For Robotics team AU: Imagine if before they start dating Tadashi and Fred are on a Robotic's team trip going to a competition and we pull out the old "there was a mixup in the hotel reservations and there's only one bed" trope :)
Hmmm...SFIT Robotics Team sounds about right. Those two have been friends for a few years now, best friends. The Gang is also set up at this point. Hiro, I am aiming to be about three or four. Tadashi builds the robots. Fred helps operate them. Imagine Bot Fighting without the betting and the sore losers trying to kill you...
So, Fred and Tadashi are on the same Robotics team run by Professor Callaghan. In his oversight - due to juggling several positions as teacher, inventor, coach, etc - he accidentally books one room short. Everyone is already in pairs, leaving Tadashi and Fred with the one room.
At first, they argue who should sleep on the floor - Fred, because he is Fred and enjoys doing things out of the ordinary, and Tadashi is self-sacrificing and selfless - and have counterpoints for each other. Tadashi doesn’t want Fred to be sleeping on the floor, he doesn’t want his friend to be sore sleeping on the floor. Fred argues that Tadashi should be able to enjoy himself and not be so selfless.
They both quickly realize that there are no other blankets, so the floor option is out. Plus, Tadashi’s concerns about something crawling on them in the middle of the night.
Somewhere back in his apartment in San Fransokyo, Wasabi sneezes.
They try sleeping on the bed on opposite ends, but Tadashi doesn’t like Fred’s cold feet touching his face. They eventually give up and settle for simply sleeping on the same end against each other.
That’s when they start talking...
Fred: So...first time sharing a bed with someone?
Tadashi: Nah. *Fred turns over and looks at him, blushing* Hiro likes to sneak into my bed at night, so I’m used to it.
Fred: He’s the little guy, right?
Tadashi: *Smiles* Cutest thing in the world.
Fred: *Without thinking* I beg to differ...
*Tadashi turns over and looks at Fred bewildered*
Fred: Um...no, no! I mean...what I meant was...please don’t be mad at what I’m gonna say. Hurts my man pride spilling it.
Tadashi: *Slowly* Okay...
Fred: IthinkyourereallycuteandIdontwanttoruinourfriendship!
Tadashi: *Calmly* Oh. That’s nice.
Fred: *Shocked* You...you don’t...mind...?
Tadashi: *Chuckles* I’m letting it slide cause I think you’re cute, too.
*They both blush at each other*
Fred: Do we...make out...or something...?
Tadashi: *Nervously* Um...maybe we could just cuddle and kiss each other tomorrow?
Fred: YES! *Lowers his voice* I mean...yes! Quick question, though. Is the kissing part for tomorrow because we’re currently in bed?
Fred’s back is pressed against Tadashi’s chest and has strong arms wrapped around his torso. He thinks he’s gone to heaven when Tadashi kisses him on the head and whispers him goodnight.
They both wake up to the sound of someone pounding at their door. It’s embarrassing - and a bit of a bummer - having to detach themselves from one another. Neither of them looks at the other while they get dressed. Right as they are about to exit their room, Tadashi pecks Fred on the lips and takes a hold of his hand. The rest of the trip is a blur, other than stolen kisses and not letting go of each other’s hand.
By the time they return, Wasabi is the proud winner of the big betting pool. Go Go is still irked over this.
