The next week, to sum it all in one word, sucked. Even though the prosthetic wasn't there yet, the doctor's insisted on physical therapy. I had to get from the bed to the wheel chair and after we got to the assigned room I had to get back up and they would give me the hospital's copy of the prosthetic I chose and I would hobble on that. It hurt like hell! By the time physical therapy was over, I was glad to sit down. I made a mental note to take a inch of the prosthetic I ordered and place a pillow between the prosthetic and my leg.
Astrid usually didn't show up till four on most week days. Except on Mondays. She had lab and visiting hours were over before she could get out. So Tuesdays Astrid was really affectionate. Weekends though, Astrid was there when visiting hours started and left when the hours ended. It was good because that helped me keep up in school.
One day, After I got my prosthetic, Astrid helped me get dressed and hobble outside. She told me she had a surprise. When we got outside, she blindfolded me which, to tell you the truth, scared me. I hobbled over to where she wanted me to be and she took off the blindfold. I blinked a couple times to adjust my eyes to the light then grew excited.
"TOOTHLESS!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. I gave my best friend a huge hug. Toothless also roared and purred in excitement. "I've missed you so much bud!" I about cried. Toothless rubbed against me as if to tell me that he felt the same. "How have you been doing bud?" I asked. Toothless purred and cooed. "Has Astrid been taking good care of you?" I asked. Toothless nodded in approval.
"He gets two baskets of fish, and two flights a day. One in the morning and one in the evening." Astrid said. My eyes widened.
"Sounds like she is spoiling you." I said. Toothless once again nodded in approval. Toothless then gave me his gummy grin and licked my face.
"Ak... Ah... Yuck!" I said backing away. "You know that doesn't wash out." I chided. Toothless was excited though. "I guess it's okay this one time." I smiled as my best friend rubbed up against me.
"You want to go for a ride?" Astrid asked me.
"Is that okay?" I asked. "The doctors don't mind?" Astrid shook her head.
"Nope, not at all. They said it would do you some good to get some fresh air." Astrid smiled. "Come on." She said jumping on the saddle and putting her feet in the stirrups. I was envious. I wanted to do the shifting, but I also knew I couldn't yet so I hopped on the back. "Okay Toothless we need an easy flight. Hiccup's still a little weak." Astrid said. Toothless gently took off and we were off into the sky.
It felt like it had been forever since I had been flying. I took in deep breaths of cool air and let out screams of joy. Yeah my ribs hurt, but I didn't care. I felt free! I had been what seemed like trapped in my hospital room. I was glad to see endless sky in front and behind me. I felt as if the flight ended to soon as we landed back at the hospital.
"I overheard that you will be released in a couple days." Astrid said. "Toothless and I can pick you up and bring you back to the school."
"Sorry." I said with guilt on my shoulders. "The doctors, Gobber, and my dad want me to rest because of my concussion." I heaved a heavy sigh as we got back to my room. "I am going home as soon as I am released." Astrid had the look of disbelief on her face.
"But we were suppose to end together." Astrid started. I was more upset about this than she was.
"I know. I want to stay too, but I don't have a choice in this." I said.
"But it's only two more weeks till finals." Astrid pointed out. "And we were planning on going... ahem... camping."
"I know. I am upset about this too." I said. "I am in your presence and I am already missing you." Astrid sat down.
"When are you being released?" she asked.
"Doctor just told me today that I am to be released on Monday." I said.
"That's tomorrow!" Astrid cried out. I nodded. "I won't be able to say good bye!" She said.
"You can today." I said. Astrid stood up and went to the door. "You're leaving already?!"
"No." she said her hand on the door. "When will the nurse be in?"
"Not for another three hours. Why?" I asked. Astrid closed the door, came back to the bed and pinned me down to it. "Astrid?"
"If you say another word before I tell you to, you will regret it." She said. Astrid then pressed her soft lips against mine. We started with sweet simple kisses, then I started to heat things up. I licked her lower lip to give me entrance to her mouth. She seemed more than willing to let my tongue battle with her's. The kisses became more hungry and desperate as time continued. Soon our hands started to wander around the other one's body. Since we have had sex, we didn't worry about boundaries. They were thrown out the windows. By the time Astrid's alarm went off, We were about to tear the other one's clothes off. Astrid got off of me and I was catching my breath.
"Astrid... you... this isn't fair!" I gasped. "I want... more!"
"I do too." Astrid whined. "But not here. It's too public." She then caressed my face and gave me one more passionate kiss. "I'll see you later. I love you."
"I love you too." I said. My face followed her face till it couldn't stretch any further.
"Bye." She said sadly.
"Bye." I sighed.
The next day dad picked me up and we flew home on Thornado. My wound was now just a pink scar, and my prosthetic didn't hurt so bad. Once we landed, Gobber came out with open arms. I gladly accepted my godfather's hug, even though it was still a bit too tight for my healing ribs. We went inside and I started my therapy for the day. Climbing the stairs. It was hard. It hurt too. By the time I got to my room, I was happy to sit on my bed.
As soon as removed my prosthetic and took my graphing paper sketchbook out of my bag, I started on a new design for Toothless's saddle and my leg. I first did all the math for it so I knew what design would be appropriate for my weight and height. I was so glad I had stopped growing. I didn't finish it that day. I didn't finish it till several days later, but we won't talk about that right now.
I made sure to call Astrid at 9:00 pm every night. We would talk about our days, how bored we were, and how much we missed each other. I emailed her my English assignments and she would send them back with corrections. I finished all my remaining schoolwork and just had to wait for the finals to be online to take. I was really lonely. I had Gobber, but only in the evenings. During the day I was by myself. I wished that at least Toothless was there, but I understood that wouldn't be fair to him. He wouldn't be able to fly till I made a new saddle and leg.
It was late Friday night when I finished the design. I had a double ended foot that was controlled by a gear. One end would attach to Toothless's new saddle design where the other end I could walk on. I also designed the prosthetic to have a cushion so it didn't hurt so much. When I got the supplies I started to pound metal. It about three days to complete it.
Next was to test it. I put it on and it felt so much better than my first one. Walking was easier too. I definitely liked my new leg. I ran on it. It was great, except on tile. It slipped, so I got some rubber grips for the bottom and that problem was solved... for the most part. It slipped now and then, but nothing big. I then tested the stairs it worked like a dream. I am glad that I made my own. I felt more free now.
The day after finals were over I was walking around the house keeping up with my therapy, when I heard a knock on the door. I was surprised. I wasn't expecting anybody. I was cautious. What if it was another attack, or a kidnapping?! I pressed the speaker.
"Who's there?" I asked. Then I heard a familiar roar. "TOOTHLESS!" I opened the door and my Dragon jumped me. He was careful though. He wrapped himself around me and shielded my head from hitting anything. "I've missed you too bud! And guess what?! I designed us a new saddle." I stood up and started to go outside. "I'll get you a fresh basket of fish." Then I realized. "Toothless, how did you get here?"