This was based off some art that 'KenKic4Ever' has been posting. I recommend you guys to check some of it out, it's adorable!
Characters:
Hiro X Karmi
Baymax
Warning: Nothing!
Disclaimer: I don't own Big Hero 6, sadly!
Of all the days that Karmi couldn't ask her parents to drive her to school, it just had to be the day a massive rain storm swept into the city. So, she had no choice but to run through the weather to get to school, cause there was no way she was going to call in and excuse yourself for the day, she had work to be done. Stubborn, like most students.
Luckily, her first period was some free time, so she could work in her lab. She had some towels at her desk she could pick up along the way. But she was rather glad when stepping into school, immediately warming up from the heaters.
She noticed other students who were as unlucky as her. Most others had umbrellas or rides to miss the weather. Though, thanks to the weather and dim lighting from the outside, everyone was rather tired. Not in a rude way, but peaceful and relaxed. The rain did have a strange effect on people.
By the time Karmi reached her desk and grabbed her towels, she realised just how drenched her jumper was, impossible to dry quickly, even for the rest of the school day. Sadly, she had to remove it, wearing the short sleeved shirt underneath, arms covered in goosebumps and open to the air. She dumped her jumper at her desk by the closet heater, in hopes it would dry later or before she went home.
For now, she would head to her bio lab and do research on her viruses, that would lighten her mood. But on her way, a sudden robotic voice spoke up behind her, scaring her in surprise.
"Your body temperatures are low, Karmi." Baymax waddled over to her.
She flicked around, wet ponytail slapping against her shoulder. "Baymax?"
Glancing around, she didn't see Hiro nearby. Strange, since Baymax was almost always with him or one of his friends.
"You are wet, I presume you have been in the rain." Baymax scanned over her.
She rubbed the back of her head. "Ya...had to get to school through the rain."
"That is highly recommended." Baymax pointed out. "It can lower your normal body temperatures."
"I wasn't intended for that, just had no way else to get here." She rubbed her arms which head under the towel wrapped over her.
"Allow me to warm you up." Baymax leaned in.
Her eyes widened, blinking and pulling her head back. "What are you-?"
Baymax cut her off, pulling her into a hug and heating up his body. It was obvious to say that Karmi has never experienced this, much less a normal hug from Baymax. She understands it is the bot's job and programming, but she still needed a moment to relay over what is happening. She wanted to pull away and decline the offer, afraid someone might see them or feeling more uncomfortable. But she couldn't deny her body's want for the heat, already warming up and relaxing, no longer being pricked by the cold water down her body.
She lifted her head and glanced up at Baymax. "Ah...thanks…" She still felt awkward.
"It is quite alright." Baymax replied, patting her head lightly.
Karmi closed her eyes for a moment, sensing the warmth flow through her body, along with how surprisingly soft Baymax was. She always thought he would feel like a balloon when rubbing against, but she felt like she could just fall asleep like this. However, her eyes snapped open when hearing a voice come into the hall.
"Baymax, there you are!" Hiro called out, jogging over to his friend.
Baymax didn't release Karmi, rather turning his head to look at the boy. "Hiro."
Hiro gave a look. "You have to stop doing-" He suddenly noticed the orange and yellow colours cuddled against Baymax. "Karmi?"
Karmi stood there, frozen as she felt a small blush grow across her face. She needed a moment to clear her throat, sliding away from Baymax and standing unusually straight.
"Y-ya." She mumbled.
He hands slid into his pockets to rest. "Why were you hugging Baymax?"
She waved her hands. "I wasn't! He just came up to me and hugged me out of nowhere."
Hiro raised a confused brow and looked to his companion. He knew Baymax loved hugs, but this was odd.
"She had been running in the rain, I was providing warmth to help dry her and keep her warm." Baymax explained himself.
Hiro blinked and looked back at Karmi. "You ran here?...In this weather?"
Karmi huffed and glanced away. "I didn't want to…"
"Geez. That explains the wet clothes and hair." Hiro glanced her up and down.
Karmi glared at him, lightly. He raised his hands, not meaning any offence. He easily picked up on the note she was not in a good mood.
"If it helps, you can keep using Baymax for as long as you need." Hiro gestured to the bot.
"...You wouldn't mind?" Karmi raised a brow, a little unsure.
Hiro shrugged. "Ya. It's his job after all and it helps to give him experience." He rubbed the back of his head, looking at her. "Besides, you do need it…"
She sighed and rubbed her arms again. "You've got me there…"
It suddenly hit him. "Where's your jumper?"
She looked back up at him, glancing at her arms. "Oh...too wet."
"Won't you get cold again?" Hiro questioned.
She waved her hand. "There are heaters and you're letting me borrow Baymax."
"Still…" He didn't sound convinced. His brows furrowed as he thought for a moment. He slipped his arms out of his jacket before holding it out to Karmi.
Her eyes lowered to it, staring with a perplexed expression. She didn't under the gesture, so Hiro rolled his eyes and stepped over, slipping through her arms so she was wearing it.
"What are you doing?" Karmi questioned.
"Letting you borrow my jacket, what does it look like?" Hiro snarked lightly.
"W-what? No, it's fine, you don't have it." Karmi sputtered.
Hiro waved his hand, stepping back to Baymax. "I insist. Besides, I don't mind the cold."
Hiro actually preferred the cold over the heat. He was much more a winter's person, plus he always got sunburn easily and struggled to cool down. So he would be fine for the day.
"Just return it when you can." He turned but paused, glancing back at her. "But ah...don't get any viruses on it, please."
And with that, without letting her speak, he wandered off, leaving Baymax with her. She just stared in disbelief, unable to think of the right words to say. This has never happened to her before. The idea of sharing any form of clothing was alien to her.
"Are you ok, Karmi?" Baymax questioned her.
She snapped out of her daze, looking up at him with a dumbfounded expression. "...Just...why?"
"Why, what?" Baymax blinked, tilting his head.
"Being so friendly, giving me you and his jacket! I don't understand, I would be fine." Karmi argued. She didn't need help. As she said, the school had speakers and towels. It's not like she would freeze to death suddenly.
"He just wants to make sure you are alright, it is what friends do." Baymax explained to her.
"...Friends…" Her eyes drifted down to the floor.
Yes, there was no denying the two were getting closer, but Karmi still had problems with trust and neither of them have declared they were friends. Then again, she didn't know if people just phased into the relationship or ask each other. She had to get used to their views changing, how they were becoming nicer and tolerating each other. Hiro had the changed the most when she looks at it. Always there and ready to help her, even if they have argued or she had said something snarky at him. She just didn't know how to think.
"Mmh...let's just head to the lab." Karmi mumbled.
Baymax nodded and turned. "Very well." He began waddling towards the lab, Karmi following behind.
She kept close behind the bot, still deeply thinking to herself. Strange how a simple jacket suddenly got her whined up. But she was feeling another warmth because of it, one within. It was peaceful, relaxing, even cosy.
She brushed a hand against one of the sleeves. The jacket had been worn over the years, but still in nice condition and taken care of with much love. She was surprised by the scent. It was a mixture of smells you'd find when working with mechanics and labs, but it was mostly blocked out by the smell of the bakery and what she suspected was Mochi. Pretty much Hiro's scent.
She couldn't help the smile that curled on her face, snuggling into the jacket. She hoped wouldn't mind her secretly keeping it a bit longer than she would actually need it for.
