Modern Day
Hiccstrid CH8
You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams – Dr Seuss.
*Next Morning*
Astrid's P.O.V
Oh my god, the song that Hiccup played me last night was a-maze-ing. Nobody has ever done that for me, ever. Ooh I need to tell him the good news today. I'm moving to his high school! I know it's so exciting! Hopefully I'm in the same classes as him. I better text him and I checked the time. It's about 10am. Huh, he should be awake by now.
A: Hey Hic, I was wondering, do you want to do something today cus I'm bored. Msg me back ASAP xx
What a surprise, he messages straight away. Nah I'm kidding.
H: Hey, uh sure, what were you thinking of doing? X
A: That's the whole point, I don't know. X
H: Ooh I know, my dad is good friends with this guy who owns a recording studio. What about we go there? X
OMG, I LOVE recording studios. Ha, he will be surprised because he doesn't know that I can sing and play mostly guitar but sometimes piano.
A: Sure, meet me at mine at 11. X
H: Okay, see you later xx
*At 11am…*
Hiccup's P.O.V
I walked to Astrid's door and knocked. She answered after a few seconds and I saw her being beautiful as ever. Even though she had her hair loose, flowing behind her and wearing black converses, black jeans with a red t-shirt and a darker red jacket with a matching red beanie. Gods, she's cute. I'm lucky she stole my heart.
She snapped her fingers in front of me, "Hiccup! Snap out of it!"
"Huh oh sorry Astrid. Come on lets go." I pulled her out and we walked towards town.
We finally arrived and Astrid was really excited. I laughed lightly with her being so enthusiastic. She surprised me by walking in the room and her picking up an acoustic guitar. She sat down and smiled at me. Then she started playing.
Astrid's P.O.V
I walked inside the recording part and grabbed a guitar. I started playing, taking a glance at Hiccup with a shocked look on his face. I giggled slightly.
(Now playing Ella Henderson 'Ghost' cover by Connie Talbot)
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
My friends had you figured out
Yeah, they saw what's inside of you
You tried hiding another you
But your evil was coming through
These eyes sitting on the wall
They watch every move I make
Bright light living in the shade
Your cold heart makes my spirit shake
I had to go through hell to prove I'm not insane
Had to meet the devil just to know his name
And that's when my love was burning
Yeah, it's still burning
[2x:]
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Each time that I think you go
I turn around and you're creeping in
And I let you under my skin
'Cause I love living in the sin
Boy you never told me
True love was going to hurt
True pain I don't deserve
Truth is that I never learn
[2x:]
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Stop the haunting baby
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
Give up the ghost
No more haunting baby
I keep going to the river
[2x:]
I keep going to the river to pray
'Cause I need something that can wash all the pain
And at most I'm sleeping all these demons away
But your ghost, the ghost of you
It keeps me awake
I finished the song and wrapped up, Hiccup still staring at me. I snorted with amusement and pulled him out, towards home. "Astrid that was amazing! Since when did you learn to play so good like that?" I blushed lightly.
"Well I had lessons when I was younger because I was so eager to play an instrument. You're probably the first 'fan' to know about it." He smirked and laughed. I looked confused. "What's so funny?"
"It's just that you called me one of your 'fans' but I think I'm a little bit more of that, don't you agree?" He was still laughing at this point.
"I guess?" I sighed and looked towards the ground. "Tell him now!" my head screamed. "Oh Hiccup?"
"Yeah?"
"You're never going to believe this but I'm kind of moving to your high school. Just thought I would let you know." He stopped walking and stared again. Ugh stop its kinda creepy ya know. I just continued walking and I knew what was going to happen. 3. 2. 1.
He grabs me from behind and spins me around. "Since when?"
"Uhh well technically I wasn't supposed to go there, I was supposed to leave Berk at the end of summer to finish the last 2 years of high school but my parents agreed to me staying here."
"That's great! Please come to mine for a bit." I was about to say no but I saw his adorable face. No don't do that, don't go wide eyed…ok fine. I nodded and he dragged me inside since we walked to his door anyway.
*2 hours later…*
I and Hiccup were just sat in the family room, watching a dvd. Well I was he fell asleep. Then I had the best idea ever. I got him to wake up but he was half asleep and led him to the hard floored kitchen and sat him down on a chair where he fell asleep again. Toothless came waddling in the room and I patted his head. I told him to stay and to watch the whole scene.
I grabbed a massive bucket so I filled it with cold water then I placed tons of ice cubes in there and waited for them to melt. "Gods, this is gonna be so funny!" I whispered to myself. The ice finally melted so I grabbed the bucket and stood over Hiccup. I mouthed "3. 2. 1." Then I poured it over him and he woke up screaming. I fell to the ground, clutching my stomach and laughing.
I saw him looking at me and I got up just in time to run away with him chasing me. "Come here, baby! I just want to keep you warm," he shouted sarcastically. "Like you're going to catch me," I shouted back. I ran into his room and stood behind the door when he opened it. I pushed it to one side and screamed, "BOO!" Again he screamed, only it was more high-pitched and he was clutching onto his chest. He stumbled over to the bed giggling a bit and resting. I walked over to him and he sat up pulling me closer by my waist.
Hiccup's P.O.V
Gods Astrid really had to do that. Now I'm freezing cold and she scared me. God I have some type of girlfriend. She walked over to me and I pulled her closer by her waist. "Never do that again, please" I said while resting my forehead on her stomach area. She laughed and sat next to me, even though I was still wet.
I seriously need to get revenge on her. Oh I know what I'll do. I pulled her to lie down on the bed and I hovered over her, starting to tickle her. She screamed in laughter and I just did it more. "This is my revenge for you scaring me and making me cold," I replied. She laughed more and I decided to stop.
"You're…so…mean…" she said in between breaths. "I know, I'm just special." She calmed down and looked up at me. I couldn't help but kiss her passionately. She moved her hands into my hair, ruffling it about. She was about to pull back but I just held her until the doorbell went. I stopped and groaned, our foreheads touching. "Don't worry I've got it." I got off the bed and went downstairs, opening the door to see…Heather?
Heather's P.O.V
I decided to go to Hiccup's to try and break him and Astrid up so I could have him for myself. I arrived and rang the doorbell and waited patiently. He opened up and was shocked to see me. "Hi Hiccup," I said. I then saw Astrid coming down the stairs so I quickly grabbed his head and kissed him quickly. He pulled away a few seconds later and just stared at me. Then I saw Astrid getting her stuff together and leaving. "See you later Heather," she said coldly, "he's all yours." She then ran off and I swear I saw her wipe away a tear. My work here was done. I walked off back home to get some rest.
Astrid's P.O.V
I just saw Hiccup and Heather kissing but he pulled away quickly. He didn't notice me so I let some tears fall before I gathered my stuff together and walked past both of them. I said "see you later Heather," coldly, "he's all yours." I then ran off towards my house and wiped a few tears away. I got in and luckily Sophie wasn't home so I ran upstairs and let myself cry my eyes out.
Hiccup tried calling me but I ignored him and turned my phone off. I soon cried myself to sleep.
Hiccup's P.O.V
Ok what just happened? First Heather kisses me then Astrid runs out. Why did she…oh crap she must of saw and had been mistaken. I should call her, I'm really angry at Heather because she obviously did that on purpose. I hope Astrid will forgive me. I tried calling her but she wouldn't answer. I guess I'll have to speak to her tomorrow. Also he birthday is on Sunday (today's Friday) I'll make it up to her then.
*Skip to Astrid's Birthday*
Astrid's P.O.V
Today's my 16th birthday! I'm so excited! I'm still about the Hiccup and Heather incident but today I'm going to ignore that. I haven't seen or spoken to Hiccup since that happened. I guess we have moved on. Sophie made me get out of the house till about 5 so 'she could set things up'. I guess I'll just spend the time in town then.
Hiccup's P.O.V
I watched Astrid leave her house and I ran to hers and knocked on the door, to see Sophie. She already knew the truth, she believed me. She's letting me help set up Astrid's surprise party and I had an extra surprise for her. I smiled at her and we started decorating the house and garden.
*At 4pm*
We were finally done setting up the decorations. I forgot to mention there's a stage with instruments on it with amps and a dj and everything. Hopefully she forgives me.
Astrid's P.O.V
I walked inside and saw the lights turned off and no one inside then suddenly my whole family and friends turn up and shout, "SURPRISE!" I was genuinely shocked and thanked everyone for the thought of it. So since it was my birthday, I decided to get ready.
I finished and I had a light blue dress on that fell just above my ankles and light make-up on. I saw there was a stage in the garden so I decided to check it out. There were even lights and everything! Gods this is amazing. I walked to the part where everyone was dancing then everyone stopped to look at the man standing by the microphone. "Astrid Hofferson?" Is that…Hiccup?! People made way and I saw Hiccup standing by the microphone in a suit with his guitar strapped across his shoulder. "You never let me explain…" he said, smiling lightly. Then the music started playing.
(Now playing what you mean to me by Sterling Knight.)
Can't blame you for thinking
That you never really knew me at all
I tried to deny you
But nothing ever made me feel so wrong
He started walking towards me, slowly…
I thought I was protecting you
From everything that I go through
But I know that we got lost along the way
He was getting closer and I just stood there, frozen with all my friends and family staring…
Here I am with all my heart
I hope you understand
I know I let you down
But I'm never gonna make
That mistake again
You brought me closer
To who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see
He grabbed my hand gently the other holding the microphone, and I didn't resist…
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
Just know that I'm sorry
I never wanted to make you feel so small
Our story is just beginning
But let the truth break down these walls (oh yeah yeah)
And every time I think of you
I think of how you pushed me through
And show me how much better I could be
Here I am with all my heart
I hope you understand
I know I let you down
But I'm never gonna make
That mistake again
You brought me closer
To who I really am
Come take my hand
I want the world to see
What you mean to me (yeah)
You make me feel like I'm myself
Instead of being someone else
I wanna live that every day
You say what no one else was saying
You know exactly how to get to me
You know it's what I need
It's what I need yeah
Here I am with all my heart
I hope you understand (I hope you understand)
I know I let you down
But I'm never gonna make that mistake again (that mistake again)
You brought me closer
To who I really am
So come take my hand
I want the world to see
What you mean to me
What you mean to me
He finished the song and handed the microphone to a nearby person and I grabbed my other hand. "So about Heather, I never kissed her she kissed me and I swear I didn't kiss her back. So do you forgive me?" he asked. I opened my mouth to speak and said…
Hey guys, here's another chapter for 'All the Changes'. This is one of the longest chapters I have ever written so hope you enjoy! Please review, follow and favourite. I really appreciate the support from you guys! Sorry if this chapter is lame. Feel free to post ideas in the reviews or pm me. I thought I would add a cliff hanger so I did. You guys should try guessing to see what Astrid will say. Will she forgive Hiccup and continue the relationship? Or will she end it forever? You will have to find out in the next part. Anyway guys thanks, till next time…