Angry brown eyes narrowed at the cuddling couple on the couch across.

Eret had tolerated their innocent interactions in the beginning, finding it almost amusing to watch his awkward, gangly best friend daring to approach a girl that appeared out his reach. A girl Eret himself had set his eyes on, and was merely waiting for the opportune moment to pursue.

Eret had been thoroughly shocked when said relationship suddenly grew far beyond a budding friendship.

He had never pegged Hiccup Haddock as Astrid Hofferson's type.

But then again, Eret didn't really know Astrid beyond the perfect image she put out to the public. Maybe he had missed something as she and Hiccup did appear to have quite a few things in common, much to his seething jealousy and dismay.

On the upside, however, they had just started going out so Eret still stood a chance. He could still make his move without ruining his years of friendship with Hiccup.

But the first thing he needed to do was prevent their relationship from growing into something further.

A giggle interrupted his internal mischiefs, making jealousy flare up anew.

They were now kissing.

Right in front of him.

Eret cleared his throat loudly, startling them apart.

"Eret! Ah, I forgot you were here man, sorry," Hiccup chuckled, running a hand through his auburn mop. He then turned to the blonde girl beside him. "Maybe we should go to my room? I.. err, still haven't shown you-"

"Woah, there!" Eret interrupted with a fake, loud laugh. "Inviting her to your bedroom already?"

Hiccup's eyes widened, a blush covering over his face and neck. "No! No, no, that is not what I meant!" he retorted defensively, turning to Astrid with a hesitant smile. She merely rolled her eyes and kissed him on the cheek. "Show me your room," she encouraged him with a smile.

"Okay," Hiccup smiled back, standing up with her. Their clasped hands made Eret want to punch something.

They began to walk towards the end of the hall when Eret's voice stopped them.

"Wait!" he blurted out. "I'm.. err, inviting some people over. So.. it's probably not such a good idea, whatever you guys are about to do."

They both stared back at him dumbfounded.

"What?" Hiccup frowned. "I'm just showing her around. We are not.. about to do.. anything," he stammered self-consciously.

"Not that it's any of your damn business," Astrid added, folding her arms over chest in a cold manner.

Eret chuckled, internally wincing under her glare. "Actually, everything that goes on underneath my roof is my business."

Astrid snorted, and was about to say something when her phone alarm went off. "Sorry," she muttered under her breath, turning to Hiccup with a disappointed sigh. "I forgot I had practice today. Maybe you could come over to my place tomorrow?"

Hiccup nodded with a nervous laugh, cheeks still tainted pink. "I don't have your address though.."

"I will text it to you," she said with a shy smile. Hiccup beamed back.

"Cheerleading practice?" Eret suddenly cut in with a smirk, interrupting their moment.

Astrid scoffed. "Field hockey."

"Same thing," Eret teased, making her glare at him again.

She turned her attention back to Hiccup once more, pulling him in for a kiss.

Eret felt a pang in his chest at the sight, averting his eyes.

After she left, Hiccup turned to Eret with a frown.

"Dude, what the hell?"

Eret pretended not to hear him, walking past him back into the living room. Unfortunately, Hiccup didn't let it go so easily.

"Why were you acting this way?" Hiccup prompted, chin raised challengingly. Eret had to hold back a laugh. Hiccup could never look intimidating, even watching him try was absolutely hilarious.

"Just helping you out man," he replied with a shrug. "A bro looking out for a bro."

Hiccup just shook his head in disbelief, eventually leaving for his room when Eret offered no further explanation.

Eret let out a sigh of relief at his absence.


Author's Note: Hello this is my first story!

Okay so Eret is not a bad guy. He is just in love with Astrid and angry that his best friend is dating her.

And remember just because Eret wants her, it doesn't mean Astrid wants Eret.