Double Christmas

Hideki Hamada groaned in frustration as he flopped onto his bed putting an arm over his eyes. It was a few days before Christmas Eve in San Fransokyo and the youngest of the Hamada siblings had a dilemma…

He had no idea whatsoever as to what to get for Hiro.

Aunt Cass that was easy. Her stand mixer had broken and he had some amazon gift cards from swimming competitions that he never spent. So he had bought her a new one and it had arrived just that morning.

Tadashi another simple one. He was getting a new green cardigan since his old one was burnt up in the fire.

It was his own twin he was having the bigger issue with.

What do you get for the boy who can make everything?

Toolbox? He has twenty.

… New hoodie?

But that's what I got him last year… That darn hoodie he wears all the time is the one I gave him…

Hideki sat up looking at the picture on his nightstand. It was of the twins at a festival, one of many San Fransokyo offered. They were about ten in the picture and Hideki was hugging his brother as tight as he could. He remembered that day, it was during New Years and he was cold so he huddled up to his big brother.

"He's always got my back… So what do I get him…?"

The fourteen year old groaned flopping forward onto the blankets once more laying face down.

"I'M DOOMED!"

He laid there for a second contemplating before he got up and grabbed his phone dialing one of the numbers.

"Hola! Feliz Navidad!"

"Hey Honey, Merry Christmas to you too… Say… Do you got a little bit…? I need help… And I mean you're the shopping expert so-"

"Say no more. I was going to drag the others out anyway! We'll make a day out of it!"

"Thank you!"

He sighed in relief hanging up. He hurried downstairs seeing Tadashi looking like he was trying not to pout over something. "What's with that face?"

"Aunt Cass banned me from further turkey frying."

"Bro you played with fire. Literally. I don't think she wants the hospital to wonder what we do to you." Hideki hurried up to him hugging him quickly.

Tadashi smiled returning the embrace. "Hey what was that for?"

"What? I love you."

"Love you too… What'cha gonna do today?"

"Honey's gonna pick me up in a bit… I… Still gotta get something for Hiro…" He frowned. "I don't know what to do…"

Tadashi's gaze softened as he held his little brother close. "Hey… It's okay… You'll figure something out… But know this… Regardless he'll love it because it came from you."

Plus… He's not the only one with problems…

"I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! What do you get your little brother who sometimes you wanna just wrap up in bubble wrap so no one hurts him!?"

"Hiro you cannot wrap your brother in bubble wrap!"

I swear it's a twin thing… Hiro figured it out really quick after seeing Deki's last swim practice for the season but geeze…

"But nothing I can think of is good enough-"

"Hey." Tadashi tilted his chin up. "Don't talk like that Hideki. It's really the thought that counts."

"I… Can't… THINK of anything!"

"Well I know you will… Look from a new angle… If it comes from the heart you can't go wrong." Tadashi tapped his forehead. "Use that big brain of yours."

Hideki sighed slumping against his big brother. "I wish this was as easy as you make it…"

"Hideki I'm not as perfect as you guys think I am.'

The fourteen year old looked up. "You are perfect."

Tadashi sighed stroking his back. "I am so not perfect."

"Nope. Perfect." Hideki jumped up. "I gotta go!"

"Wait… Honey invited you and not me?!"

"Aw Tadashi you jealous? You know there's a thing called secret shopping without Captain Practicality hovering over your shoulder."

Tadashi smirked ruffling his hair. "Oh that's fine. I still gotta make some last minute arrangements myself."

Hideki chuckled. "... Wait where's Hiro-nii?"

"Waiting for me in the garage. You're banned from it for a few hours today."

"I'll be gone most of the afternoon so no worries."

There was a knock at the door.

"Seriously though I GOTTA GO!"

"Bye!"

Tadashi walked him out waving to their friends and his brother as they headed off.

oooooo

"So why did we come to the biggest mall in town a few days befor Christmas?" Wasabi asked over the noise of the crowd as the five tried to not get separated.

"Admit it, we all got stuff we gotta get done." Gogo deadpanned holding onto Fred's arm as to not get jostled.

"And I don't know what to get for Hiro-nii!" Hideki sighed crossing his arms managing to get out of the crowd and waited for the others.

They all knew he sometimes still struggled with feeling like he was an equal among them, and especially to the older brothers he admired so much.

"Well that's why we're here little man." Fred ruffled his hair as Hideki chuckled trying to smooth it down.

"Hey…"

Honey looked around. "Hm…"

"Though… I thought you guys would've been done…"

"Well some of us…" Gogo gave Fred a pointed look. "Forgot to tell us they were plotting a White Elephant Exchange over at SFIT."

"...Fred that's just mean."

"In my defense we had that drunk guy who was trying to pick a fight with a mall Santa to deal with."

Hideki cringed remembering that. "Yep. That was weird."

"Yep. Well shall we?"

"Right!"

As the afternoon went on Hideki found himself enjoying getting one on one time with the others. He spent plenty of time with them of course, but it was mainly around his brothers so he tended to fall quiet. This time he got to open up more and feeling like he was able to help at least a little.

Including when Honey Lemon was pondering a gift for Tadashi.

"Are you sure he'd want this?" Honey asked looking into the bag she was carrying.

"Honey, I promise you he will love it." Hideki assured before he slowed down seeing something in the bookstore window.

"What is it little man?"

Hideki pointed to a book in the display. "Through the Dark by Alexandra Bracken… It's from The Darkest Minds, Hiro loves that series to death… It's one of his favorites… And…" He leaned in. "Oh! They got Rick Riordan's new book too…"

"Well then what are you waiting for?' Gogo shoved him towards the entrance. "Woman up!"

"Okay, okay I'm goin'!" Hideki laughed hurrying to get what he needed. He doubled back when he noticed something else and grinned also grabbing it.

Well I know one thing. Hiro-nii's been too busy to check the new releases lately…

I might actually got something…

ooooooooo

"Alright easy now…" Tadashi stepped back as Hiro carefully went over what he was working on with a tool known as a dremel. The teen's posture was relaxed, in his element, sanding down what he was working on.

"You sure he'll like this?" He paused pushing his work goggles up.

"Hiro you know he will."

"I know… Just… Should I have gotten him something extra?"

"You know all you have to do is enclose a bag of Hershey's chocolate in the same box as this stuff and you'll be in his good graces for the next year." Tadashi ruffled his hair. "...You know… He's been worried about what to get you too… You guys have been through so much together but he still doesn't know what to do sometimes…"

Hiro frowned a bit. "He doesn't have to get me anything."

"Hiro you're his big brother. His idol. You know how much you mean to him."

Hiro nodded remembering back to the time during the "Yokai Incident" gripping his dremel a bit tighter. Working on the microbots together. Helping each other feel better when Tadashi wasn't there.

Heck even now they still wound up huddled close to one another.

"He's Otouto… He means a lot to me too Dashi…"

Tadashi nodded a gentle look in his eyes. "I know buddy… But I'm just saying… You guys really are twins…"

"Well here's hoping I can read his mind enough then. Back to work!"

"Right."

oooooooooooo

The next few days came by quickly, the Hamada's getting last minute arrangements done. Cass was hard at work in the cafe, her boys doing their best to help with the holiday order rush.

"My hands are gonna break if I have to decorate another gingerbread house." Hiro groaned rubbing his right wrist with a wince.

Hideki looked up, still going strong with a rather elaborate looking one. One of their professors had ordered one of the Ishitoka Robotics lab, including a scene on the inside. It was not easy but it for him was fun since it was a simple shape and he could go nuts.

Though at this rate he noticed this thing was going to be hard to decorate on the inside. "You okay?"

"Been working my hands really hard lately, they just hurt a bit."

Hideki frowned. "Why don't you have Tada-nii or Baymax look at it…?"

"It's not that bad." Hiro shrugged. "How's it coming?"

"Just finished Clark."

"... Clark?"

"... The shark?"

"Oh!"

Hideki nodded as he went back to work yawning a bit. It was Christmas Eve now and he was tired he would admit. But he was looking forward to just relaxing with his family the rest of the evening.

The day had gone by well enough. SFIT's gift exchange went off without a hitch… Tadashi was distracted at times with a new black cloak bought by Honey Lemon.

"It's just like Black Jack's… It even has a ribbon tie…"

Hideki had wound up giving his present to his aunt early. It was way too important a work day to hide it. She was utterly elated and had squealed hugging her youngest nephew tightly.

"You know me way too well! That's my little chef!"

Even now she was sighing happily while she worked using it. "Oh I am so going to make some fresh soba noodles for New Years now."

"You know Aunt Cass I'd be totally okay with that tonight." Hiro quipped.

"We do Chinese take out on Christmas Eve Hiro. We never stray from tradition." Cass smirked. "I love you boys a LOT but after the duck incident…"

"... Yeah. Duck incident. Let's never speak of it again-Tadashi stop stroking your cape and help me with this fondant please!"

"...Aww Little bro I suck at fondant you know that."

Hideki rolled his eyes. "Yeah you guys suck at something when ya don't wanna do it. I'm onto you. I guess I'll just take your gifts back to the store-"

Tadashi and Hiro gasped and hurried to help.

"That's what I thought!"

Cass laughed shaking her head. "You guys know you sound just like your parents right?"

Tadashi chuckled remembering. "Oh yeah…"

"Tomeo I am taking back your present if you don't help me in the kitchen!"

"B-but 'Yuki!"

"NO BUTS!"

In time they were done and getting a chance to relax. Hiro was messing with his guitar that he had gotten over the last two months, tuning it.

"Lessee…" He started to play a riff, getting into the rhythm.

It was no Christmas song though. Cass groaned, while Tadashi and Hideki laughed.

"Boys Immortals is NOT an appropriate tune for Christmas!"

Hiro smirked before he put his guitar away. "Nah 'sides… I gotta do something. When I get back though, movie?"

"Sure. Besides… I just remembered I have to do something as well."

"Y-yeah uh… Me too."

The family hurried off as, in years past and this year was no exception… They forgot about wrapping until the final moment.

It was awhile before they call came forth looking sneaky to one another as they set their items under the tree.

"... Hey Tadashi?" Hideki asked as they started to get ready for their movie.

"Hm?"

"Can we bring out Baymax…? It's his first Christmas…"

Tadashi hummed in thought. "... Alright go for it."

"YES!" The boy cheered before running upstairs.

Hiro smirked getting an extra set of decorations. Before long Baymax waddled down the stairs looking around curiously listening patiently to Hideki's explanations.

The nurse bot didn't see Hiro coming… As usual since the elder of the twins was sneakier at getting around the nursebot's watchful optics.

Hiro grinned running around Baymax with a string of lights.

"HEY!" Tadashi yelled from the kitchen.

Hideki bounced in place hopping up to put a star on Baymax's head.

"Now you're really in the holiday spirit." Hiro chuckled.

"... I have some concerns."

"It's all good. C'mon we're gonna watch some movies!"

"Popcorn's done!"

They all settled on the couch Baymax sitting off to the side petting Mochi the cat enjoying his company.

Hideki gave the calico a look. "Traitor."

"Alright which one first?"

"Iron Man 3!"

"Charlie Brown Christmas."

"Well I vote for A Christmas Story." Cass quipped.

The boys groaned. "Not that one." Tadashi pleaded.

"ANYTHING BUT THAT!" Hiro yelled.

"Aunt Cass it's on ALL the time tomorrow. You can sit and watch the whole marathon even."

"Alright, alright ya big babies. How about The Polar Express?"

They looked to each other and nodded.

"Sounds good. Then Iron Man 3." Hiro insisted.

"We'll watch 'em all. We're not going anywhere." Hideki chuckled.

They soon settled in watching their movies, laughing at some parts, jumping at others. When it was over, the Hamada's were tired, huddled close to each other.

Cass yawned getting up and carefully hauling Hiro over one shoulder, she looked to Baymax. "Mind helping me get the others? We'll just stick them all on Hiro's bed."

"Of course."

Once they were tucked in Cass headed downstairs and picked up Mochi.

"Alright now to finally watch that darn thing."

ooooo

Once morning came, it took them a bit to actually get to opening presents. Because as a general rule… Breakfast first, presents after.

Once that was done (after some laughs and some friendly arguments over whether or not sticking marshmallows into pancakes was offensive to Baymax) they all gathered around the tree.

"Can I go first…?" Hideki asked quietly.

"Yeah little bro." Tadashi smiled.

Hideki grinned before he passed out his.. Two to Hiro and two to Tadashi… And one extra one for Cass. "Sorry… I gave you yours yesterday so…. Is this okay?"

"Oh sweetie it is." She kissed his head. "Alright… One… Two...THREE!"

They tore open the paper eyes going wide and grinning.

"Deki! You got me the Young Black Jack dvd!? And a new cardigan?" Tadashi hugged him tightly. "Thanks!"

Hideki laughed. "Anything for you Dashi." He looked to Hiro with a hopeful look. Hiro had a look of utter joy in his face as he looked at his new books reading the summaries before flipping through the pages briefly.

"W-well Hiro-nii?"

Hiro looked to his twin and set his books down hugging him tightly. Hideki smiled returning the embrace.

"It's perfect… Deki how did you know…?"

"Well… I just picked what I know you like…" Hideki nuzzled him keeping close. "I'm so glad…"

"Otouto…" Hiro kissed his head. "You could never disappoint me ya know that?"

"I know… I just want you happy."

Hiro smiled hugging him close.

"Already did that by just being my brother."

Hideki smiled a warm look in his eyes.

"You too…"

"Now… I want my turn!" Cass stated.

They passed theirs around before it was Hiro's turn. Namely he was waiting a bit nervously to see Hideki's reaction.

The longer haired twin blinked as he pulled out a homemade set of swim goggles. Much, much better quality than the ones he was using currently. "Hiro-nii…?"

"I know yours are starting to go… Do you like it?"

Hideki grinned before tackle hugging his twin brother. "I LOVE IT! THANK YOU!"

"Ack! I've been Otouto-glomped!"

Tadashi smirked before scooping them both up. "Gotcha!"

"ACK!" They laughed. "TADA-NII!"

Cass sighed happily as she sat back watching her boys play.

Another good Christmas…