The Unpopular CH2
Hey guys! I thought I may as well update you on this story. I was really impressed; I got 2 reviews from guests! I mean that might not be a lot to you guys but that means a lot to me! Thank you to all the people that have recently reviewed this story! Guys, this part is serious, if any of you guys feel like people are saying mean things to you and it continues, don't be afraid to tell anyone. It can be your parents, aunties, uncles or even your friends, just pointing it out. Anyway, on with the chapter!
-If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way -Napoleon Hill
Astrid's P.O.V
It was a few days later after that awkward moment with him. Hiccup happened, I mean I have kind of liked him more than a friend for a while but he's dating Merida and plus he thinks I'm 'useless' just like everyone else. Ugh my life; I mean there's no point with me being here in this world anymore. Don't worry I'm not stupid, I just feel like that every single day. He doesn't know that I like-like him, he's too 'popular' and I'm just 'me'. The girl's parents who disowned her, the girl with no friends.
Anyway enough being sad, let's be happy, I'm getting a puppy! Auntie.E realised I was getting lonely without her so she dragged be into the pet store on Tuesday (which was yesterday) and we got a female grey and white husky. She's so cute, I named her Stormfly, I know weird name but once we got here inside the house a storm came and I saw a fly in the house so what about 'Storm-fly'? She did like it because she barked happily. She's currently asleep on my bed, but I woke her up because its 8:15 and I need to leave for school. "Hey Stormfly?" She opened her eyes lazily and looked up. Aww her face is so cute! She has blue eyes like me which makes her cuter. I stroked her head and gave her a hug. She licked my cheek in return. I shouted bye to Emma and left the house.
I got to school in about 10 minutes so it was now 8:25. Great, I have 20 minutes still school starts. Ok Astrid, avoid the big nine, just go to the cafeteria and do homework or something. I started to walk fast until Heather and Jack blocked my way. I groaned. Ok here it comes. "Where you going, Hofferson?" Heather asked, coldly. I didn't answer. It's better if I don't. I saw Heather glare at me and raised her fist, ready to punch me. I ducked away, getting ready for the impact.
But I never felt it, instead she lowered her clenched fist and whispered, "You got lucky this time," and they both walked off. I felt that I was about to cry in relief but I blinked my eyes rapidly. Phew, that was close, I wonder why she didn't do it, and she usually does. Then I saw. Oh the principal was watching us. That explains it.
Ugh great, I just saw Merida kissing Hiccup. I hated seeing that, knowing I would never have a boyfriend. Oh well.
I got….huh for once I actually don't know what I have first. Oh yeah it's Science. Oh well here we go. I got in the class and saw the seats had all changed. There were 6 rows and 8 columns. In 3 of the columns there were two chairs and one desk. Great I might have to share. I don't particularly want to but I don't like being told off by the teachers, some of them kinda scare me. Plus I like being good in class. I looked at the seating plan and I was seated in the 5th column and the 1st row with…oh no. Ugh, it read (next to my name) Hiccup. . Great, I'm not going to hear the end of this from Heather. She'll say things that Merida told her to say but Merida doesn't say horrible things like Heather does.
(A/N: As much as I dislike shipping 'Mericup' I figured Hiccup may as well be taken so other girls don't swarm him and everything. Sorry to all you Mericup shippers but in my opinion I personally hate them being together.)
I just sat in my seat, reading my book until class starts.
Hiccup's P.O.V
(Early this morning)
I woke up today and I was really tired. Oh I remembered the project is due today, I hope Astrid hasn't forgot it. Astrid. Her shiny ocean like eyes, her soft golden hair her…Hiccup stop! You have a brilliant girlfriend and you love her not Astrid. But every time I saw Astrid my heart skips a beat, even though she was bullied by us, the 'big nine', (I regret it now) she has never been horrible to anyone or hurt anyone personally. Don't tell Merida that, she'll kill me. I mean, yeah I like being with Merida, but it seems like me and Astrid get along better.
Anyway I better head off to school otherwise I'm going to be late. I hope Astrid is here today, if not well what am I going to do in Science?
I got to school and was pulled into a corner by no other than…oh it was just Merida. Great, she was the last person I wanted to see, only because I needed to ask Astrid about the project. I was about to speak but she kissed me with a little bit too much passion. If you know what I mean. I pulled away and she smirked. I smiled back and kissed her cheek goodbye and walked to class. When I kiss Merida it's nice and everything but it doesn't feel right. I really, really hope Astrid is in today.
I got to science and saw she was seated in a different space. Oh great we have a new seating plan. I think Heather and Jack got moved from our science because they were getting low grades. I'm glad, now I can show my true self in science anyway. I quickly walked in the room and looked at the new seating plan. Yes I'm sat next to Astrid. Now I can talk to her, properly! This day started of horribly but now it's amazing. I know it's kind of a cheesy line, but get used to it. It's who I am. Ok hiccup calm down, you're about to sit next to the most beautiful girl you know. Wait did I just say that, oh I'm so glad it was in my head! Phew, ok just go. So I did, I walked over and sat down. I said hi and she nodded in return, not looking up from her book. I sighed. "Astrid, I'm so-sorry about yesterday, I didn't mean to upset you." Did I just stutter?!
Astrid's P.O.V
"Astrid, I'm so-sorry about yesterday, I didn't mean to upset you." Did he seriously apologise? Wow he's never done that before, ever. I looked up to see him staring at me. He finally realised what he was doing and looked down. I swear I saw him blush. Ha, and I thought he loved Merida. Oh sorry I'm joking, geez people these days. Anyway back to reality.
He punched me on my shoulder. "Ow what was that for?" I said rubbing my now painful shoulder. Kidding! "For not paying attention, class is about to start." I pouted, "Oops." He was about to reply but then the teacher came in. Ha good luck with this work today! Gods he's so cute! Wait what?
Hiccup's P.O.V
Half way through the science lesson I noticed Astrid hold her side before sighing heavily. I looked at her with concern, just as a friend! Gods don't get the wrong idea. Anyway I turned back to my work when she suddenly ran out the classroom, obviously with the teacher's permission. I looked at her running out, dumbfounded. Whatever it is, I need to see if she's ok. I admit I have been such an idiot to her but I also need to apologise.
I walk up to the teacher's desk and show her my work then I ask, "Miss, can I go fill my drink up with water?" She nods, acknowledging that I have finished my work. Little did she know that I wasn't filling up my drink, but I was going to check if Astrid is ok. I walked out the classroom calmly but when I saw Astrid walk out the building from the window I ran after her. I nearly tripped on the stairs; yep meet the 'clumsy' Hiccup. Anyway, just ignore I uh said that. Ok, now she's…running out of school?! Gods, never thought she would ever do that. Wait nevermind, she's just gone to the park around the corner. Phew, I'm glad she didn't run home or something. Geez that would have been a long run. Ok yeah, now she's currently sitting against a huge tree. Ok I'll just wait here for a bit and see what she does.
Astrid's P.O.V
I just ran out of school. Stupid! I know, I'm going to be SO told off by the head teacher. I ran out because my side was hurting. You see Heather got me the other day, as in bullying me again. Now I have a massive bruise that has a scar over it. The problem is it opened a little causing it to sting, a lot. So yeah, that's the story. I had nowhere to go because my house was a few miles away so I usually got the bus home. Oh great, I'm going to have to walk home. Ugh, well I will in a minute because my side is literally killing me. Not really! It's a figure of speech! God, people these days.
Anyway, I'm currently in the park, sat against a huge broad tree. No idea why (except from my side) I'm just bored. Then I heard a twig snap behind me then a whispered voice. Is that…is that…Hiccup?! "Hiccup?" He then appeared from behind a bush, obviously cursing under his breath. I sighed and heard him sit next to me. He then punched my forearm then my side. He punched my side. Does he not know that I have a very painful and let me say massive bruise there?! Oh wait…he doesn't even talk to me anymore…so how should he know? I'm so dumb sometimes…like seriously doesn't anyone tell me these things?!
Returning to the world known as 'earth'. I breathed heavily and Hiccup noticed. "Oh gods, I'm so sorry, it wasn't meant to be hard. Are you okay?" he asked with obvious concern in his voice. "I…I'm…f-fine…" Oh gods I stuttered. Oh great now he looks suspicious.
Hiccup's P.O.V
"I…I'm…f-fine…" She stuttered. She was obviously lying. I mean seriously, she was stuttering, sweating and messing around with her fingers. I looked down at her, staring. She looked up and our eyes met. Gods they were so beautiful. I'm starting to wonder, do I seriously love Astrid more than Merida? I mean I'm not even sure if I love Merida. Oh I'd better stop staring now. Right time to talk about her, "Astrid, please tell me what's wrong. You don't have to tell me, but I can help with whatever it is." She sighed and crossed her legs, one foot above the other. Come on, that's it I'm using the puppy eyes on her. She looked up and saw my face and she started laughing but then wheezing. She eventually calmed down and held her side, again, in the same place. I took both of her hands in my left and grabbed the loose end of her shirt in my right. I tugged at it gently, asking to lift it slightly. She sighed again and nodded. I lifted it slightly to show a horrifying huge scared bruise which was bleeding. I gasped and let her shirt fall down again. I took her shoulders in my hands and shook her gently until she looked up. "Astrid who did this?" She got out of my grasp and turned her back towards me. I went in front of her, kneeling down. Again I looked and she whispered something that I could barely hear, "It…w-was…H-H-Heather…" That struck me hard. I mean yeah I knew we bullied her but I never knew Heather did these types of things to her. I couldn't stop myself. I pulled her into a hug and she cried into my shoulder. I stroked her hair comforting her while my other hand rested at her waist.
That's it; I'm talking to Heather tomorrow. This has gone way too far. Don't worry Astrid; I'm going to help you…
Phew, that took a long time to type up. Anyway hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, bet you can't wait for the next one! This is kind of a cliff hanger but it's not. Sorry am I confusing you? I'll stop, don't worry. Anyway guys, till next time…