Hiccup was sure that there couldn't possibly be anything worse in the whole entire world than the sound of a goddamn school bell. He sighed heavily and straightened himself from leaning against the brick wall. School kids were rushing through the front doors frantically and as usual Hiccup was among these latecomers. The only difference was, he hadn't actually been late. He had been slouched outside the school for nearly twenty five minutes now but once again time had ran away as he'd been sucked into one of his comatose daydreams. Unbeknownst to around about half of the school, Hiccup was fortunate enough to be the head teacher's son, the only fortune about this is that usually any lateness or disobedience (which rarely ever happens) from him goes completely unnoticed by his teachers. It does however mean that his dad has access to all his reports and grades which is indeed a downside.

Hiccup hadn't always been known as 'Hiccup', he had been granted with the nickname when he had been in primary school. He had had to stand up in front of the entire school to present an assembly about being eco friendly and saving the planet. He hadn't willingly wanted to present the assembly it just so happened that being the only eager enough pupil to sign up to eco club, there kind of wasn't anyone else but him to give the talk. And in true Hiccup style, the boy had easily embarrassed himself with something as natural and simple as hiccups. Before Hiccup had even gotten through the first sentence of his presentation he had rudely interrupted himself with a loud and obnoxious hiccup. And they hadn't stop, he had tried to continue talking but it was impossible and soon enough a teacher had guided him of the stage and ushered him out of the assembly hall before he done anything else stupid. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how he was so graciously named 'Hiccup' by his ever so lovely and doting cousin, Scott. Over the years the name had stuck and Hiccup would never admit it but he actually preferred the nickname opposed to his real name; Hamish. His cousin, Scott had been even more delighted when he had discovered that a hiccup wasn't just an abrupt involuntary contraction of the diaphragm but it also meant 'a temporary setback to somebody's plans or arrangements'. So in simple terms; a nuisance. And in Scott's eyes that was very much what Hiccup was.

Scott had always triumphed that he was better and bigger than his small gangly cousin until, that is when they hit high school and somewhere along the line Hiccup hit puberty. Big time. He grew a hell of a lot taller and he let his hair grow out in a messy effortless sort of manner that framed his face perfectly. Although he still stayed lean and lanky (and didn't miraculously grow biceps or a six-pack overnight) he didn't look quite so young and weak anymore. His jaw line was so prominent it looked like it could cut through steel. Girls actually started to notice the boy, not only because he was so tall that he was kind of hard to miss now but also because of his new manly and attractive features. Most people swore they had never seen this guy before in their whole entire school life and that he must be new, because there really was no way that this man could have evolved from that young toothpick of a boy he used to be. It was only Scott who stood on the sidelines and glared whilst he watched before his very own eyes, his scrawny annoying cousin turn into something... that he was not. Scott stayed short, and slightly on the dumpy side. The only sign that told Scott he had entered manhood was the small tuft of hair lining his upper lip. And that was it. This had made Scott even more spiteful towards Hiccup but the latter had paid no heed. Hiccup was used to his cousins tormenting and teasing. And that's probably what infuriated Scott furthermore was that Hiccup hadn't even realised his change in appearance, or the girls, although there were only few and some of them weren't exactly lookers, there were still girls who ogled over him. And he didn't notice. He just went around in this stupor daze all day, arriving late to class and no one even batting an eyelid at it, doodling on his jotters and paying no attention in class but still managing to get the best mark in the whole year.

Scott's anger only started to dissolve when he lost his aunt. Hiccup's mum. And it's probably around about that time that Hiccup started to look so lost, walking about like an abandoned puppy. Scott actually had sympathy for him. Can you believe it? An emotion towards him that wasn't hate? Scott even went so far as to stay by his cousins side throughout the whole funeral. And when it came to throwing the rose on top of the casket, Hiccup had stared at the flower he had been given stupidly and he had looked so heartbroken and shaky and sad that Scott had placed a hand on his cousin's forearm and supported him. And gave him strength. They had shared a look that wasn't two sets of eyes boring loathing into each other, instead it was of strength and comfort. Scott was sure he hadn't been crying, it had just been his non-existent hay fever playing up. Then Hiccup had threw the rose and it had delicately fluttered down the hole in the ground to gently rest upon the wooden surface of his mothers coffin where she now slept peacefully and forever. Then the two had separated and Scott hadn't ever had the heart to be quite so mean to his cousin ever again. He liked to tell himself he had just matured and didn't have time to pick on dweebs anymore, because it definitely wasn't that he cared or worried about his cousin. It just definitely wasn't.

His change of attitude towards Hiccup had happened over six months ago and Scott wondered if Hiccup had even noticed that his cousin had started to become more considerate and less insensitive. He watched now as his cousin entered Biology late, groggy looking and barely awake. The teacher only threw him a glance briefly. She changed the register, noting that he was here but she didn't demand for him to wait outside and then give him a whole spiel about how being late would affect his learning and future, like she would have done if it had been anyone else.

Hiccup slipped into his seat next to Scott but didn't acknowledge him. This was the only class the two had together and unfortunately everyone was sat alphabetically, meaning the cousins had to spend their time in Biology sat side by side.

Scott focused back on the teacher, this was the only class that Scott actually paid attention in for the sole reason that he didn't have any of his equally annoying or rowdy friends with him. None of them are smart enough to even try and sit through an advanced higher biology class. And so it's a wonder how Scott can, it seems to be the only other subject apart from physical education and design and manufacturer that he's actually quite good at. Anything else he failed miserably at.

"Can everyone please get their homework out that was due for today!" boomed the teachers voice as she stood before the smart board, "And leave it out on your desk so I can come around and collect it later"

Hiccup swore softly under his breath before sighing heavily. Scott rummaged through his bag before finally retrieving his crumpled sheet of homework which he had only remembered about in registration that morning so had hastily tried to finish it before the bell had went for his first class. Scott noticed the absence of homework on Hiccup's desk but refrained himself from making a snide remark.

The teacher started to make her way around the class, collecting the homework as everyone took down notes from the board. Hiccup half heartedly looked through his bag but he knew he had completely forgot to do it so there was no point in hoping that somehow miraculously a finished homework sheet could be found in there.

The teacher picked up Scott's homework, giving it a disdainful look before stopping short in front of Hiccups' desk.

"And Hamish? Where is your homework?"

Hiccup looked up begrudgingly, in all honesty he was too tired to even think of a half decent excuse. It wasn't that he hadn't had time, he always has plenty of it but he just wastes most of it daydreaming.

"Uhmm..." Hiccup wracked his brains, he knew if it was marked down that he hadn't completed another assignment his dad would give him a stern talking to. One that made Hiccup want to laugh and cry at the same time. "Uhhh..."

"He was helping me with mine, miss" Scott piped up then mentally face palmed. That came out all wrong.

"Are you telling me this isn't your work, Scott?" The teachers voice was stern as she glanced between the two boys.

"Well... no... but... it is" Scott spluttered and Hiccup didn't rush to help him.

The teacher looked fed up, "Right. Both of you's detention today after school and next time just save me the hassle and hand in your homework, okay?" and with that she stormed to the next desk.

Hiccup sent Scott a glare.

"Thanks for that" he mumbled, crossing his arms in a huff and sinking low in his chair.

"What?" Scott asked incredulously, surely his cousin must be joking? "I just saved your sorry arse!"

"Saved?" Hissed Hiccup, "You tried and you failed and if anything you've got me in worse trouble!"

The two sat in stony silence until the bell finally rang signalling the end of the period and Scott was sure Hiccup couldn't have ran out the class any faster.