Chapter 9
A/N: This chap is a little short because I am posting it early so I could say the following:
Last chapter I had a few complaints that I was being `disrespectful' by telling everyone Happy 4th. I didn't think it was disrespectful to post about one of my nation's holidays. I've seen people post Hanukah and Christmas specials and other holiday specials as well so I didn't even know that was a thing.
So, if any of you were offended, besides my lovely first signed in flamers, I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE!
That being said, as I am proud of the country of my birth and celebrate most holidays, I will probably post special chapters on each of them along with a few international holidays that I celebrate as well on this and other stories. So apologies in advance.
I'm also not going to go into the whole gay pride thing again deeply, but I will say it now. I am a LESBIAN. I like to write LESBIAN stories, (though I have written a few straight ones as well). If this offends you, go somewhere else. Thanks and have a wonderful day. :)
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Astrid awoke the first rays in the sun, to find Heather wrapped around her in a reversal of their usual sleeping position. It was nice and she snuggled deeper into the warm flesh of her chest. Heather stirred and squeezed her tighter.
"Good morning, love." She whispered, kissing the top of her head softly.
Astrid kissed her shoulder. "Good morning." She whispered back. They lay there for a few minutes longer, before Astrid forced herself to move. She pulled away and kissed her girlfriend soundly. "We should get back."
Heather smiled at her. "The sooner we get finished the sooner I can drag you away for a few days." She quipped
Astrid chuckled and kissed her again before rolling away and sitting up. She reached down and grabbed a handful of their clothes, tossing Heather's to her haphazardly over her shoulder, earning her and indignant cry and smack to the shoulder. Astrid grinned hugely back at her scowling girlfriend and dressed quickly.
"Come on. I'm starved." She urged as Heather dressed.
The ebony rider laughed. "You did abandon your supper last night."
Astrid pulled her in for a kiss. "My appetite wasn't for food last night."
Heather purred happily as they kissed. Her hands came down to grasp Astrid firm rear and she squeezed it. Astrid returned the gesture, grinding their hips together for a moment. She'd almost decided breakfast wasn't so important after all, when her stomach growled loudly.
Heather pulled away with a laugh and took the now blushing blonde's hand. "Come on. Let's get you fed."
Astrid grumbled but allowed herself to be lead outside. Stormfly and Windshear rose and stretched as their riders came out on the balcony. "Did you have a nice rest, girl?" Astrid asked her happy Nadder.
The dragon chirped and nuzzled her before kneeling slightly so she could mount. Heather scratched Windshear's strong eyebrow ridges for a moment longer, before mounting as well and both girls guided their dragons into the air and directed them back to the compound.
People were already up and about when they arrived and Astrid's stomach growled again at the delicious scent of food. She waved at her friends and a few others as she made a beeline for a table and started piling food on a plate before her rear had even reached the bench. Several people around her laughed, but she simply shrugged and began to eat.
Heather joined her a moment later and watched her for a moment, chuckling. "Chew, Astrid." She chided, pouring her a cup of juice.
Astrid rolled her eyes and made a big show of chewing the meat in her mouth. She swallowed and took a big gulp of juice. "Thank you, my dear." She kept eating until she felt practically stuffed and patted her tummy in satisfaction. "Ah. So much better. I feel like I could take on an angry Whispering Death singlehandedly now!"
"Someone's in a good mood!" Hiccup said as he took his seat.
"I let her sleep a little longer towards morning." Heather supplied with a furtive grin. "Where's Kari?"
Hiccup shrugged. "Her dad needed to talk to her about something. I don't think it was serious or anything so she should be along in a bit."
Astrid took another sip of juice. "It's almost strange, seeing you without her now. You two are pretty inseparable."
Hiccup smiled. "She makes for a great conversation, that's for sure. And she has a great head on her shoulders. Her drawing skills are astounding. She drew a few sketches of Toothless for her collection. They're closer to art really. I'd like to frame some of them. Toothless loved them. He really likes her. I think he'll be sad when she leaves." He said, frowning at the thought.
Heather and Astrid shared a contemplative look. For where she was sitting, it looked like Hiccup was going to miss the girl far more than his dragon would. This was an interesting development. She would have to get to know Kari a little better over the next few days. If this was what she thought it was, there were some fun times ahead that was for sure.
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Yay. A little romance for Hiccup in the future. So shove it, all you negative folks who thought I was going to leave him high and dry. Ja ne! :D