A/N

This was probably the most fun and difficult chapter for me to write. Not to mention the longest. I should warn everyone though, this chapter does get pretty heated but I promise nothing happens.

Tadashi furiously started working on the bathroom sink. He would prove to them he was working just as hard as they were and that he was here because he did his job well, not because he used sex to get here. You're only here because he's dating you… a voice darkly whispered. No…he'd do this even if we were just friends Tadashi firmly told himself and forced himself to focus on his work. No, Fred did this because they were friends. He'd done similar things for his other friends before; they just didn't know it was him getting them money when they needed it.

In the past when people said things like this about him he was able to shrug it off and move on, but with Fred it felt…different. Maybe it was because secretly he was terrified that the only reason Fred was doing this was because he wanted sex. Though they'd never had a long conversation on the subject, the topic had come up before and Fred knew that Tadashi really didn't want sex yet. But that was a long time ago, what if Fred thought Tadashi's opinion in the subject changed or….what if he really didn't care what Tadashi thought. He'd done so much and so far hadn't asked for anything in return. If Fred asked, could he really say no after all he'd done for Tadashi? He probably owed it to Fred…

Tadashi angrily threw the wrench he was using back into his toolbox and leaned back against the counter. How was he supposed to get any work done if he kept getting distracted? He needed to focus. If he didn't he'd risk losing Hiro, and Tadashi refused to let that happen,

"Tadashi?" Fred asked, poking his head into the bathroom.

"Hey Fred," Tadashi greeted, trying to sit up and smile. He couldn't tell Fred about what he'd heard what if he didn't believe him? And even if Fred did believe him what could Fred possibly do? All telling him anything would do is stir up trouble and make people angry, and Fred didn't deserve to have to deal with any more of Tadashi's troubles.

"Everything okay?" Fred asked sitting down.

"Yea just a little tired," Tadashi lied. He would not dump any more of his problems onto Fred; he had enough to deal with.

"Probably because you've been working non-stop since you got here two weeks ago," Fred deadpanned a strange look on his face.

"I was playing with Hiro-" Tadashi began, but Fred cut him off.

"For like five minutes! You need to take a real break!"

"I'd love to but I need to work to-"

"According to Heathcliff, if you don't take a break, you'll start violating labor laws….well actually you have. So he told me to tell you, after you finish this sink you can't work again until Monday." Fred declared.

"But that's two days from now!" Tadashi exclaimed. Two perfectly good work days that he couldn't let go to waste.

"Dude, labor laws! You need to take a couple days off!" Fred exclaimed. "Or if that's not good enough, would you do it for me and Hiro? I-I want to take you out on a date tonight and I'm sure Hiro would love to spend a weekend with his big bro." Mr. Lee had made it very clear that Heathcliff was his right hand man and that if Heathcliff said Tadashi needed to do something, he should do it.

"All right, all right…I should have the sink done in an hour and then I won't work until Monday," Tadashi relented. Fred grinned brightly at him and asked,

"Will you go out with me tonight?"

"Who will watch Hiro?" Tadashi asked.

"Heathcliff already offered…in fact he was the one who suggested I take you out for a date night."

"Seriously?" Tadashi asked, amazed. He was sure Heathcliff despised him like the others seemed too.

"Yea, I think he loves watching Hiro and he really likes you," Fred said. "So?" Tadashi really missed going on quiet dates with Fred. Any time spent with him these past two weeks had always included Hiro. And as much as Tadashi loved him, some time with just Fred would be nice. It might even help him relax and not worry so much about what Fred was 'actually' thinking about him,

"Yea," Tadashi finally said, "That would be wonderful."

Initially Fred had been worried that Tadashi would say no to the date, but when he said yes, Fred was sure he would start floating. He couldn't remember the last time he and Tadashi went on a date with just the two of them, it would be really nice. Two hours after Fred talked to Tadashi the pair where on Tadashi's moped heading to the Lucky Cat Café.

Since Heathcliff was watching Hiro, Tadashi offered to drive them on his moped, claiming he hadn't driven it in a while and wanted to again and though Fred would have rather had Tadashi just sitting back and relaxing, he technically wasn't working so Fred couldn't complain. Soon they reached the café which was surprisingly busy given the hour.

"Tadashi?" Aunt Cass asked when she spotted the pair.

"Hey Aunt Cass…" Tadashi said with a small wave.

"Hi I didn't expect to see you so soon!" She exclaimed, excitedly hugging Tadashi before turning to Fred saying, "Fred right?"

"Yes, ma'am," Fred agreed.

"Oh just call me Cass or Aunt Cass if you'd like…" She said. "You called me about the funeral right?"

"Yea…" Fred said, feeling sheepishly admitted.

"How did you find me?" She asked. Fred had really hoped no one would ask.

"Well…when I was helping Hiro pack his things he said their might be something in his parents room so I started looking through it and I found some pictures with you in it and then I found an old invite for the grand opening of the Café and the rest is history…"

"She kept that?" Aunt Cass said, eyes going misty.

"Yea…" Fred said, hoping Tadashi wouldn't get mad at him for snooping through his parents stuff.

"Well….thank you for contacting me," Aunt Cass said. "Thanks to you I got to meet my nephews!" Before giving Fred a tight hug.

"It was nothing…" Fred mumbled.

"Well not to me," She said, letting go. "So, what brings you two here tonight?"

"Well….we're on a date…" Tadashi sheepishly said, growing tense. Probably waiting for her to be disgusted or angry. Instead she squealed excitedly and exclaimed,

"A date! Is this your first date or?"

"Oh no we've been together for three years now," Tadashi explained, "We started dating our senior year of high school."

"Aww that's so sweet!" Aunt Cass cooed. "Let me get you two lovebirds a table!"

"Thanks," Tadashi mumbled, face turning bright red. Aunt Cass winked and led the pair to a table near the back where it was much quieter and gave them menus.

"She took that better than I thought," Tadashi said with an awkward laugh. Aunt Cass soon came back and set a candle on the table and lit it, whispering something in Tadashi's ears that made him turn bright red.

"I'll leave you two lovebirds alone then," Aunt Cass said with a teasing wave causing Tadashi to groan. Laughing, Fred said,

"I think she approves of our relationship!"

"You have no idea…" Tadashi mumbled, burying his face in the menu. Fred smiled at Tadashi's embarrassment and started looking through the menu as well.

A few minutes later Cass came and took their orders before leaving again.

"Your aunt's interesting." Fred said with a laugh.

"No kidding," Tadashi agreed with a nervous laugh.

"A little too interesting if you ask me," Fred dramatically whispered.

"Don't tell me you think she's a super hero," Tadashi sighed with a laugh.

"No that would be ridiculous," Fred said, waving his hand dismissively. "Definitely an alien though."

"What?" Tadashi asked with a laugh.

"Think about it. Parents die, she appears out of nowhere with an elaborate yet convenient back story as to how you would have never met the aunt who lives in the same city as you!" Fred whispered, wearily eyeing the room. "Maybe she's using the food to possess people and turn them into aliens!"

Tadashi burst out laughing and said, "I think you must have hit your head because that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard!" Fred grinned when Tadashi started laughing. So maybe Fred didn't believe in alien conspiracy theories, but Tadashi didn't need to know that.

"Oh come on, every comic involving alien's starts with a relative appearing out of nowhere. Before you know it, she'll be knocking us off and replacing us with more aliens!"

"Why?" Tadashi asked, smirking.

"Duh, once over fifty percent of the population has been replaced by aliens the aliens will take over Earth!" Fred exclaimed.

"Why are aliens always trying to take over Earth?" Tadashi asked. "I mean they have a home planet right?"

"Well it's kind of like when Britain colonized the U.S.," Fred said. "They want more land or maybe their home planet was destroyed and they need a new home!"

"Okay the colonizing thing might make sense, but wouldn't NASA notice a planet exploding?" Tadashi skeptically asked.

"Not if it's in a different Solar System!" Fred exclaimed.

"Then why come out so far? There has to be other inhabitable planets between this supposed home planet and Earth."

"Maybe they've already colonized those planets!" Fred declared.

"Then we colonize Earth?"

"Don't ask me I'm not the alien!" Fred exclaimed. Before Tadashi could respond Cass appeared carrying a tray with their food on it and set their plates down in front of them saying,

"Enjoy!"

"That was quick…. A little too quick," Fred declared, eyeing her. Partially wondering how much fun Cass was and partially to hear Tadashi laugh. Honestly though no matter what she said Fred could find a way to make it work in his theory. Tadashi would probably try and put logic into it, but Fred was good with making up things that strangely worked. It both amused and frustrated Tadashi which just added to the fun of it.

"Quick?" Cass innocently asked. "I thought I was being slow. I mean I had to use my backup food replicator and it's so much slower." Fred stared at her, mouth gaping as she walked away saying, "Enjoy!" Once she was gone the pair burst out laughing.

"I think she heard you!" Tadashi exclaimed in between his laughter.

"Yea I think so!" Fred agreed, his laughter cutting off as he added, "If I suddenly die or start acting strange you know who to blame." Tadashi rolled his eyes with a chuckle and took a bite out of his food.

"Wouldn't my food also be poisoned or something because you told me this theory?"

"Umm no obviously you don't believe me and she wants to use you to get my families fortune!"

"She doesn't know about your fortune," Tadashi informed him, smirking. Fred quickly took a bite out of his food, dramatically and making choking sounds. Tadashi groaned but Fred saw the smile on his face and knew he wasn't really that annoyed.

"You gonna die on me?" Tadashi playfully asked.

"Y-y-yes…" Fred whispered. "The alien poison…..is….killing….me!" Fred dramatically gasped.

"I thought she wanted to convert you?" Tadashi asked, laughing.

Instead of answering Fred gasped, "I….love….you!" Grinning, Tadashi leaned over and pecked Fred on the lips. Fred froze and exclaimed, "Hey! True loves kiss must be the cure!" Tadashi turned bright red and looked down at his plate. For the rest of the night Fred excitedly told Tadashi all about his comics involving aliens and how it was 'proof' that his aunt could be one as well. Though Fred did most of the talking, Tadashi was smiling and laughing and looked genuinely happy and that was all Fred wanted.

Tadashi finished his food before Fred and was leaning against his hand, listening to Fred as he animated talked. Fred focused on Tadashi's face, stammering to a stop when he noticed how intensely Tadashi was watching him with his gorgeous brown eyes with a warm smile on his face. Tadashi blinked rapidly and asked,

"Uh something wrong?"

"No, just admiring your beautiful smile." Tadashi nervously laughed and started rubbing the back of his neck making Fred's heart flutter. How did he get such an adorable boyfriend? Suddenly Aunt Cass appeared saying,

"Can I get you boys anything for dessert?"

"No thanks, I'm stuffed," Tadashi said.

"Same, can we get the bill?" Fred asked.

"Don't worry about it, on the house!" Aunt Cass declared with a smile.

"N-no we couldn't possibl-" Tadashi argued but Aunt Cass wouldn't hear it.

"No I insist! Consider it one of many Christmas and Birthday gifts that I owe you. Please." She added, looking at them pleadingly.

"Okay….thank you." Tadashi reluctantly agreed.

"Of course sweetie! Now please come back anytime!" She said with a smile.

"Definitely!" Tadashi said, standing up. "See you!"

"Bye!" Aunt Cass said, waving. Fred and Tadashi weaved their way through the still crowded Café and got onto Tadashi's moped.

"That was really nice," Tadashi said once they were driving, "Thank you."

"Anything to see that smile," Fred said. "You deserve it."

"Thanks…" Tadashi said in a strange tone, Fred noticed the strange tone and wanted to ask but didn't say anything when he noticed the large amount of cars on the street. He knew Tadashi hated it when he tried talking when there was a lot of traffic. The drive back to the mansion was painfully long and Tadashi's drop in mood was starting to worry him. When they reached the mansion finally, Tadashi silently parked the moped and went inside. Once Fred was sure they were alone in the entryway he asked,

"Well I'm sure Hiro is in bed by now…do you want to hang out in my room for a little bit?"

"Yea…" Tadashi said, sounding nervous.

"Hey everything okay?" Fred asked.

"Y-yea…just thinking about work and stuff…"

"Well maybe I can help you not think about that stuff," Fred said, taking Tadashi's hand.

"Maybe…" Tadashi mumbled glancing down at the ground. "You shouldn't worry about me though…" he added, looking up at Fred. Fred looked into Tadashi's eyes he realized he'd never loved a partner before, not like he loved Tadashi. He might have thought it did, but what he was feeling now was so different from how he felt about any partner. He'd so carelessly tossed the word love about, but until now he hadn't really thought about how much he truly loved Tadashi. Usually the sight of his partner made his heart start beating madly in his chest, but when he was with Tadashi he felt safe and warm, he was home. He could bring the smile back on Fred's face no matter how bad his day was and had a heart of gold that he wore on his sleeve, pouring love and compassion into everyone he met. He genuinely cared about Fred in a way no one had before, he spent so much time worrying about others he never stopped to think about his own needs. Well not tonight, tonight Fred was determined to make Tadashi happy, and he knew exactly what to do to make this a night he would never forget.

Fred gently tugged on Tadashi's hand and started leading him through the mansion to his room. Tadashi looked nervous and uncertain as they walked; Fred hoped that his nervousness would soon turn into pure euphoria. The halls where strangely empty as Fred led Tadashi to his room, he was barely able to resist the urge to start kissing him senseless until they made it to Fred's room. The halls seemed to stretch out longer than usual as they walked, so when they finally reached his door Fred opened it and pulled Tadashi inside, pulling him into a passionate kiss the moment the door closed. Tadashi tensed for a moment against him before melting into the kiss with a soft moan. Fred wrapped his hands around the back of Tadashi's neck, pulling him even closer, his heart pounding in his chest. Tadashi wrapped his arms around Fred's waist, grabbing handfuls of his shirt.

Fred's mind was lost in a fog; all he could think about was Tadashi as he guided him over to the bed, frantically kissing him. Fred gently pushed him down onto his bed, kissing and nipping his neck before returning to Tadashi's lips. He could feel Tadashi's heart hammering in his chest, matching his own hearts frantic beating. He craved the feeling of their skin touching, to feel Tadashi's muscles beneath his fingertips. Fred's hand slipped under Tadashi's shirt, tracing his fingers along his well-toned chest, memorizing every bump and curve, causing Tadashi to shiver at the touch. They momentarily parted for air before pressing their lips together again so hard Fred was sure they'd bruise. Fred nudged in between Tadashi's legs and rolled his hips down, pressing his bulge against Tadashi.

Fred couldn't recall a time he ever wanted someone so much. Sex had always been something he'd been very laid back about. Though he really enjoyed sex, he didn't jump into bed with every partner he had. To him sex was meant to be shared between two people who loved each other deeply. He'd never had a partner before that he craved to have sex with, now that he had Tadashi lying beneath him kissing him he wanted to make love with him until he had Tadashi writhing and moaning in pleasure. Without even thinking about it he pulled off Tadashi's shirt and started kissing and nipping his neck, fingers fumbling with the button of Tadashi's pants. Fred managed to undue the button and slid his hand in to caress his skin and felt Tadashi stiffen beneath him. Fred reluctantly pulled away and asked,

"Is this okay?" His limbs tingled with excitement, begging him to just keep going, but he couldn't, wouldn't. Not until he was sure Tadashi was okay with this.

Tadashi didn't look comfortable though, he looked terrified. Tadashi swallowed and mumbled, "Y-yea…"

He wanted to keep going so badly, Tadashi said yes, but everything about his body language screamed no; he was tense, limbs shaking, his eyes pleading for this to stop. Fred sat up and said,

"You don't sound okay with this."

"I-I am…" Tadashi stammered, refusing to meet Fred's eyes. Fred wanted to ravish his boyfriend but he forced himself to not to. This was wrong. Tadashi was not okay with this.

"You don't have to be okay with this. We can stop," Fred assured, hurt that Tadashi was lying about this. Wishing Tadashi would just say no so his mind would stop telling him to take Tadashi right now. It would be so much easier to ignore the burning passion if Tadashi just said no.

"I'm fine let's just do it okay?" Tadashi said, sitting up and trying to kiss Fred again, he desperately wanted to let him kiss Fred and for them to fall onto the bed in a tangle of limbs, but he forced himself to place a hand on Tadashi's chest and push him back saying,

"No, what's going on? I don't want you to feel like you have to-"

"Do I have a choice?" Tadashi snapped. "I can't say no!" Fred was stunned by his words, why would he even think that?

"Yes you can," Fred whispered. "Why would you think you can't?"

"You got me a job, a place to stay, helped me keep Hiro! I owe you this!" Tadashi cried. Fred found himself entranced by Tadashi's bruised lips, but forced him to focus on Tadashi's eyes, his deep beautiful brown eyes….Fred shook his head, trying to dislodge the dangerous thoughts. He needed to focus on what Tadashi was saying. This was all so wrong….

"No, no, no back up!" Fred exclaimed. "This is…no. You shouldn't ever feel like you owe anyone sex! I did all of that because I love you, not for sex." Fred carefully reached out to cup Tadashi's cheek in his hand. "You mean the world to me…I wanted you to be happy."

"I haven't given you anything though!" Tadashi exclaimed.

"Sex isn't something you should ever just give someone. It's special, and you should only give it when you feel comfortable." Fred said, desperately trying to stay focused on the conversation, but he was hard and it was becoming so difficult to focus. It would be so much easier if- no he would not let his mind go there.

"Bu-"

"And I'm sorry I pressured you." Fred said, refusing to let Tadashi try and fight him anymore, afraid he might just give in and do something he knew they both would regret. What had he done to make Tadashi think like this? His mind was wandering in dangerous places and it was getting more difficult to talk. He couldn't do this right now.

"Fred please I-" Tadashi begged, but Fred shook his head and pulled his hand away.

"M-maybe we should sleep this off…" Fred mumbled, reluctantly standing up and moving away from Tadashi.

"Fred-"

"I love you Tadashi so much but…I-I need to be alone okay?" Tadashi stared at him for a moment, looking hurt and afraid before picking up his shirt and running out of the room. When he was alone Fred collapsed back into the bed with a groan, heart still pounding and desperately missing Tadashi's touch. How did he manage to screw up a perfectly good evening so badly?

End Notes

I hope you guys enjoyed this! I'm admittedly very inexperienced in this area so I apologize for any uh errors. Thanks again to everyone who has reviewed this fic! And I know I've usually been updating about every two days but a good friend is flying in from out of state and will be staying until Monday so best case scenario I can post again Monday night but more likely it will be Tuesday before I update again. Have a wonderful weekend guys!