ahh sorry, this whole updating thing is hard. It's not that I forget it's just that you never really realize how busy you are until you actually have something to do.

So, I'm sorry it's so short but I have school stuff and you know life. Life just gets in the way. But I'll try my best to write as much and often as possible.

Anyways! Like always, lemme know how I'm doing and thanks for being a lovely reader :)

stay fabulous!

~Mona \(^-^)/

The next morning I woke up and actually couldn't wait to get to work. Not really because of any stress but just because of jack. It wasn't very often that anything new happened around here and I wasn't going to let this one slip through my fingers.

Last night I layed in my bed and stayed up for hours, debating the pros and cons of actually considering this Jack dude as a friend of mine. After several T-tables and a few Venn diagrams I came to a decision; Jack and I could become close because if we became close I can probably use him as my way out.

I know he's not staying here forever, so when he packs up, so will I. Once he gets me to a place where I'm steady, we can part ways as unlikely friends.

That's not wrong is it. I mean sure, it's kind of like using him. Actually I am using him, but not in a bad way. I'm just using him to help me get my life started. Isn't that what friends were for? But I guess, I wouldn't exactly do this to Astrid. But then again, Jack isn't Astrid.

I walked down my street to the corner where my street connected with Snowmill road. Jack's street. For a moment I thought about going down to Gobber's and seeing if Jack was there and if he wanted to walk together but I decided against it. I could already hear his annoying voice with that stupid smirk in his tone, "awe little hiccup did miss me". I shuttered though I could feel him growing on my a bit, but I don't want to think about that. I continued going straight towards Main Street. That was where all our stores and work places were. So basically our version of down town.

The walk to work was a lot more enjoyable when it wasn't munis ten with cold sleet blowing ferociously at your face. Just like everyday, I rounded the last corner and saw the shop come up in the distance. I walked, for once nothing really on my mind. Now worries or anxieties or even just useless thoughts. I stepped in and greeted Astrid just like I would do everyday. I pulled off my jacked and my gloves and my scarf and complained a little all before walking though the door to the garage. Everything worked like clock works. Same thing everyday, until I looked over at my station and there was my little jam in the cogs. Jack. Leaning up against the car like he owned it. Like he didn't just move here yesterday. With that stupid mischievous smile like he had a secret. Well, I guess he does have a secret. I pretty big one actually. A money stealing, motor cycle stealing secret.

"Still wearing that hoodie I see" I commented as I made my way to him with a sly smirk on my face.

It's amazing how comfortable I am around Jack when I've literally known him for less that 24 hours, when I'm not even comfortable enough around my dad to joke around with him. But with Jack it's like I didn't just meet him yesterday.

"Well, hello to you too" he greeted back to me, giving a corny bow, "and ya, I already told you, all I took were these clothes so what do you expect. It's not like I have much money to spend, or even much selection to choose from"

I nodded. It was true. We didn't really have a mall or anything here. Just a few family owned stores that sold cheap t-shirts and stuff. Not really fancy or anything, just enough to clothe you. "I guess, if you want, you can borrow some of my clothes" I offered "ya know, if you want. But it's totally your choice" my brain then started remembering every piece of clothing I owned and let me tell you, that wasn't much. I have recently just gone though a major growth-spurt. And it's not like I was much of a fashion statement either.

"I'd love to but honestly I don't think I'd fit" he answered with a laugh, squeezing my upped arm.

"Shut up" I answered, feeling my face turning hot. Along with my recent growth-spurt it also brought along with it a few other changes in my appearance. My body seemed to catch up to all the heavy lifting I do. So I guess I bulked up a bit. And also, my features on my face finally seemed to become proportionate with my face. It came as a major surprise to me when all of a sudden girls started to watch as I passed, but not in the way people normally watched me, but with actual interest. It creeped me out.

I could never imagine getting with any of these girls. I mean once or twice during high school parties that I was forced to go to by astrid, I got drunk and made out with a few of them on a few different occasions.

But that's not even the point. The point is that I still haven't gotten used to people commenting on the way I look, for more than just the fact that I was missing a leg.

"Awe is little hiccy a bit flustered" Jack cooed as I turned away to face my car and hide my reddening face.

"No!" I snapped stubbornly still not facing his direction

"come on I'm sure this isn't the first time you've been told that you were fairly attractive" he teased a big grin spreading across his face as he stepped closer, putting his arm over my shoulders. "But don't worry, even if they don't, you know they're thinking it but I'll just keep on reminding you anyways because that's the kind of friend I am"

"No!"I exclaimed pulling away and taking several steps back "No stop. Just stop I don't need you to tell me anything. Can't you just back off I don't like you touching me. I'm not into your kind-"

"My kind!?"Jack burst his smile fading quickly "What do you mean my kind, gay or just cold and awkward like you!"

It went silent.

We both went back to work. I got down under the car and Jack handed me tools as I asked. I would give one word requests and he would reply by shoving the device at my, with out a sound.

God, I think I royally fucked up. I didn't mean any of that. I just, oh I don't even know. I just over reacted. God! I over reacted.

The day passed and we continue to work in silence. Neither of us even attempting to mend what we had done. But I guess it was me who had to do the mending. I took a deep breath and pull myself under the car. I couldn't just let this friendship crumble, because Jack was the only way out. Sure, I have university, but in all honesty I don't know if I'd be able to go to actually leave but this Jack he gives me a real reason, he's going to be the extra person I need.

"So do you still want to borrow my clothes?" asked quietly forcing myself to look at him "people won't care of the little big on you"

At first Jack didn't answer. He searched through my toolbox like he hadn't even heard me.

"Jack! Please look at me at least" I begged "I'm sorry! I didn't mean anything that I said you're great and I really have no problems with you whatsoever" the words came tumbling out of my mouth like vomit. I could feel myself getting worked up I'm just not used any of this. The closeness, the compliments, the listening to me and not tarting my like a mental patient" It was true. I've never had anyone who didn't treat me delicately, as if I could break just by your voice; if the ever spoke to me at all. Even astrid treats me special.

"And I can't believe I'm saying this since I hardly know you but even though you're pretty annoying, I actually don't mind you around. And no one else no one else in this town treats me normal but you do and it's amazing and-"

"Okay bro" jack interrupted. "That's enough love confessing for one day, all I wanted was an apology". A smirk slid back onto his face and I couldn't help but let one take over my lips as well.

"Okay, well do you wanna get going" I offered, already wiping my dirty hands off.

He nodded and we turned for the door.

"Hey astrid" I called as I grabbed my jacket and stuff from my hook.

"Hey boys" she replied. "Hey hiccup, we still on for tomorrow night" she asked.

"Obviously" I answered. Every Wednesday night we always get together and watch movies. It's been a tradition since grade nine when we started dating and were trying to spend time together with out actually having to talk. Five years later and it's still a weekly thing. We watch disney action movies and dragon movies and old VHSs and new ones that we find on the internet. Anything we could get out hands on really.

"Okay great, just checking." She smiled before the phone rang. As she picked it up she blew me a kiss and I pretended to catch it as I walked out. Again another thing from back when we were dating. Damn we were losers.

"So you and astrid, huh." Jack asked and bumped my shoulder with his.

"What? Us, nooo. I mean, we did but nothing now. It was weird"

"Oh" he said in an encouraging tone, like he wanted to know what happened. I rolled my eyes and looked over at him. "There's really not much of a story. We were expected to date and we did but we very quickly figured out that it just wasn't working, so now we're just best friends" I explained.

"So who turned out to be gay" jack joked but I looked at him seriously "Astrid, actually"

"What?! No way. Dude, I have a friend, we should set them up!" He exclaimed. Pulling out his phone.

"What! Wait, no. What are you doing. She doesn't even want anyone to know. I wouldn't really go talking about your sexuality around here either." I warned him.

"Well we wouldn't have to have them meet here" jack said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "We'd meet her in Kensington" Kensington was one town over, I've never been but I know that it's an actual city.

"Jack, I already told you, people who live here never leave, I'd never be allowed to go to Kensington. And Kensington of all places!" Why am I doing this. I'm supposed to want to leave. He's my way out and he's offering my a ticket.

"Actually you know what, I'll talk to Astrid, we're going to Kensington" I told him with an exited tone in my voice.

"Really!? Great. I'll text ana. We should go on Friday" jack pulled out his phone and started vigorously texting, mouthing out words as he went along.

We turned and walked up my road and made it to my house. "Okay jack, here we are" I introduced him to my front door "cool, now let's go take a look at boutique chez Hiccup" he replied, going for the door nob. "Oh and jack, please try to act- act not like your self. M-my dad, he's a little particular, first impression are vital and you won't get a second chance" I warned.

Another nod and in we went.