#ivoryearana
W0w, so this is actually my submission for the mysme rbb! (@mysme-rbb) and ofc my partner @ivoryearana on Instagram with a very lovely piece ✨ This story takes place in an alternate universe where Rika actually becomes the guardian of the twin boys none other than Saeyoung and Saeran, and here they are at the park, lol
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“Saeran!” Rika’s grin could’ve lit up the entire world at that moment. “You and Saeyoung go play, when you get back there will be a surprise waiting.” Saeyoung had a mischievous look carried across his face, as if he knew what surprise Rika has mentioned. Saeran could only pout at Saeyoung’s reaction. “What’s with that look?” he questioned, earning a giggle from his twin. Saeyoung reached out to grab a confused Saeran by his wrist and pull him away. Rika laughed as she waved them off.
Once they were far from her view she pulled a box from behind the bench. They were popsicles, “Strawberry”, labeled on the box. The blonde smiled to herself. I wonder how happy this will make them, how big of a smile it’ll bring to their faces. she rubbed the back of her neck. These will melt, won’t they? Rika pondered as her hands rummaged through the box of popsicles. I might have to call them back a bit earlier. she thought. The two boys were far from where she could see. They were like little ants playing together. Rika set the box aside, not wanting them to melt quicker from the heat of her hands. She could now only focus on the flowers surrounding her presence. They were beautiful, she thought. She only wished the twins would come back so that Saeran, the flower boy himself could sit to experience the fine view.
She let her mind zone out for a while, until she heard a voice very familiar. “Rika, Rika!” It was Saeyoung, Saeran parading behind him. They both looked as if they had saw something incredible. The blonde woman giggled. “What’s with those silly smiles?” before Rika realized it the duo had two pairs of arms pulling her in for a hug. “Nothing. We just wanted to see you.” Saeran said. Rika’s heart fluttered a bit, but eventually she returned the hug and Saeran stopped to observe the surrounding area.
“But wow… the flowers bloomed! And they look so pretty!” Saeran jumped around excitedly. Rika was happy to know that Saeran acknowledged and took a somewhat interest in the world of flowers. She had never exactly met a boy like him or Saeyoung before, and it fascinated her. These boys cared for Rika as if she was their biological mother, and it made her feel content.
The blonde pulled the box of popsicles up to her lap. “Now go ahead and eat, your popsicles will melt if you don’t.” Rika handed the duo the popsicles from the box before Saeran realized. “Is this the surprise?” he asked and Saeyoung hid a smirk from the said boy as he ate the popsicle.
Rika nodded. “This is the surprise.” Saeran’s eyes sparkled. “It tastes good! Thank you thank you thank you Rika!” he continued eating and Rika lay back in sweet relief. She loved the sight of her happy children—maybe not from blood, but none of that mattered to her as long as they were happy. She was happy.
Rika felt something hit her shoulder. “Hm?” she hummed and turned her head, before giggling. There lay Saeyoung, sound asleep with sticky ice cream stuck to his face and hands. He fell asleep with the popsicle still in his hands half eaten, so Rika took it and threw it out before getting a napkin to clean the sleepy red-head.
“Saeran have you-“ before the blonde had realized it, there two twin boys, worn out from playing, and sticky from eating popsicles, laying their heads against either sides of her shoulders… sleeping softer than kittens. Rika couldn’t move. There was no way she’d want to disturb their slumber at that moment. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d felt something like this. It felt warm… like the sun was blanketing over her.
Rika, frozen in place, shut her eyes and started to drift off, mentally and physically smiling. This is like a dream, except it’s real. No… I’m not actually dreaming, am I? This is too good to be true. Saeyoung and Saeran…they’re happy… I’m happy. she let every last scent of the blooming flowers fill her nostrils, before exhaling deeply. Even just to hear the riffles of petals was like a sweet song ringing through her ears.
The twin boys were fully exhausted and a mess, but that all somehow didn’t matter because they were with their beloved guardian, Rika. Their protector, practically their mother. Ever since Rika had taken them in, she felt as if she couldn’t do it. There were multiple times where she sat down and doubted her abilities to be able to parent the young boys. That’s what she thought, however. Rika never knew how much of a turning point Saeran and Saeyoung would’ve been for her. Acknowledging their existence made her happy—happier than she’s ever been.
Saeran adjusted his position a bit and let out a yawn. “Rika,” he mumbled. Rika glanced over to the sleepy boy. “Yes, Saeran?” she whispered, in an attempt to not wake up Saeyoung. Saeran yawned again and his eyes were still closed. Was he sleep talking? Rika thought.
“Can we,” Saeyoung said, still looking fast asleep. It seemed as if Saeran’s sleep talking was contagious.
“Can we…call you Mom?” The twin boys said in sync. The blonde was at a loss for words. She felt something running down her cheeks. Water—no no, tears—definitely tears—she couldn’t contain them. Rika was crying.
