A Hope ~ Hiccstrid Fanfiction

Chapter 18

Astrid

"Do you think the crib should be centred or off to the side?" I asked Hiccup.

"To the side, kids want space to play." He replied. I start moving the crib "But I'll do that, do you want to hang up these?" Hiccup hands me some weird bunting.

"Uncle Tuffs and Aunt Ruff's present?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. The gang all wanted to be called aunts and uncles, which we both agreed to because neither of us have siblings, but Ruff and Tuff have taken the roles very seriously.

"Thought of names??" I asked him as we busily prepared the nursery.

"Well, Stoick for a boy, I think we've both agreed on that." He started.

"Yeah, although should we just stick with Stoick or go with Stoick II?" I asked.

"Just Stoick. You know how annoying it is when people ask me about the other 'Hiccup Horrendous Haddocks" I have no idea who they are!" He complained. "Plus I don't want our kid growing up thinking they have to be as great as my father was just because he was named after him. I always felt like I was I my fathers shadow." Hiccup explained.

"Okay then, Stoick for a boy, what about if we have a girl?" I asked.

"Okay, we actually have to think for this one. What about Sara?" He suggested.

"Yeah, or Fraya after the God." I added.

"Nah, too close to Fray." He made a face.

"Okay... Isabel?"

"Lila?"

"Kara?"

We throw around some names and finally settle on three possible names for a girl.

"It's between Lila, Sara and Isabel. I reckon we wait to see if the baby looks more like a Lila, Sara or a Isabel." I settled. "Or Stoick of course."

We stepped back and took a look at the nursery that we had constructed. We had painted the walls a pale blue, one that would suit both a young boy or girl. The crib sat in the corner and a few decorations and toys from people in the village we placed on the shelves Gobber had built.

"It's perfect." Is all I say.

"Just like baby H." Hiccup smiled at me. I looked down at my bump that was now well and truely covering my feet. I rubbed my hands and felt movement that resulted in a small pain from my stomach.

"They kicked me!" I told Hiccup excitedly.

"They're probably sick of us already." Hiccup teased, coming over and placed his hand on my belly. I felt a wave of happiness surround our little family like a blanket, soft, comforting and safe.

Heey!! What do you think of names??? Comment which name you love and which gender you reckon Baby H will be. 👇👇

I've already decided on name & gender but I'd love to here your thoughts!

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(Ps 1 week til I watch httyd 3!!!!!)