Big Hero 6: The Art Theives
Chapter 14: Let Me Drive My Moped Into Your Heart
"I wish I had a moped like Tadashi," I hum to myself as I make my bed the next morning. "It'd be nice if I could stop taking the cable cars everyday. If I had a moped, I wouldn't have to worry about being late, either."
When my bed is made, I get dressed and head downstairs. "Morning, Mom, morning, Dad," I greet, opening the fridge and preparing myself a quick breakfast. My parents say goodmorning back, and as soon as I finish eating, I hurry outside, catch a cable car, and head to school.
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"So," Hiro says, as he and Tadashi head towards their classrooms, "if Sakura visits the cafe today, are you gonna turn into a lost puppy again?"
Tadashi rolls his eyes. "Nope," he says, "and you'd better hurry to your class. You're gonna be late."
Hiro also rolls his eyes. "Whatever, big bro," he says with a shrug.
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"You know, I think we should think about getting Sakura a moped," Sakura's mother says as she wipes down the table after breakfast. "It's more convenient than a cable car, and she'd be able to get home earlier. What do you think?"
Her husband nods. "That sounds like a good idea," he agrees. "In fact, I already know exactly which one she wants. She showed me it a little while back."
He grabs his coat, as does his wife, and they head outside.
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I head to my next class, and when I get there, I realize that I'm a few minutes early. I sit down at my desk, pull out my sketchpad and pencils, and begin a drawing of Tadashi. I blush, then quickly close my sketchbook when the rest of the students arrive to the class.
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"Hey there, Tadashi," Fred says as Tadashi and Hiro walk into the lab. "So, would you like a Scooby Snack? How about I brush your fur for you? Oh, you wanna go for a walk in the dog park, maybe?"
"What are you talking about, Fred?" Tadashi snaps.
"Well, Hiro told us how you were jealous of Sakura's new pet, remember?" Fred answers.
Tadashi blushes. "No, it's not that," he says, "I just didn't know who she was talking about."
Fred laughs and walks off, and a moment later, Honey Lemon approches Tadashi. "Hey, Tadashi," Honey Lemon begins, "have you seen my backpack? I can't find it anywhere, and I've heard that dogs are really good trackers."
She giggles, Tadashi glares at her briefly, and she leaves the room. Tadashi groans, buries his face in his hands, then continues his work.
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After school, I take a cable car back home, but when I head inside the house, my parents aren't there.
I sigh. "I guess they went out," I say, setting down my schoolbag by the door. Afterwards, I turn right back around and head up to the cafe.
"Good evening, Sakura!" Aunt Cass greets, crossing the room and giving me a hug. She pulls away, takes one look at my face, and frowns. "What do you look so down about?"
I sigh. "Well, my mom and dad weren't home when I dropped off my schoolbag," I explain, "and, well...I was kinda hoping for a moped so I could get to school easier, but...I don't think it's gonna happen."
Aunt Cass pats my back comfortingly and smiles warmly, and after a moment or two, I smile back.
The doors to the cafe swing open behind me, and in walks Hiro. "Heya, Sakura!" he says grandly. "Whoa. What're you so down about? You look pretty upset about something."
"I just wish I had a moped like your brother's so I can stop taking the cable cars to school all the time," I say. "It'd be a lot easier if I had a moped."
I visit for a little while longer, and then, after the sun goes down, I bid Hiro and Aunt Cass farewell and head back to my house.
My mom and dad are home now. They must've gotten back while I was at the cafe. "Hi there, sweetheart," my mom says with a warm smile. "How was your day?"
"It was good," I say; Kiba runs over, licking my hand, and I smile at him.
"Hey, Sakura, do you have a minute?" my dad asks, rising from his chair and walking over to me. "There's something in the garage I want you to see."
I nod and follow him to the garage, Kiba trailing behind us. "Now, close your eyes," my dad says, and I shut my eyes tightly. "And...open them!"
I open my eyes, and then, I gasp. "You got me a moped!?" I squeal, hurrying over. The moped is light purple with pink and blue stripes and bright, hot pink stars. The helmet has a pair of decorative purple wings on the top.
"It's just the one I wanted!" I say excitedly. "And you got the matching helmet, too!"
My dad chuckles. "Do you like it?" he asks.
"Oh, I love it!" I exclaim, leaping into his arms and hugging him tightly. "Thanks, Dad!"
"You're welcome," my father says. I rush out of the garage, give my mother a hug and thank her as well, and then, I run outside and sprint back down the sidewalk towards the cafe. I can't wait to tell everyone.
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"Guess what I just got!" I exclaim as I barrel through the doors, beaming brightly. Tadashi, Hiro, and Aunt Cass all turn to look at me.
"Let me guess," says Aunt Cass with a smile. "A moped?"
I nod excitedly. "It's amazing!" I say. "It's just the one I wanted, too!"
"That's awesome!" Tadashi says, smiling. "If you want, I could teach you how to drive it sometime."
"That'd be great!" I say, hugging him tightly. "Thank you!"
Shortly afterwards, I head back home with a spring in my step.
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"I knew it," Hiro says, grinning knowingly at his brother. "You totally have a crush on her. That look on your face proves it."
Tadashi sighs and shakes his head. "What do you know, Hiro?" he groans.