Chapter 10: Surprises

Astrid's POV

The week had certainly been eventful. Especially with the new additions to our group. Heather, and Cami had explained what happened with the squad, and how Heather almost throttled some of them. 'I honestly expected Camicazi to snap first.' I can't help but think as I watch the interaction at the table. The girls actually admitted (pinky swear and all) to having gotten a bit of a crush on the boys. Heather was shooting glances at Fishlegs whenever she thought he couldn't see her, and Cami was trying to engage Tuffnut in conversation.

The addition that surprised everyone was none other than Snotlout. On Thursday he approached me in the hallway. The sincere apology that followed was not something I had expected.

-Flash back-

I had just finished taking out my books, and closing my locker, when I heard Snotlout calling me from behind.

"Astrid, look I know you're still mad, and probably want nothing to do with me." He states as I lift an eyebrow.

"I should hit you in the nose." I reply.

"I know, and I deserve that. But will you hear me out?" He asks.

I simply nod, and he continues.

"I had time to think, and talk with my uncle. He really made me think about what I did, and I want you to know that I'm sorry for having threatened you, I shouldn't have done that, I should have respected your wishes that you didn't want to be with me. I know you'd probably never forgive me, but I wanted to let you know that I really am very sorry for how I treated you, and I totally understand if you will never forgive me." He finishes.

"Snotlout, Thor knows I'm still mad at you, but I'm guessing from your outburst in the cafeteria that your home life isn't as stellar as you made it out to be." I tell him. "I may need some time to get over your actions, but I'll forgive you in time."

"R…Rea..Really! Thanks Astrid, I promise I'll try to change. I hope we can be friends again when you forgive me." He tells me.

As I take a seat at our usual table during lunch, I notice that Snotlout is sitting alone. His table which was usually so crowded, and loud was now empty. Ruffnut, and Heather noticed me staring.

"Yeah, he's pretty much been abandoned." Heather says.

"All those guys who used to call themselves his friends have left, just because he got cut off from his dad's money." Ruffnut adds.

"They were all just a bunch of gold diggers if you ask me" Cami interjects.

"I actually feel sorry for him." I hear Henry say.

"I think he actually learned his lesson. Before first period he came to apologize, and I could tell he was being sincere." I tell them.

"Astrid I know that look in your eye. You really are too nice a person." Ruffnut states.

"Would you guys have a problem with it?" I ask getting negative head shakes from around the table. I then get up, and walk to Snotlout's table where he is poking his food.

"Snotlout" I say making him look up in surprise. "Why don't you join us?" I ask. He looks at me, and then at my table with skepticism. "They won't bite. Well maybe Ruffnut will." I tell him. Seeming to come to a decision he stands up with his tray, and walks with me to the table where the gang scoots over to create some space.

As he sits down he looks at us, and says "You guys really don't mind? I may have been a bit of a…"

"Bully" Fishlegs, and Henry say.

"Pain in the ass" Was heard from the twins.

"Jerk" Heather, and Cami interject.

"Yeah all those things." Snotlout says.

"As long as you are genuinely sorry for what you did to Astrid, we will forgive you." Fishlegs tells him.

"Besides Astrid would simply hurt you if you tried it again." Could be heard from Cami, earning nods around the table.

-End Flashback-

It is now Saturday evening. We were currently getting ready for the dinner at the Haddock Mansion. As I was getting ready I told my mom about my week. The curiosity was getting the better of me, and I can't help but wonder who Mr. Haddock's son was. I was only told he knew us. The thought of not knowing was so frustrating, and my mom was being tight lipped about the whole situation.

"Honey do you have your overnight bag?" I hear her ask from her bedroom.

"Yeah mom, what about yours?"

"Oh honey, I'm only going to dinner. I won't be staying." She tells me.

Just as she tells me this I hear the doorbell. I go to answer it, and find the driver that brought us home the first time. My mom joins me near the front door.

"Ladies, your chariot awaits." The driver tells us as he opens the car door.

Hiccup's POV

It is Saturday afternoon, and I'm currently having a crisis trying to find something to wear for tonight's dinner. Fishlegs, and Snotlout were not helping as they go through my closet.

Snotlout's reaction when finding out we were related was one I will likely never forget. 'I still hope Daniel has the surveillance footage.'

-Flashback-

It was Friday afternoon when I came home from school, and with my homework completed I decided to take Toothless for a flight. As we returned to the house, I did not expect Snotlout to be there, and we managed to quite literally bump into each other.

After picking myself up from the floor, I notice Snotlout still sprawled on his behind starring at me with an open mouth.

"Henry wh…what are you doing here!" He yelled as he looked at me up and down. I realized I was still in my flight suit, a black leather suit that was form-fitting.

"Well this is awkward." I mumble, my hand going to the back of my head in nervousness.

Just then my dad came out of the office, and saw us.

"Ah, Hiccup glad your back." He said, which only caused Snotlout's eyes to widen further.

"Hiccup, as in my cousin Hiccup!" He yelled to my dad.

"Ah, I forgot he hasn't seen you since you were five." My dad states.

At this point Snotlout has gone quiet from from the shock, and was standing like a statue. (Possibly trying to figure out what the hell was happening)

"Dad I think we broke him." I say as I watch Toothless poke Snotlout getting no reaction.

"I think he should join the sleepover, seeing as he is now hanging out with your friends." Dad tells me.

"I don't have a problem with it dad."

"Well then I will just go to inform my brother." Dad says as he takes out his phone.

-End Flashback-

That brings us now to Saturday afternoon were Fishlegs, and Snotlout are rummaging through my closet trying to help me pick an outfit for dinner, because I called them in near panic.

"I told you guys. I have nothing to wear." I exclaim.

"Dude, your closet is nearly as big as my room, and I also live in a freaking mansion" Snotlout says to me, and huffs as he continues to go through my wardrobe.

"Tonight you are definitely not wearing those baggy clothes of yours. Oh! These black skinny jeans would look absolutely fab on you." Fishlegs says holding up said jeans.

At this point both Snotlout, and I look at Fishlegs with a what-the-heck look.

"What I watch a lot of project Runway!" Fishlegs exclaims.

Fishlegs then dives back into my winter wardrobe section. "No this shirt won't do, this one will make you look fat, WHY THE HELL ARE THERE POLKA DOTS HERE!"

At this point both Snotlout, and I take a step back.

"Hiccup this is it! It would be perfect." Fishlegs yells happily waving a green cashmere col sweater.

"I'm never letting Fishlegs in my closet." Snotlout whispers to me.

-Time skip-

We decided to spend the time till dinner getting ready, and playing with our familiars. Fishlegs brought Meatlug, his Gronkle familiar, and Hookfang Snotlout's Monstrous Nightmare familiar was currently engaged in a tug-of-war with Toothless.

It was nearing dinner time, when the doorbell rang. Suddenly all my nerves came back.