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Chapter Four

"I'm so excited. Your parents are going to be such great grandparents!"

Hiccup nodded, looking at his ecstatic girlfriend before he pulled out of the apartment parking lot. His parents, Stoick and Val, loved Astrid the second they met her. She was that girlfriend that they had always hoped their nerdy son would get. Athletic, smart, beautiful… Astrid is the whole package. She was also top of her class in high school. They had also loved Ashton when they met her, but Hiccup had never felt anything towards Ashton.

Which is weird if you ask him. Astrid and Ashton look a lot alike. Sure, one has blonde hair and the other has brown. Astrid has more freckles than her twin, and Hiccup loves that. He also likes that Astrid went after what she wanted. Ashton was more… Closed off. Reserved. Astrid speaks her mind. Ashton is a great friend to have, but Hiccup just never thought of her like that. Ever. Astrid snuck her way into his life and he's beyond glad that she did.

Astrid has a mean side, of course. He even loves that side of her. He loves every side of Astrid. Even when she isn't feeling good and snaps at him for wanting to take care of her. She hogs the bed at night, but he doesn't care. There are some nights where Astrid is more in the mood to cuddle than anything else. How could he pass that up? She snores almost as loud as his father, but that's just another reason Hiccup loves her so much. He doesn't think he could ever sleep without hearing her snores.

"Earth to Hiccup." Astrid said with a laugh, snapping her fingers near his ear "I've been talking to you the past five minutes. What were you thinking about?"

Hiccup reached over, taking her hand as he drove. Astrid smiled, staring down at their linked hands "I was just thinking about you.. our twins. Everything, honestly."

Astrid smiled at him although he wasn't facing her. She was almost certain he knew she was smiling though, judging by how he brought her hand up to his lips, kissing it.

"Anyways, babe. We have a three hour drive ahead of us. I'm hungry. You should stop and we should grab some lunch."

Hiccup laughed. He was almost expecting that. Since Astrid had gotten pregnant, she had been eating left and right. More than usual. But that's a side affect to pregnancy, right? Not that he has a problem with that at all. He loves waiting on his girlfriend hand and foot. He let his hand fall to her thigh, giving it a gentle squeeze "Yes, of course. Is that what you were wanting to say while I was zoned out?"

Astrid nodded, letting her head fall back against the seat. Letting out a sigh, she let her hand fall to Hiccup's "You know where to stop, babe."

Astrid watched Hiccup nod. She bit her lip, staring at the side of his face. Hiccup knows how much she loves him, but sometimes she can't stop herself from thinking about what things would be like if she hadn't of gotten to Hiccup first. Where would she be if she weren't with Hiccup? She wouldn't be preparing herself to have two of the best things to have ever happened to her. She wouldn't be sitting in the car with him. She frowned, her eyes not leaving his face. She wanted to blame the thinking like that on the babies. The hormones. But she really loves Hiccup, and she absolutely hates the thought of anyone else being in her spot.

"Hey, you okay?"

Astrid blinked a couple times, glancing out the window. She hadn't even realized they had reached their lunch spot. She looked back at Hiccup "Yeah, I'm fine."

He gave her a smile, waving a hand around "You just look like you were about to cry."

Astrid scoffed, pushing open her car door "I don't cry."

Hiccup followed Astrid in to the restaurant. He knows full well that she's not hiding anything from him. He knows exactly what she's thinking about. They've talked about it before. She'll openly admit that she hates thinking about what it would be like if someone else were in her place, and he'll admit that sometimes he thinks she's too good for him. And as much as he hates to think about, he's scared that one day she'll decide to just leave. They don't keep things from each other. They don't like secrets getting in the way of them.

"Hey, so, do you happen to know why Ashton has been all M.I.A on me lately?"

Hiccup shrugged, letting his arm fall to around her shoulders. Astrid wrapped an arm around his waist, staring up at his face. He was staring straight ahead instead of at her like he usually does when they're talking. She furrowed her brows, giving his waist a squeeze "Babe, what do you know? No secrets, rememeber?"

Hiccup shrugged, tugging Astrid closer to him. He pressed a kiss to her temple "I know why she's all M.I.A." Astrid raised an eyebrow, pulling back slightly to look at face "But, it's a surprise. I really can't tell you. It will ruin everything. Do you want that?"

Astrid shrugged, staring at his face. She stared in to his eyes, narrowing her own at him. He's keep secrets from her. Pulling away and crossing her arm, she glared "Hiccup -"

"No, no. I promise, milady." he rested his hands on her shoulders, giving her a gentle smile "I can tell you now that if you don't make me tell you, it will make it all the better when you see her this weekend."

Astrid stared at him for a few more seconds before gasping, punching his shoulder. Fortunately, Hiccup was use to it. It was Astrid's main way of showing affection or excitement. He loves her even though she bruises his arm once a month. He raised an eyebrow at her. What had her so excited? Had she figured it out?

"Oh my Gods, Hiccup!" she grabbed his arms, grinning like a madwoman "I know! She's never been good at keeping secrets so she avoids me. Oh my Gods, this is great!"

Hiccup's face fell as she got more excited by the minute. Had she really figured it out? How? He had dropped no hints at all over it. Had she overheard him talking to Ashton the night before? That would suck. It makes him feel horrible. Ifhe wasn't able to hide a proposal from her, he would never be able to hide anything from her.

"Babe, why do you look so sad? Aren't you excited?"

Hiccup shrugged, letting Astrid spin around and press her back in to his chest. She let out a sigh, leaning her head against his shoulder "I mean, yeah… Of course I'm excited. But -"

"Babe! I'm having a baby, and so is my sister!"

Hiccup pulled away from her, his eyes wide. She thinks Ashton is pregnant? Well, that's a whole lot better than her knowing about the proposal. He let out a laugh, pressing a kiss to her head "Yep. Yeah, you figured it out. Your sister is pregnant. But don't tell her you know. She wants it to be a surprise to you."

Hiccup felt so much relief. Astrid doesn't know. He can still propose to her without her knowing. It can still be a surprise! Astrid smiled at him before stepping forward to order her food. Hiccup watched her, a smile on his own face. This girl is going to give him a heart attack one day if she tried hard enough… but he loves her all the same.

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"Hiccup! Astrid!"

Val sounded more excited than ever to see the couple. She knew all about Hiccup's plan to propose to her. She was giving Hiccup the ring! They supported Hiccup's plan one-hundred percent. Astrid looked confused as to why Val sounded so excited as to why they were visiting. Val pulled her in to a hug, letting Val shower her in love. She could never say no to getting loved on.

"Where's dad?"

Val smiled at Hiccup, pulling her in to a hug next. Hiccup didn't visit often. The three hour drive is what does it. He works and is getting ready to go back to school. If he could visit his parents more often he would. His parents understand completely though. Gas is expensive. But once their twins are born, they plan on bringing them whenever he can. More often than he visits now.

"Your father had to go in to work. He said he wanted to be here, but we'll be seeing you again soon."

Hiccup sighed. Stoick was suppose to distract Astrid while his mom got him the ring. How was he suppose to get the ring now? Astrid is going to be glued to his side. His mom sighed again before pulling him in for another hug "Oh! Check your pocket." she whispered before pulling away.

Hiccup let his mom go, raising an eyebrow at her. He slipped his hands in to his pockets. He felt the box that held the ring, giving his mom a grateful smile. He was hoping to see the ring before getting it, only because he can't remember what the ring actually looks like. Astrid's going to love it no matter what. She loves him, and he knows she'll love anything that he gives her.

Astrid hooked her arm in Hiccup's. She gave Val a smile "So, we haven't eaten in three hours. What's for dinner, Val?"

Val laughed, walking past Astrid and patting her shoulder "Oh, I remember the days of being pregnant."

Astrid laughed, pulling out her phone when she felt it vibrate. She glanced at Hiccup before looking back at her phone. Hiccup had told her she wasn't allowed to tell Ash that she knew the secret, but she couldn't help but text her sister. She had told her that she knew the secret and she couldn't it was being kept a secret from her.

Ashton had said something along the lines of "Why wouldn't it be a secret from you?"

Astrid told her sister that she was excited. That being pregnant is nothing to keep a secret. She also threw in how upset she was that her own twin hadn't told her first. Astrid sighed at the text, looking up at Hiccup before putting the phone to her ear "I'll be right back."

He nodded, watching her walk away before looking back at his mom.

"Astrid -"

"What do you mean you aren't pregnant? Hiccup told me that you are. Why would he tell me that if you aren't? What is he hiding from me?"

Ashton sighed. Hiccup would kill her if she spoiled his plans. But if she doesn't say something, then Astrid is going to be mad at them both. Then Hiccup will be mad at her. What could she say? What could she say?

"Astrid, listen. I can't tell you. I really can't. It's Hiccup's secret to tell, not mine. It's really not bad and you'll actually love it. If I tell you -"

"If you don't tell me there is going to be a fight. I'll be, and by that I mean I am, pissed that he lied to me. You know the secret. I'm his girlfriend. I should know it."

"Wait… Are you at his parents house?"

"Yes. How did you..-"

"Astrid, just listen to me." Astrid sighed, obviously frustrated "If you want the surprise ruined, then I'll tell you. Hiccup's heart will break if you find out early. Is that what you want?"

"Of course not. But I just -" Astrid shut her mouth. Oh. His face when he had thought she figured out the surprise. This random trip to his parents house. Val being more excited than usual to see them. Ashton being M.I.A. Her own twin knowing and Astrid not knowing "Oh.. Oh my Gods, Ash. Is Hiccup… Is he… Proposing?"

"No!" Ashton gave a nervous laugh that she hoped more than anything her twin didn't catch on to "What… Why would you think that?"

Astrid's heart dropped. She hadn't realized that the thought of Hiccup proposing had gotten her so excited. She hadn't thought at all that she was even ready for that step. She let out a forced laugh "Yeah… Yeah. It was a long shot guess wasn't it? We haven't even been dating a year. It was silly of me to even think that."

Ashton caught on to the sound of her sister's voice. She sounded so.. Sad. She let out a sigh "Astrid.."

"Hey. He's waiting for me. I've got to go. But… Thanks."

Hiccup smiled at Astrid when she walked back in to the room. His smile slowly started falling as he took in her face. He cupped her face when she was near him "You okay?"

She moved her face so his hands weren't touching her anymore. She sighed, not being able to take that look of pain on his face. She grabbed his hand, giving him a small smile "Yeah.. I'm fine. I just feel a little sick is all. I know we just got here, but do you mind calling it a night and going home?"

Hiccup shook his head, looking to his mom with sad eyes. He had wanted to spend some more time with her. But, Astrid comes first. She didn't look too good and what if it had to do with the babies? She needs to be closer to their doctor "Rain check on dinner?"

"Of course." she stepped forward, pulling her son in to one last hug, pressing a kiss to his forehead before doing the same to Astrid "I'll be seeing you two soon. Feel better, Astrid."

The ride home was silent. Astrid stared out the window the entire time, trying to sort out her feelings. A part of her had hoped more than anything that he was going to propose. She can't understand at all why she was so upset over something that wasn't going to happen anytime soon.

They were a few minutes from home when Hiccup's phone chimed notifying him of a text. He glanced down at the cup holder where he kept his phone while driving. He couldn't see the name very well, but he was positive that none of the people who know about the proposal knowing that Astrid goes through his phone "Milady, can you check that?"

"Yeah. Sure."

She reached for it, sighing when she saw her sisters name. Probably going to tell him how stupid she sounded in thinking he was going to propose. She sighed, reading message. Her heart skipped a beat and she couldn't fight the smile.

"She's catching on, Hiccup. You should have heard her when I told her you weren't going to propose. She sounded SO sad. You need to do it before Saturday."

So Astrid was right! She was upset with her boyfriend for no reason! Now she felt bad for being so selfish and asking Hiccup to leave his parents house. She also didn't want him to know that she knows. Ashton said it would break his heart, and she couldn't do that to him. He obviously worked hard on keeping it a secret.

"What does it say?"

She shrugged, deleting the message. She'll act surprised. How could she even think of somehow ruining this big moment for them? Hiccup had apparently worked really hard on putting this together. She can keep her mouth shut until Saturday. Hopefully he doesn't talk to Ashton until then.

"No one. It was just an amber alert." she reaching over, taking his head "I love you. You know that, right?"

"I love you, too, milady."

Astrid watched him smile as he drove. Her heart fluttered. Saturday was going to take forever to get here.