A/N: I am alive! Once again, I am very sorry for the long wait. This chapter is some nice fluff for you all, before I thrust the characters into more action. Please review, they make me happy. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own BH6.
"Y-you're back," Honey Lemon stammered. Tadashi embraced her tightly.
"Yes," he said. "I'm back. Thanks to Baymax."
"D-did you hear what I said?" she asked uncertainly. Tadashi nodded.
"I feel the same way," He said. Honey Lemon started to reply, when the meaning of his words hit her like a ton of bricks.
"You-you do?" she exclaimed, her cheeks turning a bright pink.
"Yeah." Tadashi gave Honey Lemon yet another hug. Hiro was still on his knees in utter shock, and Tadashi walked over to him. He placed his hand on his younger brother's shoulder. Hiro looked up at him.
"Thanks for not giving up on me, Hiro," he said. A single tear slipped down Hiro's cheek. Tadashi helped him to a stand, and gave him a hug. Wasabi came over and patted Tadashi on the back.
"Good to have you back, man," he smiled. Go-Go came over and punched him lightly on the shoulder.
"We missed you," she said.
"Fred, I'm really sorry," Honey Lemon said. "I've been really mean to you these past few days. C-can you ever forgive me?" She wiped away tears that were rapidly collecting on her cheeks. Rather than respond, Fred wrapped her in a giant hug. Then he spoke.
"I totally forgive you," he said. His tone became more mischievous. "But I still think you should make me a fire breathing lizard suit." Honey Lemon giggled, then screeched when Tadashi poked her sides.
"Tadashi!" She cried. "That tickles."
"It does?" Tadashi grinned. He poked again.
"Stop it!" She squealed. Tadashi tickled her mercilessly until she was breathless. Everyone turned when there was a knock at the lab door. Wasabi was closest to the door, and he quickly made his way over to the it. Upon opening the door, he found not a person, but a box. He brought it inside, and everyone clamored around him curious as to what it held. Inside of the box, was an array of pastries.
"All right!" Fred shouted. "Free food. It isn't even moldy!" Go-Go pulled out a folded piece of paper that was on top of the food.
Thought you all could use some celebration food, Aunt Cass.
"Aww, she's so thoughtful," Honey Lemon cried.
"Yep, that woman is an angel," Go-Go nodded.
"She's an excellent packer too," Wasabi noted with approval. "A place for every donut, and every donut in its place." Hiro grabbed a donut out of the box, messing up several others as he did.
"Hiro!" Wasabi exclaimed. "You can't do that! Society has rules!"
"I always have been a rule breaker," Hiro shrugged.
"Hiro!" Tadashi exclaimed. "Have patience." Soon, everyone had grabbed a pastry. They all started talking. Fred kept them entertained with wacky ideas and stories, and the mood was light and cheery. After a while, Tadashi excused himself. He walked into his lab, and was surprised to see that it had been divided in half. Each side was set up the same. One was neat and tidy, the other was super messy.
"I hope you don't mind that I took half of your lab," Hiro said from behind him. He started at the unexpected noise.
"Uh- I- uh. No-no I don't mind," Tadashi stuttered. "Why did you only take half?" He wondered.
"I knew you'd be back," Hiro smirked. His expression returned to serious. "I was hoping you would want to share a lab with me. If not that's totally cool," he quickly added. "I just, you know-"
"Of course I want to share a lab with you!" Tadashi exclaimed. He grabbed his brother and gave him a noogie.
"Hey!" Hiro exclaimed. "No touchie the hair."
"You know," Tadashi smirked. "For a kid genius, your grammar is strangely lacking."
"Dude," Hiro smirked back. "I'm a genius in the science department. Not English. Remember, I no does English good." Both boys laughed wholeheartedly.
"By the way, your stories about the lab made me feel a little better," Tadashi confessed.
"What made you come back?"
"Baymax wouldn't leave me alone about it, and I told him that I would try one day at the lab. If I didn't feel like people needed me, I would leave permanently, and he would leave me alone," Tadashi's eyes trained on the floor. "I guess I owe you an apology," he said, regret lacing his voice.
"I guess you do," Hiro replied.
"I-I'm really sorry Hiro," Tadashi said. "I ignored you, and I shouldn't have. I guess I know now how much you need me."
"I forgive you, Bonehead," Hiro smirked. "Did you have a reason for coming in here alone while everyone is out there partying?" At this, Tadashi's face turned a bright pink.
"Funny you should ask," he said, laughing nervously. "I uh, actually was- see I had planned to ask a couple of weeks ago, but then the fire happened, so I came in to grab the necklace that I got so that I could ask now and hope she says yes even though it's probably too late because she's probably going with someone else. I mean you know I'm sure lots of people asked her, but maybe-"
"Bro, you're rambling," Hiro smiled. "Although, if the verbal dictionary that just burst forth from your lips was your way of trying to tell me that you're going to ask Honey Lemon to the prom, I say go for it."
"I'm just not sure if- Wait, really? You think I've got a chance?" Hiro's smile grew even larger at his brother's awkward feelings, and the fact that his face was now a brilliant shade of red.
"Definitely." He held out his fist, and his older brother returned the gesture.
"Thanks Hiro," he said. He walked over to his desk, opened a drawer, and pulled out a small velvet box. He took a deep breath, and walked out of the lab. When he opened the door, the talking and laughter of the others grew louder, and Tadashi looked like he was about to change his mind.
"Oh no you don't," Hiro said, pushing Tadashi out of the lab made his way over to Honey Lemon, and cleared his throat nervously.
"H-Honey Lemon," he called. "C-can I uh ask you something maybe?" The room grew quieter, as Honey Lemon turned.
"Sure, Tadashi," Honey smiled. "What is it?"
"I was wondering if… Well see the thing is… I was going to ask you this before, but then the fire happened, and you know," he paused, then got down on one knee, opening the box as he spoke. "Honey Lemon, will you go to prom with me?" Inside of the box was a beautiful silver infinity necklace. The inside of the necklace was studded with beautiful pink gems. On the back Tadashi had gotten an inscription that read: H.L.+T.H. FOREVER.
"Oh Tadashi!" Honey Lemon gasped. "It's beautiful!" He stood, and she ran into his arms and embraced him tightly. "I can't believe you want to go to prom with me," she said, her voice muffled by Tadashi's cardigan. When she pulled away, a tear was making its way down her cheek. For the first time since the fire, however, it was a tear of joy.
Smiley-Nami: I'm glad you liked it.
