To be honest, neither was Riku. But it felt right. And he knew that couples hugged and cuddled and kissed, and though that sounded good... It was alien and uncomfortable. He didn't even hug his best friend. But he wanted this. He'd just cross that road later. "Good. I'll probably need it."

That simple affirmation lit up the other side of his smile, and his expression relaxed in relief as he sighed a little. The light of a few passing fireflies shone on her reddened cheeks. He paused as he noticed this and smiled a little more.

"Hey. Namine? ...I'm sure it takes a heart to blush, too."