AN: And now, a chapter many fans of the pairing have been waiting for, and some who seem to have more of a problem with.. Complaints purely about HeatherCup pairings and nothing else are not wanted and will most certainly be deleted. If you don't like HiccupXHeather, I don't care, this fanfic is HiccupXHeather, NOT Astrid, but theres plenty of Hiccstrid Runaway stories for you. This chapter takes place a little bit later on during the week after the previous, and follows our two humans for a bit as they FINALLY decide to share their feelings for each other. The next few chapters will be following Hiccup and Heather, giving them the spotlight they deserve. Their relationship has been long overdue, but right now we have more than enough of an understanding around Toothless, so why not give Heather her time in the spotlight. Also, sorry to say but Windshear (Heather's Razorwhip) is going to be replaced with Mystery as Heather's Dragon, but that doesn't mean I can't bring her in the story. Anyway. Relationship time! Hehe... *Mumbles*
Days had passed quickly since Toothless was found, and the group instantly welcomed both him and the Twin dragons into their group with open arms, and wings. In these recent days, Heather had began forming a bond with Mystery, even taking to creating a saddle to make riding her more comfortable, but getting the materials did involve sneaking around where she didn't belong, and a fight or two, and stealing an axe.. and blowing up five buildings (thanks to the BOOM twins) - not that the female NightHowler minded, in fact, it was almost funny to know that they basically went into a mini war with the 'Outcasts' for a saddle. She was much like Toothless' human, considerate and caring for the dragon's needs. She was also quick to learn Dragontounge, able to form coherent, short, simple sentences and understand them just as well. As of right now the group were seeking shelter in two separate neighboring caves, as one would not accomdate all dragons and both vikings. The night was approaching, the dragons already settled down to sleep, unlike the viking duo who both silently mulled over their thoughts and feelings of the other. Neither could deny they had feelings, neither could deny they trusted each other, nor could they deny how close they had both grown together.
~Heather's POV~
The cave was quiet, the relaxed breathing of our sleeping draconic friends the only sound, as well as soothing crackle of the fire pit in the centre of the cave, created to keep our shelter warm in the cold weather. Hiccup stood in the opening of the cave, looking out at the horizon. This island was small, but we could make something here, a new home. I looked out beyond the cave, feeling conflicted about whether to tell him or not. I turned my gaze to Mystery as she shifted behind me. "Alright girl?"
She nodded, then gestured with her head to Hiccup, as of saying, "Go on, tell him"
"What if he doesn't feel the same? Mystery we haven't been in each others lives for that long, he might think it's weird." My tone was quiet to avoid being overheard.
"You won't know unless you try, and even if, he seems like a nice male. I doubt he'll ask you to leave, but if he does, don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine." The dragoness made the equivalent of a giggle.
"Nice to know you have faith in me" A smile played on my features, shifting to my boots, that I suddenly found very interesting. "Hey" I exclaimed as she nudged into my back.
"You can do it. I believe in you." She was kinda sweet, I mean, well... I never in my life ever thought I'd be close to a dragon without one of us TRYING to kill the other, yet here I am.. Having a dragon encourage me to talk to Hiccup.. I would love to know what the Gods think of this. I noticed a smirk before she continued speaking. "And obviously I don't know much about humans but I'd say he'd be pretty foolish to pass a beauty like you up." I felt heat rush to my face, while she laughed softly, not catching the attention of the males, then I took a glance at where she was looking, only to see Toothless. A knowing smirk passed upon my features, which was more than enough to silence Mystery when she noticed. Steeling my nerves, I decided to just do what Mystery said.
I got up, walking towards Hiccup, without saying anything, just taking in the view. It was a beautiful, early night, clear and glistening with the stars and the moon. Clouds were nowhere on the horizon, and the light in the black abyss above reflected and refracted on the surface of Midgard. It was quiet, the world beyond our little domain almost silent, even the sea was unaturally calm, as if it had fallen asleep itself. Out of the corner of my vision I could see Hiccup, leaning on the side of the cave, content with himself, the world around him and his dragon family.. I just kinda hoped I could be added to that list, as more than a simple friend.
"Beautiful, ain't it?" I jumped a little, surprised Hiccup spoke, considering I wasn't even aware he knew I was standing where I was. I nodded in response, and he seemed to have caught on, somehow. I was standing at a complete one-eighty degree to him, and I could barely see him out the corner of my eye - who was looking up a little.
"Berk was beautiful, on clear nights like this.. Which was almost never." He laughed a little, to which I joined in. "Arvandail's Fire was definitely something to witness. Have you ever seen it? I have only once.. When I was around six or seven, but I remember it." I honestly had never seen Arvandail's Fire before, no-one in my entire tribe were ever that lucky, we only knew about it from travelling trader's.
I folded my arms over my chest and leant against my side of the cave entrance; sighing I replied to Hiccup's question. "I've never seen it, only heard about it from passing traders."
"If you would like, one day soon, I can show you his Fire, on a night like this, I can take you to somewhere I know his Fire will blaze in the sky and show you it."
"I'd love to, I've always wanted to see the spectatcle. I've been jealous of the traders and the people who get to witness it since I first heard of it."
"When we have the time, I will take you to see it; now, we must focus on our lives. This island is extremely small, but it's definitely more than enough to house us both and our dragons spaciously. This might be our new home... Shame Arvandail's Fire doesn't blaze here tonight. Maybe a different night it'll burn."
"Yeah.." I sighed.
"You ok?"
"Y-yeah?" That sounded more like a question than an answer. I can't tell a convincing lie to save my life.
"No, something's wrong. You can trust me. I promise." I turned to face him, only to jump slightly startled that he had moved closer to me, his gaze worried and concerned for me. "I promise Heather, I'll do what I can to help you." To add truth to his words, I felt his hands on my shoulders, trying to comfort me. 'I'm afraid you can't with this problem'
"I don't know if you can help with this problem."
"Maybe, maybe not; but you are one of us now Heather, we look out for our own.. So please, tell me what's wrong. I promise I won't send you away, I won't hate you." His tone was honest, truth in the words he spoke, truth in his eyes, but I still wasn't sure. 'Should I tell him?.. Fuck it.. Whats the worst that could happen? Heh.. You know, I could only be rejected, hated by him, shunned from the group, forced to survive on my own and ultimately die a few days later on the ocean. You know, basically life or mother-fucking death.'
"How do I know you mean that Hiccup? How can I be sure you won't break those promise's?" I turned to face him, my expression faltering to maintain the smile I once wore upon my features as worry began to form. I had only ever opened up to one person before that - about my feelings - and they betrayed their own promisies. She betrayed me. That turned out bad... This has the chance to turn out ten times worse. I could probably lose everything.
"What reason would I have to lie to you?" I couldn't form an answer. "Exactly, I don't."
"You may hate me. You may hate me enough to send me away."
"I highly doubt that Heather.. And I couldn't send you away. We have a home here, a home far from other islands. You'd never survive alone. I couldn't have a death on my hands."
I scanned his eyes, looking for a hidden assurance to his words, which I soon found. Mustering up whatever courage I held within my body, I tried to form a sentence that would be Make Or Break, but I choked on my own words after I said his name. "Hiccup..." He didn't speak, just waited patiently. "I..I don't know how to say this.. We." The sentence I originally planned to be 'I really, really like you. Alot' turned out as a confused mess while I constantly mulled over in my head what to actually say.
"Heather?" His tone shook me from my thoughts, back to reality as I had gotten lost over thinking this. I decided to just go ahead and say something.
"Hiccup I really, really like you.. Like really like you, and well." Without thinking, I quickly leaned forwards and placed a kiss on his lips, instantly wanting to melt there and then. I knew he was going to HATE my fucking very existence for this, yet I noticed no resistance, he was just leaving me be - making me silently hope that I hadn't had my first kiss with someone who doesn't want me. I pulled away, my cheeks flush and hot, my mind in a slight daze, but the moment was over too soon. I found myself acting on instinct, awaiting the angry reaction I was expecting, I backed away, eyes downcast and my back pressed against the cave wall. Tears pricked at my eyes, but I refused to show weakness. I knew I had just fucked EVERYTHING up for me.
"Heather?" He tried, but I refused to look him in the eyes out of shame. "Heather.." He tried again, but I just shook my head slightly as a few tears began flowing down my cheeks. I shrunk under his gaze that was on me, silence broken by weak sniffles and sobs that originated from me. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared out of my fucking mind right now.
"I...I get it... I-I-I'll...pack up and go... I-I know where I'm not wanted... T-t-thank y-you anyway Hiccup.. F-for everything.. I-I won't forget you." I fell silent and stared at the ground for a few seconds, preparing to walk away, when, something unexpected happened that made my heart flutter, the sobs and sniffles stop and the tears cease to flow. I felt his hand gently work it's way to my face, and he lifted my gaze to look at his face. My breathing quickened, both excitement and anxiety coursing through my entire frame, then it was as if the Gods were smiling on me. I felt his lips brush against mine, making me completely overcome with happiness, melting against him; his hands brushed down my sides, before he intertwined his fingers with my own. My heart was racing, my eyes closed in bliss as all my previous worries and fears completely faded away at the feeling. Much to my displeasure however, Hiccup pulled from the kiss for oxygen, but our fingers remained intertwined with each other at our sides.
Neither of us said a word, we just stood there, both blushing heavily as we looked at each other. I could see everything he wanted to say in his eyes, and the smile on his face was so content. I thanked whichever Gods blessed me, not even caring if some of those God's I thanked also happened to be the Draconic Gods - I was too happy to care. The seconds went by so slowly, but we both embraced how long and slow time felt, the longer we could just, be together like this the better. He rested his forhead against mine, having to look down a little because of the height difference, and I had completely forgotten about the rough uncomfortable surface I was leaning against, but he didn't. With a smile he stepped back and pulled me with him; shortly afterwards wrapping his arms around my waist as I did the same around his neck, seeing the moonlight reflect beautifully in his emerald eyes, and in the light of the moon and stars that shone upon our cave entrance and us, we shared another passionate kiss.
