A/N: This is based off an idea by one of the reviewers, so... thank you.

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, and yet my heart aches with the need to have them as my friends or family.

Chapter 3: Caps, Gowns and Cupcake Wars

Summary:

Hiro comes to Vanellope's Highschool Graduation.

Vanellope opened her closet door, smiling slightly at the plastic covered gown. This was it, she was graduating today. After this, she would be on her way to being the greatest kart racer in all of San Fransokyo.

"Vanellope! Let's go!"

Vanellope sighed, "Hold on, Ralphie!" She took the plastic covering out and threw it on the bed. She quickly pulled on her boots and grabbed her class ring. Even though they were poor and barely making rent, Ralph had made sure that his little sister had her own class ring.

"Vanellope!"

Vanellope quickly grabbed the covering and ran out of her room, running into Ralph's large form. "Woah, big guy! You almost knocked me down!"

"Yeah well, you ran into me. Now, let's go before we're late!"

Vanellope stood anxiously in line, her heart steadily racing faster as the line got shorter. Honestly, Vanellope didn't really know what to do after she got out of Highschool: she had to be at least 21 before she could enter an official race.

So, what was she gonna do in the next 4 years? Was she still gonna live with Ralph? Ralph needs all the help he can get on the rent, so her staying with him is a possibility. But, where was she gonna get a job? After getting fired from her last job, no one seemed to want her. Maybe Cass would hire her? She'd have to ask.

Vanellope was so caught up with her worries of the future that she didn't hear her name being called the first time. Though she did hear the Principal clear his throat before he said the name again.

"Vanellope Von Schweetz."

Vanellope felt the person behind her shove her up the stairs and she stumbled. Her face went red at the bits of laughter she heard from the audience as she shuffled over to the Principal. She quickly took her diploma and shook the Principal's hand.

"Yeah, go Vanellope! Woo-woo-woo!"

Vanellope quickly turned her head to see that it was Fred who shouted out. She quickly looked down the row he sat in, only to find that all of Tadashi and Hiro's friends had came; including their Aunt Cass and themselves. She waved briefly at Hiro and then quickly walked off stage.

As soon as Vanellope sat down, she felt a tap on her shoulder. "What?"

"I think that those guys want your attention."

Vanellope looked over to where they were pointing to see Fred and Honey Lemon waving his hands wildly in the air, despite Hiro and Wasabi's attempt to stop them. When they realized they had her attention, Fred and Honey held up a sign that said: 'Congrats Grad' in big, bold red letters.

"Just one more picture!" Honey insisted.

Vanellope sighed and smiled once more, holding up her diploma, only this time she held it up-side-down.

"Perfect!" Honey squealed. "This is so going on my blog!"

"No— it's not." Gogo quickly took the phone away from her before she could hit 'send'.

Vanellope smiled in relief and plopped down on the couch. They were in the Hamada's apartment, celebrating the fact that Vanellope was no longer in Highschool. Sure, Vanellope knew about the celebration, she just didn't expect this. It wasn't that there were a lot of people, Vanellope didn't have many friends anyway. It's just, she didn't expect them to put a lot of effort just to make a small party for her.

"Hey, what's up?" Tadashi sat himself down next to her and took a bite out of his cupcake.

"I'm tired..." Vanellope hooked her arm into his and leaned on him, making herself comfortable.

Tadashi chuckled. "I see that. Do I want to know why you're tired?"

"No." Vanellope leaned into him more and sighed comfortably. Tadashi makes a really nice pillow.

"Uhm. Why am I seeing my girlfriend on my brother's arm?"

Vanellope opened one eye to see Hiro standing in front of them, his arms crossed over his chest. " 'Cause he's a better pillow than you ever were."

Tadashi smirked and rested his head over Vanellope's. "That, and we've been secretly in love." He fluttered his eyes at his little brother.

"Just for that, I'm telling Gogo you said that." Hiro took in a teasing deep breath, as if he was getting ready to shout something to the world. "Gogo—"

Tadashi clamped a hand over Hiro's mouth, "Shh!" He then walked over to a confused looking Gogo, leaving the young couple alone for the moment.

"Well," Vanellope stood up and straightened out her skirt. "I'mma go down into the kitchen and fix me up a cupcake with my icing."

"Hey— wait up!" Hiro opened up the door for her and the two made their way down stairs.

Vanellope stared intently at the vanilla cupcake as she squeezed the tube. She made sure that the green swirl was nice and big, and that it didn't spill over or anything. With a satisfied smirk, she replaced the top of her tube of icing and put it back in the fridge.

Hiro snorted as he carelessly squeezed his own tube of icing, the white swirl soon turning into an overflowing mess. There was a reason Aunt Cass would only have him at the cash register and taking orders. "Perfectionist." He muttered.

"Excuse me, but there's a difference between wantin' your food right, and being a perfectionist." Vanellope smirked, "And anyway," she gestured between his mess of a cupcake and her work of art cupcake. "My cupcake will actually end up being eaten, and not on the floor like yours will be when you accidentally slip or something."

Hiro meant to prove her wrong, but the cupcake in his hand wanted to prove her right. It did end up on the floor, and now Hiro has to clean it up. He sent her a glare as he was mopping his mess up.

Vanellope laughed and brought her cupcake to her lips, "Now, I know you don't wanna hear me say 'I told you so'. So, I won't."

Hiro stared at her for a moment, wondering what she's gonna do next.

Vanellope smirked, "I told ya so." She then promptly took a bite of her cupcake.

Hiro scrunched his nose at her in irritation. Before she could take another bite, Hiro quickly shoved the cupcake on her face, smearing the mint flavored icing all over her lips and nose. He had to lean on the mop itself to keep from falling over in laughter.

Vanellope watched in shock. It was all in slow motion for her as she watched her precious cupcake hit the floor. Her hazel eyes narrowed on the boy in front of her and picked up the tube of icing that Hiro left out. "You ruined my cupcake. This is war!"

"Aah!" Hiro cried out as he felt the cold icing spray him in the face. He quickly grabbed the can of sprinkles and popped it open before throwing the contents out at her.

Vanellope shook the sprinkles out of her hair and snatched up the bag of gummy worms. Tearing it open, she took a whole handful out and got close enough to Hiro that she was able to shove the handful down his pants.

Hiro saw this and he grabbed her around the waist before she could. He lifted her up and ended up having the gummy worms shoved into his mouth instead of his pants. As he chewed quickly, he stumbled backwards and his foot hit the can of sprinkles that had landed on the floor.

Hiro landed on his back with Vanellope landing on top of him. He quickly turned away from Vanellope's direction and coughed up the remaining gummy worms that were trying to choke him.

"Eww... gross." Vanellope smirked down at him when she felt his arms wrap tightly around her waist. She scoffed as Hiro started to rise slightly. "No way! I'm not kissin' you!"

Hiro pouted, "Why not?"

"You just hacked up gummy worms, there's no way I'm kissing ya now that I know where your mouth's been." She moved to get off him but Hiro tightened his arms around her waist and rolled them over.

Hiro looked down at her and noticed that she still had sprinkles in her hair. He gave her a small smile and then set his lips into a pout. "Well, if you won't kiss me— can you do something else for me?"

Vanellope narrowed her eyes at him. "What d'ya want me t'do?" One of her eyebrows rose an inch. "I'm not stripping if that's what ya want." She added.

Hiro rolled his eyes and smiled down at her pulling a key out of his pocket. "Move in with me."

Vanellope's eyes widened, "What?" She hadn't thought of moving in with Hiro, besides— didn't he still live with his Aunt Cass and Tadashi?

Hiro puted once more, "Pretty please?"

"No offense Hiro, but I don't feel comfortable sleepin' next to you while Tadashi is on the other side of the room snoring." Vanellope's eyebrows scrunched together when he laughed. "What?" She demanded.

Hiro wiped the tears out of his eyes, "I rented my own apartment, Van. It's the apartment building across the street. I already moved my stuff in there. I just gotta figure out the bed situation."

Vanellope's eyebrows raised to her hairline, "Sit up."

Hiro immediately followed orders and moved away as she sat up on her own.

"But, what about Ralph?" She sighed. "He might not be able to make rent without me there. Besides, I'm only 17 Hiro. And speaking of Ralph, how're you gonna make him agree to let me move in with you?"

Hiro's grin turned sheepish and he rubbed the back of his neck, "I kind of already asked him."

Vanellope narrowed her eyes at him, "You what?" She sighed and scrunched her nose out of habit. "I outta smack you."

Hiro chuckled nervously, "He said yes— by the way."

"He did?"

"Yep. So, d'ya think we should just move my bed in, since it's bigger, or should we just move both our beds in, 'cause the apartment is a two-bedroom."

Vanellope smirked, "What makes you think I'mma move in with ya?"

Hiro just shrugged, "Lucky guess?"

Vanellope slid her arms around his neck and tugged him close, "For once, you guessed right." She kissed him firmly on the mouth and pulled him closer, her teeth sinking into his lip softly.

Hiro groaned softly and felt her lips curve into a smirk.

Hiro and Vanellope woke up the next morning to Aunt Cass' yell.

"Hiro Hamada! You better get down here and clean up this kitchen, right now."

Hiro sighed and got up to go clean up the mess. On his way out the door, he heard Tadashi say:

"You're in for it now."

Vanellope snorted and rolled over to go back to sleep.

A/N: Okay, so... that's it. Hope you liked it. Read, review, favorite, like... and could someone please teach me how to make gifs. I'm 14, but I need help with it. Pretty please. I promise to make real life Vaniro ones if you help me. I promise.