That week Hiro and Airi didn't see each other at all. He forgot that she was still in high school and had to be there until 3 every day. He also learned that she had dance almost every day of the week. They texted daily, but he just really wanted to see her. Friday finally came and Airi was supposed to come over to watch movies with him. Shai was gonna come to but she bailed last second and Hiro couldn't say that he was disappointed. It wasn't that he didn't like Shai. He just wanted to be alone with Airi. He set out a bunch of movies he hoped she would like and was making popcorn when she popped up behinds him.

"Hey Genius!" She said practically jumping on his back. Hiro jerked in shock and knocked his knee into the cabinet.

"Oww." He said hissing in pain.

"Ha oops." Airi said letting him go. He turned and looked at the girl who was trying not to smile with a gleam in her eye.

"Somehow I don't think you are." He said. She tilted her head to the side and pouted.

"I'm sorry. Is the poor baby ok?" She said cupping his cheeks. He rolled his eyes and leaned down to kiss her already puckered lips.

"You're ridiculous."

The microwave beeped and Hiro pulled her hands down from his face and turned her around.

"Why don't you make yourself useful and pick out a movie."

"Wow. Pushy much?"

He turned, pulled the popcorn out and put it in a bowl. When he got to the couch Airi had separated the movies into two stacks. The ones in her hand and the ones that were pushed back on the table.

"You don't like these kinds of movies?" He asked picking up the notebook. He was sure that all girls liked the notebook.

"They've never really been my thing. I don't know. I was probably just bitter about being single."

Hiro laughed and sat on the couch next to her. Her brow furrowed as she put movies down one by one until the last one was left.

"Let's watch this." she said shoving Startrek with Chris Pine into his face. He smiled when he realized that she had somehow picked his favorite out of all of them.

"Stop looking at me like that and put it in." she said tossing a kernel at his face. He threw a pillow at her and went over to the DVD player. The movie started and Airi had snuggled herself under Hiro's arm with the popcorn bowl in her lap. He reached over to get some and she pulled the bowl away from his hand.

"Oh...sorry." She said offering the bowl to him. "It's a reflex from hanging out with Shai."

Hiro put a handful of popcorn into his mouth and turned back to the movie.

"S'ok."

They sat in silence both fully engrossed in the movie. Airi's legs were folded up, one up to her chest and the other laying across Hiro's thigh. The popcorn tittered on her knee as she alternated between feeding herself and blindly shoving it into Hiro's face. He opened his mouth trying to catch as many as he could and ignoring her smirk as kernels fell into his lap. Once the popcorn was gone, Airi's focus began to dwindle and she was soon twirling her fingers through his black locks and running her hand through the mess that was his hair. He didn't say anything mostly because it felt really good and he didn't want her to stop but when her finger stared tracing the shell of his ear he moved away turning to her.

"What are you doing?" He asked rubbing his ear.

"You should get them pierced." She said going in to grab his earlobe. Hiro watched her brow furrow as she looked at his face never meeting his eyes. Her hand drifted over his cheek and up to his brow.

"And here."

She nodded in approval before her eyes flickered down to his.

"What do you say genius?" She said pushing his hair back. "Shai could do it for you."

"I don't think that Shai's certified." He said looking at the trail of piercings up her ear. He had a growing suspicion that those were the Latinas handy work.

"What? The bot fighter slash superhero is scared of a little home piercing?"

Hiro pouted and Airi's face mirrored his.

"Sorry. You don't have to get it if you don't want to. It would be really hot though." She mumbled the last part and sat back now practically on top of him because of their conversation. They watched the rest of the movie making small comments.

"Poor red shirts."

"I know. Finished before they've even begun."

"His accent is so cute."

"I'm right here."

"Yeah, but you don't have an accent."

They relaxed into each other, Airi's comfortable warmth was seeping through his thin t-shirt. He looked over at her while she was intensely watching the final battle in wonder. How was this girl who he had only known for a month affecting him so much. He was genuinely considering piercing his ears just because she would think it was cool.

"Why would they do that?" She said.

"What?" Hiro asked confused. In the movie the enterprise was shooting mercilessly at the enemy ship that was being pulled into a black hole.

"Why would they stay and shoot when they've already won? I mean, obviously they're not going to get away so why stay and risk being pulled in with them."

"True. It would make more sense to leave. Maybe they just wanted to make sure."

She rolled her eyes and pursed her lips.

"That's not a very good battle strategy."

"What do you know about battle strategy?"

The question came out with more bite than Hiro intended but Airi replied with just as much snark.

"Enough to know you should quit while you're ahead Mr. Superhero. Maybe you could learn some things from me."

"Oh yeah?"

"Totally. I could join your team. Big Hero 7."

Hiro laughed and was surprised when Airi scowled at him sitting up. His side instantly felt cold as she pulled away.

"What?" He asked confused.

"You don't think I could handle it?"

The question was posed seriously her large eyes narrowing into slits. The look on her face could rival GoGo's and Hiro was genuinely frightened.

"N-no. It's not that. I was just..."

"I'm not just some dainty ballerina. I can handle myself."

She was really worked up now. Hiro was scared that anything he did would anger her further. She frowned and turned away, irritation still etched on her features. Hiro took a deep breath before grabbing her hand. She tried to pull away but he just held on tighter.

"I never said you couldn't."

She stopped struggling and froze before relaxing her arm allowing it to fall onto the couch.

"I know. I'm sorry. I overreacted."

"You don't have to apologize."

Hiro watched as the corner of her mouth pulled up slightly. Her hand twisted so that their fingers were lined up and then laced together. Hiro looked down at their intertwined hands and watched as her thumb rubbed across the back of his hand. The end credits music was playing in the back ground and he was pretty sure he was sitting on a couple of popcorn kernels. He looked at Airi who was still looking at their hands like she was trying to solve something. He leaned over and pressed a lingering kiss to her cheek that caused her cheeks to lift up in a smile.

"Aunt Cass made some brownies yesterday." He said. "They're for the cafe but I don't think she'll miss them too much."

Her lips pursed a smile threatening to break out at any moment.

"You've been holding out on me Hamada."

She turned to face him, her brown eyes sparkling. His stomach flipped and he stood up pulling her with him. They walked downstairs hand in hand to the cafe where aunt Cass was cleaning up. The older lady stopped sweeping and smiled at them. Airi watched as her eyes flickered down to their hands and then to Hiro. She looked over at the boy who looked a little flustered, his cheeks red, but he didn't let go of her hand.

"Hey Aunt Cass." He said. His free hand went to rub the back of his neck and he looked at her sheepishly. "Got any brownies left."

Cass smirked at Hiro and chuckled.

"I guess. But only because your girlfriend here is so sweet."

He looked at Airi with a raised eyebrow and she shrugged.

"I stopped by here on Wednesday before dance."

"You were in a class so we just had some girl talk and she helped me clean up this huge spill in the kitchen." Cass explained as she went to get the brownies. "Sprinkles and coffee everywhere."

"Why didn't you tell me you were here?" Hiro asked.

"I don't know. I thought it would be weird I guess. 'Hey I know we've been dating for like a week but I showed up at your house but you weren't there. Catch ya later!'"

Hiro laughed at the funny voice and facial expressions she used. But he had to admit, when you put it that way it did seem kinda weird, though he had no doubt in his mind that he would have been nothing short of disappointed if she had texted him that she had come over and he hadn't been there.

"How about this. Text me next time and I'll make sure I'm here."

She looked at him with soft eyes and his stomach started doing flips again. They sat at a table by the window watching people go by while Airi ate her brownie, and most of Hiro's. He watched her snort from laughing so hard at one of his jokes and he realized that he really did like her. A lot.

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