YaAz97 - they are getting daring, yes!

FuntasticMe - I am terribly sorry you had to go through so much just to post that review!

Karate Koala - I'm glad you like my Pervstrid! Yes, go write your own Pervstrid! Celebrate female sexuality! (I certainly do). I have a plan for Cami, but no, this is not a threesome fic. I don't often write FFM, I'll write MMM or MMF but yeah girl on girl isn't my area of expertise.

BrawlerGamer - where did you get that? Nope, Hiccup's keeping his legs! I didn't watch RTTE until recently so I didn't know about Mala at first, but I do love a queen. I'm sorry you're having trouble with this, are you stealthily reading smut at work or something?

MidwestMexican - don't have sex in a classroom, I will not condone illegality (outside of fanfiction anyway hahaha) but I'm very glad you're enjoying!

Hicc - I don't follow YouTubers so I can't help you there, but I'm glad you like the British undertone of me writing (I am chronically British I'm talking about the weather and drinking tea in a top hat right now)

I tried to make this a porn free chapter, I really tried.

-HTTYD-

"When can we hide away in your little cabin in the woods again? (barn in the field doesn't have the same ring to it). I'll bring food too."

Hiccup stretched out on Cami's bed, the girl in question currently searching for something she wanted Hiccup to look at. Astrid's text tugged at him, knowing she wanted the same sanctuary he did.

"Here. Electrical problem?"

Hiccup took the stripped back charger block, peering into the wiring with an artists hands.

"Yep, you've got some wires burnt from the inside. Gods knows what your customer did to it."

"So if I replace this part, it'll work. Cool. Thanks! I've been looking at the battery, I forgot to look at the charger but then I never fix these."

"Warn them not to overload it again or they risk blowing the whole thing."

Cami nodded, scooting off to write down what Hiccup had told her. He turned back to the text, tapping his thumb on the plastic edging.

"Can't do this week, it's my moms birthday Saturday. How about next Friday, assuming I can clear it with Cami?"

"Sure. I'll bring your mom some food for a present. What's her favourite cake? I know some people."

He chuckled, knowing Astrid worked at the bakery his mother loved sometimes.

"Astrid?"

Cami quizzed, smiling over at him.

"Yeah."

"She still ok with this whole arrangement? I'm not gonna get in your way."

"No, she's fine with it. Trust me. Astrid isn't afraid to speak her mind, if she wasn't she would tell me to stop."

Cami nodded, grabbing her bag of sweets and sitting back on the bed to munch her way through them.

"Fair enough. This isn't a permanent arrangement anyway, I'm not secretly planning to chain you up in my basement. Not permanently at least."

Chuckling to himself at Cami, Hiccup turned back to his texts.

"Would you mind covering for me next Friday? So me and Astrid can go out again?"

"Sleepover out? I can do that. So long as you cover for me if I start dating. You know my mother... she's fine me getting what I want no strings, but she never trusts a man long term."

From what Hiccup understood, Bertha's mother had been the same in female empowerment, at a far worse time in history to be so 'go it alone', but a young Bertha had been certain she knew the guy she was with was totally the one. Until he ran off the day Bertha told him she was pregnant with Cami. Hiccup was probably only welcome in the house because he had known them since he was a child.

"You got your eye on someone?"

"Not yet, but I'm just making you aware that you'll be helping me out too sometime."

"Nothing heavily iced, but chocolate is a guaranteed hit. Cami said she'll cover... want to go out beforehand or not?"

"I'm happy either way, but if we don't go out I can just meet you there without you having to sneak over to my street."

"I'll let you know closer to the day? Depends if I feel like tormenting you."

"You're an ass. I love it. I'll leave you to play with Wonder Woman there."

Grinning, Hiccup put his phone aside and Cami took the sign, straddling him with a smirk. Hiccup tried not to think of how much better Astrid looked doing it - comparing them was unfair, they were different people.

He had been having sex with Cami for a couple of months, Astrid only a couple of weeks but nights with Cami were fun and casual. Any time with Astrid was hot, all fire and flying to dizzying heights. They had managed to resist fooling around at college again, but they had come dangerously close to getting caught kissing at the Nature Centre more than once.

Cami drove him home, stopping off for pizza on the way and Hiccup put their leftovers in the fridge for him or his mother to reheat. Full and fucked, Hiccup dropped into bed smiling at Astrid's goodnight text, as he now did near every night. Sometimes he fell asleep smiling from the wank he had after Astrid sent raunchier goodnight texts. Either way, he fell asleep smiling every night.

He did miss sleeping with Astrid's cute noises and affectionate cuddles nearby though.

He even sort of missed the way he could talk to her. Astrid didn't even need to push or dig, just used patience and gentle prompting to have Hiccup spill his guts. He had never been a talker; had that ignored clean out of him by his dad after his mom left. But with Astrid, he could pour it all out and feel okay. They just didn't get chance to talk much when sneaking around for frantic fumbles. He could wait a week and a bit; he'd waited near twenty three years for Astrid to come into his life.

Hiccup spent a while trying to choose a birthday gift for his mom. She wasn't very material. He ended up drawing a picture of her with Cloudjumper and getting it framed. The other gift he chose was courtesy of a suggestion from Astrid. A watch, the face a globe and the hands vaguely airplane shaped - something suitable for the wanderlust woman who loved to travel. Friday evening, after sharing a simple chicken, beans and potatoes, Hiccup jumped up to get them.

"I know it's your birthday tomorrow, but I can't wait another minute so... here."

He placed the wrapped gifts down, one a small box and the other huge and flat. Valka opened the watch first (after scolding him for getting her gifts) and cooed at it excitably, changing it for the old one on her wrist immediately. Next her attention turned to the bigger one, tearing at a corner before attempting to see the big picture.

"Oh Hiccup, this is beautiful! I don't know what to say."

"As you tell me. Thank you is more than sufficient."

She hugged him tight, immediately pulling out a new picture tack and hanging the framed drawing in pride of place. Hiccup smiled as she admired it from all angles, practically bouncing with glee over the picture. His mother was a pleasantly challenging subject to draw; with her greying hair but youthful face, above-average height and slender build. Cheekbones that were almost unnatural, and he had spent hours on capturing the sparkle in her eyes alone. All of that was worth it to see the look on her face though.

"I'm glad you like it."

"I love it son, thank you so much."

He felt warmed by her genuine joy, tickled that he had nailed it on the gift front. It had been a struggle to even see her on the celebration day the last couple of years.

Perhaps that explained her excitement - she was simply happy to be celebrating with Hiccup, and gifts were just a bonus. She even took a photo on her phone to show it off to her friends, preening about her sons artistic talent. Hiccup laughed silently to himself - she had been the one to teach him how to draw, spent hours upon hours helping him learn how to hold the pencil and how to capture beauty and life in a sketch. So really, that gift was from herself fifteen years ago.

Hiccup had sent a photo of the drawing to Astrid, and she was gushing about his talents too. And reminding him she was happy to be drawn. Hiccup didn't need her to spell that out as he read between the lines.

The next day - at work like she always was - many passing through congratulated Valka on her birthday, and Astrid turned up at lunch with a box full of bread and little chocolate cakes with owls iced on the top.

"Astrid, you didn't have to-"

"Hush. Everyone should celebrate birthdays with cake! And it's here now so you are obligated to eat it. I'm gonna go get changed."

The mad blonde girl dashed off, leaving Valka slightly bemused but unable to resist the moist, fluffy cakes. She looked at the door where Astrid had left, then up at Hiccup. For a terrifying moment, Hiccup felt like she was wondering if Astrid wanted to win her over lest their secret relationship be found out. He was fairly certain Astrid just wanted Valka to have sweet treats on her birthday, so he kept his face neutral-smiling.

"Better get back to it before I eat all of these and can't move. You and Astrid can work small animals today since the vets are here today for the larger."

Hiccup nodded, watching his mother take off toward the outside after they cleared up the cake mess into the fridge. Feeling bold... or perhaps crazy, Hiccup peered around the changing room door and saw Astrid just pulling on her work t-shirt. Letting the door close behind him, Astrid looked up and grinned.

"Hey you."

"Hey yourself."

He could taste sweet and fruity on Astrid's mouth as they kissed, probably the banana bread she was rather fond of. She licked at the chocolatey taste on his lips, not-at-all-subtly grinding on his erection until Hiccup growled before backing away, all innocent smiles as she bent down for her shoes (and presented him with that amazing ass of hers).

"You're evil."

"Evil implies I'm not going to follow through" she leant up close to whisper "because I'm really hoping you'll lock that door so I can suck you off."

Whining, Hiccup felt his cock twitch in his baggy trousers as Astrid sat down, reaching to tie her shoes. It meant she could throw him that demure, innocent look from just the right height and her pretty pout practically begged for his cock. This was a bad idea. His mother was expecting them outside and anybody could want to get changed, or want their lockers...

Hiccup locked the door.

Astrid smirked, not moving an inch as Hiccup moved back in close. He didn't even have to make a move as Astrid tugged his bottoms down, freeing his swollen erection and licking the precum off hungrily. Then she was kissing the tip, teasing with those hot lips before he was finally granted entry into that hot mouth. She bobbed her head and pulled out all the tricks with her tongue, knowing they were short on time as her cheeks hollowed.

Hiccup bit his lip to stay quiet, choking on moans when Astrid let his head bump the back of her throat, dragging her tongue up as she pulled back and sucking harder as she sank down his shaft again. It was pure torture and he never wanted it to end, knees threatening to give out when Astrid reached just behind his balls, rubbing a firm circle on his perineum and it sent a bizarre warmth rolling through him.

She pulled back, tongue tracing sublime circles around his glans until Hiccup could take no more, covering his mouth with his hand to stay quiet as he came into her willing mouth. Astrid swallowed, winked, readjusted his clothes and stood up with a smug grin.

"You can pay me back later, let's stop 'talking'" her air quotes suggested she was inferring that's what they were doing should anyone ask "and get out there."

Dumbstruck, Hiccup scrambled to follow her as she strolled out of the now unlocked door like she hadn't just blown his mind. Astrid made it to the animal enclosure before him, waylaid by his mother.

"Where did you two get to?"

Hiccup hoped he didn't give away volumes with his face, trying not to look suspicious as he smiled to his mom.

"Oh, I was showing her a photo of the picture I drew you on my phone, she asked what I got you."

"Did she like it?"

"Uh, yeah. Then yelled at me jokily because she can't draw very well."

Astrid had said that when he texted her the photo, but he couldn't tell Valka the two texted. Or sexted, which Astrid was fond of as it made Hiccup squirm with arousal and awkward embarrassment.

"I see. Still, perhaps not appropriate to be hiding away in a changing room with your student."

You have no idea mom.

"It was a conversation between friends. If I spend every second here worrying about appearing professional enough, I'll lose the relaxation of this place."

He wound himself back in; it was her birthday, he ought to remember not to pick a fight.

"I suppose. Just be more mindful for me? Please?"

Hiccup nodded, hugging the feather covered woman with a smile.

"I will. Better go rescue Astrid from that rabbit."

They parted ways to reach different animal sections, guilt festering in the fire Astrid left in his stomach. He hated lying to her.

Astrid could taste guilt on his tongue when Hiccup kissed her, knew something was off from his eyes the second they pulled over.

"Hey, stop a second."

Hiccup backed up, frowning in the dark.

"What?"

"What's up with you?"

"Nothing?"

Even his tone didn't sound convincing. Hiccup knew he was lying as much as Astrid did.

"Don't lie to me."

His face clouded further the second Astrid said 'lie'. She knew immediately what was likely to be preying on his mind.

"Ah. You're upset about your mom."

Hiccup took another step back, scowling now.

"Stop it. You're not my bloody psychiatrist."

For some reason, she didn't like the implication lacing his tone.

"I was trying to be your friend."

"We're not friends. We fuck. Stop thinking it entitles you to my life story."

If Astrid could have recoiled further - she had been up against the wall - she would have. She had been telling herself it was just great sex the entire time.

The second he called it that, Astrid knew she was lying to herself.

"I'll take a lot of shit, but don't you dare belittle me because I had sex with you."

Hiccup wasn't even looking at her now, staring off into the distance like he didn't want to acknowledge she was there. Feeling a traitorous lump form in her throat, Astrid grabbed her bag and turned away to leave. Nobody who talked to her like that deserved to see her cry.

Finally, the idiot seemed to notice as she started walking away. Leather fingers grabbed her wrist, trying to stop her. Astrid, having never rejected his touch before, jerked her arm free of his grip.

"Astrid-"

His voice was less angry now, but all she could think was no.

"Don't call me that."

Hiccup tried to follow her, but Astrid had a minutes headstart because he didn't dare leave his bike behind. She slipped down a side road the motorcycle wouldn't fit down, then took off running. She used to go running with Dagur before sleep became a priority; Astrid knew all the streets of her area by heart. Hiccup, living in the other direction and only knowing the way to drive, couldn't catch up with her.

The tears didn't escape until Astrid got home, thankful to see her mother still out doing inventory or plotting a revolution against the pastry shop near hers that she blamed her weight gain on. Astrid didn't care. She just wanted to go land on her bed, cry and then move on from ever kidding herself he was ever looking at her for more than just sex.

-HTTYD-

*hides beneath a rock* short and painful, I'll come out when I'm sure nobody will hurt me!