(A/N) OMG I am so worried! I won't be able to type ALL weekend and hardly at all today or tomorrow.
Hiccup heard Astrid freeze on the other end of the line and wondered if she was having a hard time processing what he said. Maybe she didn't hear him right? "Astrid?" Hiccup started, Astrid letting go a breath she'd been holding on the other end of the line.
"Uh yeah. Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Astrid's voice was much more gentle. Not anything like just a few moments ago when she was demanding answers. Hiccup took a second, not really knowing where this was going. When he first started living with the Wingdens, Hiccup thought Fishlegs and the twins would act weird or be crazy because something had to have happened to send them into foster care. Once he really got to know them though, it was pleasant.
Hiccup was scared Astrid had the same opinion about foster kids he once did. "Um...I-I..." For some reason voicing his thoughts were much harder than thinking them. "I didn't want you to get the wrong idea about me Astrid." There was a long pause.
"Why would you think I'd think differently about you Hiccup? I mean yeah, I feel sorry for what happened, and I can't imagine what you must've been through. Doesn't mean I don't still like you though." Hiccup suddenly couldn't help but give a short laugh, releasing his held breath.
"Wait seriously? You...you don't think I'm crazy or something?" Astrid chuckled on the other end of the line. "Oh your crazy alright, but since when is that something I care about?" Hiccup nodded, she had a point there. After all, Hiccup wasn't the most...normal kid in a group.
"Wow Astrid...y-you have no idea how bad I wish I would've told you sooner." Astrid sighed on the other phone, Hiccup feeling lighter than ever. "Yeah, you really should've. So...what's this big question you were needing to ask me anyways?" Hiccup smirked, putting the phone on speaker.
"Hey Tough, care to do the honors?" Tuffnut smiled and jumped up to grab the phone. "Okay Astrid now that you and your boy Hiccup here are finished, we need your help solving an err...debate. Hiccup and Jacob here are neutral with the conversation, Fishlegs and Magnus despise the movie creators, and me and Ruffnut love them. So...are you a Marvels fan? Yes, no, or neutral?"
Astrid paused on the other end of the line with a chuckle, obviously trying to add some dramatic suspense to the debate. "I'm a marvels fan all the way! How could you have doubt?" Tuffnut and Ruffnut jumped in joy wile laughing, Hiccup fell back on the couch with a groan, and Magnus along with Fishlegs just didn't really care.
"Your a traitor you know that Astrid?" Hiccup asked wile taking the phone from Tuffnut and taking it off of speaker. "Yeah I know. So...Anything else you need? I'm kind of busy with my mother and Will." Astrid's voice suddenly lowered a little.
"Still grounded?" Hiccup asked with a sad sigh and Astrid made a sound of agreement. "It's not right you know? I shouldn't get in trouble just because I snapped a little. My mother should be grateful I haven't called the cops on the guy yet." Hiccup nodded, thinking this over.
"I know that Astrid, but you've still got to keep your opinions to yourself. I know it's not fair, but if you don't want to report him and don't want to get in trouble, you've got to try and just accept him. I'm always an outlet if you need me. You know that?" Hiccup spoke confidently and soothingly.
"I know that Hiccup. I just...I don't know what to do. For once in my life I'm in a situation where I have no game plan, and no way out. It's hard to understand." Hiccup felt a pit in the bottom of his stomach form when he heard how sad Astrid sounded.
"You'll figure it out. Your Astrid Hofferson after all." Astrid gave a small laugh, and Hiccup was glad he made her feel a little bit better. "So, you ready for school on Monday?" Astrid asked and Hiccup shrugged despite knowing she couldn't see him.
"Perhaps. I'm really neutral about schooling." Hiccup said wile going to the fridge and grabbing some tea. He was oblivious to Magnus and Jacob listening in on his conversation, and tried to ignore the loud TV the twins and Fishlegs were watching.
"Your neutral about everything Hiccup. I envy your personality in all honesty. I can't just be laid back and take what ever the world give me like you can. I'm one of those people who has to try and fix everything you know? Anyways I've got to go eat lunch with mom, she's not going to be happy if I start skipping meals. So...see you later?"
Hiccup smiled when he noticed Astrid's voice had lightened up a bit since they started talking. "Yeah, tomorrow for sure." Hiccup hung up the phone after saying goodbye, putting the device in his back pocket. He drank his glass of tea, then turned around to see Magnus and Jacob looking confused.
"What was that about?" Magnus asked, a hint of worry in her voice. "Just a friend of mine Magnus. Nothing to worry about, she's just in a tough situation." Hiccup explained. "What kind of a tough situation? I didn't like when you were talking about the girl needing to call the police on someone. Is she safe?" Jacob chimed in, causing Hiccup to feel a bit small since he was cornered unintentionally.
"Yeah she's safe, her mother's there." Hiccup stretched his arm and looked at the time. It was late noon and they hadn't had lunch yet. "So...if you want I can help with lunch. I do have experience preparing meals after all." Magnus and Jacob took that as their cue to stop pushing Hiccup. They simply nodded, letting him help Magnus with lunch.
(A/N) Yeah, it's short, but I had to get something up. Your amazing and remember I might not be able to update tomorrow or later today, and Friday and Saturday I won't have access to internet. The more reviews I get the more inspired I am!