Through The Ups & Downs
Couple; Harrison X Briana
Rating; Mature
Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD or any songs I might use! In addition, from this point in the story and in future chapters, I do not own the character Ella (Eira) Solveig. She belongs to a good friend, ShadowSpirit020.
43) Perfect Party Pt. 2
{Harrison's POV}
[2/28/17-Briana & Harrison's Apartment-5:25 pm]
I insisted about ten times to Calvin that I did not need to be driven home and was fine, but the man didn't gave me a choice in the matter. It was be taken home by him in my truck or have Briana come pick me up, but either way; I was not permitted to drive home alone after I had passed out for fifteen minutes at work. I was fine earlier today then just before lunchtime I started feeling sick. It started with a little fatigue and I shook it off to keep working. As the rush started, I formed a pounding headache and began to feel nauseous. When Calvin came in at 4 pm, I started doing my end of shift work, then it got slammed so I decided to stay and help out. At 4:45 pm, I don't even know what came over me, but my body just shut down on me suddenly.
I zoned out for ten second, and then everything went black. The next time I woke up, there were paramedics there and checking me over. After that, the rush seemed to be over as I realized it was fifteen minutes later. Therefore, here I was now back at home with Briana was standing in the doorway, looking worried for me. Of course, I happened to notice that my parents, Nate, Briana's parents and siblings were over, so were all our friends plus my commanding officers. I didn't understand what was going on, and then I caught sight of the birthday banner on the wall near the dining room table which was opened with the extra pieces in to extend it out.
"What's…all this?" I asked slowly.
"It was a surprise birthday party for you, but since all this happened, not so much anymore," Briana sighed lightly as Glenn and Aaron moved to the door seeing as they were closest and assisted me in getting in the living room, then sitting down in my recliner chair. "Thank you for bringing him home, Calvin," my fiancé said to my boss.
"It was no trouble. Harrison is like a nephew to me," Calvin smiled a little.
"Can you tell us what happened?" my mother asked gently.
"It was nothing, Ma," I stated trying to get up again.
"Harrison. I swear to Odin you had better sit down, shut the hell up, and relax. You didn't faint; you passed out and were unconscious for fifteen minutes!" Calvin scolded me as I sat back while crossing my arms over my chest and sighed. "You didn't even know where you were when you woke up. You started going on about something regarding the military and missions. I have no idea, but, you heard the paramedics in the office; you have a concussion and were told to take it easy," he added firmly.
"That's why he passed out?" Addilyn asked.
"According to the paramedics; he passed out because he was doing too much at once and to top it off, he's sick and has been since before lunch," I tensed a little when Calvin said that, how had he known I was sick? "Briana, the paramedics said he should be fine with some rest for the next few days and no driving either. In addition, if it gets worse to go to the hospital. I gotta get back to Berkys because they only have Jackson on right now and that guy cannot handle a mad rush. And Harrison," Calvin paused as I looked at him. "You're off work until Monday, got it?
I sarcastically saluted him with two fingers, "Aye aye, sir,"
"Have a good night. Oh, and Happy Birthday, kid. See ya around," Calvin smiled before exiting the apartment and everyone was suddenly looking at me.
"What?" I asked. I felt like everyone was about to start yelling at me for what happened, but, I was wrong. I watched Briana walk over to me and kiss my forehead, and then she smiled.
"That's enough now," Briana said lightly with her hand up to the others. "Regardless of what happened, you're home safe and sound. And because it's your birthday, the others and me aren't going to give you a hard time. So, why don't we all just let this one slide and get this party started? If you're up for it, babe?" I was shocked, my fiancé wasn't going to scold me? Well, who was I to argue?
"I'm always down for a party with family and friends, so yeah, let's do it," I shrugged. "And…is that lasagna and meatballs I smell?" my eyes lit up.
Briana laughed a little and nodded. "Sure is. I even made you your own personal one for work, well, when you go back that is. Alrighty, party on then. Everyone can move to the table, but birthday boy gets his first!" she announced. "And you stay right here in your chair, just turn it around so you can face the rest of us," she added. I nodded to her and got up to shift the chair so I would be facing them. Briana got me a plate of lasagna and two meatballs along with a bottle of water, afterward, she kissed the top of my head and went on to serve others or help. Man, I was truly blessed indeed.
{Normal POV}
[7:20 pm]
Everyone had eaten their dinner and complimented Briana on how fantastic it tasted. Harrison remained in his seat but enjoyed the meal, or at least what little of it that he ate. Lasagna and meatballs was Harrison's favorite, but with his stomach bothering him, he did not want to push his chances of throwing up so he only ate half the piece Briana got for him and one meatball. Harrison kept on the water and Mia, Briana's mother had suggested an ice pack for his throbbing head. Now, everyone was seated around the living room as Harrison opened his presents. Most of them were cards with money or gift cards in them so he could shop for himself. There were some actual gifts too. Harrison ended up getting a large, framed picture of the original Wind Rider Platoon, those who were in the group before they were killed.
There was only one person left to give their gift; Briana. "Alright, Briana, you're last to go," Nate told his future sister-in-law.
"I wanted mine to be last because it will be the best," Briana chuckled.
"Oh, so sure of that, are you?" Harrison looked up at Briana now as she grabbed her gift to him and handing it over. "Geeze, babe, did ya get me a story book?" Briana smacked him upside the back of the head. "Ow, whacked head on the floor earlier, remember," Harrison grumbled while rubbing the back of his head.
"Just be quiet and open the gift, that card first," Briana told him with a smile as she sat back on the couch. Harrison rolled her eyes as he grabbed the first car off the top and placed the rest beside him. "And you have to read it out loud," she added.
Harrison opened the first card, which was a piece of paper folded in half. "I know you were expecting a gift, but I decided to make you work for it. This is a game to see how much you know about us. Now flip this over to the back for instructions on how to play Guess My Gift," Harrison read as he closed the card and flipped it to the back. "Welcome to Guess My Gift! Here is what you have to do; search the apartment for the game board. I'll give you a hint; where you hold me close," he repeated. Harrison looked back at her. "Really, you made this a scavenger hunt?"
"Yes. Now humor me and do what the paper says," Briana replied as Harrison got up off the floor and started in the bedroom first, of course, he came out holding a poster board with a five pack of markers. On the board was a bunch of questions with blank spaces. Everyone was becoming confused. Harrison placed it on the floor and grabbed the paper again.
"Did you find it? Good. This is a fill in the blanks game. The rule is that you have to do this in front of everyone and read the questions aloud, also read the full question after answering. The words you need are listed on the paper in the envelope on top of the gift. Let's see how well you know us. Hope you do well because you can't move on until you complete this. You won't get any hints or help from others. Are you ready, baby? Go!" Harrison read as he looked over the board. Truthfully, everyone was a little confused but excited. Harrison got the envelope and opened it to see the number corresponding to a question, then letters or numbers to follow it.
"Alright. First question. Blank seventh, twenty-blank is when began blank. Okay, uh…" Harrison paused grabbing the green marker first and leaning over to start filling in answers. "AUGUST 7th, 2015 is when we began DATING. P.S, there is a bonus gift if you remember where. Well, that's easy. We started dating in Kuwait while taking the flight on Toothless. Next one is We became blank blank blank on December blank, 2016," Harrison didn't even need the optional word list for this one. He smiled a bit while filling it in with a black marker now. "We became BABY NIGHT FURY OWNERS on December 28th, 2016," he said.
"This is kind'a fun," Regina giggled with Addilyn.
"Third shows; Our blank blank was in the blank on August blank blank for our blank," Harrison stopped a minute trying to think as he looked at the available words and smiled shaking his head. Harrison got the purple marker and filled in the blanks. "Our FIRST TIME was in the HOTEL on August 7th, 2016 for our ANNIVERSARY." Harrison as Nate laughed.
"Hah! Knew it!" Nate stated as Harrison face-palmed hard and shook his head.
"Fourth question reads; We got blank over blank last year," Harrison grabbed the red marker and filled it in right away. "We got ENGAGED over SNOGGLETOG last year," he read off.
"Fifth is, We're going to get blank in blank months on blank blank blank," Harrison got the blue marker now as he checked the word list and figured it out pretty easily. "We're going to get MARRIED in EIGHT months on OCTOBER 7th, 2017," Harrison sat back to crack his back. The last question is a poem I wrote. Fill in the blanks! Also, you can open the gift after you've figured it out. I love you! –Bri," Harrison read the side note on the board.
Harrison looked over the board and word list, making sure to keep it hidden from the sight of others. 'Okay. Roses are blank. Violets are blank. Blank has been busy because our blank blank blank!' Harrison thought while glancing at all the available words. Okay, this made him think a lot. It couldn't have been engagement or marriage, he already answered those. What the hell could it be? Well, he might as well start with the easy ones. 'Roses are RED. Violets are Blue,' he filled in. Harrison looked at it more, there were only four words left to put down. Due, Is, Cupid, and Baby. Reading over the sentence again, he tried to make sense of it. While he did that, Briana ended up getting to her feet to get a water bottle from the fridge, now leaning against the wall to relax, not far from Harrison though.
'Roses are red. Violets are blue...' Harrison stopped as the words made sense as his eyes widened and he quickly turned around to face her. "Not uh!" Harrison said in shock, which took everyone by surprise. "Not uh, no way! Shut up!" Briana giggled a little as his reaction. "Oh my Gods! Are you serious?! Really?!" Harrison asked again as Briana moved closer to him with a smile as she got the wrapped gift and handed it to him. No body understood what was going on anymore. Harrison looked to be in shock, disbelief, but utter excitement.
"Open your gift or we'll never get to cake," Briana said softly. Harrison took the ribbon off first, then tore the wrapping paper off as he had what appeared to be square box in his hands. At that moment, although nobody could see what he was holding; they could see that he was staring at the gift and looked like he was about to cry. Briana was sitting next to him with a smile. "Happy Birthday, babe," Briana kissed his cheek. Harrison let the gift rest on his knees as she hooked Briana cheek and kissed her deeply, then a few little ones as Briana giggled in between them. Finally, Harrison put the box down on his chair as he got up and hugged her tightly.
"Is this for real? I know what I saw, but…Oh my God, are you really?" Harrison asked.
"I am," Briana replied with a nod.
"Do the rest of us get to find out what has Harrison almost in tears?" Regina asked. Harrison kissed Briana again before he moved to the board and filled in the answers because he knew Briana would want the memories.
"What was the poem?" Aaron asked next.
"Roses are red. Violets are blue. Cupid has been busy because our baby is due," Harrison stated as everyone gasped and looked at Briana quickly.
"OMG! Briana, are you pregnant?!" Skye screeched out as Briana leaned her head on Harrison's shoulder and nodded.
"Five weeks and four days along today," Briana replied softly. Instantly, there was screaming and cheering in the room.
"Yay! I get to be an uncle before Snoggletog this year just like I wanted!" Nate exclaimed. "When is the baby due?!" he asked quickly going over to hug Harrison and Briana.
"That's the second part of Harrison's gift," Briana smiled as Harrison arched a brow. "The baby is due twenty days after our wedding. October 27th, 2017. Oh, and there is one more thing," she hinted with chuckle.
"Awe, babe, I don't know if I can handle anymore surprises," Harrison laughed a little. Briana left his side, got something out of her purse, and handed it to him. "You had a sonogram already?" he asked as she nodded, "This was taken four days ago," he mentioned looking over it closely. "Wait a second," he paused bringing it closer then his eyes widened in shock before lowered the black and white picture and looking at his fiancé.
"What? What is it?" Addilyn asked quickly.
"Uh, Harrison? Gonna tell us what has you so surprised, well, again?" Glenn inquired curiously.
"Are they sure?" Harrison asked Briana as she nodded excitedly. "Well, shit," Harrison blinked a few times before he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deeply.
"Boy, out with it!" Spencer demanded.
"Briana's having twins," Harrison chuckled a bit as he flipped the sonogram around showing the two babies labeled on the sonogram as 'Baby A' and 'Baby B' in separate spots.
"WHAT?!" everyone exclaimed.
"I'm having twins, fraternal according to the doctor four days ago at the appointment. I found out I was pregnant on the 20th with a home test because my period had been three days late. On the 22nd, I went to my doctor to have it confirmed and then got the sonogram appointment on the 24th and decided to make the reveal today for Harrison's birthday," Briana explained.
"Well, you two are certainly going to have your hands full, but congrats either way. I'm sure you'll make great parents," Chelsea giggled. That's how it was for the next twenty minutes, everyone swooning over the news and congratulating Harrison and Briana. Harrison ended up showing them the gift; it was a shadow box with Briana's pregnancy test in it, still showing positive too with the date and time she took it at. Under that were the words; 'Can't Wait To Meet You, Daddy!' After that it was written 'Arriving October 27th, 2017!' That was the topid the rest of the party too, the pregnancy and some wedding details thrown in. Most of which got talked over during cake. For Harrison, he was over the moon about the news. Sure, it was going to be crazy now to plan their wedding, and work on getting things ready for the arrival of not one but two babies! In his honest opinion, this was the best birthday ever.
Harrison didn't get scolded for what happened at work with him passing out and now having a concussion, he was celebrating his 21st birthday with all the people he cared about, Harrison just learned he was going to be a father of two and everything was just amazing in his life right now; this truly was the perfect party.