Losing control (Hiccup x Reader)

Chapter 38

You sit cross legged in front of the mirror, mindlessly running your fingers through your hair, staring at your reflection. Man, you looked rough. Well, so you thought in your mind. It had been an eventful day so far and it wasn't even evening yet. You'd fought off trappers, had a horrid flashback and now here you are, in Hiccup's house wearing nothing but an oversized shirt which fell just below your knees. You let your hand fall down and sigh softy before standing up, wincing slightly as you were now sore, and not just on your arm. Your legs feeling like jelly.

A shuffle from behind draws your attention, you watch the reflection, Hiccup comes into view  rising his arms above his head, stretching while letting out a long groan.
He looks over at you and smiles then comes up behind you, hugging you tightly from behind, buries his face into your shoulder and takes a long inhale.

"I need to go back to Gothi." You say, he tightens his grip "what time is it?" He asks, barely audible.
"Late afternoon."
"Already? Time does fly when you're having fun." He kisses your cheek "mmmm, and I'd love to spend the rest of the day lazing around, trust me. But I'm needed elsewhere. And I'm sure you are too." You peel yourself away, he frowns "you might want to get dressed too." You chuckle, he looks down "hm, would be an idea."

You reach for your clothes and quickly slide back into them then tie your hair into a loose plait. Hiccup suits up and attempts to fix his hair in the mirror. It was naturally very soft, bouncy and full of volume but right now, it looked a bit extreme. You run your fingers through a few times until it was finally neater. He smiles, eyes glossy. "You look tired." You state, he shrugs "are you surprised?"
Your cheeks flush, he laughs lightly "better get going."

The two of you walk to the great hall and exchange goodbyes, he watches you walk away to Gothi's hut, smile planted on his lips.
He's knocked forward suddenly by someone pushing into his back "took the afternoon off?" Snotlout asks, hanging his arms over the chiefs shoulders "been looking for you!"
Hiccup shuffles him off and dusts his suit "who's been looking for me?"
Snotlout shrugs "Multiple people have asked me, like I'm supposed to know where you are every second of the day."
"Yeah that would be creepy."
"Anyway." Snotlout clasps his hands together "since you're not busy, me and fish face were going to round up the gang."
Hiccup knew where this was going "just...bare with me, I just need to...go...check on...things." He finishes his sentence with a long yawn Snotlout raises an eyebrow "sheesh, what have you been doing? You suddenly taking afternoon naps or something?"
"Enough questions, Snotlout." Hiccup sighs "it's  like you're trying to interrogate me."
Snotlout raises his hands "I'd never. Just strange to see you looking so...rough."
"Gee, thanks." Hiccup mutters sarcastically, he turns and starts waking away.

"Oh come on!" Snoutlout runs after him "you know what I mean, right? You always looks so perky and alert."
"I get it."
"Are you sick?"
Hiccup squeezes the bridge of his nose "I'm not sick."
"If you say so."

Snoutlout follows Hiccup around while he speaks to his mum and Eret about how the training arena upgrades were going.
"You alright, Chief?" Eret asks "perfectly fine, thank you." Hiccup replies while scribbling some notes down. Eret raises an eyebrow "you sure? You look a little, flustered."
Valka elbows him in the side giving him a glare, he mouths a "what?"
Hiccup takes a sharp inhale then continues writing.
"See? I'm not the only one who's noticed." Snoutlout states. Valka shakes her head "he said he's fine, stop pestering him."
Snotlout crosses his arms and stays silent. Hiccup puts his pencil down and slides the paper across the table, Valka picks it up and thanks him.
"Now that's done, I need to borrow mr. Chief here for a group adventure." He slaps his hand down on Hiccup's shoulder "that cool with you guys?"
Valka and Eret stare at him blankly, Hiccup rubs his eyes for a few seconds then stares mindlessly down at the table.
"I don't know." Valka says "maybe tomorrow. I think he just wants to rest."
"I am here y'know." Hiccup mumbles "and he's being grouchy." She adds, smirking slightly. Hiccup yawns again.
"Fine." Snotlout says with an irritated groan "I'll hold you to it, chief. See you tomorrow!" He finger guns at everyone and swiftly exits.