Just a little drabble

Hiro Hamada liked to think of himself as a simple person. Of course his I.Q. was through the roof, and since he could walk he could build robots that rivaled the complexity of even the most ardent engineer. But, at the end of the day he was still a young 18-year-old teen coming into his own person. Public speaking still wasn't one of his strong suits. So when he found out that he had been chosen as speaker for the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology's expo he may have been a little nervous to accept.

Scratch that. He was nervous beyond belief.

He would be giving the key note in front of the world's greatest minds, and on top of that he would be presenting his newest creation.

Light Cables.

Adapting the technology from Wasabi's laser induced plasma he was able to create a light grid that was solid and safe to the touch. In his head he knew that it would revolutionize every field of study from transportation to medicine. But, it didn't help the pit that had been growing in his stomach ever since he received the new of his apparent thrust into the spot light yet again.

With these thoughts Hiro Hamada let his head fall onto his work table creating an audible thud with impact.

With a groan in his voice he spoke, "I am so screwed."

Hiro's mind continued to race with every single scenario of him messing up the speech. So deep in thought he missed the click of high-heels approaching him from behind. Releasing another groan his eyes scrunched closed trying to think of anything other than the expo. The figure behind him stopped just a few inches away from his back. Their arms were crossed in a worried manner hesitant to disturb the young man.

Honey Lemon liked to think of herself as a simple person. Yes, she happened to be one of the world's greatest finds in the field of bio-chemistry, and yes by the time she was done with elementary school she had created an entirely new compound that went on to be developed for the new international space station. But, she enjoyed the little things in life. From the sound of her friend's laughter, to the ease she found getting to know strangers. But, when it came to her friends struggling through hard times it hit her harder than anything.

This very fact is what brought her worried mind to Hiro's slumped over form. She knew that he wasn't exactly a fan of public speaking, but she never knew that it would affect him this much. With her eyebrows furrowed she sucked in a breath tentatively reaching her hand down to Hiro's shoulder. When her hand made contact she felt the young man jump in his seat; his head shooting up as he looked over his shoulder meeting her gaze.

Hiro's breath was taken away as his eyes made contact with the light green orbs of none other than Honey Lemon. At this moment he was at a loss for words. Couple his scrambled brain with the image of the beautiful woman in front of him he really didn't know what to say. Honey Lemon on the other hand responded with a soft smile tilting her head lightly to the side.

"Everything okay Hiro?"

Hiro's head fell a little.

"Oh you know… Just going over how many ways I could screw up this speech, and cement myself as the most awkward scientist in the history of man-kind…"

Honey Lemon's smile dropped a little.

"Oh Hiro, you will be amazing. Your light cables are going to have everyone in awe!"

He shrugged slightly.

"Yeah well it'll be kinda hard to explain to everyone when I'll be stuttering like a mad man."

Honey Lemon squeezed her hand still resting on his shoulder.

"You did great at the expo a few years ago remember? You had the entire crowd cheering for you!"

Hiro's expression darkened at the finishing of her words as the memories of that night flooded his already stressed out brain. Turning in his seat he faced his computer screen abruptly shaking his shoulder from Honey Lemon's grasp.

"Well that night I had Tadashi to…"

Honey Lemon's green eyes widened as she mentally kicked herself. Why of all times did she have to bring up that night? Hiro's shoulders slumped as he tried to control his breathing. The thought of Tadashi's death still affected him greatly even to this day. Suddenly Hiro felt two long arms encircle him from behind. His eyes shot open looking down first at the slender hands now clasped around his chest. He felt a soft chin rest on top of his head as honey blonde hair drifted into his vision from all sides. Trying to peer up he could just make out the saddened face of Honey Lemon. The warmth from her body surrounded him causing his body to release the tension that had been built up from the past weeks of worry and self-doubt.

Honey Lemon tilted her head downwards nuzzling her nose into Hiro's jet-black hair.

"I'm so sorry for bringing up that night so suddenly like that Hiro. I know that I can be a little abrupt sometimes. It's just… when I see you so worried I want to do whatever I can to alleviate your pain… Even if just a bit."

Hiro's heart leapt in his chest at her words. He knew that Honey Lemon was one of his best-friends, and that she cared for him deeply. But, her words hit the perfect spot in his stressed out brain. Inhaling her sweet scent a smile graced his lips.

"Honey Lemon you always make me feel better. I tend to over think things sometimes…"

He felt a small laugh from her body nestled against him.

"Okay I tend to over think things all of the time, but the fact that you cared to enough to check up on me is enough."

She looked down at him barely meeting his gaze from this angle. But, the smile that she saw gracing his face brought one to her own lips.

"Really?"

He nodded from underneath her embrace.

"Really."

Hiro rested his head back into Honey Lemon's neck enjoying the warmth that emanated from her. Hiro liked to think of himself as a simple guy, and right now he was just going to enjoy this moment with Honey Lemon. And who knows? Maybe his speech at the expo wouldn't be as bad as he thought.