Rating: T
Setting: Original setting
Warnings: sauciness and pure fluff
"Swim your heart out."
~Unknown
The redhead giggles, her fiery hair flipping like a burning flame as she is running through the trees and pulling the brunet along with her.
"W-wait, Mer, slow down!" the brunet says, laughing lightly.
"Och, c'mon, Hic!"
He just shakes his head, smiling. Soon enough, they reach their destination. It is a standing lake that Merida discovered prior when she was riding Angus. The place is hidden, with groves surrounding the lake and the branches of the trees arching towards the water. The afternoon sun shines down, peeking through the leaves and giving the lake a bright yellow-orange glow.
Hiccup's eyes widen at the sight, "Wow! It's..."
"Ah know!" Merida giggles.
And before he could say anything else, he finds himself being dragged to the lake. They stop by the shore and she dips her foot in to test the water.
"Th' water's nice!"
He smiles at her and nods lightly. She smiles back then quickly hides behind a tree to remove her dress. She comes out leaving her only in her undergarments. The brunet blushes as he takes in the sight that is walking towards him.
"Yer blushin', chief..." she smirks.
"M-me? N-no..." he takes a step back and looks away.
"Aye, ye are!" she giggles.
"No, I'm not!" he retorts, still blushing and desperately trying not to look at her almost naked form.
She rolls her eyes and takes hold of his chin, coaxing him to look back at her.
"So... are ye gon'nae swim or not?"
"You know I would."
She smirks then goes into the water and starts swimming. Hiccup undresses, leaving him only in underpants, and follows into the water. He slowly makes his way to her while feeling for the water's temperature if it is just right. He reaches her just as she pops herself out of the water. She giggles and moves away the wet hair from her face. He just smiles and moves closer to her. She can't help but be amazed seeing his build - broad shoulders, firm chest and toned abs. She runs her hands on his chest, actually feeling muscle there.
"Hic..."
He just chuckles softly at her reaction. A mischievous smirk suddenly plays on her lips and she jumps on him. He catches her in time, holding up her thighs and regaining balance with his good foot. She wraps her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck. The viking blushes at the position they are in.
"Yer blushin' again, chief..." she says smugly.
"I'm not!"
She smirks, leaning in close and wrapping her arms tighter around his neck.
"Jus' shut up an' kiss meh, viking..."
His eyes widen at the statement, making him blush harder. He then closes the gap between them, bringing their lips together in a passionate kiss. Their bodies mold together as they strain to pull each other closer. She sighs into his mouth and pulls away a bit, lips just hovering over each other.
"Ah thou'ht we were gon'nae go swimmin'..." she says rather seductively.
"Never!"
She barely manages to let out a gasp when he captures her lips again; the kiss getting more heated this time as their tongues battle for dominance. It only breaks with the necessity for air. They pull away, smiling breathlessly. She then playfully pushes him down all of a sudden, making them fall into the water with a big splash. The viking quickly pops out, suddenly shivering from the water's temperature and the timely blowing of the afternoon wind. The princess pops out right after and giggles, her wet curls all over her face.
"It's cold!"
"Th' viking's scared o' th' water!" she teases, noticing him feeling chilly.
"Thanks..." he says sarcastically, then sighs.
She laughs lightly then hugs him from behind, "Does thes feel warm enough?"
He can't help but smile, "Now is better."
"Well then, ye better come an' get meh!"
She giggles then makes her way back to shore, running as soon as her feet are able to. He watches her go, momentarily stunned, before deciding to play along. He then follows and runs after her on the shore.
"I'm gonna get you!" he roars playfully.
"Nae, ye won't!"
The chase continues and just when Hiccup is about to grab her arm, he trips and falls flat on his stomach. She gasps, turning slightly to look back, then suddenly loses balance and falls down herself. They share a glance, then Merida quickly scampers to get away, still eager to continue with the chase. She falls back down in her attempt and lands hard on her bum.
"Ach!" she grunts lightly.
"Oh, careful!" he calls out, finally getting to stand up, and walks over to her.
She pants heavily, an exhausted grin forming on her face as she looks up at him. He then helps her to her feet and pulls her close. She smiles a bit then all of a sudden, with the chase still in mind, pretends to be scared; acting like a victim who just fell into the culprit's grasp.
"Oh, no!" she screams, "Th' viking chief caught meh! Help!"
He laughs heartily then tightens his grip around her waist, lifting her from the ground, "Go on and scream! No one will hear you!"
She squeals in his grasp, giggling, then screams yet again, "Help!"
He chuckles softly, setting her down, then leans in and kisses her. She kisses back with equal fervor as her arms go back round his neck.
When they separate for air, she rests her forehead against his and whispers, "Ah love ye, viking chief..."
"I love you more, my princess..."
A/N:
Don't ask anything. ._.