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he’s a cheerleader and he’s obsessed with Pokémon video games; that doesn’t seem like the typical high school couple, yet Century High School juniors Lily Holt and Edward Bullinger seem to be perfect for each other. What took only four days of knowing each other has turned into a long-lasting and promising relationship between the two of them. Ironically, when Ed decided to ask Lily out, Lily didn’t even hear what he had said, she just said yes and walked away. Later on when she asked him what he said to her she was completely embarrassed but glad she said yes. “I was obsessed with her from the start,” Bullinger said. For anyone that is acquainted with Bullinger and Holt, they can see the differences in personality that seem to mesh together so well. “Opposites attract,” Bullinger said. “He’s loud and obnoxious and I’m quiet,” Holt said. The connection between the two seems inseparable. The differences in their personality come together to form one person which, in an odd way, makes them exactly the same. Bullinger and Holt spend most of their weekends together just spending time with each other or their families. It may not seem like much, but every moment spent together is a good moment for them. What makes them stand out from the other couples
at Century is their lack of arguing. Sure, they have small disagreements now and then but they’ve never had a real fight with each other. What is difficult for their relationship is the space apart that they have to face sometimes; for them, going a few days without hanging out after school is their major problem. Dealing with the dating scene in high school is nothing of a major concern to them. They have each other and for them, that’s all that is important about dating. The drama of high school dating doesn’t seem to come near them, which makes their relationship work so well. Bullinger looks at her as the sweetest girl he has ever met. The way he feels about Lily is something he has never felt before with anyone else. This relationship makes him thankful to have her be with him for over fifteen months. The two say their relationship has lasted so long because of how much they talk to each other. If something is bothering them or one of them just needs to talk the other is always there. Bullinger says that there is never a dull moment when he’s with Holt. Holt sees a future with Bullinger. She’s gotten so close to him and trusts him with all her heart. For her, there’s something there that could last for a long time. The two of them may have completely different personalities, but one thing they do agree on is that they complete each other.v
“I was obsessed with her from the start.”
For more pictures of Lily and Ed go to the Century Star’s website http://century.highschoolmedia.org/
century.highschoolmedia.org / April 2010 / STAR 28