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

Wrote this ahead of a few others because of the popular demand. XD

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

Prompt/s:

- "Astrid braiding Hiccups's hair," sent by Three Anons on Tumblr.

- "The first time Astrid braids Hiccup's hair," sent by RaiynetheHedgehog via Review.

- "I too wanna read about the braid thing," sent by edwardelric108 vie Review.

- "Can you do one where Astrid does his first braid, please," sent by HiccupHaddockLover via Review.

- "Can I have some hiccstrid fluff pls," sent by an Anon on Tumblr.

Summary: Hiccup just got home after a long day, and Astrid's there to help him relax. They tease each other, and she does his hair. He doesn't seem to like it all that much.

Rated: T

Braid

"Ugh," he groaned as he slammed the door behind him and slumped onto the chair on his desk. Hiccup have just arrived home after a long day in the forge, trying to figure out a fire prevention plan to ensure less fires in Berk.

She looked at him from where she sat, his bed. It was no surprise she'd be there. It was there usual routine now. She would show up at his house before he gets home to help him relax after a long day's work. Even Stoick had gotten used to it. In fact, he suggested it. He saw how tired his son would look after a working day and decided to ask Astrid, whom he calls his future daughter-in-law, to be there just before he arrives home.

"Babe," She said as she walked to where he sat and hugged him from behind his neck. "You shouldn't over-work yourself."

Toothless was already fast-asleep when she approached his rider. The dragon, too, had been tired from flying all over Berk that same day to help some new dragons riders.

Hiccup looked at her as she drew back from the embrace and walked back to the bed. He knows she knew he was going to follow her there anyway. Sighing, he stood up and did exactly that.

His back was on the headboard, hand wrapped around Astrid's shoulders. Her back was on his chest, her hands fiddling with his hair. It grew longer those past three years, and honestly, it made him look much more attractive than he already did. Most people would say that puberty done Berk's pride well, albeit his physique isn't like what most Vikings would consider manly.

They stayed there in silence. Hiccup didn't know how, but he did relax. Whenever she would be around, he just feels calmer. Most would guess that it's what they feel for each other. The passion they share in what they do, in the village, in the people, in the dragons. There were so many things the couple cared about.

"So," the female spoke. "How was your day?"

He groaned. "Tiring. I still didn't perfect the fire prevention plan. There are still a lot of bugs to work out, and it's driving me insane."

She nodded. "Why don't you ask me for help?"

"I don't want to add more work on you, too. You have to help teach the other villagers on how to ride dragons, and you still have training for the races and for combat, so I didn't want to stress you, too."

"Hiccup, you know I can handle it. Plus, I also don't like seeing you all slumped in work. I know you've been wanting to explore the world."

"How-"

"Babe, you talk in your sleep," she said, smiling. "It's cute."

His eyes widen slightly. "What do I say?"

"Oh, nothing." She giggled.

"M'lady…"

"It's nothing!"

"You sure?"

She stifled another laugh before faking a cough, regaining her composure. "Hm… Well, you did say something about my eyes being the deep ocean, drowning you in them."

He slapped his forehead.

"And my hair being more valuable than gold." She flipped her braid off her shoulders.

"Gods, did I really say all those cheesy things?"

She nodded, chuckling. "Yes, but they were still sweet… Sickeningly sweet, but I still loved it."

"When that happens again, please put a sock in my mouth."

"No, I won't. I like hearing how I'm the sun of your dark days." She laughed.

"Thor, help me," he said as he stroked her back, up and down.

She smiled, continuing with playing with his hair. Her two hands began twisting them, making a short braid.

He felt the tug and looked at his girlfriend finishing a braid in his hair. He raised a brow. "What is that?"

"A braid."

"Why is it on my hair?"

"It looks good, right?"

"Uh," he thought of something to say.

"Come on, it doesn't look that bad," she said. "Keep them on? For me?"

He hated it when she added those two words. He would always push through with it. Sighing, he nodded. "Fine."

She smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you," she said. "Now, I think you deserve some rest. You've had a long day."

Before she could leave the bed, she was pulled back onto his chest, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist. "Hiccup!" She exclaimed.

"What? You've had a long day, as well. You need to rest, too."

"But-"

"I wear the braids. You stay the night."

She sighed. She couldn't refused, and she didn't plan on it.

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