After that kiss, Astrid and I both just held each other. Time flew by as I savored the feeling of her in my arms.
"Hiccup," Astrid said breaking the silence. I looked down at her. She was visibly worried about something. "My family is slightly old fashioned. Would you ask my dad to date me?"
"I was actually going to ask you when I could meet your parents. I want to ask your dad." I said. Astrid smiled.
"I had asked my parents if I could bring you home with me for fall break and they said it was okay." She said. "You will come won't you?"
"Of course." I said. Toothless nudged me and I realized what he was saying. I checked my phone and saw the time. "We need to get back." I said. Astrid reluctantly let go of me.
"If we must." She said. We mounted Toothless and went back to the girls dorm. I walked her up to the door and she turned back to me. "Hiccup, I had fun tonight." she said.
"I did too." I said. I then pulled her close to me and kissed her. I only meant to give her a good night kiss, but Astrid had other intentions. She pushed her tongue against my teeth. I opened my mouth and let her tongue in my mouth. At first it was weird but then I started to like it and started to use my tongue to fight for dominance. I found myself feeling hungry for more of these kinds of kisses. I pulled her closer in the kiss. I felt the need for air and broke the kiss. We stared at each other as we both gasped for air. As I leaned in for another, Astrid went inside.
I really don't remember what was going on in my head, but I do remember almost falling down the stairs. Toothless caught me. I took him back to the stable then walked back to my room.
As I walked, I ran into Dagur.
"So how did you do it?" he asked.
"Do what?" I questioned.
"Astrid." He said looking at me quizzically. "How did you get Astrid to go after you?"
"I really didn't." I said. "I watched from the sidelines."
"Like I am stupid." Dagur said. "You did something. What did you do?"
"I don't know!" I said. I didn't really remember. I had the most perfect girlfriend and I don't know what it was that had done that made her choose me.
"I don't believe you." He said. "I will find out Hiccup and when I do, don't expect to keep her for long." He walked the other way and pulled a cigarette out and started to smoke. I went inside the dorm and to my room. That was actually kinda scary and weird at the same time. I decided to push Dagur out of my mind and think about the amazing night I just had. The dancing, the flight, the kissing. Everything was more than I could ever dream about.
The next day I slept in a bit. I woke up with a smile. Fall break started that day. Astrid and I were going to spend it with her family. I packed my best casual clothes and went to the stables where I was to meet Astrid. We were going to discuss the details of the trip when I got there. I found Toothless and went over to him.
"Hey bud, we are going to Astrid's this week." I said smiling. "I am excited and nervous at the same time." I strapped on his regular saddle and started to strap on the saddle bag. "I mean I am worried about meeting her dad and asking him to date her, but I am trying to prepare what I am going to say." I said.
"Oh please, you will do fine!" said Astrid coming up behind me.
"Good Morning Milady." I said.
"Good morning Hiccup." Astrid smiled giving me a kiss on the cheek. "Don't you worry about my dad. I've already told him a lot about you. So far, he thinks you are a good person."
"Well we'll see what he thinks after he sees me." I said.
"This is how this trip is going to work out." Astrid said pulling out a map. "We are going to go around the mountains and the we will follow the river toward Berk." I nodded and we jumped on our dragons. Instead of a two trip by car we were going to get to berk in four hours. Oh I love dragons. Making things easier. Astrid and I had fun chasing each other around on our dragons during our trip. Stormfly is fast but not near as fast as Toothless. So I did make us lose on purpose a couple times.
When we arrived I noticed three kids looking up at the sky. They then pointed toward us and started yelling Astrid's name. As we landed Astrid jumped off of Stormfly and embraced the children.
"I've missed you guys!" she said. Astrid then turned to me. "Hiccup these are my siblings. Jake, Anne, and Michelle. Guys this is Hiccup."
I am going to put this story on pause for a minute and describe Astrid's siblings. Anna was the second oldest in the family. She had dishwater-blonde hair and more of turquoise colored eyes. She seemed more of the book worm type. Jake was next in line with hair so blonde it was white. His eyes were a dark blue and he definitely needed braces. He was full of energy. The last one and my personal favorite was Anne. She was a strawberry-blonde with grey-blue eyes. She was definitely the artist of the group. Now that the explaining is over, let's get back to the story.
I went to wave and all three of them tackled me.
"Hiccup!" They screamed in unison. The wind left my lungs as I hit the earth. Toothless went to protect me and I held my hand out to him.
"No bud, they're kids." I said. "This is just their way of play." Toothless stood down and the kids continued to giggle and pepper me with questions.
"So how old are you?" asked Jake.
"I am nineteen." I replied.
"You're as old as Astrid!" said Michelle.
"Yeah I am." I laughed.
"Are you and Astrid dating?" asked Anne. I started to turn red.
"Alright I think it is about time to get off of him." Astrid said pulling them off of me.
"I agree." Said a middle age woman with Astrid's eyes and Michelle's hair. I finally got up to my feet and all the sudden became super nervous. "Welcome home Astrid."
"Thanks Mom." she said. "Mom this is Hiccup."
"N-n-n-nice to m-m-m-m-meet you Mrs. H-H-H-Hofferson." I stuttered.
"Please feel welcome here." she said giving me a hug.
"Th-th-th-thank y-y-y-ou." I stuttered. Mrs. Hofferson then giggled and elbowed Astrid.
"He's cute." she whispered loud enough for me to hear.
"I know Mom." Astrid whispered in the same tone. I could myself turning redder.
"So that is Hiccup." said a booming bass voice. I lifted my head to see a tall man with strawberry-blonde hair and turquoise eyes.
"Y-y-y-yes s-s-s-sir!" I squeaked. The man glared at me. I tried to calm my nerves and I held out my hand. "I'm Hiccup."
"Hiccup that is my Dad." Astrid smiled.
He looked at me smiled and gave me a hug.
"Oh loosen up son." He said. "You are way too tense." I smiled, but nerves never left me. We went inside and had supper. Interrogated by her family and we went to bed. The entire week was fun and finally on Thursday night I asked Mr. Hofferson aside to talk.
"Mr. Hofferson, I am going to be honest with you." I said. "I'm..."
"In love with my daughter." he finished. I looked at him shocked. "You have had your eye on her since you two met."
"Sir I want to do right by her. I want to ask for your permission to date your daughter." I said shockingly without stuttering. Everything was silent for a while then he smiled.
"You have my permission." he said. I felt like a million pounds were lifted off my shoulder.
"Thank you sir!" I said shaking his hand.
"First time you make her cry, I will kill you." He said. I nodded.
"I understand. I won't hurt her." I said. The rest of that week I felt more comfortable with Astrid's family. When we left I didn't want to. I really loved her family.