moments with you.

11. Help

Author's notes: This was inspired by a birthday gift I made for a friend who liked roses. As I have little to no knowledge about flowers, nearly all of the facts mentioned here are derived from the internet (http://www.rosemeaning.net, http://www.passiongrowers.com/web/ot/colors.asp, http://www.popsugar.com/love/Meaning-Roses-What-Number-Roses-Means-14080476). Thus, I apologise for any mistakes or inconsistencies.

Also, I've reread my previous chapter and found quite a few mistakes and will be amending them ASAP. I also hope I haven't deviated too far from my usual writing style in this chapter. Hope readers enjoy this chapter, and please read and review. Thank you!

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"GoGo, I need your help." Tadashi gazes into his companion's eyes almost imploringly. GoGo Tomago hesitates. It's not like she can say no when he does something like that - stare at her with his warm brown eyes until she caves.

"What?" She answers shortly, though deep down inside she can feel worry tugging at her gut. Did Tadashi lose his blueprints for Baymax's latest prototype? Was his brother in trouble again? Did-

"It's Aunt Cass' birthday next week," Tadashi groans. "And I have no idea what to get her."

GoGo pauses.

"Y'know, judging from your tone, I was expecting something more... serious and lethal." She drawls, more annoyed at herself than at Tadashi for being anxious over nothing.

"It is something serious. Aunt Cass took us in when we were kids - I have to repay her properly after all she's gone through to raise us." Tadashi insists.

Well, when he puts it that way, GoGo feels guilty. But what does she know about birthdays that would warrant advice for Tadashi? She hesitates slightly.

"Why are you asking me though? I'm pretty sure gifts are more of Honey Lemon's forte." Tadashi considers her point for a while and GoGo stares at him expectantly.

"Well," Tadashi tilts his head to the side contemplatively. "I think I like your help better."

GoGo flushes and socks him in the arm.

"Fine."

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"What stuff does Aunt Cass like to do? Her hobbies, etc." GoGo questions with a blank look. They are situated in Tadashi's lab, GoGo seated on his desk - arms crossed, as usual - and Tadashi on his chair, a notebook and pencil in his hand.

"Well..." Tadashi mulls over it slowly, tucking the pencil behind his ear and raising his left hand (1). "She likes cats, hence why she adopted Mochi." He ticks off one finger. "Donuts, even though she complains it makes her fat." Another finger. "And her nephews - Hiro and I." He raises a third finger.

"That's not a lot to go on," GoGo points out flatly. Tadashi seems to realise it too, however belatedly. He frowns and furrows his eyebrows again, racking his brains for more of Aunt Cass' personal preferences. GoGo has to stifle a chuckle at how seriously he's treating the matter. It's almost cute- She shakes her head and refuses to finish that thought.

"Oh yeah, Aunt Cass really likes roses!" Tadashi suddenly bursts out in triumph. GoGo rolls her eyes. If he had known that, why hadn't Tadashi bought her a bouquet of roses straight away? It would have saved a lot of time (Not that she actually minded having to help the tall Hamada, though). But almost immediately afterwards, Tadashi's shoulders slump. GoGo shoots him a questioning look.

"Except," Tadashi rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. "She's allergic to flowers." GoGo chuckles this time round, and it's Tadashi's turn to eye her in surprise.