I totally planned to leave this as a one shot but like, I need some Valcup smut and I need it now.

-HTTYD-

"So. most of you were here last time, welcome back. And to the newcomers, welcome!"

Hiccup wouldn't deny he was disappointed Valka hadn't come back. He hadn't really expected her to, but still. He would have been very happy to watch her paint again. Amongst other things...

Dragging his brain away from that direction, Hiccup was about to start moving on to what they were doing that week when the door at the back of the classroom creaked open, revealing the gorgeous woman he'd trysted with last week. That was still a surprise; she clearly wasn't the one night stand type. He wasn't either, but, well, she was irresistible. He was only human.

"Not too late am I?"

"Not at all. Grab a seat, we were just about to start."

Valka shuffled into a seat halfway down the room, and Hiccup had to remember not to stare at her before somebody noticed. Returning to introducing the class, Hiccup got them started and meandered around the room. He loved the variety of people in there. Some were naturally gifted, others clearly practiced, and yet more weren't masterpieces in the making but they were there to have fun.

And then Valka... she was in a league of her own really, her lines seeming chaotic until they all came together beautifully, an innovative command of colour and just generally creating incredible things on a canvas. He was incredibly glad she'd come back to nurture her gift; it was clearly natural, some of her movements showing a lack of recent practice, but gods she was creative.

The class ran for two hours, and not everyone stayed the full time. If they were done, then people could grab a drink and chat in the corner, but Valka was intently working right until Hiccup called time. Everyone else had done it before the class started, but since she'd been late...

"Valka, don't forget you still owe me."

If he wasn't mistaken, Hiccup caught a flush on her cheeks as she nodded and hid back behind her canvas. The others filtered out, many excitedly letting Hiccup know they'd be back next week, and he even got a pretty suggestive smile from a cute blonde who'd had a... unique way of painting. But, truth be told? Hiccup only had eyes for one woman that evening, and she was loitering in putting her art over against the wall to dry overnight. Then the day janitor put them away, and people could opt to collect their work the next week.

"You were astounding, as usual."

Valka nodded, staying oddly silent as she handed money over to Hiccup. He took it, adding it to his lockbox at the front to sort with the community centre later. When he turned back, Valka had not yet moved.

"Are you alright?"

She nodded, cheeks still a little pink as she shuffled in place for a minute.

"I uh, I wanted to apologise. For all but chasing you out last week."

"Oh. I didn't feel chased out, if that helps. I just thought I should get going and not overstay my welcome... after the caffeine. Relax Valka. I had a good time, and I hope you did too. I'm not begrudging you wanting your space in the morning, especially since I got the feeling you don't do the one nighters much."

"I don't. I was married for over twenty years. We divorced last year and why am I telling you this?"

Hiccup grinned.

"I have one of those faces. So... did you want anything else? Cus I'm meant to be out of here by quarter past. If you want someone to talk to, I'm free after I cash out with the manager."

Valka nodded stiffly after a minute, and after Hiccup went to the managers office, he found her outside.

"So, my place? Your place? A lovely moonlit walk? I am flexible."

After a little more deliberating - Hiccup did his best not to be too obvious about his attraction to her - Valka actually agreed to go back to his place. Hiccup wondered if it would feel more intimate to invite him back to hers again or not, or perhaps she simply wanted the easy option of escaping. Or to check his home wasn't full of dismembered body parts or something.

"I walk here, it's not far but if you wanna take your car, we'll be there in under five minutes."

The short trip was mostly quiet, but she didn't bolt. Hiccup suspected she wasn't totally sure what she wanted, and he wasn't going to come on strong to her, but after she mentioned the whole divorce thing, he could tell she didn't offload as much as she needed to. So he was happy to do his best to put her at ease, leading her to his home and chuckling as someone made a big fuss of her immediately.

"Toothless, you pest."

"Oh, you are lovely!"

Valka was taken immediately with his dog, who bowled around her legs and sniffed her.

"Sorry, I didn't even think to warn you about my dog."

"Oh, no warning needed, he is adorable!"

Well, he was glad to see her smiling again. Toothless grumbled happily when scratched behind the ears, glaring when Hiccup shooed him back to his bed, limping along happily.

"What's..."

"Wrong with him? You can say it. He's a rescue, they were gonna put him down but gods, the minute I saw him in that shelter I knew he was for me. We've had four good years so far, haven't we buddy?"

Valka watched him kneel down to rub Toothless' head, nuzzling the canine.

"So, can I get you a drink? Tea? Coffe- no wait, you don't like coffee. I have tea, hot chocolate... or wine, if you want to have a drunken heart to heart. Whatever tickles your fancy."

Once she'd decided, Hiccup plied her with tea, made himself one and perched at his kitchen side, Toothless snoring lightly from the living room.

"Soooooo... did you want to talk about your divorce?"

"Why do you even care?"

Hiccup shrugged, sipped his tea.

"I am a caring guy. And you seemed keen enough to talk that you came back with me, even though part of you is clearly unsure. Look, yes, last week was fun but I am not going to try and jump you. I'm just... the kind of person to lend an ear and a warm drink. If that fails, you may cuddle my dog."

That earned him a short laugh, almost lost as she lifted the mug to her mouth. Hiccup tried not to think about how pretty her mouth was, how good it had felt... no, Hiccup. Stop it. After a few quiet sips of drinks, she actually started talking.

"That was how I ended up in your class to begin with. I was bored, in a rut after the divorce and I realised I hadn't done anything simply for the sake of enjoying it, not properly, in about twenty years."

"Wow. Then why are you so panicked about us hooking up last week? If anything, I think that counts as a bonus. You are allowed to have sex with someone just for the sake of having sex, of enjoying yourself. Sex feels good. I am pretty sure you agreed back then. It doesn't have to be a big deal, you just did something for the sake of pleasure. Just like art class."

Valka shrugged, her slim shoulders lifting and pulling the fabric over her chest tighter for a second. Hiccup swallowed. He really needed to put a lid on his wayward thoughts.

"I was raised to think rather more conservatively about sex. We are from different generations you know."

Her voice shook slightly, just at the end, barely noticeable but definitely there. Hiccup let it slide; if she wanted to, she'd go deeper.

"All the more reason. Embrace new life. You're a new woman. We all become different people through our lives. I'm not suggesting you become a raging cougar hunting out young men in their prime, nor am I saying it's wrong if you do. But don't feel you have to be everything you were before, just without the husband. Try new things. Find new you."

"Do you moonlight as a life coach or something?"

Hiccup laughed, seeing her face shift as he spoke.

"Nope. My parents divorced when I was a teenager, my dad took it really hard and he kept trying to recapture something that was gone. Eventually, he started to find new him."

They chatted until mugs were empty, and when Hiccup offered a refill Valka declined. He was expecting her to leave, rather reluctant to see her go, but instead he found her very, very close.

"I don't know what it is about you... but, you make me feel things."

Resisting the urge to make a lewd comment, Hiccup could relate; Valka was intense, drew him in like an enigma wrapped in a soft brown skirt.

"Well, maybe that was the great sex. We could try again, see if you get the same results."

Damnit. He hadn't meant to do that. Luckily, Valka didn't seem deterred, leaning in and kissing him. A soft sound echoed in the back of her throat when Hiccup's arms slid around her, pulled her tight against him to kiss her more firmly, feel her warmth soak through their clothes.

"Where's your bedroom?"

Heart skipping a beat at her breathy, hungry whisper, Hiccup grabbed her hand and led her toward it. Clothes seemed to be shed along the way, undoubtedly leaving a trail of minor destruction until he was shirtless and shoeless, while Valka was down her shoes, her jumper and her button up shirt. He grumbled about the extra layers, finding a soft white vest beneath the shirt.

"I can't believe I'm doing this again."

Her disbelief didn't seem to be slowing her down, since Valka's leg slid over the side of his before they rolled until she was straddling him. Hiccup had hoped she would last time, but Valka had been too shy. Maybe this time...

"Me either. Gods, your body is amazing."

Valka actually made a light scoffing sound at that, which left Hiccup frowning.

"What?"

"I don't... I'm not a young woman anymore. My body is-"

"Why do you think only young womens bodies are attractive? I know you're older, I like that."

Managing to work off that bloody vest, Hiccup turned them over again and kissed his way from her lips to her belly, peppering more kisses all the way down until she was squirming, torn between giggling and moaning. He undid the fastening of her skirt, tugged it off of those incredible, miles-long legs. He undid his jeans, shoving them down before crawling back up the bed, needy fingers pulling him closer until they were kissing again. His own hands were exploring her, feeling the softness of her belly, the roundness of her hips, delighting even in the faint streaks of silver-grey in her otherwise reddish-brown hair. which was braided and seemed to go alllll the way down her back, bottom of the braid residing somewhere around her butt.

They groped and tugged and playfully wrestled until both were naked at last, her hand sliding around his cock to stroke his erection, eyes watching him ravenously as Hiccup bucked into her grip, quivering when she ran her thumb around his glans. Hiccup stopped her only because it was impossible for him to move down while she did that, already sliding down her body again and smirking as Valka moaned, arching when his mouth found its goal. Gods, she was so responsive, incredible to experience as she bucked and writhed, fighting to stay quiet at first but Hiccup knew she couldn't keep it up, panting and stifled whimpers becoming moans as he licked her, thrilling in the heady taste of her arousal and the way she trembled under him.

Fingers joined his tongue, working Valka inside and out until she came with a shout, fisting at his sheets, even tugging at his hair while her thighs tightened on his head, until she finally went lax upon his bed, flushed and breathless and exquisite to look at.

"My gods..."

Hiccup grinned.

"I didn't think I'd get another chance, couldn't resist."

She offered him a faintly giddy smile, hand coming up to push sweat damp hairs from her face.

"I... I am not complaining."

"No, I didn't think you would. You seem quite... enthusiastic when you get going."

Valka rolled her eyes, but she was still smiling. Wiping at his face, Hiccup was pulled back toward her for a kiss that left him dizzy, cock twitching when Valka rolled them. He could see the shyness flicker across her face as she straddled him, ran his hands over her thighs, wished he could convey how fucking sexy she looked like that.

"If you're uncomfortable, you don't have to. But, well, I really wouldn't mind if you did."

She bit her lip, fingers flexing against his chest for a minute before slowly rolling her hips, pressing wetness against his swollen cock and watching avidly as Hiccup groaned, arching up into her. They continued that way for a minute or so, building, breathing, her movements beginning to get a little more frantic as she grew hotter. Hiccup watched with rapt eyes as Valka moved, drawn in by the way her mouth parted on moans, eyes closed, losing herself in the feelings of pleasure rather than self-consciousness at last. He'd have happily let her bring them both off like that, but she was the one to still.

"You have condoms?"

He had to stretch to reach without dislodging her, but it was a miniscule price to pay for watching Valka sheath him, feeling her guide him, having her sink down him inch by beautifully agonising inch until they were flush. Hiccup felt himself pulled into wet warmth, hips flexing as Valka settled, humming. He waited for her to get going, not wanting to spook her, but once she did Hiccup kept up a steady stream of encouragement, thrilling as her tension eased more and more until she was focused only on the heat between them, not how she looked - even though she looked incredible and he was ecstatic she'd been brave enough.

Valka rode him steadily, finding her rhythm and leaning further forward until she could plant sloppy, breathless kisses against his lips, still moving her hips. Hiccup slid his hands up over her lower back, pulling her tighter still to him, thrusting up into her willing body and gods, the way she moaned against his mouth was indescribable. Her hands moved to pin his shoulders in place, mischief written across her mouth as she rode him harder, eyes alight when Hiccup began to tilt from enjoyment to desperation, to her pushing him to the edge so quickly it almost hurt.

She tested his stamina like nobody Hiccup had ever met; but she also responded to him more intensely than any before her and Hiccup was quickly growing hooked on it. Valka keened when Hiccup slid his fingers down her belly, stroking her clit and urging her to come before him, aching to climax with the vision of her blissed out, mindless with ecstacy. His efforts were rewarded with the spasms that wracked her frame, feeling her push down harder against him those last few seconds before her pace began to slow. Hiccup moved a little quicker, his own end claiming him in a rush of heat.

Loathe as he was to lose the sight of her atop him, a masterpiece in living form, Hiccup reluctantly tumbled her back to the bed, ditching the condom and wiping off with a tissue from his bedside before turning back, revelling in those last minutes of watching Valka in the afterglow, lazy smiles and glowing with satisfaction. He could get used to that... but he doubted Valka would go for it. She was reticent enough about the age gap for a one night stand. Well. Two night stand.

He doubted she would even consider anything more serious, especially not yet. Still. Hiccup could wait. See if she came around on the age thing for sex before he contemplated more.

"I don't know why I trust you so."

Hiccup shrugged, at least until Valka turned her body and shuffled into him, effectively a cuddle.

"Me either. But you can. I promise I'm a trustworthy guy."

Valka hummed, staying in her cuddle-position against him and Hiccup had zero complaints.

"I... I have a son your age."

"O-oh."

Ok. He hadn't been expecting that. He knew she was old enough that it could easily be true. But he'd been to her place, and there were no... pictures or mementos of anyone that looked even remotely younger than her, some of what he took to be her parents and that was about it.

"I've never met him. I was young, I had to give him up. I... I haven't told anybody that for a long time. Meeting you last week... it's stirred so much up."

"Well, you wanna talk about it?"

He had no idea what he'd offer her on the matter other than a willing ear, but Hiccup would happily offer it all the same. Valka shook her head.

"Not really. I just want to lie here for a little while."

Well, Hiccup could offer that too.

"That's fine by me."

-HTTYD-

Welp, I can totally control myself and stick with one shots...