Big Hero 6: The Art Theives
Chapter 6: Dinner Date
"So, dinner with Tadashi, Aunt Cass and Hiro tonight," I say to myself, staring out my bay window the next sunny morning. "I bet Hiro has something up his sleeve. I'd better watch out for him tonight."
I head down for breakfast and meet my mother on the way as she comes up the stairs, presumably to wake me. "Oh, you're up," she says, smiling, and we head into the kitchen together. "So, are you ready for tonight?" she asks.
I giggle softly and shake my head. My dad, already seated at the table, winks at me. "You know, that Tadashi boy seems like a good kid," he says. "Kind, compassionate..."
I hide a blush and sit down at the table for breakfast, folding my hands in my lap. "Yeah," I say, "he is very nice. I can't wait for tonight."
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Meanwhile, back at the cafe, the boys and Aunt Cass are hard at work. Hiro sets a tray down on the counter, looking over at Tadashi, who is wiping down the tables. "So, big bro," Hiro says, examining his fingernail idly, "are you worried about tonight? I mean, you're going to get to know Sakura's parents. You've got to make a good first impression."
Tadashi rolls her eyes. "I'm not worried," he says firmly. The words it's not a crush runs through his mind, but he says nothing more.
Hiro sighs dreamlily. "Well, it's going to be one fun dinner," he says.
Tadashi gives him a pointed look and jabs a finger in his direction. "If you try anything crazy," he says warningly, "Aunt Cass is going to kill you."
"Relax, big bro!" Hiro says with a breezy laugh. "I never mess up!" He grins, and Tadashi facepalms.
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I pull on my shoes and settle my hat on my head; night has fallen, and we're ready to head to the cafe for dinner. I turn towards my mother and grin. "How do I look?" I ask.
"You look great, but Sakura, you shouldn't wear that old hat tonight," my mother says, pointing towards my headgear.
"Yeah," I say, pulling off my hat and examining it. "You're right. Thanks." I hang up my hat, and we head outside, into the night.
"Now," my mother tells me after a little while, just before we reach the cafe, "use your manors, Sakura. I'm sure Cass put a lot of work into this meal. Be polite."
I nod, and we head into the cafe. Aunt Cass greets us warmly at the door, offering each of us hugs in turn before leading us into the dining room, where Tadashi and Hiro are waiting.
"Hey, Sakura!" Hiro says, waving with a grin. "You got a new look! I like it!"
I look over my outfit again; it's definitely different than what I wore before. "Thanks!" I say, smiling, and we take our seats at the table.
Once dinner is served, we all begin eating. A little into the meal, Hiro breaks the comfortable silence.
"So, Sakura," he says, glancing over at me, "how do you like the city so far?"
"I love it," I say. "Everything is so beautiful, and there's so much to see."
Tadashi smiles and nods. It's only then I notice something missing, and I frown. "Hey, Tadashi?" I ask. "Where's that hat you're always wearing?"
"Oh, it's up in our room," Tadashi says. I nod, and we continue eating.
Hiro smirks up at me, and I frown again, bracing myself for the worst. What can Hiro possibly be thinking...?
"Soooo," Hiro says slyly, "I heard you got to meet Baymax."
"Yeah," I say. "That's true."
"You know," Hiro says, pushing a vegetable around his plate with his fork, "he can tell what people are feeling."
Tadashi blushes and kicks Hiro under the table. Hiro glares at him, and Tadashi glares back.
When we're finished eating dinner, I help Tadashi clean up. I set the dinner plates in the sink, and while the adults and Hiro continue their conversation at the table, we wash the dishes.
"You know," Tadashi says out of the blue, "you look good with your hair down."
I hide my blush. "Really?" I ask. "Thanks."
After the washing is finished, we begin drying and putting away.
"So, are you going to get a job anytime soon?" Tadashi asks. "I mean, just to make a little money."
I nod. "Yeah, probably," I say. "I'm hoping to find one I can work at after school."
Tadashi nods, and when we finish the chores, we head back into the dining room. Aunt Cass watches us arrive, grinning.
"You need a job, huh, Sakura?" Aunt Cass inquires. "Well, how about a job here in the cafe? You can work after-school shifts and on the weekends if you like."
"Sure!" I say, beaming. "That sounds like fun! And it'll give me something to do after school, too!"
"Yeah!" agrees Hiro with a sly smile. "That way, you'll be able to see Tadashi after school, too!"
Tadashi blushes. So do I. Shortly after that, my parents and I thank Aunt Cass for the meal, and we head back home.
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"So," says Hiro knowingly, elbowing Tadashi, "you'll be seeing her more often now, huh?"
Tadashi nods. "Yep," he says, "I guess I will."
"That's great!" says Hiro, grinning. "Just wait until I tell Baymax about this!"
Tadashi turns beet red and waves a warning finger in his brother's face. "Oh no you don't," he says, glaring. "I'm warning you, Hiro..."
Hiro laughs, sticks out his tongue, and flees the room.