A/N: I am back! Okay, I have to close requests as of today because I am overwhelmed by so many amazing prompts and requests here and on Tumblr, so until I can finish most of them, I won't be accepting more requests. :D

Disclaimer: HTTYD is property of DreamWorks Animation and Cressida Cowell.

Prompt/s:

- "It's heavily implied in HTTYD2 that Hiccup and Astrid are soon to be an official couple. I wonder how they originally got engaged," sent by an Cottonmouth25 via Review.

- "Can you please do a oneshot about astrid trying to get hiccup to dance with her but he says no because there's no music," sent by creativebear234 via Review.

Summary: Hiccup and Astrid went to the Cove one night to spend some time together. She noticed that he looked a bit bothered and asked him to dance with her. He didn't want to but did so anyway. The reason for his nervousness? He was about to ask her a very important question.

Rated: T

Always

The two, along with their dragons, have just landed in the Cove. A quiet, secluded place ffrom all the hustle and bustle Berk was preparing for. It was only a few more days until Snoggletog, and the couple decided to take a breather in the same place their views of each other had changed.

Hiccup brought a blanket, thinking that the chilly weather might make his lover cold, and placed it on the spot beside him. Sitting down, he patted the same spot and beckoned her to sit, as well.

It was a few hours into the night, the moon and the stars were their only sources of light. Well, that and the fire their dragons had just started. Astrid sat beside her boyfriend, her hand on his shoulder.

"Mm, a blanket," she said. "Came prepared?" She looked at him, a teasing smile on her lips.

"With you, I always have to," he replied, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. His hand was on the side of her head, pressing her lightly onto his shoulder.

They sat there, staring at the evening sky in silence. He hoped she didn't notice that he was a little nervous that night. His hands were a bit shaky and his mind was clogging up with different scenarios of a certain screw up. That night, he was going to ask for her hand in marriage. Of course, he had asked her parents beforehand and gave them the needed gifts in exchange for their daughter's hand, but he didn't tell her that he did. He wanted it to be a surprise. He even asked her parents if they'd keep it quiet until he asked her. They happily obliged

It wasn't all the nervousness that the butterflies in his stomach gave. There was still a possibility that she didn't want to marry him. That thought alone made him shake in horror. What if he made a mistake? What if he just ruined their relationship?

Astrid felt him shaking. She also felt a drop of his sweat fall on her cheek. She wiped it off and looked at him, curiously and worriedly. "Babe, are you okay?"

He jumped. "Uh, what? You hate me?" She raised a brow. He faked a cough. "I mean, yes, m'lady?"

"Babe, you're acting weird." She paused. "Well, weirder."

He sighed. His nerves were getting the best of him. "Oh, no. It was nothing."

"I won't press you on it." She sighed. Placing her hand on his chest, she gave him a loving look. "But know that I'm always here if you need anything, okay?"

He looked at her and nodded. He knew that. He always did. He shouldn't be worrying about it too much.

To clear the air, she stood up and offered a hand to help him up. "Dance with me?"

He raised a brow. "What?"

"Dance with me," she repeated, sounding a little adamant.

"But there's no music."

"It doesn't matter." She shrugged.

"Astrid, no."

"Come on, babe~"

Sighing, he looked confused yet amused as he held her hand and stood up. There was no way to stop her once she made up her mind. His hands moved to her waist as hers were at the back of his neck. She placed her head on his shoulder, eyes closed. They moved slowly, taking in each other's warmth while the night's breeze chilled them.

She wondered what went over him earlier. She didn't want to keep asking him about it because it seemed to bother him. Still, it didn't stop her from being curious. Her parents also seemed that way that morning. They looked like they wanted to say something but held it back. Her thoughts were interrupted once she heard Hiccup's voice.

"M'lady?" He asked softly.

"Mm-hm?" She replied, eyes still closed. She loved the feeling of his breath on her neck.

"W… What do you think of marriage?" He sounded nervous again.

Her eyes opened. "Marriage?"

"Y-you know…" He coughed.

She pressed her lips together. "I don't think it's necessary."

He drew back. "What?"

Raising a brow, she replied, "Well, it's just that I don't think it needs to be on paper to seal the deal when it comes to love. If two people really want to be together, they don't have to write it down."

He was sweating again. This time, profusely.

"But I still love the idea of planning and preparing a wedding. The paper part is the only thing that I think people could go without. The rest of it I love."

"Really?" He stopped sweating, a bright smile on his face

She nodded. "Why?"

"Gods, Astrid you scared me there for a second."

She raised a brow.

"Ahem," he coughed. "M'lady, Astrid Hofferson." He took her hands and held them in his own. "I've been wanting to a-ask you this for a while, now. I.. I've already asked your parents, and I just wanted to know if you… Uh… If you.."

"If I…?"

"If you would… marry me?" He smiled, nervously.

She stood there, awed. After a few moments, she punched his arm.

"Ow! What the- Why did you do that?"

"I've been waiting for you to ask me!" She said as she tackled him to the ground in an embrace.

He laughed. "Y-you have?"

She nodded. "I know I said I didn't like the whole paper part of marriage, but you should know that with you, I'd go through anything."

"Even the paper part?"

"Even the paper part."

He hugged her back, just as tightly, and they rolled, switching their positions. Hiccup was now on top of the blonde. "I take that as a yes?"

"You bet." They smiled at each other, both leaning in as they sealed the deal of their love, not needing a contract to do it.

They broke apart from the kiss. "I've already told your parents, by the way."

"So that's why they looked like they were hiding something."

"I just wanted to ask you first before telling everyone else about it."

"Hiccup, you don't need to do that. I'm always here for you."

He smiled. "I love you."

"I love you, too."

A/N: Hope you liked it and have a wonderful day! Prompts/ Requests are closed, at the moment.