Astrid's Betrothal Gift

While Hiccup had made it clear he didn't want anything but her, Astrid was still feeling guilty about not getting him something. Especially with the beautiful and sentimental necklace he had given her, was resting on her chest. That evening Hiccup had not joined them for dinner. Knowing Hiccup like she did, she knew he was obsessing about something in his hut. Fixing up a plate of food the way he liked it, she walked over to her fiance. As expected he had his head in his hand looking at drawings and papers all over his desk. Closing the door to his hut, she spoke, "You know keeping yourself healthy is one of the most important tasks for a leader. If you aren't able to lead, you leave your people vulnerable."

"Now your giving me Chief lessons?" He turned and looked at her, "Besides I have something my dad doesn't"

"What's that?"

"You."

Astrid blushed. "Be that as it may. I won't always be there to pick up your slack," she poked him. "I could be working on the other side of the island or on a different mission."

"I get it."

"You know i was thinking about your gift…"

"Astrid I told you. Just getting to spend my life with you is enough."

"I know, but the point is that...I still wanted to celebrate this. We have always been a team but it's official that we will spend our lives together. Plus yet again I could have lost you today." Taking a breath she grabbed his hand and pulled him up his stairs. "Umm Astrid," Hiccup's voice turned squeaky with nerves. "What are you doing?" Astrid just moved him so he was sitting on his bed, then slowly go on his lap. Before the next words could come out of his mouth she kissed him. Her arms wrapped around his shoulders and his hand go safely to her hips. They had had many kisses but there hands had always stayed in 'safe' zones. While Astrid knew they were saving anything super intimate for marriage, without them ever having to talk about it, she wanted a little more. He was always so respectful and sweet. Sometimes she wanted him to be, well, like he was in battle. Sure of what he wanted and with the commanding presence to get it done. She tilted her head the other way and kissed him harder. She moved on of his hands and moved it to her butt. He froze beneath her, "Astrid."

"I'll tell you no if I need to." She kissed him, "Take command. What do you want?" Before he could reply she kissed him again. Then started trailing kissed from his jaw, down his neck. "You said all you wanted was me. So take a little more." She pulled back so he could see how serious she was. She watched those emerald green eyes scan her face for any doubts. Then to her amazement he started taking off his armor. "Not what i expected."

"I have been in it all day and if I'm going to hold you like I want then, it's coming off."

Astrid only nodded and after a seconds deliberation removed her shoulder guards. When Hiccup's armor was off he pulled her to him. "I love you."

"I love y." She was cut off by his hungry kiss. He had never kissed her like this before and Astrid was enjoying it. She ran her hands down his arms, feeling his corded muscles. As his hands found her butt, lifting her so he didn't have to bend as much to kiss her. When his hands cupped her butt, Astrid let out a small moan. She could feel her face heat up. But he just kept on kissing her. Trailing her hands back up his arms to his shoulders, then down his chest, Astrid slowly mapped out her fiance. Anything that had a reaction she remembered for later. She felt his left hand move up her hip, past her stomach and up just below her chest. Just as she was about to move his hand herself, he moved his hand onto her breast. He rubbed and lightly squeezed it as his lips moved to her neck. She moaned again as she instinctually moved her hips closer to his. They both froze and moaned at the pleasure of the friction it caused. Unfortunately that was also when there was a knock at Hiccup's door.

"Hiccup! There is a terror mail from Berserker Island!" Yelled Fishlegs.

"Just a minute Fishlegs!"

"I'll go." Astrid got up, giving a pointed look at Hiccup's crotch when he went to protest. She replaced her shoulder guards and straightened her clothes, before going down to the door. Opening it she grabbed the paper from Fishlegs with a quick "Thank you." before shutting the door. When she returned Hiccup was laying down in his bed with his eyes shut very tight.

"What are you doing?"

Hiccup jumped. "Gah. We need to talk about you using normal steps when we are alone. It can be really unsettling when you appear out of nowhere."

Astrid laughed and laid down beside him, her head on his shoulder, "You didn't answer my question."

"Trying to think of unappealing things."

"To help your friend go away?"

"Ye…..h h how do you know that?"

"Girl talk and my mother gave me the updated talk after we got betrothed."

"Oh… um so what does it say."

"Here." She gave him the paper. Closing her eyes she moved her head to his chest. Listening to his heartbeat must have lulled her to sleep because he was shaking her not long after.

"Milady, you need to wake up."

"No. I'm comfortable right here."

"You know you can't stay here, as much as I want you too."

"Five more minutes."

"Fine." He kissed her head. Before long she was fully asleep and he carried her back to her hut. Placing her blankets over her he whispered, "I can't wait to marry you. To hold you all night. To never have to stop kissing you or touching you. You are my greatest gift. I love you."