Unintentional Hero

Author: Nightstar Fury of Nightstar Productions

Rated: M for a variety of things that will happen

Pairing: Hiccup/Astrid

Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD

59; You Are Beautiful

For the first time in a long while, Hayden felt good about being home and not worrying if his father and him would get into an argument. Since the first night he was home and had that talk with him, it'd been nothing but smiles and laughter for the Haddock family and his mother got her wish of having a sit-down, family dinner with just the four of them: there was no fighting, no glares, or sarcastic remarks: just a happy family they they hadn't gotten the chance to be in ten years. For Hayden, things finally felt normal again, like how they used to be when he was a kid-although he did head out to Avery's house from 6:30pm to 11:30pm to hang out with her for a bit too. Hayden did notice another thing in his life that raised concern for him: Avery was a little distant lately and he didn't know why-but he wanted to. He'd been home a week so far, hanging with family, friends, and her. He made sure he made time to see all of them around their school and work schedules. But when he spent time with Avery, she was quiet and shied away from anything physical except kisses and hugs.

Hayden planned to find out next time he got to be alone with her: they were going on a date on Wednesday-two days before he had to go back to Iraq because his two weeks would be up. Sad but true, he was hoping the tour would end soon: things being this good with his home life made him want to be home more to enjoy it. Hayden had heard from Theo who was doing a lot better now which he was thankful for: the bullet hadn't hit anything vital but he did get the mandatory four days rest, Ethan got six days, Heather and Dylan were both fine now, and Jasmine's ankle would be alright in a few weeks: she didn't sprain it but did tweak it just enough to get her on bed rest until Hayden got back. That had been scary for Hayden, Theo being unable to call in an extraction and then being almost all taken out because they were trapped if Theo hadn't thought to radio Hayden to get them help. And Hayden couldn't believe Theo was not only engaged but about to be a father too, and wanted Hayden to be his best man!? Why was everyone calling on him for these big honors?

Anderson wanted to name his next son after Hayden and Toothless, also be the child's Godfather. Now Theo wanted him to be his best man at his wedding after his child was born. He wasn't that great, at least he didn't think so. What could he do: he couldn't say no, right? It was an honor and probably hurt them if he turned it down. So he'd do it for them. Now being it was Wednesday afternoon, Hayden was picking Avery up from school on Toothless so they could go to dinner together since she had one night class from 4:30-5:30pm. It was to work with the nocturnal dragons since now it was getting dark around 4:50pm or so. Hayden leaned against Toothless waiting for her to come out of the university, "I hope tonight goes well bud. I know she's hiding something but she won't open up to me..." Hayden sighed as his dragon crooned lightly in response as Hayden rubbed the top of his head. Avery finally came out smiling lightly and hugged him as they shared a light kiss.

"Hey, sorry it took so long. Had trouble wrangling the Night Terrors back into their pens," Avery sighed.

"Don't worry bout it, could have asked me if you needed help though. My dragon is kind of ya know-the alpha of them all," Hayden chuckled slightly as he got on Toothless's back-Avery climbed on behind him and held on.

"Well excuse me Mister Elite Dragon Riding Soldier, some of us normal people like to do it the old fashioned way! So where we going for dinner-I'm starved. I forgot to get lunch today, left my wallet at home," Avery giggled.

"Silly, could have called me and I would have brought it to you or bought you lunch. We're going to Gobber's place. He's already got a nice quiet table in the back for us to sit at and half a bucket of fish for Toothless at the ready." Hayden smiled as she nodded, then Toothless took to the sky heading towards Gobber's diner. They arrived after ten minutes and landed safely: Toothless let them off his back then went side of the building near the back where the bucket was waiting for him. Hayden led Avery inside the diner to be greeted by the hostess. Now Gobber's diner wasn't normally a place where you needed a reservation but if you were the Haddocks, there was always a place set aside for them and any of their guests.

"Hayden Haddock, party of two?" the hostess, Michelle, asked softly. Hayden nodded to her as Michelle grabbed two menus, led them towards the back section and seated them at a booth near the windows-they were already able to see Toothless clearly enjoying his fish. "The boss will be your waiter tonight, he'll be out soon. Oh and thank you for your service," Michelle added smiling wide.

"Thank you for your support, ma'am," Hayden replied with the bow of his head as Michelle smiled wider and returned to her spot near the main doors.

"Do you really have to go back on Friday?" Avery asked with a pout.

"You know I do. I was only given two weeks just like the rest of them, and Anderson told me it's getting heavy again so they definitely need me and Toothless," he mentioned with a soft sigh.

"So is it too much to ask you spend the night with me tonight and tomorrow?" Avery asked lightly now.

"Parents are out of town, aren't they?" Avery nodded to him, "Well, you know I don't mind staying with you babe," Hayden replied as Avery smiled when Gobber came over to the table.

"Ello lad and lass. Glad you could make it," Gobber greeted as he hugged Hayden and then Avery afterwards, "Drinks tonight?" Hayden motioned for Avery to go first.

"Oh! Um...Orange soda please?" Avery asked, Gobber nodded looking to Hayden.

"You know what I want, Gob," Hayden chuckled as Gobber nodded with a smile then walked off to get their drinks.

"Having a beer aren't you?" Avery questioned.

"Yeah, haven't in a while. Been a little stressed lately, needs something to take the edge off," he answered as Gobber returned with Hayden's beer and Avery's soda.

"Know what you're having tonight?" Gobber asked calmly.

"Honey BBQ chicken club with the waffle fries please," Avery smiled softly, Gobber turned to Hayden now.

"Grilled chicken, no tomato. Regular fries please," Hayden answered as Gobber wrote it down and headed into the kitchen.

"So what has you stressed out? Going back?" Avery inquired, Hayden leaned back after sipping the beer.

"No, just all the things I found out. Right before I left for leave, Anderson told me that Maria is pregnant, that was two weeks ago so she's thirteen weeks now. Anderson told me that if they have a boy...he's naming it after me and Toothless: the name being Hayden Fury Anderson! They also want me to be the kid's Godfather...Then with Theo, finding out he's engaged and having a child too, he wants me to be his Best Man at the wedding after the baby is born in seven months. It's just...honors that I don't feel I deserve. Theo calls me his brother, so does Anderson...Ritka, Matthews, Lennox and, Tarelto did too and I just...feels like everyone I get close to just ends up getting hurt or dying...hell even you got hurt being with me," Hayden sighed heavily.

"Hayden, my getting hurt was my own fault, not yours," Avery reminded.

"If I hadn't broken up with you and told everyone to keep you out of the loop, you wouldn't have come looking for me. So yes, it's my fault," Hayden mumbled.

"But I jumped in front of you, that was my choice," Avery stated.

"You still got hurt saving me. Ritka died to get me and the squadron out, Lennox got shot and died, saving me-ya know, it just hurts. Been weighing on my mind and...thinking about all that, it's why I took leave. Anderson had just told me that Maria was eleven weeks pregnant, that they wanted to name their son after me since she guessed all the genders of their kids and was never wrong. He made slight mention...of the miscarriage you had to me and I just bailed out. I was offered leave two months ago, Avery and I refused to take it because I was mad at Dad. But when Anderson mentioned that, I went straight to Evans and said I was taking leave and would be back in two weeks," Hayden closed his eyes.

"It's okay to be upset about that Hayden, it was sad and hard for both of us. It still gets me sometimes," Avery reached her hand over to hold his.

"It's been almost a year...I just didn't think it would still hit me so hard as if it had just happened." Hayden looked at her. Their food was brought out to them and they began to eat, "Let's just enjoy dinner and go relax, okay. I'm not gonna worry about it. Tonight is just me and you." Hayden smiled now, Avery nodded smiling as well as they ate their dinner. They still engaged in light conversation about how Avery's schooling was going, and few of Hayden's chill moments at the barrack with Alpha Fire. They only stayed about an hour and ten minutes before Hayden paid for their meal and they went to Avery's house to relax the rest of the night.

(Avery's House)

The two of them were laying on Avery's bed watching a movie with her laying on his chest, his arm around her shoulders. "So how much more schooling you got?" Hayden asked softly.

"Should be done next year in June. Camille and I have been talking about getting an apartment together, we've been saving our money since after high school graduation," Avery answered.

"Good for you two," Hayden smiled. Avery just nodded as Hayden noticed the shyness again. He sat up and paused the movie looking at her intently, "Alright, I noticed this last week and haven't said anything but now I'm genuinely curious. What's wrong babe?"

"Nothing is wrong, I'm just enjoying my time with you is all," Avery replied.

"It's more than that. You've been quiet, and shy around me since I got home two weeks ago. You won't let me do anything more than hug or kiss you lightly. I've tried to make out with you every time we've been alone, maybe even a little foreplay but you just aren't into it or pull away from me. So what's wrong?" Hayden asked again.

"I just...don't feel right about doing it, I didn't want us...to go too far and...end up in another situation like last time. You told me you couldn't handle it again..." Avery looked down.

"I can't handle you being pregnant again right now, because I'm still deployed and I wouldn't be able to be there for you," Hayden said, "There's more, don't think I didn't notice that you're not wearing your normal clothes either. You're wearing baggier stuff now, sweaters and loose jeans with a belt. If I'm doing something to upset you and make you shy away from me then you need to tell me so I can make it better,"

"No, it's not you, Hayden. It's...me. I just...feel like I'm not beautiful to you anymore since the miscarriage." Hayden was a little surprised at her answer, something he hadn't been expecting to hear. She didn't think she was beautiful to him? "I was...the one carrying our baby and...then a month later...there was no more baby, and..." Hayden just pulled her into his arms hearing in her voice that she was about to cry.

"Babe, no. Stop okay? It's not your fault. You heard the doctor, sometimes it just happens. It was nothing you did. Why don't you think you're beautiful to me, don't you know that every time I see you I only think to myself that I was blessed with a Goddess in my arms?" Hayden said softly to her.

"But you wouldn't touch me anymore. You wouldn't make out with me, foreplay, anything..." Avery said trying not to cry.

"Because it was too soon, Avery. You'd...just had the miscarriage only a few months before and I know how heated we can get when we mess around, I didn't have any protection on me and you weren't on birth control. You would have gotten pregnant-we had this discussion already. All that aside...don't ever think you're not beautiful because you are to me no matter what happens. Okay, you're my Sky Eyes and the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. And don't take that the wrong way because ever since the day I met you...I've only had eyes for you." Hayden lifted her chin with a soft smile, he kissed her deeply as she melted into it right away. Her arms wrapped around his neck as his hand cupped her cheek, the other falling behind her back and laying her down on the bed and staying over her as the kisses deepened and became more passionate.

(Lemon Start)

Hayden's kisses were fierce but Avery loved it, he was laying on top of her while her hands were moving up and down his covered back and he was kissing her neck making her moaning lightly. "What are...you doing-you know that turns me on..." Avery whispered out.

"I know, that's the point." Hayden replied as he pulled her up with him and took off her shirt and bra, he leaned in kissing her again as his hands rested on her breasts and massaged them softly, rolling her nipples between his fingers carefully.

"Mm, Hayden..." Avery moaned out as she reached for the bottom of his shirt and pulled it up and over his head: he sat up long enough to get it off his arms and tossed to the floor with her shirt and bra. Hayden kissed from her lips, along her jawline, to her neck then farther down to her breasts where he massaged one-licking and sucking the other. After a few minutes, he switched and did the same to the other one. "Gods..." she breathed out at the feelings rippling through body like waves.

"You're so damn beautiful, Avery..." Hayden said softly as he kissed down the center of her body reaching her pajama pants-slipping his fingers under the waistband and pulled them down along with her underwear, then got them out of the way as he leaned over her and let his fingers run over her womanhood-effectively making her shiver in pleasure before he moved his head between her legs and began licking up and down her folds, using the tip of his tongue on her clit which drove her wild.

"Ah, Hayden..." She ran her fingers over his slightly shaved head and playing with the little bit of auburn at the front. Hayden kept up his actions which made her moan loudly, thanking the Gods her parents weren't home right now. After about three minutes of eating her out, Hayden slipped in two fingers, pumping them in and out of her which made her back arch slightly. It didn't take Avery very long to reach orgasm after Hayden curved his fingers upward to hit her G-spot. He left her panting hard but smiling so he'd say he did his job right. Avery sat up as she unbuttoned his pants and pulled the zipper down, Hayden stood up so she could get them off of him-then while he was standing she lightly gripped his hardened length and stroked him before starting to suck on and lick around which made him groan in pleasure.

Hayden let her continue for another few minutes before he panted out as he got closer, "Avery..." he moaned, Avery kept going until he held her head carefully and running his fingers through her blond hair-his length twitched in her grasp before he grunted and came hard in her mouth: she swallowed it before pulling off with a smile.

"Ready to finish the movie?" Avery smiled, Hayden grinned as he pushed her down on the bed lightly. "What are you doing?" she asked curiously when she sat up slightly to watch him get into the back pocket of his jeans and pull out his wallet, he opened it up and pull something out that she couldn't really see because the lights were off after Hayden turned the TV off. Hayden soon was over her, he kissed her deeply and she melted into it again as he spread her legs a bit and his hardened length pressed at her entrance. "Hayden! You said...we weren't doing that right now..." Avery gasped breaking the kiss.

"No. I said we weren't having unprotected sex, I came prepared this time," Hayden smiled at her.

"Is that what you were getting when we stopped at the store on the way home?" Avery asked, Hayden nodded.

"It was, so why don't you lay back down and let me make love to you?" Hayden whispered in her ear. She blushed as she laid her head back down and Hayden kissed her again before pushing himself within her core. She tensed at first then panted and relaxed as he started thrusting within her at a steady pace: her moans were instant as her hands moved to his arms and she spread her legs more by wrapping them around his waist. "You're so tight-not sure how long I'm gonna last if you keep tightening like that..." Hayden panted slightly.

"Can't...help it-feels so...good," Avery moaned as they kissed again, "Gods, Hayden...faster, harder please!" she pleaded and Hayden was happy to oblige her as he adjusted himself to on his knees while holding her legs up with his arms and beginning to pick up the speed and force in his thrusts. "Yes!" Avery moaned loudly.

"Fuck..." Hayden moaned-neither one of them were going to last long. They hadn't had sex in about a year and the first time they ever did it, both of them were wasted. Hayden had read up on drunk sex: because of the numb feeling you last longer. They weren't drunk right now, it was full on sober sex and they loved it. Hayden had been watching the calendar for the last week or so and he knew even if the condom failed, she wasn't anywhere near her fertile week. It was one of the main reasons he decided to do this with her. He had a feeling she might feel un-pretty to him when he noticed the baggy clothes, that and he really did want to make love to her, the right way-if it could be said that way. They changed positions once or twice: Avery being on top of him for about seven minutes before switching to doggy style for another ten minutes. Now back to missionary, they were already at their climaxes.

"Thor yes...yes, right there! Fuck...Hayden...I'm gonna cum!" Avery moaned loudly.

"Me too. Cum then-cum for me babe..." Hayden panted hard as he picked up speed and force again, his thumb moving to just above her clit to massage it and it sent her right over the edge.

"Gods, Hayden!" Avery moaned out gripping his arms and arching her back up as she came, and even squirted a little.

"Fuck! Avery, I'm cumming!" Hayden groaned out with a grunt as he just about pounded into her a final time where he released as well. Both panting hard as he lowered himself over her and kissed her deeply, he reached down and pulled out-making sure the condom stayed on and nothing leaked out into her. He sat up on the edge of the bed and pulled it off carefully, then tied it off and threw it in the garbage. Hayden grabbed a towel from the laundry basket so Avery could clean off first, then she handed it back to him to do the same.

(Lemon End)

With both cleaned off now, Avery and him both got dressed although Hayden stayed shirtless as she laid against his chest and snuggled close with his arm around her. "That was...amazing..." Avery smiled.

"I know right...much better than drunk sex." Hayden chuckled a bit but yawned. It might of only been 8:30pm but they were beat tired after all that and both of them knew they would be going to sleep shortly. "Finish the movie in the morning before you have class?" Avery nodded to him as she yawned and soon fell to sleep. It was definitely a good night, and bonus that he didn't tell her: he had more condoms so maybe they'd do it again before Friday, if he did he was going to surprise her with it because he enjoyed that as much as she did. They were protected and he didn't feel the fear of getting her pregnant, so he didn't mind making love to her at all anymore. They might as well enjoy the opportunity while it was around because on Friday at 10am, he was flying back to Iraq to continue his tour. Hayden kissed her forehead and then closed his eyes falling to sleep after about ten minutes, so far it was definitely one of the best nights of his life.