=Hiccup's POV=

{August 2013}

Well, it's official. Next month, Astrid and I hit our one year anniversary of dating. I still can't believe we've made it this far, and I love every moment I get to spend with her. I work my five days a week from 6:30 am to 4, or 5 pm except for drill weekend where I get to sleep at the base from Friday to Sunday. Honestly, not much has changed for me lately. Oh, except that Eret and Dahlia had their baby, a daughter they named Hilda Erickson about four days ago. Astrid and I went to the hospital to meet her, and lucky Eret got two weeks off to spend with his wife and newborn. Tuffnut and Stilsta were just three months away from having their child, the gender had yet to be revealed. I personally believed that they knew, and wanted it to be a surprise to everyone else, but hey, I could be wrong. Heather was two months pregnant. Astrid had told me that Heather and Fishlegs wanted to wait until they'd been married a year, and July 2013 had marked that. Heather got pregnant towards the end of June, and told Fishlegs on their anniversary, then everyone else afterward.

Throk and Ruffnut were holding off a bit, wanting to enjoy their marriage as just them for now. I knew that Thuggory was planning to propose to Brittany this coming Christmas, but only Eret, Cody, and I knew about that, and we've been sworn to secrecy. Cody and Kristen set their wedding date finally; Spring of 2014, I believe May was the month chosen, and the day is the 10th. Snotlout and Asta were still dating, but there had been rumors floating around that he might pop the question before the new year. My dad and Gobber were both excellent too. I couldn't even begin to describe how happy I am with how my life is right now, nothing could possibly ruin it. Today was a Friday, and it was the first weekend of the month; that meant it was drill for me. The current time was 5:45 am, I was awake and dressed already, having some coffee before I set out on Toothless to get to the base for my fun-filled weekend of training. At least I had seeing Astrid on Sunday night to look forward too.

{Sunday Night}

I stand corrected on my happiness being compromised. Friday morning arrival to drill was grim, and we were told the news. Deployment to Afghanistan again; for a year. It would be the same place we were last time; Camp Nox, and we were leaving in November. A horrible time to go because it would be before Thanksgiving, and of course, this meant I would miss Christmas, and New Years with my girlfriend and family. I suppose there was nothing I could do about it. I knew what I had to do when I saw Astrid for dinner since she was coming over to my apartment for dinner. My dad and Gobber were coming too; I might as well tell them at the same time, give them the heads up that I would be going on my second tour of duty November 16, 2013 at 5 am from the central operating base's airfield, just like last time. This wasn't going to be easy, but I couldn't not tell them.

At 4 pm, we were released to go home. I flew Toothless slow, and thought about how I was going to say this. I had informed my godfather, dad, and girlfriend to come over at 6 pm. I wanted time to unpack, get a shower, and cook something before they arrived. By 6 pm, I had made something easy for supper; alfredo chicken, broccoli, and bowtie pasta with a side of garlic bread. I let them in when they showed up; I greeted them with hugs, but Astrid got a kiss. When dinner was done, I cleaned up and we all sat in the living room. The inevitable question was asked.

"So how was drill weekend, son?" Stoick asked.

I couldn't lie to them. Gods, I couldn't do it. "I found out that I'm getting deployed back to Afghanistan in two months for a year,"

"WHAT?!" Astrid screeched in fear.

"When do you leave?" Gobber wondered.

"November 16th, 0500 hours from the central base airfield," I looked down.

"Well, we'll just have to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas before you go then," Stoick said, trying to stay positive about the matter. I saw Astrid scared and about to cry, I hugged her tightly.

"Hey, it's gonna be okay," I assured. Astrid only held me tighter and sobbed a bit. All I could do was embrace her while she cried for me to be safe, and stay in as much contact as I could. Of course, I couldn't guarantee that, but I'd try my best. My only ray of light in this depressing news was that I would be home for mine and my girlfriend's one-year anniversary. That is what I was looking forward to.

{October 26 th , 2013}

Everyone knew about the deployment now, and it wasn't easy news for Kirsten, Dahlia, or Brittany to hear just as Astrid hadn't liked it either. I felt for Eret, the man had a one-month-old now, and by the time he came back from a second tour, his daughter would be a year old already. Thuggory was bumping his proposal up to an early Thanksgiving gift. Kirsten and Cody had some rearranging to do because as it stood, this deployment was going to cut right through their wedding. The two hadn't decided if they were going to marry before he left, then hold a big party later on, or push the entire wedding back until we returned from the war. For me, though, I wasn't worried about any of that because today was mine and Astrid's day. One year of being in a relationship, and I wouldn't let anything ruin it. I had a full day for us planned. Well, it was a joint effort, but we expected to do all our favorite things since her race season was over for the year, and I took today off work. Currently, it was 8:30 am, and we were getting an early start on our celebration.

=Normal POV=

Hiccup and Astrid began their day with breakfast, then went out for a game of mini-golf. When that ended, the two took a small flight together until lunch time around 12-ish. Lunch took an hour or so, then Hiccup and Astrid decided to go to the movies. After that, they weren't sure what to do, so they went flying again, and talked a bit about how the deployment would be. Hiccup promised he would stay in as much contact as allowed, that seemed to be enough for Astrid. As the hours ticked by, the two returned to Hiccup's apartment for dinner; something she cooked for him. The two enjoyed that, and then sat on the couch together to watch some TV. Astrid was cuddling with Hiccup as the two just loved one another's company.

"Hiccup?" Astrid asked.

"What's up, babe?" Hiccup asked her.

"I-I was wondering; could I…maybe sleepover tonight?" Astrid asked bashfully. The two hadn't done such things before, except the one time she was sick on her birthday, and Hiccup had legitimately fallen asleep there. Hiccup was a bit surprised at her request, but who was he to say no? They had been together for a year, and that type of thing wasn't unheard of for a couple.

"Of course you can. D-Do you…want to share the bed? O-Or I can stay out here on the couch?" Hiccup offered.

"I don't…mind sharing with you," Astrid blushed. Hiccup smiled, and nodded. This was a big step for them. The hours got later, and soon it was nearing 10:30 pm. "I love you, Hiccup,"

"I love you too," Hiccup replied.

"Hiccup?" Astrid said.

"Hm?" Hiccup looked at her.

"Would you…do something if I asked you to?" Astrid wondered.

"That would depend on what you want me to do, Love?" Hiccup chuckled a bit.

"Would you make love to me tonight?" Astrid looked at him. Hiccup's eyes widened, totally not expecting that to be the request she asked him.

"I-I thought you said you weren't ready for something like that unless you've been with a guy for a while?" Hiccup inquired.

"I've been with you for a year, and I don't…see myself with anyone else. I love you, Hiccup, and I want to be with you for as long as you'll have me," Astrid informed gently.

"And you're…sure this is what you want, Astrid?" Hiccup questioned. Astrid nodded to him with a smile. "Then yes, I will," he told her. After that, Hiccup powered off the TV, leaned in close to her and kissed her passionately.

~Hicstrid Lemon Below~

Fifteen minutes of making out led Hiccup to carry Astrid to his bedroom, and shut the door with his foot. Hiccup laid Astrid down with himself on top of her, still kissing as Astrid pulled him in for more. Hiccup let his hands run under her shirt and bra, massaging her breasts. Such a new feeling made Astrid blush and moan a bit. Astrid knew that Hiccup knew what he was doing, and he would be gentle with her, so her job was to enjoy the new experience. Hiccup sat Astrid up to remove her shirt, then her bra. After this, Astrid pulled Hiccup's shirt over his head and arms before the two began to kiss again. Hiccup played with Astrid's breasts, and used his mouth too; Astrid really liked that. Afterward, Hiccup started to moving his kisses down her body to her pants, then unbuttoning and unzipping them. When they were loose, Hiccup pulled them down along with her underwear.

Hiccup took an inhale of her scent as he licked her womanhood once to see how she liked the feeling; getting a loud moan in response, he continued to eat her out. After seven minutes, Astrid orgasmed once, and laid on the bed panting. Hiccup smiled as he teased her entrance with his finger, then began pumping it in and out of his girlfriend. Astrid moaned more, loving how it felt. After a few moments, Hiccup slipped in a second finger, and continued these actions for five more minutes until Astrid came a second time.

"Ready for more, or would you like a break to catch your breath?" Hiccup asked.

"Br-Break…ple-please?" Astrid panted. Hiccup nodded as he stood up after wiping his mouth. Astrid sat up on the edge of the bed, and caught sight of Hiccup's hardened length which was being hidden from view by his pants. Astrid decided to explore a little; she reached for Hiccup's belt and unclipped it, then unbuttoned and unzipped his jeans. Astrid tugged them down gently, along with his boxers until his length fell down towards her. Astrid was a bit surprised seeing a cock for the first time, and hard at that, but hey, she'd wanted porn before; it was just different in this sense.

"Go on; I know you're curious," Hiccup laughed a little. Astrid blushed, thankfully, it was dark and Hiccup wouldn't notice. Astrid pulled Hiccup a bit closer to her, then she carefully put her hand on his length, stroking it back and forth. Hiccup moaned a little, and Astrid took it as her sign to continue. Astrid moved her mouth closer, then licked around the head before bringing it into her mouth. Astrid began sucking on him, and stroking too in rhythm. Hiccup put his hands on her shoulder, head falling back while he panted and moaned from the blowjob Astrid was giving him. Astrid kept this up for ten minutes before Hiccup gripped her shoulders a bit, and released in her mouth. Astrid swirled her tongue around to clean him, then pulled her mouth back.

"Not as bad as I've read about," Astrid admitted, Hiccup smiled as he laid her back on the bed.

"You want to keep going?" Hiccup asked.

"I do," Astrid nodded. Hiccup leaned back to pull a condom out of his nightstand drawer, the tear the wrapper to remove the object. Hiccup rolled it onto his length, the pinched the top free of air before Hiccup got between her legs with his cock at her entrance.

"Let me know if it starts to hurt," Hiccup informed.

"I will," Astrid replied as Hiccup began pushing himself into his girlfriend's core. Astrid gripped his arms tightly, closing her eyes and breathing through the sting she felt of being stretched at the intrusion. Hiccup watched her, and then towards the end, he moved all the way in with one fast motion.

"You okay?" Hiccup asked.

"Yeah, just stings a little," Astrid told him. Hiccup kissed her lips lightly, and gave her some time to adjust. After a minute, Astrid nodded for him to go ahead. Hiccup began rocking his hips into her, and soon, Astrid started moaning again. "Mm, Hiccup," she panted. Hiccup kissed her again, picking up speed and force, which Astrid seemed to enjoy. For an hour and a half, they made love. There were a few position changes through the course of that timeframe, and Astrid did be on top to ride Hiccup once, but she admitted to preferring the bottom where Hiccup was in control of everything. As it neared midnight, neither of them could hold it back any longer.

"I'm gonna cum, Astrid," Hiccup warned her.

"Ah, me…too," Astrid moaned as Hiccup buried his face into her shoulder while thrusting hard and fast. "Hiccup! Gods, I'm…cumming!" Astrid dug her nails into the skin on his back, dragging them along as she arched her back. The motions drove Hiccup over the edge as he came still inside her with the condom on. The two rode out their orgasms, laying still and trying to catch their breath. Hiccup lifted his head, and kissed Astrid before withdrawing himself from her carefully. Hiccup removed the condom, tied it off, then tossed it in the trash bin under his nightstand table. Hiccup got a towel to let Astrid clean up, then he did the same when she was done. Hiccup tossed the rag into the hamper, then he laid down on the bed and Astrid cuddled up to him.

~End Lemon~

"That was…amazing," Astrid said tiredly.

"I know, and I'm glad I got to share it with you. I love you, Astrid," Hiccup smiled.

"I love you too," Astrid responded as they kissed again before closing their eyes and letting sleep take them knowing that what they just did; making love for the first time, is what made their anniversary perfect.