Trouble (Hijack)

Part 15

Jack sat near the back of the auditorium with Clyde. They looked at the program and gave each other looks. It was going to be a long concert. Granted they were glad they could come and support Astrid and Hiccup, but Jack wasn't so sure he could keep his eyes open that long.

"If either of us falls asleep, the other has to wake them up, deal?" Clyde whispered.

Jack laughed and nodded. He did promise Hiccup he would come and watch him play...even if he did fall asleep after a few numbers.

The curtains opened and Jack scanned the stage for Hiccup. He and Astrid were playing first violin in the second row. Jack thought Hiccup looked incredible with his suit and tie. He almost wished he'd dressed up, but all he came in was jeans and a casual shirt. He could tell Clyde was thinking the same thing as he smiled at Astrid's black dress.

"Relax; they change when they're done. Those outfits are the school's so they can't exactly wear them out on the town." He explained.

Jack felt better and relaxed. He was kind of bummed though because Hiccup didn't get to wear the suit more often, though he had a feeling Hiccup would rather not.

The orchestra started playing and sure enough, he and Clyde had to play Draw Something to keep themselves awake in the back row.

"What's that supposed to be?" Clyde whispered.

"A broom." Jack mumbled.

Clyde stared at his phone, "That looks like a stick with hair."

"Isn't that what a broom is?" Jack shrugged.

Clyde rolled his eyes and typed in the word.

By the time the band finished, Jack was relieved. He and Clyde bolted out of the auditorium to get to the snacks first and meet Astrid and Hiccup.

"Jack?" Jack turned to see Hiccup's uncle Fergus come over.

"Hi Mr. Dunbroch." Jack smiled, "Where's everyone else?" he laughed.

"Elinor's home with Merida, she's been a little tired lately. Gettin' close to delivery." He explained, "I didn't know you'd come to see Hiccup tonight?"

"Yeah, he invited me and I didn't have anything else to do so...here I am." Jack smiled, shrugging.

Fergus smiled at him, "That was nice of yeh."

Jack nodded and beamed when Hiccup finally came out. Clyde left to go talk to Astrid while Jack waited with Fergus. He felt bad because he knew they couldn't hug each other in front of his uncle, so he put his hands in his pockets quickly and settled for smiling at Hiccup warmly.

"Hiccup, yeh did well, lad!" Fergus said, gathering up Hiccup in a fierce hug.

"Okay Dad...can't breathe." Hiccup gasped, laughing.

Fergus put him down and smiled.

"Thanks." Hiccup said to him, rubbing his arms.

Fergus quickly showed Hiccup the video camera and waved it, "I'll make sure Elinor gets this." He smiled.

Hiccup nodded.

Jack stood there waiting and Hiccup finally smiled at him, "Hey Jack."

"Hey you." Jack grinned, trying not to throw his arms around Hiccup.

"I'll let you two get to talkin', Elinor's been a little off lately, so I'm needed there." Fergus said quickly, "Hiccup, you know the rules now son?"

Hiccup nodded, "I'll be home by eleven." He promised.

Fergus nodded and waved, "Have fun and be safe boys."