It was a beautiful spring day and today was Hiccup and Astrid's graduation from Defender City University. It was also the day where Hiccup would be fulfilling his wish to propose to Astrid in front of their graduation class and all of their friends and family.
Hiccup was in his and Astrid's room getting into his cap and gown when his girlfriend walked in. She had already gotten changed and had a beautifully happy expression on her face. Hiccup knew that if it were possible he would be completely fine just looking at that smile all day long.
As Hiccup and Astrid got ready in their apartment for graduation Hiccup was nervous, but for an entire different reason than his girlfriend. Hiccup was excited for graduation but was was worried that Astrid might say no to his proposal. As he was looking at himself in the mirror Astrid came in behind him in her cap and gown and asked him if he was okay. Hiccup simply told her that he was fine and just a little nervous for their graduation ceremony.
As they got to the school both in their cap and gown (even Toothless had his own cap in the school colors) Hiccup and Astrid walked to join the other students in the main hall, all who had nervous expressions.
What am I going to do if she says no? Hiccup began wondering as he and Astrid began walking to the stage. They were both side by side, their names being so close alphabetically that Astrid would be getting her diploma right after him.
Calm down Hiccup. I mean, I don't even care if I get humiliated if she says no. That's not even close to my biggest worry. If she sees this as being to soon, will this affect our relationship? Will she want to move out or not stay with me?
Hiccup's hands were now sweaty. He took a deep breath in a-less than successful-attempt to calm himself before he went on stage.
This is Astrid we are talking about. Why did I just refer to my brain as a second person? Aug, now I'm going crazy! Why would Astrid, a beautiful, kind, heroic fearless Hofferson want to be with such a lunatic?
They got closer to the stairs.
Now now Hiccup. Astrid has said it time and time again that she wants to with me for me. I love her, and it's like mom once said. If I can show my love to her, Astrid will love me the same. She's told me this many times. I can do this...I can do this...Oh for the love of Thor I Can't do this!
As the ceremony went on and it was time to hand out the diplomas, Hiccup walked across the stage with Astrid not far behind him. When he stopped at the end of the stage with the ring box in his pants pocket, he got down on one knee as being too speak, Alright, here goes nothing. Don't screw this up dork.
"A-Astrid..." Of course I have to stutter.
"..I uh...Okay you know what, I'm just going to come out with it...there was never a moment in my life that you haven't been by my side and I couldn't be happier. We have been through hell and back. We have overcome so many obstacles and we may have not come out totally unscathed, but we have always stood by each other. Would you now want to take the greatest journey with me and become my lifelong partner? Will you, Astrid Hofferson, marry me?"
He took the ring from his pants and opened the box to revealed the ring he painstaking made for her.
Astrid cupped her hand over her mouth, her free hand holding her diploma. Without a word she held out her hand and nodded, not daring to let her tears flow in font of everyone in the audience. Hiccup didn't mind, and his face was bright as he slid the ring onto his now fiance's finger.
Everyone in the audience clapped. Dagur wolf-whistled, Fishlegs smiled brightly when he was told what was going on. Heather nodded with a small smile, the expression on her face showing how proud she was. Valka was crying and Gobber was taking pictures. All of the students in the crowd were either clapping or whistling in joy. Some girls were fangirling, and the teachers all had crossed arms and warm expressions on their faces. Hiccup's wielding teacher nodded in approval when his best student looked his way with a smile.
After the ceremony and hugs from all of their loved ones, Hiccup and Astrid took off and ran to the park with smiles (though they stopped at their apartment on the way there to get changed). Toothless played fetch with his owner, and Hiccup had one arm wrapped around his fiance.
"I'm going to admit it babe, I did not see that coming. With that said..." Hiccup had a worried look in his eyes when Astrid trailed off mid sentence. That was until she kissed him deeply, taking his hands in hers. When she pulled away, she spoke in a stern, almost playful voice.
"I can't believe that took you so long to do." Hiccup couldn't help but laugh at that one, and pulled Astrid into a tight hug. They stayed like that, watching Toothless play as if he was a puppy again, though Stormfly was at home.
Despite their surprise and dazed states, Hiccup and Astrid both knew one thing for sure above all else.
The world just got a whole lot bigger.
