Chapter 3 Calming Down

Aunt Cass waved as she walked out the door. "I'm headed out boys. I should be back before 11. I forgot to leave a key for Mochi's sitter so I have to run home. It shouldn't take more than a couple hours. Tadashi you have my number so call if you need anything and make sure Hiro is asleep by the time I get back. Hiro and you have that big robotics check in and interview tomorrow and you two need to be ready."

"No worries here Aunt Cass. I've got everything handled." Tadashi assured her.

Aunt Cass nodded with a taught smile before closing the door. Tadashi was a good boy. It wouldn't be a problem. He had a room key, some money, a movie to keep Hiro distracted and her number. Everything would be alright.

1 hour later 9 pm

Hiro's legs dangled off the side of the bed as he leaned tiredly on his older brother. He held a warm cup of hot chocolate in his hand loosely as he was growing tired now. After all he'd been through that night he was more than exhausted. Tadashi had convinced Aunt Cass to rent a movie though and Hiro didn't want to miss it just so he could get a little more sleep.

Tadashi smiled sadly. Hiro always had been one to fight sleep. If he had any excuse at all he'd push himself until he no longer had a choice in the matter. Seeing the younger boy's grip on the cup failing he took it from the younger boy's grasp. Tadashi had been feeling a little more protective of Hiro since he'd come so close to drowning earlier. He tried to keep his brotherly instincts at bay but they quickly won out. "Maybe you should change into your pajamas Hiro."

Hiro blinked owlishly at his older brother and shook his head. "I want to finish the movie first."

Tadashi sighed before giving Hiro a mock serious look. "I'll tickle you."

Hiro's eyes widened slightly at this before flicked Tadashi's forehead. "Pause the movie. I'll be right back."

Tadashi recoiled slightly at the tiny attack before doing what Hiro asked. "Brush your teeth too! I don't want to sleep by you if you've got nasty breath!"

Hiro laughed slightly before going to close the bathroom door. "Look who's talking!"

Hiro looked at the countertop with a small sigh. Tadashi was such a weird kid. Who else had an older brother that set out their pajamas for them? Hiro figured there had to be at least a couple but on top of laying them out Tadashi folded them as well. Hiro was pretty sure he had the only brother in the world that did that.

Hiro spent little time getting changed and brushing his teeth before returning to his bed and sitting beside Tadashi.

Tadashi gave Hiro a look.

Hiro cocked his head to the side in question. "What?"

Tadashi rolled his eyes. "You're supposed to go before bed Hiro. You know that. You just had a bunch of hot chocolate too. I'm not turning the movie back on 'til I hear a flush."

Hiro's face grew warm. "Tadashi!"

Tadashi shook his head. "Don't Tadashi me after that little stunt you pulled earlier."

Hiro's face fell when Tadashi brought up the incident at the pool. "Tadashi I said I was sorry.."

Tadashi sighed. "Hiro what you did back there was reckless and stupid. Sometimes I'm sorry doesn't cut it. Show me you mean it by listening to me."

Hiro's bottom lip quivered slightly and he gave a short shuddery gasp before pushing himself back off the bed.

Tadashi swallowed hard after seeing Hiro's expression. This was wrong. He shouldn't ever use his trust to make Hiro more obedient. "Wait."

Hiro looked back at Tadashi.

Tadashi ran a hand through his hair. "Hiro I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I know you're sorry. I guess I'm still just a little sore about what happened."

Hiro wiped his eyes quickly and shook his head. "It's not your fault Tadashi. I should have t..told you." Hiro stuttered.

Tadashi sighed. He could be such an idiot sometimes. Poor Hiro already felt terrible. He was an awful big brother for doing that to him. "Come here Hiro."

Hiro sniffled and crawled back up onto the bed. He was reluctant to look at Tadashi however.

Tadashi tilted Hiro's head back. "You know I'll always love you right Hiro? Will you always love me?"

Hiro nodded.

Tadashi smiled. "We've got nothing to worry about then. Forget about what I said. Let's just finish this movie and go to bed ok?"

Hiro gave a soft smile and a nod. "Ok Tadashi."

Tadashi laid back and pressed play.

Hiro laid back too. " Hey Tadashi?"

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Thanks for being such a good big brother."

(I liked it. Review review review! Tell me what you think. I've already got a fun idea for the next chapter :P Sorry for taking so long to update. I've had a busy week. Anyway! There you go! Next chapter coming soon.)