GRAND BLANC, MI – What started simply as a boy asking a girl to the homecoming dance has resulted in a magical week for two special education students, thanks to Grand Blanc High School's freshman class.

About two weeks ago, 15-year-old freshman Aidan Silverton asked his friend, 15-year-old freshman Hannah Abdelkader, to Grand Blanc High School's homecoming dance. With the help of his mom and younger sister, he pulled out all the stops with the proposal – making a poster board sign with the poem "Roses are red, violets are blue, your my best frie(n)d, I'd love to go with you" written on it, a chalk message on the driveway and a bouquet of roses.

Aidan's chivalry surprised Hannah and with family surrounding them, Aidan's sister Camryn snapped a photo and posted it on Instagram and Twitter.

Then the magic happened.

Word of the couple spread.

And the two special education students were voted the freshman class' Homecoming prince and princess.

"They're some of the nicest people. They're always smiling and having a good time," said freshman Brogen Witucki, 14. "I think it's because everyone loves them. And we're really happy they're able to go to school with us."

Aidan and Hannah, who are in the same special education program at the high school, have been friends since elementary school. The teens are happy, friendly, outgoing and well-liked by their fellow classmates. Hannah has a high-level form of Down syndrome and Aidan has Fragile X, a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems, such as learning disabilities and cognitive impairment.

The idea to nominate the two spread quickly on Twitter, Witucki said and it was supported by the class. They deserve the attention, she said.

"I'm just really happy for them. They deserve it," Witucki said.

Aidan's mom, Jennifer Silverton, said the support of the freshman class has been heartwarming. Silverton said she was worried about Aidan being looked after when he first said he wanted to go to the homecoming dance. But now, she said, she's reassured that he's already cared for by the students.

"I don't think that ever entered anybody's mind," Silverton said about the two being voted prince and princess.

The two are very excited for the festivities. They've got the parade on Friday, and on Saturday, dinner at Redwood Lodge, followed by the dance.

They both like to dance and said they're good at it.

Aidan is going to sport a tie for the special occasion and Hannah will be wearing high heels – a first for the teen, her mom Julita Abdelkader said.

"She's very excited," Abdelkader said.

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