Hiccup's POV
I am driving my car right now. I can't wait. Ok, this doesn't mean I want to study business... I just wanna know and see how my dad works. My dad is the CEO of The Haddock University, Burgess High, Valka arts school, and a few others. But these three are the most prestigious. They are the most well known in this world. My dad thought of naming one school "Hiccup Arts School" But until he said it only that's when he realized how hilarious it sounded. So...Ah...No
I park my car and as I get out. I am suddenly surrounded by a crowd. Some are from the office welcoming me and the rest is paparazzi. Two guards that my dad sent for me. Push everyone out of the way and safely take me to the office. Now that I am in. Phew! I thank the guards.
I am dumbfounded. I am here at The Haddock University which I will be attending in a week. I knew it was big but from the inside it's humongous. How is it this big!? There's a basement? WHAT! I go to the office where my dad is. I enter and all the secretaries welcome me as if I'm a celebrity. Some interns were fawning over me. Ok, come on! I have the most beautiful and these gorgeous eyes can only be seen by her magical blue eyes that I get lost in every time I see her.
I ignore them and walk into Dean's room. Before I can even close the door my dad lifts me in a giant hug. I hug back and he drops me. Finally, I am on the ground again. I look at dad and say "Hi dad wow this place is awesome and by the way thanks for the guards you sent. If it weren't for them id be squished and become more scrawny than I am so dad show me what you do here". My dad smiles at that and I can only see the pride in his eyes.
Why do I feel guilty? Maybe Elsa is right giving up my dreams just to see that look on my dad's face, I've always wanted. But what about my dreams? I could give that up. Children do that all the time. Why don't I too? But my promise to my friends. What about that? Should I break it or keep it? Ughhh
My dad says in his thick accent "Hiccup you don't know how proud I am of you. You've finally become the son I've always wanted. I do apologize for how I've treated you but you see it was for your good. If I wouldn't have that you'll be the same hiccup! So yes I'm sorry also come sit in the dean's chair. I want you to feel how special the feeling is!"
What kinda father is this person?! One minute I'm ready to give up everything just for him and he is acting like this! I look at him expressionless now. No smile or anger. He dares to apologize in such a horrible way. After a killing 10 sec silence.
I look at him with only anger on my face and say "So you're saying you treated me like that so I can be the guy I am! In front of you!" I stop and gesture at myself from head to toe then continue "You... apologized. I was ready to accept your apology within a sec and without processing in my brain all you've done in my life. Because all I've wanted is to make you proud! I... you can't be my dad or in fact, fucking anyone's!" I'm screaming right now and I'm a billion percent sure everyone can hear me. He is looking at me with anger all over his face. his hands turned to fists. His jaw clenched. Feet digging into the ground.
He slaps me! I felt my neck broke for a second. It was so hard that the pain ran down my spine. I yell at him "I AM LEAVING! I THOUGHT THAT YOU LOVED ME FOR REAL THIS TIME!" He grabs my arm and I almost felt my bones crack. He brings me closer to his face and yells "You bastard! Do you even realize what kind of life you have?! People die to have this! It takes years! and you're getting this without any hard work! And you dare to talk to me like that! I accept that I wasn't a good father but you were a disappointment and right now you are again! You will take over and be the next CEO! That's an order! now get your shit straight and sit in that DEAN'S CHAIR! RIGHT NOW!"
I look at him with confusion and surprised all over my face. He can't be serious! No, he is joking. I knew my dad was an asshole. But this guy... Never. He can't force me. I never thought of that. I knew he'd be mad and maybe disown me but force me... No, I... Never. This is wrong.
I shake my head and say "Stoick the vast! I right now! Say that I am not your son! You are not my father! I don't want a penny from you! I am leaving with Astrid! My Astrid! The girl whom I have loved since birth! Choose another son! Adopt one. Make one! I don't care bye! You asshole!"
I turn back and walk towards the door. He says something that I could kill him for! He clears his throat and says " I always knew that Hofferson was a bad influence on you! I never liked that girl! I only valued and accepted her was because of YOU and my friend FINN! You take that girl and leave this city RIGHT NOW! ILL LET FINN KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING AND SHE WILL BE FORCED TO LEAVE THIS CITY WITHOUT A PENNY TOO! GO HAVE A LIFE WITH THAT FUCKIN WHOR..." I don't let this dick finish his sentence.
As I said my pain I don't care about, Astrid's I can't stand! The next second my hand and his jaw come in contact. I punch this bastard as hard as I could. It didn't hit him that much because he barely moved. He bursts with anger yells in agony and punches my face. Holds me up and forcefully throws me to the ground. I am in so much pain but I look at him and see anything but regret.
I stand up and walk limping. Get in the car and go to the hospital to get my lip stitched. I drive to my dad's... mansion. Put everything in my bag that I came home with. All the necessaries, the pictures of Astrid and I. Elsa and Jack. My parents... I leave my mom a goodbye message on the fridge. I don't look back and walk out of the mansion. I get in my car and check that I have a voicemail. I put it on the car's Bluetooth. It's from Uncle Finn. I panic! Is Astrid ok?!
He left me a "Take care of my Astrid son! Treat her like a queen she is. Remember what I said- hurt her and I swear on Thor Agnarr and I'll kill you!" I promise to myself.
I book 4 tickets online for Jack, our girlfriends and I. We'll leave in 7 hours.
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Astrid's POV
I get dressed. Walk to my car and get in. Right now I'm driving. I turn on the radio and the song "let it go" is playing. I sing along. There's something about this song that reminds me of Elsa. I just can't seem to explain it well.
I call Elsa and she isn't picking up. It went straight to the voicemail. I pull over and try again. She always picks up on the first call or maybe second. I keep trying but she isn't picking up. Before I could take a U-turn and ride to her mansion but I suddenly remember that I have to meet with uncle Finn today. I groan and keep driving to his Office. I am still worried about Elsa. I keep trying to call her on my way there.
I park near my uncle's BMW and get out. Why are there so many people here? As soon as I step out. I'm surrounded by the paparazzi. Why are they here! They are never here. What is happening? I'm saved by four guards that my uncle sent. They push everyone off me and safely take me to the building. I step in and thank the guards.
All the employees and staff greet me. And walk by me maintaining a distance as if I'm fragile. What the fuck. This is what I hate. Why can't I be treated like a normal person?! Ughhh I step into the office hoping my uncle to greet me or pull me in a hug. He's sitting in his chair with his face in his hands. Ok, what is going on?
I knock at the door and say "Hi Uncle Finn! I am here. Thanks for sending the guards. Why is the paparazzi here?"
H doesn't look up. I clear my throat and knock again. He looks up and there are tears in his eyes. I go ahead to hug him but he raises his hand to stop me. I'm surprised. I love my uncle and I know he does too. He just wasn't good at showing his emotions. But I understand and did forgive him.
He looks at me in the eye and says "Hey daughter, I just got a call from Stoick. Hiccup is leaving the city tomorrow so you can't date him anymore." I look at him with my jaw dropped. I am so mad at him but he's still crying... is that regret? Love, pity? I'm confused. I reply calmly "Uncle Finn you know I love hiccup. We've been together for almost 3 years now. How can you say that?! Why is he leaving? He never told me and Stoick told you this? Please answer me" he is still crying.
He looks up and says "You are my daughter! I can't see you cry. I know I've been a terrible uncle your whole life but I love you! I've always called you my daughter. Never married anyone or had kids! Because I wanted you to be the only one in my life who I could love to death!" I run up to him and hug him. He hugs me back and kisses my forehead.
We both are crying I say "Dad... I love you too with all my heart. You are my mom, my dad, my uncle, my brother, my sister, my friend. My Everything! But please tell me why Hiccup is leaving". He has stopped crying now but still is hugging me. He says "From what Stoick told me. Hiccup told him that he won't take over the company. Hiccup also punched Stoick. He said for your good you shouldn't date Hiccup anymore. That's all"
I move away from him and yell "you know I can't live without Hiccup! I love him. Also, I don't believe a word Stoick said! Hiccup would never raise his hand on him! Never! And you know that!" My uncle nods at that and replies "I know Astrid. That's what I'm confused about! I know that kiddo since he was a kid! That's why I'm meeting Stoick today. Don't worry I'll see what I can do!" I kiss him on his cheek and say "Thanks, dad! Do you...do you mind if I call you dad?"
He laughs while crying and pulls me in a bone-crushing hug and yells "Are you kidding me! I've waited for you to call me that for years! Thor's yes!" I smile at that. He takes a deep breath and continues "But if I can't...and he goes what will you do?" I look down now staring at the ground and reply "then I will leave with him. I always wanted to tell you that...I don't want to take over the business. I want to study acting. I really do dad, but I didn't want to hurt you. I was ready to study business but... now I can't. It was only because Elsa and Hiccup were also going to university with me. But now if he isn't I will have to leave. I'll miss you so much!" Now my tears are rushing down my face and I don't care if anyone hears or sees me.
My dad holds my face in his hands and gives me a tiny slap while laughing. He says "Are you kidding me! Of course! Do what you want to do! You should've told me sooner! I'm still alive to take care of these companies! You still have the bank cards right? Make sure to take them. I'll add 8 million every month! Let me know if you ever need more. I know you like to spend a lot" he laughs at that. I look down sheepishly.
He continues "I'll choose someone else! If you EVER want to takeover you're always welcome! Also, companies will always be yours! Even if I choose someone else. They'll work for YOU...! Now go and get your guy!"
I cut him off and say "I love you. I love you, dad! I love you so much! I will always visit you. Always! Because I love you... you are all I've left of my family. And yes if I ever want to take over... I will. I'll miss you so much. I know Stoick won't let hiccup stay. So that's clear that I'll be leaving". He pulls me another hug and says "I love you kiddo! Never ever forget me..." we stay in the hug for minutes and then we hear a knock. It's the secretary. I give him a final kiss on the cheek and say "I love you and I always will. Bye" with that I leave. I can hear him cry. Why is life so hard!?
I get in my car and call Hiccup. He picks up my call and says "meet me at the park with all your stuff. We are leaving in 7 hours" I go home and pack everything I need. Just the necessaries. I'll buy everything again. I look around the room and see pictures of my parents, Uncle Finn, Hiccup and Jack hanging on the wall. Above my bed, there are pictures of Elsa and I goofing around. I laugh at that. I'm leaving today. I will miss everything so much. So many beautiful memories were made here. I put all the pictures in my bag and look around the mansion one last time. I'm in tears now. Again.
I get in the car and drive to the park. I can see the mansion getting smaller as I keep driving. I hope I don't regret this...
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Jack and Elsa will be next! Ok, I'm in tears right now. Astrid and her uncle. That was too emotional :(
I LOVE FINN! HE'S A GREAT PARENT/UNCLE!
