When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took a break from their high-profile schedules to bask in the sun-soaked beaches of the Bahamas, they set the internet ablaze. Fans couldn’t get enough of their tropical escape, and the candid beachside photos quickly spiraled into a wave of speculation, including rumors of a potential baby on the way.

Swift and Kelce’s circles weren’t strangers, and mutual friends played matchmaker. Soon, they started talking, and their chemistry was undeniable. Kelce candidly shared on his podcast, New Heights, about their first date in New York, which was as relaxed as it was meaningful. By the time Swift attended one of Kelce’s games, their relationship was already blossoming.