You stared at him for a moment, not sure if you had heard him correctly. Blinking in confusion, you tilt your head slightly to the right. "Yes, my name is actually Hiccup." He looked at you, having clearly read your facial expression. Realizing you had been staring, your cheeks flush a light pink. "I... um... sorry. Your name just caught me off guard..." You look away shyly, rubbing your arm sheepishly. "It's... okay. I get that a lot. I'm not exactly named for my skills as a Viking." You smile a little and glance at him, your blush deepening slightly. "I know what you mean..."
He gave a small smile, turning his attention to the two dragons. You noticed the small spark of curiosity in his eyes as he looked at them, his smile slowly fading into a look of wonder. Glancing over your shoulder, you noticed Nightsong had relaxed slightly, her gaze still untrusting of the boy. The black scaled male had backed away a few more feet, occasionally baring its teeth. Slowly, you reached your hand out to it. He still seemed apprehensive, but he slowly relaxed and creeped forward. You watched with a jolt of satisfaction as its nose connected with your palm. It relaxed at your touch, sensing your newfound calmness around the new human.
With a sigh, you glance around at the skies with interest. The shade of blue had darkened, the sun was falling more towards the west. "The sun is setting already?" You questioned, tilting your head slightly. "We have been here for a while... the sun has to set eventually." He replied. You crossed your arms over your chest, giving him a look that seemed to say 'Gee, really?'. He gave a small grin, your heart fluttering slightly in your chest. Your own lips curved up into their own smile, a blush slowly appearing on each of you.
"So... you promise not to tell anyone, and I mean anyone... about my... condition?"
He nodded, his eyes glancing at your hands again. Looking away, you rub your arm shyly. "It's... not something I'm proud of..." you sigh softly.
"I...can't say I understand, but I get it..." he said quietly. You smile a little more, glancing up to meet his eyes. He had taken a step closer, his gaze locked on yours. Your cheeks quickly fade to a soft red, his doing the same. A low growl from Nightsong caused you to break the captivating hold his eyes had on you, making you glance at her.
Her eyes were narrowed, looking up over the edge of the area. Hiccup turned away, his gaze following hers. "I... should probably get going. I'll bring some food for you and the dragons later." You nodded, giving shy smile. As he started off, rain began to drizzle down. Both of you glanced up to see dark grey clouds pushing in, the light from the sun dimming. The rain quickly started to pour down, Hiccup called to you over the sound of the rain starting to slowly come down harder. "You can't leave in this weather. You could get lost."
"You're right, (y/n). Where can we take shelter?" He asked. "There's a cave not too far from here. That should keep us out of the storm." Taking a breath, you quickly turn to the dragons. "Nightsong... he can't get out of as quickly as you can. Mind giving him a lift?" The dragon narrowed her eyes for a moment, then huffed and spread her wings. "Thank you, Nightsong. I'll get you something special! Hiccup, you have to trust her and hold on. She's... fast." His eyes stared at you blankly, as if he couldn't comprehend what you were saying. "You have to ride Nightsong to get out of here. It's the quickest way to reach the cavern."
"Me? Ride a dragon? That's insane!" He stared at the deep blue female, then sighed. "But if there's really no other way, let's do this." You gave a weak smile, then slid off your jacket. Taking a breath, you hesitated a moment before spreading your own wings. Hiccup's eyes widened as he watched, his mouth slowly falling open. "Yeah... I know... I'm... I'm a freak..." You sighed, your wings wrapping around your shoulders. "No, you're not a freak. Not normal, but not a freak. You're... unique."
A light blush tints your cheeks as you smile a little, your wings flapping gently. Lifting off of the ground, you watch as Nightsong lowers herself to allow Hiccup on. It took him a few tries (and falls from slipping against the slick scales) to get positioned correctly, Nightsong chuckling at his mistakes. Once he was settled, you took to the skies, staying cautious enough to keep out of sight. Roughly five minutes passed by before the cave's entrance came into your line of vision. With a sigh, you land reluctantly, already missing the feeling of the wind under your wings. Glancing over your shoulder, you watch as the two dragons land gracefully, your breath catching in awe of the majestic beings.
Hiccup slowly slides off of the dark blue dragon, staring in amazement. "I... just flew on a dragon... I just flew on a dragon!" He exclaimed, excitement taking over him. As you open your mouth to speak, lightning strikes a nearby tree, thunder shaking the ground only milliseconds later. The dragons jolt and growl before scurrying into the cave, you and Hiccup right behind them. Shaking, you lean against the wall and try to slow your racing heart. Your body trembled as your breath became rapid. You knew this feeling all too well; you were having a panic attack.
Hiccup looked at you, worry filling his eyes as he rushed to your side. "(Y/n)! Are you okay?" He asked, panic rising in his tone. "P... P... P-Panic... a..attack..." you managed to choke out, desperately tring to calm yourself. Sliding down the cold rock wall, you sit on the ground and lean your head back, trying to allow more air into your lungs. Hiccup glances around the cavern, looking for anything that can help. Coming up empty handed, he places his hands on your shoulders and pulls you against him. A deep crimson stains his freckled cheeks as he holds you, your own cheeks staining red.
Your heart beats rapidly, the sound pounding in your ears like a drum. Everything seemed to fall silent, the lightning darted across the sky, but it was as if the thunder never came. You knew it had, the ground shook beneath you, yet all you could hear was your fluttering heartbeat. Your cheeks burned with the blush, your head throbbing as the blood rushed through your veins. Your eyes widened as you realized Hiccup was holding you against him. You took notice that your breathing had evened out, but your heart was still racing inside your chest. You were confused and baffled by this oddity.
Glancing down, your blush deepened as you noticed one arm was around your waist, the other wrapped around your mid back. At some point in those short seconds, you had been pulled onto his lap,your legs tucked in slightly. You slowly looked up, your (e/c) eyes meeting his stunning deep green ones. You held each other's gaze for what seemed like hours when you heard a throaty chuckle from the black dragon. With crimson cheeks, you both break the trance and look in opposite directions. Your heart was now beating faster than ever. Feeling a strange thumping against your palm, you looked down to find your right hand placed against his chest. It was then that you discovered the rapid pulse was his own heartbeat.
Slowly, with hesitation, you slide yourself off of his lap and sit beside him, pulling your knees against your chest. Letting out a nervous sigh, you glance at the ground. "Th... Thanks... for calming me down..." you stuttered. Rubbing his arm, he blushed brighter and gives a shy smile. "N-No problem (y/n)..." he replied sheepishly. Turning your gaze outside, you watched as the rain now hammered down and pelted the entrance of the cave. Scooting closer to Hiccup, you inch back from the harsh winds lapping at your bodies. As your body began to shiver, you realized you had left your jacket at the small lake, hidden under the tree. You mentally kick yourself for doing so, shuddering as another chilled gust rushes into the hollow cliff side. "Are you cold?" He asks, his voice now soft. You give a small nod, rubbing your arms in an attempt to get warm.
Hiccup slides off his fur vest, placing it around you gently. A blush stains your cheeks, your body melting into the warmth and surprising softness of the item. Sighing in content, your fingertips run through the brown fur, rubbing it against your cheek. "You seem to be enjoying that... you can keep it, I have a spare at home." He says with a gentle smile. Your eyes lit up and a smile spread on your lips. "Really...?" You ask. He gives a nod and a small chuckle. The wind quickly disperses the warm atmosphere, whipping at your face. Your body shudders violently, the gust bringing rain with it. You utter a squeal as the rain hits your bare skin, sending chills through your nerves. Hiccup helps you further into the cave, out of reach of the rain. Seeing you had gotten wet, he slides off his pale green shirt and smiles slightly. "Here, you need it more than I do. You'll catch a cold if you stay in that shirt..."
Looking over at the boy, your eyes widen slightly as they caught sight of his shirtless body. Your cheeks burned with blush, your eyes scanning over him. He had a lean body, not overly skinny, but not entirely buff. His chest was bare, yet well shaped. His abdomen held traces of abs, faint, but yet you could still make them out. Gasping silently, you felt your mouth fall open as you stared. Turning your vision to his biceps, you noticed they were slightly bigger than they appeared with the shirt concealing them. Your eyes travel over his body once more, before meeting his eyes. His cheeks flushed, you figured he must have caught you staring. Turning your back to him, you removed the vest, then your own wet shirt.
Tossing it aside, it hits the cave floor with a 'shlop' sound. Glancing over your shoulder, you noticed Hiccup had turned away. Seeing this made you smile, even respect him for being a gentleman. Slipping into his shirt, you shivered at the scent. Pine trees and sea water. It was refreshing to you, enticing your senses. The shirt was a bit loose on you, but it was warm and dry. Moving over next to him, you leaned your head back against the wall with a sigh.
The storm raged for hours, not letting up in the slightest. To pass the time, you and Hiccup began talking, stating your opinions and views on different situations. You exchanged stories about each other, though you left out the part about your father. Hiccup listened to you talk about your mom, his smile faltering slightly. With the sight of a dragon, you noticed the slight twitch of his lips. "What's wrong Hiccup...?" You asked, moving a bit closer. "It's nothing, I'm... I'm fine..." he mumbled. Placing a hand on his shoulder, you looked into his eyes. "Hiccup... we've been talking with each other for roughly three hours... you can tell me." You said softly. Taking a breath, he gave a small nod. "My... mother disappeared when I was little... no one knows what happened..." he said. You could see the pain in his eyes, and you could feel your heart breaking.
"Hiccup... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to bring it up..." you say quietly. He shakes his head, his eyes glistening with tears. "You didn't know... it's alright..." he replied. Lifting his head, you wipe the tears as they slide down his cheeks and you look him in the eyes. "Hiccup... I'm sorry. Please... don't be sad...I'm here for you..." you mumble softly. Before you could react, Hiccup wrapped his arms around you in a tight hug. "Thank you, (y/n)... for listening... and being here..." he whispers. You only smile softly, hugging back with equal strength. Pulling away, you smile at each other and look outside.
Darkness had quickly settled in, the silvery moon's light shining into the cave. You, Hiccup and the dragons walked towards the entrance. Nightsong and the Night Fury rush out of the cave and soar, stretching out their wings while you and Hiccup sit at the opening. You two continue talking for a few more hours, deciding it was best to stay in the cave when spotting more clouds in the distance. Laughing at each other's stories, you find yourself becoming close to Hiccup, trusting him more than anyone else since your mother passed away. He knew your secret, and he accepted it. He accepted you the way you were, and it made you feel... wanted. You smiled to yourself, a faint blush on your cheeks. Glancing up at the moon, you both noticed it was fading, though it had been full earlier.
It was now only a crescent, and fading. You and Hiccup watch in curiosity, keeping the conversation going. After another hour or so, the moon was now a bright reddish orange, both of you staring in awe. Neither of you had seen anything like this before, yet you found it to be beautiful. You looked over at Hiccup, who was studying the moon, intrigued by it's transformation. Moving closer to Hiccup, you yawn softly and gaze at the natural phenomenon. Hearing your yawn, the viking boy looks at you with a smile. "Tired?" He asked.
Nodding, another yawn escapes your lips. Hiccup pulls you against him, allowing you to lean on him. A blush quickly grew on his cheeks, causing you to smile. His arm snaked around your shoulder as you rested your head on his chest. Slowly, he placed himself on his back, attempting to make it more comfortable for you. Hiccup had remained shirtless, yet his body was still warm. You closed your eyes and smiled softly, listening to his increasing heartbeat. The two dragons had returned, lifting you and Hiccup off the ground before carrying you both into the cave. Finding both had become comfortable with you, and that Nightsong was comfortable around Hiccup, she lifted her wing.
You took this as an invitation, nodding to Hiccup. Both of you leaned against her side, the smooth scales relaxing against your face. Hiccup snuggled into her like a small child, making you giggle mentally. You resumed your position, laying your head on Hiccup's chest. The Night Fury slept on the other side of Nightsong, having taken a liking to her. Between the rhythmic beating of Hiccup's heart and the gentle falling/rising motion of Nightsong's breathing, you soon found your eyelids were getting heavy. Unable to fight off the Sandman's sweet temptation, you drifted off to sleep, lightning flashing in the sky as the thunder rolled. In the distance, a set of eyes watched as you slept, narrowed at you and Nightsong, snorting smoke into the air as a growl escaped it's mouth.
A/N: Sorry for the long wait! I had writer's block and at the same time family issues came up that had me down. (Also, feel free to pm me and ask about chapter progress!) Hope this makes up for it!