A/N: Yay! Eighty followers. Wow, that's... Many. Oh who am I kidding, I never expected to reach that high of amount. 'kay, so this one is from Drywords's request. The genre is Romance and Hurt/Comfort. I don't know if that matters at all but yeah. So, enough with the author's note and let's move on to the story. Read and Review!

Summary: Hiccup felt insecure about his relationship with Astrid. How would she feel when she knew he doubted her love for him?

Disclaimer: I do not own How To Train Your Dragon, it respectfully belongs to Cressida Cowell and DreamWorks Animation Studios.

Idiot

It had been a couple of weeks since the Red Death confrontation. The village had accepted dragons as their companions wholeheartedly. Now, everyone have their own dragons which mostly tamed, but the rest of them still anxious around humans. After Hiccup woke up from his deep comatose, all resident of Berk immediately gave him congratulatory greets and apologizes for their previous behavior towards the newly renowned hero. No matter how much things had changed, Vikings are still Vikings. They're not afraid to admit when they are wrong.

Being the person he is, he'd forgiven them all. He still needed to get used to his new crafted foot- Err, prosthetic. And also dealing with the new celebrity status he earned. He was really happy how the whole island accepted him. However, the most of all was how his crush accepted and kissed him in public. His heart fluttered every time he thought about the kiss. He always savored the taste of sweet honey and cream of her mouth.

But now, something felt different to him. He was lying on his bed. He had been mulling over his thoughts for nights. Unpleasant, restless and sleepless nights. He thought back to the time she pecked his cheek on the cove. A kiss, then she ran away. He said to himself. Then he moved to the second kiss. A full kiss on the lips, then a smile. He frowned. Sure she's not the most emotional type of girl- Heck, she's the fiercest shield maiden on Berk. But is it that hard to give him more attention?

He sighed. Am I greedy thinking like this? It's always like that. A show of affection, then returned to friend zone once again. He wanted to ask what kind of stage they're in. But he also didn't want to risk his new life to be crushed by a single question. Doesn't she love me? He mused.

There's a chance that she loves me. But at least she must've likes me, right? He clutched the covers of his bed. His knuckles turned white. If that's true, then why do I feel avoided this past weeks? He frowned dejectedly. Somberly, he flipped his body sideways. The thought of Astrid with another guy –beside his cousin –repeated itself over and over and over in his mind. A lone tear held back desperately. Why can't his life be easy for once?

She was sitting on the edge of her bed. A sigh escaped her lips and her eyes gazed downwards to the wooden floor. She loved Hiccup. More than people, and even herself, could ever imagine. She felt wrong to kiss him after he woke up. I mean, come on! You ignored him for like, forever, and now you're claiming him? She had feelings for him since they first met. She knew she liked him. But alas, she was stubborn enough to let her wicked side which was obsessed with being the best warrior on Berk rule over her heart. That's an act of cruelty. If people didn't know any better, they would've accused her for taking advantage of the new dragon conqueror. The heir of the chief.

She clenched her fists. The past few weeks, she had been working with Stoick the Vast. She helped him with his chiefly duties. One task in her head: Impress him to accept her as his son's girlfriend. Sure, maybe part of her was confident to think she would've get welcomed nonetheless. But she felt guilty. Deeply guilty from the innermost part of her heart for how she treated Hiccup before he became Berk's hero.

She laid down on her bed. Axe behind pillow, shoulder pads on the nightstand, and the spiked skirt beside it. If he think about her that way, she didn't know what to do. Stand up to him? That will increase the approval of the said theory. She gave a yawn and glumly sighed. She wished the gods would give them a chance… To be together.

Hiccup woke up gingerly, memory from the late night sleeping resurfacing. He shook his head and woke Toothless up. The dragon seemed to take note of his rider's angry yet depressed aura. He always gave a knowing look and a comforting smile. If Hiccup was sad, so was Toothless. He felt sympathy towards the young teenager. Even though he's a dragon, and a rare kind to add there, he knew how hard the love life had struck Hiccup. Toothless stood up and walked beside him. Watching like a hawk if he tried to do anything crazy.

They walked to the Dragon Training Academy which was founded not long after he regained consciousness. All the other members were already there. The twins with Barf and Belch. Fishlegs with Meatlug. Snotlout with Hookfang. And lastly Astrid with Stormfly. He somehow didn't catch Astrid's gloomy expression, since himself was deep in sadness as well. He made his way to the center of the arena.

"Well everyone. I'm sorry for this, but today, we're not going to have any lessons in the academy. You can go out if you want. The session will be continued next week" The others, surprised by the sudden announcement, turned worried and gave looks towards Hiccup. Yeah, the four of them as well, accepted him as a part of their group and cared for him.

Hiccup stayed silent. The gang stared at him intensely. He gulped and closed his eyes. "Well, thanks for the attention guys. I'll see you later… I hope" He muttered the last part and went out the arena. Astrid was shocked and decided to chase after him.

Hiccup mounted Toothless as soon as he exited the academy. He patted Toothless's neck and launched from the ground. They flew, but not doing any flight maneuvers or deadly stunts. They only glided towards the location that he considered as one of his special places. His refuge. It was the place he befriended Toothless. The place Astrid and Toothless met. The place where the change of his life started. He gritted his teeth at the thought and guided Toothless to go faster.

She was confused. Where was she supposed to find him? She hovered around the village but didn't see any silhouettes of the peg-legged boy. She almost gave up when she glanced at the direction of the cove.

"There Stormfly" She yanked the dragon's harness and flew to the mentioned place.

The atmosphere was calm. The only sound that could be heard was the splashing of fish in the pond. He leaned against a rock. The rock that once trapped him from escape when Toothless regurgitated a fish. The same rock Astrid waited for him atop it, while sharpening her axe. Hiccup growled at remembering her. Why does every thought always lead to her? He grasped the smooth grass and pulled it from the ground. He sighed and released the green colored plant. He jerked his head upwards to gaze the sky. What a beautiful day. He could've been having fun with Toothless out there. But why wasn't he?

Suddenly, a thump brought him back to his reverie. He glanced at the intruder and scowled. Out of any moment, why did she chose to appear that time? He returned his focus again to the sky without saying a word to her. She bit her lip and sat beside him.

"Is something wrong Hiccup?" She said with a soft and tender voice. With pure worry from her heart. She didn't care anymore for what he think she is. She only wanted to be with him.

"Don't pretend like you care" He said with an unintentional bitterness and lack of emotion. The response pierced her heart. Her eyes turned deep blue instead of light oceanic.

"H-Hiccup?" She asked nervously. What had changed in him? Why did he gave her the cold shoulder? Was he giving her a payback for what she did before? No. He's not like that. He's not revengeful, right?

"Why don't you go away to the boy who's lucky enough to get your attention?" He asked, still not looking at her. She was hurt. He didn't think she liked him? H-How's that possible? She became terrified and caressed his cheek timidly, hoping he'll calm down. But his reaction broke her heart.

"Would you stop using me?!" He snapped. Water filled her eyes. No. She's not going to cry.

"W-What do you mean?" She withdrew her hand and stared at the raging boy. She never saw him angry. Moreover infuriated. She was scared.

"You know what I mean! You've got to stop doing these things to me and do it to your boyfriend instead!" His eyes ablaze with anger. Her tears burst through the barrier from the unexpected shout and rolled down her cheeks.

"B-Boyfriend?" She stuttered.

"What?! Don't think I don't know! You pecked my cheek before. You kissed me right after I woke up. But after a couple of days, you avoided me. I'm useless, but I'm not dumb! You're only toying with my feelings! You're only warming up to me since I'm the new Dragon Master" He mocked the title and continued to glare at her. The tears flowed down non-stop. She didn't know what to reply. She didn't know how to counter the remark. After that, everything went blur.

Smack!

A hot red mark appeared on his right cheek. He fell backwards and eyes widened with shock. She slapped him. Hard. She didn't budge after slapping him. Her hand still positioned in front of her and the other clenched tightly. Teeth grinding each other. Tears wildly dropping from her head to the ground.

"YOU ARE MY BOYFRIEND!" She shouted harshly. He rubbed the side of his face while his stare still locked to her.

"I WAS ONLY TRYING TO MAKE YOUR FATHER ACCEPT ME!" She yelled while glaring at him intimidatingly.

"To let him know that I can deal with the village duties. So when we're married and you're chief, I can help you out" She said with a sniffle and broke down in front of him. Face in hands and knees in a bend. His eyes stung open with mouth wide agape realizing what had happened and immediately ran to her side.

"A-Astrid?! ASTRID!" He screeched loudly with panic in his eyes. He quickly embraced her and she hugged his chest.

"Astrid! I'm sorry! I'm very very sorry! Argh- I'm an idiot!" His tunic became wet from her tears but none of them complained.

"I was only trying to be your girlfriend. I-I didn't know that I was unconditionally avoiding you. I just wanted to prove I had changed from my past self…" She said between sobs. He rubbed circles around her back in a soothing manner. He nuzzled onto her golden painted hair. The one he could use to recognize her in a crowd. The one which distinguish the blonde from the others.

"Astrid…" He started calmly but serious.

"You don't need to prove anything. I love you for who you are. I know you must have feel a little guilty-"

"Not a little! A lot!" She yelled. Her sound muffled from snuggling to his clothes. He smiled and caressed her hair.

"Okay, a lot. But I have forgiven you. I have forgiven everybody in the village. Even my own dad who disowned me" He lifted her head with his fingers. Her chin cupped by his hand.

"So you don't have to apologize again. I want you to know, that I love you and only you. Always" Her eyes widened as her pupils dilated. His lips met hers in a cunning motion. It was the first time he initiated the kiss. She was about to return the kiss before he parted. She looked at him in worry and questioning look. He chuckled.

"In case you haven't know, you have been my crush since we met. And nothing is going to change that" He crooked a smile and held her hand.

"Never would I've thought that Astrid Hofferson would want and try to be my girlfriend" He joked with a roll of his eyeballs. She smiled widely and embraced him with kiss.

"I-I'm sorry. I promise things like this wouldn't happen in the future" She brushed her bangs from her face. He cupped her face and held it firmly.

"It's okay. It's common to have a misunderstanding. But I do wish nothing will turn out like this again" They both smiled and leaned for another kiss. He parted and flashed a grin.

"So Astrid… You have been thinking through all the way to marriage huh?" He smirked teasingly. Her face burned scarlet, both embarrassed and angry. She raised a fist and punched his shoulder.

"Oww, you know your punches are hard right?" He complained playfully while rubbing the sore spot.

"Well? Is it wrong for me to think that we'll marry? Or do you just don't want that?" She asked feigning a stern tone. He looked at her fearfully and waved his hand in defense.

"N-No. I didn't mean it like that. Of course I want to marry you" He stuttered with a sheepish smile and held her again. Silence fell between them as they were enjoying the company of each other.

"Hey Hiccup" She spoke.

"Yeah?" He replied with a slight turn of head.

"About what you said before…" She said. His interest caught and nodded to let her continue.

"You are an idiot…" He looked perplexed at the statement and she continued.

"But you are my idiot" She trailed off and caught his lips once again for a passionate kiss. He smiled and returned the kiss. It seems like the gods do blessed their relationship.

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