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With their first anniversaries fast approaching (first the anniversary of the engagement, then the anniversary of the wedding), Emery had half-expected that the two of them would do something truly special to celebrate. After Ryder had started making comments about how busy his schedule was, though, Emery had readjusted his expectations. After all, Ryder was right – they could easily stay home and do something romantic to celebrate. It didn’t matter where they were as long as they were together. It was still a few weeks out from both anniversaries, which is why Emery was so surprised to be bundled into a hug as soon as he got home from class and told that they were going to the Maldives. “Holy shit, seriously? I thought you were too busy for a vacation, I was planning something romantic for us to do near-campus”, Emery said, truly surprised by Ryder’s declaration. “As long as we’ve got SPF 50+ sunscreen, I’m more than ready”,
Ryder wanted to do something special for Emery, to show him how grateful he was to have the other man in his life. And while it was true that they could have just done something small, he felt that his husband deserved way more than that. Initially, he was going to keep it a secret, and wait until their anniversaries were closer before saying anything; but Ryder just couldn’t contain it. Even if it was just an hour after he secured their spot. “I might have fibbed a little about how busy I’d be, but even then, I’m never too busy for you, babe. No matter what or when it is. I’m always going to make time for you.” Ryder told his husband truthfully. “I’m way ahead of you, I’ve got five bottles of it, and a spare just in case. We’re gonna be in the sun for a whole week.”








