modern AU
Hiccup x Eret (hicret)
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Wanted: Roommate to Split Rent With
RMS: 2 bed, 1 bath
Rent amount that must be paid: 150 per month
Requirements:
-must be male (ages 21 - 35 are applicable)
-must be employed or have a regular and reliable form of income (obviously)
-delinquent behavior will not be tolerated
-Quiet hours are 8pm - 5am
Location: 417 Hatchback Road
Call to buzz in: xxx-xxx-7783
Eret double-checked the address and the number for what must have been the millionth time, his eyes darting back from the paper to the building in front of him.
He had come across the ad while looking for a new place to stay, being more than eager to get away from his insane uncle and such. However he still had been hesitant to come and see the place. He was a bit concerned he'd be with some biget or some sort of tight-ass that would get on his nerves.
Still...he needed a place to stay and the rent was cheaper than any other place he came across. And the pictures with the ad made it look decent enough...
Taking a deep breath, Eret finally took out his cell and typed in the number. He only had to wait a moment before there was a response.
"Hello?"
Eret's eyes widened a fraction. This boy sounded like...well...like a boy! "Y-yes, hello. I was calling about the ad I found online. I don't suppose you're still looking for a roommate?"
"Yeah, actually, I am," the other sounded like he was smiling. "Are you outside?"
"Yeah..."
"Cool. I'll buzz you in. It's the second floor. Head left and it's the last door on the right,"
Before Eret could could respond the line went dead and the door buzzed, unlocking. It took almost no time for Eret to reach the room. He took a deep breath and knocked.
Eret caught the sound of shuffling around inside before the door flung open, revealing a stunning brunet, soft locks going in all directions and looking softer than silk. The boy's eyes were a vibrant green, lit up by the wonderful smile that made Eret's heart hammer. His features still had hints of boyishness to them and his chin had the slightest hint of stubble. A small dust of pink came across the boy's face before he spoke. "Hey. Nice to meet you. I'm Hiccup," he held out his hand, breaking Eret from his trance.
Eret gave a nervous smile of his own as he took Hiccup's hand. "I'm Eret," he replied, happy his voice didnt come out unsteady.
"Well, Eret, come on in and sit down," Hiccup turned into the apartment, leaving Eret to follow him (and admire the way Hiccup's brown pants seemed to hug his legs and backside so nicely). Hiccup plopped down on the couch, leaning against one of the arms. He picked up the notebook and pen on on the coffee table and flipped it open while Eret sat across from him. "Okay, Eret, you don't mind if I ask you some stuff before I decide to let you stay or not, do you?"
Eret smiled and shrugged. "No, I welcome it. That's very responsible,"
Hiccup smiled. "Most would call it nerdy or paranoid," he joked. "Okay, first question is why would you want to live here?"
"It's cheap and close to where I work,"
"Work. Well that takes care of the second question. Where do you work?"
"I do construction,"
"And do you have any friends or family around here that would drop by at any time?"
"Nah. My family and I are not on good terms and I like to keep my work and personal life seperate,"
"Hermit," Hiccup teased with a smile.
Eret laughed nervously. "Is there anything else you want to know?"
Hiccup nodded. "Any medical stuff I should know? Food allergies? Sezuires? Things like that?"
"None,"
"Ever been convicted of a crime or are you on parol?"
"No. I almost got into some trouble, but that's the main reason I left. My uncle is...not exactly reputable,"
Hiccup nodded in understanding but didn't pry. "I see..." He looked over his sheet. "When's the time of month that paying rent would work best?"
"I get paid Fridays so anytime after the first Friday of the month should be fine,"
HIccup nodded in approval. "Do you have your own means of transportation?"
"I have a car outside,"
"Relationship of an intimate nature?"
"Not yet," Eret let slip, his eyes wondering over the brunet in front of him again. He couldn't help but wonder if this beauty was already taken or not. Was it just his imagination or did Hiccup's cheeks dust pink at Eret's answer...?
"Okay..." Hiccup cutely gnawed lightly on his lower lip in thought and Eret noticed how they slightly pouted while Hiccup looked over the papers, flipping them back and forth. "You know about the quiet hours? The no smoking or drinking out in the parking lot or in the halls and lobby?"
"Not a problem," Eret assured. Now it wasn't just baout needing a place to live. It was about wanting to get to know the male in front of him. "I don't smoke or drink,"
Hiccup gave Eret an odd look of skeptism until Eret shrugged as if to say "I know; it's weird". He smiled and shook his head. "Well...Employed. No trouble with the law. Able to get places. Nothing to imply disruptive behavior...Yeah, I think this should work out fine," He shut his notebook and stood, going to the counter that seperated the kitchen from the living room. He pulled some bound papers from a folder and handed it to Eret. "This is the housing contract. I'll need you to sign this and take it down to the landlord Mr. Baxton on the first floor. He'll need to see you're ID and proof that you're employed. He'll also need a two hundred dollar deposit but I don't think he'll make you pay rent for this month since you're moving in the last week...So rent will be due second Friday every month and after you get everything sorted with him, you can move in,"
"Do I need to wait to have it processed?"
"If it's not in cash, yeah. You might have to wait until next Monday,"
"Cash is all I have," Eret said smiling as he signed his name. "I don't trust banks," He looked back up to Hiccup as he stood and held out his hand. "Thank you. I look forward to living with you,"
HIccup returned the gesture, grinning in return. "Thank you for taking the opening. Rent was killing me!" He laughed.
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