Hiccstrid. A modern story

A new friend

Hiccup walked with heavy steps from his class. He hoped that the bullies stayed away just for today, but you can always wish.

He felt someone tab his shoulder, and when he turn around Snotlout smacked him across the face making him fall to the floor and drop his books.
Laughers could be heard from almost the whole school.

He looked up to lock gaze with Astrid. She looked almost sad after what happened but when she saw that Hiccup was looking she put in a brave face. Right, nobody dared to help him.

He sighed and turned around to collect his books, only to have then kicked away by Fishlegs.

"Freak!"
"Have you seen how weak he is?!"
"Ugly to."
"He is never gonna be able to take care of himself!"

Hiccup felt his eyes tear up but he hold them back.

'Can't cry now...'

He heard a scream and something break and turn around to see Astrid holding a death grip on Snotlout, bending his arm behind his back. It probably was broken now.
Snotlout screamed and broke free, cradling his broken arm.
He said something to Tuffnut and he begun to walk forward but Astrid punched him to the floor.
They realised that they could not win this and they walked away, probably to the nurse. The school understand that the fight is over, and begun to walk to their classes.

Hiccup looked chocked when Astrid held out her hand.
"Are you okay?"
He was shocked by how caring her voice sound but slowly nod.
He slowly took her hand and was dragged to his feet.
"Yeah...fine.." He mumbled.
She brushed off his shoulder.
"You should watch out for those guys."
Hiccup snort.
"Yeah. But I have all my classes with them. They even picked the most boring class only to be with me."
She looked sad for a second but then put on a brave face.
She bent down to pick up Hiccups books in her own lap.
"I can keep them away."
His head snapped up to look at her.
"C..can you?" He hated how desperate he sounds.
When she nod he kept going.
"You would you? I am nobody to protect. I deserve it..."
He look down on the floor only to have his face lifted by Astrid's strong hands.
"Listen here Hicc, you are NOT weak. You DON'T deserve this. You..."
"Why would you help me now?"
Hiccup cancels her.
"Why not before?"
Her gaze soften and she looks sad again. She drop her hand from his cheek and took his hand instead.
"I guess I didn't dare to pick up a fight. But I really couldn't see you get hit anymore. I was awful to see you get hit everyday and this broke my limit."
She took his hand in both of hers.
"I am here for you now."
That makes Hiccup smile a bit.
"Now come on!" She urged and gave him a small smile back.
"We have the same class."
She took his hand and begun to run for the lesson.

So this was just a idea I had, please tell me if I should keep going. ❤️