Spoiler alert: I guess we’re all wondering how Game of Thrones will end? Well, Jon Snow rises from the dead, kills all the White Walkers, captures the heart of the Queen of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen and they all live happily ever after. Joking! (But how I wish I wasn’t…)
However, two Aberdonian students have managed to make my television dreams a reality. Meet Lotta Laitinen and Alexander Fullerton, Her Campus Aberdeen’s first Cutie Couple.
Lotta and Alex are both age 20, 2nd year students and studying at our beloved University of Aberdeen. These two lovebirds first encountered each other at Hillhead flats during their 1st year. At the time, no one really knew each other, but I had the pleasure of interacting with Lotta, due to the fact that she was my roommate. Sometimes, I would randomly find myself sneaking glances and staring at her with unawareness; she just looked so familiar. Then it hit me! Those bright blue eyes, that fair complexion and that white-gold hair- Daenerys Targaryen! Alex only came later into the picture when Lotta told me about her crush on a guy with thick curly ebony hair, height that reaches the sky and a very strong build. She even said “he sort of looks like Jon Snow”.
And the rest is history. The two started dating towards the beginning of 2nd semester, 2015, with their common interest being their love for reading the Game of Thrones book series- coincidence? I think not.
Anyway, I had and opportunity to meet up with the lovebirds to ask them a few questions:
Alex, what is your favourite thing about Lotta?
“She’s just so warm! Even on cold days she’s warm. I just find myself cuddling up to her sometimes. I’ve saved a lot on not having to buy hot water bottles because I have her.”
Lotta, what is your favourite thing about Alex?
“He’s very kind, he even makes me sushi and brings it to me in bed.”
How do y’all feel about being compared to Game of Thrones characters?
Lotta: “I really don’t mind, it’s kind of cool that people think I look like Daenerys, she’s so beautiful” – As are you Lotta my friend!
Alex: “I’m fine with it, it’s just that it can get really weird. Sometimes I hear people whispering behind me. Like I get it, I look like Jon Snow.”
You guys started dating before summer break, how did it feel to be apart from each other during the three months of summer?
Alex: “ Crushing…”
Lotta kept silent.
Alex, what would you say would be the best date?
“Just a day in pyjamas, me cooking for Lotta and then we watch Netflix and “chill”- if you know what I’m saying.”
Lotta, what is the sweetest thing Alex has ever said to you?
“He always says sweet things, it would be hard to pick one.”- Awww young love…
While giving this interview I had the pleasure of observing the GOT couple pass witty banter between each other, giggle uncontrollably and reminisce about the fun things.
I now dub thee: Aberdeen’s Game of Thrones Cutie Couple!