(Don't read this chapter to me its pure cringe lol jk)
9 years went by in destiny islands, New friends have been made, festivals have been done and most importantly the group of the friends were having the time of their lives, these years felt short because they had each other after all that is all that matters. Aldis especially was enjoying her new home, going to school together with her friends, play in the island and eat Ice cream after school. Unfortunately, things started to change as they grew older.
Riku became more and more aware of the outside world and his interest turn to an obsession which Sora and Kairi are playing a part in, as for Sora and Kairi even though they are not aware of it yet they are interested in each other. Aldis felt lonely, she had nothing she is obsessed with or loved more than friends but when they are busy… she sighed 'should I tell them about it…not that they will understand…'
"There you are" Riku called as he walked beside her "you should stop carrying heavy things" he said as he looked down at the box she was carrying. She smiled softly and blushes a bit "well I was sent so…" she said
"Still you should have told me I would help you" he said as he carried the box from her hands "I won't let you hurt yourself" he continued, "but am fine" she said
Riku smiled but he said nothing, it is not the first time Riku have done something like this, he would always be there when she needs help or if she is working, most times after school if Sora is not there he would walk her home, when they go out to play he would buy her favorite favor of ice cream. She looked at him…. lost in thought, she didn't know why he was doing this but one thing for sure it felt good.
After the day's work, Aldis was at the school yard finishing up some activities "I should catch up with Sora soon, so we could go home" she said
"HEYYY" Tidus called as he ran up to her while Wakka walked behind him
"oh Tidus Wakka hi" Aldis said as she picked up her bag
"hey" wakka said as he came up beside her "you are on your way home" he asked
"yea I was about to meet up with Sora so we can leave" she said, Tidus tilted his head a bit and say "eh.. I saw Sora with Kairi, they left together"
"oh…. Its fine" she quickly smiled while Wakka suggested "why don't you go home with us?"
Aldis surprised at his suggestion looked at him "yes come along with us Aldis" Tidus said
"ok"
As they walked the wind was blowing strong so she tried to smoothed her hair and protect it from the wind anger "Aldis" Tidus called
"yes"
"I have been meaning to ask what, why you have such odd color for your hair" he asked, Aldis replied with a question "why? Have you not seen someone with this type of hair before?"
"I dunno it's just seems strange on you yal know" he said as he pointed at her hair
"Ohhh~ in that case if we want to go by that logic riku hair is strange too….should i tell him?" she teased
"No no please don't he will smack me with his wooden sword again the pain is unbearable" he panicked
"Hahaha am sorry I am just kidding, by the way my hair…." she paused as her fingers traced her hair that stopped after her neck, a fairly short hair, she curled a strand around her finger and released it after all, she then smiled at Tidus and said "is not strange…. Just a part of me, this is who I am"
Wakka smiled as he watches them "yes I agree with Aldis"
"As for Riku" Aldis put her hand around both Tidus and Wakka necks and dragged them to herself "I could put in good words for you both" she said and grinned
"Good words…..when u r shy around Riku" Tidus teased
"Wait what"
"It's true isn't it" Wakka grinned "should I give you a tip?...ask him out"
"What why" Aldis asked very confused
"We will help ya" Wakka grinned as he looked forward
"Oh speak of the devil"
Riku was leaning on the wall next to the school entrance, he looked as if he waiting for someone. Wakka and Tidus ran towards riku dragging Aldis who was reluctant
"Hey riku" Wakka and Tidus said in union
"Oh hey" Riku looked at both of them and smiled "so what's up" he asked
"We saw you here and we wanted to see ya" Tidus said
"Huh what for?"
Tidus and wakka gave way for Aldis, she did not say a word to riku even though he was looking at her "Aldis" he said
"Uh boss it's getting a bit awkward here" Tidus whispered to Wakka, "don't worry i promised to help them anyways" he whispered back
"Hey Aldis" He called
"Uh yess" Aldis snapped at the dream she was in, it was obvious that she started daydreaming when she saw him
"What do you think about hanging out with riku today" Wakka smirked
"Uh whatt? How? Why?.." Aldis panicked
"what about you Riku?" Wakka asked
"I...I don't mind though" Riku said as he looked at Aldis
"Aww come on it will be fun" Tidus cheered as he pushed Aldis to riku who caught her immediately
"Are you okay" Riku asked immediately to which Aldis replied "yes"
"Hey Tidus that was no fun" Riku said with a glare
"Sorry sorry" Tidus said scratching the back of his head and he laughed
They both nodded their heads at each other
"Alright you guys we will be on our way have fun" Wakka said as he dragged Tidus away
Aldis blushes heavily
"well this is a very awkward position" Riku was holding her as he watched tidus and wakka leave
"Oh sorry" he said as he let go of her, she looks below at the floor
"Hm ...thank you for catching me and about what ….what they said are you really ok with it?" she asked
"Well yea but i need my clothes, so we will head home first ok?" he replied
"ok " she looked up and smiled
Riku walked her home even though she insisted he should go home and wait for her in the fountain after
She was excited on what to come "oh wow you look so bright today what is going on" Sora mother asked
"Oh nothing out of the ordinary" She grinned
The woman smiled back "wash your plate when you are done"
Immediately after eating Aldis ran upstairs to the arctic, she picked out a flowery dress sora's mom made for her, she carried it with a small bag "I'm ready" she said
She ran downstairs as quickly as she could "oh where are you going dear?" sora mom asked
"Out" Aldis said as she ran out the door
"Wait-" she sighed "I have to do all the work again today"
Aldis eagerly checks her watch as she walked "I'm not late right? He really hates it if anyone doesn't keep to time" she said to herself
Behind her was Tidus and Wakka who kept a steady pace so as to watch where she goes
"Are you sure this is okay?" Tidus asked
"Well there is no rule that says we can't watch" Wakka smiled "I'm just looking out for her"
Within Minutes she got to the fountain as planned
There he was leaning on a wall holding two ice cream cones, it seems like he just bought them
Aldis felt her heart skip a beat
"This feeling"
Tidus and Wakka noticed that she stopped as soon as saw riku, it is obvious she started daydreaming again
"Uh oh" Tidus exclaimed
"Lets help her" Wakka said
They both nodded at themselves and walked up to Aldis
"Hey whats up"
"Oh Tidus Wakka you are here" Aldis said
"Well we know you are going on a date we couldn't miss it" Tidus grinned
"Wha wha a date no...no …. Not a date" she stammered " you can come along if you like"
"I do not like the sound of that"
Suddenly Riku came up from behind her
"RIKU!"
"Aldis here" Riku said as he hands her the vanilla cone
"Oh thank you" she smiled brightly
He turned to Wakka and Tidus "come on go play with selphie or something
"Riku" Aldis stepped in "Lets go to the playground together"
"Ali don't worry we were leaving anyways have fun" Wakka said as he dragged Tidus away
There was an awkward silence
"So do you want to go to the park?" Riku asked
"Oh ok"
They both got on the swings in the park and there was this silence again
Aldis quickly licked her ice cream while she watches the kids play
"So….." Riku broke the silence "Why did you ask me out?"
"Uh -oh I didn't ...I mean it is not a date" she stammered
"Of course it is not" Riku giggled "was just asking what you want to do now?"
'Wakka was the one who wanted us to go out' she thought
"Hm perhaps we could go play in the playground" she turned to him
"Well yea we could but we are not kid anymore" he replied
"Sora always told me reliving your childhood is better than doing grown up stuff" she smiled at him
He smiled softly " i guess...you are right " he said as he got up
"Come on" he stretched his hand forward and she nodded
Evening came by a while later
"Time to go" Riku said
"Home?" she asked
"No"
"Where?" she asked
"The bank" he pointed at the road to the ocean
Riku held her hand as they walked together through the town, he had always had this serious look on his face this time it was no different "riku" she mumbled
"What"
'Huh he heard me'
"Oh i was just thinking about something, didn't mean to just mutter your name like that haha" she said
"Oh i see" he smiled "you are thinking about me aren't you" he said
"No no no i'm not" she anxiously looked away
Riku giggled a bit and said "we are here" he let go of her hand as he walked forward
"I can't believe 9 years have gone by since then'' he said
"Since when?" she asked
"Since you came to this world" he said " what do you think of this world?"
She sat down on the sand and looked up "well I think it is way beautiful especially when it is evening"" she replied
Riku sat down beside her "me and sora used to come here all the time when we do not go to the islands" his eyes soften
"Why did you stop?" she asked
"We got you guys now" he turned to her " you and kairi are our world"
Aldis blinked, she felt her cheeks getting warmer "well….. it doesn't matter we can always come here when we are not busy" she said looking at the sand
Riku chuckles "I guess you are right" he said then look up
The evening becomes night
"The stars are out" She said
"Yea"
"Those worlds out there I really wonder it is like" Riku said
"...I believe those worlds are just as beautiful as ours" she said "I know Kairi and I do not have memories of our life outside but i have a feeling that the people out there are just as nice as yours" she smiled and Riku smiled too
"ALDIS" Sora called from behind
"Huh"
He ran up to them "I had a feeling you would be here" Sora said
"Sora " Riku called
"Hey Riku" Sora said as he smiled
Aldis looked past Sora and she saw Kairi behind him, Riku noticed too
"Kairi" they both said in unison; "hi I saw sora running and i had to follow" Kairi said
"Huh you should have called me" Sora said as Kairi giggled
Together they sat at the bank telling ghost stories and having fun… well still Riku said "Lets head back it's late"
"Ok" Sora and Kairi said in unison
Aldis got up to dust the dirt off her clothes, as soon as she finishes Sora holds her hand
"Huh"
"Lets head back together" he grinned
"Sure" she smiled softly
Riku holds Kairi's hand and Sora's "now we are really behaving like kids" he said
"We do we called this pairing" Aldis giggled
"I dunno quad i mean we are four" Sora said
"Oh Sora" Kairi giggled
