Again, sorry this one is shorter, but I didn't want to drag it on. Also, I have no clue when their birthdays are, and I have no idea what Karmi's background it like, but this was cute to write about.


Characters:

Hiro X Karmi

Granville (A Small Bit)


Warning: nothing!

Disclaimer: I don't own Big Hero 6, sadly!


Another year, another birthday. Her alarm blared off, Karmi tiredly slapped at it to shut it off. Groaning, she sat up, pulling her warm covers off. Like every morning, it felt like she has just risen from the dead, but that was normal. Looking at her phone, she saw a notification on screen, indicating it was her birthday, wishing for her to have a great day. She had a sour taste in her mouth, standing as she ignored the idea of this day being special, it was just another day for her.

She did the usual morning routine. Shower, change into her daily clothes, brush her hair before placing it in a ponytail, grab everything she would need for the day and strolling downstairs to eat. The food her parent left would be the in the microwave, keeping it warm.

As she walked over to it, she saw the dreaded list they left out for her. Ever since she could remember, her parents would ask her to write down what she wanted for her birthday, and most of the time they'd get it for her later. Any kid saw this as a way to spoil themselves, Karmi would be lying if she said she hadn't asked for some expensive gifts when she was little, but it changed as she got older. Items didn't please her for her birthday, as they never felt special. Most people get surprised with gifts from others, not asked what they wanted on the day. When Karmi had been moving into her teen years, she would have always asked for a day to spend with them or for them to come home, but they always disagreed with that wish. Now of days, she doesn't even bother and picked some random item she's been thinking of.

Today, she only wrote down a new set of notepads and a movie she's been meaning to watch. Once that was out of the way, she grabbed her breakfast and started eating.


Hiro knew something was off. When he came into class, he saw Karmi in her regular placement. At first, he didn't notice anything, just took his seat. It wasn't until Granville was calling out names that something didn't feel right. Karmi glumly replied when she was called out. She didn't seem to have the keen for learning expression on her today. Her body slumped in her chair, and she didn't look happy about something.

He sometimes glanced at her, but she never saw him looking over. He wasn't sure how to react, sure he was concerned, but he didn't know if he should get involved or not. He waited until after class, once the bell rang and everyone left. Karmi grabbed her bag and trudged her way out. Granville was erasing what was written on the board but realised Hiro was still in the room.

"Something wrong, Mr Hamda?" She raised a brow, slowly looking over to him.

Hiro rubbed the back of his head, really not sure if he should be asking her. "Well ah…"

She waited for him to speak, but he paused for a good while. "Yes?" She lightly pushed for him to talk.

"Did you...notice anything about Karmi today?" He finally asked.

"I did, was a little glum today. Why do you ask?" Granville inquired.

"Do you know what's wrong?" Hiro questioned.

She raised her brow again. "And why would I tell you?"

Hiro shrugged, picking up his bag. "I don't know, thought I could help."

Granville held back a smile. She was aware the two were on strange terms, always arguing or trying to out beat each other, but she knew something was going behind all that anger and annoyance.

Clearing her throat, she replied. "Karmi always acts like this when this day comes around."

"...Why this day? Is it some kind of holiday I don't know about?" Hiro was puzzled, not seeing why that would upset her.

She shook her head at his response. For a genius, he could be oblivious sometimes. "It is her birthday, Mr Hamada."

Hiro's eyes widen slightly. "Oh…" He could simply say.

He was about to ask why she was sad about it, but remember what she said about her family and social life. Her parents wouldn't probably spend the day with her to celebrate, and she didn't have anyone to hang out with or even have a party with. Gifts would have been in small amounts, he doubts she even got a cake.

Granville watched as he seemed to be thinking to himself. "If you wish to help, maybe do something special for her. It is a day you should be happy for."

Snapping out of his thoughts, he looked back at her. "But what could I do?"

Shaking her head again, she nearly spelt it out to him. "A gift would be an easy start."

"A gift….A gift! Thank you, Granville." Hiro beamed as he dashed out the class, barely hearing Granville's reply. He made his way to his lab, but on the way, he stopped."...What do I even get her?..."


School was nearly over, which Karmi was glad for. She just wanted to go home and relax in her bed, allow the day to vanish into tomorrow. She had one more class before the students were released. Before she headed over, she needed to grab some different textbooks she left at her lab station. Stepping in, she saw some familiar students working on their own projects. She walked past most of them, finding her way to her spot.

It took her a minute to find what she was looking for. Making sure she grabbed the correct ones, she placed them on the desk, lining them out and reading over their titles. She wasn't in the right headspace, half gazing over them, the other half not focusing on anything. It's why she had to do a double take when seeing a small gift on her desk.

It was about the size of her hand, so it wasn't big. The box was purple, bright red ribbons tied over it. Underneath it was a small note. She slid it out from under it and read it.

"Happy Birthday~."

Was it all it said. Her brows furrowed, feeling like she knew this handwriting. Her eyes looked down at the box. She felt a little uneasy, but at the same time curious. Someone knew it was her birthday and gave her something, and she didn't know what it was.

Praying it wasn't some kind of cruel prank, she untied the ribbon, pulling it off and slowly lifting the box. What was inside make her eyes widen, heart about to explode. It was a keychain of a chibi Red Panda and Captain Cutie, who was riding on Red Panda's back. It was the most adorable thing she had ever seen.

She lifted it up by the chain, taking in every detail. It was brand new, she could tell by the fresh paint and with absolutely no scratches. She knew it wasn't made by any brand that produced Big Hero 6 merch, as she has never seen a design like this before.

She blinked softly, as if she was about to cry. She sighed with joy, holding the keychain close to her chest as it warmed her heart. It was the first personal gift she's received in years. Immediately, she attached it to her bag, watching it dangle.

Honestly, she could have sat there, tapping it and watching it rest on her bag for hours. But she snapped out of it when she heard the bell ring. Going from joy to shock wasn't enjoyable, as she frantically grabbed her textbooks, the box and notes, rushing off to her class. However, she couldn't help but keep thinking back to the note, the owner of the writing was on the tip of her tongue.


When Karmi arrived home, she walked past the gifts she asked from her parents, leaving them sitting on the table with another general note from them. Instead, she headed to her room, slipping off her shoes and placing her bag on her desk. She sat on her seat, lightly brushing a hand on the keychain figures.

A warm smile plastered on her face. Even now, she couldn't get over it. Someone had gotten her something meaningful, something she loved and didn't ask for. It was different, it was special. But she still didn't know who the gift giver was.

Not until Hiro texted her. She reached over to her phone, gazing over his text. At first, she thought he was just saying hi or something. But she was wrong, his message making her snap out of her happy daze.

"Happy Birthday, Karmi" - H

She stared at the text with wide eyes, as if not believing what she was reading. She never told Hiro about her birthday, nor would he have notifications telling him about it. She was going to open her phone and ask him how he found out, along with a light thank you.

But that's when it hit her. Dropping her phone back on the desk, she looked through her draws, rummaging around like wild. She found the paper with Hiro's number on it. Quickly, she took the birthday note and compared them. They had the exact same handwriting.

Once again, she stared in disbelief. He had taken some time in the day to make her a gift. It felt odd to think about it, yet it felt more heartwarming. So she wasn't weird out or mad, basically the opposite.

Her eyes slowly looked back at her phone. She turned it back on, logging onto their chat. Her eyes were fixated on his text, hands unmoving as she didn't know what to say. Eventually, she knew the easiest thing to say, was the right thing to say.

"...Thank you." - K