Author's Note:

Hello everyone and welcome to another chapter. This one is a quick little extra scene from 'Differently Similar' that isn't in the actual story and is just a little bit of Snotlout/Astrid friendship. Thank you for your continued support of this story and I hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Bedside Thoughts

It had been a week since Hiccup and Toothless had defeated the Red Death and Hiccup had remained unconscious since then.

Snotlout was currently sat beside his cousin's bed along with Toothless and both of them were silent. The dragon had barely left Hiccup's side since they'd returned to Berk and even Stoick had known better than to deny the Night Fury access to his rider. The chief had also been faithful in watching over his son but because he was chief he couldn't stay by Hiccup's side continuously and he was often called away to attend his duties. This gave Snotlout a chance to sit with his cousin and he grabbed the opportunity when it came around.

It wasn't that Stoick didn't want him there, in fact it was most likely the opposite, but Snotlout himself just couldn't remain with his uncle long, every time he looked at the man he remembered his words before he left to attack the nest after Hiccup tried to reveal the true nature of dragons in the arena. It hadn't taken Stoick long to realise that Snotlout had known about Toothless as well and he could clearly see the look of betrayal on his uncle's face when the man confronted him.

"You knew and you never told me."

"Uncle I…"

"No! You've sided with him and betrayed your tribe. You've dishonoured the memory of your parents and the name of your father. You're no family of mine."

His uncle's words that day had cut deep and Snotlout still felt the pain. After he'd lost his parents he'd found it hard to adjust to being a part of Stoick's family and even now he still occasionally worried that he was considered nothing more than an extra mouth to feed. What his uncle said that day had broken the feeling of belonging he had and he had no idea how to fix it.

He then realised that there were tears on his face and that Toothless was crooning at him in concern, he was about to wipe them away when he heard the door open. Quickly looking around he saw Astrid standing in the doorway and she instantly darted forward upon seeing his tears,

"What's wrong, is Hiccup okay?"

Snotlout quickly tried to assure her, "It's okay, Hiccup's fine I just…" he faltered not really wanting to delve into why he was crying. Normally he'd be embarrassed at anyone seeing him cry but Astrid had found him crying after his uncle left for the nest, that memory reminded him of his previous thoughts and a fresh waves of tears came.

Unexpectedly Astrid hugged him and the surprise of it almost halted his tears, as she held him Toothless nuzzled his back trying to help even though he didn't understand what was wrong. Astrid spoke gently, "I'm not really sure but I think this has something to do with your uncle. Snotlout, you have to speak to him soon, it's not really unnoticeable that you're avoiding him and you can't let what's happening between you two to continue." She pulled away and smiled, "It'll do you both good, trust me."

Snotlout looked away from her, though short her speech had given him a lot to think about and he knew he had to go and sort it all out. He looked briefly back at Hiccup, "Do you think you could stay with Hiccup awhile? I need to think."

She nodded, "Of course I will, it's why I came here in the first place."

He gave her a brief smile before drying his eyes and leaving the house, he paused outside the door and took a breath before heading off to a particular destination to think awhile.

PS-So a nice, short scene which I hope you enjoyed. I may update soon and any story suggestions are welcome.