=Astrid's POV=

{Friday, October 1, 2021-7:35 pm}

(Haddock Manor)

I stood positively floored at the information I just learned. Sure, realizing Hiccup lived one of the most historic places on Berk and that he was an extremely wealthy guy was surprising. And then seeing that Hiccup could cook, and sing was pretty cool too. However, I was not prepared to learn that Hiccup had a girlfriend of two years, nor that he had a baby; a daughter to be precise. Hiccup's girlfriend, Olivia, was downright gorgeous. And his little girl was even cuter. My friends and boyfriend were just as stunned as me at the news; we never expected something like this, much like the rest of this evening since following Hiccup here. Everything since arriving has been one more shocking piece of information about Hiccup after another. But this took the cake. Unfortunately, I'm also confused about a couple things. I understand not flaunting that you have money or a mansion-style home. I get not telling anyone that you can cook or sing; that's personal choice to reveal to others. Something that doesn't make sense is Hiccup has been with this girl for two years, and we've never seen her at school.

Snapping out of my state, I put my hands on my hips. "So you've been with this girl for two years?" I asked.

"Yes, and again; her name is Olivia, Astrid," Hiccup reminded.

"Why have we never seen her before?" I remarked.

"Not that it's any of your business, but I'm home-schooled," Olivia said. "My brother and I both are,"

"Then how did you and Hiccup meet?" Nadia wondered.

"Uh, summer vacation in June 2019," Olivia stated.

"Our families were both on vacation at the Dragon's Edge Campground, our sites across the way from one another. We were fifteen and ended up at a lot of the same places around the grounds. Pool, beach, craft shop, camp store; so we started talking and hanging out more. Eventually, learning that we're both from Berk," Hiccup smiled.

"Yep, we exchanged numbers, continued to see one another. Started like each other, and began dating two months later in August," Olivia informed proudly. "Never been happier," she added, leaning her head on Hiccup's shoulder with her arms around his midsection. Hiccup held Runa in his left arm, then wrapped his right around Olivia. Hiccup smiled, leaning down to kiss his girlfriend's forehead.

"Come on, sis! You promised to take me for ice cream. Mom and dad want us home by 8 pm!" Birger complained. Olivia groaned in defeat. Hiccup chuckled a little as he turned to face Olivia's little brother.

"If you promise to stop giving your sister a hard time; I'll have Hagen get you a to-go ice cream sundae," Hiccup offered. Birger's eyes widened, nodding his head up and down quickly as Hiccup laughed a little. "Hagen!" the man from the kitchen earlier hurried in.

"Yes, Master Hiccup?" Hagen smiled.

"Will you take Birger here to the kitchen to prepare a on-the-go ice cream, please?" Hiccup asked.

"Certainly!" Hagen nodded, leading Birger away.

"Thank you," Olivia breathed out.

"It's what I do, Milady," Hiccup reminded, kissing her cheek. "How's little lady been all day?"

"Perfect; the schedule we've been trying to get her on seems to be holding. I just fed her three ounces at about 3:30-ish, so she'll be due to eat anytime. I changed her an hour after the feeding, and she's been sleeping since then. The bag is fully stocked with everything you need for the weekend," Olivia said gently.

"Awesome, but you know I keep a full stock here in her nursery, right?" Hiccup laughed a little.

"I can't help it; I like being prepared," Olivia mumbled. Hiccup kissed her again as she blushed a little, but returned it. "You sure you got her all week?"

"Babe, she's my daughter; I think I can handle it. And we've done this before," Hiccup reminded.

"No, I usually bring her Fridays, and we hang out Saturday and Sunday, and you bring her and me to my house after dinner. You've never had Runa all week before," Olivia sighed.

"Milady, I got this. I took the whole week off work so you can go with your parents and brother to that family wedding in the states," Hiccup informed assuringly. "Besides, no doubt my mother will hog Runa the entire time," he added as Olivia nodded.

"True," Olivia agreed. "Well, still…I'll be checking in,"

"I expected nothing less," Hiccup said with a smile. At that moment, Birger returned with a plastic bowl filled with a marvelous looking sundae with hot fudge, sprinkles, cherries, whip cream, and a strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla mix of ice cream. The boy was beaming with delight at his treat, taking slow bites and savoring them. "Well, he should be quiet the entire drive home for you,"

"Thank Odin…" Olivia said relieved. "We better get going. My parents just had to pick a 9 pm flight; I'll probably call tomorrow morning," she enlightened.

"We'll be here," Hiccup said gently.

"I-If there's any problems…" Olivia began.

"Babe, chill. I got it under control, okay? Take Birger, get home, have a safe flight, call me when you can, and enjoy the week off. The baby and I will be good. I have a car seat, diaper bag, full stash of clothes, diapers, wipes, formula, onesies, socks, shoes, and age-appropriate toys. Everything is going to be fine. I promise," Hiccup assured Olivia.

"You're just too amazing sometimes," Olivia hugged him.

"I'm just me," Hiccup smiled. "Now, go on and get out of here. When you get back on Friday, we can spend the entire weekend together with Runa,"

"You mean I can sleep over?" Olivia said, shocked and slightly excited.

"I don't see why not," Hiccup replied.

"I love you," Olivia ran her fingers through his hair, then stroked his cheek.

"I love you too," Hiccup responded. The two shared another passionate kiss between them, which lasted about ten seconds. Olivia leaned down and kissed Runa's forehead, then she grabbed Birger by his sweater and pulled him out of the room, soon exiting the house.

"Hand over my niece," Gobber reached for the baby.

"Can't a father have five minutes with his little girl before everyone starts wanting to hold her?" Hiccup mumbled. "You can have her after she eats," he added. Gobber huffed, sitting down as Hiccup looked at the little girl in his arms, who was awake now and sucking on her pacifier.

"So, you only get her on the weekends?" Ragna asked.

"It's easier because I have school and work," Hiccup said. "My shifts are Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 10:30 pm. I get lil lady Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Except for this week; I get her until next Sunday," he smiled. "After High School, Olivia and Runa will probably be living here full time," Runa began to whimper, then cry. "Must be time to eat," Hiccup got up, moving to the kitchen, and then returning with a burp rag and shaking a bottle back and forth before sitting down in a recliner chair. Hiccup positioned his arms, adjusted the burp rag, then pulled the pacifier and replaced it with the bottle. Using his foot on the floor, he moved the chair to rock slightly while feeding his daughter.

I still couldn't believe all this; Hiccup having a girlfriend and baby. However, I couldn't deny that for a seventeen-year-old father; Hiccup was an excellent dad. Personally; I didn't find anything else more attractive than a man who stepped up to the plate in times of unexpected challenges.

"How did all this happen?" I inquired.

"What?" Hiccup replied, not opening his eyes.

"The baby," Thuggory mentioned.

"Well, I mean; I'm pretty sure we took Sex Ed already, but babies are made when two people who love each other have sexual intercourse during a time a woman ovulates, and he ejaculates inside-," Hiccup started.

"Oh, my Gods!" Camicazi screeched. "We know how babies are made!"

Hiccup started chuckling. "Perhaps be more specific with your question then,"

"How old is she?" Eret tried. "When was she born?"

"Runa is currently three months old; it will be four on the 11th. Runa was born June 11th, Thursday, on the second floor of Berk Isle General Hospital at 2:37 in the morning," Hiccup informed calmly. "Also, she was delivered about four weeks early. Initially, she was due for Friday, July 9th,"

"Explains why you missed that whole week of school," Thuggory stated.

"Correct. Olivia went into labor right around lunch hour, and I grabbed Stormfly and rushed to the hospital. And then because Runa was born at thirty-six weeks, so they kept her there a few extra days to make sure she was putting on weight, feeding properly, and able to breathe on her own. After that; Liv and I got to bring her home," Hiccup said.

"Was she like, conceived the first time you and Olivia did it?" Ragna wondered.

"Did what? Had sex?" Hiccup looked at Ragna, who nodded. "No. Olivia's and mine's first time was on our one year anniversary, in August 2020. She got pregnant two months later in October,"

"And the cause of pregnancy was…What? Failed birth control?" Astrid stated.

"Actually, it was failed birth control and Plan B. Liv, and I knew we had unprotected sex," Hiccup enlightened.

"Were you looking to have a baby?" Camicazi asked. "Why on Earth did you have unprotected sex?"

"Hey, it's not like it was always unprotected. Sometimes, though, when you're so lost in the moment; you just say fuck it because you don't want to stop. Liv is on birth control, and she keeps Plan B as a backup. However, the doctor assumed that maybe the two pills might have canceled one another out leaving Olivia open to get pregnant since sperm can live in the body for up to five days," Hiccup explained. Half-way through the six-ounce bottle, Hiccup pulled it from Runa's mouth, then set her on his shoulder to burp her. After that was taken care of, Hiccup fixed Runa's position to try and give her a little more.

"So, not to be that guy here, but what about the project?" Gruffnut asked.

"After Runa is fed and changed, then being cuddled to no end by her Great Uncle Gobber; I'll get the files from my father's office, and I'll delegate who is working on what for Monday's due date," Hiccup informed calmly.

"Who says you get to-," Eret began.

"Because it's my goddamn house. And if you don't want me telling Mr. Fishers that you copied my friends and I idea for Berkian Estate, then you'll frigging zip it," Hiccup glared. "I have centuries of information on this place. Who has lived here, for how long, pictures, remodels…And without me; you got nothing except picking your own idea, doing all that research over the weekend to get it done for Monday," Eret was quiet, undoubtedly not liking that Hiccup shut him up again for maybe the third time this evening. Another ten minutes passed as Runa didn't seem to take the rest of the bottle, leaving about two and a half ounces remaining. Hiccup burped Runa a second time, and the baby inadvertently ended up moving the rag with all her fidgeting around. The burp came forward, and then she spit up down the front and back of Hiccup's shirt.

"Ew…" Ragna and Camicazi said. Gruffnut and Thuggory stuck their tongues out in disgust. I didn't know what possessed me to do it, but I picked up the fallen rag and handed it to Hiccup as he thanked me with a nod of his head, and then started trying to dry himself off.

"Give me the little lassie, Hiccup; that way you can go change," Gobber offered. Hiccup handed Runa over to Gobber, as he tried to feed her a little more. Hiccup vanished from the room, then returned about ten minutes later, changed into a pair of dark brown sweatpants and a red t-shirt, then brown slippers on his feet. "She took the rest and burped again,"

"Thanks, Gobber," Hiccup smiled.

"Now, go on with yer report. I got Runa," Gobber smiled. Hiccup nodded, motioning for the others to follow him. Hiccup went across the hall and into his father's office, then opened the bottom drawer of the file cabinet, pulling out a massive, thick file from the back before closing the drawer and heading out of the room. After this, we trailed behind Hiccup up to his bedroom where he had Fishlegs make a list of who would be writing the report for each section he handed out. Hiccup made copies of what they would need, and pictures too as he would not be handing out originals. By 8:30 pm, it was settled.

"I will take care of the folder and cover presentation wise. We will all meet Monday morning at 7:00 am in the library so I can put it together. The report you do will have your name on it, and I will make sure we are all represented on the cover. I have History first period with Snotlout, and Gruffnut, so we'll hand it in," Hiccup explained.

"Got it," we all replied, nodding in understanding. Regardless of our statuses at school; it was really cool of Hiccup to help us out like this.

"Oh, and do a good job because if this grade is anything under an eighty…I'll tell Mr. Fishers everything," Hiccup warned my friends and me. We nodded to him. "Good. Now, it's late, and I think we've spent more than enough time together on each other's presences…So, you all can g-Wait. One more thing…You write this as if you don't know that I live here. You can word it that Haddock's in the past have lived here, but you do not mention that it belongs to my bloodline. Understand? We live out here for the privacy, so I'd like to ask that you, please keep it that way. The more you read in those record; the more you will see why my family and I stay out of the limelight so to speak. I'm helping you out by providing information, you can repay me by continuing to let people think this is Berkian Estates, and the owners like to be left alone,"

"We got it," Thuggory said.

"Appreciated. Come; I'll lead you out," Hiccup said, guiding my friends and me to the exit of the home. We loaded up into our vehicles, then prepared to head out. I couldn't help but glance back into the rearview mirror, seeing Hiccup's figure retreating behind the door of Haddock Manor. All the things I've seen and learned since arriving here, and I still find it utterly astounding, incredible, and totally unbelievable.