=Normal POV=
{May 2011}
It had been a month since Astrid made the decision to break up with Thuggory when he came home on leave. Astrid did love him, but not in a romantic sense. Thuggory was more of a best friend who was male, and Astrid felt that it wasn't fair to be dating him if she couldn't give her full heart to Thuggory. Another part of Astrid believed that if things were meant to be between her and Thuggory, then they would make it back to one another at a later time, but for now, it was best to part ways and see where life takes her. Astrid wanted Hiccup, but would never be that girl who tries to break up the current relationship between two people; it was not the kind of person she was. Astrid would focus on work, and training to try out for the Archian State Racing League next time it was being held. At the moment, Astrid was nervous because Thuggory called last night to say he was coming home for two-week leave today and would be landing later in the afternoon. Astrid assumed that he would go see his father, Mogadon first, and spend some time with him before coming to see her. Astrid felt that this would give her time to prepare to break up with Thuggory when they inevitably got together for a date.
Astrid had turned nineteen-years-old on March 15, 2011 and knew Thuggory was turning twenty in June. Astrid remembered when Hiccup turned nineteen, that happened in back in February because Astrid took her chance to send him a Happy Birthday message on the 28th. Hiccup was a leap-year child, so his next official birthday on February 29th wouldn't happen until next year; 2012. Astrid loved how Hiccup made her laugh on his birthday because he made a comment that technically he was only four-years-old and it wasn't proper for someone of his age to be dating an older woman, referring to Camicazi, of course, who was just eighteen until August this year. Hiccup had a beautiful smile that could light up the world, and he was a man of his word too. If Hiccup promised something, then he would keep it according to Cami. Astrid knew that Hiccup and Cami have had sex with one another; Cami had no shame in admitting that she wasn't a virgin because she and Hiccup had sex on what would be Hiccup's seventeenth birthday when Cami was still sixteen. Technically speaking, they started having sex in what was Hiccup's Senior Year of High School and Camicazi's Junior since Hiccup jumped a grade and graduated at seventeen.
Astrid knew about all her friend's virginity status. Heather and Fishlegs were virgins, but they used foreplay to get off and were saving sex for marriage in 2012. Ruffnut and Throk had sex at the one-year mark of dating in September 2009 when we were Seniors in High School. Snotlout had sex when he was sixteen, the youngest of all the friends to lose his virginity to a girl he'd been with for ten months. After the deed was done, that girl left him. Tuffnut and Astrid were still virgins, wanting to take the same path as Heather and Fishlegs with waiting until they were married, or at least in a stable relationship with someone they loved and things would last and meet the ultimate goal of being married. Astrid and Thuggory considered the possibility of having sex if they made it two years, but he's deployed and Astrid was preparing to leave him because she didn't love him. For a reason unknown to her still, she wanted to be with Hiccup; she was very attracted to him, and her feelings for Hiccup were stronger than what she felt for Thuggory. It wasn't fair to be with Thuggory when she didn't love him entirely, and couldn't because she wanted someone else who she couldn't have.
Astrid didn't know who she would be with and end up marrying, but that was part of the journey for life. Astrid felt that if she liked Hiccup this much, and they were meant to be, then they would end up together. That is what Astrid believed; that the person she was destined or fated to be with would find their way into her life. Feelings mattered to a degree, and while she cared deeply for Thuggory, she cared more for Hiccup even if they weren't together. For now, Astrid would leave Thuggory and see where life took her.
{A Few Days Later}
As expected, Thuggory came home three days ago, and after spending some time with his dad; he asked Astrid out for a date. That was happening now; the two met up at a diner for lunch, and had been seated in a small booth.
"I'm glad you were able to meet me for lunch today, babe. It's been so long," Thuggory started the conversation between them.
"I know. These last nine months have dragged on," Astrid exaggerated with a smile. "I've missed you,"
"I missed you too," Thuggory replied.
"How have things been in Afghanistan?" Astrid asked.
"Quiet right now, that's why a lot of people are taking their leave time. We don't like to separate when it's heavy," Thuggory informed.
"Of course, makes sense. How's Hiccup, Eret, and Cody?" Astrid wondered.
"All doing okay. The last death hit the team hard because it was one in our platoon," Thuggory sighed. "I think it hurt Hiccup the most; he's been kind of down since it happened last month,"
"Well, I hope he'll be okay. Tell him to talk to someone, bottling it is the worst thing he can do," Astrid offered.
"I will relay the message when I get back at the end of next week," Thuggory nodded. It was silent between them for a few minutes. "I feel like you want to say something to me, but don't know how to begin,"
"I was, uh, getting the same vibe from you," Astrid admitted.
"You're good a reading people. Yes, there…is something I was hoping to talk to you about, and I didn't want you to get upset, so I was trying to find the right words," Thuggory stated.
"That's actually what I was trying to do too, but I feel as though it might be better to just say it rather than beat around the bush," Astrid said.
"I agree. Um, ladies first?" Thuggory motioned to her.
"Alright. The thing is; I like you a lot, Thuggory, and I've loved being with you this past year and a half. However, I can't bring myself to stay with you as old feelings for another have not faded. It's…true that I've never had a boyfriend before you, but I did have a crush who I still care for and I feel that it's not fair to you that we're together and I'm not giving you all of my heart because I can't," Astrid said calmly.
"Wow. I, uh, was not expecting that," Thuggory blinked in surprise.
"I'm…so sorry, Thuggory," Astrid looked down. Thuggory quickly reached a hand over the table and placed it on hers.
"No, no! Astrid, it's okay. I'm…not upset. I'm actually happy that's what you wanted to talk to me about because it's the same thing I had to say to you," Thuggory said as Astrid looked at him now. "Do you remember the night of the Marine Ball when I told Cody and Eret that I had someone but we had a falling out?" Astrid nodded to him, "Well, that girl was my ex. We…had a massive fight because I wouldn't sleep with her; I hadn't been ready at eighteen to be intimate with her because we'd only been dating six months, and I would have preferred to wait until we had more time in. Initially, she broke up with me and hooked up with someone else, but I must admit that over the last five or so months, she and I have been talking again. She…wants another chance, and all my feelings for her returned, but I wasn't sure about taking her back until I knew she understood why we fought and broke up, and also, that I could talk to you in person to end things,"
"Huh, I guess we both ended up in the same boat on that one," Astrid smiled a bit. "So, we agree to break up mutually then? And remain friends? I don't want to lose that if we can avoid such?"
"I am…more than okay with that, Astrid. And yes, of course we will remain friends. Thank you, for being so understanding," Thuggory smiled back.
"Thank you for the same. Friends then?" Astrid asked as she and Thuggory ended up shaking hands, nodding in agreement.
"Absolutely. Now, I say we enjoy our food," Thuggory told her. Astrid couldn't agree more, and she was glad things worked out this way. Now, she could keep her friendship with Thuggory, and knew he was going to be alright since he had someone else to go to. Astrid could focus on her life, and see where it went without worry she broke somebody's heart over her feelings for Hiccup; that was something she couldn't reveal to Thuggory because she knew that Hiccup and he was best friends. Telling Thuggory that would only start problems, and Astrid didn't want that. All Astrid wanted was to live her life and see where it took her and brought into her life.
=Camicazi's POV=
{August 2011}
It's been a year that Hiccup has been deployed now. We're back to August, and I'm nineteen today! I was hoping that Hiccup wouldn't be too busy and could get a phone call in. I missed him a lot, and I was surprised that he hadn't taken his leave time yet. I wanted to ask him about that if we managed to talk today. I was brought from my thoughts by ringing; I glanced at my phone to see a call from Skype, and it was Hiccup! I answered it quickly.
"Hi, baby!" I said with a bright smile.
~Hey, babe. Happy Birthday.~ Hiccup replied with a small smile.
"Thank you. I was hoping you'd be able to call tonight. It's what…Like 8:45 pm over there right now?" I asked.
~Yeah. The team and I just got off a twelve-hour guard and had dinner. What are you up to?~ Hiccup questioned.
"Sitting at home for a birthday dinner with my parents and grandparents, but they aren't due home until 6 pm my time. I'm in Berkville right now,"I informed.
~Well, I'm glad I could call then, and not interrupt a meal. Oh, and happy four-year anniversary too.~ Hiccup said and I smiled broadly.
"Happy Anni to you too, baby. I can't believe it's been four years already! When will I get to see you? I saw Thuggory back in May; that was the half-way mark of your eighteen months, wasn't it?" I asked.
~I don't know. Hopefully soon, I could use a break from all this.~ Hiccup admitted with a sigh.
"What's going on, Hiccup? Did something happen?" I inquired gently.
~It's war, Cami. That's what's happening.~ Hiccup said and I frowned a bit because he sounded annoyed almost. ~Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you, babe. It's just kind of stressful right now, and I need some time off, but can't take it until I'm approved.~
"Well, maybe I can take your mind off things and relax you. I'm…in my room right now, and no one is due home for at least two hours. Why…don't you sneak off somewhere quiet?" I suggested in a seductive voice.
~Quiet? Cami, come on. I live in a barrack with thirty-five other males.~ Hiccup reminded.
"What about the bathroom?" I tried while slipping my hand down the front of my pajama pants and into my underwear. I started sliding my finger between my folds, letting out a small moan.
~No, Cami. Stop it. You'll just have to wait until I get home for two weeks.~ Hiccup informed.
"Please?" I asked while still rubbing myself a few times before pushing a finger in my core and moaning a little louder. "We can be quick,"
~God damn it, Camicazi! I said no!~ Hiccup said in an irritated tone as I stopped fast.
"What gives, Hiccup? You're always down for a little phone sex, especially when you're stressed out and we can't physically get together to make love," I demanded now.
~You're trying to have phone sex with me through Skype when you know I'm deployed and CAN'T. There is nowhere on this base I could go to masturbate. Also, I'm not using the porta-potties to masturbate. I know you want to help me, but that's not going to fix anything. I'm not in the mood, and I don't have time. You know I can be called at any time to go fight, do a mission, patrol, even a guard shift regardless that I've already done one today. Alright? I'm sorry, but you're just gonna have to wait until I get my leave.~ Hiccup remarked.
"What's your problem, and don't tell me nothing. You've been there since last August, Hiccup, and you're…different. Moody, distant, always distracted or uninterested. Tell me what's going on, please?" I begged.
~Cami, it's war, okay? I'm always busy with work or sleeping. Right now, I'm tired, and I don't feel good. I don't want to fight with you, so I'm gonna go get some rest, and hopefully not be sick tomorrow. I'll call you then. I love you, babe. Goodnight.~ Hiccup said, and before I could reply, he ended the video call. I stared at the phone, shocked about everything he'd said. Most of all, he…hung up on me, and got mad because I wanted to help him relax? Well, fine then. If that's how he wanted to be, then whatever. I'll talk to him when he decides I'm important enough. I got dressed and left the house, then grabbed Mimic, and flew to the University. After arriving, I put Mimic away, then moved to the D Dormitory. I located the room I was looking for, and knocked on the door.
=Normal POV=
The door opened as Camicazi saw Harald Hendersen, the male she spoke to at the beginning of the year, knowing he was at the University now because dorm students didn't have to leave over the summer break.
"Decided to take me up on my offer?" Harald asked. Camicazi pushed him inside the room and shut the door.
"You here alone?" Cami asked.
"Yep. I haven't been assigned a new roommate yet," Harald smiled.
"Good. You want to show me a good time?" Camicazi inquired as Harald grinned a bit.
"You wanna have sex?" Harald questioned. Camicazi leaned in and kissed him, then she locked the door, backed Harald up until he fell on his bed with Camicazi on top of him. From there, the two proceeded to have sex. Camicazi didn't care; it's not like Hiccup would ever find out since she wasn't a virgin before all this anyway. Camicazi was going to enjoy college alright, and when Hiccup came home for leave, and even when the tour ended, she would hang with him and be the perfect little girlfriend, but for now, no. Camicazi had been holding off for a year, and Hiccup was only proving to her now that he didn't have time for her, so she didn't have to wait around for him. Camicazi was going to do what she wanted while he was away, then when he came back; it would be like nothing ever happened.
