Every year, I try to write 25 drabbles, one for each day counting down to Christmas. This year's fandom is Big Hero 6. This year is a little different in that normally it's very short drabbles the usually end up connecting at the end, but instead I ended up with full plotline from the start. Hopefully this doesn't backfire on me. But regardless, this means you are getting a new chapter everyday. Yes everyday. Unless something happens out of my control (like real life rearing its ugly head). The length will vary, some will be short, some will be long. If you're a fan of my other BH6 stories, if I miss a weekly update, it's because I'm writing for this one instead.

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Warning: Hidashi pairing. They're not related in this story but if you can't even stand Hidashi in any form, consider yourself warned.

December 1st: Monday

Theme: 18. Christmas Lights

On SFIT campus, next to the language building was a tiny little cafe named Frostbite. Its window was adorned with bright Christmas lights revealing the dark blue interior. Its walls were decorated with snowflake patterns, the smell of hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies could be smelt all year around.

Per his usual, Hiro Takachiho was huddled in the back corner of the cafe with his books sprawled in front of him, checking over his homework answers before the class started. He ran a hand through his dark locks and chewed on the tip of his pen. The Christmas lights hanging above his table scattered brightly colored light beams on his paper.

So focused on his work, Hiro didn't even hear a person approach him until they spoke up. "Hey, do you mind if I sit here?"

Hiro looked up to discover a tall Asian standing before him. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, a thick brown jacket and blue jeans. In his hands was a steaming hot beverage. His cheeks were a bright red; clearly he had just walked in from the cold.

That was when Hiro noticed how crowded the cafe was. His normally quiet hiding place was now packed with people. When did that happen? Nearly every table was filled and a line went out the door. Now that he noticed the crowd, Hiro could hear the sheer amount of noise that filled the cafe. The deafening chatter of people pouring in, talking among themselves, the door bell jingling as people enter, and roaring of the machines as drinks were prepared. Hiro let out a small note of distress. Why were all these people here?

The sound of someone clearing their throat snapped Hiro back to attention. "Uh, sure," Hiro said, gesturing to the empty seat across from him.

"I'm Tadashi," the man introduced himself as he sat down. Then he noticed the textbook Hiro was reading: World Religion.

"I remember taking that class," Tadashi said. "Are you thinking about majoring in Religion?"

Hiro frowned. "I don't know. I don't know what I want to major in." He didn't even know SFIT offered a religion degree.

Tadashi smiled. "That's okay. Take your time figuring it out."

If Hiro's expression turned a little more bitter and a little hysterical, that was only for him to know. At one point of time Hiro knew exactly what he wanted to do. This wasn't his first college, this wasn't his first degree. Hiro already had a doctorate in electrical engineering and a master in mechanical engineering and physics. He had been in college longer than he had been in public school. But after…

Hiro shook his head, banishing the dark thoughts. Desperate to get the attention off himself, Hiro returned the question. "What about you? What's your major?"

Tadashi smiled proudly. "Oh, I got my bachelor's in electrical engineering. I'm a grad student working with Professor Callaghan towards my master in Mechatronics Engineering."

Hiro blinked, secretly impressed. Professor Callaghan was The big name in the field of robotics and engineering. The man basically created the foundation of robotics and the degree of Mechatronics Engineering was essentially his latest contribution to the field. SFIT was the first college to offer said degree a couple years ago. It was slowly being offered at other colleges across the nation. It was a shame that the first college Hiro attended didn't offer it when he was there.

While Hiro never had the chance to work with him, much less meet him, he also knew that Professor Callaghan ran a strict program and any student he took on personally was the cream of the crop. That meant Tadashi was good, very good.

Hiro's alarm went off, alerting that it was time to head to class. "Ah," Hiro said. "I've got class." He quickly packed his bag. "The table is all yours."

As he was leaving he heard Tadashi shout, "Nice meeting you!"

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