Life as a Game ~Hiro x Reader~

~Chapter 2~

Tadashi regained his posture and lifted (Y/n) up onto his shoulders, managing to carry Hiro in his arms with great balance. Tadashi started the short walk home, his mind filled with thoughts about the promise he made. He couldn't keep it.

The boy eventually reached the café doors, hearing two voices cringe as he stepped in. He slowly lowered his brother and friend to the ground as Aunt Cass came rushing down the stairs. "(Y/n) (L/n) and Hiro Hamada! You have a lot of explaining to do!" At her unusually harsh words, the two kid's eyes began to water. "I had to close the café early because-"She paused, (Y/n) and Hiro held their heads down in shame, small tears escaped their eyes and fell to the wooden floor.

"We're sorry Aunt Cass." Hiro babbled.

"Please don't separate us..." (Y/n) cried. Aunt Cass watched in shock as the two hugged Tadashi. Tadashi could only return a look of sympathy. Aunt Cass just couldn't process what was happening before her own eyes.

Sure, Hiro and (Y/n) had done far worse things before but why had they reacted this way this time? "Kiddos? Why are you crying? I don't like seeing you cry." She said gently, her old calming nature restored.

"You're angry at us..." Hiro mumbled into his brother's shirt. Tadashi rolled his eyes, his shirt would need to go in the wash due to (Y/n)'s earlier outbreak of a runny nose and Hiro's tears.

"You hate us now." (Y/n) whispered. Aunt Cass managed to pick up on those words and gasped, hugging all three of the children in the process.

"No no no! I don't hate you, I love each and every one of you! I was just a little upset because I got worried you were hurt... You can still play with each other! Don't cry sweeties." She said, hugging them all dearly. She looked at Tadashi who was now smiling at her. "Thank you." She mouthed to him.

The four of them separated the hug and walked upstairs into the living quarters of the building. The three children pulled back each a chair, hearing the sound of wood grinding against wood. Aunt Cass hurried over to the kitchen and opened the fridge, pulling out what had to be the best cake anyone could ever imagine.

Just at the sight of it, Hiro and (Y/n)'s mouths began to water. It was a vanilla ice cream cake with what had to be hundreds of gummy bears on top. Tadashi laughed at the two's reactions, guessing something similar would happen.

"Now, you can each have a slice before (Y/n) goes home, tomorrow you guys can bring the rest when you head out to the convention." Aunt Cass offered, cutting out two slices for Hiro and (Y/n). "Want one Dashi dear?" she asked. Tadashi refused, but thanked her anyways.

"Let's see who can eat their piece the quickest!" Hiro challenged.

"You're gonna lose!" (Y/n) grinned, she never said no to a race.

"Be careful not to choke." Tadashi warned. "I don't fancy doing CPR or whacking your back." (Y/n) made a face full of disgust.

"Ew! Isn't CPR when you blow in their mouths?" She asked. Tadashi laughed.

"Yeah, but it could save your life one day." He reasoned.

"I doubt it." (Y/n) grinned as she turned her attention back towards the younger Hamada. "I can't wait to see your face when you lose!" She smirked, earning a glare from Hiro.

"Let's see about that!" he called. They each counted down from three, forks ready in their hands. Once they yelled the word "GO!" they began to scoff down as much of the treat as possible.

"(Y/n)! Hiro! Stop it! I don't fancy going to the hospital because one of you choked on a gummy bear!" Aunt Cass scolded. The two children stopped eating and looked up, giving off a sheepish grin that made Tadashi laugh out loud. Their faces where coated with vanilla ice cream and cookie bits. Aunt Cass joined in laughing, telling them both to go to the bathroom and wash themselves. The best friends obliged and ran off cheekily, not before gulping the remains of their cake of course.