Toothless: Wanna get coffee and ice-cream at 1?
Hiccup: Sure, I'll be there.
Toothless: Can't wait for our second date ;)
Hiccup: Bud, it's not a date and you know that!
Toothless: I know, I know, can't blame me for thinking about it
Hiccup: Whatever, I'll see you there, I just needed to do a few things first.
Toothless: Alright take your time! I don't mind if you're late. Everyone is always busy during this season
Hiccup: Thanks for your understanding, I'll see you there.
Toothless: yeah you too!
Hiccup put her phone in he pocket as she entered the living room. Her father wasn't home because of his work, but her mother was at the couch, reading a book. With a deep breath, Hiccup sat next to her, hugging her legs. Valka took off her reading glasses and set her book aside. She smiled at Hiccup and Hiccup smiled her back. Hicucp wasn't sure how her mother will help her on her problem, but she has to try.
"Hey, sweetie, do you need anything?" Valka asked.
"Um...I have a problem," Hiccup replied. "A big problem."
"What is it?" Valka frowned.
"It's a long story."
"I don't mind."
Hiccup sighed. "Astrid set me up with a guy after that I met Toothless. I don't know who this guy is, but only his username. I kept talking to this guy for a few days and Toothless and I are becoming great friends and now I realized I'm crushing on both of them. What do I do, Mom?!"
Valka blinked. "What's this guy's username?"
"NightFury." Hiccup mumbled.
Then Valka started to chuckled. Hiccup stared at her mother. Why was she laughing at this problem? This is serious! She doesn't want to hurt these two and she needed her answer now! She doesn't want her friendship with Toothless and NightFury to end! Hiccup finally had two guy friends who don't bully her, aside from Fishlegs who never done that. It's not like her mother had been in the same situation as her right?
"Hiccup, don't worry about it," Valka said.
"What do you mean?" Hiccup demanded. "I need to worry about it."
"Hiccup, you'll find out when you meet NightFury. He's a lot closer than you think."
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"You'll see, Hiccup. Trust my word on this and wait until the party, okay?"
Hiccup nodded. "Okay."
"That's my girl." Valka kissed her head.
Hiccup smiled as she got up and walked out of the house. Maybe she should just do what her mom says. If NightFury is a lot closer than she thinks, than he must be the guy she actually does knows. Then who? The only guys she knew was Snoutlout, Fishlegs, Eret, Ashton, and Toothless. Not that much, but it has to be one of those guys, hopefully it's not Snoutlout, Eret, and Ashton. Hiccup would just punch them if NightFury turned out to be them. It has to be either Fishlegs or Toothless, but Fishleg doesn't have the same hobbies like NightFury, while Toothless...Hiccup crossed her arms. Toothless does have similar hobbies like NightFury and he does have a disable, but does he have one foot?
There might be a fifty-fifty chance for Toothless to be NightFury. They're both on the same team after all. Besides, if she asked Toothless, he'll just avoid the topic and NightFury might do the same thing.
Once Hiccup got to Berk's Coffee and Ice-Cream, she went inside. Toothless was sitting at the corner, having coffee and ice-cream. He has a huge smile on his face as if he was a little kid. The shop was small, but there were enough chairs for two people. Even though she's a bit early, but she didn't mind. Spending time with Toothless made her smile. Hiccup walked over to the table and sat down across from Toothless. Toothless glanced up and smiled.
"You're early," Toothless chuckled.
"Yeah, it went a lot faster than I thought," Hiccup said.
"Do you want anything?" Toothless asked. "Coffee, hot chocolate, ice-cream, bakery goods?"
"I thought I was the one who's going to buy treat you, not vice versa."
"We had a stupid bet, how about sharing one secret and never tell anyone?"
Hiccup stared at him. Is he serious? They only known each other for some days and now they're talking about sharing secrets. Hiccup usually doesn't have that much secrets, but it wouldn't hurt.
"Alright," Hiccup sighed. "I used to have a crush on Ashton."
Toothless blinked. "Are you serious? He's an idiot!"
Hiccup nodded. "Yeah, I was only a kid then and realized he'll never be interest in me. I never told Astrid or anyone about that, but hey, you move on."
"I'm sure you'll find someone."
"I know."
"Besides, he might be a lot closer than you think."
"Haha, very funny. So what's your secret?"
Toothless grinned. "I kept a secret pet from my dad."
"Really? What happened?"
"I found it in the woods and it had only one leg, so I went to the animal hospital and got it healed and kept it. My dad never found out, but I knew he might one day and I just made up a half lie story that I found this pet and asked if I could keep it. He agreed and to this day we still have out cat! Here's a picture of him."
Toothless took out his phone and handed it over to Hiccup. She took it and stared ta the picture. The cat has black fur and green eyes as if it was Toothless in cat form. He also had a brown collar with a bell attached to it too. The cat has three legs, but it also has a prosthetic. Hiccup had to admit. The cat was so cute and she could see the collar says: Fish. Hiccup chuckled. He named his cat, Fish? Then again she shouldn't say anything since everyone in Berk almost has weird names because of their viking heritage.
Hiccup handed the phone back to Toothless, "Your cat is adorable."
"Adorable like me?" Toothless wiggled his brows.
"Don't push it." then Hiccup paused. "So...um...Why do you wear two different shoes?"
Toothless chuckled. "I lost my other pair and couldn't find it, so I just decided to wear it in different colors."
"Shouldn't you just buy another same pair."
"Yeah, but I'm cheap. I only spend my money on important things, like fish!"
"What's with you and fish?"
"It's a delicacy!" Then he stood up. "I'm going to get you something, alright? It's bugging me that you're not having anything."
"I can't buy it myself." Hiccup pointed.
"Don't care, I'm buying."
Hiccup rolled her eyes as Toothless walked up to the line. She stared at him in the corner of his eyes. She thought she'll get her answer like Toothless is NightFury, but no. Instead she got a different answer! She hates liking two guys the same time! Even though there is a good chance that Toothless is NightFury, she probably try to ask more questions about Toothless. Then Hiccup's eyes widened. What if that answer was just excuse?
Then Hiccup noticed a shadow behind her. She turned and her smile faded. Dagur was there with Snoutlout and Tuffnut. Hiccup groaned. She really doesn't mind Snoutlout and Tuffnut because she sometimes got along with, but with Dagur, not so much. Hiccup wished Dagur would just get picked up by a dragon and it lets him go to his death. Actually, now Hiccup thought about it, it might not be that bad.
"Hey, Shrimp!" Dagur laughed.
Hiccup sighed. "It's Useless, Dagur and if you're going to insult me, insult me correctly."
"Whatever," Dagur said. "We just want to see why little useless Hiccup was here by herself."
"Actually, I'm not." Hiccup pointed out. "I'm with a friend and he should be back any minute."
Snoutlout laughed. "What kind of guy wants to be friends with you, cuz? He must be mentally insane!"
Tuffnut nodded. "Yeah, did you bribed him to hang out with you?"
Before Hiccup could say something sarcastic as always, Dagur grabbed her and pushed her against the wall. All of the people int he shop stopped talking, staring at the scene. Hiccup sighed as if this didn't faze her. She had been through this...over a bunch of times and sadly she knows where this is going to do. First Snoutlout and Tuffnut would punch her in the gut. Then Dagur will punch her in the face as much as he could until Hiccup's face was all bruised up. After that, they take the money she has in her purse and go onto their merry way.
Like what she knew, Snoutlout and Tuffnut took turns punching her stomach. Hiccup hissed, wincing with pain. She wanted to fight back, but these guys were more stronger than her. Soon after they punched her, Dagur drew back his fist and smirked. Hiccup glanced at him and noticed someone was behind him. A smirk grew across her face.
"What are you smiling about?" Dagur snapped.
"Oh nothing, just watching my friend holding a steaming up of coffee over your head." Hiccup said as if it was normal.
Dagur blinked and Toothless dump the coffee on top form his head. Dagur screamed as he lets go of Hiccup. He turned, facing a not so happy Toothless. His eyes were glaring down at Dagur and it looked like his eyes were slit like a cat whenever a cat is angry. Snoutlout and Tuffnut gasped as they faced Hiccup, muttering sorry and raced out of the shop. Hiccup chuckled. She always forgive them because it's not their fault they're Dagur's minions. They were actually forced to be in his gang.
"T-Toothless?!" Dagur sputtered.
"What are you doing to my friend?" Toothless hissed.
"I-I didn't know she was you friend."
"Really? Because I am mentally insane to be her friend, and if you don't leave now I'll make sure you're not going to regret anything at the upcoming soccer game, got it? If I see you bothering her again, I swear to Thor, I will come after you with an ax!"
Dagur nodded and raced out of the shop. Once the door was closed, all the customers cheered, which caused Hiccup to flushed. Now that was a scene. Toothless bowed as he helped Hiccup up onto her feet. One of the customers, who just bought a drink, gave it to Hiccup and winked. Hiccup blushed more and soon the manager gave them a bag of cookies, astronaut ice-cream, and lots of bakery goods. Hiccup and Toothless thanked them and they walked out of the shop. Hiccup couldn't believed what just happened. Toothless was scary when he's mad and cute the same time.
"Are you okay, Hiccup?" Toothless asked.
Hiccup nodded. "Stomach a bit sore, but overall I'm okay."
"I hate Dagur. I hate how he treats people and how he uses Snoutlout and Tuffnut for his own use."
"No kidding."
"He shouldn't bothered you again. If he does...he's going to get it! No one messes with you!"
Hiccup giggled and her eyes softened. "Thank you, for being there for me."
"No problem, what are friends for." Then Toothless gasped. "Wanna go ice skating tomorrow?"
Hiccup smiled. "Yes! I-I just...um...never skated before."
Toothless snickered. "Don't worry, I'm not good either."
"You'er just saying that just to make me feel better, huh?
"Yeah, pretty much."
The two walked up the hill, eating the bakery goods the manager gave them. They both shared half of it and tried to make it even as they could, but Toothless kept on eating it. The coffee that the customer gave Hiccup was peppermint, which fit for the holiday theme. As they walked snow begun to fall. The two glanced up as Hiccup held out her hand. A little snowflake fell onto her finger tips. In the corner of her eyes, she could see Toothless sticking his tongue out to catch some snowflakes. Hiccup shook her head. She's glad to have a friend like him, even though she has a crush on him.
Once they got to the top, Hiccup could see the curtains were closed and one of the curtains contains a show of two figures. One big one and one small one. Hiccup groaned. Why can't her parents leave her alone in her social/love life?
"So, I'll see you tomorrow," Toothless said.
"Yeah, I can't wait." Hiccup giggled.
"By the time we're done with ice skating tomorrow, you're going to end up falling for me."
"Haha, very funny."
"Have a good rest of your day, my little fish-bone!" Toothless hugged her as he walked down the steps.
Hiccup flushed. "I'm not a fish-bone!"
"Well it does fit you!"
"Thank you, you useless person!"
"I am your useless person!"
As Toothless gave her a final wave, Hiccup went inside, ignoring her parents. She could hear her mother squealing and her father cracking his knuckles as if he's going to hunt Toothless down. Hiccup went into her room and fell onto her bed. Her phone vibrated. Hiccup thought it was NightFury, but it was. It was Toothless and he sent her a picture from yesterday when they were hang gliding together. The picture was her with her hand up, touching the clouds with a smile on face. Hiccup sighed as she saved the picture in her photos. Then she noticed someone just texted her a few minutes ago and this time it was NightFury.
Hiccup was about to type in if NightFury was Toothless, but she doesn't want to be that straight forward with it. Besides, what if she's fully wrong and NightFury tells Toothless and he'll just laugh at her and won't be her friend? Hiccup shook that thought away. Maybe she should try to figure out tomorrow. They are hanging out tomorrow anyway, so it's a perfect time to confront him! If Hiccup was right, then she'll just strangle him for messing with her!
NightFury: Anything new happened?
OneLeg_VikingHero: I almost got beat up, but Toothless saved me.
NightFury: That's good, you must had fallen for him ;)
OneLeg_VikingHero: I don't like him!
NightFury: Then what was that talk about liking two people the same time?
OneLeg_VikingHero: It was a scenario
NightFury: As if I'm going to believe that!
OneLeg_VikingHero: Whatever. Do you have any plans tomorrow?
NightFury: Hanging out with friends, you?
OneLeg_VikingHero: Ice-Skating with Toothless
NightFury: Have fun on your date!
OneLeg_VikingHero: It's not a date!
NightFury: Are you serious? You went on a romantic flight with him, hung out with him (at a coffee shop I assumed, really cliche now I think about it), and now going ice-skating with him tomorrow! He likes you!
OneLeg_VikingHero: Are you...jealous?
NightFury: Haha...no. I'm not jealous of him because there's no need to be jealous of Toothless at all, actually.
OneLeg_VikingHero: Really? Why?
NightFury: You'll find out at the party, promise. ;)
OneLeg_VikingHero: Okay, you better keep your word.
NightFury: I will!
"Hiccup!" Stoick called
"Yeah?" Hiccup shouted.
"Can you help me find my white dye and red suit? I have to be Santa at the school!"
"Okay, I'll be there in a minute!"
OneLeg_VikingHero: Have to go, my dad needs me to help him on stuff.
NightFury: Alright, talk to you soon! Bye ;)
OneLeg_VikingHero: Bye and stop with the winks emojis!
NightFury: I will never! ;)