I love them, too! Maybe we should start them off as knowing about each other, but not actually knowing each other. They keep hearing stories about the other one, but haven't met yet or something? I think it would be funny for Nick to be like "Does this guy even exist?" until they meet.
Locking them in a room together might just be the best option for everyone involved. Of course, if they're being that oblivious, they may just assume it's time to hang out and talk about their terrible love lives.
I have a feeling they're going to be at least a little frustrating to everyone they know for at least a while.