A hard-of-hearing woman was offended when a man asked for her Instagram instead of her number — until his reason left her blushing
A first-meeting mix-up can spark laughter, deepen understanding, and create a heartwarming memory. For Blakelyn, who is hard of hearing, a seemingly simple question from a man she had just met sparked a mix of offense, laughter, and eventually affection. When she first Drew, who she is now engaged to, he asked for her Instagram instead of her phone number. That initial choice left her feeling slightly snubbed until his reason came out, leaving her blushing. On October 3, 2025, a TikTok video capturing the couple’s conversation was shared by them under the handle @blakelynanddrew, drawing attention for its humor and charm. The clip showed them sitting in their car seats, talking openly about the incident using sign language while speaking.
@blakelynanddrew How did Drew get my number? #hoh #deaf #signlanguage ♬ original sound - blakelyn&drew
The conversation began with Blakelyn recalling, “The day you got my number?” The man replied that he remembered, prompting her to respond quickly, “You didn’t get it, I gave it to you.” She looked offended that he hadn’t asked for her number. Her partner, Drew, then explained, “I was playing it safe. I asked for her Instagram.” She laughed while continuing the story, “He said, ‘You got an Instagram?’ I said, ‘You don’t want my number?’” Drew immediately jumped in to defend himself. “I said, 'I will take your phone number.'”
He then explained that he asked for her Instagram first because he wanted to learn more about her and make sure she was single, since he thought she was so beautiful and full of energy. "My thought was that if I got her Instagram, I could do like some stalking, really dig in, figure out who she is, if she has a boyfriend or a husband." Once he realized she was indeed single, he knew asking for her Instagram was the right move.
She shared that the awkwardness had stretched on for two weeks, as she kept wondering why he was talking to her so much without asking for her phone number. Drew jokingly added, “I got rizz,” and she immediately corrected him, saying he did not. Their playful teasing continued when he asked, “You got a ring on your finger, right?”
When she tried to respond, Drew laughed while she blushed, hugging him tightly and giving him a playful chokehold. The video ended on a lighthearted note as she said, “I started the rizz,” and Drew asked, “Who finished it?” pointing at himself. She quickly responded, “Not true.” The clip showcased not just their humor but the natural chemistry and trust between them.
Many internet users couldn’t resist and felt compelled to leave heartfelt messages in the comments. @abbarrett2021 wrote, "I love you guys and can’t wait for you to get married and start the next part of your journey!" @joegould04 remarked, "Girl, boy, y’all love each other, that’s all that counts." @mamabeardessy exclaimed, "You guys are so freaking cute, I love it!"
For more adorable couple content, follow @blakelynanddrew on TikTok.