Finally I finish this chapter. I hope you guys like it. I just want to thank all of the people that took there time to write a review or to click in favorite. You guys are the best.

Another thing... I know I have a couple of misspelling mistakes but I'm Portuguese and sometimes it just happens. So I apologize for the future errors

Now on to the story ...

Chapter 8 - Laying all out

NORMAL POV

After spending the last two hours learning about imagine numbers and various methods on how to solve equations, Henry Horrendous had reach a truth... Women were a lot more complicated than advanced mathematics.

He still didn't know how Astrid had convinced him to meet her today.

It was now Friday and even though he had seen her for the first time in more than a year on Monday, he felt has if they had been inseparable friends for a lot more time than that.

Life was truly getting harder and stranger each day.

A quick message from ghost made him remember that he still needed to buy a gift for Elf. Hiccup couldn't decide on what to buy, maybe something that had to do with rock... He let that thought run wild in his head, right now he had to go to his physics class.

Funny thing though, the class was on the other side of the university which meant Hiccup had to walk through the gym to reach his next class on time.

As he was walking the loud sound of a whistle made his hears burn. Looking at the field he saw track team training plus the football team doing some kind of throwing exercises.

For a moment he stop walking and his eyes fell on the running form of Astrid.

Hiccup was never a sports fan, in fact he didn't understand most of the games, but looking at the way Astrid run he was absolutely sure abe was perfect in what she was doing. She looked like she was running in th air, her hair flouting sweetly on her back. The artistic side of Hiccup couldn't help but see a pair of wings growing out of her back, they were golden just like her hair but with little strings of red on them. Her face was mixture of fun and determination.

Hiccup had almost forgotten the little argument they had in the morning when she locked eyes with him. Like on those oh so cheesy moments on romance novels, time seemed to stop only if for a brief minute or two.

But as usual something had to ruin everything. The sound of a projectile ripping the air made Hiccup break the stare of. Looking up he saw a football ball coming his way...

The ball made contact with his stomach, however Hiccup didn't moved, he simply bend over to picked the ball, before throwing the ball back at the team.

He noticed Snotlout's disapproving look, giving away the fact that it had been him the culprit all along.

Ignoring the urge to make a sarcastic remark, Hiccup just stole one last look at Astrid before resuming his walk.

WITH ASTRID

Training had ended half an hour after Hiccup left. Astrid had seen Snotlout little prank and she didn't like it one bit. She was about to march to his side and give him a beating, when she saw Hiccup brushing of th assault like it had been a thrown made by a little kid. She couldn't help but admire the way he so casually thrown the ball back, with a almost bored look on his face. Honestly wise he look like a freaking bad boy, and Astrid didn't like it how that made her feel... Not one bit.

This Hiccup was a lot different than high school Hiccup. He was more confident and assertive. He had this lay back attitude but with the still ever present sarcasm. The way he just ignored the other boys bravado and alpha male atitude made him even cooler to Astrid.

The sly comments her friends made about the ' Hot loner' as Hiccup had been nicknamed, made Astrid realize that she wasn't the only one to notice the new improved Henry. A strange green feeling started to rise on her stomach.

She was finishing getting dressed up, when Ruffnut said " Hey Astrid that guy on the field was the same guy that you went to talk wasn't it? Ya know the hot biker"

Not giving much information Astrid just nodded

" You know you will have some competition... The guy has an mysterious aura around him and chicks dig that"

" Well I'm not interested in him, plus I know for a fact that he isn't looking for a hook up" replied Astrid as she and Ruff left the changing rooms

" Okay but you got to tell me where did you meet him?"

" Sorry but he made me promise not to tell. He is very private guy" was the lie that Astrid came up with.

" OMG is he a vampire? Are you is mate ? Are you going to fake your death? Can I help?"

" Okay first WTF? This is not twilight okay? Second he is not a vampire and no I'm not taking my death"

" Who is faking whose death, and can I help" came the voice of Tuffnut, behind him was Snotlout and Fishlegs

" Astrid is faking her death so she can live forever with that hot guy on the motorcycle that is actually a vampire" casually said Ruffnut

" You guys are crazy ! He is not a vampire and I'm not faking my death period!" Frustrated said Astrid

" I believe in you Astrid the chances a vampire choose you as a mate are very small..." Said Fishlegs

" Ugh not you too" said a now becoming mad Astrid

" I don't care who he is . I don't like him" said Snotlout

Hearing his voice made Astrid became even more enraged " Oh I figured out that when you throw that ball at him" looking very menacingly at him she said " Do that again and I will be the one to deliver the punishment to you, got it Snot"

" Hmm yyeeess assstriidd" stuttering Snotlout said

" Good" was all Astrid said before walking to her next class

WITH HICCUP

Wednesday was one of Hiccup's favorite day mostly because he only had classes in the morning.

After leaving the campus Hiccup stop on his house to pick up toothless before driving to the tattoo shop. Today was slow day so he could just seat and relax while occasionally drawing something.

Toothless was enjoying this time away from home, the guys love to pet him and Mira, who was Elf's girlfriend, love to cuddle with the big dog while taking multiple pictures.

Hiccup was glad she was here today, because he needed female advice.

" Hey Mira"

" Hey Hic" said Mira. She was about the same height as Henry just two inches shorter. Her hair was white silver with two bags of red that rest on each side of her cheeks. Her eyes were forest green just like Hiccup. She hada slender figure and to many men she was beautiful. To Hiccup she was to much of an older sister for him to have any kind of attraction. She was 3 year older than him. She and Elf had been dating for almost six years. Hiccup and the rest of the guys were just waiting for Elf to propose.

" Look can you maybe give me some advice" nervously said Hiccup

" Okay who is she ?" Calmly said Mira while stopping petting toothless

" Wait how did you know?"

" Oh please you only get that nervous when talking about something you don't have control on. I figure that since you are asking me for advice it has to bea girl. So who is she ?"

" Well you don't know her, she was one of the people that mad fun of me ... I mean she didn't do anything but she also didn't try to stop it"

" Let me guess and now she wants to make up for the lost time, and you think she is just doing it to not feel guilty anymore"

" Yeah I guess, plus when I was younger I kind of had a big crush on her"

" And now you are afraid of being friends with her couse you don't want to end up getting hurt again"

" Yup but at the same time I kind of want to open my self to her. We are meeting in like an hour, she told me I need to tell her about my past cause se wants to understand me"

" And you are afraid to open up?"

" Hmm yes"

" Look you don't need to tell her everything at once, we are people not books that other people can read as they please. If you are not comfortable tell her that, if she still want to be friends with you she will understand you decision"

" I guess you are right. Thanks Mira" a now smiling Hiccup said

" No problem, anything for my little bro"

" I guess I better go and get ready for the meeting"

" Yeah yeah just make sure you follow your heart cause your head is messed up"

" Yeah stop making fun of my amazing genius. Come on Toothless time to go home" with that Hiccup left the shop.

WITH ASTRID

It was now 15:35 which meant Hiccup was late. That thought made Astrid mad for some reason... ' What if he doesn't come? Oh he better come or I will kill him' thought Astrid

The girls including Ruffnut had all gone to the ' Republic' a bar that was used mostly by the sports students. You could drink and play games while still being close to the campus. Astrid figured that the boys would also go there when his classes were over.

Ruff had try to convince Astrid to go, but Astrid said she had more important things to do. That was a good cover up because Astrid didn't usually liked to go there anyway.

Just then the sound of a motorcycle made Astrid heart jump for some reason.

She noticed that Hiccup had brought another helmet this time. Her inner self was jealousy wondering why did he needed another helmet...

" Hey are you coming or not?" Asked Hiccup

Climbing on the motorcycle Astrid said while putting the helmet on." You are late"

" Hmm sorry I guess I am ..."

" What your excuse?"

" Hmm I rather not tell"

" Why ?"

" Cause its embarrassing..."

" Well if you don't tell me I will just assume the worst"

" And that would be what? " curiously asked Henry

" That you couldn't find your clothes after you and your girlfriend fucked" Astrid didn't know why she say that , but she was slightly afraid of the answer

Hiccup almost crashed against a tree when he heard what Astrid said. " What no! That's not what happened. And for your information I don't have a girlfriend, never had one actually"

That made Astrid smile for some reason yet again " Wait are you a virgin then?"

" Hmm no..."

" But you just said you never had a girlfriend" now Astrid was becoming confused

" Ever heard about one night stands ?"

" What you are kidding right?"

" No why ?"

" It's just that you don't seem like the type of guy that only wants a girl for sex"

" And I'm not. Believe it or not but the few times that happened it was usually the girl that jump me"

" For some reason I don't find that hard to believe" mumble Astrid

" What di you say?" Asked Hiccup

" Nothing forget it. So you never dated?"

" Well I did dated a couple of times but that usually ended after two weeks"

" Why ?"

" I don't know... I guess I didn't feel any spark"

" Okay I think I understand"

" Hey we are arriving at the café so we can continue the conversation there okay "

They arrived at the café and receive greetings from Dwarf and Marci. After asking the same as last time, they went to seat on the same spot.

After a couple of minutes Marci came with their orders. " I hope you like it"

" We definitely will thanks Marci" said Hiccup while Astrid nodded and smiled

After Marci left Hiccup asked " And what about you? What is you romance story ?"

" Well I guess I dated a couple of guys too, had like two hook ups I blame the alcohol for that. I'm single for about two months now"

" Okay then I guess it's your turn to ask a question"

" I thought you were going to tell me about your past"

" And I am but I'm not ready to tell you everything so you will just have to ask me what you want to know, and if I feel like I can answer I will"

" Okay that seems fair... First question did you had any friends in high school?"

" Nope I thought I had Fishlegs but he betrayed me" said Hiccup with a cold voice

" Do you have now?"

" Yes I have"

" Do I know them ?"

" Well you kind of do but jot directly"

" What do you mean?"

" I rather not answer that one"

" Okay then did you ever end up in the hospital because of bulling"

" yes"

" More than five"

" yes" Hiccup was acting just like a robot and that was scaring Astrid

" Was is ever serious ?"

" Next question please"

" Do you work?"

" Yes "

" Where?"

Hiccup was about to ask Astrid to skip to another question when he felt a strange pull on his chest. ' Maybe I should say the truth? It's not as if she will say anything, right?'

Letting out a sigh Hiccup say " Please keep this to yourself, only a few people know this"

" I promise I won't say anything"

" I work at a tattoo shop"

And its done stay tune for next chapter. Chapter 9 - You have how many tattoos?

What will happen? Will Astrid keep the secret? Will she even believe in Hiccup?

All the answers on the next chapter

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