Universe(s): Treatment Course/Canon Big Hero 6, From the Ashes/Digimon Hero 6, Immortal 7 and The Phoenix

It was a normal day at Sacred Flame High School. Kathleen and her friends were sitting at their favorite spot by the window in the cafeteria at lunch, talking and laughing a little.

"Then, Hiro got grabbed and Baymax wouldn't let go! He was on such low battery he was like totally drunk!" Kathleen laughed as she recalled the events of the day before. "Hiro couldn't get him to let go for a whole twenty minutes!"

"Bahahaha!" Acacia and Tomino cracked up.

"Those robots love givin' him trouble don't they?" Acacia snickered, taking a bite out of her lunch. "He's gonna start the robot takeover one day, I'm sure."

"I'm sure once he gets the hang of it, it'll be fine." Tomino giggled.

"Oh, I'm sure." Kathleen sighed happily. "Then when we finally got him loose, we went upstairs and watched movies. I finally got him to watch Your Name."

"GOOD!" The two other girls nodded to themselves.

"Did he cry?"

"I'm not at liberty to say for his sake." She shrugged.

"Heh, too bad he doesn't go to our school, he could go to our dances and stuff."

Kathleen lowered her head a little. She had forgotten that was coming up.

"Oh… probably shouldn't have said that." Tomino cringed. "Come on, Kat. we know getting a date for the dance isn't the most important thing in the world. It's a high school thing after all and is just a one night thing. Not like you have to find someone or you'll be lonely for the rest of your life."

"I know but… I just kind of wish someone would ask me just so I can get experience…" Kathleen sighed, resting her cheek on her hand. "I admit, I envy the girls who get asked out."

"Well, not everyone dates in high school." Acacia shrugged, but her look got serious. "But I think that's not what this is about." She smirked a little. "You wish Hiro would ask you."

Kathleen turned bright red.

"G-Guys!"

"I KNEW IT!" Acacia poked Tomino in the shoulder. "You owe me a mochi!"

"HEY!" Kathleen fiddled with her hair. "Is it that obvious?"

"Just a little."

"Yeah but you know the rules about outsiders."

"Well… why not have your own fun then?" Tomino suggested.

"Huh?"

"Let's be honest, our dances kind of suck. Heck, I'm not even planning on going. I'm planning on hosting my own little thing for us awkward people." Tomino had a glint in her teal eyes. "Gonna be mixing some sweet REAL music and not that crap they play at the dances."

"And some real food?" Acacia asked. "Cause I'm tired of eating cafeteria food twice in one day with that stuff."

"I mean… unless the gal I'm hoping would also cater for us doesn't want to."

Both looked to Kathleen.

"Meep."

"C'mon, you make amazing food Kathleen. Why not share it with more than us and the Hamadas?"

"I dunno… Maybe." She hummed in thought. "I mean, I could make a variety of stuff and get Mom and Alice to help out."

"Aaaand." Tomino grinned. "You could ask Hiro to come. We don't require fancy attire, just proper grooming."

Kathleen went bright red.

"A-Are you saying… I… I should ask him on a DATE!?"

"Yes." They grinned.

"B-But-!"

"Just ask him, you bring him and have a good time."

"Guuuuuuuuys."

"And you can decide what food to subject us to."

"... Deal." She was still bright red though as she thought it over.

A date with Hiro Hamada. Would he even want to?

Guh… It's weird to think like that. I've been quiet about it forever.

"And hey, if you want to make it easier on yourself, just say Tomino and Acacia are having a sick party and you would love him to be there." Acacia grinned. "That'll make it less awkward. Think you can do that?"

Kathleen hummed in thought about it for a minute before nodding.

"Yeah, I think I can do that."

"Then before next week, ask him."

"Right!"

If I don't die of a heart attack first.

oooooo

Kathleen was nervous. So far, her plan was going alright. She was over at the Hamadas, making lunch with Hiro. She had been waiting for a moment to drop the question but she wasn't sure how to bring it up. Right now, there was just silence between the two as they worked.

Just do it!

Kathleen nodded to herself.

"U-Um, Hiro?" she asked, looking up from her chopped cucumbers. "C-Can I ask you something?"

"Hm? Sure thing." Hiro looked up from the pot of curry he was stirring. "What is it?"

Kathleen gulped, trying not to forget to breathe.

"Well… um… next Saturday, Tomino and Acacia are having a party and I'm providing for it. I-It's basically a cool hang out for us awkward people who aren't a big fan of the school dances and I… I was wondering if… if you… if you would… like to um… go… accompany…" She took a deep breath before blurting it out. "Go with me to it as my accompaniment!"

GAH! I DIDN'T EVEN SAY IT RIGHT!

Hiro hummed in thought as Kathleen tried not to freak out internally. He didn't have any plans on that day and it had been awhile since he had hung out with a bunch of kids his own age.

"Sure thing." He told her as her eyes widened. "Just tell me what time to come pick you up and if you need any help with carrying food or whatever."

"O-Okay!" She grinned. "U-Um it's not formal but Tomino did say come properly groomed. Don't know what means but I guess kind of a hybrid between fancy and casual?"

"I'll make sure to wear a nice outfit then. I think I got some dressier clothes. Nothing super fancy but enough… I could also put on a tie."

"If you can tie it."

"I'll harass Tadashi." He grinned. "I'll be glad to come. Though I do have one request."

"Oh yeah?"

"Make that stew you like to make when it's cold. Haven't had that in awhile."

"Sure!"

"Then we have ourselves an outing." Hiro grinned.

"Y-Yeah." Kathleen smiled, getting back to work on the cucumbers.

I have a date with Hiro Hamada.

I have a DATE with Hiro Hamada!

oooooo

The night of the event came fast. Kathleen was in her room, adjusting the outfit she had chosen for the evening. She decided on a pink and purple plaid shirt, having it open to show her white t shirt underneath and nice light blue jeans. She had her hair down in pigtails, having them hang on her shoulders.

"Okay… I think I'm ready."

There was a knock on her doorway as she looked to see Irene leaning on it, a proud look on her face.

"You look beautiful dear."

"Hehe, thanks, Mom." She smiled. "Think I need anything else?"

Irene looked her over, before taking off the necklace she herself had been wearing, a silver celtic knot, placing it around her daughter's neck.

"There. Perfect."

Kathleen's eyes were wide as a grin came across her face.

"Really?"

Irene smiled.

"Yes. My daughter should look her absolute best on her first date."

Kathleen giggled, blushing a bit.

"Hard to believe it, even though Hiro probably doesn't see it that way."

Irene smiled.

"Oh, boys can be a bit dense. Your father was the same way when it came to these matters." She chuckled. "He finally wised up when your grandfather warned him if he made me cry he was going to get thrown into the sea."

"Oh gosh!"

"Luckily for your father, he got the hint and promised to never do that to any potential suitors."

"Phew. Besides, he's known Hiro for years. He knows he's good."

"Exactly."

The doorbell rang as Kathleen jumped a little. Irene grinned.

"And I think you need to get goin' dear!"

"Right. I love you. I'll be good and call when I'm coming home."

"Atta girl. Be safe."

With that, she hurried to meet Hiro at the door… trying not to laugh at the scene before her. Charlie was standing right beside him, giving him a glare that just read 'doom'.

"What's going on here?"

"Makin' sure he knows to treat my sister good."

"Charlie Coleman, you better not!"

Kathleen giggled, looking to Hiro, surprised at his choice of attire. He was wearing khakis and had a white shirt on with a vest over that was red with pinstripes. Only thing that wasn't different was his messy hair though she noted it was brushed to the side a little.

"Wow… You look good. I mean, not that you don't normally but you look handsome Hiro-" Kathleen brought a hand over her mouth. "I-I mean..."

Hiro blushed, rubbing the back of his neck, giving a sheepish grin.

"T-Thanks. I didn't wanna stand out too much but I thought you can't go wrong with red."

"You look great."

Hiro took a second look at her, blushing more.

She's so cute.

"Y-You look amazing."

Kathleen twirled her hair a little.

"T-Thank you… I think I recognize that vest. Wasn't that from the cosplay we did not too long ago for Halloween?"

He gave a sheepish grin.

"Yeah, I thought it was nice enough to bring out again."

"It's perfect."

Hiro nodded, offering his arm.

"Shall we?"

Kathleen blushed but nodded, looping her arm around his.

"We shall."

"Be sure to bring her home by 10:30, alright?" Irene said, giving her daughter a kiss on the head. "Oh! Before you go, can I get a picture of you two?"

"Well, would you be okay with that Hiro?"

"Yeah, of course."

They stood up straight, Hiro resting his head against Kathleen's as Irene snapped a few pictures.

"There, perfect."

"Be sure to text Aunt Cass those." Hiro grinned. "Thanks and I'll take care of her."

"Will do. Have fun!"

Both nodded before heading off.

Soon, they were at the party. Just as promised, it was a nice little gig. There weren't a ton of teens but enough to call it a party. Nice music was playing at just the right volume so people could socialize and not have to scream at each other. Teens were either dancing together or hanging around the snack table, partaking of the various treats that Kathleen and her mother had prepared and the place was lit beautifully with nice circular lights that gave the event a nice warm yellow glow.

"This is quite the shindig." Hiro noted as he and Kathleen walked through, looking around. "What do you wanna do first?"

"Well…" She fiddled with her fingers. "Maybe we could dance a little if you wanna."

"Sure." He smiled. "I mean, I'm not graceful like Tadashi but I know a few things."

Kathleen nodded as they headed for the dance floor.

They turned to each other, getting into position. Kathleen's cheeks warm up as her eyes locked with Hiro's. Before she knew it, they started to dance, moving across the dance floor with ease. She couldn't tear her eyes away from Hiro's.

Have… they always been that warm soft shade of brown?

Have her eyes always looked like this? Just… shining in the light?

Hiro and Kathleen continued on, quiet, just enjoying the music and each other's company.

Gradually, Kathleen became more and more calm. She was happy right where she was.

Tomino and Acacia looked at the sight, grinning at how happy the two looked.

"Cute." Tomino grinned. "Yep, definitely not changing the music till they're done."

"Good idea." Acacia nodded. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to be sure Sombrita isn't trying to eat something off the snack table."

They looked over and Acacia gulped, running over, seeing her goat had her little legs perched on a crate, trying to get at it.

"Ai-yi-yi! Sombrita!"

Tominio shook her head as her friend ran off to go detain her goat.

Should've left the goat at home.

She turned her attention back to Hiro and Kathleen, smirking a bit as she saw Kathleen rest her head on Hiro's shoulder, blushing up a storm.

"I-Is this okay?" she asked.

Hiro smiled warmly, resting his head against hers.

"This is perfect, Kathleen." He told her quietly. "I'm really glad you invited me."

"You are?"

"Yeah… I never liked school dances. I skipped them when I was in high school. Helped that I graduated early but… I never thought something like this could actually be fun."

"Well… truth be told, the dances the school hosts are rather lame and too noisy. I prefer… slow. Take a moment to just enjoy the moment. Can't really get that at the school ones since they're basically a rave for young teens."

"Yeah, that's a pretty big complaint I remember Dashi had too about it and girls were rude sometimes to him." Hiro brought both arms around her. "I like living in the moment. Being right here."

Kathleen blushed, huddling closer to him.

"I agree… Plus, I hear sometimes they sneak stuff in that shouldn't be there."

"I heard stories. Some people spike the punch. Tadashi told me the one dance he went to had that happen and he basically dragged your siblings out."

"Yeah I remember that. So… I'm glad Tomino did this." Kathleen sighed happily. "I like this a lot."

"I like it too, Kit-Kat." He sighed in content, nuzzling her a little. "I'm having such a great time. This is just what I needed after a long week."

"She should do this more often."

Both nodded, going quiet, only the music and chatter in the background being heard. Soon, they stopped, Kathleen pulling back a little.

"So… wanna get some food? My feet are getting tired."

"Sure thing." Hiro lead her off the dance floor, over to the snack table… finding Acacia had tied Sombrita's lead to the table leg. "... What's with the goat?" He asked, confusion in his voice.

"Oh, that's Sombrita." Kathleen brought a hand to her face. "Acacia's loyal pigme goat. I thought Tomino and I made it clear bringing her was a bad idea but I guess the goat didn't want her going to party without her."

"I guess not." Hiro offered a hand to her, Sombrita sniffing it before allowing him to pet her. "Sure is friendly though."

"Just don't give her any food. Acacia already had to put her on a diet after Christmas last year."

Hiro snickered.

"Noted."

"Yep." Kathleen grinned. "So…" She picked up a ball of chocolate that had gummy bears in it. "Chocolate with gummy bears anyone?"

"Yes please!" Hiro grinned taking one for himself, tossing it in the air catching it in his mouth. "Mm!"

"You are such a showoff." She giggled.

"What? It's just my nature."

"Sure, sure."

The event carried on for the rest of the night. It was getting close to the end. The music was very quiet now, teens starting to head home. Tomino scanned the area, finding herself puzzled that she couldn't see Hiro and Kathleen anywhere.

I don't think I saw them leave.

Then she saw them and had to keep herself from squealing. Hiro and Kathleen had to decided to huddle in a corner where a tree was, the two teens resting against each other, content where they were.

Oh… My… Gosh.

She quickly whipped out her phone, snapping a photo.

So sharing this later.

Kathleen's head was bobbing as she kept close to Hiro, her eyes barely open. It had been a long night but full of fun. She looked up at him, huddling closer.

"Did you have fun Hiro?" She asked quietly.

"Loads of fun." He smiled. "Did you?"

"The best." She smiled, resting her head under his. "You really showed me a good time."

"I'm glad, Kat." He rested his head atop hers, sighing happily.

I really wanna do things like this with her more often… I wonder…

Kathleen nuzzled.

"Kat?" He asked.

"Mm…?"

"... Wanna do something like this again?"

"If you want to."

"I do."

"Then we can… Probably not something exactly like this but… we can do something just as fun that the school could never do."

"It's our own kind of fun. That's what makes it's special."

"And I'm with a pretty special guy."

Hiro chuckled, hugging her, his face heating up.

"How about we go for a walk and some ice cream sometime?"

"Sure!"

"Then it's da-deal."

Then it's a date.