=Normal POV=
[Friday, 9/23/2022-4:15 pm]
[Isle of Berk; Hiccup's House]
Astrid and Hiccup had a peaceful night in the new house together, even though they were just sleeping. Hiccup ended up knocking out first, and then Astrid right after within ten minutes. The night wasn't all easy. Unfortunately; Hiccup woke up around 1 am because someone was setting off fireworks, and it spooked him. And then at 4:30 am; Hiccup was abruptly awoken because of a pretty intense nightmare. Astrid was semi-awake for it, and she wasn't sure what to do except let him know that everything was okay and he was home safe and sound. Hiccup came out of it, then went to splash his face. Hiccup took some time to relax before he was able to lay back down and fall asleep again. Hiccup and Astrid both ended up sleeping in until about 9:45 am; they got up, showered, got dressed, had breakfast and then finally headed out around 11 am to get what was needed for the big house-warming party.
Hiccup and Astrid returned around 12:30 pm; they put everything away and had a quick snack for lunch before getting to work for the get together. Hiccup did all the cleaning while Astrid cooked, and then when Hiccup finished his stuff, he went to help Astrid out. Honestly; it was an amazing feeling for both of them to be working together in the one house. The two of them, since getting back into a relationship; practically lived together. Either Hiccup was at Astrid's, or she would go to Dagur and Mala's when Hiccup was living there. Now that Hiccup had his own place; Astrid was likely gonna go over there more often than Hiccup visiting her at her parents' place because the two of them would have privacy at Hiccup's. And lowkey, Astrid had loved what Hiccup said last night about getting her a drawer for some of her things at his place.
Hiccup had honestly meant it; he figured they'd be spending a lot of time together at his house now that it was set up. Astrid spending the night would have been nothing out of the blue for them, so why not keep some items there for those situations. At the same time, maybe it was pointless because Hiccup planned on proposing again really soon, so Astrid would be moving in entirely. As Hiccup envisioned; the whole plan was coming together as he'd prayed it would. Hiccup was actually purposely dropping hints regarding the subject of spending their time together in the house, seeing if Astrid would pick up on the fact Hiccup wanted her there with him and that he was doing this on purpose. Getting a house with three bedrooms, a stable environment to start their lives and family. Hiccup definitely wanted Astrid as his wife, and hoped they could have kids shortly after the wedding.
"Well, that's everything," Astrid smiled at Hiccup as they admired the work.
"Yeah, it is," Hiccup agreed with his hand around her waist. "Couldn't have done it without you, babe,"
"Aw, come on. You did most of this, Hiccup," Astrid replied.
"Nah. I just did the hard labor; you made all the choices," Hiccup said.
"Only on your request that I do, so it was still all you," Astrid stated. Hiccup pulled her against his chest in a swift movement as she laughed some.
"And I'm not me without you," Hiccup stared into her blue eyes. Astrid blushed a bit.
"As I am not me without you," Astrid responded gently. .
Hiccup leaned in and kissed her deeply; Astrid's arms came up and wrapped around his neck while the kiss continued. All too quickly, the two lovers began making out. Hiccup backed Astrid up against the back of the couch while they continued kissing feverishly. Hiccup's tongue slid past her lips and over her tongue; the two danced together in a deeper, more passionate kiss. Hiccup's hands were on her hips as their clothed bodies were pressed together. The passion between them only continued to grow over the next ten minutes. Astrid's hands played with the short buzzed hair on the back of Hiccup's head while his hands were roaming up and down her sides. Hiccup picked Astrid up, earning a slight squeal of shock and excitement from her, and he set her on the back of the couch where her legs wrapped around his midsection.
Hiccup's lips shifted from Astrid's lips to kiss along to her neck. Astrid gasped out, grabbed Hiccup's shoulders. "Ah…Hiccup…Mm," escaped her lips. "I want you…"
Hiccup stopped and looked at her softy. "I want you too, but we only got five minutes until everyone gets here…"
"B-But we could just tell them-," Astrid started.
"And as much as I could tell them to show up in an hour; I don't want us having to rush through doing this for the first time. Well, first time in a long time…I don't want to just fuck you, babe…I want to make love to you without a limit. Like we used to when we could have our fun and lay around for a bit, or all night. Know what I mean?" Hiccup asked.
"I do. Can we…Maybe do it while on vacation?" Astrid hoped.
"I think that's more of a definite than a maybe, Milady," Hiccup smiled. "My fault, I shouldn't have started the kissing; we both know what it does to us when we get too into it,"
"I'm just as guilty," Astrid blushed.
"Also, that's another reason we should wait instead of me telling everyone come later…I just realized I don't have any protection. Stopped carrying it around a long time ago now when I realized I was unable to get an erection with anyone but you," Hiccup muttered.
"At least I know you could never cheat on me," Astrid joked.
"Ha-ha, very funny. As if I would, but very well made point regardless," Hiccup laughed a little and Astrid did as well. "I guess no one can spark the fire except you,"
"I'll take pride in that," Astrid smiled as she got down off the couch, fixing her outfit a bit. Toothless suddenly barked which got Hiccup and Astrid to look out the window and seeing car pulling up to the house. Some in the driveway, others along the side of the road.
"Good thing we stopped when we did," Hiccup chuckled. "I'm sure them pulling up to see us on the verge of having sex would have a been pleasant welcome to our humble abode,"
"Seriously," Astrid giggled. Hiccup thought it was funny that she didn't make any comment about him saying it was their place. "Well, let's get this going then. Just think-," she started.
"Tomorrow morning; we're on vacation," Hiccup finished with a smile and nod to her. Hiccup offered his hand as Astrid took it and they headed for the entry door. The two took a deep breath before opening the door as everyone was parking their vehicles and stepping out, wondering if they were in the right place. "Hey, everyone!" Hiccup called from the front porch.
"We're glad you found it okay," Astrid added in with a wave.
"What are you doing here already sweetheart?" Asvora questioned.
"I spent the night with Hiccup; I've been helping him get everything set up here," Astrid smiled lightly.
"Your house is beautiful, Hiccup!" Valka beamed.
"Thanks, Mom," Hiccup replied. "Well, let's all get inside. I'll give ya a tour," he mentioned. Hiccup had invited everyone important to him to this event; it was sort of a big deal. And originally; he was going to use it to propose to Astrid, but decided to hold off and wait until they were camping. Astrid was getting something tonight, but not a ring; not yet. First in were Stoick, Valka, and Gobber. After them it was Calder and Asvora. Next was the Jorgenson Family of Spitelout, Freda, Adelaide, and Snotlout. Minden entered with Snotlout. Dagur, Mala, Magne, and Dagny followed behind the Jorgenson's. Next in was Tuffnut and Ruffnut; then Heather and Fishlegs. Thuggory, Camicazi, and Eret were last.
"Damn, Hiccup…I'm jealous. I think yours is nicer than mine," Dagur stated, nodding is head while looking around the general space they were in.
"I doubt that, but hey; you're welcome to admire all you want," Hiccup smiled. "If you have coats, I'll take them," he offered. Astrid and Hiccup took any coats and set them in the hall closet off to the left behind the entry door. Hiccup returned after getting all the coats hung nicely and smiled while bringing his hands together. "So, who wants the tour?" All of their hands shot up with excitement.
"I'll go make sure the appetizers and food is ready to be served, babe," Astrid kissed his cheek, heading off into the kitchen.
"How I got so lucky to have that woman in my life; I'll never understand," Hiccup shook his head a bit, still smiling. "Anyway," he redirected his attention to the guests. "Welcome to the main space. Living room, complete with fireplace and picture window. Just across the way is the kitchen and dining area where my lovely girlfriend is," he stated as Astrid blushed a little, tucking some hair behind her right ear. "Down this hallway," Hiccup guided them towards the hallway off to the right of them next to the fireplace. "The right door is designated laundry. Your left holds the stairs to the basement, and the door at the end of the hall is to the two-car garage,"
Everyone took a turn in small groups to peer down and look inside before returning to the living room. "And down this hall is everything else inside the home. The first door on the right is the main space bathroom, a full one. The door just beside it is the utility closet; I mainly use it for coats, and some storage. These two doors on the left are two of the bedrooms, the last one is currently converted into a home office. And this door over here is to the master bedroom," Hiccup opened it and led them all inside. "And this door right here is to the master bathroom," he added.
"It's lovely," Asvora smiled gently.
"I have to say the military takes good care of its personnel," Eret nodded.
"Not to be that guy here, but…Son, why did you need all this? I mean…It's just you and Toothless," Stoick mentioned.
"Seems like you're paying for a whole lot of extra you don't need," Calder chimed in. "This is more for a family, not a single man,"
"I have my reasons," Hiccup stated calmly. "And I'm not single; I'm dating your beautiful daughter,"
"You know what we meant," Stoick sighed. "A married man with a wife and kids,"
"I take it you aren't going to share those with us?" Gobber arched a brow.
"Let's leave it at having full security for my life," Hiccup smiled casually with his hands in his pockets.
"You bought this house?" Dagur asked.
"Gods no," Hiccup laughed. "But it will be mine in fourteen years,"
"Beg your pardon," Valka blinked.
"This is a rent to own house. I pay the rent until the buy price is paid off," Hiccup informed. "Was sure I explained this once already," he added.
"And…How much is this house that it's yours in fourteen years?" Thuggory inquired.
"$269,000. I pay $1,600 a month for the next fourteen years and then it's mine," Hiccup replied. "And that price a month includes all utilities. A company employed by the military takes care of all maintenance and lawn care. I just have to keep it clean, put food in it, and pay my personal expenses such as car insurance, cell phone, internet, and cable. Was a pretty nice deal if you ask me,"
"I'll say. Geeze," Eret chuckled.
"It's wonderful, son," Valka hugged him. "You're basically set for the rest of your life,"
"That was the idea behind it," Hiccup nodded. "Besides, you know me, Mom," Hiccup led them back into the main area as he looked Astrid's way with a soft smile. "I like to be ahead of the game for whatever life throws my way," the others noticed he was looking at Astrid. "It won't be me and Toothless forever," he added. "And when that changes; I've got the room for more without the need to look for a new place to live to accommodate,"
"I'm confused…Was that your way of saying that you're ready for the day you get married and have kids, or telling us that Astrid is gonna move in because she's pregnant?" Snotlout questioned.
"What?!" Astrid whipped around with wide eyes. Hiccup was always staring at his cousin with widened, shocked eyes at the question asked. "Ow! Son of a-," Astrid got so distracted by the question Snotlout asked that she forgot to put the knife down and slit her hand with it. Of course, she only stopped her sentence because of Dagny and Magne in the room.
"Babe, you alright?" Hiccup instantly moved beside Astrid.
"Yeah, just cut my hand…" Astrid hissed.
"Let me see," Hiccup held her hand as she moved the dishtowel. Hiccup inspected the wound; it wasn't too bad. "Doesn't appear you need stitches, always a good sign," he informed as he went under the sink and opened the green metal box that had a big red on it signaling it was a first-aid kit. Hiccup grabbed a few things out of it and brought them on the counter to take care of Astrid's hand.
"Wouldn't have slipped if Snotlout hadn't pulled my attention away with his ridiculous question," Astrid muttered while Hiccup applied anti-bacterial cream; then some gauze, and finally, wrapping the injury and securing it in place. "Medical training?"
"Standard wound care is required to be taught in basic training," Thuggory informed.
"Well, Hiccup took his medical training farther than the rest of us because he was bored, so he can do bigger injuries and stitches if necessary," Eret said.
"I'd like to think that further medical training paid off when emergency care was needed while we were stranded and one of you, pretty sure it was Dagur, needed it," Hiccup remarked. "And seriously…What the hell, Snotlout? Why would you ask that?" Hiccup inquired.
"Seemed like you did all this house stuff to prepare for a future coming soon is all. I mean…You two have only been together for three months and constantly spending the night at each other's places…" Snotlout shrugged.
"If this were a brand new relationship, we likely wouldn't be…But Astrid and I just kind'a picked up where we left off eight years ago," Hiccup said.
"We both agreed on that," Astrid added.
"So…It's highly likely to say that you two have already gone back to having sex and it's possible she is pregnant?" Tuffnut asked as Adelaide and Ruffnut smacked him in the arm, one on each side. "Ow!"
"No, I'm not!" Astrid screeched.
"Easy, Milady…" Hiccup held her unhurt hand as she took a deep breath before Hiccup looked at everyone else. "For your information, not that it's any of anyone's business but ours…" Hiccup mumbled. "Astrid and I haven't had sex since getting back together three months ago,"
"Alright, alright…Let's everyone calm down," Asvora stated.
"Yes, I agree," Valka nodded. "This is Hiccup's house, and we're merely guests no matter who we are to him or Astrid,"
"So let's be mindful and respectful," Asvora finished.
"Sorry," the group, or at least those guilty of believing Astrid was pregnant, said.
"it's fine…" Hiccup replied. "Let's just enjoy the party. Babe, I'll take over the rest of preparing stuff, go on and relax. You earned the break after all the help you gave me the past two weeks," he smiled to her.
"Okay," Astrid nodded as they shared a kiss and she moved into the living room with the others.
"Have a seat, please," Hiccup told them as he cleaned off the knife and got a new one to continue the work Astrid was doing before she got hurt. Hiccup couldn't believe that some of them believed he did all this because Astrid was pregnant; the two of them hadn't even had sex. Though, Hiccup and Astrid have gotten real close to doing it twice in the past three months. Once when they got back together, rather the night it was discussed to date again, and then again tonight before everyone arrived. And it had been decided that they would probably doing it while on vacation, which thankfully, started tomorrow.
Everyone sat down as Hiccup finished things and brought in the snack trays. "There are drinks in the fridge. Soda, water, juice, even beer," Astrid mentioned.
"Thanks, babe. Forgot that," Hiccup said.
"Always got your back, babe," Astrid winked.
"And I yours," Hiccup replied lightly as he sat down beside her. "I didn't really make a dinner, but there are some bigger foods than crackers and stuff in the dining room on the table," he added.
"This is fine for now, son," Stoick chuckled. Hiccup nodded, relaxing finally. Honestly, he and Astrid couldn't wait for tomorrow now after the past two weeks. Vacation would be good for them. Hiccup and Astrid were both packed up, and ready to go. Even Stormfly was already at the house, sharing Toothless's large-size bed; the two were curled up together on it in front of the fireplace. Hiccup didn't get it going because it was still kind of warm outside and the extra heat wasn't necessary. Hiccup and Astrid discussed telling everyone about their vacation tonight, just so they wouldn't worry when the two weren't on Berk for a week.
The plan was to catch a seaplane morning flight from the Berk Transportation Center to Dragon's Edge; it was an hour and a half flight. Thankfully, this was a flight that ran every day, mostly all day and it was inexpensive. Taking the ferry would be a couple hours, as would driving. Flying seemed to be the best option. Once they arrived on the island; the two would be taking a Campground Shuttle to the campground from the Dragon's Edge Transportation Docks. Hiccup loved that Astrid had no idea he booked them a lakeside RV site; it was his little surprise for her because he knew she wasn't overly fond of sleeping in a tent. The only thing Hiccup had to do was put food in the RV for the week they'd be there; simple enough. Everything they would need was provided or included in the price he paid for this. And Hiccup didn't mind spending the money because it was well worth it for what he had planned while they were away. Hiccup couldn't wait, and neither could Astrid.
