Fangirlauthor430: I don't take offense. I know I'm usually much more detailed, I just have in mind that this story is a journal, so it wouldn't be as detailed. Then again, I've never actually written a journal for myself before so maybe Hiccup would write more... But thanks anyway for the feedback!


Entry 80

I woke up this morning in the Cove. I didn't even realize I'd fallen asleep there, but when I next opened my eyes, the afternoon sun was filtering in through the trees. And… Toothless was right there.

I thought he would have been on his branch, since that's where I've always seen him sleep, but he was curled up right beside me. To think, he stayed next to me all night… it's amazing. Maybe I've started to mean something to him like he means something to me.

When I got up, he opened his eyes as well, gazing contentedly as I gathered my things. With a parting scratch on the head, I headed out.

And that's where the good ended.

As soon as I got back to Berk, several Vikings said they'd been looking for me. Turns out… my father was home, and the town was throwing a party the next day.

My heart sunk. That was a shorter trip than usual for the Nest… and a party? Just more opportunities to accidentally spill Toothless' secret. Still, I knew I had no choice; with my father back in town, there were no more excuses.

I'm at home now, waiting for the feast to start. Dad and I haven't crossed paths yet, and I'm almost… dreading the inevitable meeting at dinner. It's hard enough keeping this lie going with the village; I don't want to have to bring my dad into it too.

I just wonder what this party is about… I didn't hear anything about the Nest, so they couldn't have found it. What is there to celebrate? Maybe it's just because the chief is back…

Until next time…

-H


I really think it's a cute idea that Toothless would sleep by Hiccup in the Cove, as the protective boi he is :3

Will post another chap later since this one is short!