So I read in the comments that this could spin into a longer story and I figured, why not! This one is just a wee bit longer, and takes place the next morning after the last chapter(:
Astrid awoke to sunlight spilling into her hut, terrible terrors chirping on the rooftops. It was a beautiful morning, perfect for flying. She was about to sit up, when the memories of last night flooded her mind. Her cheeks grew warm and she smiled. It was a beautiful morning for a flight. A flight with Hiccup. Astrid sat up, slipped on her boots, and quickly fashioned her hair into a neat braid before exiting her hut. Astrid hurriedly fed Stormfly her breakfast before trotting down the ramp to Hiccup's hut, knowing he'd be awake. He was probably held up in his loft mulling over Dragon Eye notes. That, or going over the plan to stop Viggo for the hundredth time. He really needed a break. Which is why a morning flight would do him good. She gave a hard rap to the door, and immediately it flew open. Toothless was there, holding the lever in his mouth. He gave her a gummy smile, telling her her to enter. She walked in and heard the door slide shut behind her. The room was dimly lit, with only a small torch in the far corner. But the shield maiden saw who she was looking for hunched over a desk in the far corner, muttering gibberish to himself. She shook her head. Typical Hiccup. She silently made her way towards the desk, before leaning over his shoulder and whispering, "Whatcha doin?" She laughed when he gave a squeak and practically jumped out of his skin, tumbling to the floor. He looked up at her and glared playfully.
"Don't scare me like that," Hiccup muttered as he pushed himself up. He bent down and picked up all his papers that had fallen with him.
"And what can I do for you, milady?" He asked as he set the papers down in a neat stack.
"Remember? You said we could go on a flight this morning," Astrid reminded. Although she wasn't at all bothered that he had forgotten. She knew he was stressed. So as long as she got the exhausted leader out of his hut to enjoy himself a bit, she was happy. And plus, maybe it would give them a chance to talk...about what happened last night...
"Oh-oh...uhhh, yea, yea," he stuttered, becoming red in the face an rubbing the back of his neck, "of course. Let's go." He grabbed her hand and led her out of his hut, smiling shyly. Astrid just smiled down at their hands, loving how right it felt.
"Toothless," Hiccup called once they were out of the hut, "Come on, bud. Morning flight?"
Toothless barked as he bounded out of the building, tongue lolling out of his mouth. He shaked in excitement before giving Hiccup a nudge, telling him to get on.
"Ok, bud," Hiccup laughed, putting his foot in the stirrup before swinging his other leg over and clicking in his prosthetic. "Ready, milady?" He asked with a flourish, holding out his hand. Astrid chuckled and rolled her eyes, but grabbed his hand and hopped on behind him. She wrapped her arms around his waist, head resting on his neck. He was too tall for her to rest her head on his shoulder now, but she didn't mind.
"Let's go, bud!"
Toothless shrieked and zipped into the sky, going higher and higher at neck-breaking speads. Until, suddenly, he leveled off, now just soaring smoothly above the clouds. Astrid sighed, leaning into Hiccup even more, just taking in the view. In front of her, a thin layer of clouds stretched as far as the eye could see. On her right she could make out Dragon's Edge. The island was just starting to wake up, with the twins doing their ridiculous morning show, and Snotlout screaming something at them. Most likely telling then to shut up. Then to her left, the vast expanses of the ocean, the light that reflected off the surface making it practically blinding.
"So...about last night Hiccup.." Astrid started, not really sure how to bring it up, "what...what does this mean?"
"Uhhh...I-I-I don't know...your better at this stuff then me...w-what do you think?" He asked, craning his neck so he could see her. Astrid's cheeks flushed and she averted her eyes.
"Awm...I-I don't know...I mean, I was kind of hoping that...that..."
Hiccup let out a nervous chuckle, before bringing a hestitant hand up to clasp around hers, looking down at them. "Yea...yea me too."
Astrid's smile broadened, leaning into him once more. With the view, the wind whipping past her face, and her...her boyfriend. Oh Odin, Hiccup Haddock is my boyfriend! She couldn't believe it. The brave, kind, handsome, strong, and funny heir was her leader, partner in battle, best friend, and boyfriend. She could stay here forever.
Chances are I'll do more. And once again, if you have any requests please let me know. I would love to do them