Location: Penny and Violet's Dorm Room
Another flash and click went off as Penny took another photo.
"I think you've taken enough photos of our room." Violet commented.
"You could never have enough photos and I'm sure my mom and pets want to see what it's like here."
"That's if the NSA will allow photos to be shown outside."
"I'm not dumb enough to catch any of the super activities and even if I did, I'd be careful."
"Or you could become a freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle and sell photos of your super identity, while pretending to be two completely different people." Violet joked.
"If it makes a living when I'm older, why the heck not?" Penny said as if she was considering the idea. "But I'll pass on having a boss like Jameson."
"Wouldn't we all?" Violet said. "Come on, we said we'd meet the guys for breakfast."
"That's if we don't get there first." Penny said.
Location: Cafeteria
Breakfast here was usually from six in the morning, to the end of the first period of the day. Some people did have first period off. You'd either have the special, or just settle with cereal or toast, which was served everyday. As expected, the boys took their time, arriving several minutes after the girls.
"Oh hey, bacon and eggs." Wilbur said and tried grabbing one of Penny's pieces.
"Hey." She slapped his hand away. "Line's over there."
"I think sharing a room with Violet is making you more bossy." Wilbur commented.
"Nah. That's not it." Penny shook her head. "It's the fact that I have a dog at home and I rarely get to enjoy bacon."
"My advice is, stop falling for the puppy dog pout and eat your damn bacon."
"But I can't help it that Bolty is so cute."
"It's all cute until he super barks that piece of meat out of your hand."
"He's not really a super dog." Penny said unamused.
"I know that." Wilbur said. "But he would've tried." Penny did explain the whole Bolt never having to leave the set thing and that he believed everything to be real. She even mentioned how she changed his perspective of reality so he'd further believe it.
"You better get in line. I hear people are coming back for seconds. You might not get any by the time they reach you." Violet said directly to Wilbur.
"Aren't you always a joy." Wilbur responded sarcastically and headed to the line to get his meal.
"How can anyone stand him?" Violet questioned once Wilbur was out of earshot.
"He may be obnoxious, but he's not a bad person." Penny replied, taking a bite out of her eggs.
"Oh, I never said he was bad. I was saying how he's not the kind of guy most people tolerate." she smirked toward her friend.
In the line, Hiro and Wilbur were looking at what was available. Sliding their trays and grabbing whatever they felt like. Of course, they had the special. Who knew when they'd get bacon and eggs again?
"What do you think about Violet?" Hiro asked, unsure of why he did.
Wilbur raised an eyebrow. "She's okay. A little bossy, but she makes up for it with other aspects. Why?" The two bickered more often than with the others, but more often, they could work together and get along. The only reason they clashed was because he was more about getting it over and done with, while she was more about analysing the situation.
"Any idea what kind of guy she's into?" Hiro asked.
"Wow, Captain Obvious, we already know you like her. What's holding you back?"
"We?"
"Penny and I. Plus, the occasional conversation with Dash. That kid doesn't know how to shut up."
"A twelve year old kid can out talk Wilbur Robinson?" Hiro smirked.
"Ever tried talking to a speedster? They literally have their own language."
"I thought Dash only knew English."
"He does, but he can say like twenty words a second. You'd have to record him and play the clip in super slow motion to understand what he's saying. And you're getting off topic." Wilbur said. "What's stopping you from asking her out?"
"Well, there's the fact that this school has us on permanent lockdown."
"Touché. There are study dates. Aren't your powers still on the fritz?"
"Wow. Great first date idea, have the girl teach you how to make a pencil levitate." Hiro responded sarcastically.
"Well, it's not like you can take her to the movies. Movie night isn't until next week. Unless you wanna wait that long and get stuck with either, the best film for a date or the worse film for a date."
"I'm sure she's patient to wait. I know she likes movies."
"I'm not even gonna ask how you know that. But her patience towards you is better than hers with me."
"Since we're on the topic of asking girls out, what about you and Penny?"
"We're keeping it cool." Wilbur said and took his tray and headed back to the table.
Hiro wasn't exactly sure what he meant by that. If keeping cool was being obvious, then he's had it wrong this whole time.
"You two sure took your time." Penny commented.
"Just having a conversation on next week's movie night." Wilbur said, taking his seat.
"I heard it's Avengers. They wanted it to be educational." Violet told them.
"Leave it to the NSA to make a great film a teaching opportunity." Wilbur frowned.
"No offence, but I thought you pick fun at superhero films."
They all gave Hiro a questioning glance.
"What's there to pick fun at?" Penny asked.
"Well a super dog is questionable." Wilbur noted.
"That was a show and it did fine during its run." Penny defended.
"The third season sucked and it got cancelled. Although, it could be because you weren't the lead." Wilbur said, flashing a grin toward Penny.
"Oh, that line was super cheesy." Violet commented, rolling her eyes.
"I bet if it were directed to you, you'd think otherwise."
"No. I'd find it as a desperate attempt to make me like you." she shook her head.
"Way to rain on my parade." Wilbur frowned.
So, supers didn't pick fun at films. Well, he figured he wouldn't be able to as he enjoyed a lot of the films in the superhero genre. But he did have a different perspective of them since the whole Callaghan thing.
"They aren't gonna quiz us on this later?" Hiro asked.
"You never know." Violet said.
"Think of it this way." Wilbur started. "Non-super kids are probably worrying about their math exams, we get a super exam. For English, instead of reading Animal Farm, we get comic Books on Superman."
"Does that mean you'd actually pay attention in class?" Penny giggled.
"Being cute only takes one so far." Wilbur told her.
"But normal kids have it luckier." Violet said.
"How so?" Hiro blinked, having the same face of confusion as the others.
"We still have the same work as they do, with the extra super classes. So when you think about it, we have more classes than they do." she explained to them.
"At least our extra classes allow us to kick butt." Hiro shrugged.
"Who would've thought kicking butt would be so exhausting?" Penny said in response.
"Anyway, movie night?" Wilbur redirected the subject back to the important thing, at least what was more important to a bunch of teenagers. Or important to him.
"I was gonna just spend some time in my room, seeing if I needed to catch up on anything, but I guess one night of fun wouldn't hurt." Violet said.
"Wow. Nerd much?" said Wilbur.
"Not all of us have genius fathers." Violet said
"But your dad is Mr. Incredible and that makes up for it." Wilbur said back.
"You got a point, but I didn't get super strength from him."
"You probably would've crushed me by now if you did."
"My force fields could still do that and don't give me any ideas." Violet had Wilbur at a blank and Penny had to laugh at his face. About time someone put his big mouth to rest.
"Oh, I'm in." Penny nodded. "It'll be fun. Friends hanging out. Sounds like a blast."
"I gotta get to my first class of the day. It's at the other end of the school." Violet got up and went to leave. "See ya later." she farewelled.
Wilbur nudged Hiro and gave him the gesture to follow her. "Now's your time to ask her." he whispered.
Hiro bit his lip and got up. He wasn't planning on asking her out right then, but he figured Wilbur wouldn't shut up if he didn't and Penny would've clearly backed him up on that. Maybe that was also an excuse to get them alone.
Once out in the hall, he saw Violet up ahead. "Hey, Vi!" he called out and ran after her.
"Hiro?" she blinked. "What's up?"
"Thought I'd give you company on your way to class. I'm heading down your way anyway." he tried saying casually.
"I've got Science. Your Robotics class is on a different floor." she raised an eyebrow amused.
He stuttered at his next response. "Okay, you got me." he held his hand up.
"Didn't want to be a third wheel with Wilbur and Penny?" she joked.
"I have to admit, it is awkward around them. You'd think someone as cocky as Wilbur would just straight up ask a girl out." he laughed.
"Penny think it's his game. He flirts, lures the girl in and then ta-da."
"Or maybe we don't know him as well as we think?"
"That could be it." Violet shrugged. "I don't know. He's full of surprises. How about you?" she asked.
"What about me?" Hiro looked at her.
"How would you approach a girl you liked?" she specified.
Now, he was nervous. That was the thing. He didn't know how to approach a girl he liked. Mainly because he didn't really have crushes on girls. Before coming here, he hardly interacted with people and spent most of his time saving the city or working on some new robotics projects. Girls hardly ever made into the mix. But the first time since kindergarten, he'd been in the same class as people his age and hung around them.
"I really don't know." he admitted. "Girls rarely find me interesting."
"I find that hard to believe." Violet said. " What's not to like about a super genius? You're technically a college kid, don't the girls in college swoon over you?" she giggled.
"Oh, they find me adorable, but not dating material. What do you expect when you look like the kids they babysit?"
"Okay, so you say college girls are too old for you, what about people who are actually your age? Don't they find you somewhat attractive?"
"Wouldn't know." he shrugged. "Never had the chance to talk with any back home."
"How about now? You're interacting with kids your age. So..."
"It's a first. But I'm hoping the girl I have my eyes on likes me back." he smirked.
"Oh, and who is this particular girl whose caught your attention?"
Hiro couldn't tell if he was blushing, but the sudden warmth of his cheeks told him he was.
"Doesn't matter. She probably doesn't see me that way." he responded
"Have you ever asked her? There's no way of knowing until you just ask her straight up." she said. "Then again, I shouldn't be saying that if I'm no play myself."
Hiro raised an eyebrow. "Do you mean you like someone?"
Violet's eyes widened. Had she said that aloud? Judging by his reaction, she did.
"No-no. It's not that." she quickly replied. "I meant I've never been the type to just confess and be open." stop talking Vi.
"So, there is someone?" Hiro questioned.
"I'll leave you to figure it out." Violet said confidently.
Hiro took a deep breath. Someone could be in Violet's life and chances are, it's not him. Still, he could at least spend time with her. As friends. It wouldn't hurt.
"So movie night?" he started. "Mind if we accompany each other? As friends." he quickly clarified.
"Just friends?" Violet slowly nodded. "Sure." she said. "At least two of us own't be making goo goo eyes at each other." she joked.
"Yeah." Hiro laughed lightly.
The two stood in awkward silence before deciding to go their seperate ways.
"Well...I better head to class." Violet said.
"Yeah." Hiro nodded awkwardly, looking down.
He was only a few steps away, but Hiro turned back to her and called her out.
"Hey, Vi!" he said. "How about after classes are done for the day we meet up at the library and...I don't know...work on homework or something?"
"Like a study date?"
"Call it a study date or just two friends helping each other out. But you in?"
"I'd like that." Violet gave a small smile before returning to her route.
"Do you think he'll ask her?" Penny asked as soon as Hiro was out of earshot.
"I bet he'll get nervous and wuss out." Wilbur replied.
"Wanna make it interesting?" Penny smirked, peeking Wilbur's interest.
"You certainly are not the sweet and innocent girl I pegged you for."
"For all you know, it could be an act."
"Anyway, I'm interested to hear your offer."
"You think he won't ask. I say otherwise."
"And what do you offer on the table, milady?"
"If I win you'll have to agree to help me with all my science homework."
"But if I win, you have to agree to go out with me." Wilbur smirked.
"Sounds like you win either way." Penny commented.
"Well one way means I don't have to work for it." Wilbur casually leaned back on his chair.
"And what makes you think I'd even agree to go out with you?"
"I doubt you'd say no if I did." he grinned at her.
"You really are full of it." Penny smirked back.
He wasn't wrong about that. Truth was, she would say yes. But she didn't have to let him know that and marvel at the satisfaction. After a few minutes of talking, Hiro returned and he seemed good at hiding his expression, as neither Wilbur or Penny could read his expression.
"So..." Penny began
"So what?" Hiro blinked at them as he took a seat.
"How'd it go with Violet?" Wilbur clarified.
"Oh...she's good. She agreed to the movie and..."
Both of them leaned in closer.
"She and I are also seeing each other after classes and heading to the library."
"Dude, you asked her out on two dates?" Wilbur said.
"Not exactly." Hiro admitted. "It's more like two friends hanging out and lending a helping hand."
"You don't just ask a girl to hang and not expect it to be a date." Penny said.
"I'm pretty sure she likes someone else, so it is just friends." Hiro said.
Wilbur and Penny exchanged glances. What did Violet say to make him think she was interested in someone else? Or did Hiro simply misunderstood something she said?
"You're so oblivious." Wilbur commented.
"She said it herself. I'm not oblivious." Hiro defended.
"Oh, he's oblivious." Penny nodded.
Hiro rolled his eyes. He wasn't going to convince them otherwise. "I'm clearly not going to make you think otherwise, so I'll be heading off." He said and left the pair once more.
"How does Hiro not think that Violet's interested when she agreed to join him for two dates?" Penny questioned. She knew people were blind to love, but this was ridiculous. There were way too many things to see for them to just let it slide. Guess some people just took their time. She glanced at Wilbur and wondered how long it will take for him to admit there was something between the two of them. He may have said multiple times there was something between them, but he never made it easy to figure out what he meant. Did he like her the way she liked him?
"By the way, I win." she told him.
"I don't think it counts if the guy doesn't know it's a date." Wilbur stated.
"All dates are official, whether they know it or not." Penny smirked at him and giggled silently at his frown.
"Guess I'll have to settle for a study date." he perked up.
"And what makes you think it's going to be a study date?" Penny raised an eyebrow.
"Because you just said all dates are official." Wilbur grinned.
Location: Library
It was rather silent between the two supers. True, they were in a library and they preferred the students keep quiet whilst in there, but a little chatter amongst them wasn't prohibited, given they keep it to a minimum and below a certain volume so as not to disturb the others.
Violet had been working on her homework. Looked to be like math, while Hiro simply scribbled in his notebook, making it look like he was doing his work. He finished his work a while ago and he wasn't in any hurry to finish the rest. He spent the last few minutes of his time trying to figure out what to say to her. He already knew there was someone else she was interested in and as much as that hurt, he still wanted to make sure this guy was at least worthy of her. It wasn't his call to make who should be with her, but he wanted to make sure Violet was treated right and not being taken advantage of or falling for the wrong guy.
Great. Now he was being jealous of some stranger. Making him look bad without knowing who it was. For all he knew, this guy wasn't a jerk and could be perfect for Violet. But it made him feel a little better if the guy was, then Violet could come to him and he'd comfort her after being hurt and maybe, just maybe she'd realise how he felt. Hiro shook his head. He was being the jerk for thinking that. Violet could be with who she wants. He just wished it was him.
"Stuck on a question?" she asked quietly, having caught his shake of frustration.
"Even if I was, I doubt you'd get it." Hiro smirked, hiding what he had currently been thinking. That wasn't a conversation he'd like to have with her. He could see it now. She'd get mad and no longer want anything to do with him. Plus, he knew Violet didn't have much of an understanding with his level of work.
"Oh, right. Being a mega genius must mean everything's easy for you." she said.
Not everything. He thought. "Things certainly make more sense to me than others." he gave a nod. "How about you? Pushing it through those math questions?"
"I just finished the questions we were suppose to answer."
"Let me see?" He held his hand out, offering to check her work out.
"I know your grading will be more accurate then my teacher's." she smiled and handed him her workbook.
Violet watched as Hiro checked her work. To say she wasn't excited about spending time with him would be a lie. She couldn't wait for it. Sure, she saw him often enough, but there was always the other half of the group nearby. This was one of the few times they were alone together. But earlier she had said she did like someone and for all she knew, she made Hiro think it was someone else and not him. He did seem a little more edgy during the day after their conversation in the morning.
She was back to hiding from her feelings. She may have been pass the days of turning invisible whenever she saw her crush, but she still hid how she felt in fear of being rejected. The whole Syndrome incident had made her confident and she was ecstatic when Tony asked her out. She hadn't been afraid to say no. Tony may have been perfect, but he wasn't right for her, maybe she was afraid it was the same with Hiro. That she was naive and once they finally got together they'd realise they weren't meant to be. Yes, she was afraid of that and being afraid made her do stupid things and refuse their advances. Oh, why couldn't she have Wilbur's confidence and be all cocky and ask Hiro out.
...then again, Wilbur hadn't asked Penny out yet. So it could be that asking out someone you really liked was harder than people made it seem to be. She told herself you'll never know if you don't tell them.
Hiro was saying something to her and Violet snapped out of her thoughts.
"What?" she said confused.
Hiro showed her paper and pointed to one question. "I said you did pretty good, but you somehow got 21 as your answer for question 10. Your working out is all right, but your answer..."
The girl looked at her work and realised her mistake. Hiro was right about her working being right, but her answer was off.
"I guess I must've been distracted when I was on that question." she laughed nervously.
"You can still fix it and it's not like it's an actual test or anything." Hiro replied.
Yeah, it was just homework. Homework that saw they were paying attention in class.
Violet quickly fixed her answer and showed it to him. "There." she smiled.
"Better." he smiled back.
She packed her things and stood up from her desk. Before leaving Hiro there, she looked at him for a moment, before lowering her head, her dark hair covering most of her face so Hiro couldn't read her emotions.
"About that guy I liked?" she started. "He was you." her voice lowered, that if Hiro wasn't listening, he would've missed it.
"Wh-wa...really?" he said stunned. But he honestly felt like butterflies in his stomach too. The good kind.
"Yeah. So...if you wanna change plans for movie night, I understand." she was readying herself for the moment of truth.
"We could officially call it a date." at that she looked up at him.
"You're serious?" she blinked.
"Well..." he scratched his head. "When I asked you, I was hoping to have asked you on a date, as in date date."
"Well...then okay." she nodded. "It's a date." she smiled.
Hiro smiled when he watched her walk away and silently fist bumped the air. He made a sheepish grin when people in the library looked at him funny after that and awkwardly packed his stuff and led.
Location: Wilbur and Hiro's Dorm Room
Wilbur was currently focused on his comic book. The Tales Of Captain Time Travel Volume #5 it read on the cover. But he wasn't as absorbed into it as he immediately put it down when Hiro entered and he noticed the grin on his face.
"What kind of study date did you have? You didn't get practical for the reproduction topic, did you?"
Hiro looked at his room mate wide eyed. "Why would you even think that?"
"Hey, I'm not the one who came in here looking like he just won the lottery."
The boy rolled his eyes at his room mate. Wilbur needed to learn to think before he spoke. Actually, he needed to learn how to think period.
"But besides the point. What happened between you and Vi?" WIlbur asked curiously.
Hiro's grinned returned as he looked at his room mate. "I've got myself a date on Friday."