A/N: So next chapter. Bit of a breather just because I really wanted to write some Hiccup/Astrid fluff. Next week I'll get back to the main story. With short chapters too because of NaNoWriMo and my aim to write about 1,670 odd words a day on my original novel comes first this month. Don't forget to review.

Chapter 9

It was dawn when Stormfly woke up to the familiar scent of fish, chicken, and soap, letting her know that Astrid was there with breakfast. She also picked up on the faint smell of leather, something she always associated with Hiccup, so when she opened her eyes to find only her rider standing there with a basket of fish and some chicken she ended up looking round to see where the boy was.

"Hiccup's still in bed," Astrid said putting the basket down. She could tell why Stormfly was so confused, knowing the dragon had picked up on Hiccup's scent. When she had got up to give the dragons some breakfast she didn't bother getting properly changed, instead just putting on her leggings and Hiccup's tunic, the extra 4 inches of height he had on her now making it longer on her than it did on her fiancé. She liked wearing it whenever she got up before him, getting to smell him and keeping him close for a bit longer.

As Stormfly nudged Toothless awake, Astrid went over to the sleeping baby dragon and picked it up. It opened its eyes and snuggled up into the tunic as she sat down. Stormfly headed over to feed the baby, leaving Toothless to take some fish from the basket for his own breakfast. "We should think of a name for you shouldn't we little fella," Astrid said as the baby dragon took food from Stormfly's mouth. "Maybe we should name you after our chief. Because you hatched early and you're a little clumsy on your feet but I'm sure you'll grow up to be the toughest, smartest and most powerful of them all." The baby dragon gave a small squeak in delight and Astrid smiled. "I think he likes that idea," she said looking up at the two dragons, who were both busy eating breakfast for themselves. "Hope Hiccup won't mind it too much."

She sat there for a few more moments, holding the baby dragon as Stormfly continued to feed him. Once everything she'd brought had been eating she placed the newly named dragon back into the nest and got up. She patted both Toothless and Stormfly on the nose before heading back into the house. As she walked through the door she saw Hiccup coming down the stairs, dressed except for his tunic. "Morning Milady," he said with a smile. "I was wondering where my shirt went."

"Needed to give the dragons their breakfast," Astrid said closing her front door and walking over to the stairs. "It was the nearest thing for me to wear."

"You know I don't believe that for a second don't you?"

"It's true!"

"Astrid last night you had my shirt off me as soon as I got through your bedroom door. When I woke up your clothes were exactly where you threw them, by the side of the bed."

Astrid folded her arms and pouted. "Ok, so it wasn't the first thing I came across," she said. "But I like wearing your shirt."

Hiccup walked over to her and put his arms around her waist, kissing her nose before gently kissing her on the lips. "So how is our new dragon family doing?" he asked.

"Very well," Astrid answered wrapped her arms round Hiccup's neck. "The baby's eating well though it's still a little clumsy on its feet. I decided to name it. Thought I'd name it after you."

"Oh right. Poor dragon."

"Thought it was a good name. Make people underestimate him, thinking he's just the runt and useless when really he's smarter and stronger than anyone else."

"Are you talking about me or the dragon?"

"Both."

Hiccup smiled and kissed Astrid deeply, his hands moving to her hips as he moved backwards towards the table. When she hit the edge, Hiccup lifted her up onto the table and she wrapped her legs around him to pull him closer. He started kissing her neck, his hands moving to the waistband of her leggings. "Babe, as much as I'm enjoying this don't you have other places to be?" Astrid asked, her hands moving down Hiccup's arms, her fingers tracing the slight muscles on them.

"I'd rather be here," Hiccup mumbled into Astrid's neck. "Anyway, I can't go anywhere when you're still wearing my shirt."

"Want me to take it off?"

"Oh gods yes."

"Then you'll have to let me off this table so I can go up and get changed."

Hiccup stopped kissing Astrid's jawline and looked up at her. "That wasn't what I meant," he said, making Astrid giggle.

"I know," she replied. She started tracing her fingers down Hiccup's chest and his stomach, making circles around his belly button before moving back up. "I like this," she said. "You staying instead of getting dressed and leaving before the sun's fully up. What made you decide to stay?"

"You stole my shirt," Hiccup replied.

"Seriously."

Hiccup sighed. "Well the whole village seems to have known for a while that I spend the night with you and there's really no point in trying to deny it anymore. So there's no point in sneaking around," he said. "Now, we have two options, I can make breakfast or we can go back upstairs and get busy under the furs."

"Well both sound like very tempting offers," Astrid said. "Will be hard to choose."

There was a knock on the door and Hiccup groaned in frustration. "If that's for me, I'm busy doing important chief business," he said as he moved away from the table to allow Astrid to jump off and head for the door.

"So I'm important chief business now am I?" Astrid joked as she got closer to the door. Hiccup just smiled and Astrid opened the door to see Valka standing on the other side, carrying a basket. "Valka, h-hi," Astrid said, suddenly all too aware of what she was wearing.

"Morning Astrid," Valka replied. "Is Hiccup about?"

As if on cue Hiccup appeared at the door. "Hi mom," he said. "What are you doing here?"

"I just came to see how the dragons were and seeing as I thought you'd be here I thought I'd come and see if you were awake," Valka said. "I brought some extra fish in case it was needed."

"Um… thanks. Do you want to come in? I was just about to start breakfast."

"Oh I don't want to intrude."

"It's ok. I was just going to get dressed anyway," Astrid said. She let Valka in and closed the door before she rushed up the stairs to get ready for the day. Valka put the basket of fish down just as Hiccup's tunic came flying down the stairs. It landed on Hiccup's head, making Valka laugh. Hiccup pulled tunic off his head and put it on, breathing in Astrid's scent as he did so.

"So how are the dragons doing?" Valka asked as Hiccup went to start making breakfast.

"Well I haven't seen them yet today but Astrid said they were fine," Hiccup replied.

"The other eggs might hatch today. Think Astrid would mind if I stay just in case?"

"Why would I mind?!" Astrid called from upstairs. "It'd be nice to have the company! Because I'm not going to miss these eggs hatching for anything!"

"Well that's settled then," Hiccup said.

"I'll go take this fish to them," Valka said picking up the basket. She left the main house, leaving Hiccup to cook while Astrid finished getting ready for the day.