"Is that a Night Fury?" Aaron asked when a black dragon closed in on Thundebolt. The Skrill shifted uncomfortably.
"Yep, he is called Toothless," Hiccup smiled proudly. "He is my best friend." Toothless attacked Hiccup with a loving nuzzle, eliciting a laugh out of the russet haired teen. Aaron envied their bond, he could see how close they really were.
"That's impressive," Aaron complimented.
"Not as impressive as that Skrill though," the female twin interjected, getting uncomfortably close to Aaron. "My name is Ruffnut and this is my doofus brother Tuffnut." Tuffnut reached forward his hand. "Nice to meet you!"
"Well, well, well.. Who do we have here?" another voice interrupted. Aaron turned to see a short guy with black hair approaching them. "I'm Snotlout and basically Chief of this place," he said with a wink. Just like the twins, Snotlout did not seem to know what personal boundaries meant.
Aaron could see Hiccup rolling his eyes at Snotlout's comment.
At last a silver Razorwhip and a Deadly Nadder arrived but only one of the riders came to greet them, the other one just disappeared inside one of the huts. "Who is this, Hiccup?"
"A newcomer. He is apparently Trader Joahnn's son."
The girl with the black haired stepped forward with big grin. "Wow, you are really nice to look at," she said with a flirtatious smile, touching Aaron's bicep.
"Back off, Heather!" Ruffnut shouted suddenly, "I saw him first. Besides, you already have Fishlegs!" The two girls glared at each other.
The big guy stammered nervously. Aaron had not noticed him at first. "Um, Heather.. What is going on?" he asked curiously.
"I wasn't not flirting," Heather retorted defensively.
"I didn't say you were," Fishlegs sighed. A look of guilt struck Heather and she went over to him. "Sorry, I didn't mean to shout. Why don't you show me what you were telling about me earlier?"
Fishlegs nodded, and guided her away. Heather turned back one last time to smile at Aaron before leaving with her boyfriend.
"Awkward," Tuffnut laughed. "Totally," Ruffnut agreed.
Johann cleared his throat. "So Master Hiccup, can I trust you to take care of my boy? I need to be on my way."
Hiccup shrugged, "I need to discuss this with Astrid first."
Aaron's eyes widened. Astrid. She was here.
"Well, alright then. I guess Aaron and I will bunk in the stables tonight."
"Yeah, that would be for the best," Hiccup nodded in agreement. "We will give you an answer tomorrow morning."
But Aaron couldn't wait for so long. He needed to see her now.
"Hey Ruffnut?" Aaron called over the female twin. "Could you give me a tour? I would like to know more about this place."
Ruffnut giggled. "Why? Are you planning on sneaking into my hut later tonight?" she said, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
Aaron resisted the urge to shudder. "No. I'm just curious."