A Good Other

Riku

Humming you had got ready for the day and found yourself simply wandering around Radiant Garden. The city was huge and so getting lost wasn't something that surprised you. Instead of walking in the direction of the square, you went in the opposite direction and simply hoped for the best.

It was amazing to see how large the city actually was. The different buildings that both appeared to be residential and offices. Then there happened to be stores that littered the ground floor. Cafes and bakeries that you never would have thought of if you hadn't gone in this direction.

At one point you came across a bakery on the corner with windows that saw out to each side of the corner. Peering inside, there were a couple of customers hanging around but otherwise it seemed like a nice relaxing bakery slash cafe.

Opening up the door, you walked in only to be hit by a barrage of smells and as if someone laid a warm jacket around your shoulders. Walking up to the pastry case, you were grinning at the sight of all the different sweets.

"Can I hel-, oh it's you."

Looking up over the case you were surprised to find light sea foam green eyes staring back at you, surprised. His silver hair being held back only because of a black piece of cloth. A white apron was thrown over his clothes.

Blinking slowly, you remembered him from the other night after the heartless attack. Frowning slightly, you forced yourself to turn it into a slight smile instead. "O-oh, hey. I'm sorry, I never got your name..."

Surprised to find that he suddenly smiled, he shook his head instead. "It's all right, we were all worked up. I'm Riku." He put his hand over the case toward you, smiling a little bit more you shook his hand. You felt flour on his hand.

Sheepishly bringing it back, he rubbed it on his arpon. "Sorry.. If you're looking for Sora, he's over at Seventh Heaven."

Raising a slim brow, you tilted your head to the side. "Sora? Why would I be looking for Sora?"

There was something about the way that Riku looked at you, as if you were a little crazy. As if you were supposed to know something that seemed to be like common sense. About to open his mouth, a woman walked out from the back with smudges of both flour and... melted chocolate? Walked out from the back space.

Her long sandy blond hair was tied up high on top of her head held back with a purple bandana. Her eyes glowed softly blue, cheerfulness and full of light. She grinned wickedly looking at you and Riku. "Oh Riku! Is this a friend of yours? You and Sora never have your friends visit!"

Glancing over toward the sea foam eyed male, you were surprised to find him having a rather harsh red blush on his face. Hiding his face behind his flour-y hands, he groaned.

Chuckling with triumph, the woman looked toward you with a softer smile. "Hello there dear, I'm Sora's mum and Riku's godmother. Call me Audra, the boys don't usually bring their friends around. Especially if they're a girl."

You laughed at Riku's dismay, shaking the woman's hand while the silver head male appeared appalled. It wasn't in a bad way, oh no. There was a reason why him and Sora wouldn't bring girls over, especially if Audra was working the bakery.

"Anyways, why don't you go on break Riku? I can hold down the fort for a little while longer by myself. Everything is in the oven." Audra shooed her godson from out behind the counter, grabbing onto the apron and pulled it over his head without another word.

Smirking, you stood there with your arms crossed while Riku was just surprised at what his godmother had done. Sighing, he offered you a smile while rubbing the back of his neck.

"Want to grab lunch with me?"

As you and Riku walked out of the bakery, Audra found herself giggling wildly from behind the counter. "Oh, my sweet boys."

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I hate doing author notes, but I did give Sora's mom a name.

"Audra" means storm.