One Head Bump and another universe later

Meeting Margaret

We arrived in our favorite coffee shop in New york city.

"After we're done talking about everything we can talk to my mom about what we are hoping will happen and with her approvement then you can move in and I can show you around my house and you could meet my pets, and plus i live a block down from an arcade and a bookstore so we could always walk there and just chill out" Ri stated in a giddy voice being seemingly excited for this new adventure in our lives.

"Thank you Ri, really, i have no idea what id do without you, you know everything with ollie and the memories and my parents just being dickwads up and leaving I just appreciate you so much" I remarked feeling upwardly grateful for everything.

"Theres no need to thank me, thats what friends are for, to be their for other friends no matter what, I'm here for you, Mika, always and forever and we'll get through all the crazy shit that's happening together" Ri replied comfortingly.

Me and Ri finished talking about everything that we are planning for the living arrangements and once we were finished talking about everything, we decided to exit the coffee shop and walk back to Ri's house to talk to his mother.

On the walk there we went down all the roads that Ri visits often, Ri pointed out every store, park, hell there was even a wall that they had a story for. I didn't mind the distraction though, his stories were filled with adventure and half of the time I imagined me and Ri making similar memories and having our own little spots where we'd just enjoy what we were doing at the time, the only memory i didnt want to recreate with Ri was the one where he and his friend were having a spitting contest on who could pop a loogie the farthest. Ew. boys are gross.

I found it quite interesting that even though Ri's trans they still had the experience of stereotypical cis boys. Knowing that at least one of us is comfortable in who we are makes me outstandingly happy.

As we are nearing Ri's house I start clenching up, nervous for what is to come, the sound of the pigeons, the people, the cars, and the wind get louder and louder and it won't seem to quiet down, im hyper focused yet detached on everything that is going on, I try to control my breathing. No luck. Ri notices this and has me sit on a nearby bench and talk to him.

"Hey, Mika, look at me. Breathe with me. In... one... two... Hold... one...two... out... one two...Repeat" We repeated this about five times until my breathing finally slowed down "Hey look at me." Ri states with concern in his eyes and I know i have to look at him but I can't in case he's mad at me. Ri told me to look at him again in a gentle, reassuring voice so I finally look at him.

"I know you're scared to talk to my mom and with all the changes going on, i know that and i can't blame you for that after everything that's happened i get that you want some consistency in your life. Just know that i will be here for you know matter what and we will figure everything out together. There wont be a day when im not by your side. Especially now since my mom will definitely love you and you'll be living with me. I mean. Of course i'll give you your space, however much you want but I will be there for you just as you were there for me. We will get your memories back and figure out what happened with ollie but how about we start back up again tomorrow after talking to my mom we can just walk over to the bookstore and read and maybe go to the arcade and play games. Deal?"

"Deal" Me and Ri shake on it, automatically feeling 100 times better finally having the confidence to meet his mom.

We go to Ri's house and knock on the door. I take in the front of the house. It is an old timey looking house with a variation of different shades of brown bricks. The entrance is magical with vines twirled around the entranceway of the stone path leading up to the house. I can already see a pond with a bunch of different types of amphibians and aquatic wildlife. I make a mental note to sit by that later. As i'm still taking in the beautiful scene in front of me the door opens revealing a beautiful woman in id say probably early forties but looks magical and like she lives in a cottage in the middle of the woods spending time with the wildlife and painting.

"Hello there, my name is Margaret, I'm Ri's mother, what's your name dear?" Margaret says in an Angelic voice holding out her hand.

"Hi, my names Mikayla, i hope this doesn't come off wrong, but you are absolutely stunning" I beamed in awe

"Aw that warms my heart" Margaret says holding her hand to her chest with a warm smile "You are one kind and beautiful young lady yourself, why don't you come in" She says gesturing into her lovely home.

"I would love to, thank you" I responded.

"You too my silly boy come on inside both of you" Margaret chimed.

"Thanks mom," Ri smirked.

As we were walking into the house I couldn't believe my eyes. Even though it wasn't a small house it looked like what i'd imagine the inside of a cottage to look like with the sweet scent of coffee and homemade goods. A relief from the smell of New York.

"What is that delicious smell?" I questioned with my eyes full of wonder

"That, my dear, is a scone, now why don't you come in and have some coffee and scones. Do you have any allergies that I need to look after dear?" Margaret inquired.

"Oh i would love to, and I don't have any allergies that I'm aware of at the moment" I answered, delighted to be having something a mother made after years of not having that.

"Well, come on then!" Margaret insisted cheerfully.

Me and Ri both followed Margaret into the cottage looking kitchen. I gave Ri a look of gratitude and wonder with a big grin on my face, happy that someone was finally looking after me the way I look after other people.

Margaret handed us both a scone and a cup of coffee telling us to sit at the table and talk to her.