Hello lovelies! Today we are having a kiki! Because today is the day, of Jack and Hiccup's date! So lets let loose and enjoy ourselves! Enjoy, and review!
PS; This may be a little long, you've been warned!
Hiccup stared into the mirror at Ponsonby's as Astrid handed him shirts to hold up to himself, admiring a gentle blue dress shirt that she had picked out.
"Aren't you glad you have a friend like me who can help in last minute fashion crisis!" Astrid said laughing, walking over and picking out a pair of black dress pants.
"Oh yea, I'm not sure what I would have done if you hadn't answered the phone. All my clothes at home are too old news for a event like this. I mean did you look at the guest list on that invite?" Hiccup asked as he put aside the blue dress shirt and grabbed the pant's that Astrid had picked out.
"Don't put that blue one away, I'm getting it. Now the question is, khaki or black pants?" Hiccup asked, giving the pants back as he shook his head to them.
"Well if your going with the blue then I'd go with with a dark black. Maybe charcoal black?" Astrid said to herself as she walked away.
"Hurry it up girl! I have to be back home by seven so I can shower and get dressed!" Hiccup hollered as he smiled thinking of the plans for tonight.
Hiccup reached into his pocket as he felt his cell phone vibrate, pulling it out he saw that it was Jack texting him.
'Ready for tonight?' read the text, causing Hiccup to smile even more as he began to text away.
'Are you kidding? I'm ecstatic, clothes shopping with Astrid right now! See you soon!' Hiccup sent back as he put his phone away, just in time for Astrid to come running back with a elegant pair of black pants.
"These are so you!" Astrid hollered excitedly as she handed to Hiccup, shoving him into a nearby changing room.
Two Hours Later
Hiccup walked out of his bathroom toweling off his hair as he walked into his bedroom, his clothes for the night already laid out on his bed. Hiccup could feel the giddiness and excitement pulse through his veins as he grabbed his briefs and slid them on. Walking over to his dresser he grabbed his brush and began to sing and dance around the room, more excited than a kid in a candy store.
Sliding over to his bed, Hiccup grabbed his new dress pants and put them on, throwing on his baby blue dress shirt afterward. He walked over to his window and saw the snow lightly falling over the city once more.
"Today couldn't get any better!" Hiccup said to himself as he ran into his bathroom and opened his cabinet for his cologne and toothpaste.
Minutes later Hiccup stood before his mirror as he put on a black tie just as elegant and silky as his pants. That's when Hiccup heard a knock on his front door, almost causing his heart to do sudden somersaults.
"Just a minute!" Hiccup yelled as he sat down on his bed and put on his black Oxford shoes, smiling at how nice he looked when he stood up and looked into the mirror.
After throwing on his overcoat and buttoning it up, Hiccup walked briskly over to his front door and opened it. That's when he saw Jack standing there with a fresh bouquet of roses and lilies, causing Hiccup's eyes to widen in shock and awe.
"Hey Hic, I got you something!" Jack said, biting his bottom lip in both excitement and anticipation as he handed Hiccup the fresh flowers.
"Oh Jack...they are beautiful. How did you know that roses and lilies were my favorite flowers?" Hiccup asked as he took the bouquet in his hands and brought the petals to the tip of his nose and took in the sweet smell of lovely rose buds and lily petals.
"I overheard you talking to a coworker about gardening and that's when I heard you say that these particular flowers were your favorite." Jack said as he began to blush, looking at the excitement in Hiccup's forest green eyes.
"Oh yeah, that's right. I was talking to Olivia about what she wanted to plant for the coming spring, I didn't think you could hear me!" Hiccup said as he turned around and walked into the kitchen, opening a cabinet and grabbing a glass vase.
"You've got a nice place here, and with a great view!" Jack said as he walked into Hiccup's apartment and looked out the window towards Central Park.
"Yea, it cost me almost a month's salary!" Hiccup said as he laughed at Jack's pleasure of walking through his apartment.
"The only view I really get is the view of the Hudson and of the Empire State Building." Jack said as he turned around and watched as Hiccup filled the vase with water and put the flowers in it.
"Well I'm ready when you are!" Hiccup said as he placed the flowers on the kitchen island and looked up at Jack who was looking back at him.
"Great, well let's get going then freckles!" Jack said excitedly, walking out of Hiccup's apartment, followed by Hiccup as he closed the door with a excited smile plastered on his face.
Hiccup looked out the window of Jack's car as they pulled up alongside the Freedom Tower, hundreds of guests lining up on a red carpet as two large lights began to spin and shine into the sky.
"Holy crap, this is more like a celebrity event!" Hiccup said as he grasped the edge of his seat and peered out the window at the crowd of photographers and paparazzi.
"Well my close friend who gave me the invite may have been a former producer in Hollywood, and this is her form of a business party. This is business to her, this is hers life work!" Jack said as they pulled up alongside the red carpet. "Just smile and wave, that's what she told me and she said the paparazzi won't storm you!" Jack said excitedly, giving Hiccup's hand a squeeze of reassurance as he saw the valet worker walk up alongside the car.
"Let's go freckles!" Jack said as they opened their doors and got flooded with flashing lights and applause.
"Wow...this is what it feels like to be famous!" Hiccup said jokingly as Jack walked up to his side and they began to walk down the red carpet towards the lobby doors of the Freedom Tower.
Hiccup watched as cameramen began to line up at the red rope and take pictures, as people behind them raised their Iphones and Androids into the air to snap pictures.
"I hope this isn't too much!" Jack said as he looked at Hiccup beside him, a flash of worry crossing his features.
"Oh no! This is fun, it'll give me a story to make Astrid jealous!" Hiccup said as he began to laugh, causing Jack to smile again and fill with excitement once more.
"Can I get a picture of you two together!" said a nearby female reporter as she smiled at them and waved them both together.
"You want to?" Jack asked as Hiccup nodded happily to the question.
Jack wrapped one arm around Hiccup's waist and pulled him close to him, both of them smiling with both excitement and pleasure as the woman began to snap a series of photos of the two.
"Thanks! This will make a create cover photo!" the woman said happily as she returned to snapping pictures of other celebrities walking up the famous red carpet.
Hiccup began to blush as he felt Jack's grip on his waist loosen, as he began to miss the touch of Jack's hand on him.
"Come on Hic, the world is waiting!" Jack said as he grabbed Hiccup's hand and and rushed through the lobby doors. Hiccup could see expensive decorations hang from the walls and ceilings and a wall to wall fish tank on one side of the lobby.
"Is that Oprah!" Hiccup said with a exasperated gasp as he saw the female black idol talking to reporters in the corner.
"I think it is, that's awesome!" Jack said, just as excited as he looked at the famous woman turn to look at the both and wave her hands in greeting.
"Would you care for a Parmesan crusted shrimp sirs?" said a elderly caterer as she walked up to both Jack and Hiccup.
"Oh I'm good mam, but thank you. How about you Hiccup?" Jack asked, looking as Hiccup licked his lips in anticipation.
"I'd like one mam!" Hiccup said with anticipation as he reached over and grabbed one of the elegantly wrapped shrimp, popping it in his mouth and nodding at the woman in appreciation.
"Your quite welcome gentleman!" the woman said kindly as she walked off to more guests.
"Come on Hic, lets head to the main room." Jack said as he lead Hiccup through a crowd of global reporters and famous icons towards a set of double doors adorned with soft silk wrappings.
Jack walked forward and opened one of the doors as Hiccup passed through, admiring both Jack's showmanship and kindness and the silk lining the doors.
As Hiccup walked through the door, he saw before him a amazing site. Hundreds of tables lined up before a dance floor as celebrities danced together under the strobe lights and flashing floor panels. Each table adorned with vases filled with fresh flowers of all kinds, and the most expensive cutlery Hiccup had ever seen outside of a Macy's home store.
"This is beautiful Jack, and I must say, I can't wait to dance!" Hiccup said, stepping out of his shell finally.
"Well come on! We can find our seats here in a little bit!" Jack said as he grabbed Hiccup's hand once more and rushed both of them to the dance floor.
Hiccup felt as he pressed through a crowd towards the middle of the crowd, strobe lights of all colors flashing above him and with every step; a floor panel as well. Hiccup took Jack's hands and began to dance to the beat and rhythm of the playing music.
"A little party never killed nobody. So we gonna dance till we drop!" rang the DJ as she fist pumped the air and played the music with the other.
"Hey Hiccup, guess what!" Jack said as he watched Hiccup look at him with excite filled eyes.
"What is it Jack!" asked Hiccup as Jack spun him back, causing Hiccup to laugh in glee.
"Lock the doors, lower the blinds, and fire up the smoke machine, because I know exactly what we need! Let's have a KIKI!" Jack hollered, the whole crowd getting into the song as they threw their hands up into the air and began to snap their fingers.
"I wanna have a kiki, lock the doors, Tight! Let's have a kiki, mother? I'm gonna let you have it!" the crowd sang, dancing in unison. Hiccup could feel the rhythm beat through his blood as he began to dance in sequence with them.
"Dive, turn, work! A kiki is a party for calming all your nerves! Were spilling tea and dishing one deserts when they deserve. And though the sun is rising, few may choose to leave so shade that lid and we'll all bid adieu to your ennui! Let's have a kiki!" Jack said as he grabbed Hiccup's hands and began to spin around.
Hiccup could feel the laughter begin to erupt from his mouth as everyone began to twirl and dance to the beat, some raising their hands elegantly, others snapping to the beat.
"Kiki, soso, oui oui, no no!" the crowd sang together, all beginning to cheer and laugh together as they snapped their feet to the beat.
"Let's have a kiki!" the crowd sang alongside Jack and Hiccup as they all began to laugh and clap together at the success of their musical number.
"Oh my God Jack, this is the most fun I've ever had in my life!" Hiccup said as he kept laughing alongside Jack who was holding his sides in laughter.
"Me either Hic! And I'm glad your the one I'm having such a great time with!" Jack said as he looked at Hiccup with a new fondness in his eyes.
"Jack!" hollered a voice from nearby, interrupting the blissful moment as Jack turned his head and saw his long time friend in charge of the party run up to him and wrap her arms around him.
"Oh hey! How are you Haley?" Jack said as he hugged his dear friend with excitement, Hiccup's smile beginning to fade behind them.
"I'm great, been planning a party if that isn't clear enough! Is this your date?" Haley asked as she saw Hiccup standing there behind them sheepishly.
"Yes, this is Hiccup Haddock!" Jack said, standing aside for Haley to hand her hand out to Hiccup.
"My name is Haley Westerna, I'm a good friend of Jack's. You've got quite a man as your date Mr. Haddock, so make sure you treat him well!" Haley said as she shook Hiccup's hand with vigor and professionalism.
Hiccup nodded his head, a smile once again gracing his features as he watched Haley turn her attention back to Jack again.
"I have one last question before I run off again, does this dress look okay. It's a Vanderbilt creation, and I didn't know if the train dragged too much?" Haley asked Jack, causing Hiccup to giggle softly at the ridiculous question.
"It looks fine Haley, now relax! You planned this whole party, so go enjoy it!" Jack said as he pressed his hands onto Haley's shoulders for extra attention.
"Thanks sweetie! I'll call you later in the week and maybe set up a lunch for us!" Haley said as she leaned forward and gave Jack a quick peck on the cheeks before grabbing her dress and running off. Hiccup could feel a bit of jealousy rise up in his heart as he thought of Haley's lips touching Jack's cheeks. He knew he shouldn't be so jealous especially for the first date, but he felt something special from Jack and couldn't help it.
"Hey Hic, I've got a idea. Haley rented every free floor of this building including the observation deck on the top floor. I know it has a great view of the city, would you like to head up there with me?" Jack turned and asked Hiccup, noticing his sudden discomfort.
"Yea sure, I'd love to!" Hiccup said, trying to cover up his petty jealousy as he walked out of the ballroom with Jack and towards the elevator.
A Few Minutes & Many Elevator Exchanges Later
Jack listened as the elevator door dinged with their arrival to the top floor, and heaved a sigh of relief.
"I didn't know it would take so much effort to get up here!" Jack said as he laughed lightly alongside Hiccup. He saw that there were a few people up here chatting and drinking champagne as the glistening city lights shined in through the huge bay windows lining the walls.
"Well it is the biggest building in the United States, so I'd imagine it would take a bit Mr. Frost!" Hiccup said teasingly as he watched Jack squint his eyes at him and began to laugh childishly as the two walked up to a bay window that overlooked downtown Manhattan.
"Hey Hic?" Jack said, his funny demeanor quickly diminishing. "May I have this dance with you?" Jack asked, reaching out his hand as a woman played the violin alongside the piano player in the background.
"Of course you may Jack." Hiccup said without pause, gently taking Jack's hand in his as he stepped closer and slowly looked up into Jack's ice blue eyes.
"Jack, may I tell you something?" Hiccup said as he began to dance in step alongside Jack, the both of them gazing into each others eyes.
"Yea Hic, you can." Jack said gently, almost a whisper as he felt Hiccup's chest rise up and down slowly.
"I know we just met and all, but I feel this connection with you. It's strange, I've never been the one for serious romance with working all the time and being busy keeping my apartment in tip top shape. But with you, I feel myself falling more and more into this pit of emotions I've never quite felt before. I'm excited, but I'm also scared. I've never been one to escape my shell, it all happened when my mother died when I was a young kid and my father shut down in life. From that point on, I was really the one taking care of myself. I don't wanna get hurt like that again, I don't wanna feel that anguish...that pain..in my heart again. I guess what I'm trying to say is, if I take this step, please don't hurt me!" Hiccup said softly, feeling as tears began to form at the edge of his eyes. Feeling ashamed of such petty fright, Hiccup looked down. That's when he felt Jack's cold hand, which felt so warm at the time, lift his chin up to look into his eyes once more.
"Hiccup, I promise that I'd never hurt you. Your a beautiful person, with a beautiful spirit and for someone to even think about damaging that spirit, is a crime against humanity. I can see so much in you, from beauty to incredible kindness and a loving heart. I also see someone who's afraid to take the next step into something, afraid of having his hopes and dreams crushed again. Well Hic, I'm not going to be the one to do that and I won't let anyone else do it as well; I promise. I'm here for you when your ready to take my hand and break away that shell of yours." Jack said, feeling as Hiccup pressed closer to him and rested his head onto his overcoat and began to sniffle as soft tears made their way onto the fabric.
"Thanks Jack, you can't even comprehend how good that makes me feel. Your a one of a kind guy, and I'm blessed to have met you!" Hiccup said as he continued to dance slowly with Jack, the lights of the city shining like gems and crystals against them.
"I hope this means that maybe, just maybe; we can have a second date?" Jack asked, laughing softly as he felt Hiccup begin to giggle himself.
"Of course snowball, I'd love that," Hiccup said gently as the both of them giggled and turned slowly against the backdrop of city buildings in the distance.
People around the top floor watched as the both of them danced, hands clasped together tenderly and eyes closed together as the both of them breathed in unison together, hearts even beating together as the snow fell like soft white confetti outside the window behind them for the rest of the night, happy in each others arms in that moment that seemed to last a lifetime.
This ends chapter four my faithful readers! I know it's long, but did I do good or what! Please leave me reviews so my work pays off! ^-^