Disclaimer: I don't own httyd

AN: Sigh… So tired…

Setting: Aftermath of the Green/Red Death battle

Days Until Wedding: 2 months (53 days)

"Why Did I Have To Say That"

Astrid spent the rest of the morning cleaning the Haddock household because Hiccup never returned after he ran away earlier. Against popular belief, Astrid loved cleaning. She may complain to his father about it but the truth is it was just an act so that he won't think he was just going to be a helpless wife.

She wondered when Hiccup was coming back because they still weren't finished with the designs for his arm. It was already noon when Astrid finally finished cleaning the house but Hiccup still hasn't returned. Did something happen to him? Astrid thought worriedly. She shouldn't have scared him like that. She knew that he would react that way but she never thought that it would take him this long to realize she was joking. Instead of sitting around though, she modified her previous drawing of an arm. From the simple drawing of a curved line to simple detailed arm. She even added some fingers to it to give Hiccup some basic examples. She wasn't that skilled at drawing but she was good enough that Hiccup could understand what she was drawing.

Astrid was planning on adding finer details to her drawing when her stomach churned. She forgot that it was already noon. She abandoned her previous task and started the fire on the hearth. Astrid spent days while taking care of Hiccup to try and cook for him. Of all the things she was bad with it had to be cooking. It was even a miracle that she was finally able to make decent broth in just a few days. She couldn't believe how much she wanted to make Hiccup happy. There was actually no particular reason why she did though; it was as if she just wanted to see him smile because of her.

"Astrid?" Hiccup called outside

Astrid sighed He finally returned, but he was knocking on his own door.

"Can I come in?" he asked tentatively.

Astrid raised an eyebrow at that. Why would he need permission in going inside his own house?

"Hiccup"

"Yeah?"

"You do realize this is your own home, right?" she asked mockingly. She could hear him from the outside face palming at his stupidity.

"Right, I forgot…" he sighed as he got inside the house and sat on a chair in the kitchen.

"How long did it take you to realize that I was only joking?" she asked as she chopped some vegetables using her hunting knife.

Hiccup looked at her, agape. "Wait, are you telling me that what you told me this morning was a lie?" he asked but before she could answer he continued "That we actually didn't do anything last night?" he asked hopefully

Astrid just snorted and didn't even look at him "Of course nothing like that happened to us but that doesn't mean we didn't do anything last night."

Hiccup paled a little, he clearly hadn't recovered yet from his earlier reaction "What actually did we do last night?"

Astrid smiled seductively at him "Let's just say that you returned the favor to what I did for you on the lake." She winked at him

Hiccup gulped, his throat suddenly felt dry. He had a feeling he knew what she was talking about. The scene was still fresh in his head. He just couldn't imagine what he did last night that could work her up like right now.

Astrid couldn't help but remember what he did last night. He was such an expert. She knew they were both virgins for obvious reasons but she couldn't believe that what he did was his first time. Before she could stop herself, she sat on his lap and licked her lips.

Hiccup, who was busy fantasizing about Astrid, was surprised when Astrid was suddenly straddling him. Hiccup widened his eyes and tried to say something coherent to get her off

"Was this it?" he asked stupidly while mentally smacking his face.

Astrid just giggled and whispered on his ear "Let's find out, shall we?" then she kissed him hungrily.

Hiccup wanted them to stop but the temptation was too strong and he finally gave in when Astrid started grinding on him.

Hiccup was starting to take her shirt off when there was a knock on the door. He reluctantly let her shirt down. Astrid got off his lap so that he could answer the door.

When he opened it, he was greeted by one of the vikings tasked to man the docks. He had a look of sorrow on his face.

"Hiccup, it's good that you're here" the viking said

"What's wrong? Did something happen to my dad?" Hiccup knew that the viking was bearing bad news and he was expecting for the worst.

Hiccup sighed in relief when the viking shook his head "That's actually the reason why I'm here. It's been a week since the chief left and going back and forth from the Meatheads on boat usually takes about 5 days but they haven't returned yet."

Hiccup's eyes widened. He knew that the Meatheads and the hairy hooligans were always at odds with each other but he never realized that the other tribe might go to desperate measures just to get what they want.

Before he could give his input though, another viking from the docks arrived

"Good news! The chief and the others have returned!"

Hiccup and Astrid looked at each other before bolting towards the docks. When they arrived, many other vikings were already there, waiting, including the other teens.

Astrid furrowed her brows from the approaching boats from the distance. "That's strange…"

Hiccup turned to her "What do you mean?"

"It's just that, from what I can remember, six boats left the island and from this distance all I could see is four of them"

Hiccup widened his eyes "Could it be?" he looked back at the ships "No…"

AN: Man… I'm so damn tired XD