Two weeks passed by. You were starting to settle in. Many of your breaks from uni were spent with friends. You hadn't seen Hiro since your first day, but everywhere you went people seemed to be talking about either him, or Big Hero 6. You didn't know what anyone in the team apart from Hiro looked like and quite frankly, you didn't exactly care. You had a lot to think of, like upcoming deadlines and stuff.

Most of the time you studied, watched series, read online, and ate cake with your fellow students in random cafés. This time you were at the Lucky Cat Café with two friends from school; Alessia, and Jamie. They were sweet, and you guys were having a great time just taking it easy.

All of the sudden, the door slammed open and in came a guy a bit older than you, and your friends. He was dressed in a green beanie with a lizard print and a peculiar neon green necklace. He ran up to the woman behind the cashier whom he seemed to know, and started to tell her something. He was gesturing wildly, and got louder by the second. Jamie stared in the guys direction, and wrinkled his nose.

He turned back to you, and whispered "Wow" in an over exaggerated manner. "Do you guys see that?" he asked. Alessia told him to stop. "I'm serious. Look at him" Jamie continued. You weren't paying too much attention to any of them. Since you knew Alessia was telling him to mind his own business you kept on reading your comic, or well, re-reading your comic. You'd bought it a day before, and couldn't wait to read the next issue.

You kept reading while Jamie kept whispering about the newcomer. "He's leaving!" he hissed following the other guy who was walking towards the door. "What the-" Jamie stopped mid-sentence. "His staring at us!" he mumbled nervously. You looked up and your eyes met for a split second. The guy most have taken it as an invite because one second he was on his way out and the next he was all over the table.

"I love that comic!" he exclaimed excitedly. You didn't really know what to say. "Yea. It's great isn't it?" you responded politely.

"So great! My favorite part is where the super villain realizes that the hero knows of his evil plans and sets a trap for her. Best part ever! And later when they have the flight off on the roof. And- OMG! Did I spoil it for you! Wow, man I'm so sorry!" he rambled.

"Nah, it's okay I'm just re-reading it." You answered.

"Really? Why?" he asked surprised.

"Oh you know. Haven't been able to find the next issue that's all" you explained.

"Huh, that so. Hey I know a place just down this street called, The Comic Empire. I'm on my way there right now to pick up a statue I've ordered last week. You guys could tag along if you want to" he smiled.

You looked at your friends. Jamie had an intense face expression and you got the feeling that he tried to tell you something telepathically. Alessia just shrugged. "Sure, why not" she said. Jamie sighed in defeat and stood up. You and Alessia stared at him. "What? I'm not gonna let you go off with this guy all alone. Besides, there's no way I'll just sit and watch while you guys dump me here." With that you left the café.

The comic store where just a few meters away just like the guy had said. You could actually see a corner of it from the café if you looked really closely. It was centered in a bright blue building with a gigantic sign stating the Comic Empire.

You guys stepped in. The store was amazing. Not only were there comics everywhere you looked, but the room was also filled with merchandise, DVD's, board games, and other types of books. "Wow. This place is great!" you gasped. "I know, right? It's too cool to be true." All of the sudden he grabbed your sleeve, and started to drag you to an information counter. You got a little surprised. "Uhm hang on…" you started. "Hang on Fred" the boy said and smiled.

You didn't have a chance to say anything more because you were already standing in front of a shop assistant.
"Hi, Fred! How are you? Here to pick up the package?" she smiled. "Yea, and my friend here is looking for the next issue of this." He hauled your comics up on the desk.

The girl went into a storage room behind her and came out with a large box. After giving it to Fred she started to tap on her computer. "The issue is on shelf 22C, section 2." The girl made an attempt to lead the way, but Fred stopped her.

"Thanks, but we'll take care of it. I know where it is. Thanks anyway, Sophie!" he said.
"Sure, thanks, Fred!" she nodded.
He picked up the box under his arm, and gestured for you to follow.

As you walked to the shelf you bumped into Alessia and Jamie. They were looking at some mangas.
"We'll be going over there" you pointed.
"Sure thing. We'll hang by the manga. Text if you need anything!" Alessia said. Jamie was to busy looking around. You were surprised that he were into that stuff, but you found it a pleasant surprise.

While you and Fred walked he told you about a bunch of cool stuff. Meet-ups he wished he'd been to, the ultimate panel he wished he'd be able to put together, and favorite comics and such.

By the end of the day when you finally got out all of you had a bag in each hand. Alessia had bought a wallet, and two DVD's. Jamie had bought a cook book to do with the games of thrones, and some mangas. You got your comic book, and cute keychain, and Fred had his statue. Before you splitted up Fred gave you his numbers. He told you that if you had any questions about fandom, comics in particular, or just wanted to talk or hang out in the store you could hit him up.

If it had been any other guy you would have thought that he was hitting on you, but Fred didn't seem like that at all. He looked happy just to have someone to talk to about this stuff, and so were you.