#namaari is bad at taking compliments from raya

[snorlax891]

Raya: *shows Namaari genuine affection or gives her praise of any kind* Namaari’s Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfuQd_xZlKw

#rayamaari #raya x namaari #raya #rayari #disney raya #ratld #ratld namaari #ratld incorrect quotes #ratld memes #disney ratld #namaari #raya and the last dragon #raya and namaari #Namaari can't cope #she's trying her best #they're gay your honor #raya is a troll #they're in love your honor #namaari is bad at taking compliments from raya #namaari is a simp

[thedragonnerd]

Rayaari headcanon - the little quirks and habits you learn about your partner

(inspired by these lovely anons)

Raya eats her favourite food first, and works backwards in terms of preference, leaving the food she desires least until last. Some people may think this is counterintuitive, but she does this because in the past, she's had experiences where her food has been stolen, or she had to flee the situation before she could eat everything. Slowly over time, she is able to switch this order around, and savour her favourite food at the end.

Namaari has a mild allergy to dragon fruit. As a child, she was very affronted by this fact, wishing to eat the fruit firstly because she liked the flavour, but secondly because it has 'dragon' in the name, and she felt this was very cool. As an adult, she still occasionally sneaks a bite, prepared to deal with a slightly swollen tongue if necessary. However, Raya witnesses her eating some at dinner one time, and forces her to swear never to taste any again, on pain of 'no kisses' otherwise.

Raya chews her fingernails when she is stressed or anxious, to the point that the skin around the nail sometimes bleeds. It's a bad habit that she wishes she could get rid of, but she doesn't even notice she's doing it most of the time. Several months into her relationship with Namaari, she finds the skin around the nails has completely healed. It's a strange enough realization that her brain actually registers the next time she raises her hand to chew on a nail. Namaari is standing next to her, and instantly brushes her hand along Raya's arm until she drops her hand, and entwines their fingers together instead. Her skin welcomes the intervention.

Namaari tucks her hair behind her ear whenever she is nervous or uncomfortable. Occasionally, she even tries to tuck the hair on the shorter side, her fingers brushing against the side of her head ineffectively. There are only two scenarios where Raya has witnessed Namaari consciously avoiding this 'tell': political meetings where she dons a mask of perfect competency and confidence, and during highly competitive games they play against each other. During the early flirting stage of their relationship, Raya makes it into a private game to mentally count the number of times Namaari tucks her hair behind her ears when she tries to compliment Raya.

Raya cannot sit still. She's a person of action, and much prefers to be moving around doing something...anything. Whenever she does have to sit through long, boring meetings, she still finds her leg jiggling slightly in anxiety, or her fingers drumming a random beat against her forearm. The only time she finds herself completely relaxing into stillness is when she curls up next to Namaari, emitting a deep breath and allowing her head to drop onto her girlfriend's shoulder.

Namaari conversely is very composed during the day, with the ability to sit through Council meetings as if they are easy sprints of conversation rather than long marathons of arguments, despite her own preferences of being outside and active. At night however, she struggles to lie still. It takes her a long time to relax in bed, usually helped along by the soft kisses Raya drops onto her shoulder. During the night she often tosses and turns, finding herself in a completely different position in the morning than when she fell asleep. The only time she will sleep in one position for a long time is when Raya snuggles up behind her, throwing an arm tight across her waist.

Raya has the tendency to crack her knuckles and toe joints, mostly without her being consciously aware. Namaari notices however, and the noise sometimes drives her crazy, especially when she is trying to concentrate on finishing up paperwork duties. Whenever she frowns across at Raya however, the other girl simply smiles back at her, clueless to her annoyance, and Namaari forgives silently and instantly.

Namaari is efficient and conscientious when fulfilling all expectations of a Princess, and she carries out out her duties promptly. However, whenever she has tasks she needs to do for her own benefit, rather than those that impact others, she procrastinates. Raya finds herself being annoyed, despite Namaari being the worst impacted if these tasks don't get completed - or perhaps because of this fact. She discovers gentle reminders work better than harassing Namaari however, and lets go of the rest of the annoyance.

Raya suffers from claustrophobia. She isn't sure why - this isn't even a fear she learnt from her six years alone, but rather something she has suffered since a toddler. She finds it frustrating to fear something so irrational as enclosed spaces, but finds the anxiety is significantly easier to deal with if the enclosed space has Namaari pressed up against her her whole body, and her lips otherwise occupied.

If they are in the same general area as each other, Namaari always requires Raya to say goodbye if she is leaving for any long period of time - even if it is simply for a couple of hours out on patrol. She doesn't have the same urge if she herself is the one to leave, but Raya learns that her father passed away while out on a mission - and little Namaari never got a chance to say goodbye. So now, Raya gives her a kiss and a quick 'goodbye' whenever she leaves, and Namaari is always waiting to greet her on her return.

#rayaari #raya and the last dragon #ratld #raya #namaari #raya and namaari #raya x namaari #raymaari #little quirks #sometimes you gotta love a person's annoying habits also #and sometimes those habits just endear the person to you even more

[faithfulwarrior-og]

Raya being a flirtatious little shit at Officer Namaari, Pt. 2! (Here’s Pt. 1)

As requested originally by @isitbussinjanelle

Requests to continue by @taro-egg, @tigerlillyruiz, @chaiteahd, and @indianaclems

~

Sisu walks up to Raya getting her things together. “Wanna tell me why ‘excuses to be at a police station’ is on our PC search history?”

Raya freezes. “Uhhh I mean I think the answer is obvious…?”

Sisu face palms. “Raya, you cannot be serious.”

Raya turns to her. “Sisu, this is the woman of my dreams—”

“You spoke to her for maybe five minutes!”

“That’s long enough. I just want to try to actually ask her out okay? Is that so wrong?”

“No but it’s a little stalker-ish.”

Raya glares at her. “She’s a police officer. Police officers work at the police station. That is just common information—”

Sisu sighs. “Okay fine, well, if you’re going I wanna go too.” 

Raya pumps her fist. “Sweet. I needed a get-away driver anyway.”

Sisu “UM—”

~

Sisu lets her head fall onto the steering wheel. “I can’t believe I’m doing this.”

Raya pops a mint into her mouth. “No ditching me now!”

“Would you stop with the mints! You’re not gonna try to kiss her, are you??”

Raya shoots her a look. “Of course not! Unless…”

“Raya!”

“I’m kidding!! But I’ll hopefully be speaking to her and I don’t want bad breath.”

“That’s fair I guess. What’s your plan?

Raya rubs her hands together. “Okay. I have no clue when she works or if she’s even here right now, however, I need to draft a note that I can leave for her just in case.”

Sisu sighs. “Okay, well, do you have the note?”

“No not yet.”

“Raya, we’re in the parking lot of the police station!”

“I know, I know! I’ll write it quick but you gotta help me!”

“Fine, what do you have so far?

Raya starts writing. “‘Hey.. sexy…’”

“No.”

Raya looks at her. “What?? Why not??”

“Raya. You’re coming off as hella creepy.”

“Ok ok fine.” She pinches her lips together for a moment to think. “‘Hello.. beautiful..’”

“No.”

“Sisu!”

“Just give me that.” She snatches the pen and paper.

Raya huffs and slumps back into her chair.

“‘Dear Officer N’.. what did she say her name was again?”

“Namaari.”

“How do you spell it?”

“Uhhh I don’t know??”

“Ok I’m going with N-a-m-a-a-r-i.”

“Two a’s—?”

“Yes, shut up. Okay: ‘Dear Officer Namaari, I realize that I was rather forward to you the other day when you pulled me over…’”

“Hey!”

Sisu glares at her. “Are you gonna tell me I’m wrong…?”

Raya slumps again. “No.”

“Anyway, ‘I just wanted to thank you for not giving me a ticket, and I know this is a long shot but I am actually a decent human being, and I was wondering if you’d like to go out to eat sometime? If so, here’s my number: (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Sincerely, Raya Hart.’”

Raya huffs. “That was so formal I almost fell asleep.”

“Raya, you have to seem sincere if you want any chance of going out with her!”

“Yeah, yeah… I guess you’re right. Okay, let’s go in.”

“Girl, I am not going in, you’re going in.”

“Oh wow just leave me??”

“First off, you said I was the get-away driver, second, she’s your girlfriend!”

“Ok ok fine I’m going!”

“Good luck!

~

Raya takes a deep breath before walking confidently into the police station.

“Hello, how can I help you?” The man at the front desk offers.

“Hi! Actually, I was wondering if Officer Namaari is here today?”

The man’s eyebrows bob just slightly. “She is working today, but I believe she’s out on patrol.”

Raya rests her elbows on the counter. “Oh, okay. Do you think you could give this to her?” She holds out the note.

He takes it. “Of course! I’ll see that she gets it.”

She winks. “Thanks.”

“Hey Dennis, would you mind tak—”

Raya looks up at the officer striding into the room and freezes. The two look at each other for a moment, then Raya waves a little awkwardly at the women she had been hoping to see.

Namaari’s jaw tenses. “What are you doing here?” She turns to the man at the desk. “What is she doing here?”

“Um, I don’t…” Dennis begins.

Raya decides to help him out, her eyes never leaving Namaari. “I actually came to see you.”

Namaari sighs. “Ms. Hart—”

Raya lights up. “You remembered!”

Namaari looks at the ceiling. “How could I forget…”

“That’s sweet,” Raya says teasingly.

Dennis pushes his chair back. “Wait, is this that girl you were talking about, Fang?”

Namaari shoots him a death-glare.

Raya gives her a shit-eating grin. “Oh you were talking about me, were you…?”

Namaari walks up to the front desk. “Yes, Hart. You’re a rather unusual character to pull over.”

Raya switches to just leaning against one elbow. “I’ll take that as a compliment, dep la.”

Raya registers a snicker from Dennis, and barely contains her happiness at the flush she notices forming at the tips of Officer Namaari’s ears and neck.

“That means beautiful,” Dennis whispers at Namaari.

“I know what it means, Dennis.”

Raya picks up the note and steps into Namaari’s personal space. She watches the officer stiffen and scowl at her, but she does’t back down.

Raya knows she needs to say something before Namaari inevitably objects, “Actually, I just wanted to give you this.”

Raya reaches up and lifts the flap on Namaari’s breast pocket, which she noticed earlier was conveniently unbuttoned, and slips the note into it, careful not to touch her. She can’t help but smirk at Namaari who had clearly stopped breathing a while ago, and the way her jaw went slack at how brazen Raya is behaving.

“I hope to see you soon, Namaari,” Raya practically purrs after allowing her eyes to briefly wander over her features. Then she winks at her, and walks out without a backward glance.

~

“Do I need to go get you an AED, Chief?”

Namaari blinks and then frowns at Dennis.

He chuckles. “Well, what’s it say?”

Namaari pulls out the note and scans the contents with a quirking brow and amused huff. “She wants to go out to dinner.”

“I think she wants to eat a lot more than just dinner, personally—”

“Dennis, shut up!” Namaari quickly replaces the paper and walks out of the room.

“Namaari, you’ve gotta do it!” Dennis is following her.

“I don’t have to do anything.”

“Come on! You can’t turn that down! what’s the worst that could happen? She makes you blush again? Hahahah that was hilarious—”

Namaari stops and turns. Dennis almost runs into her. 

She goes to speak but he shrugs. “Look, just saying. Might be fun.”

“…I’ll think about it.”

Namaari shakes her head at Dennis’s laughter behind her as she walks away. “I knew you’d loosen up one of these days!”

#officer namaari #flirtatious raya #ratld #ratld au #raya and the last dragon #fic #ficlet #rayaari #rayamaari #raymaari #raya x namaari #raya and namaari #sisu

[purplestrawberrywerewolf]

NEW CHAPTER

y’all will like this one cuz it’s Rayaari

but it’s a new chapter to the Raya and her brother series thing i created (idfk)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/31347410/chapters/78188126

The tour bus shook as it hit rocks on the road. The people inside jumped at the feeling but kept doing their own thing. Raya and her band had just finished their recent concert in Tail and were heading to Spine.  

But recently, they’ve had a new addition.  

Namaari.  

Their last drummer quit after he and his wife had their child and he felt like he needed to be there for them so he put notice to his resign not too long ago. So, they searched for a new one. And they found Namaari.  

She was playing with a different band when they met her, and around that time, they were already getting famous, and Namaari was a fan. But she met them through Raya.  

Raya was the lead singer for their band; Raya and the dragon gems. She and Namaari’s band were performing at the same club when they met. Namaari was walking down a hallway when she crashed into someone, sending them to the floor along with her.  

“Oh my gosh I’m so sorry-” she stopped talking when she realized who she bumped into. Raya, the lead singer. Raya looked at her confused as she tried to get up but Namaari was quick to grab her hand and help her up.  

“Raya, wow, I am so sorry, I-I wasn’t looking where I was going and-” a giggle interrupted her as Raya put a hand over her mouth covering her laugh. “You’re good, you’re good. I wasn’t looking where I was going either” she reassured as she brushed off some dirt from her red jacket.  

Namaari smiled before introducing herself. “Oh! Uh, I’m Namaari. I’m a drummer for my band; The Bad Girls” she gestured to the other lead singer and a few girls that were sitting in a booth having drinks.  

Raya’s brows rose. “Oh! Yeah, I’ve heard some of your songs. You’re a good drummer by the way” she complimented. Namaari shyly put a piece of her hair behind her ear. “O-oh, thank you. And you’re Raya, right?” She asked.  

Raya nodded. ��Yeah! I’m the lead singer for The Dragon Gems.” She informed as she gestured to her band that was sitting in another booth near Namaari’s band. “Wow. I-I really admire you guys, I’ve been listening to you for a while and I really admire your voice and everything” Namaari explained.  

Raya smiled. “Thank you! That means a lot” then, a girl with blue hair came up to Raya. “Hey, we’re on after that band over there, so Quan’s suggesting that we get ready” she explained before glancing at Namaari. “Oh, who’s this?” She asked.  

“This is Namaari, she’s the drummer for The Bad Girls” Raya informed. Sisu nodded in understanding. “Great to meet you Namaari, but my girl Raya and I gotta get ready to perform” she said before dragging the singer away. Namaari only watched in awe as they did.  

She just met Raya! A singer that she’s admired for a while and someone who had a beautiful voice. She watched until Raya disappeared back stage.  

Some time passed and Namaari sat on the drums as her and her band performed. She loved being on stage, sure she wasn’t the lead singer, but she was okay with just being the drummer, seeing that she was able to do her own kind of vibe in the back as the lead singer Atitaya sang.  

She was also her backup singer as well. A microphone was stood by her so she could lean over and sing when she needed to. After they finished, the crowd rang in cheers and praises as they walked off the stage.  

As she did, she noticed Raya talking to a boy who looked like her brother. They were laughing at something he said when she noticed the drummer. She said something to her brother before walking towards Namaari.  

“That was amazing!” She complimented. Namaari felt her heart soar at the words. “Thank you!” She spoke. A large man then came up to Raya and handed her the microphone as the hosts voice boomed in the club. “I gotta go, but maybe we can catch up” Raya suggested as her band went on stage.  

Namaari nodded. “Of course. I’ll see you after” she said as Raya ran up the steps to get on stage.  

And when they performed, Namaari watched in complete awe as she performed. The way she moved with the music, how her voice captivated everyone in the room, and her beauty really showed.  

Soon, their performance ended and people’s cheers erupted in the room, probably a little more for them than their band. As the singer walked off stage, Namaari quickly went to her.  

“You sounded amazing” she said. Raya blushed. “Thank you. You did amazing,” she responded smiling. Soon, the night went with them talking together. They had a few drinks and laughed and got to know each other. Soon, they swapped numbers as they departed for the night.  

Over time, they texted and called. Everyday, Raya woke up to a good morning text from the drummer.  

“Hey, that drummer girl you’re talking to, do you still have her number?” Quan asked one day as they stopped to get something to eat. “I think so, why?” She asked.  

“Well, we need a drummer and I wanted to see if she was interested” he explained. Raya thought for a moment before shrugging. “Okay. I’ll give you her number in a bit” *

Over time, Namaari invited both Raya and her brother to one of her band rehearsals in Fang. As they watched, Raya and her brother traded comments. “She’s good” he said to his younger sister. She nodded.  

“She is.”

When they finished, Namaari walked down and towards the siblings. “Hey! So how did you like it?” She asked. “It was incredible, I loved it” Quan responded as Raya nodded. “You did amazing” she said.  

“But” Quan began. “I did some here, specifically for your performance” he revealed. Namaari looked at him surprised. “Wait, really?” She asked. He nodded. “And I liked what I heard. How about this; how do you feel about playing with The Dragon Gems” he offered. Namaari’s eyes lit up in shock as Raya shot her a hopeful smile.  

However, the moment lasted only for a moment when she glanced over at her band. “I have to think about it. I would love to join, but Atitaya’s already freaking out because a girl already left the group” she explained.  

Raya had a disappointed look on her face as her stoic brother nodded. “I see. Well, you have Raya’s number, so if you’re still interested, give us a call” he said before walking away, taking his sister with him who waved at the drummer as she was dragged away.  

*

“Do it!” Atitaya exclaimed. Namaari looked at the lead singer in shock. “What?” She asked. She had told Atitaya about Raya and her brother coming to see their rehearsals and that they offered her a spot in the band. Instead of getting upset about it, she encouraged her.  

“Namaari, this is Raya. The most loved singer in Kumandra right now. The fact that she noticed you, is amazing” she explained. “So, if she were to ask you to join, would you?” Namaari asked. Atitaya laughed. “I would’ve been gone a long time ago. Now, go! Call them. Go get them. Plus, it’s Raya, she’s hot. You’re lucky” she winked before leaving the room and leaving a blushing Namaari.  

So, she did. She called and took the offer and soon, she became the drummer for Raya and the dragon gems.  

But over time, things changed. She and Raya spent all their time together, of course, Sisu would join them on their hang outs and it was friendly. Until one night.  

They were in a hotel room when Raya went over to Namaari’s room like she always did to hang out. But Namaari noticed Raya’s eyes. She never noticed how they sparkled when she talked about the songs she wrote, and other things she was passionate about.  

Then, their eyes met. When they did, she found herself leaning in and locked lips with the singer. She pulled away apologizing before the singer grabbed her shirt and brought her in for another kiss.  

When they pulled apart, they were red. “Uhm...Is this okay?” Namaari asked. Raya laughed. “You’re so shy. It's fine. But uh, yeah I kinda like you” she admitted. “Yeah, I can see that”  

*

So, they saw each other behind everyone’s back. When they finished a performance, they met up backstage to be together. When no one was looking, they shared a few kisses. Soon, they were dating.  

Ugh, how she loved that word. She was dating Raya. The Raya. The girl that was currently loved in Kumandra for her beauty and her beautiful voice. She had her in her arms and she felt blessed by Sisudatu herself.  

However, Quan was Raya’s older brother. He was also very protective. When your little sister is famous, some fans-especially the male ones- all have their eyes on her. Some have tried to touch her inappropriately, some have and since then, he’s done whatever he could to protect her from them.  

But he noticed something off with their new drummer. He didn’t mind that she and Raya hung out, if anything, he liked that she was a little intimidating so if anyone tried to mess with his sister, someone was there for defend her.  

But it was the way they looked at each other. He didn’t like it. He didn’t like how they shared a loving look before they parted ways, or how Raya always made sure to turn around and lock eyes with her when she performed.

At first, he assumed it was just how they were. Maybe they were really close which caused them to be really touchy with each other seeing that Raya and Sisu were touchy seeing that they’ve been friends since they were younger.  

But then one day, before they went up to perform, he spotted the singer and drummer talking. But before he could dismiss it as them just being friends, he saw Raya’s hand caress Namaari’s cheek who then gave it a kiss on her palm.  

As Raya walked away, Namaari’s eyes locked with Quan’s and her face paled. She quickly turned and left to hide from her girlfriend’s brother's wrath.  

She informed Raya. “It’s fine. I’ll just make an excuse. I’ll say that we’re just close” she reassured. Soon, Sisu learned about them when Raya opened up to her about it. Sisu was excited and promised to keep it a secret from her brother and was their number 1 supporter.  

But then, things went downhill. Back to where we started, everyone was on the bus as Tong drove. Quan was reading a book when he noticed Raya go up to Namaari who handed her something. Raya quietly squealed before hugging the taller girl.  

That’s it.  

He stood up before slamming the book loudly. It startled both girls as they turned to him. “Okay. That’s it” he scolded. Raya felt her blood run cold as she scooted herself closer to the drummer.  

“What are you talking about?” She asked. Quan scoffed. “Don’t play dumb with me, Raya. I know about you and Namaari. The stolen glances, being together all the time, and don’t think I didn’t forget that hand kissing thing!” He said angrily. Raya glanced at Namaari.  

“This is over. You and her” he said. Namaari sent a glare his way. “You can’t tell us what to do, Quan. I love Raya, and she loves me” she said as she stepped forward. Quan glared daggers at the drummer and if looks could kill, she would’ve been brutally killed.  

“Namaari stop. Quan you too. Why do you care so much?” She demanded. “Because I know people like her Raya. They get what they want. They manipulate, and when they get what they want, they throw you away” he explained, not taking his gaze off Namaari.  

“Why, because I’m from Fang? Is that it?”  

“I wouldn’t be surprised”  

“Quan stop!”

Raya yelled. “No, Raya this isn’t happening. I’m not letting you ruin your career for some binturi. It’s over.” He finished but then the drummer spoke up. “I love Raya”  

He looked at her in shock. The girl had a determined look painted on her features. “I love Raya, and she loves me too. And we want to get married” she said slowly. Raya felt her heart melt at the others words when Quan’s voice startled her.  

“Of course, you love her. She’s young, beautiful and rich”

“It’s not about money Quan!” Raya exclaimed. “I love her, and that’s it!” The singer practically screamed. The room went quiet. Namaari looked at the singer with a loving gaze.  

“What did you say?” Quan asked angrily. Raya swallowed the lump in her throat before continuing. “I love her. And she loves me too.” She said with a shaky voice.  

Quan let out a humorless laugh that sent a shiver down everyone’s spine. “That’s it!” He exclaimed, startling them. “Namaari, I brought you into my band to help it, not destroy it. So, because of this, you’re fired. You can ride back to Fang, but that’s it, it’s over” he explained.  

Raya felt her heart drop in her stomach and her world fall apart around her. Namaari glared. “That’s fine. I’ll make my own way” she growled out as the bus stopped. She then pushed past him and walked out the bus.  

“NO, YOU CAN’T DO THIS!” Raya screamed as she tried to run after Namaari but Quan went in front of her and held her back as she tried to run after her. “Enough!” He yelled as he pushed her onto the seat. “If you follow that woman, I will disband the group, No more Raya and the dragon gems. Nothing.” He threatened before walking away.  

*

Sisu ran her hands through Raya’s hair as she cried into her lap. She was sitting on the singer's bed as Raya laid down so her head was in Sisu’s lap as she cried. “It’s okay Raya,” she tried reassuring but even she knew that it wasn’t. She took Raya’s side on this one.  

She knew what her and Namaari had was something special. The way they looked at each other and the way Namaari talked about her like she was the most amazing thing she’s ever discovered.  

Raya did the same. She knew what they had was real. Yeah, Raya’s had past boyfriends and girlfriends, but they were never serious. This one, was the most serious. And she knew when Namaari said she wanted to marry Raya, she meant it.  

“W-what am I gonna do?” Raya asked through tears. Namaari was gone. Once they got to Fang, Quan was quick to help get her things together to get her off the bus, no matter his sister’s pleas.  

Sisu thought for a moment. “Maybe you can try to call her?”  

“Quan deleted her number off my phone. I don’t remember” she said as she wiped tears from her eyes. Sisu sighed. She was stuck. She didn’t know what to do, and she didn’t want to see her best friend in such a state.  

Things sucked for her. Days, weeks passed and she was miserable. She had no energy to perform, or record songs. Quan tried talking to her which ended either with them in a screaming match or just Raya giving him the cold shoulder.  

She wasn’t herself. Her usual happy and bubbly personality turned into a quiet, isolated version that Sisu and the others didn’t know. She was more bitter, snapped at everyone.  

They all knew it was because of Namaari. She was always there when she needed her, and now she’s gone.  

However, one night after Raya got out of the shower, her phone rang and an unknown number was calling her. She hesitantly answered the phone.  

“Hello?” She answered.  

“Raya, it’s me” said girl’s heart jumped with joy at the sound of the others voice. “Namaari?” She asked, tears of joy filling her eyes. The other girl laughed on the other line. “It’s me dep la. Come outside, I’m by the red car” she instructed.  

Raya quickly got her clothes on before running out the motel room and running to the parking lot where she saw Namaari standing next to the red car.  

“Nami!” She exclaimed as she ran into the woman’s arms. Namaari’s face lit up as she gathered the other in her arms. “I’m here, I’m here” she whispered into the girl’s wet hair.  

Tears of happiness streamed down the girls face as she looked up and captured the drummer's lips in hers. Their kiss ended quickly as they held each other tightly. “Let’s get some food yeah?” Namaari asked as the smaller girl nodded.  

They got into the car and drove.  

The night was spent with them just holding each other, knowing that their relationship would be looked down on, not just by Quan but by society in general. “I have to go back” Raya murmured sadly as she laid in Namaari’s chest.  

“Hmph. I don’t want you to go” Namaari whispered into her hair. Raya grasped her hand. “I don’t either. But my brother will lose it” she responded as she nuzzled into the girl's chest.  

She didn’t want to go, but she had to.  

So, they kept seeing each other. Every weekend, Raya would secretly message Namaari her location and they would meet up in secret. Sometimes to just talk, cuddle and share a few kisses.  

But finally, Raya had it. She couldn’t do it anymore. The secrets, the lying, everything. She just wanted to be with Namaari and not let anyone stop her. She called Namaari that night and begged her to get her.  

Namaari picked up the singer who sat in the passenger seat of her car. “I can’t do this” she said through tears. Namaari felt her heart break. “Like, you want to break up?” She asked.  

Raya shook her head. “No. Never. I’m just tired of lying. I want to be with you. I don’t want anyone holding me back. I just want you!” She exclaimed. Namaari felt her heart melt at her words and leaned in to kiss the singer.  

*

“I’m gonna go to the store” Raya said as she fixed her black hoodie. Quan was sitting on the couch on his phone. “Okay, be safe” he said as his sister walked out the house.  

However, she wasn’t going to the store. As she drove, she heard her phone ring and looked to see Sisu’s name pop up on the screen. She glanced at it before ignoring the call and keeping her eyes on the road as her heart was beating loudly in her chest.  

She drove into a parking lot and found a parking spot nearby and stepped out the black car before looking to see Namaari standing by the entrance. “Ready?” She asked as Raya walked towards her.  

Raya nodded eagerly as they walked into the court house.  

*

“Where is she?”  

“I don’t know”  

“She’s been gone for 3 hours”  

“I’m sure she got into some traffic or something”  

“Really? For 3 hours?” Quan deadpanned. It’s been 3 hours since Raya had left to go to the store as she claimed. Yeah, she would stay out a while, but something was nagging at him, telling him that something wasn’t right.  

Sisu on the other hand, also had no idea, but she did know some things. Raya had opened up to her and revealed that she was seeing Namaari behind her brother’s back and of course, Sisu wanted to support her and kept her secret.  

“Maybe she met up with someone? Like a friend or something” Boun said, Raya’s younger brother, as he grabbed a snack from the cabinet before walking to the living room.  

Sisu’s eyes widened as she realized where she could’ve gone. “B-but I’m sure she’s fine. She’s probably just shopping and spending all her money. You know how she gets when she shops” Sisu excused as she stood up and went to her room.  

Another hour passed, and Quan accepted the fact that Raya probably did lose track of time and decided to go into his room and decided to look over some things. He turned the radio on to find one of their songs playing when the radio hosts voice filled the room.

“We’ve got something more romantic coming your way. It turns out, Raya, the princess of pop has gotten married! She and her drummer were spotted leaving the court house today as newlyweds. Let’s congratulate the Princess and her new wife!”  

Quan’s stomach dropped. Raya got married? Behind his back? She married Namaari? So many questions ran through his mind as the pencil that was in his hand fell onto the ground as he stared at the wall in front of him in shock.  

*

“Ba, are you mad?” Raya asked through the phone as she sat on a motel bed, Namaari sitting next to her with a worried expression on her face. News about their marriage spread so fast throughout Kumandra.  

“No, of course not dewdrop. Although I’m not too happy that you got married at a young age, I’m sure you thought about it.” Benja spoke through the phone. Raya sighed.  

“I am. It’s a little crazy right now. I think I’m gonna stay away from Quan tonight. Give him some time to cool off” she explained. “Leave your brother. I’ll deal with him. He needs to know that you’re growing up and you’re going to want to make grown up decisions and I’m here to support you” a smile stretched onto the singers face.  

“Now, let me talk to my daughter-in-law" Raya giggled before handing her the phone. “Ba wants to talk to you” she said. Namaari’s face paled and Raya laughed at the sight as the girl shakily grasped the phone.  

“Uh, hello?”  

“Hello Namaari. How are you?”  

“I’m fine. You?”  

“I’m doing well, thank you. So, I have a few questions”  

Namaari gulped. “Okay” she said.  

“Do you love my daughter?”  

Namaari was taken aback by the question but proceeded to answer. “Of course. I’ve loved your daughter for a long time. I’ve been in relationships with different people, but she’s different. She’s,” she let out a soft chuckle. “She’s amazing. She gets me, and she loves me for me, and doesn’t judge me for my mistakes or for the wrong decisions I’ve made in the past. If anything, she’s helped me become a better woman and she’s helped me through my darkest times. I love her more than anything” she finished explaining.  

She glanced over at her now wife who had tears in her eyes and a smile painted on her lips.  

“That’s all I needed to hear. Welcome to the family Namaari, and don’t let Quan intimidate you, he’s just a drama king. I’ll talk to you both later”  

“Thank you, sir” Namaari said with a smile. Benja chuckled. “Just call me Benja. I’ll see you two soon.”  

Namaari hung up the phone before handing it back to Raya and letting out a relieved sigh. Raya crawled towards her and laid her head on her chest. “How are we gonna tell my brother?” Raya asked quietly.  

Namaari ran her hands through her hair. “We’ll figure it out”  

*

3 days later, Namaari and Raya drove to her house where Quan was still. Namaari glanced over at her. “You’ll be okay?” She asked. Raya nodded. “Yeah. Stay here. I’ll call you when things are good” she instructed before getting out the car and walking to the entrance.  

Raya unlocked the door to see Sisu on her computer and Boun drawing in his book when they looked up. “Raya!” Boun exclaimed as he went to hug the girls' legs. Raya chuckled before leaning down to hug him.  

“Hey you guys” she greeted as Sisu brought her into a tight hug. “So, it’s true?” Sisu asked. Raya nodded. “Yup. We got married” she confirmed. Boun’s eyes widened. “Wow, you got married?” He asked.  

Raya chuckled. “Yeah. And no, I didn’t wear a white dress or anything, but we went to court and boom.” She explained. She then paused. “Where’s Quan?” She asked. Sisu gestured to the hall. “He’s in his room. He’s been quiet since he found out” she explained.  

Raya winced before nodding and began to walk to the room.  

Quan was reading something on his laptop when he heard a knock on his door. He glanced over to see Raya slowly opening the door. Relief washed over him. “Quan, I know you’re mad-” she found herself in an embrace.  

“You’re okay” he whispered as he hugged her tight. Raya wrapped her arms around the taller as she nodded. “I’m okay.” She confirmed. Quan sighed through his nose.  

“I’m sorry” he said. Raya glanced at him in surprise. “I’m sorry, for putting you through so much Raya, I just...I know you’re 19 and an adult and you can make your own decisions and date who you want to date, but I can’t help but still see 12-year-old you. The one who always beats me at everything, and is small and needs her older brother. But I know that you’re an adult and just hearing over the radio that you got married, just shocked me. I-I never thought I’d see the day you would get married” he said as tears formed in his eyes.  

Raya listened with her own tears beginning to flow.  

“I don’t know how to let you go” he admitted. Raya quickly threw her arms around him and held onto him tight, as if she were to let go, he would disappear. He hugged her tighter. “I love you” he said.  

She sniffed. “I love you too, you binturi” she responded. He chuckled before pulling away and wiping his tears. “Well, now that’s settled. Where’s my sister-in-law?” He asked. Raya smiled.  

“Namaari!” Raya called. Said girl was still in the car and looked up to see the singer standing on the porch. She got out the car and followed her inside.  

When she got in, she saw Quan, Sisu, and Boun. Sisu and Boun quickly enveloped her into a hug. “Welcome to the family!” Sisu squealed as Boun hugged her waist. Namaari laughed at their reactions before looking over to see the one person she’s been fearing this entire time. She gulped as she shrunk under his strict gaze.  

“Quan” she greeted. “Namaari. How’s it going?” He asked. She nodded. “G-good. I’m uh, fine.” She answered. He slowly walked over. “Look, I promise to take care of Raya” she started.  

“She can take care of herself” he said. Raya shot him a small glare. He then smirked. “You know, never thought you would stand up to me, Namaari. I know I've been a douche and when that night when you said that you loved Raya, I knew you meant it. I just want her to be happy, and if being with you makes her happy, then so be it” he said before opening his arms.  

Namaari smiled before they hugged. Raya watched a large smile on her face.  

*

A few months passed and Raya found herself in a dressing room wearing a white long gown, that had a sweetheart neckline and was strapless. Little silver dots adorned the dress as it trailed all the way to the back and dragged on the floor.  

Her makeup was done and her hair was completely down and curled. Her vail was fixed on her head as she examined herself in the mirror.  

Because she didn’t have an actual wedding, Benja thought it would be good idea to let her have one. It wasn’t a big thing, if anything, it was a small thing she held in her own home. A knock came on the door.  

“Come in” she responded. The door opened and Quan stepped in. When he saw her in the dress, his heart stopped. She looked so beautiful. “You look amazing” he said. Raya smiled. “Thanks. I try” she joked as he closed the door.  

Quan chuckled. “How do you feel?” He asked. She shrugged. “I’m a little nervous. Even though I’m technically already married” she said shrugging. “Hmph. Don’t be. You’ll be fine” he reassured as he walked over to her.  

She then noticed his eyes. “Are you crying?” She asked. Quan wiped his eye. “Uh, no. No, I am not. You’re just bad at dusting” he lied. Raya laughed before hugging her brother.  

It’s been a few months and her and Namaari found their dream home, adopting a dog and a cat while at it. They decided to hold the ceremony in their home seeing that it was big enough.  

Quan has finally warmed up to his new sister-in-law, although he sometimes likes to tease her by sending her playful glares when she hugs or kisses his sister, making her panic and quickly straighten her posture.  

“It’s just surreal, you know? My baby sister is getting married”

“Ugh, I’m not a baby Quan!” She exclaimed as he laughed. “Okay, sure” he joked as she playfully punched his arm. “But I am happy for you, Raya and I just hope you’re happy. And, if she hurts you in any way, I’m here” he said making Raya roll her eyes.  

“Thanks” she chuckled. A knock on the door made them look over to see Benja. “Ready dewdrop?” He asked. She nodded before hooking her arm with her brother and following their father.  

When they got to the backyard, Raya hooked her arms with both her ba and brother as they walked her down the aisle. The guests they invited stood up as they watched her practically float down the aisle.  

Namaari, who wore a white suit-seeing that she refused to wear a dress-watched in awe as her wife walked down the aisle. They made eye contact before Raya got to the so called alter and her brother and father let her go.  

As they said their vows, Namaari thanked the Gods for letting her have this moment and she thanked them for making her so clumsy that she literally and figuratively crashed into her wife at the performance.  

“You may kiss the bride”  

Namaari quickly dipped her down for a kiss as cheers erupted. Quan watched with a small smile. Maybe it was meant to be after all. And he only hoped that his sister was happy.  

#Raya #Namaari #Rayaari #ratld #Quan is cool once u get to know him

[nama-ri]

Deeper Than Rivers (ch2)

Next chapter! I promise the story isn’t all angst :’)

Summary: Namaari and Raya, two opposing forces who are more similar than they know. Together they’ll face the Drunn, find Sisu, and perhaps find themselves again too. A deeper look into Rayaari and the emotional turmoil they go through alone and together. Pre, during, and Post movie. 

No one batted an eye to the traveller in the red cloak, a large hat tilted over her face, casting a shadow over her features. Not to say she was unnoticed among the white clothes the natives wore. It was simply that it wasn’t odd to them in the market. Trade, though heavily inhibited by the Drunns, still happened. In Fact many Talon merchants and even a few Spine were also in the busy market place by the docks. Tail had stopped communication awhile ago, and it was rumored that they succumbed to the Drunn given their desert land.

Raya can’t say she missed the Tail Cheif. She was brash and selfish when they met before. A distinct memory of the tanned skin women shoving her aside in her greed to grab the Dragon Gem during the chaos that ensued after everyone poured into the temple. It seemed from the stories she heard that the chief's paranoia only grew when she got a piece of the gem shard. Though Raya thought she got what she deserved for her hand in breaking the world, an old buried part of her Heart panged at the thought of innocent Tail citizens perishing along with her.

Quickly she shoved that soft part of her back down. Through her experience as basically a rogue she had learned that there was no room to be soft. It pained her to kill her own innocence but the many experiences of betrayal over her travels made it clear it was a necessity. 

Speaking of betrayal. Raya pondered how she’d make it into the Fang palace where she was sure the scroll was. Her plan to pass as a random trader worked just as she thought. Of Course no one heard anything about the Heart princess after the night the Drunn had been released back into the world, so it was easy for her from the start to pretend to be someone else. Just another refugee from many of the destroyed villages of the land.

Passing by a few stalls set up, she considered her options. Her disguise would not pass in the well guarded palace. She would stick out like a sore thumb. She’d have to sneak in at night Raya realized as she glanced at the large stone buildings on the other side of the Fang island. “Oh toi” She mumbled under her breath taking in the smooth white walls. She was confident in her ability, confident in her years of hard living and her original training as a Gem guardian, but this was still gonna be a hard task to tackle. 

As she studied the palace, leaning in the shade of an alleyway something caught her eye. A familiar undercut. 

“No way” Raya was dumbstruck for a second. No way it was that easy to find Namaari. Furthermore, she had kept the same hair style for 4 years?! The thought of the Fang princess cutting her hair to match her Mother was amusing as a child but it was even more funny now. Raya couldn’t help but smile at that thought. “What a mommy’s girl” she snorted, following the figure discreetly. Of course she knew she was just as much of a daddy’s girl herself but that was before, Raya thought bitterly. Her mind quickly growing sour again.

Yep that was definitely Namaari. Wow. 

When Raya finally caught up to the other princess, though still far enough to not be noticed in the crowd, she had to physically stop her jaw from dropping open. What the hell?? She was taller than her! 

That was not the thought she should be having but her child-like pettiness flared. Namaari wasn’t the same thin girl she met and beat in the Dragon Temple 4 years ago. No, that Binturi was now taller and, Raya noticed reluctantly, buffer. 

Raya’s eyes followed the girl, no warrior, before her. Taking in her broad shoulders bared for the world to see in her sleeveless top. The strength in her smooth steps and air of power as she moved forward nearly parting the crowd as she went. Raya was gawking really, a slight blush on her face before she could stop herself. 

As if sensing the eyes on her, Namaari looked back over her shoulder and Raya barely ducked behind a barrel in time. Seeing Namaari’s body was one thing, her face was another. Peeking from behind her hiding spot she just caught the Fang’s sharp jaw and intimidating eyes set in an impassive face. Gone was the bright eyes or cute face she remembered. Something struck her heart at that, it was a mirror of her own loss.

‘Okay so she grew up, no biggie’. Raya tried to convince herself moving from the barrel as Namaari turned back and continued her walk. ‘She grew up hot’, a small voice echoed her previous thought in her head.

Wait a second hot?

Well sure attractive, anyone in their right mind would be able to see but that was besides the point, Raya had seen plenty of attractive people. She was attractive too if she did say so herself. Unlucky for her Namaari just so happened to be hot. Whatever, didn’t change a thing. But the muscles, that might make a fight harder if it came to it. Yes, it was perfectly natural to be staring at the Fang like this, she was just sizing the other up. Nothing else. Raya continued to trail Namaari, though from a far greater distance now as she revised her plan. Maybe she can ambush the Fang princess? Get her to take her to the scroll. That was far easier than scaling the high walls of the palace and searching randomly in a dangerous place.

As she was lost in thought on how to get Namaari alone she spotted another Fang warrior, she guessed by their dress, walking up rather quickly to the princess. 

“Shouldn’t be- market. -ought to get back” Were the only words she caught over the chatter of the market. Oh no, she’ll lose Namaari if she decides to head back right now. Lucky for her, Namaari looked just as annoyed to be told to leave. Raya moved closer to catch what they were saying.

“I won’t be long Atitaya, it will be fine” Namaari assured in a commanding tone, though it was undercut as she rolled her eyes like a child. The other warrior, Atitaya apparently, just huffed.

“Whatever you say princess” Atitaya bowed, making the younger girl frown, ears getting red. 

“Stop, oh dragons, I told you that wasn’t necessary” Namaari whispered to the warrior in front of her hushed and hurriedly. 

“I know, I know” The formality broken, Atitaya slung an arm over Namaari’s shoulder laughing quietly. Well that was a little shocking, Raya’s eyebrows shot up as she watched the interaction. From what she knew about Fang, they were militaristic and strict in their formalities to a fault. Cold, she remembered hearing from the villagers of Heart back when they were still alive. She had actually seen it herself throughout the day as she watched guards in the marketplace. This outward show of affection was weird. Especially weird as it included Namaari who Raya had chalked up to being the representation of every bad Fang stereotype. 

“You always tease me” Namaari grumbled. As the pair continued on the way. “I told you it’s embarrassing and unneeded out of formal settings” That just made the older woman smirk. 

“Well you never know who could be watching” a mischievous smile on her face “like maybe your mother” Namaari stiffened noticeably at that. Noticing the sudden rigid posture the general slowed her pace removing her arm from the clearly uncomfortable girl's shoulders “Hey hey, it’s okay she’s busy in a council meeting right now” Atitaya back tracked. 

Atitaya, though not actually family, may as well be. Orphaned by the famine that plagued Fang when she was 17 she was taken into the royal palace and given a second chance. She will always be grateful to Chief Virana for that, but she couldn’t say she entirely agreed with how she treated Namaari. Forcing her to grow up faster then maybe need be.

After the death of her husband, the Chief in her grief had shuttered away all her emotions, throwing herself into her work and people. No one could say she didn’t love anything, she loved her people. She was of course admired greatly by all of Fang for her steadiness in the face of starvation and all other forms of destruction. No she was an amazing Chief.

But Namaari.

She loved Namaari, but since the loss she could never really allow herself to fully show it. Now her tenderness only showed through a strong squeeze on the shoulder or a compliment given in an emotionless voice. It was sad, Atitaya thought.

She remembered the day she found the Fang princess, still only 10 at the time, in the serlots pen weeping silently among the large cats. She had felt odd at the time, not knowing what to do as a young soldier finding her princess in such a state. But she still sat with the child, not being able to just leave her, letting her cry it out. When she finally asked what was wrong, Namaari had only replied in a soft whimper that she felt she was all alone. 

The General, then a soldier, knew Namaari loved her dad and was hurting since he died. But as the young Fang continued to speak. It dawned on Atitaya that Namaari has been cut deeper than anyone thought previously of the often quite child. With the other children either too scared or resentful to hang out with her, and her own mother to preoccupied in work she was left to deal with her heavy emotions alone.

Years passed, and Atitaya rose through the ranks. As she did she also  became sort of an older sister figure to Namaari. Someone to lean on, though they didn’t show their friendship too much publicly. She watched with a sad heart as the princess took on more than she should have, striving and surpassing the high standards of even her mother. But in the process hiding her pain away to battle alone in order to not seem weak. 

They didn’t speak about Namaari problems as much as she grew older, but Atitaya still knew the other was struggling with a host of emotions despite her strong facade. Just like back in that serlot pen, except Namaari wouldn’t let her in this time. Atitaya was there since the beginning and so she knew why the younger Fang tensed at just the mention of her mother. 

“Hey lets just find those flowers, then we can head back before the Chief even notices” she quickly said trying to cheer up the Fang princess, who took a second to relax again. 

“Yeah” Namaari finally replied and began walking again, this time with Atitaya following a little behind. An invisible rift between them that only grew it seemed. 

‘Flowers? What the dragons?’ Raya thought, witnessing the short interaction but having no clue of the undertext. What exactly was all this about?

#rayaami #rayaari #rayaari fic #raya and the last dragon #raya #sisu #namaari #raya and namaari #ch2