IV – Night at the Great Hall
[Harry POV]
- FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! NOO this can't be happening from all the boys in Berk she had to be dating SCOT fucking LOUT?! SNOTLOUT?! REALLY? WHY?! – I hit my head against my bedroom wall sliding all the way to the flour, running my hands through my hair
- Oaw! What happened in here? Did you forgot to pet toothless again? – the dog looked up from my bed into my sister with a " what did I do?" look on his face. She petted him behind the ears – I see you had a good day… what happen? – she asked sitting next to me on the flour and pulling my head on to her lap
- Astrid's dating Scot – I murmured covering my eyes with one arm
- What?! Are you for real? – I looked at her without saying a word "like I would joke about something like that" – I mean are you sure?
- He kissed her… well a least he tried but she turned her head, but she was flushing red, but that might just be because it's a new thing, or she might have realised what a jerk he is or… - she cut my babbling off
- Or they might have dated
- You're not helping
- And she's trying to keep him away…- she continued - remember Eret? – I did. Her ex-boyfriend who still manage to fallow her every single move trying to get her back.
- Thanks sis that actually helps – I gave her a little smile – you know – I sat back up – I thought I was over her…. you know after Heather and Cami…
- Heather was a nightmare – I laugh, they didn't get along with each other – she was! And we both know why she dated you
- Well thanks sis – I rolled my eyes sarcastically
- You know what I mean, she only wanted the fame of dating The Night Fury – she gestured
- You mean the crippled ex-rider – she locked her gaze on me
- Really the pity card?! If you're such a pour soul why did you improve your bike and went through all that trouble to send it to Gobber when we move back here? – she smirk at me – besides I liked Cami… she was nice
- Yes she was.. and cute… and smart…
- But she was not Astrid… - she finished with a little smile has I laid my head back in her lap
- What? – she was oddly quiet
- I bumped in to Joe… - she brushed her hair behind her ear
- Joe? - lifting a brow. That name sounded familiar but I couldn't quite remember where from,
- Alex… - she rolled her eyes, I had no clue about whom she was talking about - Alex… Astrid's brother?! – she sounded frustrated
- Ahhh Newt! – she shove her head at my ignorance - What about him? – I asked knowing all too well what was going on. The Hofferson siblings have always been our biggest weakness
- I literally bumped in to him in the hallways today. You see, as always, I ended up losing myself somewhere around the east wing when I was looking for the biology lab and he helped me find my way back – she was brushing my hair as she mumbled – did you knew that he's the new swimming captain? – her eyes lighten up
- So I guess you'll be back to swimming…
- Nah… you know that's not really my thing – she looked at me
- I know… I know but you do realise you can't surf in the northern sea… wait you're not actually – I sat back up
- NO! I'm not THAT crazy you know – I laid back in her lap again – I was thinking about skating or snowboarding again
- Dad's gonna kill you – he smirk at me
- Not as much as he is going to kill you if he finds your bike out in Gobber's garage – I wink at him - Oh and guess what?!
- Newt asked you out? – I risked, her freckled face went carmesim
- No... – she looked a bit sad but the recovery was really fast – there's a racing club thought by Gobber – she winked at me
- You know I can't… dad would kill me… you know how he feels about me riding after the crash
- Gobber could talk to him…
- Oh that would be something… - I tried to mimic Gobber – " hi stoic! 'Just coming here to tell you that your son's coming back to ridding oh and by the way your precious daughter is risking her neck too" yah that would've been great
- You're such a drama queen – she laughed at me
The door shut downstairs and we stopped laughing
- speaking off the devil – we got up from where we were sitting
- KIDS! ARE YOU HOME?
- Yes dad! – we shouted coming down the stairs
- Good get ready we're having dinner in the great hall
- The great hall? Why? – Jane asked lifting an eyebrow
- The villagers are hosting a party for our comeback – he smiled at us – now go get chanced. Chop, chop!
[Jane POV]
I heard a knock on my bedroom door as I was finishing my make up
- Come in! – Harry opened the door letting toothless enter first, I petted him
- Waw sis!
- What? Too much? – I was wearing some skinny red jeans with a black leather top and some black heeled boots, light make up and my red jacket was lying on my bed along with a little black bag where I had my wallet and cell phone.
- You look beautiful – he gave me a kiss on top of my head
- You know sometimes I feel like I'm the youngest – he smiled – you don't look bad yourself- he was wearing some dark jeans with a black t-shirt and a squared opened shirt over it and he was holding his leather jacket in one hand. He brushed his fingers over his auburn hair.
- Dad's waiting downstairs for us – I grabbed my things and fallow him.
Our father was sitting on his oversized chair in his office, going over some paperwork. I knock lightly on the open door to catch his attention.
- Let's go dad – I smiled –that's enough work for one day don't you think? – he lifted his gaze off the paper and locked it on me and I felt my ears getting hot
- You look so much like you mother… - he whispered and I smiled to the complement
- Thanks. Now let's go or the party will start without us
[Alex POV]
It was strangely good bumping in to Jane this morning. Never have I ever been so glad I overslept. She is different… there was still the sigh on that tomboy, quirky girl I remembered… just… more… feminine I guess, but still the same light "gorgeous" smiler. She was always easier to talk to than the other girls around here… it is good to have her back on Berk.
- Common Astrid! We're going to be late! – I screamed upstairs to my little sister – You've been there for ages!
- I'm coming wait just a little! – she replied
- If you don't come down in 2! I'll be off to the great hall and you can walk! – a crossed my arms over my chest
- I'm coming! I'm coming! – she ran downstairs – I'm here – she gestured – let me just get my boots on – I took a good look at her.
Her hair braided to the side. Black high socks, dark tides with a red skirt, striped shirt, black scarfed and leather jacket
- Please tell me that's not for Scot - I begged
- What the fuck? – she looked at me in shock
- You look to beautiful for that muttonhead
- Alex we are LOOOOOOOONG over! – I sigh in relief – oh and thanks – she smiled – you look… nice…
- What?
- It's a party you're supposed to look a little better than the usual – I rolled my eyes – whatever Astrid let's go
We got in to the car and headed our way to the Great Hall. A large old building that used to be the town court but now it has been rebuild has the new Dragons Clubhouse but everyone still calls it the Great Hall. As we parked the car a large black SUV pulled over beside us, from wish you could see the large figure of Simon Haddock behind the wheel
- Good night lads
- Good night sir – we replied getting out of the car
- Hi guys! – I heard Hiccups (Harry's) voice greeting us and catch my sister flushing from the corner of my eyes "so that's why…" I smiled
As I lock the car behind me I saw her, I mean I had already seen her at school today but I haven't actually SEEN her. "WAW" I lost myself in those incredibly green eyes
- Hi – she said smiling
- Jane! – my sister hugged her – gosh I missed you SO much
They were good friends, has we all used to be, with minimal age difference we would spend most of our time together has all the kids in Berk did. You can't actually live in a small island without knowing everyone.
But that didn't matter. What really mattered was how beautiful she is now "how didn't I notice all of that before" I was out of words. The only thing I could do was stair.
- Umh… shall we go inside? – asked Harry pointing at the gates
We nodded and fallow him. The girls kept talking while Hiccup and I walked behind them
- So Hiccup – he looked at me – sorry Harry
- Never mind – he shoved his shoulders - it comes with the territory - he joked
- Are you thinking about racing again? – I spotted Jane looking back smiling, he laughed
- I wish! – the shove his hands on to his pockets – but my dad would kill me and you can't really argue with Stoic – it was my turn to laughed
- Yah you're probably right but still you were really good kid, and besides you're the only one brave or stupid enough to defeat my sister. And between us two she needs some butt kicking otherwise she'll get even more unbearable
- Hey! I heard that! – she turned to face us – perhaps you're the one who need his Butt kicked
- Bring it on sis – Jane laughed
- Gosh I miss you guys – I couldn't help but to smile at her comment. We met the rest of the gang by the pool table – can I join in? – she said leaning on the table
- Sure it will only cost you your number sweetie – I rolled my eyes at Trevor
- Ha like any women would ever give you her number – laughed his sister
- They do!
- No they don't
- Hello Jane – Said Fishlengs with a tinny smile on his face
- Don't be stupid that girl is way too hot to be Jane – replied Scot – don't worry babe you're my one and only – he said smirking at my sister making her gag
- Hi Fred – she smiled back - and sorry to disappoint Scot but unfortunately the last time I check I was still you cousin – she replied lifting an eye brow
- Only shit dude you really mess up this time – Trevor mocked and everyone else laughed besides Scot
- Newt! – I heard a squeaky voice coming my way and before I even realised it Selina had her arms around my neck and her lips locked onto mine
[Jane POV]
I was laughing at my cousin's stupidity and when I heard her
- Newt! – A squeaky voice fallowed by a brunette cheerleader with clearly to mush make up on her face locked her lips on to Alex
- Selena – Astrid grudged beside me rolling her eyes
- Oh Astrid sorry I didn't see you there – she said still hanging from Alex's neck – how are you DEAR
- Don't even bother – she turned to me – do you wanna grab some drinks Jane?
- Jane?! Oh dear l almost didn't recognize you without the oily stains
- Sorry do I know you? – I looked at her with a dramatic smile
- It's me your childhood friend Selena – "more like enemy"
- Oh sorry DEARY I didn't recognise you with all that clowned make up on. You know Halloween isn't up until next month – she sounded chocked and everyone laughed
- So does anyone want something to drink? – asked Alex getting away from Selena's lock
- A dry Martini with ace please – she said hooking onto his arm
- Bear! – shouted the guys from the pool table
- Girls… - he looked at me with dose deep grey eyes that got me every time
- Bear dahh – said Ruth
- I'll have a Somersby – said Astrid
- Make it two - I smiled has he left with a "be right back" over his broad shoulders – so who am I playing with? – I turned to the pool table trying not to think too much about that bitch glued to Alex.
- Jane is that you? – has I turned around I couldn't stop me from smiling at my best friend
- CASPAR! – I hugged him has he lifted me up
- How? When did you get here? And why didn't I knew you were back?
- I thought you were in South Africa
- And I thought you were in Scotland… I was but I had to come back to school hadn't I?
- But you're not in Berks high are you?
- I am but I only got here a couple hours ago. When Newt told me about the welcoming party, I thought it was for me but imagine my surprised when I found out you guys were back
- Caspar you're back bro! – Newt greeted him
The night went on with the feast. Everyone was laughing and joking like old times (at least for me). It was nice seeing all our old friends and it was even funnier their reaction to how the little Haddock siblings had turn out to be.
My brother as arguing with Fred about something, me and rest of "the gang" (as Gobber would say) were still by the pool table and even though I was having a great time I couldn't quite get over the fact that Selina wouldn't let go of Alex, not even for a second and when she sat on his lap I had to leave. I wasn't going to let her rub a snogging session on my face. I went outside birthing in some well needed fresh September air.
- Why did you leave? – I heard Caspar's voice behind me
- I just needed some fresh hair – I smiled – it's too hot in there
- Seriously?! – he lifted a brow in my direction – I'm not buying it – I shove my solder looking away from his gaze – you know they're not together
- I'm not… - I rushed but he shushed me with one look
- Common Jane I know you! And I also know you've had a crush on Joe ever since year 5 - I felt my cheeks burning
- Is it that obvious?
- It is for someone who spend years trying to get your attention until realising you only had eyes for him
- Caspar I didn't – I was shocked "did he just tell me…"
- Never mind lass – he hugged me kissing my forehead – that crush is long over, besides if it weren't for that I wouldn't have my best friend – I smiled – but now seriously they're not together, he got past out drunk at Scot's birthday party and ended up snogging her but he'll not make the same mistake again
- Does she know that?
- I think DEEP down she knows – I laughed
- Thanks Casp
- Whatever – he shove his shoulders – now let's get back inside, 'case if I'm not mistaken you still owe me a dance from Christmas ball 4 years ago?
- How can you remember that?!
- I remembered everything – he smiled leading me to the dance flour
We past though the rest of the guys and I dragged Astrid and Ruth with me
- Oh nonononono – resisted Astrid
- Common I'm not going to make a fool out of myself alone… please – I asked with puppy eyes
- Common Astrid are you afraid? – teased Ruth pulling her other arm
- I hate you, you know?! - she complained