Hey guys! This one is set about a year before the events of the second movie :)
Enjoy!
"I just don't get why I need to wear a dress!"
Avannah Hofferson sighed, trying to make her daughter stand still.
"I mean, I'm a warrior, not a princess. Why do I have to dress like this?!"
Astrid threw her hands in the air and her mother grabbed them "Astrid, would you please stand still?" she exclaimed.
"No! As long as you don't tell me why I'm doing this!"
The woman straightened "It's your first official meeting with a stranger clan, Stoick wants you to look like this"
Astrid groaned "What is the use of it?" she muttered to herself looking down at her dress.
It was simple, blue and green. Her mother had said it had been made for her, that's why it fit her perfectly.
Her hair was down, which she found extremely frustrating since she always wore them in a braid.
The only times she let them down were when she slept or when Hiccup pulled them out of the leather cord when they were kissing.
She blushed at the thought and looked at her mother who wore a satisfied expression.
"You look gorgeous, honey"
She rolled her eyes "If you say so"
Someone knocked on the door and her father's head appeared "You have a guest" he said with a smile.
She turned and Hiccup stepped in the room, his green eyes glued on her.
"Woah" he said.
Astrid bit her lip.
Avannah picked up her clothes "You have fifteen minutes" she said with a grin "Try not to ruin the dress, Hiccup"
"MOM!"
The woman laughed closing the door behind her.
Hiccup looked like he hadn't even heard her mother's words.
His eyes were going up and down her body and Astrid crossed her arms, embrassed.
"What are you staring at?!" she snapped, blushing.
She felt weird in that silk. It was so light she almost felt naked.
"Can't I stare at my girlfriend?" he asked simply.
Astrid had to restrain herself from shrinking back from his touch when he stepped closer and pulled her to him.
"It's too light" she grumbled "I feel naked"
"That wouldn't be a problem"
"Hiccup!"
"What? Ouch!"
He flinched as her fist collided with his arm "Yeah you're right. I wouldn't want other men to see you, especially since I know the chief has a son who's nineteen like us"
"Really?"
"Yeah. Now, can I at least steal a kiss from you?"
She put her fingers on his mouth "It depends"
"On what?"
He rolled his eyes, annoyed by the denial of the kiss.
"Wheter you find me good in this dress or not"
He scoffed "What a question. I would find you beautiful even if you wore a dress made of leaves"
She grinned and leaned in to accept his kiss.
"You look really pretty, Astrid"
She frowned up at Stoick "You really had to make me dress like this, didn't you?" she muttered "You know I hate dresses!"
Stoick chuckled.
After four years of being with Hiccup, she had gained a deep confidence with the chief that sometimes scared even her boyfriend.
"This is an official meeting" he explained "It's a tradition for the important women to wear dresses like this. I ordered to make yours based on a model Val had"
She bit her lip. Hiccup had said his father saw them a lot like him and his mother when they were young.
"Besides, I thought someone might like you in that"
She blushed "Okay, chief. If you say so"
"What are you two talking about?"
They turned around to see Hiccup approaching with a smile.
"Nothing much" Astrid said with a shrug.
He frowned "Whatever. The ships have docked"
Astrid felt uncomfortable in her dress as she stood there with Gobber and the gang, watching Hiccup and Stoick greet the chief.
"Well, Stoick" the chief, Gonik said looking at them "Are these your warriors? They look really tough"
Stoick nodded "Yeah except-"
"Father!"
They all turned to see a young man approaching fastly "Sorry, the men needed me on the ship"
He bowed "Stoick"
Stoick nodded "Gavrin. This is my son, Hiccup"
Hiccup shook both father and son's hands and Astrid had to bit back a proud smile seeing he was taller tham both of them.
Gavrin turned his head and saw her.
She had to admit he was really handsome. He had light brows hair and blue eyes, he was slender but still muscular.
He grinned at her and she looked away, blushing.
Hiccup caught the grin and frowned deeply.
He looked like he wanted to say something but Stoick exclaimed "Come on! Let's go the Hall!"
"So cute" Ruffnut whispered.
Astrid's head whipped around to see she was staring at the chief's son "Go get him. He's been grinning at me all evening"
Ruff scrolled her shoulders "I will. But first I'll go get something to drink"
She stood up and walked away.
As soon as she did so Astrid saw Gavrin stand up as well from his seat and walk over her.
She widened her eyes and looked for Hiccup but he was talking to Gonik and his father.
"Hey" Gavrin said sitting next to her.
"Evening, sir" she said with a polite nod.
"You can call me Gavrin"
She raised an eyebrow "Not really in my style" she said faking a smile.
"What's your name?"
"Astrid. Astrid Hofferson"
"Astrid" he smiled sheepishly "'Divine beauty'"
What a moron, she thought.
But she smiled again "Exactly"
"It fits you perfectly"
She wanted to slap him across the face for saying such banal things and for a staring a bit too intently at the neckline of her dress but she remained still.
His hand traveled up her arm and she tensed "Maybe we could go out or-"
"Here you are! I was looking for you, babe"
Hearing Hiccup's nasal voice was one of the biggest relieves of her life.
Astrid turned her head and accepted the quick kiss on the lips he leaned in to give her.
Gavrin stood there frozen, yanking his hand back.
Hiccup placed his hands on her shoulders "Are you enjoying the party, Gavrin?"
Gavrin smiled "Of course, you people of Berk know how to party. So... you two are together, uh? I was actually wondering the meaning of the fancy dress"
"Yep, we're together" Hiccup said with a smirk "Four years next month"
Gavrin's jaw dropped and Astrid pretended to cough to hide her laughter.
Poor guy. He had probably realised he had no chance.
Hiccup understood she was trying hard not lo laugh and took her elbows "Sorry, Gavrin. I have to take my lady to get something to drink or she'll choke"
Gavrin blinked as they stood up "Uh... yeah yeah, sure... bye"
"What's up, son?" Gonik said as he and Stoick saw Gavrin approaching with a disappointed and hurt expression.
The young man shrugged and plopped down on a chair "Nothing. I just set my eyes on the most beautiful lady in the hall just to find out she's already taken. Oh, congratulations, Stoick. You'll certaintly have beautiful grandchildren"
Stoick narrowed his eyes and followed Gavrin's gaze.
He smiled when he saw Hiccup and Astrid stumbling out of the hall with their arms around each other, laughing like two drunken people.
He gave him a sympathetic look "Don't worry, Gavrin. It just shows you're like almost any other man on this island. It's hard not to fall for Astrid"
He could hear the pride in his own voice. He couldn't be more happy for Hiccup to have chosen such a brilliant and strong lady.
Gonik nodded with appreciation "Very beautiful young lady, Stoick" he said "Are they going to get married?"
Gavrin made a strangled sound but Stoick ignored him.
"Hiccup is... thinking of the best way to propose" he lied.
His son got into hyperventilation every time the words 'marriage' and 'Astrid' were in the same line.
But Gonik didn't need to know that.
The chief patted his son's shoulder "You'll find another girl. Look, that one is waving at you"
Stoick looked where he was pointing and saw Ruffnut who was waving at Gavrin with a smile.
He bit his lip not lo laugh "Yeah, Gavrin. Go to Ruffnut. She's a very interesting girl"
"Oh, Odin's beard!" Astrid laughed falling on the grass "He really thought he could make a move on me that easily!"
Hiccup sat beside her and streched his fake leg "Well, I'll give him this: he's brave. I mean, he didn't back away when you gave him your death glare!"
"I didn't give him my death glare!"
"Oh, yes you did!"
He lied down and pulled her on him "I love your death glare"
Astrid snickered leaning her elbows beside his head "Only when I give it to the others"
"Of course. It's way more scaring when you give it to me"
"Whatever" she leaned in and kissed him "From now on you'll have to keep an eye on everyone who comes to visit Berk. I'm quite charming"
"Sure you are, babe"
Hope you liked it! Please review ;)
-Clary Chase