It's super fun that this story has already gotten me a couple of new unrelated!Valcup prompts, I'm glad that its catching on. (obviously it's not canonverse Valcup but each has its attraction)
-HTTYD-
Hiccup confessed himself a little put out about their secrecy that day, having gotten to indulge a want to kiss her for hours at a time, the way she'd whimpered and climaxed beneath his hands after that unexpected but entirely welcome... invitation. Their lazy cuddles in bed, playful kisses over breakfast.
Now they were standing the acceptable distance apart, where Hiccup couldn't even hold her hand? It was a tad disappointing. But he understood all the reasons why they were secret, and Hiccup knew it was a big deal to Valka to even be out with him. It hadn't been an issue before, but now they were... whatever they were, she was obviously worried about appearances.
Despite it all, he was having fun. Valka adored art as much as he, perhaps even more, and he got to enjoy exhibits and watch her get excited. Her doe eyes were acutely expressive, smile wide and matched with pink cheeks as she cooed and squealed about particularly intriguing pieces. Hiccup's focus kept slipping from exhibits to the work of art that had spent the night in his bed.
"So what's your favourite? Acrylic or watercolour?"
"Oh, that's hardly a fair comparison. Both have their place. You wouldn't use watercolour paint for those eggs you and Ty made. I wouldn't use acrylics for a soft scenery landscape."
Hiccup grinned; he loved her passion for art.
"True. But if you had to pick only one to use forever from now, which would it be?"
Valka had to stop and think, surprisingly pale - for an Australian, anyway - skin lit up by the winter sun outside as she'd halted near a window. Nothing really beat a natural light source when it came to art.
And Valka was absolutely art. All long limbs and high cheeks, hair intricately braided down much of her back. And those eyes!
"Are you ignoring me?"
"Sorry. I was distracted by how the light caught you, you have amazing cheekbones."
Said cheekbones became freshly reddened, making Hiccup smile as Valka looked away shyly, tucking an errant hair behind her ear.
"Thank you."
At least she didn't ask him not to compliment her in public; that would have been too much for him. How was he to contain the need to tell Valka she was beautiful?
"So, what were you saying? Painting?"
"If I could only pick one? Watercolours. But I would miss acrylic paints. All those bold shades."
"I'm not great at watercolours. Personally, I could never give up charcoal. Or ink."
He'd use charcoal to draw Valka. A little smudge to highlight the shadows of her cheekbones sounded perfect.
Against her protests, Hiccup bought Tyr some dinosaur-patterned crayons from the museum gift shop, waving off her complaints.
"If you hadn't come with me, I would have done it anyway. I would also have brought you something, but I know you won't let me get away with that."
Valka crossed her arms, very very close to a petulant pout on her face as Hiccup grinned. They stopped off in the cafe for lunch, and Hiccup felt butterflies when Valka brushed their hands together beneath the table. It wasn't a full hand-holding, but it was a big deal for the woman insistent on them being hidden.
Hiccup would take concessions where he could, and her shy smile told him it was intentional. A last trip back for Valka to look at her favourite painting in the exhibit, and then they were back outside in the brisk air.
"Am I having the pleasure of your company for dinner this evening?"
"If you like."
Suppressing the urge to get all giddy and happy, Hiccup settled on a smile as they headed back to the car.
"I gotta go to the shop, do you want me to drop you home first?"
Valka frowned, shaking her head.
"Of course not, that would be silly."
"Yeah, I thought so too but I also don't want you feeling worried about how much time we spend together in public."
"Oh. I hardly think neighbours going to the supermarket together is suspect."
Hiccup nodded, and so they set off. Valka watched him picking things out, scanning ingredient information more intently than most people do.
"What are you looking for?"
"Well, the little dragon has allergies and Astrid's pregnant. I just have to be a little more careful what comes into my house now. A lot of what I buy is fresh though, so it's not that tough."
He was relieved to get back to their homes, Valka following him into his and waiting only to put down the shopping before he was soundly kissed. Hiccup's stomach felt like it was doing backflips, an altogether more pleasant feeling when Valka was pressed to his mouth.
"What did I do to deserve that and how do I do it again?"
Valka laughed lightly, arms winding around his waist.
"For being patient and not pushing the issue."
Hiccup ran a hand up and down her back, liking how tall she was as it meant they were equal heights while hugging.
"Hey, I totally understand why. I just miss when I can't hold your hand and stuff. But I still had a really nice day with you."
"I did too."
He smiled, thrilled by her quiet words.
"And for what it's worth, I am very thankful you were willing to take a chance on me. I can wait for everything else."
Valka kissed his jaw, hands flexing on his lower back.
"I never dreamed I'd be interested in someone so young. But I've never met anyone like you."
"I've never met anyone like you."
They kissed, languid and lazy at first but Valka often inadvertently made everything a little hotter with her arms around his neck and those soft gasps against his mouth.
"Whoa, didn't mean to interrupt!"
Valka pulled away from him, flushing as she realised they'd been caught by Eret. Astrid was right behind him, giving Hiccup a very knowing look as he kept his arm around Valka's waist.
"Well, you've interrupted now."
Eret grinned unapologetically, and Hiccup couldn't suppress an answering chuckle. Valka was obviously still a little rattled, but he soothed a hand over her back.
"They already knew. Don't worry, they won't tell."
"H didn't go blabbing, we just knew he had a crush on you and it didn't take a genius to figure out why he was coming back from yours looking like the Cheshire cat."
Eret was lying a little, Hiccup had told them she kissed him, but he hadn't really confirmed much else. There wasn't much to confirm - they hadn't called their... thing a relationship yet.
"And you don't mind?"
Astrid raised an incredulous eyebrow.
"What? Oh, because you're... no. Couldn't care less so long as my brother is happy. But if you could stop feeling each other up in the kitchen, that would be good. Pregnant girls gotta eat."
Hiccup would have glared at Astrid, but he was too happy she had bluntly stated she didn't care about their age gap to Valka.
"I've bought stuff for dinner."
He watched his sisters interest raise.
"Can the dinner include cheese?"
"Uh, sure. If not I can include in yours specially. And I got a new jar of that reduced salt peanut butter you like."
Astrid beamed.
"See, earning that number one uncle label already. I got some bad news earlier though, I am no longer meant to do pull ups."
"Are you showing?"
"A little."
Astrid lifted her jumper, displaying where her usually solid abs were a little soft, belly a little rounded.
"Are they moving yet?"
"No kick boxing really, but some wriggling for sure."
Valka was very quiet, and Hiccup was a little worried. But he wasn't going to ask in front of the others, doubting she would appreciate prying into her privacy with an audience.
"You, go shower. You smell terrible."
Eret pouted, but Hiccup now realised what that smell was, thinking maybe Toothless was due a mouth rinse - he couldn't exactly use dental stick treats.
"Love you too Astrid."
"Oh, that was a tricky part of pregnancy for me. Everything smelled terribly strong."
Valka finally spoke, fingers flexing against his waist.
"Right? I have to leave the staff room if anyone's eating tuna. Which is often. Damn personal trainers."
"You're a personal trainer."
Astrid glared.
"Not the point. I'm going to change."
She and Eret headed upstairs, leaving Hiccup and Valka in the kitchen. He looked at her, noting there was still tension in her frame.
"Are you ok?"
"Hm? Oh, yes."
"Are you ok with staying for dinner with those two?"
Valka nodded - a new experience for all of them. She was notably on edge, but (and Hiccup was very grateful for it) Astrid and Eret were absolutely no different with Valka there than if she wasn't, cracking jokes and fighting over potatoes. They included her in conversation, not acting like she was the oldest at the table by at least fifteen years and couldn't possibly share interests.
"Do you want to stay at your place instead? With or without me, I won't hold it against you."
"I'd like to sleep in my own bed, but you are certainly welcome."
Hiccup did an internal fist pump, unsurprised Valka was uncomfortable with the prospect of staying the night with Eret and Astrid - them sharing a bed was a brand new thing. And as it had transpired, Valka was not quiet. Hiccup didn't assume anything would happen, but if it did there would be no wisecracks at breakfast.
"Aw look at them Eret, having sleepovers!"
"Aren't they sweet?"
"Oh be quiet, both of you."
Astrid winked and hugged him, kissed his cheek and then threw a stray bit of sweetcorn at him.
"Can you let Toothless out before you go to bed?"
"Of course. Now shoo. Go be with your woman before the kiddo's back tomorrow."
Astrid actually flapped her hands at him, giggling merrily as he knelt down to say goodnight to Toothless.
"You behave yourself."
"Oof!"
"That's what I thought."
Pyjamas and toothbrush ready, Hiccup headed around next door. Valka was waiting to open the door, welcoming him in and Hiccup smiled as they embraced. He'd been in her bedroom the day they met, but this was altogether a more intimate situation. They took turns changing and getting ready for bed in the bathroom, leaving the window open a tiny crack to allow the sounds of snowfall outside in.
"Hiccup?"
Having fumbled to remove his leg beneath the covers, they were now loosely embraced beneath a thick, cosy duvet.
"Yeah?"
Valka was tracing nonsense shapes on the fabric covering his chest, not meeting his eyes.
"Would it change things for you if I couldn't give you children?"
He frowned, but kept his hand on her shoulder.
"That's not a hypothetical question is it?"
"No."
Hiccup pondered. Did it change anything? Yes, he wanted to be a dad, had been set on having children when he and Mala were getting serious. But.. was it a dealbreaker?
"No. I mean, it's a little sad, but it's not going to change that I want to be with you. And I have no doubt I'll love Tyr as if he were my own. I can settle for stepdad to be with you."
It was very early in their fledgling relationship to be talking so seriously, but on the other hand Hiccup was glad they were getting it out of the way early. Didn't want Valka dwelling on the fear he wouldn't accept that.
"I shouldn't be asking you to. You have all the time to find someone who can-"
He shook his head, wriggling to ensure they were looking at each other.
"No. I'm not going to sit here- well, lie here, and say that I love you because it's not the truth, not yet. But I have no doubts that I could, that I will. I don't want to look for someone else. I want you, and I want to watch your son grow up with you."
Valka all but leapt at him, hauling him into a kiss by grabbing his pyjama top to yank him closer. Hiccup could do little but hang on for the ride, her being so demanding a new experience. One he rather liked, if he was honest. Hungry kisses became playful gropes, became Valka's hand slipping down under his waistband to drag needy sounds from Hiccup.
He felt like an excitable virgin again, body warm and tight from the simplicity of her hand on his cock, clumsy slide becoming steady strokes as Valka grew in confidence. Gods, it had been years since Hiccup had encountered this new learning curve, exploring a new body. But then, if it had been a while for him - it had been decades for Valka. He was more than happy to assist her learning.
Her hand was hot, slender fingers encircling him and her thumb teasing the sensitive head, tracing the edge and Hiccup groaned, hips bucking into tantalising grip. Feeling the burn build low in his belly, Hiccup reached for tissues from her beside box, not wanting to ruin his pyjama bottoms - Valka hadn't even pulled his waistband clear, couldn't see what she touched.
Managing to cover his tip as he came, Hiccup grunted and jerked slightly as Valka brought him off, wiping the mess lazily as dopamine flooded him. Valka was reluctant to let him go, a fact that amused and thrilled him a little in his post-climax haze.
"Well... certainly wasn't expecting that."
Valka smiled shyly, kissed him. Hiccup recognised the way she squirmed, knew she was hot herself now. He placed a hand on her thigh, enjoying her shiver and the new edge to her kisses, the surging forward to press their bodies together more firmly.
"Do you trust me?"
After a few beats, Valka nodded to his whisper. Rolled agreeably onto her back, let Hiccup push up her nightress until he could wriggle down between quivering thighs. She was nervous, he could tell as he pressed a kiss to a trembling muscle. Hiccup made sure to go slow, not wanting to spook her but drawn in by the smell of arousal, nuzzling gently at her thigh until she calmed.
The next kiss was to wet warmth, tongue slipping out to taste her properly and Valka cried out, seeming surprised by the sensation as her fingers found their way into his hair. Hiccup worked her up with patience, wanting all semblance of nerves gone so there would be nothing to dull the climax.
Gods she was responsive, those fingers soothing over his scalp knotting tight when Hiccup swiped his tongue across her clit, legs shaking when he circled it. There were indecent sounds escaping her mouth when Hiccup sealed his lips around the little bud, suckling until he was satisfied Valka was well on her way to mindless with pleasure.
Her moans and whimpers were music to his ears, spurring Hiccup on despite the ache in his tongue and the pressure on his head from her tightening legs. When he managed to wriggle a hand down to join his tongue, Valka quickly buckled beneath the onslaught and arched, almost crushing him between her slim thighs.
Hiccup kept up teasing little licks, lapping at the wet mess she'd become until Valka pushed him away weakly, still panting and trembling upon the bed.
"Oh my..."
Chuckling, Hiccup wiped his mouth on a fresh tissue, perplexed when Valka twisted to reach in her drawer and hand him something, the something turning out to be a pack of make-up wipes.
"Thanks."
Using them instead, Hiccup's skin felt 'refreshed and moisturised' just as the packet promised. Maybe he would have to get some. Valka excused herself to the bathroom, returning a few minutes later and curling up against his chest.
"Was that... ok?"
"You really have to ask?"
"Well, I wanted to be sure. It was a little heat-of-the-moment."
Valka burrowed closer, humming.
"It was wonderful. Although I would like to know how you have such an effect on me."
Hiccup could only shrug, thrilled that he did but unable to explain why. They burrowed beneath her sheets for sleep, and Hiccup hoped with a half-formed thought just as he was drifting off that nobody had heard Valka through the slightly ajar window.
Waking with her still firmly in his arms, Hiccup reluctantly moved to put on his leg, tugged back into the cuddle as soon as he was done by a sleepy Valka, who proclaimed it far too early to be awake on a Sunday. Warm and comfortable, Hiccup agreed. They fooled around lazily in bed for a while, but Hiccup had to go to work and Valka had work to catch up on before Tyr came home. But they'd talked out a few things, had a fun day at the art exhibit.
And of course, Hiccup had gotten hands and mouth on her, felt Valka shiver and quake through orgasms beneath him, heady and addictive.
Hiccup just hoped his dad wouldn't be disappointed when Hiccup told him there wouldn't be any grandkids coming from him.
-HTTYD-
Babbling sleep deprived nonsense and calling it a chapter. Well, I tried.