After wiping away her tears and dripping snot, and after waiting for Rapunzel to take her bath, Hiccup waited patiently for his well-deserved breakfast. His mind drifted from Toothless to what time it was, but continuously landed back at Jack, which made the green eyed boy uneasy. The relationship between Rapunzel and Frost had taken its toll on the group's bond, seeing as they hadn't heard from Merida in a month when her visits used to be daily. He thought about how the four rarely spent time together anymore.
Hiccup rested his head on his hand, completely unaware of the plate of assorted breakfast items being place in front of him. Soon, however, the delicious smell of perfectly cooked pancakes and eggs filled his nose and brought him back to reality.
Rapunzel giggled lightly, taking his sudden grin at the sight of a meal as a compliment. "It's nothing big," she hummed, "just something I whipped up." Her face was soft and her eyes were bright, with a smile of perfection.
The glow not only appeared in her hair when she sang, the boy noted, but in her eyes and her smile. He began to forget about breakfast, captivated by her beauty when his stomach whimpered in pain.
"Better than what my dad can make," he teased, knowing that was all too true. He appreciated not having to eat assorted meats for every meal. He ate his breakfast hastily, leaning back in the chair he habitually sat in at every visit once he could no longer eat. "Thanks," his voice came, followed by a lovely lopsided, toothy grin.
Rapunzel picked up the plates and set them in the sink, tired from the lack of sleep from the night before. Her voice came out slow and light, sincere, "It's my pleasure."
The clock of the tower chimed out, informing the teens that the hour had struck ten, meaning Hiccup had to take his leave to return to Toothless, making the Viking groan out in displeasure. "I'm sorry," he apologized, "I wish I didn't have to go." His nose crinkled as he stood, his form posed uncomfortably. "It would be nice if you-" his voiced trailed off.
"I wish I could," the velvet voice responded quickly, "but I can't. I mean, I don't think- you know.." The two exchanged apologetic glances, slowly making their way to the window. The golden tresses again flowed over the hook, prepared to carry down the light-weight guest.
Hiccup shrugged with a sarcastic face, thumbing back at the hair, "Really, never," before gripping onto it. "I'll be back later."
Rapunzel held her arms gently, nervously looking down at the floor. "I know," her voice murmured, "and I'll still be here."
Her hands went up to wipe away stray tears as she felt the brunette glide down her hair. Her small form slid to the ground, slumping against the towers curved wall. The blonde's mind raced as she thought of the two boys that meant so much to her. Quickly, she turned and looked out of the window, disappointed by the fact Hiccup was out of sight.
"Please come back soon."