A/N: Hello! As I've said, updates got slower because I am so busy with school, right now. :\ 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

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Prompt: "during a meeting at the great hall, astrid falls asleep and hiccup carries her in HIS bed," sent by an Anon (lorde/ emma) on Tumblr.

Summary: Carrying his fiancee to his home to let her rest, Hiccup is grateful that he had managed to be with such a wonderful woman who loved him just as much as he loved her.

Rated: T

Slumber

"I'm sorry that we have to finish the meeting tomorrow," Hiccup said apologetically as he carried his fiancee bridal style. She had fallen asleep during the meeting of Berk's council, and he decided to continue the meeting tomorrow.

"Ah, it's not a problem, chief," a council member replied. "This wasn't the first time it happened."

He nodded. "Well, we'll see you tomorrow."

The other council members waved as they got on their dragons and flew back home. Gobber didn't attend the meeting due to his busy schedule at the forge, making more saddles.

Hiccup decided to just walk home, since the chief's humble abode wasn't too far from the Great Hall. He told Toothless and Stormfly to follow him as he lead the way back home with his lover in his arms.

He knew she was tired, but she just wouldn't admit it. Astrid was just as stubborn as he was. She was basically running around the village the whole day and had training to do to top it all off. He didn't know how she could handle it, but still, her perseverance and hard work always made him feel like he was falling in love with her all over again.

Each step he took, a few strands of her hair would gently fall onto her face, covering a small portion of it. Her lips were slightly parted, and her breathing was steady. He smiled softly at the sight of his lady looking so peaceful, so calm.

'How did I get so lucky to be with you?' He asked himself as he kicked the front door of his home open and walked in. Stormfly took to her stable and Toothless walked inside with his rider, closing the door with his tail.

Quietly walking up the stairs to his room, he pushed the door open with his back and entered. He laid her down on his bed, gently laying her head. He looked at her with such admiration as he carefully put stray strands of her hair back behind her ear.

The fact that she stood by him no matter what the circumstance always made him stop and ponder on how they've managed to get so far in their relationship. The road was definitely not smooth. They've had their share of fights and near break-up situations, but looking back at all those, he shook his head. It didn't matter. They've gone through so much as a couple and as individuals. Their lives had changed in just a few years. Gone was the unappreciated loser, and gone was the aspiring dragon killer. Now it was Hiccup, and Astrid.

He caressed her cheek with the back of his palm, a soft smile appearing. "I love you."

She stirred, her closed eyes squinting. Hiccup chuckled seeing her. He thought it was the cutest thing. Leaning in, he gave her a kiss on the forehead and was about to walk away when he felt a hand grab his wrist, preventing him to move any further.

"Where are you going?" Astrid asked, tired.

He sat back down by the edge of the bed, her hand still on his wrist. "I was just going to check on some paperw-"

"Babe, you keep telling me I over-work myself, but in all honesty, that'd be you," she said. "It's late. I know you're exhausted."

He sighed before giving her a lopsided grin. "Alright, m'lady."

She scooted and left space for him to lay in. He laid beside her, his hand wrapped around her shoulders and her head on his shoulder, hands placed on top of his chest. He rubbed her back, up and down.

"You were awake?"

"Well, I was asleep. I just woke up because something felt missing."

He raised a brow.

"You." She kissed his lips. "Now, let's get to sleep."

He kissed her back. "Good night, love."

She smiled before closing her eyes. "Good night."

They drifted off into slumber.

A/N: Not accepting new prompts/ requests at the moment. Will be accepting some more soon after I finish the ones I already have received.