Most of Berk was sound asleep. The village was quiet. Hiccup thought to himself "why am I doing this? We're going to prove this theory and Astrid and I haven't spent time alone in weeks." This was true. With all the responsibilities that each of the teens held and the distractions of their other friends, it was difficult for them to find a second to be alone. "This is why we aren't a couple, she probably doesn't even feel the way I do."

He gathered his leather bag and stuffed it with a blanket, a few candles, and some snacks. "Come on Toothless, but be quiet!" The two sauntered out of their home and Hiccup was very careful to shut the door quietly before making his way to the square. Hiccup admired the village, thinking of how he was going to uphold the responsibility of becoming the chief. He knew he had to marry first, which made him immediately feel frustrated. "I only want to marry Astrid." He thought to himself as his forehead crinkled. "How in Thor's name am I going to get her to become my wife one day if I can't even gather the courage to have a decent date with her?" forgetting his surroundings he kicked over a bucket with a loud growl. The loud clatter of his prosthetic leg snapped him into reality. "Oh Gods!" he sneered to himself as he crouched behind a barrel. He saw Gobber's candle light in his window and his front door open quickly. Hiccup held his breath, hoping that Toothless would remain silent behind the bushes. Once Gobber disappeared back into his home and the light went out, Hiccup could only breathe in relief with his eyes still shut tight. His heart almost stopped when he felt a warm hand on his shoulder. "Astrid!" he yelped and immediately felt embarrassed by the high pitch in his voice, and cleared his throat. "I was just coming to get you!" "I know that, but after hearing the bucket I thought it was a signal or something." After calming himself down, Hiccup got back on his feet and the two began their way to the cove.

Astrid stopped in her tracks. "Wait, we have to get the flaxee from the kitchen house, come with me but we have to be quiet!" Once they arrived at the kitchen they noticed that one of the elder women of the village was asleep inside, probably from late night food preparation for the morning. "Great." Astrid muttered. She slowly pushed the door and tried to locate the flaxee basket that she has seen earlier that day. "Hiccup I can't see the basket, come here and see if you can spot it." Hiccup moved forward leaning into the barely opened doorway. Caught in the mission of locating the basket, he realized that he body was completely pressed into hers and immediately stepped back. "erh, uh, how about I just go in there to get a better look?" he whispered nervously, feeling as if he just barfed his words instead of speaking them. "Okay if that's what you think then go for it.." she answered.

Hiccup managed to find the basket and began their walk to the cove. Toothless and Stormfly seemed to love the late adventure because if was unlike their owners to behave out of schedule. They walked in silence and Hiccup began to feel uncomfortable with himself for being so awkward around Astrid. He loved her! Oh Gods how he loved her. He loved the way that the moonlight bounced off of her tight braid and the depth of her crystal blue eyes. His love for her was so deep, and he nearly choked in her presence. Astrid on the other hand felt the same way. She too loved Hiccup but had planned for this night to be the one that would hopefully change everything. Once at the cove Hiccup spread out the blanket and Astrid sat on it and began handing him handfuls of the plant. She watched him longingly as he lay the plant blades on a patch of dirt and began speaking to the dragons. "Hey bud, hey girl, look what I've got for ya!" had a handful of the plant in his open palm allowing them to sniff it. "I need you guys to eat this yummy snack for me, I know you both don't care much for plants, but this is really good!" Astrid loved how well Hiccup was with dragons. Better than anyone in Berk. It was who he was.

The dragons proceeded to scarf down the plant and continue playing on the rocks by the water. They knew it would take some waiting to see if the plant would work to put the gentle beasts into a deep sleep. Hiccup noticed Astrid's longing eyes and felt desperate as well. "Why doesn't he just tell me how he feels? He has to feel the same way! His eyes tell me he does!" Astrid's thoughts blinded her from the quickly approaching dragons. "Astrid look out!" Hiccup called, but it was too late. The two playing pets proceeded to roll over the poor girl. When hiccup made it over to her she cradling her left arm. "Astrid are you okay?" panic flooded over him as when he saw the blood spreading down the front of her shirt and covering her other arm. "We have to get you into the water Astrid, I need to know how bad this is." Tears stained Hiccup's shoulder as he lifted her into his arms and waded them into the warm water. Through her teary eyes she could see the worried expression in his face. "Hiccup I'm fine, really, please don't worry about it." The feeling of his rapid beating heart confirmed that he was in a panic. "Hiccup?" she said louder. "I'm fine, why are you so upset?" Hiccup's thoughts were racing. All he focused of was washing her wounded arm. "Hiccup!" They locked eyes and Astrid realized that she wasn't the only one with tears in her eyes. "I just got scared. I can't handle you being hurt." Astrid's eyes widened, loving the words she was hearing. "I just… I love you Astrid, and I just can't let anything happen to you!" as the words left his mouth he closed his eyes waiting for her response.

He felt her lips touch his and he immediately gasped. Astrid depended the kiss and the water began to feel hotter. Hiccup pulled away and whispered "Astrid…I" "Shhh" she interrupted. "I love you too. I always have Hiccup, I'm sorry I never told you how I felt.. I Just.." "Was worried you wouldn't love me too." He interrupted, taking the words from her lips and sending them deep into her soul. They looked deep into each other's eyes and they felt so relieved, so happy. Still in his arms, Astrid returned her lips to his and Hiccup felt as if he was dreaming. Astrid. The girl he loved. Right here cradled in his arms setting fire to his lips. He felt a rush of lust come over him and he released her legs from his right arm and pulled them around his waist. A gasp slipped from Astrid's lips in response, and Hiccup took this moment to slide his tongue into her mouth. The two felt an overcoming desire for each other and deepened their kiss, and their feelings too. "I want you, Hiccup." She breathed into his mouth. "Astrid, are you sure that you want to.." "Hiccup please. I love you. I want you." With those words, Hiccup smiled back with such love, she almost melted.

Okay, so I know that the first chapter wasn'tmuch, but I felt the need to just have a sort of "introduction chapter". This one also isn'tas deep as I'm sure you guys are anticipating but I can assure you that things are going to heat up in the next chapter/chapters. The reviews are much appreciated!