The Journey Into Us

Pairing: Hiccup X Toothless
Rating:
M for Mature

Disclaimer:I do not own anything HTTYD-related.

Chapter 74

=Trayden's POV=
(Friday, 12/02/2022; 7:00 pm)
(Barbarchi City, Archipelago)
(Wild Fantasies)

The months leading up to today hadn't made me nervous at all. I wasn't even feeling nervous as I was getting dressed in my suit and being guided by my parents to Hunter. I knew what I wanted, to marry Hunter. And it was without a doubt in my mind that I love Hunter. There was a certain surrealness to realizing that just two years ago today, Hunter and I were standing in the same spot as I was meeting him for the first time to return his wallet. Yes, we chose to get married in front of the bar, standing in the place we had when we met. It had more meaning to seal our lives together as one standing where we had when our lives first crossed one another. At least, that's what Hunter and I felt about the idea when it was asked where we'd say our vows and everyone expected we'd do it in front of or on the stage. The only part of today that had me nervous is when Devon pulled my attention off admiring Hunter in a suit to inform that the officiant wasn't here. Aside from nervousness, I think I felt fear and sadness when it started looking like Hunter and I wouldn't be able to get married because of someone else's mistake. But like always, Hunter reassured me that everything would alright and it turned out that my father, as mayor, had the ability to perform a wedding ceremony and it would be completely legal.

So by 5:45 pm, later than originally planned to start thing, Hunter and I had said our vows and exchanged rings. Now, we're officially married to one another. Things worked out and I couldn't be happier. Honestly, I wanted to skip the reception and go right into enjoying my night with Hunter; I'm sure my new husband was totally on board for that idea. The way we saw this was that we did our part, we planned all this to get married and we'd done that. The rest was just a party to celebrate the wedding, I guess we should hang around for a little. After Hunter and I had our kiss, since things were running a little behind, we decided to get pictures out of the way first. Pictures would be taken all night, but this set was just for different people with Hunter and I. Mainly my parents with us, then Hunter's parents with us. Gregory with us, etc. It was to let everyone have a chance to get photos with the newlyweds. At 6:15 pm, Hunter and I got our first dance as a married couple done. We'd sort of written a song to use, it was a duet combination of two songs that used the same tune. We recorded it ahead of tonight to make things easier.

At 6:30 pm, we all sat down to dinner. Hunter and I had our own table in front of the stage, the one where I sat with friends and saw Hunter strip for the first time. It was us facing everyone else, and everyone enjoyed the meal. I know Hunter did for sure; it was his favorite and the dish I made that we dubbed as Hunter's Special. This was a story we had to explain when everyone asked why this was chosen as supper. Finally, it was now 7:00 pm and most everyone had eaten their food, so people were sitting around enjoying the background music and talking. Hunter and I were doing the same, it was a good chance to let dinner settle before the walking around and dancing started again.

"Think anyone would notice if we snuck away?" Hunter looked at me.

"Considering we're the farthest away from the doors to the parking lot and everyone's focal point, yes, everyone would notice," I replied gently. "We wouldn't make getting out of our seats before someone asked what we were doing," I chuckled a little.

"You make a compelling argument," Hunter nodded. "Though, I'm half tempted to sneak us out the back,"

"As much as I would totally be down for that…We should stay a bit longer, baby. The reception is for us and I'm sure another hour or so won't kill us," I informed.

"I guess…" Hunter tried to act hurt that I said we shouldn't sneak off like horny teenagers, but then he smiled and leaned over to kiss me; I returned it. "Just dancing with our moms, sisters, and cake, right?"

"I think so. We chose to forego doing the garter and bouquet toss since we're not using them," I agreed with what he said was really left for us to go through at this celebration. "Wait…Did we ever agree on speeches?" I suddenly asked.

"Yeah, we decided to forego those too. I'm fairly certain your mother covered it during the ceremony when she said that she wouldn't allow anyone to hurt her kids or ruin our happiness," Hunter laughed a bit.

I still couldn't believe how that went during vows, but I guess I understood. It was clear that Hunter and I had loved one another from the start, and we just came together so naturally. Everything always worked out for us, and it probably always would. Hunter and I agreed a while back that we were the missing pieces in each other's lives. Hunter completed me, and I, him. We had belonged to one another since we met, so I can only believe what Hunter and I said, it was like at first sight and love at first kiss. Hunter and I were fated to meet on this day two years ago, just as it was worked out that today fell on a Friday, perfect for getting married. Hunter and I are meant to be together. I know Hunter feels the same, that's why he proposed. Hunter admitted that to me the next morning after our birthday and anniversary. I asked him why he proposed to me and Hunter revealed that felt with how things went for us, we are supposed to be together. We talked about it over breakfast and came to the same conclusion that this is meant to be.

Hunter was right, we had no need to hear speeches of how others viewed our relationship and love. We didn't need to hear what people thought during first impressions, or throughout leading up to getting married. Hunter and I didn't need to hear the well wishes for a long and happy marriage. My father had also covered that before announcing Hunter and me as husband and husband, he said needing nothing else but to wish us the best on our journey into life together as one. Or something along those lines, I tuned most of it out waiting for the official statement that Hunter and I were married and that we could kiss. I also loved that mine and Hunter's wedding bands were black with a rainbow-like swirl on the edges and through the middle, it went all the way around. Our mothers hoped we'd use silver or gold, but we felt it was too mainstream.

Hunter and I liked being different, that's why Hunter chose the engagement ring he did for me; it was different because I was the difference in his life and he wanted to represent that I stood out from all his past boyfriends, that I even stood out when I was only his friend. I was always the different friend and lover, in a good way, obviously. And for me, Hunter made the difference in my life. Hunter helped me so much with coming out of my shell, male intimacy, and there was just too much to name. But I am eternally grateful to my husband for all he's done for me since we met with always making me laugh, making sure I was comfortable, ready, and okay depending on the situation. He supported and defended me. Hunter was just amazing, and he had a part to play in the person I've become.

Yes, Blake helped me too, but unfortunately, Blake wasn't around for my journey to going gay and I don't think he could have helped me the way Hunter did. Well, I knew Blake was bisexual, so maybe if he'd been present more, things might have turned experimental. At the same time, Blake wasn't just my best friend, he was basically my older brother. That's how I saw him, so us doing anything back then could have potentially made things really awkward and I'd likely have been uncomfortable and never going through with it. Regardless, that's why Hunter and I went with black bands that had rainbow designs; it represented that we stood out to one another and the difference we brought to each other's lives.

"That is true," I finally said in response to what Hunter commented about not needing speeches. That's probably what the guests were doing right now in their talking among one another; stories, impressions, and whatever about Hunter and me.

"How much longer should we give them before we start other special dances?" Hunter wondered.

"Well, I think some are still picking at their food, so let's give it til 7:15 or so. Once that is done, enough time should have passed to have cake. We can probably start getting ready to head out by 8:30 pm, it won't take us more than ten minutes to get to the hotel, then check in and reach our room by 9 pm," I suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Hunter held my hand, setting a kiss on the back of it. "Most wedding receptions end between 9 and 10 pm anyway, so that works out."

I smiled. I don't think there are enough words to describe how much I love Hunter, or what he means to me. One thing is for sure is that I'm glad he's mine and I am his.

. . .

(9:00 pm)
(Archian Palace)

Just as Hunter and I planned after dinner, we did the dances with our mothers and sisters, then we made our way around the room to chat a little with everyone. It was just to keep everyone from everyone trying to come up to the head table and talk to us. We finally got to cake, Hunter and I decided to share one piece after doing the first cut together, and each feeding a small piece to the other. We ate quickly, and finished our wine, then relaxed while everyone else ate their cake and continue to talk to one another. Though, some chose not to eat cake and were enjoying the music on the dance floor. At 8:45 pm, a bit later than we'd anticipated leaving Wild Fantasies, we were finally being taken to the hotel where we'd spend our wedding night and had just arrived under the entrance covering. The driver let Hunter and I out, then a hotel worker came outside with the rolling cart for luggage as the driver helped him get things loaded onto it. Hunter tipped the driver generously, and confirmed the pick up for tomorrow morning when we'd be taken to the location to begin our two-week honeymoon on Dragon Island.

Once the drive had left, the worker led us inside to the desk where a woman stood up to greet us. "Good evening, and welcome to Archian Palace!" She smiled. "Are we checking?"

"Yes, please? Reservation under Forger," Hunter informed.

The woman clicked a few keys on the keyboard and waited a moment for the page to load. "Gregory Forger?" The woman inquired.

"He's my father," Hunter replied calmly.

"Oh, yes! I see the little note that was made regarding the reservation being for his son and son-in-law," The woman chuckled. "The honeymoon suite for one night?" She asked.

"That's correct," Hunter nodded.

The woman clicked a few more things and got a door key to the suite. "Alright, you're all set. Check out is at 11 am, and please feel free to enjoy any of our amenities here; everything is open until midnight. Room service is available twenty-four hours, and there will be a menu in your room along with a list for the TV channels and phone extensions. There will be breakfast available down here in the main area starting at 7:30 am," She explained softly, handing the keycard to Hunter. "Oh, and a second note says everything will be charged to your father's card, and we're not allowed to take payment from you or your husband," The woman giggled some. "Your father's orders, along with a Have a great first night as newlyweds, it's all on me! Love you both, Dad." She said, turning the screen a bit to show Hunter and me that it was actually written there as a note.

"Sounds like Greg," I laid my head on Hunter's shoulder.

"Always making sure I'm taken care of, and you too now apparently," Hunter smiled. "Thank you," He said to the woman.

"You're very welcome. Congratulations on your wedding, and please enjoy your stay," The woman responded.

"If you'll come with me, I'll take you both and your bags to the suite," The worker with the cart invited.

"Please, lead the way?" I said to our guide. The man nodded to us, then pushed the cart towards the elevator while Hunter and I followed him.

The ride in the elevator was brief, we were somewhere towards the top floor, but I wasn't sure which one exactly because I was just relaxing with Hunter, holding his hand and leaving my head on Hunter's shoulder, but Hunter's head was on mine. I couldn't wait for us to be alone, I didn't even care if we didn't have sex right away, I just wanted to be with him. Let us enjoy our wedding night with no interruptions from anyone or anything beyond the room they were going to be in soon. I wanted to let the world fade away tonight. Finally, we got off the elevator and the worker took us to the suite; he used his master key to get the door open and rolled the cart inside for us.

"Thank you," Hunter smiled and shook the man's hand, also handing him a tip in the process.

"Have a wonderful night!" The worker headed back down the hall to get to the elevator.

Hunter and I looked at one another. "Here we are, handsome. Married and finally alone," Hunter smiled, leaning in and capturing my lips with his. I blushed and returned the action. Hunter never broke the kiss, but he adjusted to lift me up in his arms like a new bride, I wrapped my arms around his neck tightly from the fear of us falling. Hunter had never picked me up before, it took me by surprise because I had not been expecting it. Hunter kept our kiss going and carried me into the suite, I couldn't help but giggle against his lips as Hunter closed the door with his foot, then took me to the bed and set me down as we made out a bit more. Hunter moved to start putting kisses on my neck. I panted a bit.

"I love you," Hunter stopped to stare into my eyes.

"I love you too," I replied, kissing his lips again and we kept that up. "Y-You should go make sure the door is locked and we don't get disturbed…" I suggested lightly.

Hunter gave me another kiss, fighting himself to pull away, but finally did and went to make sure the Do Not Disturb hanger up on the door, then turning the lock on the handle, and putting the door stop thing over the door. This would prevent anyone from knocking, using an actual key, and the door opening. By the time Hunter got back to the bed, I already sat up and got to my feet to look around the suite.

"Don't want to get right into consummating the marriage?" Hunter asked, jokingly, of course. I knew he'd never make me do anything I didn't want to. We'd make love before the night was through, I did want to do that.

"I got distracted by the room…It's so big, and beautiful…" I admitted softly.

Hunter offered his hand to me. "Well, come on then…Let's tour the room, have a couple drinks, see the view. We can do whatever you want, love. We have all night to make love, plus the next two weeks, and…" Hunter gave me a kiss. "The rest of our life together," I blushed as he held my hand. "As long as you are safe and happy, husband, I'm okay with whatever we do," Gods, Hunter was just the best. "It's our night, babe, so let's enjoy it."

I nodded to him, smiling, as I intertwined my fingers with Hunter's. We moved back to the place where we had entered the room, Hunter already took care of putting our luggage near the dresser, and putting the cart outside the room for someone else to use. From the entry point, the bathroom was on right and a large closet across from it. Checking out the bathroom, it was large and had your basics of a toilet, double sink, tub, then a large stand-up shower with a bench in it. We moved back into the main room as I got to see everything. The bed was grand, king-sized with a canopy and see-thru drapes on the two sides and at the foot of the bed. There were two, single-drawer nightstands, one on each side. Across the bed was the dresser, and a large TV mounted to the wall above it. There was a nice table and two chairs to eat at. A desk with the phone and all the papers for menu, directory, and other things sat against the wall close to the bathroom. One of the two things I found stunning was the large jacuzzi that sat in front of the balcony to reveal a stunning city view and the Northern Lights above in the perfectly clear night sky. There was even a little seating area outside, but being December, that was not likely a spot Hunter and I would stay in for too long.

Hunter was still beside me, but I was so lost in the breathtaking view from our balcony that I ended up just walking towards it as my hand somewhat fell out of his. "Babe?" Hunter asked gently. I heard him, but I was taken by the sights of the city. It wasn't too cold for nearly 9:30 pm in December, the city lights didn't hinder the Northern lights at all, and you could still enjoy the darkened sky riddled with stars. I unlocked the door and slid it open to walk out; I felt my breath caught in my throat as I reached the railing and set my hands on the cold metal. I couldn't help by sigh, releasing that breath from before and smile. All the years I've lived in the city and I never took the time to appreciate how beautiful it was at night. I could only stand there and admire with a smile on my face and feeling nothing but relaxed and complete happiness.