The Journey Into Us
Pairing: Hiccup X Toothless
Rating: M for Mature
Disclaimer:I do not own anything HTTYD-related.
Chapter 53
=Trayden's POV=
(Sunday, 3/15/2020; 6:30)
(Barbarchi City, Archipelago)
(Hunter's House)
It had been two days since Hunter learned I have random, but rare asthma attacks and only if triggered by extreme measures where I was unable to catch my breath. Hunter and I spent the rest of that night watching TV until we began falling asleep, at which point, we shut everything down, and finally called it a night to rest. Saturday morning was used for Hunter and I to set a lockdown plan at his house based on the information we had from my dad. Hunter and I worked an idea for if our job had to close for a bit, and also sleeping arrangements. I knew I could sleep with Hunter in his room and it was offered to me, but we decided that I'd use one of his spare rooms for the sake of keeping to moving slow in our relationship. We'll have been dating for two months come March 28th and there will probably be some nights we have sex and I sleep in his room with him, but if it's not one of those times, I'll be in the spare room to the left of the bathroom.
When things were decided on, we used the rest of the day to pack things I wouldn't want to forget and roughly three weeks' worth of clothes. I'd do laundry once a week, and that should be fine. I took my bed sheets, laptop, chargers, and bathroom items. We weren't telling our friends that I was temporarily moving in for the sake of the lockdown because no one knew about that yet. Dad said he would make his final decision after a meeting tomorrow morning. Hunter and I moved my things to his house and got the room set up first, then we had lunch and went out to go shopping and get the place stocked with what it needed, and some things to store for emergency. When everything was taken care of, we went to work from 4 pm to 9 pm, then Hunter and I relaxed on the couch for Netflix until dinner.
We did something simple, then ate and cleaned up before finding a movie to watch for the night. We made out, gave each other a blow job, then around 11 pm, called it a night. Now, here we are on Sunday as I've reported to my apartment complex office that I wasn't going to be at the apartment for a bit due to family things and then staying at my boyfriend's place to help him out with some things and it would be a few weeks to possibly longer. I was told not to worry about a thing, and they were even going to hold my rent until I got back. I wasn't so much worried about the other bills because there wouldn't be much use at the apartment to be charged. Dad had told me that all bills would be paused, with no blowback, during the lockdown. This meant companies couldn't seek to turn off or send late payments to collections.
Today, we're just relaxing as it's been a busy two days. Hunter and I were on the couch, cuddling and dinner was cooking in the oven. We were having meatloaf with two sides. "Our friends want to see us," Hunter stated after glancing at messages coming up on his phone screen.
"They're probably wondering why neither of us really talked to them over the weekend," I replied. "Should we see them for a bit?"
"Might not get many chances when the lockdown starts," Hunter shrugged.
"That's true," I agreed. I just wasn't in the mood for a party, though. Friendly get together, sure, but nothing crazy. "I don't mind as long as it doesn't get like it normally does. Of course, it's your house, so doesn't matter what I say," I laughed a little, closing my eyes.
"Normally, I would agreed with you, but right now, handsome…We're sharing this house. So what happens within it's walls is up to both of us," Hunter reminded. "You seem not into hanging out with everyone," He mentioned.
"Just a little tired," I admitted.
"I can tell everyone not tonight," Hunter offered.
"They'll wonder why we keep passing on invitations to hang out, and haven't spoken much," I enlightened. "It's fine, babe,"
"Alright, but I'm telling them it's just to hang out. No partying and no overnight, so they need to leave at a reasonable hour," Hunter nodded. I smiled and relaxed against him while he messaged the others on the group chat we had. It was only used to communicate with everyone for parties and hangouts. It allowed messages to reach our friends at the same time and easy communication for who brings what and if someone was running behind. I started dozing off when Hunter shifted slightly. "They should all be here by 7 pm and I told them no later than midnight, and not to get wasted because no one was staying over." He informed.
"Sounds good," I yawned.
"You sound more than a little tired," Hunter chuckled.
"I'm okay. It's easy to relax on the couch like this," I responded lightly.
"Yeah, you ain't kidding," Hunter laughed a bit. "Can't tell you how many times I've crashed out here watching TV after work," He added. "Much easier cuddling with someone," Hunter looked down at me. He moved a few strands of my hair out of my eyes and caressed my cheek gently. My feelings for this man were only growing, but I didn't know if it was enough to say love. Hunter had told me once that he's never felt anything more than like for past boyfriends, but he's also mentioned that I'm not like the other guys he's been with before. That I'm different. I wondered if that meant he might already like me more than other guys he's dated. I'm the only one who keeps him interested, and doesn't care about exes or that he's had sex with friends while single.
I wondered where things would go while we were locked down together, I suppose that would be answered soon. Dad made his announcement tomorrow on his approach to keeping the residents of the city safe. Dad was more like a governor because he could make the call for all of the Archipelago, but it was easier to say mayor with governor power. "Have to agree with that," I finally replied to him, relaxing. Our friends would be coming in the next half hour, so it only left Hunter and I little time to enjoy our calm period. In a way, I was looking forward to the lockdown with Hunter. Some time just for us because lately, it seemed like our friends always wanted to get together when we were trying to spend time together.
"You sure you're okay?" Hunter asked lightly.
"I'm perfectly fine, baby. Just happy," I told him, eyes closing. "I felt like my life was such a mess before I met you, nothing made sense. Then our paths crossed and everything changed, for the better." I admitted. "I know how it sounds, but-,"
"You don't have to explain it to me, Tray," Hunter smiled as I looked up at him. "I feel the same way. Not in the my life being a mess before you way, but that when we met, a few things changed that made it better than it was," He informed. "Meeting you allowed me to reconnect with my old friends and in that, everything else. Hell, I'm reconnecting with my parents, which I assumed would never happen, and getting to know my younger siblings…Wild Fantasies is running greater than before with you aboard the team. More than all that, it's shown me that there is someone who sees me as myself. And that someone is you." Hunter stated. "You don't see me as a stripper. You don't see me as a guy who just sleeps around with his friends. You don't judge anything about my life before you came into it. You've always just seen me as myself. So I do understand where you're coming from that us meeting changed our lives for the better," He chuckled. "I stand by what I've said many times. You bring a difference to my life that I greatly enjoy and don't want lose,"
"I feel the same way," I replied.
"Guess we're stuck together then," Hunter chuckled. "We believe in the same things regarding relationships, so I doubt we'll ever do something to the other in the categories of cheating or lying," He reminded. I nodded in agreement before Hunter leaned down to kiss me, and I shifted a bit to meet him halfway. The kiss was sweet, and gentle, but slowly turned into longer, and passionate as we started making out. I eventually moved so that my front was against his, holding his shoulders and he had his arms wrapped around me. This was nice, I didn't want the moment to end.
. . .
=Normal POV=
(7:15 pm)
The making out got heated quickly, so while waiting for their friends to show up, Hunter and Trayden went off to Hunter's room for a quickie. Hunter and Trayden didn't waste time on foreplay, just the little prepping that Hunter did for Trayden, and they got right into it. The two were snuggling up together naked in Hunter's bed, enjoying the post orgasmic feeling and sharing little kisses.
"Guess our friends are running behind," Trayden giggled some.
"They're probably carpooling to not overtake the driveway," Hunter said lightly, running his fingers up and down Trayden's arm.
"Have they messaged at all to say on my way or be there soon?" Trayden wondered.
"Not sure. We left our phones in the living room," Hunter replied.
"Should we get dressed and go check to make sure they're not already at the front door and we just can't hear them because we're in your sound proof room without our phones?" Trayden chuckled.
"But that involves moving and I'm quite comfortable," Hunter stated.
"Well, so am I and it's too late to tell them sorry, gonna have to cancel because we decided to have sex while waiting and now too comfortable to get out of bed." Trayden stated.
"I could absolutely go message them all that," Hunter laughed.
"Never you mind. You're so bad sometimes," Trayden laughed a bit. "It's only a few hours, then we can come back in here and cuddle up naked again,"
"Can we have sex again too?" Hunter grinned.
"Sure," Trayden smiled.
"Okay, fine. You've motivated me to move," Hunter smiled, leaning in to capture Trayden's lips again. It only took a few moments for them to go back into making out. The two of them knew they could get lost to passion again, but didn't really care. When Hunter rolled to be on top of Trayden again, the heat rising between them to cause another arousal.
"We don't…Have time to go again," Trayden mumbled against Hunter's lips, a moan escaping.
"Plenty of time. I go out and get my phone, tell everyone that it's late," Hunter thrust his hips forward, their lengths rubbing against one another. Trayden moaned again, ready to give in, when he heard voices in the midst of Hunter kissing him. However, he felt that Trayden stopped kissing back, and murmured against his lips, "What's wrong?"
Trayden broke the action and looked towards the door. "Do you hear that?"
"What?" Hunter asked.
"I heard voices," Trayden told him. The room was silent now as they were listening close.
"Hunter? We're here!" Thaxter called.
"Maybe he's taking a shower?" Rylee offered.
Hunter and Trayden looked at one another quickly. "Did they just waltz in?" Trayden asked.
"Yep, and I'm gonna scold them for it too. They friggin know better," Hunter gave Trayden another kiss, then climbed off his boyfriend to locate his clothes and redress himself. "You coming?"
"I'm just going to use the bathroom first, then I'll join you," Trayden smiled as Hunter nodded and moved to exit the room, not closing the door fully. Trayden located his clothes and started getting them on while listening to Hunter give their friends a reminder not to just come in unless they had prior permission first. Trayden couldn't blame Hunter for being firm with them, despite the invitation over, they shouldn't have just let themselves into the house. Trayden finished getting dressed and went off to the bathroom in Hunter's room. Trayden was a bit tired, and had a bit of a headache so before leaving the room, he located some aspirin in the medicine cabinet over the sink and took them with a little water. Trayden gave himself a few moments of sitting on the edge of the bed, hoping the meds would kick in as he rubbed his temples.
About ten minutes went by when Trayden looked up at the sound of the bedroom door opening and saw Hunter walk in. "Hey," He greeted. "Are you okay, babe? It's been about fifteen minutes and you haven't come out."
"I'm sorry. Random headache," Trayden smiled a little.
"Would you like some aspirin?" Hunter asked.
"I already took some, baby, was waiting for it to kick in," Trayden replied.
"How is it now?" Hunter sat down beside him.
"Think I'm good," Trayden informed. "Still there, but not as bad,"
"Do you want to stay in here to rest? I can tell the others you aren't feeling well?" Hunter offered.
"I'm alright, babe. I promise. Come on, let's go hang with everyone for a bit," Trayden stated gently as Hunter nodded, getting up and helping Trayden next. The two held hands and exited the bedroom, then walked forward past the kitchen and into the living room where everyone was.
"There he is," Blake chuckled. "Hey, little bro,"
"Hi, big brother," Trayden hugged him. After that, there was more greetings with everyone else and then everyone had grabbed a soda or water while Hunter laid out some chips on the center table. People were either standing or sitting on the couches. Some were on chairs from the dining room table. There was music playing for ambience, but that was it. For once, it was a normal hanging out which Trayden was thankful for because he did still have that headache. Trayden was glad it wasn't too loud. Right now, it was probably 7:45 pm and everyone was just relaxing.
"This is nice," Addilyn beamed. "Feels like forever since we all got to hang,"
"The joys of being an adult," Shane laughed a bit.
It's more of finding time in our schedules," Fisher stated. "We all have time as adults, we just don't always have the same time,"
"I agree," Hailey leaned against Fisher.
"So how have you two been?" Alyssa inquired, motioning to Trayden and Hunter.
"Been fine," Hunter replied.
"Just work and life," Trayden added.
"Have you been here all day, little brother? I dropped by your apartment earlier and you weren't there," Blake wondered.
"I've been with Hunter since Friday," Trayden said. "Why were you looking for me?"
"Do I need a reason to come see my brother?" Blake chuckled, checking his phone.
"I suppose not. Sorry I wasn't there," Trayden smiled.
"Hey, as long as you're good, I'm good," Blake reminded. "You going home tonight?"
"I'm staying here," Trayden informed. "It'll be late by the time this hangout is over and I won't want to drive. Hunter and I discussed that earlier."
"Thought you said no party or sleeping over tonight, Hunt?" Jason chuckled.
"I said no parties where everyone gets drunk and stays over. Secondly, Tray is my boyfriend and can stay over whenever he wants. We spend the night at each other's places throughout the week, usually because it's easier after getting out of work," Hunter remarked calmly.
"You're usually all for partying on a Sunday," Devon mentioned.
"Usually doesn't not mean always. Sometimes, I just want to chill. I still have everyone over, it's just not going to get crazy," Hunter reminded. "Can still have a good time without having to party,"
"Well yeah, but it's still weird that this chilling thing only started after got with Trayden," Eli stated as Hunter's eyes flicked over to him. "I'm just saying that you're a lot more…Mellow now,"
"That can happen to anyone when they find the person who balances them out," Hunter said, closing his eyes. "Some might call it finding your other half," He added as Trayden blushed a bit. "Tray and I just had this conversation before you all arrived that we agree our lives changed for the better after we met," Hunter looked at the others now.
"So you're saying that you and Trayden are meant for each other?" Hailey blinked.
"Haven't you two only been together for almost two months?" Tyler asked.
"That is not-," Hunter started.
"Those were not the words used," Trayden stated. "What was said is that anyone can mellow out when you find the person who balances you out. That doesn't mean we're meant for one another, only that we're obviously supposed to be in each other's lives," He explained.
"But you're not denying that it could mean that," Addilyn pointed out.
"Of course not," Hunter interjected now. "But Tray and I are both guys who understand everything that happens is for a reason, but until that is known, we just go with the flow. Our paths crossed because he returned my wallet to me, and then me taking him on a thank you dinner brought me to running into all of you again. And here we are now all together as friends. By some grace of whatever, after ten years, my parents reached out to me and that's…" He paused to find the word. "Going interestingly, but I also learned I have twin siblings. So I'd like to think that meeting Trayden has brought quite a bit into my life, including him as a new friend to me and now, my boyfriend," He stated.
"And what did meeting Hunter do for you, Tray?" Thaxter asked.
Trayden had many things he could say, but wasn't sure how much of it he should say. Glancing to Hunter, the man just gave a slight nod for Trayden to go ahead and say anything he wanted. Trayden leaned back to lay against Hunter on the couch when the man moved his arm to let Trayden in. Trayden gave a little laugh as he relaxed. "There's just too much to list," Trayden snuggled up with Hunter and closed his eyes. "But he made a difference and helped me make sense of things," He added with a yawn. Hunter gave him a squeeze and kissed his forehead.
"I feel the same way," Hunter said softly, laying his head against Trayden's. It was pretty obvious to everyone that Hunter and Trayden were only getting closer and it was a matter of time before things became more serious. Everyone left the subject alone and just got on something else. Around 8:15 pm, Trayden's phone vibrated next to Hunter's on the couch end table. "Babe, you got a message," Trayden didn't budge when Hunter spoke to him. Hunter looked down some and saw Trayden fast asleep against him. "Babe?" Hunter tried again. "Tray," Hunter gave him a shove.
"Wh-What?" Trayden slowly woke up.
"I think your mom texted you, babe," Hunter said, bringing the phone over to him from the table. Trayden sat up and looked at the message.
Mom's Cell, 8:15 pm
Turn on Archi News. Your father is going to be making an announcement.
Trayden was suddenly more awake as his face turned to worry and looked at Hunter, showing him the message. Hunter grabbed the remote off the center table to turn off the music and turn up the TV after changing it to the news station. Trayden watched as the emergency broadcast started with the anchor woman stating that the mayor was making an announcement regarding the virus that was sweeping the globe. Trayden soon saw his father began calmly. After five minutes, Mayor Raseri took a breath.
"And so, it is has come to this decision to benefit and protect every resident to the Archipelago Islands that effective immediately, we are on lockdown." Dustin announced.
