Chapter 5: Aunt cass

Max arrived at the Lucky Cat Café, mentally joking with himself about "making a move on Aunt Cass." As he stepped inside, he noticed Hiro and Baymax heading out. "Hey, Hiro," Max called. Hiro waved back, "Sorry, Max, I've got something to handle—catch you later!"

Max smiled and nodded before walking in. Aunt Cass greeted him warmly. "Max! How are you doing?" she asked, her voice both cheery and concerned.

"I'm alright. How's Tadashi?" Max asked, knowing she had been worried.

"The doctors say he's getting better. He should wake up soon." Aunt Cass sounded relieved but still carried a hint of sadness.

Max placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Aunt Cass. I'm working on something that will help Tadashi recover faster. He'll be back to his usual self soon."

Aunt Cass's face lit up. "Really? Thank you so much, Max." She pulled him into a hug, her gratitude palpable. Max, caught off guard by the affection, noticed the warmth in her touch. It wasn't just about saving Tadashi—it felt deeper, like genuine care.

As they pulled apart, she looked up at him with a playful smile. "Hey, how about staying for dinner tonight?"

Max was about to politely refuse when Aunt Cass gently pressed a finger to his lips, "Ah ah ah, no excuses. I won't take 'no' for an answer."

Max chuckled. "Well, how could I say no to a beautiful lady inviting me to dinner?"

Aunt Cass laughed, her eyes sparkling, and patted his shoulder before heading back to the kitchen to prepare the meal. Max couldn't help but feel a deeper connection growing between them.

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As the evening crept closer, Aunt Cass flipped the "Closed" sign on the café door and began preparing dinner. Max, seated on the living room couch, idly watched TV. Every so often, his eyes wandered toward the kitchen, where Aunt Cass moved with ease and grace, her figure catching his attention now and then. He admired how lively and kind she was, even after everything that had happened recently.

Just then, the front door opened, and Hiro returned home with Baymax following closely behind.

"How was your day at the college?" Aunt Cass asked, her voice filled with warmth as she set the table. Hiro replied " it good".

Hiro glanced at Max and then back at Baymax, whispering, "Don't tell Aunt Cass," before quickly ushering the healthcare robot into his room. Max noticed the interaction and smirked.

Aunt Cass chuckled, shaking her head as Hiro took his plate of dinner and disappeared into his room. "Sometimes he's just... weird," she laughed, rolling her eyes in that way only a parent or guardian could. Max joined her laughter, feeling at home in the cozy, warm atmosphere of the café and home.

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Max's POV:

After dinner, Aunt Cass pulled out two cold beers and handed one to me with a grin. I took it, watching as she sat down beside me, a little closer than before. She took a sip and sighed, clearly enjoying the moment.

"You don't seem like the kind of guy who drinks often, Max," she teased, giving me a playful nudge.

I chuckled. "Not really, but I don't mind it every now and then." I took a drink, feeling the slight buzz in my head, though it didn't hit me as hard as it seemed to be hitting Aunt Cass.

She leaned back on the couch, her face a bit flushed. "You're so mysterious. You show up, save Tadashi, and now you're here, drinking with me. Where do you come from, anyway?" she asked, her voice slightly slurred but curious.

I smiled at her, taking another sip. "It's nothing that exciting. I live by myself. Bought a place a while back, and I've just been laying low. I don't have family, so it's just me."

Her eyes softened, and she turned toward me, her expression sincere. "You live alone? That sounds... lonely."

I shrugged, trying to keep it casual. "It's what I'm used to. I grew up in foster care, bounced around a lot. Got lucky later on, made some money, and now I've got more freedom than I know what to do with."

Aunt Cass frowned slightly, her hand resting on my arm. "That's a tough way to grow up. I'm sorry you had to go through that, Max. You're strong for coming out of it the way you did."

Her touch lingered for a moment, and I felt a warmth that wasn't from the alcohol. I looked into her eyes, seeing how genuine she was. She meant it.

"Thanks," I said, my voice a bit quieter. "But enough about me. You've done an amazing job raising Tadashi and Hiro. They're great kids."

Aunt Cass smiled proudly but sighed. "It hasn't been easy, especially with everything going on now. But... I love them. I'd do anything for them." She paused, then looked at me with a mischievous grin. "And you, mister, going into that burning building... You really are something else."

Before I could reply, she pulled me into a hug, her arms wrapping around me tightly. I felt her warmth, her gratitude, and...her boobs. Her body pressed against mine as she whispered, "Thank you for saving him."

For a moment, I was taken aback by the closeness. My heart skipped a beat, but I quickly returned the hug, my hand gently patting her back. "You don't need to thank me. I couldn't just stand by and do nothing."

She pulled back slightly, her face inches from mine, her breath warm. "Still, I'm grateful," she said softly. Her eyes lingered on mine for a moment before she smiled again and stood up, slightly wobbly. "Now, I'm not taking no for an answer—you're staying for dinner more often."

I laughed, shaking my head. "How could I say no to that?"

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(today chapter is just a filler. )