This is a random thing I came up with, hope you enjoy
Stoick sighed for what felt like the hundredth time during the conversation "I get it Alvin, it's difficult for you to manage both the outcast and berserker bran-"
"Difficult!? With one city being North of Berk and the other being South it's practically impossible!" Alvin shouted through the phone "if this keeps up our ratings are going to drop!"
"I get it Alvin" Stoick said controlling his anger, being the CEO of the only taxi service available in the Archipelago for almost 3 decades has taught him enough on how to deal with these situations "just manage it for one more week, Dagur will be back by then"
"That brat better be! Spending 3 months off In the name of a honeymoon….." Alvin grunted angrily
Stoick rolled his eyes "I know I know, you can scream at him all want once he returns. Now is there anything else you wanted to talk about?"
Alvin grunted in negative and hung up. Stoick shakes his head in exaggeration "sometimes I wonder why I employed all my school friends…" he mutters before turning his attention to papers in front of him
Suddenly his phone rings again, he glances over and smiles when sees it's from Harper, his 23-year-old son, and picks it up
"Good evening son, hope your day went well today" Stoick asked while still focusing on the paper work
"Hey dad, the day has been average all things considered" a nasal voice replied from the other side "h-hey I kinda needed a favour from you"
Stoick stands up "what is it son, you're not in any trouble are you!?"
"No no no no- I'm good I'm good" he replied hastily "just- do you remember that apartment on Nadder street that you wanted to rent out" he asked hurriedly
Stoick raised an eyebrow "ya, what about it"
"I have someone who wants to rent the place out"
"Oh, well then bring them tomorrow afternoon to see the flat" Stoick replied, wondering what the favour was his son asking
"Ya….. about that, I was hoping she could move in tonight" he replied
"Hiccup" Stoick sighed out his nickname "you know I don't rent out any property without proper background check and verification"
"I know but it's an emergency, and I can guarantee about this person is not shady" Hiccup replied, a pleading tone in his voice
"I don't remember a girl in your friend group that's in need of a house" Stoick said, thinking hard to see if someone came to mind
"it's… a LONG story" Hiccup replied
Stoick sits back down "well, then better start explaining" he heard Hiccup sigh
"I was having a normal day before…" he started
Few hours earlier
"You have the worst service in the world!" the thud of the car door slamming accompanied the shout
"Have a nice day…." Harper replied dryly before sighing, 'this is one of the worst days ever' he thought
"First a flat tire which wasted half the day, then two back-to-back drunkards who couldn't remember their way home and now two horny teenagers who don't have a sense of pda" Harper muttered recounting the day, just as a new notification chimed on his phone "let's see what happens next" he started up his Nightfury and drove to the location
After about 10 minutes the car reach in-front of a café and he notifies the passenger 'I have reached the location'
After a few moments his phone chimes and he looks down to see an unusual reply
'Great now please wait there, I'll just break-up with my Fiancé and hop in'
Harper blinked once, then twice more re-reading the message before replying 'I'm sorry, WHAT!'
'Listen, it's a long story just wait for a bit ok. I'm the blonde girl at the entrance'
Harper looked to his left and nearly froze. He saw a beautiful, and very familiar looking, blonde woman standing near the entrance of the café
After a bit a tall, broad-framed man with beefy arms and black hair exited the café smiling at the woman. They both start talking and suddenly the guy's eyes widened and his smile dropped, his expression matched that of a kid who was caught trying to steal some chocolates
Harper then winced as he saw the girl lift her leg and kick the guy's nuts. 'Well, there goes the rest of his family line' he thought, he then her punch the guy in his face causing him to drop down to the floor before she turned around and ran into the car, opening and closing the door rather forcefully
"Start driving quick" she said angrily, Harper doesn't think twice and starts driving
The next five minutes pass rather tensely, with Harper glancing back the woman who still looked like she could kill someone, now that he had closer look at her she looked about his age with blue eyes and he couldn't help the feeling that she looked familiar
After another moment Harper attempts to talk "soooo….. normally I keep out of someone else's personal matter, but I feel like I'm elected to know a bit about what the situation is" Harper said, trying to sound as casual as possible
She suddenly looked up at him is surprise, "oh-h right" she seemed to have just realised the presence of another person she didn't know "it-it's a really pathetic situation"
"I swear I won't judge" Harper promised
The woman eyed him suspiciously, thinking about whether she can tell him or not, she decides she can trust him "his name is Eret" she started "we both went to the same college, I never really showed interest in him mainly because he's always been a big flirt with other girls. But his parents, who are rich and powerful btw, thought I was good for him and contacted my parents who came to the conclusion that he is perfect for me" she growled out "and just like that without my opinion, and before I was out of college, I am engaged to the biggest playboy in the school"
Harper listened to everything while keeping an eye on the road and frowned at that "I sorry miss, that sounds really shallow on your parents part"
"I know" she groaned out "but yet they don't listen and I'm stuck with him. And it's not like I didn't try to make it work, for the past 3 years I did my best to make our relationship work but he just doesn't care. He thinks that I'm just gonna drop to his feet and worship him because I'm privileged to be his fiancé. Which is just stupid right?"
Harper nods in affirmation "yes, it is, so what was the final push that made you….."
"Dismember the only thing smaller than brain" she smirked causing Harper to shudder "about a month ago I was just visiting my younger sister and when I walk through the door what do I see? She is talking to Eret on the phone and having an argument about her being pregnant" he damn near slammed the breaks on his car "they didn't" he gasped
She nodded grimly "oh they did, and the only thing worse than that is my parents blame me for it. Apparently, I wasn't able to fulfil his needs and wasn't attractive enough and just-" she growled trying to control her anger before sighing out "let's just say I'm not welcome in the house for a while….. or ever"
Harper whistled "damn, I'm sorry to hear that" he said while trying to figure out why this person seems so familiar, even the way they talk it feels like they are old friends
She closed her eyes and sighed "I don't need your sympathy, I'm a Hofferson I can deal with it"
This time Hiccup does slam the brakes in shock 'blonde hair….. blue eyes….. a fiery and independent personality….. Hofferson… no fliping way'
"Hey what-" she exclaimed but is cut off by Harper turning around to face her "ASTRID!" he exclaimed in shock and joy
Astrid's eyes widen "wha- how to do you know my name?!" she questioned, before taking in his appearance and doubling over in shock "wait a sec- HICCUP!?" she exclaimed as well. They both continued to stare at each other for what felt like hours
HONK, they both jump at the sound, the car behind them continued honk. Snapping out of his trance Harper quickly started the car and drove to the nearest open-parking spot
"Looks like we got at-least two dozen middle fingers pointed our way" Astrid supplied looking back at the long que of cars
Harper just chuckles awkwardly, he parks the car and they both get out and properly look at each other
Astrid opens and closes her mouth a few times before properly speaking "Hic, wow it-it's been so long"
He nods "5 years right? You've changed a lot" he said trying not to blush
"I've changed!? Look at you!" she exclaimed wildly gesturing to him "your so much taller, your physique is better and you aren't much of a fishbone anymore" she listed off "not that there's anything wrong with being one!" she added not to sound rude
Harper quickly shakes his head "don't worry I'm not mad. Kinda hard to be angry with your best friend when you meet them after 5 years" he remarked
Astrid smiled and hugged him, they both stayed like that for a moment before they broke away smiling at each other
"sooooooo… you got somewhere specific you wanna go to" he asked gesturing his car
She shook her head "not really. I didn't think that far ahead when I called for a taxi, I just needed a get-away ride"
Harper checked his watch, it was almost 4:15, then looked around to spotted a restaurant "you wanna hang out, catch up on everything"
Astrid's smiled widened "I would love to" she said and proceeded to drag him to the restaurant
Present
"…..and between all the catching up the talk of her living situation came up and I got the idea of calling you" Harper finished explaining
"Odin beard! I can't believe the Hoffersons can be so stupid" Stoick exclaimed
"You and me both dad"
"And where is Astrid now?"
"She took my car and went back to her parents house to collect up her things" Harper replied "I offered to go with her but she said it would complicate things and she could deal with it alone" he clarified
Stoick hums over the phone "alright, I'm getting the keys for the apartment and going there, you both meet me there"
"Thanks daddy"
"No need to thank me son, this is the least I can do for my son and his girlfriend" Stoick struggled not to laugh as he imagined his son's face turning as red a tomato
"DAD!" Harper exclaimed over the phone "we've only just met after 5 years and she's just gotten out of a terrible relationship, rushing into another is the last thing she needs" he ranted over the phone causing Stoick to boom with laughter
4 years later
"I pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride" the priest said
Harper quickly moves in and shares a kiss with Astrid, everyone around them claps and cheers
"I love you Astrid" Hiccup said after they broke apart
"I love you two Hiccup" she replied "you truly provided the best taxi service of my life"
The End
The end felt a bit rushed but other then that let me know how that was