Newlyweds

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This oneshot is rated T for the mention of the events of Hiccstrid's wedding night. I also included Astrid's mother as well as Valka now that we know Astrid has family:) I think her and Hiccup are both the babies of their families. And also, please don't leave RTTE spoilers in the reviews. I haven't quite finished the new season yet.

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Astrid opened her eyes to find herself cuddled against Hiccup's chest, bare skin against bare skin. Blushing, she pulled the furs to her chin before examining the ring on her left hand. As she did so, memories of the previous day (and night) flooded her mind. The wedding had consisted of a brief ceremony in the morning, followed by hours of feasting and dancing. When sunset came, the few Vikings who were sober had escorted Hiccup and Astrid to the Haddock house, where they'd watched them enter the master bedroom and close the door behind them before leaving the two newlyweds in peace.

The events that'd happened behind the door were awkward. Astrid had heard that a bride's wedding night was the most romantic and satisfying thing that could happen to her. But as she soon discovered, it was uncomfortable and slightly embarrassing. It'd taken a lot of coaxing and gentle kisses from Hiccup to make her feel somewhat at ease with shedding her clothes. After they had finished undressing each other, they'd begun to timidly explore one another's bodies. And lastly, after hesitant foreplay, there was the painful process of sex itself.

"'Morning, milady," Hiccup said in a groggy voice.

"Hey, babe." Biting her lip, Astrid shyly brushed his hair out of his eyes. She'd spent the night with him on several occasions before, but all the previous times, they'd simply cuddled. Now, they were waking up naked together after consummating their marriage.

"You okay?"

"Last night was awkward." She turned away from his gaze.

"I know, but we'll get better at it." Grinning, he kissed her hair. "Are you sore?"

"Uh..."

"Be honest with me, Ast."

She nodded.

"I'm sorry." Hiccup hugged her waist.

"It's not your fault. You were as gentle as you could've been. It's just bound to hurt the first time, I guess." She used her thumb to draw circles on his chest. "But I'm glad we did it."

"So am I." Letting out a contented sigh, he rested his head on top of hers.

"You know, we should probably get ready to go to the Mead Hall," the blonde eventually said. The morning gift ceremony, a traditional part of Viking weddings, was scheduled to take place shortly.

"Can't we just skip it?"

"Seeing that we're the newlyweds, I don't think that's an option." She wriggled out of his arms and, clasping the covers to her chest, sat up. "Could you...could you close your eyes while I find some clothes to throw on?"

"For Thor's sake, Astrid, you're a goddess. I don't know what there is to be shy about." Propping himself up against his pillow, he reached over to rub her back, then leaned in to kiss her bare shoulder. "But if it makes you feel better, I won't look."

A light blush spread across her cheeks. "Sorry, babe. I...I..."

"Don't be sorry. It's gonna take you a little while to adjust to this whole um...sex thing. It'll take me a little while, too, but we'll catch on eventually." He nuzzled her neck. "Now, go get dressed. I'll be in the washroom if you need me."

"Erm...actually, now that you mention it, I think maybe uh...maybe we should practice adjusting now. You know, so we can get through the awkward stage faster."

"What about the morning gift ceremony?"

"I think everyone cares more about me producing you an heir," smirked Astrid. Turning around, she gently guided her husband into a reclining position and - settling down on top of him - connected her lips to his.

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"Hiccup? Astrid?" Valka called as she entered the house. She'd just returned from the Mead Hall, where the entire village was waiting to see the morning gift ceremony.

No response came.

"Hiccup! Astrid!"

This time, the Viking woman was answered by Toothless, who stepped into the room and, smiling, gave her hand a friendly nudge. It was clear that he'd been neglected ever since his rider had gone to bed with Astrid.

"Why, hello to you too, love." She bent down to scratch the Night Fury on the head. "Where's Hiccup? Is he ignoring you?"

Toothless tilted his head and gestured with his tail to the slightly ajar door down the hall.

"Son?" Valka made her way over to the indicated door and, pushing it open a bit more, peeked around the corner. She was met with the sight of the newlyweds tangled in each other's limbs, Astrid nestled against Hiccup's chest and Hiccup's nose buried into her hair. The furs thankfully covered their bare bodies in just the right places.

"Did you find them?" a voice asked. It was Freya, who was just as concerned with finding her daughter and new son-in-law as Valka was.

Valka closed the door. "They're still enjoying consummation," she announced quietly. "And seeing that they both held off on making love until their wedding night, I think they deserve the extra time together."

"I suppose. Just so long as they don't conceive." Freya shook her head. "I'm too young for grandbabies."