A/N: I have relapsed again, and I don't know when the next update for any of my stories will be. I have read all your comments, and appreciate them all so much! I might delete the prequel 'Where We Were' because I am doing this one, or just pause it until this one is finished. Thank you so much for your support so far! I really am thankful for them all. :~)

I suggest reading in 3/4 size!

14. TADASHI & HIRO

Tadashi stared up at the ceiling, eyes wide, Honey Lemon laying beside him doing the same. By the time they had left, it was almost three in the morning. It turned out, the hospital had opened visiting hours, meaning anytime, the doctor just didn't want too many people there.

Their fingers tips touched but their fingers didn't intertwine. Hiro was already asleep, the moment they were in the car he had knocked out, and Tadashi had to carry him in like a child.

"[Y/N] is okay?" Honey Lemon asked in a hushed voice.

"She will be, hopefully." Tadashi answered, even quieter.

Honey Lemon turned over to her side, facing Tadashi. He glanced at her, and shifted a bit closer to her, yet still keeping a small distant.

There was no static from the T.V downstairs being heard, no late night stomps to the kitchen or bathroom.

There was no moon, only clouds.

"Why was she there?"

Tadashi sighed, and for some reason Honey Lemon felt ashamed for asking that. It seemed like it was the last thing that should've ever came out of her mouth.

"She didn't want to be here anymore." Tadashi vaguely clarified, but Honey Lemon understood completely.

"Why?" Honey Lemon questioned, though she had a guess already.

"Can we talk about something else?" He begged, frustrated and exhausted.

Honey Lemon knew that he didn't mean for that to hurt, however it did. It was reasonable, she was getting sort of nosy, though it was out of innocent curiosity.

She didn't say anything else, and twirled around, facing the other way.

Tadashi didn't even look at her, and frowned. Of course he felt bad for his actions at the moment, but he was already drowning in an ocean of guilt. Before they went home, he waited until you fell asleep after the conversation, and once you started snoring lightly, he got up and left with Hiro and Honey Lemon. Your mom was going to stay for a little bit longer.

He wanted to call you, then he remembered he didn't have your new number.

He needed to apologize, even though you always tell him it wasn't his fault. It was, if he had given you the time you deserved, you wouldn't be in such shambles.

"You should go to sleep, and rest yourself. Don't overthink, I love you, goodnight." Honey Lemon whispered.

Tadashi looked over at her, and her slender bare shoulder. Then, even though he felt a lump in his throat when he tried to say I love you back, he moved closer to her and put a hand on her waist.

When Tadashi woke up, Honey Lemon wasn't there. Hiro was at his computer, watching videos. The cafe wasn't opened today, again. Tadashi knew he would have to take over the business soon, while Aunt Cass was in the hospital.

"Hiro," his throat and mouth was dry so his voice cracked.

Hiro twisted around right away, eyebrows going up and head popping out of the hoodie more.

Tadashi coughed and reached behind him to the water bottle on the window sill, then took a huge gulp before speaking.

"Where's Honey Lemon?" He asked while getting off the bed, taking another sip of the water bottle. He felt so dehydrated for some reason.

"She said that she went to go hang out with GoGo, or something like that I think. What do you plan on doing today?" Hiro questioned, watching Tadashi pick up a towel and stomp his way toward the stairs.

"Not sure," Tadashi scratched the back his head, "Maybe visit Aunt Cass, I'll tell you once I'm done." And with that, he went downstairs.

Hiro clicked on another tab, directing him to medical site instead of the videos he placed on the other tab just for deceiving Tadashi if he ever looked at the computer screen.

The site included information about depression, and how to recover. Also, in front of Hiro on his desk was a thick folded paper with messy cursive and some things in it. By his feet was a small box, closed with a lace bow on top.

Once he heard returning footsteps, he clicked on the old tab and pressed play instantly.

It was just a video of a robot and a dog interacting, nothing near suspicious.

"I'm going to visit Aunt Cass, do you want to come?" Tadashi slipped on his socks while shaking his hair a little like a dog, water droplets flying around.

"Um, can we visit [Y/N] too?" Hiro responded, glancing down at the paper hidden under his forearm.

Tadashi was silent for a moment then he stood straight up, stretching.

"Sure, if you want. But let's get some breakfast together." Tadashi instructed, walking to the stairs while putting on his cap.

Hiro kept the video tab open and put the items in his backpack carefully, when Tadashi went downstairs.

"Where are we eating?" Hiro asked when he went outside with Tadashi.

Tadashi made sure the door was locked before the two start walking down the hill to his moped.

"Probably at Cafe Fransokyo, and what's in the bag? There's no class today." Tadashi remarked, lifted up Hiro's backpack handle and was intrigued by how light it was. No textbooks, or bots.

Hiro tugged away from Tadashi, he was still a little shorter than Tadashi and grunted.

"It's nothing really, you'll find out later." Hiro told him coldly, and Tadashi pouted. "You're almost thirty years old, can you not pout to me."

Tadashi smacked the back of Hiro's head lightly, "I'm not even twenty six yet!" He hissed.

Hiro couldn't help but smile a little, and neither of them said anything until they were on the moped.

"Helmet on, right?" Tadashi questioned, he was very cautious now.

"Yep." Hiro answered, gripping onto the back of Tadashi's cardigan. It was a cool day, partly cloudy and a dim sun shined through the clouds.

The ride was slower than usual, due to a fear in Tadashi after Aunt Cass. He was more careful than ever. He looked both ways more than three times, constantly made sure that Hiro was holding onto him, and kept taking safe routes instead of the short-cuts.

When he parked the moped, he made sure they were very close to the sidewalk.

"Man, you're losing your edge on the moped." Hiro joked, hopping off.

"Ha-ha," Tadashi mockingly laughed, and glared at Hiro.

The cafe was not very busy, mainly students with books and laptops studying while drinking their fourth cup of coffee. Just like what Tadashi and you had done together before many times.

The waitress yawned when she asked them for their orders, and her head tilt to the side.

It seemed like everyone was falling asleep in the cafe, and Tadashi frowned. It was usually more brighter, welcoming. It was probably the weather that got everyone down.

"Yeesh, this place makes me feel alive." Hiro sarcastically commented once the waitress was gone.

"Well, no other cafe is as bright and great as the Lucky Cat Cafe." Tadashi said, playing with the sugar packets.

A few minutes later, steaming pancakes, bacon and eggs were served to them, with cups of orange juice. A cinnamon scent filled their noses, even though there wasn't any on their table.

The two ate everything up slowly, savoring every bite. It had been some time since they had a delicious breakfast, without Aunt Cass around.

Tadashi finished his plate before Hiro did, and watched as Hiro ate.

"Can't believe you're seventeen." He breathed out, astonished at how much time has passed.

"Yeah," Hiro chewed his food, "so what?" It was a random statement.

"You don't have a girlfriend yet? Are you sure? Or boyfriend, whatever, you sure?" Tadashi inquired, an actual surprised expression on his face.

Hiro groaned, and stabbed the pancake on his plate. He often got asked this by everyone.

"I don't want one." Hiro gulped down his food and drank some of his orange juice.

"Why not?"

Hiro looked down at his food, pressing his tongue at the top of his mouth, not sure what to say. It wasn't because of educational reasons, well at least not so much.

"I've seen what love does to some people." His eyes moved to the side, and Hiro exhaled deeply, feeling awkward.

"Oh," Tadashi's mouth parted and then his lips tucked in.

"Yeah." Hiro muttered, and went back to eating, without making direct contact to Tadashi.

Tadashi crossed his arm, and leaned back against the chair, thinking. He wanted to assure Hiro that it wasn't always the case, but didn't know how. Hiro was obviously basing his opinion on Tadashi's love experience. On what had happened between you and Tadashi.

"We're at peace now, we're friends again." Should Tadashi had said friends? Was that the right word? You two were somewhat on the same page, that was what it seemed like, but were you good enough to be called friends?

"You're okay, you'll be okay, but how about her?" Hiro asked, still not able to look up.

That was right, Hiro looked up to you more than anything else.

Tadashi stayed silent, and waited until Hiro was done eating, which took much longer now. When they were done, they paid and tipped, then left without a word exchanged to each other.

On the moped, Hiro clung onto Tadashi loosely while going to the hospital.

When they entered the hospital, the waiting room was full. A pregnant woman with no partner with her, an old couple holding hands, an impatient mother with two kids, and one teenage playing with his arm cast.

Hiro sat down beside the pregnant woman since that was the only available chair, and the woman had started a conversation the moment he sat down.

Tadashi went to the front desk and asked for you and Aunt Cass.

"Ah, [Y/N] was checked out two hours ago, honey." The older woman informed, eyeing Tadashi. "Are you her boyfriend? What a handsome young man you are!"

Tadashi felt a bit uncomfortable, and thanked her quickly.

He went over to Hiro, and signaled for him to follow him. The pregnant woman smiled kindly at Tadashi, then said a few things to Hiro quietly before they said their goodbyes.

"Her name was Yuno, and she said she might be having twins." Hiro said while they walked over to the elevator.

"Oh yeah? And where's her partner?" Tadashi asked, waiting for the metal doors to slide open.

"She said that he's in the army, and they don't talk a lot, but she still loves him very much, she said. Yuno said he's coming back next month." Hiro replied, and then he remembered you. "Is [Y/N] still here?"

Tadashi shook his head, and the two entered the elevator, which was empty.

"She left already?"

"Yeah, but she will probably have to go to rehab either way."

"But I have to see her today, or tomorrow. Just soon."

Tadashi gave Hiro a weird, questioning look, "Why?"

"I-I've got something to give her." Hiro explained, a light blush on his face.

The elevator doors pulled apart, and the smell of medical alcohol filled their noses. They went to Aunt Cass' room, and opened the door quietly.

She was still asleep, and Tadashi didn't know if she was in a comatose or not, because he had not met with the doctor yet.

As if on queue, the doctor walked in without looking up, scanning the clipboard in his hands. When he finally realized that Tadashi and Hiro were there, he snapped his fingers out of glee, and pointed at them.

"I was just going to call you guys in to talk!" He went over to them quickly, glasses gleaming and teeth showing. "Cass woke up at about five in the morning, but only for an hour. She soon went back to sleep, however it is still something. She has been somewhat responsive, I suppose." He reported.

Hiro and Tadashi both gasped in unison, and checked over at Aunt Cass.

"She reacted to a pain stimulus, and Tadashi, you are educated with medicine, yes, or just engineering? I recognize that cap from anywhere." The doctor grinned.

"I major in medicine and robotic engineering." Tadashi answered, quite proudly.

"Okay, that's great. Well, I squeezed her trapezius muscle earlier and guess what? She reacted! We're getting somewhere, she's doing better." He stated.

Hiro took the same classes as Tadashi, and understood what was going on, so he stifled a childish squeal.

"Now, I'll keep you two informed, I must go. Goodbye, Mr. Hamada's!" The doctor exclaimed, shaking hands with the two firmly then rushed out.

Together, Hiro and Tadashi went over to Aunt Cass. They whispered her name, however they didn't get a response.

"She might respond if we keep talking to her, yeah?" Hiro said, hopping onto the bed and sat by her feet. "Let's tell her everything that has happened, good or bad." He added.

Tadashi sat down on the chair, and shuffled closer to the bed.

"Okay, you start?" Tadashi asked, grabbing Aunt Cass' hand.

Hiro nodded, then opened his mouth, "Well, today we had some good breakfast, though it was nothing compared to your cooking, Aunt Cass. I made a gift for [Y/N], you should wake up and see her. I think it would be good to have your support." He glanced at Tadashi and waited for him to speak.

Tadashi didn't notice it was his turn until Hiro tapped his shoulders.

"Oh!" Tadashi sat up a little. "Yeah, [Y/N] uh, she hadn't been very okay lately. It's crazy how I met her again."

Aunt Cass stirred around, however that was all.

"You haven't been here that long but it feels like forever." Tadashi laid his head on the mattress, still holding Aunt Cass' hand.

It had started getting sunnier outside, yet it was still a bit gloomy.

Tadashi's phone vibrated and he pulled it out, it was a text message from Honey Lemon. He read it and replied to it quickly, it was just an I miss you text message.

"[Y/N] and I are on good terms again, I don't know about Honey Lemon though." He sighed, and clenched the imprint of his phone through his pockets. "I love Honey Lemon so much, I love her so much, so much." He shook his head, "I wish you could respond, I want to know what you would do."

Hiro swallowed, and recalled three years ago.

Tadashi took a very long time to be happy after you two stopped talking, he sometimes didn't sleep because he would just breath out your name over and over the whole night. Some days he couldn't go to class since he was scared that if he say you, he wouldn't know what to do. It took him a long time to function normally, without you in his life those three years.

"Also, the kitchen is just so empty. I have no idea what to buy, I would like your help in that too." Tadashi said.

"Didn't [Y/N]'s mom say she would provide meals if we wanted her to?" Hiro brought up.

"Yeah, but," he didn't have to explain anymore, Hiro got it.

"You got to stop feeling so guilty and just confront her, you said you two were good now, what's stopping you?" Hiro questioned, eyebrows knitted together.

If Hiro was still younger, like fourteen year old Hiro, Tadashi wouldn't had been able to reply, he would've sugarcoated it. But after learning that Hiro already given up on the idea or romance, he knew better to.

"I'm scared of big changes, feeling like it's not going to be okay anymore. Meeting [Y/N] again made me feel really good, again. I haven't felt like that in such a long time, you know? I don't want that to change." Tadashi explained.

"Well, get use to it, what else do you think would happen? Big changes aren't always good, but they aren't always so bad either." Hiro countered.

"Okay, this is serious question, Hiro,"

"What is it?"

"When did you get so wise? Did you go on wikihow for how to give good advise, huh?"

Hiro laughed, and shrugged with a grin on his face.

Tadashi was serious, though he chuckled. Hiro was always the genius between the two, Tadashi was highly intelligent, but Hiro was the real smart guy here.

A/N: Again, thank you all for your support! This is my longest chapter yet, haha!

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