-Third person POV-
The couple got up and walked along on the beach where the water glazed their feet gradually. Hiccup had realized he doesn't know a lot about Anastasia and she agreed. They decided to ask each other questions and answer honestly.
"So how old are you?" Asked the red head as she looked up at the taller boy. The breezed wafted through her red velvet hair as the wind did the same to Hiccup's chestnut hair.
"20" Hiccup answer making the girl stop in her tracks and stare at him with wide eyes. Hiccup had noticed her lack of movement and stare back at her.
"20? Really? I thought you were 17 or something!" she said surprised. Hiccup arched his brow as he tilts his head.
"You thought I was that young? How old are you?" he asked as he stares at her. Anastasia smiles a cheeky smiles and winks.
"I'm 17!" she said with her sassy smile making Hiccup chuckle.
"And here I thought you were 14" he teased making the red head rolled her eyes as she shook her head.
"Oh, then that makes you a creepy! What 20 year old man hangs out with a 14 year old girl?" she challenges the older boy who seems to be taken back by her statement. But he stood quiet and shook his head.
"So when is your birthday?" he asked the girl changing the subject. Anastasia noticed and giggles to herself as she walked by him again.
"October, 12" she answered. Hiccup nodded, but then did a double take.
"That is only in 3 more days. Your family left you alone with your birthday just around the corner?" he asked in disbelief. Anastasia just shrugs as she looks ahead.
"I've never celebrated my birthday so it's not a big deal" she said bluntly as she looks up at him with a small smile. But he just couldn't believe it. Who doesn't celebrate their birthday!? It was a big deal in Berk when dragons and Vikings were enemies! It is a miracle to keep a limp during that time. Even now they still celebrated birthdays, it is just a great way to bond with friends and loved ones. Hiccup decided he is going to plan her birthday and it is going to be the greatest first birthday!
"So when is your birthday?" Ana asked as she broke the silences. The male snapped out his thoughts and look back at her.
"Uh, my? It's on February 2nd! Sorry I was spacing out" he admitted as he nervously rubbed his neck making the smaller girl giggle. The two walked in silences enjoying this peacefully breeze and the orange and yellow sky. Anastasia closed her eyes as she hummed a low tune making Hiccup stop and listen. This has to be the second time he heard her hum the same tune and it made him smile. He closed his eyes as he enjoyed the melody. It is gentle and sweet. He wishes he could hear her voice, like actually hear it. Hiccup reopens his eye and he taps her shoulder. Ana jolt slightly at the touch and looks at the boy.
"Yes?" she asked slightly embarrasses as she looks away from him. Hiccup grins lightly and looks to his left to see the dragons eyeing each other and hissing slightly at one another. They'll eventually learn to like each other.
"I was wondering if that tune has any lyrics?" he asked her looking away from the dragons. Ana smirks and crossed her arms.
"Maaybbbbeee" she said in a playful manner making Hiccup sigh.
"May I hear it?" he pressed on. Anastasia shook her head and stuck her tongue out while she skipped ahead leaving the pour boy alone. Hiccup looks at her as she skipped away and crossed his arms.
"You're a real pain you know that" he shouted to her. Ana laugh and twirled around playing in the water.
"Yup!"
After a while the two decided to go back to the village and get something to eat. Anastasia put on her head piece before getting on Swift and Hiccup got on Toothless and they soared to the mess hall. They entered with their dragons to see half the Vikings on Berk inside. They were either talking, arm wrestling, dancing a weird Scottish dance with a band playing on stage made from wood and instruments made from wood, metal and stings. As some Vikings did a dance to match the music the rest either clapped their hands or sang a song with the music. Anastasia smiles at the liveliness in the mess hall and watch the rest of the Viking dance. She quickly understood the simple dance and went in the middle with the dancers and dances with them. Some of the Vikings chuckle at the smaller girl following their dance steps. Anastasia giggles as she dances with Stoick; they had linked arms and shifted their feet to the music. Valka watched from the side lines as she clapped along. Stoick seem very impressed with her performances as they danced.
Hiccup saw the smile on her face as he leans on a wooden column and watches Anastasia have fun. He couldn't help, but sigh in content as he watches the girl enjoy herself. Anastasia has caught Hiccup's stare and waves him over. Hiccup shook his head as he sat down making the girl roll her eyes. Ana continued the dance with a little girl. They held hands as they twirled in a circle. The small Viking girl giggles happily while Anastasia smiles warmly at her. The song soon came to an end the Vikings and
Anastasia cheered loudly as they their hands in the air. The red head never felt so alive; her forehead sweated a bit and her heart hammering in her chest. Gobber soon took the stage and tries to calm everyone done.
"Alright, alright. You guys had your fun! Now it is time for a song! Anyone want to come up and steal the spot light?" Gobber asked as he looks around at the collection of Vikings. The Vikings all got quiet as they sat down. None of them wanting to go up there and sing. Gobber groaned as he looks among the Vikings calling out people name, but they decline. Anastasia sat down next to him and gave Hiccup a giddy smile. Hiccup returns the favor and look around the room to see if anyone would sing. Then suddenly an idea hit him, he shot up from his seat and raised his hands.
"OH Gobber!" he shouted catching the blonde attention. Gobber sighs when he saw Hiccup raising his hand.
"Hiccup, not to be rude, but I heard you sing before. It is best for everyone and their hearing if you stick to dragon training" he teased making the crowd laugh. Hiccup rolls his eyes playfully as he fakes laugh.
"Oh, haha very funny, but it's not for me. I want to volunteer someone" he said matter –ol-factly. Gobber squinted his eyes as he leans forward.
"Who?" he asked curiously as he looked at the young male. Hiccup looks over to Anastasia who seem to sink down under the table.
"Anastasia" he said confidently. This made the whole mess hall turn their head in interest at the small girl who just danced. Anastasia squeak and shook her head as she glares at Hiccup who only smiles. Gobber smirks as he stares at the girl who tried to hide under the table.
"O, Come on Anastasia don't be shy!" he encourage as he waved her over with his left hook. Said girl shook her head and squeaks. Hiccup kneels under the table and places his hand on her back.
"Come on, show them what you got!" he said softly to her. Anastasia looks at him with scared eyes. He smiles tenderly and held his hands out to her. Ana just looked at it unsure if she should take it, but she took a deep breath and took his hand. Hiccup smiles as he pulls her up lightly and out from under the table. The crowd clapped when they saw her walking to the stage. Ana held Hiccup's hand tightly as she bit her lower lip. She looks around the audiences giving a nervous smile till she caught Astrid glaring eyes and it made her cringe. The rest of the teens are with her as they watched her go up the steps to the wooden stage. Ruffnut cheered her on with a smirk. The colored girl smiled at her only friend at the table before getting on the stage. Anastasia felt her heart squeeze as she moved closer to Hiccup.
"Please…s-stay with me" she whispered looking at the male. Hiccup gave a warm side smile and laced their fingers as he nods.
"Anything you want" he said gently to her making her cheeks get warm. The Vikings just watched the cute couple on stage as a few made comments at how small she is or how cute they looked. This made Astrid scoff and lean back with her arms crossed tightly across her chest.
-Anastasia POV-
I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I felt like I couldn't breathe. My mouth felt dried as I looked at the large number of people who watched every move I made. I wanted to throw up and leave the stage, but Hiccup held me in place. My body shook as my nerves began to take over me. But then I felt a hand cup my left cheek and moving my gaze to forest green eyes.
"You can do this. I believe in you" he said to me delicately. I felt my heart flutters as I felt light. His words were always soothing and he always made me feel better. I sigh and nodded as my hand tightens around his.
"Okie" I whispered as I nodded. Hiccup leans in and kissed my cheek making me blush. The crowd 'awes' making me smile with a bright blush on my cheeks. I took a deep breath as I looked around the group not feeling as nervous, but still nervous.
"Ok, I am g-going to sing a song a-about someone v-very special to me" I said quietly stumbling over my words. The band behind me got ready to follow my lead as I stared to hum the tune I sang numerous times.
Before I fall too fast
Kiss me quick, but make it last
So I can see how badly this will hurt me
When you say goodbye
I sang quietly as I felt myself shake a bit. I am still nervous! I took a shaky breath as I felt Hiccup squeezed my hand reassuring me.
-Third person POV-
The crowd of Viking hardly heard Anastasia. Her voice is too shaky and low. Hiccup noticed and squeezed her hand to support her and letting her know she is doing well. She stops sing as she began to choke. Astrid smirks at her failure as she watched the small girl make a fool of herself. The band just kept playing also encouraging her to keep going. Anastasia clears her throat and looks into Hiccup's eyes. She blocked out everyone, no one was in the mess hall, but her and Hiccup. This thought help her collected herself and began to sing with more confidences.
Keep it sweet, keep it slow
Let the future pass, and don't let go
But tonight I could fall too soon
Under this beautiful moonlight
Ana sang louder as she looks over to the mass numbers of Vikings who seem impressed with her voice. Hiccup watched in with admiration in his eyes. He couldn't help be feel in trance while she sang beautifully.
But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling, but please don't catch me
The red head peek at Hiccup slightly as she smiles softly at the boy. He is the inspiration behind this song and she wanted him to know, but at the same time didn't want him to know. She felt so conflicted with herself!
See this heart won't settle down
Like a child running scared from a clown
I'm terrified of what you do
My stomach screams just when I look at you
Run far away so I can breathe
Even though you're far from suffocating me
I can't set my hopes too high
'Cause every hello ends with a goodbye
She felt free when she sang and she felt empowered. She wish the song would last forever as she got louder with her singing making the Vikings listen to her powerful voice.
But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling, but please don't catch me
So now you see why I'm scared
I can't open up my heart without a care
But here I go, it's what I feel
And for the first time in my life I know it's real
Anastasia slowly let go of Hiccup's hand and walks closer to the edge of the stage as she felt adrenaline course through her veins. Her sing finally reached a high point as she took a deep breath of air letting herself hold notes to show the importance of this verse.
But you're so hypnotizing
You've got me laughing while I sing, you've got me smiling in my sleep
And I can see this unraveling
Your love is where I'm falling so please don't catch me
If this is love, please don't break me
I'm giving up so just catch me
The couple ran outside the mess hall laughing like morons as they held hands. They can both hear cheering from inside the large building as they ran out. They soon stop running when Hiccup tripped over a stone and brought Anastasia down with him. They laughed as they rolled down the hill and stop in a meadow. Anastasia lies next to Hiccup still laughing.
"I can't believe I did that!" she squeals to herself as she breathed heavily. Hiccup chuckles with her also happy that she had faced her fear. He sat up as he took a deep breath.
"You have such an amazing voice!" he complimented as he lay back on his hands looking at the girl. Ana finally sat up and stopped laughing, but a smile still held its place on her lips. The moon shines down at them giving them light.
"Thank you and thank you for helping me up there. I wouldn't have been able to sing without you" she admitted as she held her legs to her chest. Hiccup nods as his gaze soften, but a question raged inside of him, but decides to play it cool.
"So I am guessing the song is about Snotlout" he teased making the girl burst into a laughing fit.
"Oh, yeah! The song is totally about him!" she jokes back as she shook her head. Hiccup chuckles as he looks up at the moon.
"I knew it! You two would make a lovely couple!" he shot back making the girl scoff. The two sat quietly as they watched the moon shining bright in the sky. Anastasia felt herself get nervous as she bit her lower lip. She was deciding whether or not if she should tell him now. She wiggled her toes in the grass anxiously as she took a deep breath.
"But in all seriousness. T-the song is about a-about you…H-Hiccup"
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The song is by Demi Lovato 'Catch me' a very good song and this chapter was inspired by 'Tangled'
Hope you guys enjoyed.