Hiccup and Astrid

getting better part 4

It had been two weeks since the accident, and Hiccup had noted how increasingly bored and agitated Astrid had become over the brief period of time. She wanted to be out training or flying on stormfly, not stuck in bed. So, she had made several promises, pleaded slightly and made several threats before Hiccup had agreed to help her start to walk again.
Of course Hiccup didn't let anyone except Fishlegs get near her hut, knowing that Astrid will get annoyed from snoutlout who will  ask her to be his girlfriend and from the twins with their stupid questions
"Are you sure?" 
"Hiccup, if you ask me that one more time, I swear i'm going to-"
"Okay! Okay!"
Astrid sat up slowly, hiding a wince which would have indicated the discomfort she felt as her back and legs ached. She swung her legs over the side of her bed, gently placing her bare feet on the cold wooden floor with a small smile at the sensation. 
Hiccup watched her warily as she grasped the headboard and pulled herself up, looking confident in her ability to be able to walk again. She let go of the headboard once she was stood upright, but unfortunately misjudged her strength as her knees buckled from the strain. Hiccup darted forward as she fell, and she tumbled straight into his open arms with a small groan. 
"Are you alright?" he asked her in concern, and saw her roll her eyes. 
"Obviously" she huffed, irritated that he'd have to ask that question. She gripped his shoulders and tried to pull herself up into a standing position again. 
Hesitantly this time, Astrid reached out a leg and took a tentative step forward and let out a small sigh of relief when she didn't fall. Hiccup stood behind her warily, watched her intensely, ready to catch her if she fell.
"I can do this" Astrid said firmly, though her legs were visibly shaking as she took another step forward and pressed her lips together, ignoring the screaming protests both her legs and back were making. 
Hiccup glanced up at her face and was startled to see how pale and strained she looked. 
"Maybe you should rest?" he offered timidly.
"No" Astrid snapped, taking another step forward. "I'm fine" 
Hiccup sighed and shook his head slowly. By pure force of will, Astrid managed to make it to the other side of the room and leaned heavily against the wall.
"See?" Astrid panted, her chest heaving as her whole body shook from fatigue, her face paler than it was earlier. 
Hiccup rolled his eyes and walked over to her, silently picking her up bridal style, ignoring her gasp of surprise. Astrid's eyes widened and her cheeks heated up, but she was too surprised and tired to struggle against him.
"What are you doing?" she finally demanded. "Put me down!"
"Nope" Hiccup replied, walking back towards the bed.
Astrid scowled, and then finally sighed. 
"Am I heavy?" Astrid asked shyly
"Not too much" he told her
"That's strange, for a girl who eats more than I do" he added quietly
"Heard that, you moron, never talk to a girl about her weight"
Astrid huffed turning her face angrily
"Sorry, but admit it, it's tru..Ow what was that for"
She punched his chest again before replying
"Nothing, I just want you to shut up"
Hiccup reached the bed but he didn't put her down
"What are you waiting for, put me down!"
"Is there something for everything else?"
"You're not getting one, I'm still angry"
"But I'm not" he said before leaning and giving her a light kiss on her cheek and placing her on the bed.
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I was wrong, this story might need a few more chapters.
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