Ryder is finally cleared to go back to hockey which means it is time to pack up and move to New York. Francesca is thrilled about living with Ryder for the summer and has already made a ton of plans for them. Both want nothing more than a perfect su...
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March 29, 2023
I don't think I have ever been alone in Hockey House before. I have been here alone with Ryder and I have been here when Ryder isn't here; but I have never been the only person in the house all alone.
I don't love it, but the alone time is kind of nice. Life has been so unbelievably busy lately, even more so than last year. I guess in the moment I didn't realize how much Ryder's injury forced us both to slow down our lives last year. Now we are lucky if we see each other more than a few hours a week outside of our shared ice time.
Since the team is still undefeated, last weekend the boys put into place a rule that no one is allowed at the house and the boys all have a strict curfew of 7pm until the Frozen Four is over in a week and a half. There was actually a team vote just to allow me to come spend the night with Ryder for our anniversary.
The guys have a later practice than usual so even though it is 9pm I am just finishing making dinner. Nothing special, I am no Maya that is for sure, but Ryder loves lemon chicken and rice so I tried my best.
My phone buzzes just as I begin to clean up.
Luke: Coach let dad leave a few minutes early, should be walking in any minute.
Luke: Also happy anniversary mom!
Me: Thanks buddy, get a good night's sleep tonight <3
I smile at Lukes sweet text and try not to worry myself too much about him. He admitted to me and Ryder the pressure plus his dads recent lurking around to push him even harder has taken a toll on his sleep schedule. We took him to lunch monday so he could talk and he actually took a nap curled up in the booth while we sat across from him just watching over him and protecting him.
Before I can think too much about Luke the back door opens in a rush and I am tackled into the best hug in the world in seconds.
"Fuck have I missed you butt," Ryder sighs before setting me down and giving me a long kiss that makes up for all our recent time apart.
"Happy anniversary babe," I smile once he pulls away slightly.
"Happy anniversary Francesca. Can you believe it has already been a year?" He has this dreamy love sick look in his eyes like he is floating on cloud nine right now and it makes me a little dizzy sometimes to be so loved by him.
"Sometimes it feels like yesterday and sometimes I can't remember my life without you in it. This has without a doubt been the best year of my life."
"Mine too," Ryder agrees, still holding me close. "Also I love when you wear my stuff, like so much."
"Good, because your closet is forever going to be my closet. Especially because boys' clothes always have huge pockets and are so warm and comfy."
"Maya should fix that and make girl stuff that is like that."
