To Trust Again- A RATLD FanFiction

By The Water

(A/N: Yes, this chapter is kind of filler, but shit'll be gettin' real in the next few chapters, so I thought you guys deserved some calm before the storm. Nonetheless, enjoy! 🙃)

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(Raya's POV)

"Hey guys. Whatcha doin'?"

"Uh, watching the sunrise?"

"Yeah, right... Then howcome you're embracing?"

"Oh, umm, Namaari was so, uh, overcome with how amazing it looked she just... suddenly hugged me."

"Yeah... right... okay.... breakfast?"

"Sure, why not?"

(*time skip*)

"Who knew that speared fish roast over an open fire could taste so good?"

"Yeah, I can't count how many times I've had to fall back on them."

"I could eat them all day!"

"Jerky anyone?" I hold out the small pouch hidden in my pockets.

"Urgh, no way!"

"Uh, you made jerky?"

"Yeah, left it out in the sun to dry and everything."

"You do NOT wanna eat that stuff Namaari, it is disgusting."

"I'll be the judge of that." She takes some jerky, and bites into it. "Augh! Ew, ew,ew!" I stare at her, which is enough to shock her into silence. "I mean, uh, tastes great." 

"Oh well, more for me." I'm shuddering the moment I take a mouthful. "Even I can't stand it guys. But I guess I'd better eat it, since no one else is brave enough to, and it'll go bad eventually."

"Fair enough."

"More fish anymore."

"No thanks, I'm stuffed."

"I'll pass."

"Well then, I guess this ones for me." She transforms and wolfs it down in full dragon form. "Ready to have fun guys?"

"What'd you have in mind?"

"Exploring..."

"sounds good, I'm in!"

(*Ijustcan'tseemtostopusingthesetimeskips*)

(Namaari's POV)

All day long we explore. Climbing up trees just for the view (Sisu almost falls out), cartwheeling among the ferns (and damn can Raya cartwheel!), ziplining, (Sisu goes on upside down, and Raya keeps yelling "Isn't this fun? Isn't this great?" even though she's pale and sweating.) The sky is gold by the time we trail back to camp. Sisu collapses on her sleeping back, panting.

"Whoo, I'm going to the river to cool off."

"Can I come, Namaari, if you don't mind?"

"Sure. It'd be nice to have some company."

"I know this great place, down by the falls. I've seen it from my window, but never really been there."

"Sounds like a plan."

(*later, down by the falls...*)

Who knew that Raya would look even hotter naked?

Her skin is so smooth, muscles so pronounced, that firm six pack, her long hair hiding her breasts, and yeah, I know I sound stupid, obsessing over her body, but damn does she look good standing there in her underwear.

"Yeah, I know why you're staring Namaari, I'm just so flawless."

"Right you are. Okay, hang on, just let me strip too."

I pull off my clothes fast as I can, and hastily throw them with hers. "There, okay, ready."

"Great." She runs, and leaps off the falls edge. "Woohoo!"

"Raya!"

There's a splash, and she's gone.

Oh no, oh nonononono.

Please don't let Raya be dead too. I was just getting to know her. 

Come on, resurface, please.

Her head bobs up. Phew.

"C'mon Namaari, it's great in here."

"Oh, uh, I think I'll just, wade in instead."

"You chicken?"

No, I just don't want to die. 

Oh, piss off brain, I'll be okay. I know I will.

"Okay, I'm coming for you!" I throw myself off.

Oh God what was I thinking, this was a terrible idea, I am so gonna die. No going back now though, goodbye world.

I'mdeadI'mdeadI'mdeadI'mdeadI'mdeadIm-

I hit the water, it's cool, skin soothing, and resurface, gasping and spluttering.

I'm not dead, I'm okay! I didn't end up like her! 

"Rah!" Raya comes springing out of nowhere and pulls me under.

In the blue depths, she leans forward and kisses me.

And despite the water, the bubbles, the thought that we could drown, it's one of our best kisses. 

Back up at the surface, we swim around, squirt water at each other, and splash in the shallows, laughing like we'll never stop. We end up underneath the fronds of a willow tree, lying head to head, and staring at the tiny glimpses of stars.

"Oh, man, that was great."

"Tell me about it, I could do that all again."

"Lets! When we've had a quick breather, of course."

"Yeah, that'd be nice."

"Ah, I love being with you dep'la."

"Same here, same here." 

"And thats something that'll never change."

"Yeah."

"Oh God, I sound like the cheesiest person ever."

"Totally. But I love it."

I chuckle, pulling her head to mine, and kissing her again.

"Oh, that feels good, more, please."

"You sure?"

"Oh I'm sure alright."

I kiss her again, and again, caressing her face, fingers in her hair. Her fingers go to mine, fingering the slowly growing stubble.

"You should let it grow out. You'll look more gorgeous."

"Really?"

"Yeah, although you look dazzling already."

"Why thank you dep'la."

"CANNONBALL!!!" Sisu lands with a splash, spraying us with water.

"Awgh, Sisu! You come here!" 

Great, she ruined the mood, again.

I follow Raya back into the water, and we're swimming after Sisu, all my bad feelings about her ruining me kissing Raya gone, hopefully for good.

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(A/N: Sorry if parts of this feel a bit rushed guys, I was trying to meet my deadlines and didn't have much time! Btw, thank you thank you THANK YOU for voting! There will be more Rayaari bits soon! ❤️ 😁)