“Imma ride with you through whatever baby.

Your strength and courage is unmatched and you inspire me more and more everyday SB,” he wrote.

You know I’m always here for you baby."

Simone Biles

“It was like, ‘OK, we have to be careful.’

“I didn’t know who she was,” Owens toldTexas Monthly.

Like Biles, he credits the pandemic-altered world with bringing them together.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

So we used it to get to know each other really get to know each other.

It created our bond and made it stronger.

Now I’m so thankful.”

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

“Here in Japan it is already my favorite person’s birthday.

HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY BABE.

@jowens_3 I love you so much,” she wrote.

“Can’t wait to celebrate you when I get home!

thanks for keeping me sane during the craziest times.

But I hope you have the best day ever.

Not too much fun without me tho.”