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“It’s so violent,” Ro’s mother, Maria Anna, said. “I don’t know what's worse, football or hockey.”

“Definitely football,” Tomás said.

I rolled my eyes, it was a constant argument between him and Ro. They had grown closer the last few months and I could see it healing a part of Ro.

“Definitely, hockey.”

Ro skated up to us.

“Ay mijo, I’m sorry you lost,” his mom said.

“You guys were great,” Tina said. “You and Hunter work so well together.”

The mischievous look in her eyes made me snort. Hunter's moms were becoming my favorite people.

“You did good, bro,” Tomás said.

“Thanks for coming,” he said, with a little blush on his cheeks.

He wasn’t used to having support and it made my heart grow with love for him.

“Of course, mijo, I was hoping we would celebrate a win, but I think we should still celebrate,” she said. “I’m so proud of you.”

“Uh… thanks mamá.” Ro blushed.

My god, he was so adorable. I wanted to kiss him to show him how loved he was.

“Hey!” Hunter came over. “Thanks for coming moms.”

Even though they didn’t win, he looked amazing, with a big smile on his face.

“Of course, my love,” Tina said. “So, we will see all of you tomorrow, right?”

“Yes,” we said together.

“Rest, and take care of yourselves,” Maria Anna said.

“We will,” Hunter said, patting Ro on the back. “Thanks for coming. We appreciate it.”

“We wouldn’t have missed it.”

“You were amazing.”

Their moms spoke together.

“Thanks, bye mom! Bye Tomás,” Ro waved, then winked at me.

“Love you.” I heard Hunter say as they walked down the tunnel.

“You're good for them and I’m happy they found you,” Maria Anna said, and I just about cried.

“Keep those boys on their toes and we love having you in the family,” Tina said.

“Thank you,” I said, feeling myself get red.

“Yeah, I’ll help you kick their ass if you need me to,” Tomás laughed.

“I’ll let you know! Thanks for coming to see them. I know they love it.” I smiled. “I’ll see you tomorrow!”

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