My Hockey Boy

Emma

If someone would have told me it would be this hard to date a hockey guy maybe I wouldn't have rushed into a relationship with one.

Colton and I have been dating for six months now and this is the 5th time he's stood me up.

Its not as bad as it sounds... Its just his practices run late sometimes, his coaches schedule last minute meetings with him and so forth. 

Although I know he's sorry and cant help it, the ache in my heart remains.

I start to take off my beautiful shiny black dress that I bought, undo my hair and take off my makeup.

He probably wont be home for awhile so I may as well just head to bed, there's no point in waiting.

I throw my plaid pajamas on and allow myself to fall asleep trying my best to not overthink every detail of my relationship with Colton.

I'm awoken by the sound of shuffling

I slowly open my eyes and see Colton changing his clothes

too tired to say much I just ask him "Are you staying the night" he looks at me and nods.

He gets into bed gingerly and rubs my arm, "I'm sorry" is all I hear him say before I drift back to sleep.

(The morning)

I wake up at 10am in an empty bed.

Why should I be surprised

He's never here. 

Trying not to take it too personally I get ready for the rest of the day.

My phone buzzes on my dresser

Colton: Hey Em, sorry I didn't get to stay in bed a little longer. Coach called us in for an early practice.

Feeling guilty I decide to let go of my anger

Its not his fault so why do I still feel like this

Sighing, I decide to reply to his message sweetly

Emma: No worries babe. See you soon, hopefully.

With that I decide to shut off my phone and head to work.

I know most people hate their jobs but I absolutely love mine.

I'm a vet! I adore animals. Animals have always been present in my life, I grew up with three dogs and cherished them till their last breath.

The only reason why I don't have one now is because I don't feel like I have the time between work and other chores. 

I walk into my office and am met with my best friend April.

She takes one look at my face and can already tell what's going on.

"He canceled again didn't he" she says disappointingly

Nodding I start to set up my tools for my next appointment.

She sighs and pats my arm, no words needed.

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The day goes by quite slowly, I don't have too many appointments today but Colton texted me that he will take me out tonight.

Colton: I'm taking you out to your favorite restaurant tonight. I'll be there to pick you up in an hour.

I send a thumbs up and start to get ready.

Lets try this again

I put on the very same shimmery black dress and start my makeup.

I go for a simple look, I've never been too fond of wearing lots of makeup for the soul reason that I'm too lazy to put in all that work.

My doorbell rings