Warning: This chapter contains fluff, cuteness, some angst/fighting, and more cuteness.

Hiccup waited patiently outside his dorm for Jack. He'd been done with classes that morning and texted him right away to tell him to come on over. Since it only took an hour and Jack had no classes or job to worry about, he left the minute he heard from Hiccup.

And of course, Hiccup, being so excited, decided to stay outside in the chilly September air and wait for an hour. Not the greatest of ideas, but he knew he'd be pacing his room the whole time anyways. It was better to walk around outside where there was fresh air and fellow students.

He smiled thinking about how another great week went by. He'd of course gone to the bonfire rush event for the Theta's event that was held outside on their lawn. They'd had a barbeque and Hiccup got to meet more members this time, feeling a little less intimidated and shy. Hiccup thought about how a lot of the members of Theta were really hard working guys. They looked tough, but a lot of them were really studious. He'd seen them around campus doing sports or working in organizations if not in classes or the library. They'd wave to him as he'd pass and even invited him to sit with them at their dinner table in the cafeteria. It seemed they went out of their way to make Tuff and himself feel welcome in the group and he liked that. He noticed how Bork was always the first to come and talk to him whenever he got the chance. And if it wasn't Bork, it was Alvin.

Hiccup got the feeling Alvin and Bork were almost at war with one another. Every time he was speaking with Bork, Alvin would try and come over and interrupt Bork, calling him names and Bork would simply smile and walk away haughtily. It seemed to piss Alvin off and Hiccup hoped he wasn't going to get caught in the middle of something. That was the last thing he needed.

He sighed and looked around his campus excitedly. He was feeling amazing about being here, but he had to admit, it was very hard not having Jack around. Sometimes he was almost too afraid to get too involved or happy, because he knew that just took time away from thinking about or even talking to Jack. He knew that wasn't the best way of thinking, but he couldn't help feeling that way.

He got back to his dorm after walking around the circle of trees in front and sat on the cracked stone steps, his head in his hands.

He could hear the wind in the trees, the conversations of students, someone blasting music from their dorm room, and from a distance he could even hear football practice going on down by the fields. It was comforting but did little to ease his annoyance at his current predicament.

"Well that's not a sight I wanna see upon my arrival." A very familiar voice said with a chuckle.

Hiccup looked up quickly and smiled.

Jack stood there holding an orange duffle bag and grinning cheekily.

Hiccup stood and cleared his throat, "I didn't know you knew where to park." He said.

Jack shrugged, "It's not that hard, just follow the sign that says 'parking'."

Hiccup rolled his eyes and couldn't stop staring at Jack who was finally standing before him. It had been three weeks since he'd seen him in the flesh. He couldn't stop staring at the familiar head of white hair, those sparkling blue eyes, and the smile that always made his insides melt.

"We gonna go inside and make out? Or do I have to embarrass you out here?" Jack laughed.

Hiccup broke from his thoughts and then nodded, "Follow me Frosty."

"Ah, that never gets old." Jack muttered, smiling as he followed his boyfriend inside, casually admiring the view of his rear end he longed to squeeze. Hiccup had hardly changed, but Jack could tell his brown hair was getting shaggy and in need of a cut soon. Also, something else about Hiccup made Jack wonder if he was changing a little. He knew people changed in college but he hoped it was nothing that would make Hiccup a totally different person. He was great the way he was.

Augh! He needed to calm down. He was just reeling from the distance was all. Pretty soon he'd be kissing his boyfriend like mad and cuddling again.

Hiccup led him to the elevator and they let some people get off and both got on. They noticed that they were the only ones on there. Once the door closed Jack dropped his duffel bag and grabbed Hiccup to kiss him fiercely.

Hiccup was so stunned he didn't even have time to protest. Jack's lips were on him and all he could do was stand there and wrap his arms around Jack's neck, closing his eyes slowly. He knew he should stop it because the elevator would stop soon, but damn it all if he didn't miss Jack's kisses so much…

Luckily Jack knew what he was doing because he let go and picked up his bag quickly right as the doors opened and people stood there waiting.

Jack walked past them and Hiccup followed, his face red and his eyes downcast. Damn Jack and his smugness.

Hiccup got ahead of Jack and elbowed him, giving him a glare. Jack merely smiled, happy with himself.

Hiccup opened the door to find Tuff still packing. He would be leaving shortly but knew that Jack was staying overnight. Hiccup had told him that Jack was doing something in town and asked to stay here on a mattress pad. Tuff didn't seem to care since he was dead set on going home for the weekend to chill.

There were days when Hiccup really wanted to tell Tuff about Jack, but he still just didn't know yet if he should. Frankly, the only person Hiccup felt comfortable enough to talk to about Jack was Bork. But even still he was nervous about saying anything to anyone this soon.

Jack walked in and set his duffel bag down. Tuff merely nodded towards Jack who nodded back politely. Hiccup began showing Jack around the dorm room.

"You guys did a good job, it looks a lot better now." Jack commented.

Tuff grunted and Hiccup smiled at him.

Tuff finally closed his bag and waved to Hiccup smiling a little. Hiccup smiled back, "Have a good weekend."

"You too." Tuff said as he walked out.

Jack was glad to see Hiccup and Tuff getting along. Truth be told he was worried when he first met the guy but now that he and Hiccup were talking, Jack felt a sense of relief that at least Hiccup was in a good place.

Jack walked over to stand next to Hiccup and once the door shut it was Hiccups turn to grab Jack and pull him to his body. Jack was ready in no time as he wrapped his arms around Hiccups waist, his tongue finally managing to take action inside Hiccup's mouth. Hiccup moaned as he held onto Jack's shirt, and then pushed him towards his bunk bed. Jack fell down first, just barely missing the top bunk and hitting his head, while Hiccup landed on top of him, never breaking contact.

Jack chuckled and wrapped his arms tighter around Hiccup who finally wrapped his arms around Jack's neck happily. Hiccup released his mouth from Jack's in time to finally talk, "I missed you so much."

Jack smiled and kissed his nose, determined to kiss every single freckle during his weekend here, "You have no idea." He sighed as Hiccup bent down to kiss him again.

This time it was a little gentler and they were just getting into it when his door opened.

Hiccup yelped and shot up, hitting his head on the top bunk while Jack actually rolled off the bed ungracefully.

Tuff stood in the doorway holding his bag, staring at them. Hiccup could only look at his roommate, mortified. A million horrible thoughts ran through his head as he stared. Tuff suddenly smiled and held out his hand behind him. Ruff came in, holding her bag and actually grumbled, giving him what looked like a twenty dollar bill as she rolled her eyes.

It was dead quiet in the room while Tuff continued to smile, walking in, "I forgot my cell phone." He explained calmly, "And I needed twenty bucks, so thanks."

"Tuff…" Hiccup said, looking terrified, "I…wait, what?"

Ruff rolled her eyes and walked out.

Tuff grinned mischievously, "Dude, I went through your desk two weeks ago to find a stapler and saw your pictures. My sister didn't believe me when I told her my roommate was gay." He shrugged as he picked up his phone and packed it away.

"You…went through my stuff?" Hiccup gasped, a little miffed.

Tuff shrugged, "I needed a stapler."

Hiccup stared at him, "So…you aren't…mad?"

Tuff snorted, "Why would I be?"

"Umm…" Hiccup ground out, not sure what to say really, he'd never been asked that kind of question, "I'm gay…that doesn't…make you…uncomfortable?"

"No." Tuff shrugged.

"No?"

"No." he repeated, rolling his eyes, as though that were all the explanation Hiccup needed.

"Okay then…" Hiccup said as Tuff saluted them and walked out.

"Thanks for the twenty bucks." He smiled and closed the door.

"Ow." Jack grunted from the floor.

Hiccup rubbed his sore head, staring at the door, "Did that just happen?" he asked himself aloud.

"Yeah…and I'm in pain." Jack grunted again.

Hiccup sat back on the bed, ignoring his boyfriend. He was still very shocked from what had just occurred; Tuff had just told him he'd known he was gay since their first week here…he hadn't said anything to anyone except his sister, he hadn't treated Hiccup any different, he even let Jack stay here knowing that Hiccup had lied to him. And yet…Tuff had simply said it didn't bother him.

Hiccup sighed, rubbing his forehead while Jack's arm came up and he lifted himself up off the floor to glare at his ever-helpful boyfriend.

The minute he saw Hiccup's worried expression, his own softened. He forced himself to stand and then crawl into the bed to sit beside Hiccup.

"It's so weird." Hiccup muttered to Jack.

Jack nodded, "My new friends found out that I was gay. I got interesting responses." He admitted.

Hiccup looked up at him, "What do you mean?"

Jack chuckled and shrugged, "One was super excited, one was indifferent, and the other was just plain cool."

Hiccup nodded, "Why is this so nerve-wracking? I mean…high school's over."

Jack thought for a minute, "I think it's scarier for us because we're an hour away from each other now."

Hiccup looked up at him and realized he had a point. He felt safer knowing Jack was close to him when he was able to come out and tell people back home. He had Astrid and his family with him. But here he was alone and it did scare him a little. After what Jack had been through he knew there was a chance that something like that could happen to him, only he wouldn't be able to reach Jack as quickly for help.

"Look on the bright side," Jack commented, "Your roommate knows and I bet he'll stick up for you if worse comes to worse."

Hiccup nodded weakly, "Let's hope."

Jack smiled at him and took his hand, bringing it to his lips to kiss softly, "I don't want you to be scared." He whispered.

Hiccup smiled back, nodding.

"Promise me one thing." Jack said sternly as he leaned forward to get closer to Hiccup.

Hiccup nodded.

"If things get bad up here…you won't keep it a secret. Promise me that if anyone tries to hurt you you'll tell me."

"Jack it won't be a problem." Hiccup said, shrugging.

"Just in case…you can't hide something like that from me." Jack insisted.

Hiccup sighed and then nodded, "Okay, if it makes you feel better."

Jack nodded and then kissed his nose quickly, grinning, "Enough chit chat."

Hiccup finally felt his face brighten as he smiled back happily. Jack was right, he was here to visit and he intended to spend as much time with Jack as he could. No more worrying for now.

"What did you have in mind?" Hiccup winked.

Jack gave him that movie-star smile that always made Hiccup's chest lift and his face turn bright red.

…

Hiccup didn't think he'd ever be sitting stark naked in his dorm room eating a bowl of ramen and Easy Mac with his equally naked boyfriend while watching T.V. Yet here he was doing just that. He had to wonder after all of his moaning if the Kappa above him had been given a run for her money. He didn't know how they managed to have sex on a single bottom bunk bed, but it had to have been the most scandalous and sexy thing Hiccup had every managed to accomplish with Jack. It was no North Carolina beach house, but it did beat the back seat of a car that they'd always resorted to.

Jack had originally wanted pizza but Hiccup insisted that they wait until tomorrow. In truth, he just really wanted to be with Jack alone for a while and not have to leave his room soaked in sweat and…other things.

Jack slurped his ramen; a habit Hiccup noticed Jack had when faced with noodles, and tried not to choke when something funny happened on the show that they watched.

Hiccup giggled as he chewed his Easy Mac, mostly watching Jack's expressions. Those faces he made when something made him smile or the way his eyes lit up, the blue turning an icy frost color. The way his sideways grin turned into a full on smile. Hiccup had missed that so much and it had only been a few weeks. He had to wonder how he would handle weeks turning into months…possibly years. Would it be worth it to stay in a relationship like that? He'd heard that it could be done, but it was difficult.

He couldn't imagine Jack being in military now. It was hard enough being an hour away. Kudos to Gwen for banning it from his life. Although it wasn't hard to really appreciate Gwen and her awesomeness.

"I meant to ask…" Jack said as he wiped some of the ramen sauce from his chin, "Have you heard from your dad at all?"

Hiccup almost choked as he drank some of his bottled water. He had completely forgotten to tell Jack about his plan.

"No." he said quickly as he put his Easy Mac down, "But there's something else I've been meaning to tell you about..."

Jack looked at him as a commercial came on to interrupt their show.

"I'm legally eighteen now…" Hiccup said, "And my dad and I haven't really spoken for a while, since graduation actually."

Jack listened.

"I'm thinking of changing my last name." Hiccup said, staring at the bed.

Jack stared at him, nearly dropping his bowl of ramen, "What?"

Hiccup nodded as he brought his knees to his chest to hug them, "I had the option to change it on my birthday this summer, but I was still sort of not sure about it…and I think after this year I want to change it officially."

"Why?" Jack asked.

Hiccup shrugged, "Because I was raised as a Dunbroch and that's where I want to be."

"But Hiccup…that's a big part of your identity…are you sure you want to do that?"

Hiccup stared at Jack, "I thought you'd be supportive of this?" he argued, narrowing his eyes.

"Hiccup, I am supporting you, I just…it's a shock is all, okay?" Jack argued back, "Changing your name is really…well…it'll be different."

"Exactly." Hiccup said firmly.

"Why are you trying so hard to change who you are?" Jack glared, "Why would you even want to? I fell in love with Hiccup Haddock III. Yes, you have a great family who raised you, but all this trying to be someone you're not it just…"

"Who says I'm trying to be different. It's just a name." Hiccup argued, getting angry with Jack suddenly. He was so sure that of all the people who would be there for him when he decided to change his name, it would be Jack.

"But it's YOUR name!" Jack yelled, putting his ramen bowl off to the side before he spilled it, "Instead of running from your past, you should just accept who you are and be proud of that!"

"My past is nothing to be proud of!" Hiccup yelled back, "You of all people know that!"

"I do know that, and that's why I'm telling you that you don't have to change!"

Their arguing grew louder and Hiccup was turning as red as Jack was from the anger emanating from them both. Hiccup had finally moved from his spot and stood up, putting on shorts angrily. Jack stayed on the bed, the sheets still covering him.

"What are you doing?" Jack asked angrily.

"I need a walk." Hiccup huffed as he found a pair of sweats and a sweater.

Jack stood up angrily, and ran to stand in front of the door.

"Get out of the way Jack!" Hiccup roared.

"No!" Jack yelled back, "You might as well stop running cause from what I'm hearing and seeing that's all you're good at!"

Hiccup balled his fists, staring at his equally angry boyfriend. How did this happen? One second they were enjoying one another's company, eating food, having sex, and now…

"Please don't make me sock you." Hiccup grunted angrily, hoping to calm himself down.

"Go ahead, I've been beaten just as much as you, bub." Jack said with venom in his voice.

Hiccup stared at him angrily, his fists shaking. Jack was right. And he knew that Hiccup would never lay a hand against him, but that challenge crossed the line and Hiccup was not about to let that slide. He lunged forward, shoving Jack into the door. Jack was slightly taken aback and stared at Hiccup whose eyes were a fiery green piercing into his deep blue ones.

"You don't get to say shit about my past." Hiccup muttered angrily, "You have no idea what it's like to wish you were born to someone else, to be ashamed of who you are."

Jack shoved Hiccup's hands off of him, pushing him off, "I don't? You don't think I'm ashamed of how I let my sister die? How I failed my dad and my mom? How I felt victimized by Pitch? You don't think I'm ashamed to be Jack Overland?"

"Move aside." Hiccup muttered, "I don't have to listen to this crap."

"I don't have to either." Jack said, walking away from the door, "You wanna just be a little coward and run forever, then fine. Go ahead, but don't expect me to be waiting for you when you get back."

Hiccup walked to the door, "Don't expect me to care."

Jack's eyes leaked tears as he heard the door slam and his boyfriend trudge down the hall.

Jack stood there and finally grabbed his shorts clothes, putting them on in a fury. But all he managed to do was successfully put on shorts and a t-shirt before he began sobbing uncontrollably. His body wracked with the sobs that poured from him. And as hard as he tried, he just couldn't keep it in. He walked to Hiccup's desk and began searching for tissues, his vision blurry from crying. He wiped his nose and opened Hiccup's bottom drawer and then saw them; all of his pictures that Hiccup kept.

He pulled them out as moonlight bathed the room, shining a little brighter to give him light.

He cried a little harder as he looked at the picture of Hiccup's graduation party. That day Hiccup had given him his pictures with messages written on the back. He wiped his eyes and found the one of them after he'd won Hiccup his stuffed dragon at the amusement park. He then found the one of them kissing. He chuckled a little as he remembered taking that in secret and Hiccup pitching a fit. He put them down and then went to his bag to pull out Hiccup's senior pictures. He'd only read two of the five messages so far…maybe it was time he read another one.

He reached in and continued wiping his nose and eyes, pulling out his wallet. He spilled credit cards and money on the floor as he pulled out a boat load of pictures. He found a picture of Hiccup standing in front of a brick wall, his hands in his pockets, leaning against it almost seductively. His face was a little more serious, but Jack knew Hiccup was feeling awkward inside due to the pose.

Jack turned the picture around; the moon seemed to brighten even more as he made out Hiccup's chicken scratch on the back: Things may get tough, but know that I love you. I'm always here for you. Love Hiccup.

Jack wiped a tear that fell down his face. He was so busy rereading the message he didn't even hear the door open. Once the room was bathed in the light from the hallway did he look over and see Hiccup standing in front of the door, looking breathless as though he'd been running as fast as he could. Tears streaked his red face as he stared at Jack, his eyes telling Jack every emotion he was feeling.

He let the door close and Jack stood up slowly, still clinging to his picture. He swallowed, trying to find the right words.

"You didn't leave…" Hiccup said, nearly out of breath.

Jack shook his head.

Hiccup noticed his picture in his hands and then walked forward slowly, "Jack…" he started, his hand going to his head, "I'm…"

"I know." Jack interrupted, "Me too."

"I didn't mean…any of that…" Hiccup said, tears falling from his eyes, "When I got outside I just…I panicked and…"

Jack came forward, meeting him halfway, "Hiccup…"

"I love you, I'm so sorry!" Hiccup sobbed.

Jack brought Hiccup to him and hugged him fiercely. Hiccup wrapped his arms around Jack tightly, afraid to let go. Jack let his tears fall onto Hiccup's head as he dropped Hiccup's picture, not caring for the moment, just so long as he could get across to Hiccup how much he loved and admired him.

"I know." Jack said through tears, "I'm sorry too. What I said was…it was wrong. I'm so sorry."

Hiccup held on to him and both broke apart for a second to look into one another's eyes. Jack held Hiccup's face in his hands, "You're right…about being supportive; I should have been. If it means that much to change your name please let me be there to support you when you do."

Hiccup nodded and brought his head to Jack's shoulder to rest

"Hiccup you're the bravest man I know." Jack said firmly through his tears, "I'd be so lost without you."

Hiccup finally tilted his head to look up at Jack who bent down to kiss his forehead.

"I think you're right though…" Hiccup said as he broke from Jack to wipe his face with his sleeve. He held onto Jack's hand to keep some sort of connection and walked towards the bed to sit down, "What if I am just running from my problems…"

"Hiccup, I didn't mean that." Jack said, sitting down next to him, his hands clasped firmly to Hiccup's.

"No…" Hiccup said quickly, interrupting Jack, "You're right…I just felt so ashamed of my past that I wanted to get rid of it piece by piece without having to look back or explain anything to anyone."

"Hiccup, what I said…I was scared." Jack admitted, swallowing, "I am scared of losing you…not just being apart but you changing."

Hiccup looked up at him and nodded in understanding. He had a feeling that Jack was dealing with the fact that Hiccup was further away and that both of them were growing up. Jack was beginning to worry about them growing apart and Hiccup honestly felt the same about Jack. It was worrisome.

"Jack, I may change, and you may change, but…I still love you." Hiccup said.

Jack smiled at him weakly, "You know I love you, more than anything really." Jack admitted, "I mean…in two weeks it'll be our one year anniversary."

Hiccup smiled to himself. He'd made plans to come down and celebrate with Jack that weekend, but it was a surprise. He wiped his final tears and squeezed Jack's hand, "Can you forgive me for what I said?" Hiccup asked him.

"Only if you forgive me." Jack answered.

Hiccup put his arms around Jack's waist and held him while Jack wrapped his around Hiccup's shoulders.

"I'm sorry for ruining our weekend." Hiccup muttered sadly.

Jack chuckled, "Look at it this way…we survived our first fight."

Hiccup laughed and kissed Jack's nose who grinned at him.

Jack finally let go and collapsed back onto the bed. Hiccup took off his sweater, feeling slightly sticky from the sweat of running up the stairs to his dorm room. He'd literally stopped as he reached the steps outside his building. It felt bright for some odd reason, even though it was late at night. It was deathly quiet save for the moaning wind in the trees, and all Hiccup could really hear were his pounding heart and a voice telling him to run back to Jack and to apologize.

Hiccup lay down next to Jack as he thought about how painful it was running up the stairs, praying Jack was still there. His sides ached, his leg ached, and yet he climbed.

Jack brought the blanket up to them as they cuddled next to one another, arms wrapped around the other tightly as they lay there in silence.

Hiccup felt exhausted from what had just occurred, and yet, he was somehow very wide awake. His mind reeling from everything that had been said. He knew they'd crossed that bridge now, but the question of whether or not Hiccup should change his name still stood. As did how worrisome things would get as they both changed while apart from one another.

Jack must have been awake too as he got on top of Hiccup to straddle him carefully. He smiled down at Hiccup with an almost questioning gaze.

Hiccup decided to answer him by grabbing his face and bringing him down to kiss him. Jack's lips were gentle and Hiccup could taste salt from all the tears they'd both shed. Almost on cue, both intensified the kiss, tongues going in and out of each other's mouths. As the kiss progressed, their passion did as well. Jack's hands explored Hiccup as Hiccup's hands wrapped around Jack's hair, tugging it gently and massaging it.

Jack broke from Hiccup for a second to look him in the eyes deeply, "You'll always be my Hiccup."

Hiccup smiled, knowing that it was Jack's final way of saying that Hiccup could make his choice and that no matter what, Jack still loved him.

One tear fell from Hiccup's eye and he felt Jack kiss it off.

Being a Haddock had always felt like a burden to him. It still managed to connect him to his father and his horrible past. And yet, he was faced with an option to be free of all that. But would he really be free?

He only had two seconds to think about this before Jack was kissing him deeply again. They rolled and Jack fell onto his side, next to Hiccup who smiled at him tenderly, holding him, "You're all I need to get me through the worst." And he meant every word.