Chapter 8

Hey guys thanks again for giving my story a chance. So this is obviously the date chapter. Some ideas are generic, but it has my own twist in it. Hiccup has a plan, but since when do his plans ever work. Neither has any idea of what to expect, after all this is their first date ever. Also it was a late decision, but this chapter WILL HAVE SOME LEMON in it! So I hope you enjoy the chapter and please don't forget to review. So here's chapter 8!

(The morning after the tournament)

It was a little past sunrise now as Astrid sat up in bed. She gave a long yawn as she stretched her arms out and rubbed her eyes. She had gotten up a little later than usual, but that was probably because the party last night in honor of Hiccup's victory in the tournament. Sadly though Hiccup had to leave early due to the fact that the healer had demanded he go to her hut so she could see how badly he was hurt.

He felt fine, but because Stoick had insisted, and Astrid looked like she would murder him if he didn't he decided to go anyway.

So that left Astrid alone. She had stayed up much longer than her usual habit which was likely why she was so tired and waking up late. She turned and hung her legs over the side of the bed as she was about to get up when something clicked in her mind. She is supposed to go on a date with Hiccup today!

She immediately jumped out of bed and ran to the foot of her bed where her clothing trunk was. She dug down deep until she found what she was looking for. It was a dark green dress that she had secretly bought from trader Johann a few months ago. It would be perfect; she had been waiting for an occasion like this to show it to Hiccup. She quickly slipped off her night tunic and pulled the dress on sliding her head and arms through the correct holes.

In addition, in a slightly lighter shade of green was an intricate design that Astrid assumed were flowers. The dress ended a little above her knees. The fabric was soft and it was snug; trader Johann said it came from the far edge of the world, and that it came from some kind of caterpillar or something. Apparently it was called silk, but she didn't care so long as Hiccup liked it.

Damn it Hiccup! Why do you make me act like this she thought to herself. She hated acting this way, but she also loved to make Hiccup happy. Out of frustration she discarded the thought from her mind as she walked to the mirror to begin the challenge of braiding her hair. As that she did this everyday it didn't take her long to quickly finish it.

She then walked over to her trunk again and pulled out a pair of light green leggings. Even though it was still summer the chilling winds made it apparent that winter would arrive early this year and there might not even be an autumn. So she thought it would be best to wear them anyway. She then put on a black leather belt and her signature headband and headed for the door. She walked down stairs to see her mother cooking breakfast. She walked over to the counter and took a seat in one of the empty stools.

"Good Morning Mother!" Astrid spoke as she scooted the stool closer to the counter.

"Good morning As…Astrid, you look beautiful." Ingrid nearly dropped the pan she was holding when she saw her daughter. In all her years she had never seen Astrid dress this way, but she couldn't help how proud she felt. Not only was her daughter the best shield maiden on Berk, but she was also the prettiest.

"You're really sweet on that Haddock boy aren't you." Astrid couldn't stop her cheeks from reddning at that statement. "Ah well he's a lucky man I'll give him that." Astrid rolled her eyes even though she loved her mother very much she couldn't help but to be annoyed at the fact that she was so nosy. "Which reminds me Astrid, Hiccup came by this morning while you were asleep and said he wanted you to meet him at the cliff by the harbor for your date."

" Oh well I better get going th…" she got up, but her mother stopped her before she could reach the door.

"Ah Ah! You sit your rear end in that stool missy you and I are going to have a little talk." Astrid realized that she was stuck so she slowly walked over to the counter again dragging her boots across the floor. Her mother started to speak again as she brought her daughter a plate with an egg and two steaming sausages on it.

"Now eat up, you're not going anywhere until you eat at least that." No matter how much Astrid didn't want to admit she was pretty hungry. "So I did you a favor this morning by giving that boy a much needed haircut and made him shave that scraggly beard of his so in return I want a straight and honest answer."

Astrid looked confused and asked, "Well thank you for doing that for me, but what is the question." As she finished she took another bite out of the sausage in front of her.

"When do you plan on marrying Hiccup." Astrid nearly choked on the sausage in her mouth upon hearing the question.

"Wha-cough- what?!" She was barely able to keep from spitting the food onto the floor.

"You heard me young lady, almost the entire village is talking about it and I would like some grandchildren before I'm gone."

"Grandchildren! Mom I'm only 17!"

" So that's about how old I was when I was pregnant with you."

When Astrid thought about it this was true even though she's only 17 a lot of girls were married off by her age. Some had 3 kids by then too. She thought some more until she figured out what to say,

" Well I guess it will be whenever Hiccup decides to propose if he ever does."

"Splendid I'll go speak with Stoick so we can start writing up a marriage contract, and don't worry dear he's bound to propose sooner or later." With that Ingrid left and was on her way to the Mead Hall to find Stoick.

Astrid could not believe what had just happened. She was just going on her first real date with Hiccup and her mom was already talking about marriage. In fact up until recently Astrid was confident she never would get married. That is until she realized how much she cared for Hiccup. She wouldn't mind getting married she just thought it could stand to wait a little longer. She thought about it more as she stepped out the door into the bright summer morning, maybe today wasn't the day to tell Hiccup about her discussion with her mother. Besides, it was actually nice out for a change and Astrid saw that as a good sign for her date with Hiccup.

She was just about to pass the forge when someone called her name, and to Astrid's surprise it was Heather. "Astrid! Astrid wait up!" Astrid really didn't want to get into a fight right now. She was in a good mood, in a pretty dress, she had left her weapons at home and more importantly she was on her way to see Hiccup. But for some reason she stopped and waited for the brunette to approach her.

"Thanks for waiting, I really wanted to talk to you."

" Yeah, yeah just hurry up about it I don't feel like fighting right now I'm on my way to go see Hiccup."

" Well I can see that based on that beautiful dress your wearing, so what's the occasion." She asked with a quizzical look on her face.

" Well if you really want to know it's Hiccup and I's first real date."

" Wait a minute, you and Hiccup have never been on a date together?!"

" Yeah so shut up about it okay. What do you even want." Astrid was really starting to get annoyed now.

Heather gave a sigh before she spoke, " Look Astrid I'm really sorry about everything okay. I wanted you to know that I'm done with Ruffnut, she's nothing but trouble. I knew what we were doing was wrong, but she pulled me into it. I just wanted you to I'm truly and sincerely sorry."

Astrid was speechless, " Wow, um thanks." She didn't know what to say so she said nothing. They were silent as they walked together in the direction of the harbor until Heather broke the silence.

" That really is a beautiful dress where did you get it?" She spoke as she admired the dress with envy.

"Uh from trader Johann, I got it during his last visit a couple of months ago." She said as she gave a small smirk that someone else liked the dress as much as she did, now she would only have to wait and see what Hiccup thought.

"Really what did you trade for it?"

"Um well I had to trade my silver bracelet, two chickens, and a weird gem I found on the shore, trader Johann called it a pearl. He said they were really rare, but I didn't have any use for it. Besides I never wore that bracelet, and those chickens hadn't laid any eggs for almost a week, so it was a pretty good deal for me."

" Cool so I'm guessing it's a surprise for Hiccup then huh."

Astrid was a little hesitant to answer, after all she still had to rebuild her reputation and if people thought she had gone soft then it would be all over. But why did it even matter, I mean the whole village was already talking about her and Hiccup getting married so why should she care. " Yeah, but don't tell people about it okay."

" My lips are sealed. Well I got to go I'll see you later okay."

" Yeah see ya." And with that the brunette was gone. Astrid still didn't completely trust Heather, but it was nice to be able to talk to someone. Maybe she really was sorry. Who knows maybe my luck is finally turning around she thought.

She sped up her pace as she was almost to the top of the hill. When she finally got up there she saw Hiccup in his riding gear tightening a pack on Toothless's saddle. As she walked closer Hiccup turned to greet her. But he didn't say anything he just kept staring at the girl in front of him utterly speechless.

Astrid was terrified. Had she over dressed, did he hate it, was he mad that she wasn't here earlier.

"Wow, Astrid you look… AMAZING!" She was instantly relieved and overjoyed that Hiccup liked the dress. The only thing that bothered her was he was still eyeing her like a dragon at a basket full of fish.

"He hem, well if you're done staring you can tell me what we're doing for our date." She laughed a little bit as she walked over to him and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Huh oh yeah right well that's a surprise, but the date does include a flight for a little while."

"Humph, fine, but I'm sitting behind you this time." Hiccup chuckled a little as that she was obviously referring to the night in the cave. Besides he loved the way Astrid would cling to him as they soared through the air. While Astrid hopped on to Toothless back Hiccup tightened down the last of the pouches on the saddle and climbed on in front of Astrid.

" You ready bud!" He called out to his best friend. Who then turned his head to show his smiling gums.

And with that Hiccup clipped in his prosthetic before they shot up into the sky. After a few seconds they were high above the clouds over Berk. Astrid loved every moment as they flew diving in and out of clouds holding on to Hiccup both for dear life, and for the enjoyment of it. Only now did she feel how Hiccup's once bony stomach and back had transformed into a fine layer of muscle. He definitely was not considered muscular by any Viking standards or anyone's standards for that matter, but Astrid didn't care. Hiccup was here with her and that's all that mattered.

After about twenty or so more minutes of flying they slowly descended down to a tiny island covered in purple flowers. They landed near a small cave in a rocky outcropping in one of the opening of the field there was a cloth laid out on the ground. Astrid finally realized that they were going to have a picnic together as Hiccup pulled out a basket and walked her over to the cloth and sat down.

He then started to pull out some bread, two pieces of mutton, and a pot with a lid tied on to it. He then broke the loaf of bread in two and handed a piece to her. As she took a bite she couldn't help but eye the pot as she wondered what was inside of it. Hiccup obviously had noticed her so he pulled out two bowls and took the lid off of the pot and poured out a stew into each bowl.

"It's a stew I made, Dad usually loves it so figured you would like it too." As Astrid took the bowl she stared at the contents suspiciously. It looked a little weird, but she didn't want to offend Hiccup after all he did try her yaknog during Snoggletog so she had to try it. She lifted the spoon to her mouth and tilted it into her mouth.

" Oh my gods Hiccup this stew is amazing!" Astrid was being completely honest the stew tasted fantastic. She wondered if there was anything Hiccup couldn't do.

"Ha-ha well I'm glad you like it." Hiccup chuckled as Astrid had already finished the remainder of the bowl and was asking for more.

They spent the next almost half an hour eating Hiccup's wonderful food and drinking a jug of mead he had brought along. They laughed as they talked about the things that had gone on during their separation. Each telling stories about what had happened when one of the dragon academy students tried to ride his gronkle backwards or when Tuffnut was attacked by a pair of stoats on their first day on the island. They were just about to finish when out of nowhere lightning cracked across the sky. They had been so busy talking that they didn't even notice the black clouds over head. As it started to rain they ran for the cover of the cave where Toothless already was lying down.

After they had both gotten into the cave Hiccup went over to the saddle and pulled out a large blanket.

" It looks like we may be here for a while." This of course was perfectly fine with Astrid she loved the alone time with Hiccup. After he laid the blanket on the ground they both sat on it and looked into each other's eyes. Suddenly though Hiccup jumped up in excitement.

"Oh I almost forgot!" He ran over to the saddle and dug into one of the pouches. After he found what he was looking for he ran back over and sat on his knees and showed Astrid what it was. It was a necklace with a silver chain, on the end were two dragon scales one blue the other black. They sat on either side of larger pendent that was a dark green color.

"Hiccup it's… it's beautiful I love it."

" Here let me put it on for you." He said with a grin as he was obviously ecstatic that she loved her gift. She gladly lifted her braid so as to make it easier for him to put it on. After that he moved back in front of her as she admired the necklace.

After a few seconds she leapt forward on top of Hiccup as she kissed him. They laid there kissing and holding each other. When they broke for a breath Astrid spoke, " Now it's time for me to surprise you." Without getting off him she sat up and began to unstrap her belt. She tossed it to the side and started to lift her dress off when Hiccup opened his mouth obviously about to protest. Astrid quickly covered his mouth with her hand as she spoke. " You're not talking me out of this Hiccup I already told you that this was going to happen when I wanted it to."

Realizing resistance was futile he laid his head back and tried to mentally prepare himself for what happened next. Astrid had finally gotten the dress off and now sat on top of Hiccup in nothing, but her leggings and her breast band. She then leaned down again and started to take off Hiccup's shirt. After the cloth was removed Astrid slid her hands up and down his bare chest feeling his warmth and the heavy rise and fall as he breathed. She moved towards his mouth with hers now and when they met it was a very passionate kiss. Astrid licked at Hiccups lips begging for entrance into his mouth. He gladly allowed her in as their tongues wrestled for dominance.

When they pulled away for air, Astrid whispered into his ear. "Hiccup I want you to take off my breast band." Hiccup gave a very loud gulp as she finished. He was unsure at first, but then Astrid guided his hands to behind her back. From there Hiccup was able to untie the bindings holding the band in place. As he pulled one string loose the rest followed as the garment fell to the floor. Astrid's bare chest was now directly in front of him, but he didn't make a single move. So again Astrid took his hand and lifted it to her chest and placed it on one of her breasts. She nearly moaned out loud as Hiccup's curiosity got the better of him as he squeezed it. He began to get bolder as he brought his other hand up and began to fondle them both.

At this point Astrid was getting perhaps a little too excited after all this was supposed to be for Hiccup not her. She slowly got up and sat on her knees as she untied Hiccup's pants and pulled them off. After successfully tossing them to the other side of the cave near the sleeping Nightfury, she had one challenge left. All that stood between her and Hiccup's manhood was a thin pair of boxers. She easily pulled them off, but then sat there in shock. Hiccup's member stood at full mast in front of her, and she was terrified. How was that supposed to fit there. She was almost sure she would be ripped in half.

Astrid then decided to take it into her hands which caused Hiccup to give out a loud grunt. After she was sure that he could continue she started to slide her hand up and down the full length of his shaft. This is when Astrid got an idea. She had heard about it from some of the older women of the village and once read a very detailed book about the subject. Hesitantly and without warning she leaned over and engulfed the tip of Hiccups manhood in her mouth. Hiccup then let out a loud moan of pleasure. She then slowly lowered her head and took more and more into her mouth until she felt it hit the back of her throat causing her to gag. At the same time Hiccup began to speak in a very grunt like voice. "Astrid I'm about to… Ah." Astrid instantly knew what was about to happen. So she pulled her mouth off and as she did so Hiccup finally burst. Astrid was able to block most of it from hitting her face with her hand while the rest landed either on her still bare chest or on the cave floor.

Hiccup laid there completely exhausted it had taken a lot of him to hold that in for that long. As Hiccup laid there in a daze after what just happened Astrid eyed the suspicious liquid on her hand. Her curiosity soon got the best of her though as she slowly brought her hand to her mouth. She then hesitantly licked what was on her hand off and swallowed it. It didn't taste bad, but Astrid wasn't sure if she would be willing to swallow it again. After a few more seconds Hiccup finally came to his senses.

" Wow Astrid that was amazing." A few more seconds passed as Hiccup thought to himself, " Hey Astrid would you mind if I did the same thing for you." Astrid was both shocked and aroused by this question. She could feel that her underwear was now soaking wet, but she was curious as to what it would feel like. So she said nothing, but simply nodded as she began to pull off her leggings. "Wait I want to do it." Again this surprised Astrid, but she was happy that Hiccup had some new found confidence in the situation. Hiccup had quickly pulled off the leggings and was now slowly removing her soaked underwear. Astrid was now completely naked in front of Hiccup. They both moved rather slowly as Astrid slowly spread her legs allowing Hiccup to her entrance. He brought one finger forward and pushed it in. He watched as one, then two, then three fingers disappeared into the folds of her entrance. Astrid moaned louder and louder as he moved each finger in and out of her entrance.

He then removed his fingers and wrapped his arms around her thighs and brought his mouth closer and closer to the moist cave entrance. Out of sheer curiosity he ran his tongue from bottom to top. As he continued Astrid moaned louder until she finally screamed out in pleasure as his tongue passed over a small bump. Again he ran his tongue over it again and again poking and prodding at it with his tongue. As Astrid got closer and closer to her climax she began to close her legs around Hiccup's head. " Hiccup I'm almost the…Aahhhhh." Astrid screamed out during her orgasm that was being released all over Hiccup's face. She fell backwards in exhaustion. Hiccup licked his lips, but instead though Astrid's juices tasted good. So Hiccup quickly cleaned off his face and moved up closer to Astrid taking her into his arms. He pulled the edges of the blanket over them as they both slowly passed out from exhaustion and pleasure. They both laid there spooning together. Neither could be happier at the moment as they drifted off to sleep in the cave together with the slow rhythm of rain drops outside.

So that was Chapter 8 I hope you all liked it. I hadn't originally planned on the lemon being in this chapter, but it was a perfect opportunity. Also I felt the bit with Heather was necessary for a later chapter that is soon to come. Also yes it is a huge foreshadowing about the conversation Astrid had with her mother. And also that was my first lemon I hope it was good. I didn't think either Hiccup or Astrid was ready to go all the way so that is going to wait.

So let me know if this chapter was good or bad. I'm actually terrified right now of what you guys might say, but I need to hear it if I'm ever going to be a better writer. So please review and tell me your thoughts whether they are good or bad. Thanks again for reading!