Dragon Music Tales

I Didn't Know That I Could Feel This Way

Summary: Hiccup and Astrid act like love-struck teenagers as they think about each other after that romantic flight they took together. This brings them to the idea that they should spend more time together.

Post-HTTYD.

Hiccup laid awake in his bed with a big dopey grin on his face. That amazing flight a couple of hours ago was the best flight that he ever took, minus the terrifying discovery of the Red Death lying in the dragons' nest, all because he flew with Astrid. At least, until Ragnar and Juno flew by, kind of ruining the moment.

But he didn't really care about that. He smirked devilishly for a few seconds, for he was still going to interrogate them soon for all of the juicy details of what they were doing while he and Astrid were out on their flight.

Hiccup's thoughts then went back to the beautiful blonde shield maiden, and his snarky little smirk went back into a soft smile. He had never seen Astrid smile like that before; it was so happy and free and without a care in the world. He knew he felt the same whenever he gets up in the air with Toothless. It was freedom, from everything. Freedom from constant judgement, or recently, the pressures of being a sudden celebrity on the island.

He got out of bed and looked out his window, staring up at the full moon. He smiled softly when he briefly remembered the moonlight shining softly on Astrid's face, and its crystal reflection within her sapphire eyes. Of course, he had a crush on her ever since they were kids, but this time, it didn't feel like just a simple admiration.

Hiccup: I never had this feeling before.
She gives me shakes and shivers I can't ignore.
And I see that there's more now
Than just flying free.

Meanwhile, Astrid was looking out her bedroom window, thinking about Hiccup. How he was crazy yet brave enough to go after her after she had threatened to tell the village about his secret dragon friends. How his emerald eyes were glimmering with freedom when they were flying. How his auburn hair blew in the wind, gently tickling her face. How his sweet smile was true and glad; the most amazing and genuine smile she had ever seen from him.

All of his features, from his eyes to his freckles, to his smile; all of them were enhanced by the soft glowing colors of the auroras and the silver sparkle of the moon. How did she not notice them before? It was probably because she was just so focused on training to even think about boys. But now, just hearing Hiccup's name was enough to get her grinning widely.

Astrid: I never felt my heart beat so fast.
I'm thinking of him first and of myself last,
And how happy
I want him to be.

From his house, Hiccup slightly leaned out his bedroom window to feel the breeze against his face. It wasn't as powerful and freeing when up in the sky, but it still felt good.

Hiccup: It's amazing,
Someone in my life
Just might be loving me.
I didn't know
That I could feel this way.

From her own bedroom window, Astrid looked up and saw the stars twinkling down from above. And to think that just a few minutes ago, she was actually up there, touching the clouds. And that if it was possible, she would've reached up and try to grab one of those stars.

Astrid: It's so crazy,
Something in my life
Is better than a dream.
I didn't know
That I could feel this way.

Both of them moved away from their windows, and leaned against their bedroom walls, still grinning widely with glee. Just thinking of the other made them feel like anything was possible as long as they had each other.

Hiccup: She makes me warm and happy inside.

Astrid: He smiles, and I get dizzy and starry-eyed.

Both: All these feelings I have,
Have me asking,

Astrid: Can this be love?

Hiccup: Can this be love?

Astrid: It's so crazy,

Both: I can hardly breathe,
Whenever she/he says hi.

Astrid: I didn't know
That I could feel,

Hiccup: I never dreamed
That I could feel,

Both: I didn't know
That I could feel this way.

Both love-struck teens then slid down to the floor with smitten smiles and love-dazed eyes. For once, Hiccup didn't mind that he probably looked like a giant doofus that just had been kissed by a pretty girl. And over in her own bedroom, Astrid could care less that she most likely looked like a girly girl, dreaming away about a dashing Viking that would sweep her off her feet instead of a tough-as-nails shield maiden.

Maybe, just maybe, if everything goes okay with the Final Exam, they can spend some more time together. Hopefully, Hiccup's best friends will give them a break from possible constant teasing.

A/N: Okay, this one may not be as good as the other chapters so far, but I quickly posted this for a quick Valentine's Day one-shot, even it was short and cheesy.

The song that I used for this one-shot is called "I Didn't Know That I Could Feel This Way", from "Lady and the Tramp 2". I only saw the movie maybe only twice, but this is the song that I remember the most. I don't own it in any way or form, though. All credit goes to their rightful owners.

I'll post another one on the official day of love, featuring the other main couple in my AU of HTTYD, Ragnar and Juno! Don't forget to leave a review and leave some song suggestions after Valentine's Day. I hope there's more Hiccstrid in in the new season of "Race to the Edge". I'm so excited for it!

Got to fly! ;)