Comforting a Valkyrie
Chapter 2: Dating Advice Request
"So what drink do you want today, Milady?" Hiccup asked Astrid as he stood behind the bar.
"Hmm. How about a glass of Mead? This is the day we met after all." she suggested
"I believe it's been two months since that day."
Astrid punched him in the arm. "You knew what I meant babe-"
The door to the bar opened while Astrid was in the middle of her sentence.
"Hold that thought, Milady." Hiccup looked at the door. "How can I help you- Wait, Snotlout?!"
"Useless" His cousin sneered. "Still running away scared? Figures, you ran away from Berk with Heather. I never would have thought you'd end up here though."
Hiccup rolled his eyes at that. "What do you want Snotlout?"
"I want to speak to the barman." The shorter man then noticed Astrid. "Hey Babe. Do you want to ditch this loser and come home with me?"
"No thank you." Astrid said politely.
"I've been told I'm a bit of a ladies man." Snotlout continued, speaking as if she hadn't said anything.
"Oh, well let me give you an answer you won't forget soon." Astrid turned round on the bar stool she was sitting on to face Hiccup. She then grabbed him by the collar and pulled him into a passionate kiss.
When she pulled away, Hiccup was in a daze and Snotlout's face wore an expression of shock.
Astrid then glanced at the watch that was on her wrist. "Sorry babe, I've got to go. Maybe we can celebrate our anniversary later?"
"Anniversary?!" Snotlout shouted in surprise, missing the smirk that formed on Astrid's face.
"S-sure. I'll be here all day, Milady." Hiccup replied with a grin.
"Perfect." she kissed him again - on the cheek this time - before climbing off her stool and making her way to the door.
Snotlout looked at Hiccup, his eyes filled with new found respect. "Okay, I take back everything I ever said to you in Highschool cuz. I need to know how you did that."
Hiccup raised an eyebrow. "Are you asking me for help?"
"Yes" Snotlout nodded frantically. "You managed to date Heather, and now her." Snotlout elaborated by pointing at the door to the bar. "I've never managed that before. Not even once. I need to know how you do it!"
Hiccup chuckled. "Alright, who are you and what have you done with Snotlout? The Snotlout I know would never apologise or beg."
"Alright stranger. The truth is… I don't have a method for dating."
Snotlout was silent for a few moments as if he were waiting for Hiccup to say more. He then spoke again when it was clear that Hiccup wasn't going to. "Really?"
Hiccup nodded. "I could lie and say that I do, but I don't. But, I'll tell you what. You come back when I'm done here, and maybe Astrid will let you know what works and what doesn't. She'll have a better idea than me on the subject at the very least."
Snotlout's face lit up in excitement. "Deal." He rose to his feet. "I won't let you down cuz." Snotlout promised.
"Alright." They shook hands and Snotlout made his way to the door. "Oh, and Snotlout?" The man turned around. "Don't forget to apologise to my girlfriend. I learned that she has a black belt in karate. She could beat you black and blue if she wanted to."
His cousin paled. "Y-you got it Hiccup." His cousin then fled for his life.
Chuckling to himself, Hiccup pulled out his phone and sent a text to Astrid. 'You can quit pretending you went off to work now. You don't work today.'
The reply came almost immediately 'I have no idea what you mean'
'Sure you don't Milady. Enjoying the coffee you bought?' Hiccup could practically hear her laughing.
'Perceptive as always, babe. How'd it go with our visitor?'
'We talked for a bit. He requires help in the art of dating. You have a pupil, Hofferson.'
She snorted from where she was now standing at the door, a cup of coffee in one hand and her phone in the other. "You're such a dork babe."
Hiccup grinned at her. "I know, but I'm your dork."
She giggled. "That's true babe. Now how about a glass of Mead?"
"Your wish is my command." came Hiccup's reply, the barman turning to reach for a glass.
