Comforting a Valkyrie
Chapter 3: Unwanted Visitors
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"So what would you usually do on a date with a girl?" Astrid asked a nervous looking Snotlout.
The two of them were sitting next to each other on her living room couch in her apartment. It was the day after the one where Hiccup suggested that Snotlout ask Astrid for dating advice.
If things went well, she wanted him to try out what he learned from her at Hiccup's bar.
"Well I've never actually been on a date." Snotlout admitted.
"Ok. So, what would you do if you were to go on a date with a girl?"
"Well I'd bring the girl to the date with a fast car. I'd take her to the nearest nightclub to party. I'd like it if she wore something skimpy and the girl wasn't fat."
Snotlout was unaware of the glare he was receiving from Astrid. He had started to receive it when she heard him describe his preferred outfit for a girl to wear during a date.
"I'd pay for any food we bought and expect to reach get a kiss by the end of the date."
"So the girl is kinda just like eye candy?"
"Not exactly what I would call her, but… yeah."
"Well, at least you're honest." Astrid replied with a forced smile. "We've got a lot to work on here."
"Ok, which part?"
*slap*
Astrid rose to her feet while Snotlout clutched his freshly-slapped cheek. "All of it!" She snapped before storming out the room, Snotlout watching her go in confusion.
Hiccup left the kitchen when he heard the commotion. His eyes fell on Astrid, immediately noticing her murderous expression. He knew it was a good idea to remain silent as she passed him and entered her room.
Hiccup then entered the room Astrid had just vacated. "You better come with me." He told Snotlout. "Astrid tends to lash out when she's mad, so whatever you did or said makes you her first target."
"O-okay." Snotlout replied, his face as white as a piece of paper. "Let's go."
They quickly fled Astrid's apartment, Hiccup sending her a text that explained where they would be. He knew she would ask where they were when she had calmed down.
Hiccup took out his phone when they got outside and dialled a number. "Hey Toothless." Hiccup said when the line connected
"Yes Hiccup?" came the reply.
"How busy is it at the bar right now?"
"Quite busy. I could use some help. You coming over?"
"Yeah. A relative of mine pissed Astrid off. It's best she calms down."
"Is he in one piece? I vividly remember her being quite vicious when you guys found me being beaten up in that alleyway."
"He is, thankfully. Alright, I should get to the bar. See you soon."
"Bye." The call ended and Hiccup put his phone away.
"Who was that?" Snotlout asked Hiccup
"That was a friend I met a month ago. He helps me out at my bar when it gets busy." Snotlout nodded in reply.
"So, up for a motorcycle ride?" Hiccup asked Snotlout.
Snotlout scoffed. "I'm up for anything.
"Alright." Hiccup made his way over to a motorcycle that was parked nearby. The motorcycle had two helmets placed on top. Hiccup tossed one to Snotlout before placing the other on his head and climbing on the vehicle. Snotlout climbed on behind him as Hiccup inserted a key and turned on the engine. It roared into life as Hiccup got ready to drive off. "You're going to want to hold onto the sides of the bike." Hiccup warned Snotlout.
Snotlout did so, just as Hiccup drove forward.
They arrived at the bar minutes later. Hiccup parked the bike and casually got off while Snotlout practically leapt off.
"Remind me never to get on a bike with you. You are the most reckless driver I've ever met."
"What's wrong Snotlout? Can't handle a little speed?"
"That wasn't a little speed! You were driving between cars and almost hit a lampost."
"Oh, did I? Sorry, I didn't notice." Hiccup replied, not sounding all that apologetic. "You just need to get used to it, and not upset my girlfriend. That would be a crucial step. I might not even drive like that if again if you did. Anyway, let's go inside." Hiccup said before strolling inside, leaving a sputtering Snotlout behind.
There was a large queue leading to the bar itself, where Toothless was clearly overwhelmed in his effort to keep up with the orders he was receiving.
"Can everyone who hasn't got a drink yet, make a line over here please?" Hiccup asked after he had reached the bar and was ready to help Toothless.
"Want to do our thing?" Toothless asked from beside him.
"You mean the thing we practiced once and I failed spectacularly at? No thanks. Besides, that is for showing off, not for speed, which is what we need more of right now."
"C'mon Hiccup. It wasn't that bad." Toothless replied.
Hiccup opened his mouth to reply when the customer standing in front of him spoke up. "Can you two hurry up? I've been waiting for a while."
"Me as well." another voice added from the front of the line in front of Toothless.
"I'm sorry about that-" Hiccup stopped himself as he looked up. "Heather? What are you doing here?"
"Hi Hiccup." Heather smiled cruelly at him. "Have you met my boyfriend, Eret?" she said, pointing at the customer that Toothless was serving.
A/N: What will happen next? How will Hiccup react to meeting his ex-girlfriend. What will Astrid do if she finds out? Will Snotlout learn how to date girls right? All that to come next chapter.