So last one before I leave. Sort of filler-y

Jamie threw his gym bag over his shoulder, Jack trailing behind with another coffee in hand. "Are you going to make this a habit every Monday? If you are, remind me to drive myself from now on." He whined as they entered the fitness center. They were both thankful for the warm air blowing in their faces, melting the chill on their skin.

"Oh please, what am I taking away from you besides a few hours of sleep?" Jamie headed for the locker rooms but Jack lingered outside. "You coming?" He motioned to the door behind him, waiting.

"No, not after last time," Jack shuddered. "I'll catch you up stairs." I'd rather not see any more naked teachers thank you. One is enough to scar me for life.

They both nodded to each other and Jack went up the stairs, dragging his feet. He didn't mind getting up early, but he just felt like going to the gym was a waste of time. He didn't need muscles; Hiccup didn't think he needed any it seemed. For a moment his heart jolted and he smiled to himself, shaking his head slightly as he finally got to the track.

It was elevated over the basketball court below and there was a side section with all the work out machines Jack never knew existed. He sat himself down on a machine that looked like it could rip off your arms and he sipped his coffee, slipping out of his coat. A few other people were running today and he eyed them up, finding there was no one interesting.

Jamie finally came up, changed and ready. He jogged over to Jack and was getting his iPod started, ear buds hanging over his shoulder. "So you're just going to sit here?" He asked, not even looking up.

Jack leaned back, holding up his coffee. "That's the plan, besides; I don't need to work out for my girlfriend." Jamie finally glanced up and frowned. "So how did everything go Friday? You two kiss? Should I expect a wedding invitation? Children?"

Sighing, he stopped playing with his device and looked at Jack. "We went to the movies, held hands during the movie and then I took her home." He tried to keep his voice as monotone as possible, pretending to stay calm. "As simple as that."

"But did you kiss her?"

"Yes Jack, I did because that is what you do with someone you like." Jamie rolled his eyes, freckles starting to hide behind a blush. Jack could tell he really liked her; usually Jamie never seemed to date with this much of a serious perspective to it. "Speaking of which, how'd things go with trial five?" He started stretching out his arms and legs. "You pass or fail?"

He ran a hand through his white hair, grinning. "I think I should get an A plus," he said. I seriously deserve an A plus! Jamie raised an eyebrow, not sure what he was getting at. "I managed to kiss him and I've got a date with him over Thanksgiving break." Beaming he took a victory sip of his coffee and held up his hands for praise.

The brown eyed teen started laughing. "Should I start saying 'I told you so' now, or savor it when Hiccup's around?" He punched Jack in the shoulder over and over. "I so knew it, you sexual deviant! You two are practically married as is."

Jack pushed him away. "Man, you really do need to work out, you hit like a girl."

Jamie shook his head. "No, if I could hit like Astrid, you'd be on the ground by now." They both laughed and he started moving towards the track. "I'll be done in a few minutes, think you can behave until then?"

"I don't know," Jack called, smirking, "I'm a sexual deviant, can't be trusted." Jamie just waved him off and put his ear buds in, starting to run. As he ran, Jack continued to drink his coffee in a blissful peace, mind wandering to Hiccup every now and then.

But that wasn't an issue.

Hiccup sat at lunch, happily poking at whatever meat they had decided to serve. Astrid seemed just as content with her salad, smiles all around. The only thing that was different was the fact that Ruffnut wasn't there, only Tuffnut. He said she was sick and stuck at home, though he could have left out the graphic details of her vomiting episodes.

"So I'm assuming your date went well?" Fishlegs looked over to Astrid who nodded, trying not to smile. "Are you going to keep seeing him?" He asked, Sophie listening quietly. She didn't mind that her brother was crushing on Astrid, in fact, she thought it was cool.

"Yes, he's taking me on another date when he comes back from vacation." Astrid explained.

Fishlegs nodded, turning to Sophie. "That's right; you guys are going to visit a relative for break, so you're going to miss the movie night." He seemed to be saddened by this fact and she just grabbed his hand, squeezing it lightly.

"But, I'm not the only one who has good news," Astrid said. Everyone looked around, Hiccup tried to shrink in his seat, ducking his head. "Well come on Hiccup, tell everyone, you can't just leave them out." She waved her hand in a circular motion, trying to get him to speak.

He shifted and felt Tuffnut next to him, remembering what Jack had said. If he really does like me then I don't want to shove this in his face, he thought. But… eventually he's going to have to know… He sighed and looked at Fishlegs. "J-Jack is taking me on a date over break," he spoke quietly. There was a chorus of congrats and Tuffnut even nodded. "It's just a date though, it might not even work out," he laughed nervously.

"From what you've told me, I think it's going to work out perfectly fine," Astrid reassured. "Just remember, we have a movie night planned and you better not bail on us." She jabbed a finger at him threateningly.

"As if I could do that," he said. The bell rang and they were all about to go their ways, but Hiccup caught up to Tuffnut, tapping him on the shoulder. "Hey."

The older teen looked at him. "Hey." People passed by, crowding the hallway so it seemed claustrophobic all of a sudden between the two of them. Voices were ringing off the walls and it was hard to concentrate.

"Look, can I talk to you after school?" He asked, hands clenching at his side. I need to do this otherwise it's going to plague me.

Tuffnut narrowed his eyes, pursing his lips. "Yeah, alright."

Okay, good. "Where's your car parked, I'll meet you by it." It was getting close to the end of passing period.

"The student parking lot on the side of the school, you know which car is mine, right?" Tuffnut shifted his bag and moved his hair from his face as Hiccup nodded. "I was going to leave early today since I don't have to wait for my sister, but I guess I could just hang out in the library until the end of the day."

"Alright, see you then." Hiccup waved and started off to where Astrid was waiting, arms crossed.

"What was that all about?" She asked as they started walking.

Hiccup shrugged, looking straight ahead. "I just needed to make sure of something."

Hiccup leaned against Tuffnut's car, or at least, he thought it was his car. It was old and was low to the ground, but the inside seemed clean enough. He saw him pass by enough times to know what it looked like, but then again, he was never really a car person. Crossing and uncrossing his arms he waited, watching as others drove or walked past. Some of them stared back, not used to seeing him there. Usually he was already walking home with Astrid.

Tuffnut finally came through the maze of cars, pushing back his hair. He made it to Hiccup and laughed. "You're on the wrong car, mines the one next to it." Hiccup jumped off the car and made sure there wasn't any damage on it. "Just kidding Hic, that was my car."

Hiccup let out a sigh of relief as Tuffnut continued to laugh. "Thanks for the heart attack," he muttered playfully.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Tuffnut unlocked his car, throwing his bag in the back. "Do you need a ride home?" Hiccup shook his head so they stayed standing, looking at each other over the top of the car. "Alright, then shoot."

"Well," Hiccup stopped. How do I say this? Sorry that I'm not gay for you? What if he really isn't gay? "I-I was just wondering, uhm," he coughed, "well, you know I'm going on a date with Jack."

"That I do, what's this leading to?" Tuffnut seemed to frown slightly.

Now the smaller teen was panicking. "I-I well, I," he mumbled. "Look, I just wanted to know if you like me." He finally managed to get out all in one breath.

The blue eyed boy raised an eyebrow. "Sure I like you; I wouldn't be hanging out with you if I didn't."

Hiccup groaned. "No, like, do you, you know, like me." He motioned with his hands, hoping to get the point across. It seemed it did as Tuffnut's eyes glanced away, shoulders hunching forward in a defensive position. "I'm sorry that was a stupid thing to say, I'm just-"

"Yeah."

"E-Excuse me?"

"Yeah, I do like you," Tuffnut said calmly. "But I know you like Jack so I'm not going to try and pull anything Hic; I'm not like that if that's what you're worried about." Hiccup opened and closed his mouth, trying to say something. "Look, I'll stop hanging around you guys if that's what you're really scared about." Now his voice took on a guarded tone.

"No! It's not like that." Hiccup was practically about to jump over the car and shake him. "I was just worried because we talk about Jack and I never realized you liked me and I just feel horrible now that I think about it." He wiped at his nose which was starting to burn from the cold air. "I just wanted to apologize for all that and to say that… I may not like you," he paused, "in that way, but you're a great guy and being friends with you is awesome." Well now I'm rambling like an idiot. Great.

Tuffnut chuckled, looking down at the asphalt. "Hic, seriously, it's alright." He lifted his head so their eyes met and he smiled. "I understand you don't like me, and I'm okay with that. I think maybe the only reason I gravitated towards you was because you were the only other kid I knew who was like me. I just wanted to find someone who would feel what I feel."

Hiccup jumped from foot to foot. "Well, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm right here." There was a pause and he coughed. "So, I'm just going to go find Astrid." He pointed to the school and started moving away. "Sorry for everything, once again, deeply sorry. I understand if you hate me. Perfectly fine with that. Sorry."

"Hic," Tuffnut groaned, "it's alright." He opened the driver side door and stuck one leg in. "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go force feed my sister."

"Don't drown her in soup," Hiccup said, smiling.

"As long as she doesn't drown in her own vomit, I think I'll be good. See ya Hic." He got in all the way and shut the door, engine roaring to life.

Hiccup hurried out of the parking lot and found Astrid waiting by the front entrance, looking at her phone with a slight smile on her face. "Is someone texting their soon to be boyfriend?" He sang, trying to peek at her phone but she hid it away. "Aw, too sexy for me to see?"

Astrid rolled her eyes and they started for home. "Please, the texts you used to send to Jack were way worse."

"I can't help it," Hiccup scoffed, "must be my sex appeal."

"Please, what sex appeal?" Another eye roll.

He pouted teasingly. "Well aren't we a little snarky today, didn't get enough Jamie love?" Now she glared at him, but there was a smile and soon she was chasing him down the sidewalk, both of them laughing. Hiccup kept running, loving the burn of the cold air filling his lungs, it reminded him of the feeling of Jack's kiss. The way his body just set into a cold fire (it was an oxymoron, but it was the only way he could explain the sensation). So he kept running, trying to recreate the feeling.

But, of course, it could never compare to the real thing.

Now to pack and get up waay early tomorrow only to have a six hour car ride. *cries* I can try and write on my phone, I just won't be able to post. *sobs* I'm not cut out for life.

Kisses and unicorns (x2)

~Shi