So I was debating about starting this fic or not, considering I have another multi-chap already going (which needs to be updated) but after seeing some amazing fan art on Tumblr, I've had this idea for med student Tadashi and skater punk Hiro for a while so I just had to get it out!
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy!
Prologue
Tadashi made his way up the stone steps of the old library, taking out the set of keys that would open its historic doors and begin his day of work. As he entered the building he inhaled the calming scent of used books and cleaning supplies, noting that the night crew had done a good job of cleaning up. He flicked the few switches on the wall next to him flooding the shady library with bright fluorescent light, and headed over to the desk situated at the front entrance, turning the main computer on and looking over at the pile of paperwork next to it. Heaving a small sigh, he laid his bag on the floor beside him and sat down on the large office chair picking up the pile as he got situated.
"And so it begins."
Tadashi was a medical student at the elite San Fransokyo Medical Institute, where only the best and brightest students went to become the most credited doctors in the country. At the age of 21 he was just a freshman, having finished his regular bachelor's degree ahead of his peers, making him one of the youngest students on campus. He wasn't bothered by the fact, considering he wasn't very social to begin with, always dedicating his time to his job at the library and his never-ending amount of school work. He was content with his life and didn't think he needed anything else, until he met the likes of a punky teenager by the name of Hiro.
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It was a regular day at the library, with the usual crowd of elderly seniors and stay-at-home mothers when Tadashi caught a glimpse of color from outside. Figuring it was probably just a bird that had flown too close to the door he continued with his work, until he caught a glimpse of it again, this time it was followed by a loud noise.
What in the world?
Leaving his desk and making his way outside, Tadashi watched as a small figure made its way down the side ramp of the building on a skate board and landed on the pavement with a smooth jolt.
"Alright!" The figure cheered and pumped its fist into the air.
The nerve of this kid!
"Excuse you…"
Tadashi stopped when he was met by the most beautiful doe-like eyes he had ever seen. The small figure (which he had come to find out was in fact a young boy) turned to look at him, his eyes initially wide with surprise, but upon seeing Tadashi they took on a look of indifference.
"What do you want?" The teen asked, one dark brow raised in question.
Tadashi couldn't help but stare at the boy taking in his appearance. He was kind of short, with dark brown messy hair, and was wearing ripped skinny jeans with a plum colored hoodie. His black skater shoes and lip ring finished off the whole look, leaving Tadashi at a loss of words.
Realizing he was still staring, Tadashi flushed and quickly straightened his stance, trying his best to look intimidating.
"Didn't you read the sign?" He pointed near the entrance. "It says no loitering."
The teen smirked.
"Well considering I was skating in motion, and not standing around idly, technically I'm not loitering."
This punk!
"Look I don't care what you're doing, just do it somewhere else. This is private property."
"But it's a public library."
Of all the punks, of course Tadashi would get stuck with a smart one.
Wait a minute.
"Shouldn't you be in school or something?"
The boy scoffed. "I'm done."
Tadashi glanced at his watch. It was only 12:30.
"Impossible, it's only mid-afternoon."
Now it was the boy's turn to sigh.
"No, I'm done. As in I graduated already, duh."
He said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
Tadashi pinched the bridge of his nose, contemplating the situation. Why won't this kid just leave?
Without his noticing, the boy made his way back up the ramp and began to skate his way back down. Tadashi quickly opened his eyes and tried to stop him, accidently causing the boy to swerve and fall off the banister onto the pavement.
Crap!
Tadashi jumped over the banister and knelt next to the fallen boy who was clutching his left elbow in pain.
"I am so sorry! Are you alright?"
He winced. "No, I think I scraped my elbow."
"Here let me take a look."
The boy was hesitant, but gave Tadashi his arm anyway. Gently he pushed the boy's sleeve up, revealing a small cut.
"It doesn't look too bad, but we should probably get some antiseptic on it."
"What are you a doctor?"
"Not yet. Anyways come on I'll help you up."
Instead the kid used his other arm for support and stood, glaring at Tadashi, before making his way towards the library entrance.
Tadashi couldn't blame him considering it was sort of his fault, but then again he should have just listened to him in the first place and taken his skateboarding elsewhere.
Sighing, he grabbed the forgotten board and followed the teen inside. He gestured for them to head over to his desk where he rolled his chair over for the kid to sit on and began to search his drawers for the first aid kit.
Out of the corner of his eye, he watched the skater's every move and noticed his eyes light up in interest when they fell upon his school books.
"Ah so you're a med student, that explains a lot. Just a heads up, it's not smart to push people off of stairs, it can lead to injuries ya know."
Finally finding the plastic case of supplies, Tadashi laughed at the sarcastic comment. This kid was beginning to grow on him.
"Well just a heads up, it's not smart to skate on stairs. They're designed for legs, not wheels." He shot the boy a teasing grin. "Just so you know."
The glare he received in response was worth it, and he continued to smile as he began to clean to boy's wound. As he was rubbing alcohol over the affected area, he snuck glances at the boy, still finding himself both fascinated and curious by him. He wanted to know more.
"I've never seen you around here before, are you new to the area?"
The boy turned his attention back to the student in front of him, surprised by the others interest.
"Yeah I just moved here yesterday."
"Where from?"
"New York."
"Wow that must have been hard for you."
"Not really. Moving around is easy when you're on your own. Besides, it's all the same to me."
Tadashi was puzzled as to what that could mean and gave the kid a questioning glance. But instead of an answer, the boy simply removed his arm from Tadashi's care and pulled his sleeve back down to his wrist, getting ready to leave.
"Um, wait!"
The kid stopped and looked at Tadashi.
Without really thinking, he went in his desk drawer and produced a red lollipop handing it over to the boy.
The teen smiled the most brilliant smile ever, showing off a small gap between his front teeth which Tadashi found strangely adorable.
"Hey thanks!" He said as he grabbed the candy from the older boy's hand and stuck it in his mouth.
With a slight movement of his foot, the boy kicked the board up into his hand and made his way towards the door.
"Thanks for the help doc." The boy smiled around the stick in his mouth and gave Tadashi a casual salute.
Before he forgot Tadashi shouted, "Hey what's your name?"
Apparently he had been a bit louder than he had intended, causing a few hushes and angry glares to be thrown his way. But he couldn't care less. He was far too interested in knowing the spunky boy's name to care what was going on around him.
The boy turned around and gave Tadashi his trade mark smirk. "The name's Hiro." And with that the teen left, skating his way down the stair banister and heading off to who knows where.
Hiro.
Tadashi smiled to himself.
It looked like he was missing something in his life after all.
A/N: Thank you for reading and please tell me what you all think!