Chapter 1 "Boys Only"

Tadashi, it's been a whole year since the team formed. I honestly can't tell you how much has changed. Aunt Cass finally got that Poetry Slam going and turns out Wasabi is a poet. The way he explains his emotions is like a work of art. It even Fred cry a few times. I've been working hard inside and outside of school, using this big brain 'o mine. Even now as I await for Fred to make his super important announcement he texted about, I'm working on different functional backgrounds for my new tech. Hopefully the professors will like it just as much as everyone else does.

"Hey guys!" Fred said as he entered the room. "Sorry I'm late, I had to stop at the comic book store."

Fred's booming voice made Hiro lose his train of thought. Fred's diverted voice sometimes gave Hiro a headache especially when he was focused. But his unique personality and silly sense of humor entertained him. Especially now since his mysterious text about a "boy's only meeting," showed up in his mailbox. Hiro slipped his notes into his pockets and glanced as Fred gambolled to the front of the room. Hiro smirked and Wasabi shook his head, he has never approved Fred's behavior, even if it's something simple.

Fred began, "I know I took you out of your important schedules today at the University but this is suppppper important! More than you'll ever guess!"

"What is it, man?" Wasabi inquired.

Fred replied, "I'm getting to it. I am! As you know Homecoming is just around the corner and I'm super stoked because I'm finally fulfilling my goal!"

Hiro responded, "Goal?"

"Yes-a goal as a superhero! I've got the suit, I've got the power, and all I need now is the girl." Fred clarified. "And I need your help to do it, guys."

Wasabi retorted, "You've got to be kidding me."

Hiro sighed, when Fred said important he knew it wasn't going to be as good as he expected but turns out this was unexpected. He didn't know anything about girls especially older women. Why would Fred need his help for something like this? He was gregarious with everyone in the University and boisterous-hence him being a mascot-but why Hiro?

"I know, right? It's gonna be awesome. Imagine it, Honey and I walking dow-"

Hiro interrupted, "Honey? As in Honey Lemon!?"

Fred chuckled, "Did I forget to mention that part?"

Hiro replied, "Unbelievable."

Wasabi laughed to himself a little, Hiro bet it was because it was hard to imagine Honey being with someone as energetic and disgusting as Fred. But it wasn't impossible, it could happen with a lot of work and cleaning. Honey can be just as energetic as Fred and loud, too.

Wasabi jeered, "Honey and you! That's a lot of work, 'Mr. Hero.'"

Fred responded, unphased by Wasabi's remark, "I know, thats why I asked. Please guys, I'm begging you."

"Fred, I'd love to but I don't know the first thing about girls." Hiro explained. "This isn't a science I can help with."

"Hiro!" Fred stood. "You of all people should know! The ladies flock you at instant sight while they cooed how adorable you are! How tiny you are! You're a total babe magnet."

Hiro hesitated. That was true, he noticed how recently some female students instantly favored him when he first moved into the University. However, he was never really interested in their attention nor invested in many of them, other than Honey and Gogo.

"I'm begging man! Help me take Honey Lemon to the Homecoming, please!" Fred begged. He was on his knees now with his hands tugging at his hat. He looked as if he would cry if Hiro said no. This must be what it's like for a rich kid to not get what he wants. Not to mention, he knew if he said no, Fred wouldn't stop begging. His persistence was endless.

"...I-I guess, it wouldn't hurt to try?" Hiro smiled.

"What?!" Wasabi exclaimed.

Fred cheered, "Whoot! Wasabi? My man? My main man? C'mon?"

Wasabi glanced at Hiro. He was sure that if Hiro gave him a good enough response, then Wasabi would join. So Hiro smiled the best he could and gave a slow thumb up just to show how much he supported Fred. He was there friend, after all. Wasabi gave in and raised his thumb as well with a look of shame for succumbing to Fred's crazy idea. Fred jumped up and clapped. He was happier than Hiro expected which made him want to help even more. The feeling of making Fred happy made Hiro's chest flutter. It was so good to see he was finally helping his friends again.

Wasabi frowned, "We have to get you cleaned up if you want to go out with a honey like Honey Lemon."

Fred paused, "Did you just say...clean?"