=Normal POV=
(Saturday, 6/1/19-10:30 pm)
(Berk, Archia Isle)
(Haddock Apartment)

Prom was a blast, and so much fun was had that no one noticed where the time had gone. Hector and Astrid enjoyed their night, spent it talking with friends and going out on the floor to dance. Everyone was snacking, enjoying the beverages; overall, it was a great night. However, the time came that it everyone would be going home soon. The only things left to do were announce prom king and queen, and let them have their spotlight dance. The friends didn't care so much because it was unlikely that it would be any of them, still; this was senior prom and they might as well stay through all its activities. Besides, it would be the last dance of the night for everyone before the principal announced that the night had ended and for everyone to get home safely. While the prom king and queen got a spotlight dance, others were allowed on the dance floor. Hector already messaged Jason to pull the car up to the entrance so they could come out, load up, and get away from the place before there was a huge line of traffic.

"This has been fun," Astrid smiled. "Thank you again for asking me to come as your date, Hector," She added gently.

"It has been a good night. You're welcome, but we were going together anyway," Hector reminded her.

"I know, but…" Astrid glanced off to the side a bit.

"I get it, Astrid. It was nice to be asked to go rather than forced under our status as married," Hector nodded, understanding.

"Well, yeah…There was that too. But I meant that you got two tickets on the feeling I might forget to get mine, and then the way you asked me." Astrid blushed a little. "It was just a really good night, and I thank you for it," She finally looked at him again.

"I told you I wasn't an asshole," Hector stated, glancing out to the dance floor as the last song had ended and the principal was coming forward with a microphone in hand.

"I was wrong to call you that," Astrid admitted. "And wrong to treat you the way that I did…I am sorry for the way I behaved after we got married. Even if I was angry about the situation, I shouldn't have taken it out on you…" She added softly.

"Hey, relax…" Hector informed. "It's done and over with, in the past and behind us. All we can do now is move forward," He stated calmly. The principal was now giving some speech that neither of them was really tuned into, Astrid saw Hector check his phone, thumb back a quick reply, and then set the device into his pocket.

"Who was that?" Astrid wondered.

"Jason, letting me know he's parked out front and ready for us when the prom is over," Hector told her.

"We still have like, twenty minutes left, though," Astrid blinked.

"I know, but I don't want to call him when it's over and then deal with the mad rush to get outside and to cars, and then wait in the departure line. So I sent him a message ten minutes ago to come to wait at the pull-up/pick-up spot for us, so we can be first out and not stuck here too long afterward." Hector explained.

"Oh, that's smart," Astrid nodded to him.

"How do your ribs feel?" Hector wondered out of the blue.

"They're okay, I guess. Little sore still, but that's probably from all the dancing and few times we were bumped into," Astrid said.

"Likely. Ice it a bit when we get home, take some aspirin too," Hector suggested.

"I plan to. What are you doing when we get back? Right to bed?" Astrid inquired.

"I don't know, see what time it is first. It's only Saturday, so might stay up a bit," Hector shrugged. "If there's nothing to do, I'll likely just shower and go to sleep, yeah. How about you?"

"I'll probably do a shower, ice my side, and lay in bed," Astrid replied to him. "Oh, looks like they're finally announcing king and queen," She smiled. "Should we get ready to leave? Or stay until the end?" She asked.

"Even if we want to leave, we have to wait for the others," Hector said.

"Oh, right…Forgot we all came together," Astrid nodded. The principal announced the names for the king and queen, there was a small crowning and picture-taking moment, then the song began for them to dance to under the spotlights. Others began making their way onto the floor to dance too. "D-Do you…" She stopped herself from asking him if he wanted to dance again.

"Hm?" Hector looked at her. "Do I…What?"

"I-I was going to see if you wanted to dance once more time?" Astrid questioned.

"I don't mind if you'd like to," Hector offered.

Astrid nodded lightly as Hector got up and helped her to her feet slowly, not wanting to hurt her side more than it was with fast movements. Hector led her onto the dance floor and they assumed a position where Astrid's arms were wrapped around his neck, and his hands were on her hips. Astrid was laying her head against his chest and letting him lead, all the while Hector had his eyes closed and making sure not to miss his footing, but he had his head laying on hers. It was a peaceful moment and silently, both of them were wishing it didn't have to end. Tonight had been perfect, nothing was forced about them going to prom together and all their fun had been by choice. Once home, it would be over and there was no telling where things would go from that point since school was over and all they had left to do was walk the stage and graduate. That event was in two weeks. What happened beyond high school for them remained to be seen.

. . .

(11:30 pm)
(Haddock Apartment)

It took some time after the prom was over for them to get home and now, finally be just them. After the principal told everyone to have a good night and be safe, there was a rush for people to collect their things and get outside. Thanks to Hector's epic foresight on the matter, Jason was at the head of the line to pick up Hector, Astrid, and their friends. The group climbed inside quickly and Jason headed for the apartment before things got crazy with picking up students from the dance. Everyone talked in the car about how the night went and once at the apartment, filed out and struggled a bit in gathering things and getting to their cars to leave. There was also time spent on using the bathroom and some even changed before leaving. But at last, everyone had gone home and Hector got the door shut and locked; they did check on their dragons quickly before calling it a night and decided to get changed and figure out how to spend the rest of their evening.

"Plan to shower and go to sleep?" Astrid decided to ask.

"Maybe just bathroom and change, I showered before the prom. And I know I'll just take one in the morning anyway," Hector said. "You?"

"I'll probably shower and change," Astrid nodded.

"Well, you go on first then." Hector offered.

"No…You go first, Hector. You said you had to use the bathroom anyway," Astrid insisted.

"So did you, Astrid," Hector chuckled. "I can wait. I'm fine, go on," He walked off into his office and closed the door. Astrid sighed and went to the room first to get her clothes for bed laid out, then she went to the bathroom and closed the door. For Hector, he got himself undressed and was in his boxers while answer text messages from a few of his normal hookups, they were wondering if he absolutely wasn't doing anything tonight. Hector told them he was already home, changed, and preparing to turn in for the night. Hector informed he would set up times with them next week between graduation practice and work.

"Hector, I'm all done in the bathroom if you wanna go," Astrid lightly called to him.

"Thanks," Hector replied as he set his phone on the charger in his office and exited the room and went over to the bathroom. When he was done and about to go back into his room, he heard struggling from down the hall in Astrid's room. "Astrid? You okay in there?" He asked.

"Having a problem getting the dress off…" Astrid muttered loud enough for Hector to hear.

"Do you need some help?" Hector offered.

"Yes…" Astrid replied, clearly embarrassed. Hector walked down the hallway and got to her room, then pushed the door open a bit to see her still in the dress and trying to get it unzipped, but had trouble reaching the zipper. Hector heard her hiss when she tried to twist herself to get a better angle.

"Hey, hey…Don't do that. You're gonna hurt yourself," Hector told her as he walked up behind. "Let me help you," He unsnapped the clips in place to keep the zipper from falling down automatically, then he began to pull it down until it snagged. Hector finagled with it a little before sighing.

"Can't get it either?" Astrid wondered.

"It's just snagged and I don't want to pull it too hard and bust the zipper," Hector informed, still working with it.

"I don't mind if you do," Astrid informed. "It's just a second-hand dress I bought. I don't intend on wearing it again," She added.

"If you're sure," Hector replied, pulled the fabric apart and the zipper stitches ripping so that he could take the rest of the zipper down. "There you go," Hector told her. "Need anything else?" He wondered. Astrid turned and faced him, shaking her head and noticing that he was only in his boxers. A blush burned on her cheeks as she tried to keep her eyes up at him. "Are you okay? Your face is awfully red…Are you running a fever? Getting sick again?" Hector inquired.

"N-No. Sorry…I-I didn't expect to find you wearing nothing at all…" Astrid admitted.

"Oh…Right, sorry. I meant to put sweats on, but got distracted with my phone. Everyone let me know they got home safely," Hector told her. "Couple of the girls were trying to set something up for tonight too," He wasn't gonna lie to her.

"Hector, if you want to go see them, I don't care…I don't want you to be bored all night," Astrid sighed softly.

"I'm not bored, Astrid. I went over this earlier with you," Hector reminded, lifting her chin up so their eyes would meet. "I don't want to hook up with anyone, I just want to be here. I've spent the whole night out, so I'd like to be here to relax. This is what I want, okay?" Astrid never answered him, they were staring into each other's eyes before Astrid leaned in and pressed her lips to his. The action took Hector by surprise, but it wasn't long until he was kissing her back.

It wasn't planned and it wasn't discussed. It wasn't even on either of their minds, but it was happening. As soon as Hector kissed Astrid back, they were in it. The two were locked in making out, tongues dancing with one another. Hector was holding her face, cupped in his hands and Astrid had lifted her arms to wrap around his neck; this action caused the dress to just slip off Astrid, leaving her in only her underwear. Astrid, without breaking the kiss with Hector, stepped out of the dress and kicked it away from her. Hector's hands readjusted to sliding down her body and locking around her waist, keeping them pressed together. Hector didn't know what was taking over him, they should stop and talk about this, but he found that desire was stronger than his willpower right now. All he wanted was Astrid. Hector carefully lifted her up and got her legs around his waist, she only held onto him tighter but did not stop the kissing. Hector got to her bed, which was technically his from his parent's house, and laid her down. Astrid lowered her legs but kept the bent up at the knee while Hector stayed between them.

Taking a moment to breathe, they were staring at one another again, trying to catch their breath. The conversation had between them was silent, but it was more of Hector asking Astrid if this is what she wanted because he knew she was on her focusing on me break, and in that, she'd said she didn't want to be doing anything intimate. If they kept going like this, that's where it was going to go, so Hector just wanted to know for sure that this is what Astrid wanted to do. Astrid's response was clear when she leaned up to capture his lips again. Hector resumed making out with her as Astrid managed to shimmy out of her underwear and toss them somewhere. Hector balanced himself and used one hand to get his boxers off, throwing them carelessly. Astrid had her arms around his neck, spreading her legs for him as Hector stared at her questioningly and she nodded to him with a smile, telling him to go ahead. That she wanted this. She wanted him. And suddenly, while Hector would jump at the chance to do this willingly with Astrid; he couldn't.

This wasn't right, or was it? Astrid was his wife, and this situation was ideal that they wanted each other, but something inside Hector told him to stop. Hector felt like he needed to stop this, step back, and re-evaluate before either of them jumped into something. Hector closed his eyes, sighing, then he pushed up on his arms shifted to get off her and the bed. The look on Astrid's face showed confusion as she sat upright and watched Hector grab his thrown boxers from the floor.

"Hector?" Astrid asked.

"I can't…Do this right now," Hector replied. "I'm sorry,"

"Wh-What's wrong?" Astrid questioned softly, surprised and still confused.

Hector headed for the exit, not looking at her, but Astrid could see a bit of discontent in Hector's eyes before he'd turned away. "Nothing…It's nothing." Hector told her.

"Wait…Stop," Astrid said, as Hector did stop, but didn't face her. "I-I thought…" She didn't know how to start this, or what to even say. "A-Are you upset with me? I thought you…Wanted me to come to you? Spur of the moment? Both wanting it…I know you wanted me. I felt how into things you were…I-If this is about me saying I wanted a sex break…I'm okay. I-I know you'd never hurt me. I-I'm okay with this…I want this…Don't you?" Astrid tried. "Talk to me, please?"

"Eventually." Hector reached the door frame. "We will talk eventually, Astrid. Okay? It's…Nothing to do with you. You…Haven't done anything wrong and I'm not upset with you. I-I do want you-,"

"Then…Have me, Hector," Astrid attempted.

Hector sighed. "I just…" He paused to try and figure out the words. "I just need some time to think…And figure a few things out. I can't…Do this with you until I do. So can you please respect and accept my decision?" He mentioned. "I…Gave you your time to focus on you, all I'm asking is for the same while I do me," Hector informed. "School is almost done, I'm gonna get busy with work due to taking over…I just need some time, okay?"

"Okay…" Astrid replied, her tone obviously revealing the hurt.

"I'm sorry," Hector sighed, stepping out of the door. "Good night, Astrid," He closed the door to the master room, moving down the hall and entering his office.

He knew he left her confused, and probably hurt. A moment where they could have had sex, out of desire instead of for consummating the married or being expected to have a child; the feelings just rushed forward, and when Hector felt so much at once; he realized that it needed to stop before he regretted it. Yes, he wanted to sleep with Astrid, but it felt so strange to him. All the time they'd been married, and what not…Why was it prom night that got his feelings for her to burst out of control? That's what made him stop. His feelings for Astrid. The ones he had years ago and thought he buried, but they came on so quickly. Hector had to stop and figure things out, and he knew withy school just about over, his focus was going to on work too. Hector needed time to think and it was better to hold off on giving into any desires until he knew what was going on with himself. When Hector figured it out, he'd sit down and talk to Astrid. Too many things didn't make sense right now, so before anything happened that could potentially make this situation worse and cause them to fight; Hector needed to step back and really give a lot of thought to everything that had happened since the moment they got married and began this ordeal as husband and wife.

Hector got dressed fully, with sleep pants and a t-shirt; then he laid on his futon, which was in bed mode. Hector covered up and eventually, turned on his side and let sleep take him.