So here is the first short story for the Unexpected Verse! It takes place after Astrid collapsed in the cafeteria in chapter 3, so she is still pregnant in this. I would like to say that these stories will not be in a particular order and they will go from anywhere in their lives, even before they get together even if someone wanted to see that. I already have a lot of ideas, but I'm willing to take prompts either here in a PM or on my tumblr if you follow me there. Yeah, so anyways, I hope everyone enjoys these little snippets into the lives of this character as they exist within this universe I have created and I'll try to get the next one posted soon!

Astrid had been a little bit nervous about going back to school after she collapsed in the cafeteria and Hiccup had run to her like he had. Sure, in the hospital, talking with him and talking with Ruff, Astrid had been okay with the thought of everyone knowing. She thought that things were going to be okay because everything was finally out in the open and that was a good thing. She'd been sick of hiding anyways, right? She liked to believe she still was, but a part of her had... reservations.

Which she absolutely hated. Everyone knew something was up by now, there was no getting passed it. Even if they hadn't seen the incident, someone told them about it, or they noticed how Astrid's sweaters got bigger and bigger everyday, along with her cup size. And everyone had to know by now that Hiccup and she were involved in some way. No stranger would've reacted the way he had, screaming her name and bounding over to her as if she was his one true love and she was being taken from him right in front of his eyes.

And the way he kissed her at the hospital and held her hands and told her he wanted to have a family with her... god, she was so head over heels for him, and it scared her more than going to school ever could. In such a short amount of time, Hiccup Haddock had competely stolen her heart and she never wanted to take it back from him.

So why did she still have reservations at all?

They pulled into the school parking lot. Hiccup was driving. It was the first time they were actually carpooling, but they figured since the secret was out, what was the point in taking both cars? Hiccup parked and turned the car off. Astrid rubbed her hands over her stomach and stared out the windshield. The sweater she was wearing wasn't as loose as she liked, but what was the point of hiding it anymore? She couldn't.

"You okay?" Hiccup asked her. She looked over at him and smiled.

"Yeah... just a little nervous. I don't know why though. I shouldn't be."

"Everything is about to change completely. The last hold onto a normal life is gone for you. I understand your hesitancy."

"Thank you for summing that up," Astrid drawled with a playful grin.

"You're starting to sound like me," Hiccup pointed out.

"Oh god. That means I'm going to be unbearable pretty soon, huh?"

"Oh definitely," Hiccup whispered. He started to lean over, but then seemed to think better of it, so he intertwined their fingers, pulling her hand up to his lips to kiss each digit. Astrid stared at his lips, wishing he would've kissed her. "You want to go in ahead of me?" he asked. She shrugged, her eyes moving down to her bag on her lap. "Well, I think you're going to have to. Your escort is here."

Astrid looked back up at Hiccup confused, before a knock on the window beside her made her jump and she looked over to see Ruffnut standing there, smiling at her. Astrid smiled back and held up a finger, then turned back to Hiccup. "See you at lunch?" she asked. Hiccup nodded and Astrid leaned over to kiss his cheek quickly. She opened her door and got out, putting her bag strap over her shoulder and walking inside with Ruffnut.

The stares were so unnerving. Astrid felt them the moment she walked through the school doors, and they continued until she got to her locker. Ruffnut told her to ignore it, to just pretend nothing was wrong. And that was easy enough at first, but... something wasn't right. This wasn't how this was supposed to go.

Astrid wasn't alone in this situation. So why did she have to be alone at school? Why did she think not being with Hiccup would be an okay thing?

She turned from her locker and looked a few lockers down to where Hiccup was. He was trading out his books. He still had a little bit of snow in his hair and for some reason it made Astrid's heart flutter in her chest. As if he sensed that she was looking at him, he looked up at her. He gave her a little crooked smile and a wave. Astrid couldn't imagine how she ever thought he was anything less than perfect.

She remembered back to the times where she and her friends had made fun of Hiccup, when they were cruel to him, and of course he always acted like he was better than them. He really was just a better person, in every way possible. She saw that now.

"Astrid, just go to him."

Astrid looked over at Ruffnut in surprise. Sure, Ruff seemed okay with their relationship, but Astrid had never expected her to say something like that.

"So you're... you're really okay with us?"

"I thought I made it clear before that I am. I still don't really understand it, and I don't know if I ever will, but if he makes you happy and you want to be with him... be with him. Fuck what everyone else thinks. Go to him and be happy."

Ruffnut had never been a philosopher of any sort. Most of what she said was incredibly shallow murmer that would make a Kardashian look like a saint. But sometimes she said the absolute right thing, and this was one of those times. Astrid wrapped her arms around her friend and hugged her tightly. Ruffnut hugged back, before laughing and rolling her eyes. She pushed Astrid away playfully.

"Go. Be happy!"

Astrid laughed and closed her locker, before striding over to Hiccup's. "Hey you," she said, leaning against the lockers beside his. He grinned.

"Hello, milady," he responded, closing his locker and turning to her fully. She gripped the collar of his shirt and pulled him down so that she could kiss him. He kissed back, and her hand moved to his neck. "What was that for?" he asked once they broke apart.

"Am I not allowed to kiss my boyfriend and the father of my child?" Astrid asked. Hiccup chuckled.

"You're most definitely allowed."

"Good."

Hiccup leaned in and kissed her again, cupping her face this time. She was happy to make out with him in the halls until the first bell if he really wanted to. The reservations were gone. She should've known they would be the moment she just allowed herself to be with Hiccup without caring what anyone thought.

Why did I even have those stupid reservations in the first place?

"Get a room," Ruffnut said with a smirk as she walked past them. Astrid laughed and intertwined her fingers with Hiccup's, loving the way he squeezed her hand and held her close. It was such a good moment, until Snotlout just had to walk over and ruin it.

"So, it's true then?" he asked. God, of course he wanted to do this right in front of the entire school basically. Astrid looked from Snotlout to Hiccup and then back to Snotlout, shrugging.

"Yes, the rumors are true. Hiccup is quite massive when you take his pants off," she said, causing her boyfriend to splutter and blanch while Snotlout looked absolutely mortified at her statement. It made Astrid happy.

"That... I... No! That's not what I meant! What I meant was, is it true you really slept with Hiccup Haddock and you're pregnant with his baby?" Snotlout rephrased.

"Yes, Lout, it is true. I slept with Hiccup and am now pregnant with his baby."

"When did this even happen?"

"Your party."

"So there was no college guy at all? Ever?"

Astrid sighed heavily. She knew what Snotlout was fishing for. He wanted to know why Hiccup and not him. "No, Snotlout, there was no college guy. And the reason I slept with Hiccup and not you is because... well, I was drunk, but he also didn't force himself on me. Not even in the slightest. In fact, I forced myself on him. But now, I'm with him. I'm dating him. I really like him a lot. I hope you can respect that."

"I just.. I don't get it."

"It doesn't really matter if you get it, Snot," Hiccup pointed out. "She's happy. I make her happy. That's what matters."

Snotlout looked offended that Hiccup would even talk to him. Astrid shook her head. God, she had been like that at one point. She was so thankful she'd finally grown up. Who would've thought getting pregnant at seventeen would do that for a person? Apparently Snotlout wasn't going to grow up anytime soon.

"Yeah, well... whatever," Snotlout grumbled, before he stomped off. Astrid bit her lip for a moment, turning into Hiccup's arms.

"It's probably a good thing we didn't tell him we did it in his bed," she whispered.

"Yeah, but what was that thing about how I'm massive?" Hiccup asked, raising a brow. Astrid giggled.

"Shh... take it as a compliment," she breathed, pressing her lips to his over and over, hoping the soft kisses would distract him. It seemed to work nicely, as he kissed her back, holding her close. She wrapped her arms around his neck and was happy to stay in his embrace until the first bell finally rang.