I updated with two chapters back to back, so make sure you read the previous one first! I'M SERIOUS
I hope this makes sense. I'm really tired...
Impossible..For a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage...
Roger and Hammerstein's 90's Cinderella movie is my favorite version of Cinderella.
Chapter: Thanksgiving with the gang...Black Friday with North and Jack
As Jack thought, Hiccup's work was chosen for the window display. There was some grumbling about favoritism, but a vote had been taken by the department heads, so there wasn't anything the other kids could do about it. Preparations began immediately. For Hiccup's design to be carried out they needed a hundred small models-and that was only counting the elves.
With the help of his fellow classmates and 's employees, it looked like the display would be ready before December. For Hiccup it was a amazing experience. Models were a hobby up to this point. Having to build so many in such little time was a dauntless task. He supposed he owed it to his friends that he got this far.
Working on the window gave him little free time, but Hiccup hardly noticed. It was an important task, and he wanted to put as much effort into it as possible. He had received positive feedback for his Nightfury painting. Having his work in the public eye had seemed scary at first, but h found that he wanted to share more.
While Hiccup was busy with the window, Jack and Jim were working, Merida was preparing for college and Rapunzel was feeling a little...lost. It was odd. She had parents, cousins, new friends at school, old friends in Burgess...But despite all the people in her life, Rapunzel felt empty. There were times when she was in a room full of people, but she still felt alone.
Part of her wanted to consult her friends. But Merida was busy with Jim and Hiccup had his window..and Jack. They were almost symbiotic. Something about it made her feel uneasy. She didn't understand it at all. Seeing Jack and Hiccup together made her so happy and yet so something else.
She felt it tenfold the weekend before Thanksgiving, Work on the window was basically complete, so Hiccup was in a good mood, which in turn lifted Jack's spirits. They gathered along with Merida and Jim for a movie and dinner. Jack kept an arm around Hiccup's shoulder as they walked into the theater. Rapunzel recalled their first 'date'. She was sure that she didn't think of Hiccup that way anymore. As they settled into their seats, Rapunzel wasn't sure where to look.
A sight escaped her lips. Here she was, the fifth wheel. As the trailers began, Rapunzel brought a hand to her chest. That was it, the feeling. She was jealous. Not jealous of Jack or Merida specifically. It was silly that it was so obvious. She tried no to think of it for the rest of the day. After all, it wasn't like a guy would show up out of nowhere to sweep her off her feet. She would just have to keep her eyes open until Mr. Right showed up.
For now she could make do with other things. Like Turkey. And stuffing. And cranberry sauce. Before they knew it, Thanksgiving was upon them. The Coronas and Aredelles had two extra guests for dinner: Anna's new boyfriend Hans, and their groundskeeper, Kristoff. Rapunzel was happy to see Kristoff at dinner, as he always seemed to disappear when his work was done. Kai and Gerda were not around to wait on them hand and foot, so they were left to cook and dish out their ow meals.
Merida, meanwhile, was with the Hawkins. She had started her day volunteering with Sarah and Jim at the local diner, where meals were served to the homelss. Around noon they returned to the Hawkins household to do some last minute cooking. It was fun, light work. Sarah shared her secrets for the perfect stuffing while Jim assembled the lesser meal staples.
The Haddocks, North, and Jack had come together for the celebration. Hiccup did as much of the cooking as he could. Jack thought it was kind of funny that Hiccup claimed to have learned how to cook from Valka as their skills were so different. With the work for the display done Hiccup was ready to stuff his face, watch football, and sleep.
He and Jack sat together on the couch, next to their parents. Toothless sat curled up in Hiccup's poor cat could not sleep however, due to Valka, Stoick, ad North's constant shouting at the television. It appeared their team wasn't doing too well. Toothless eventually hopped off Hiccup's lap and wandered off. After a moment, Hiccup decided to do the same. He untangled his hand from Jack, who was half-awake. Jack's eyes moved from the tv screen to Hiccup, who stared back. He figured they both couldn't leave the living room, as that would arouse suspicions from Stoick. He leaned over and whispered in Jack's ear: "Meet me upstairs in ten minutes."
Hiccup left the room, leaving Jack fully awake. Whatever Hiccup wanted to do upstairs was definitely bound to be better than waited patiently until their parents were properly distracted to venture up to Hiccup's room. Hiccup had fallen upon his bed. His unguarded form was definitely more inviting to Jack than intended. He opened one eye when Jack entered. "Hey."
Jack took a seat on the edge of the bed. "Hey yourself." They were all alone, as the usually were in Hiccup's room. The television downstairs was loud enough that Jack was sure they couldn't hear anything...whatever that meant. Being alone with Hiccup was dangerous.'I suppose I'm just being greedy.' Jack thought, lying next to Hiccup. He could feel Hiccup tense up slightly. 'But I wasn't able to touch him for so long.'
"Hic.' Jack mumbled.
"Hm?"
"I'm tired."
"Oh...Well, got to sleep then."
"..."
"Jack?"
Jack moved closer, and Hiccup willed himself not to fidget. It wasn't like Jack was going to eat him. There was nothing to be nervous about. Jack pulled Hiccup close, inhaling his scent. There was cinnamon from the pies, garlic from the chicken, a blend of spices. It was all part of Hiccup.
Hiccup suddenly pushed Jack away. "I forgot."
Jack kept his hands around Hiccup's waist. "Forgot what?"
"Essay for English class."
Jack laughed. "Hic, it's one does homework on Thanksgiving."
"I do."
Hiccup sat up as Jack released him. "I guess I could do it tomorrow."
Jack grabbed him from behind. "Sounds great."
It was after half-time that Valka decided to announce the boys' disappearance. " The boys have been gone for a long time." She said.
Just as the game came back form commercial, Jack returned. His hair was messed up, and his face was flushed. Valka could only imagine what he had been up to. "Where's Heccup?"
Jack patted his hair down and fixed his shirt. "Huh? Oh, resting. He's kinda tired."
"Oh?"
"Y-Yeah." Jack took his spot on the couch and poured himself another cup of soda. Valka gave him a long, meaningful look before turning her attention back to the game. Hiccup was a young adult now, after blamed herself for being absent during most of his youth. She was thankful he was still here, given the events of the summer.
Jack and North left after the game ended, full and happy. Hiccup never returned downstairs, as he had 'retired' for the night. The ride home was quick, as was their sleeping period. Thanks to Black Friday they would be up at 5 a.m. Keeping customers from killing each other over half-price toasters. Jack had helped out every now and then over the years, but had never spent the whole day in the store. Jack was sure it wouldn't be too bad.
He was wrong. It was hell.
Who cared if a cashmere sweater was 30% off? Was that really a reason to mob a store. A small portion of their workers had called out sick, and had to be replaced with the night crew...including Pitch was around. Given the high volume of customers, Jack was oblivious to the constant glances sent his way.
Seeing Jack in a more professional manner was fun for Pitch.. Over the years Pitch had been made privy to Jack's many personas. Here at 's his "salesman" persona was beginning to form. It was beguiling. Here Jack had shed that ratty old hoodie (that Pitch secretly wished he could burn) for a nice shirt, vest, and dress-pants. A Jack like this was promising. A Jack like this could be trained. And Pitch wished he could do that personally.
Around five they met in the locker room, alone. Well, Jack wasn't aware of Pitch's presence at first. He was too occupied by his phone call. "Hey adorable."
Pitch rolled his eyes. Why did Jack have to give his affections to that child? It was asinine So he could make tiny things. So what? Hiccup Haddock was like watching a one-man freak show. Jack laughed at something, leaning against a locker. "No, it's not all that it would be better if you were here."
Did Jack have to act like a lovesick puppy? It was enough to make his blood boil. He couldn't listen to this anymore.
It was during a run up to supplies that Jack made a horrible discovery. He had snuck away to North's toy room to relax. Hiccup's models were being stored among North's collection to keep the design a secret. They would be installed on the 29th, and unveiled to the public on the first of December. When Jack glanced over to see the profits of Hiccup's blood, sweat, and tears he was horrified.
"Oh no..."
I...I DID IT