The Edge

Pairing; Toothless X Hiccup

Setting; Modern AU

Rating; M for Mature

Disclaimer; I do not own the HTTYD or any of the music that is used. Everything belongs to its original creator/artist!

11: Brand New Start

=Harvey's POV=

[Sunday, December 15th, 2013; Dragon's Cove]

It had been two long months of pure hecticness, but alas, the renovations were done for my business; The Edge Bar & Nightclub. The process had been horrendous, but well worth it too. I kept all the original staff but hired some newcomers for positions that needed to be filled. The club looked amazing, and I saved some money in spots where the employees and I did the work ourselves. Everything was still in its original place or had moved slightly to accommodate something new coming in. Standing at the entrance of the establishment; I loved the way things looked. Tomorrow was the grand opening, I'd done as much as I could to promote people coming out to enjoy the new business. A lot of our customers weren't happy to learn Dragon's Cove was closing, but Andrew assured them that I was building something bigger and better for them to come to.

"Harvey?" I heard Trayden say to get my attention.

"Hey, you," I greeted with a kiss afterward.

"What are you doing standing here?" Andrew wondered.

"Admiring how it came out," I replied. The rest of the staff and new members of it came to stand where I was to see my view of The Edge, my nickname for the joint I was the owner of. Standing where I was, I had the view every customer would get upon walking into this place. From the door, after being approved to come in, customers would set their eyes on everything at once. A center dance floor with the stage/DJ booth against the wall across from the entrance. To the right of the entryway was the main bar where it's always been then three doors. One exited the bar and led downstairs into the basement where the alcohol and soda were being stored. The door next to that was my office, and from there Trayden and I could access the door leading up to my apartment. Next to the office door was the security office.

Also, on the left next to the bar were the lower level men's and women's restrooms. By the entry door was another door leading to the outside lounge; this was a place where the customers could get some fresh air, smoke, and I even had a small bar put in. Of course, I had tables and benches too. Now, to the right of the central door was booths, tables, and another bar. On this side was another set of bathrooms, and then there was the kitchen entrance on the back wall by the stage. We downsized the kitchen to only use it for snack-like foods. For everything else, it was four-seater tables and high tops, then, of course, booths too. To think all this cost me close to $110,000.00; a little over the estimate I'd been given because we had some unforeseen repairs to make plus put in a storage unit in the basement to hold all the drinks.

My plan to run this place was for the standard bar to be open for most of the day, but at night is when the club portion would join in. This place would be open seven days a week from the hours of 11 am to 1, or 2 am, but it's broken up. The bar is open from 11 am to 7 pm then the club does business from 8 pm to 1 am Monday through Thursday, but Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, I would have the club open until 2 am. I had a complete staff to work with, some old and new as I stated before. I had three bouncers, two barbacks, four bartenders, and servers, then I had two girls who did bartend and serving, depending on where I need them. All that plus, Trayden and I could do all around work if needed. Overall, the staff for the nightclub was trained for any job I assigned or move them to.

"It looks amazing, Harvey," Storm smiled.

"Alright, enough admiring, let's get this place ready for opening night," I called to them. After that, we started the preparations while I overlooked it all. As I watched them run around to make sure it was all set except for the thing that would be done tomorrow, I couldn't help but think about everything going on in my life. All of this started because I took a job offer from Andrew three years ago in September 2010 after graduating High School that June. I had one sexual partner, Ashley, a pregnancy scare, and made an amazing friend who is now my boyfriend of ten months. That's right, Tray and I have almost been together a full year, and I've never been happier to have him in my life.

I loved Trayden, enough to know that I'd never wanted anybody else. Trayden had stood by me through the entire remodel, even when we ran into some problems that got stressful. Trayden was everything I could hope for in a life partner. Honestly, pending the outcome of the nightclub's opening, I was going to ask Trayden to marry me. It hasn't been something we've ever discussed doing, but I knew he was the one for me. Tray and I haven't had sex, but we do mess around in the foreplay department now and then if we aren't too tired from work. Also, Tray was just about living with me; most of his things were at my place instead of the motel, and he was with me more often than not.

I knew about Trayden being molested by his father; it came out one of the nights we almost had made love because Trayden got scared. Afterward, I asked him what happened, and he told me. I was pissed too, I almost went looking for his father to beat his ass over it, but Trayden said he needed me more, so I decided to be there for him instead. Since then, I understood why Trayden said he wasn't ready to go that far yet. I'm sure he'd come around at some point, but until then I was happy to wait for him. Our relationship was perfect; we went on dates, we worked on the remodel, we made out, we even shared a bed most nights.

"Alright, boss," Morgan smiled after a few hours had passed. "We got everything ready except for last minute things tomorrow like filling the ice buckets, and turning on the kitchen things when it's time to use them," she said.

"Excellent. You checked the beer taps? The snack and drink menus are on the tables? The bars are stocked, glasses washed and ready? Lights and sounds working? Stage setup? Equipment checked?" I asked.

"All done," the staff replied and nodded.

"Perfect. Alright, bring it in for a quick meeting about tomorrow," I stated as they all found a spot and looked at me. "It's been a long haul to get us where we are now; two months since we began this transformation, and I can't thank you enough for all you've done to get this place ready for business. It means a lot to me that we came together to get the work complete. So for tomorrow, I want all hands on deck,"

"What's the rundown of the night?" Trayden asked.

"Aces in their places as it's always been," I stated. "Andy and Nicole, I want you two at bar #1. Vinny and Kevin, #2, and Sean with Fayth at #3. Garth is the backup to #1 and Robert, you for #2. Sean, Fayth; you two get Hank as a barback. If you run out and need anything, you grab it from #1. Got it?"

"Perfectly," the people I mentioned replied. Nicole Fury and Fayth Knight both worked at Dreki Soul Café with me, when they were looking for better jobs one of the times I was in there after visiting my parents, I offered them a spot with me, and they accepted. Nicole and Fayth were trained bartenders and servers so I could alternate their position through the night. Garth Luzzi, Hank Burnall, Vinny and Robert Grimborn were all new hires too. Garth had security guard training, so he was acting as both a barback and bouncer. Hank Burnall used to be a bartender and barback, so if things got crazy, he could jump in to help with making drinks. Vinny and Robert were brothers and made a great team, so I had Andrew train them as bartenders and bar back up.

"Brett. Brady. You have control of the DJ booth, lights, and sounds," I instructed.

"We're on it, boss!" the twins, Brett and Brady Pyros nodded together with grins.

"Eli, Winter, Storm, Cali, and Morgan as servers. I think you know what your job entails?" I arched a brow.

"Been doing it a while now," Storm giggled. Storm Avia and Morgan Flinter had been with the bar since they were twenty-one-years-old. Eli Trapp was a server for another restaurant that had shut down due to health violations, so I hired him for the same type of job. Cali or Calista Bog had just moved into the city from Bog-Burglar and was looking for any job at all, so I offered her one as a server, and she took it. Winter Spears is someone I went to school with, she was a grade below mine, but she was a hard worker and needed a job to escape going back to her parent's house after she became unemployed; I was more than happy to help her out.

"Bouncers, I believe you know what you're in charge of?" I inquired.

"Aye, Harvey, we do," said Clayton James Hopkins rather CJ as he preferred to be called.

"Maintain the capacity limit, check all ID's, remove troublemakers or hold until authorities arrive," replied Sebastian Hunt.

"Very good," I nodded.

"Sir, what about the band?" questioned Eli. Right, I'd forgotten about that. It was an idea carried over from Dragon's Cove, to keep the live music as a thing. Upon hiring Eli, Brett, Brady, and Winter, I learned about their musical stylings. Eli played drums, Winter played bass, piano, and she could sing backup. Brett and Brady both knew how to play guitar, electric or acoustic, and sang backup. Of course, as I learned one of the times Trayden was taking a shower at my apartment, he could sing exceptionally well. It was agreed to have Eli, Winter, Trayden with Brett and Brady alternating their stage time performing now and then. However, the catch was that I opened the club each night at 8 pm to get everyone riled up, just like I used to do.

"Just a suggestion, Harv; what if you opened at 8 pm, then every hour until 12 am, we did one song by popular vote? You did have the system installed to let customers vote on the songs they wanted to hear," Trayden offered.

"Huh, not a bad idea. The club opens from 8 pm to 1, or 2 am, and it would suffice the customers to get one live song per hour. Alright, that's how we'll do it then. The band needs to get together and pick the songs you want available for a vote during those four to five hours. Let me know so I can adjust the voting choices on the tablets," I stated as they nodded. "Tomorrow is the big day. Remember, we got three shifts, and after the grand opening, I need my first shift. At 3 pm, second comes in, and then at 8, I want my third shifters. However, I want everyone here for 9 am for the preparations, we unlock these doors and cut the ribbon at 11 am sharp,"

"We'll be here," they replied.

"Alright. Everyone head home and get a good night's rest. Tomorrow, The Edge Bar & Nightclub makes its stand!" I announced as everyone cheered, and then began dispersing while talking about how excited they were for this. I couldn't blame them because I was too; now I just hoped it did as well as I hoped it would when I came up with the idea.

[The Next Day; 12/16/2013-10:55 am]

Everyone arrived on time, thank the Gods. The last thing I wanted to do for the grand opening was have to yell at someone for not being on time. I knew being the owner of this place was going to be hard to adjust to. Two months ago, I was just an employed server to Dragon's Cove, and now I'm the owner of The Edge. It was five minutes before the big moment; I was nervous, but from the looks of things outside the door, we were going to have an excellent turnout.

"Alright, crew. It's time," I told them as they all took a deep breath and moved to the door with me. I did not assign uniforms, but I told them they had to wear a name tag and the proper shoes for the job. Also, I said explicitly that their clothes for the night had to fit the scene but remain professional too. I was rather impressed with that they came up with. However, I was shocked to learn they all chipped in to get me something. It was a set of black and white polo shirts holding the business's logo and name. So, that's what I was wearing right now. The bouncers were dressed in a formal jacket with the name on it while the rest of the staff had a name tag and around the waist apron reading the nightclub's name on them. That was their gift to me, so we all had something to represent our business. I was pretty sure they all had at least one shirt like mine too.

Stepping outside, I saw my parents standing at the front with Garrett, Aunt Jamie, and Uncle Samuel. I guess Seth was working or traveling. I wasn't sure, I knew he moved throughout the states a lot for his job. Everyone else present were anxiously awaiting customers and some people from the newspaper or press. As I said, I tried to go big with the grand opening. "You still want me to talk first?" Andrew asked, and I nodded. "Welcome everyone. I know a lot of you were sad to see Dragon's Cove go, but I promise you that this new place has all you remember and more. Now, I feel that it's time I move aside and introduce you to the man who made all this possible, who refused to let the memory of Dragon's Cove die or let his fellow Dragonites fall. The bonus is that this is someone you all know and love. I give you; Harvey Haddock!"

Andrew stepped back with a smile as I stepped forward through the clapping. "I want to thank everyone for coming out to this momentous occasion. It was a long, hard two months to get us to where we are today, and everyone standing up here with me are those who put in their own time to make it happen. However, there are a few people who deserve the most recognition because, without them, this wouldn't be happening. I owe thanks to parents, Sullivan and Victoria Haddock for always giving me what I need to reach my hopes, goals, and dreams. I owe a great deal to my boyfriend, Treyden Nyght for standing with through all this. And lastly, I owe the most to Mr. Andrew Kingsley who sold me this building to create the place before you now," I said.

"Awe, Harvey," Andrew chuckled a bit. Trayden handed me the scissors, and I smiled while passing them over to Andrew as he blinked.

"I might be the owner of this business, but you, my friend, are the one who made it possible when you decided to offer me a job as your server. I would not be standing here now about to open The Edge without you. So, I want you to be the one who opens this place," I told him. I swore Andrew was about to cry.

"It is my esteemed pleasure to welcome everyone to the grand opening of The Edge Bar & Nightclub!" Andrew announced as he cut the ribbon and everyone burst into applause as I shook Andrew's hand, then I pulled Trayden against me and kissed him deeply. After that, we filed into the building for our first day of business. I prayed to the Gods that this worked out.

=Normal POV=

[New Years Eve-11:50 pm]

Two full weeks and The Edge was doing phenomenal. The business was hopping every night, and there were no problems as the staff did their jobs and customers enjoyed the atmosphere. Opening day had been perfect, and by the Gods, everyone was exhausted after it was over. This same effect was had every night since too, safe to say that The Edge was a hit! Seeing how well it was doing, Harvey decided to celebrate the success by doing something that no one would expect; ask Trayden to marry him. What better time to do that right now as they were ringing in the 2014 year in ten minutes? Harvey couldn't think of a more perfect time to do it since his parents and Godfather were present at the club tonight. Harvey had been planning this all week; he hoped it ended with Trayden and him engaged by 12 am.

"Ya did good, kid," Andrew laughed patting Harvey's back. "This place is a college student's paradise!"

"That was the goal," Harvey shrugged while scanning the crowd for his boyfriend. "Have you seen Tray?"

"Uh, I think he's about to get on stage for the 12 am show," Vinny stated.

"Thanks, Vin," Harvey gave the nod then got off the bar to head towards the back. Harvey made it in the back to see Trayden getting his guitar ready and tuned for the performance; it was a Harvey Christmas gift to him this year. "Hey, there you are,"

"Just getting ready for the show," Trayden replied with a smile. Harvey held his hand, linking their fingers together before leaning in to kiss him deeply. It held a few moments as Harvey pulled a white box out of his pocket, but kept it hidden. However, Eli, Winter, Brett, and Brady saw it and figured out what was going to happen, then they decided that everyone should get to see this moment. After the kiss broke, Harvey stared into his eyes.

"Trayden, you and I have been together for…what? 11 months now?" Harvey started as Trayden smiled a bit and nodded. "Well, I know we've never talked about it, but I wanted to ask you something,"

"Ask me then?" Trayden said, not sure how else to respond. Eli and Brady got in position to pull strings for the curtain. Harvey brought the box into sight as the curtains opened, everyone was about to cheer, but seeing the scene before them, they were quiet. Harvey was on one knee and opened the box revealing a silver key there.

"Since you're always at my apartment, will you move in with me?" Harvey asked. Trayden laughed a little as he put his hand on the key.

"I will," Trayden replied. "You know, I have a key to your apartment already,"

"Yeah, but this one has a ring, so you can't lose it," Harvey told him as Trayden pulled the key out of the slot and then a silver ring was seen on a clip that hung from a chain on the key. Trayden's eyes widened a bit seeing the ring before him; a white gold ring with five sparkling round diamonds, each set in a highly polished and brushed silver frame. "Oh! Bonus question, will you marry me too?" he asked casually.

"Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Happy New Year!" the crowd yelled and laughed.

Trayden could have cried, but he didn't. Instead, Trayden smiled. "Yes," he replied as Harvey stood up, removing the ring from the clip and sliding it on Trayden's left-hand ring finger. Harvey paced his hands on Trayden's hips and leaned in to kiss him, then finally pressed his lips to Trayden's in a passionate, deep kiss at the time of; 12:00 amon January 1st, 2014. It had been nothing short of a perfect night, and now even better that they got to bring in the 2014 year engaged to be married. This was a brand new start.