Astrid's Tale

Chapter 4

I walk through the gates of the great hall. It must be early. It's just me and *gulp* Snotlout. 

"Hey, babe," Snotlout said. I suppressed a laugh. He had lowered his voice to sound vikingly, but it didn't work. "you never answered me during training. You wanna come over and work sometimes? I've got the basement to myself. "

"And you will always have the basement to yourself," I answered. 

"come on Astrid, You know you like me." 

I groaned. Where did he get that idea from? 

I opened my mouth to answer, but the doors flew open. "Hey, guys!"Fishlegs called, "Wasn't training awesome? It was so cool to see how a Gronckle acts up close."

"Yeah, wasn't it 'so cool' to get hit by one and everything?" I asked, teasing him. I knew Fishglegs was actually glad to be shot at by the dragons. For as long as I've known him, he's been amazed by the beasts. 

"I actually-" Fishlegs started. 

"Yeah, little Fishlegs here couldn't even pay enough attention to get away from a fat dragon."

Fishlegs looked down. I couldn't believe Snotlout was acting this way!

"Keep in mind that you got hit by the same fat dragon," I said, making Fishlegs smile. 

"Shut up," Snotlout grunted. "Besides, you don't have to act this way. You know you love me!"

"Are you kidding me?" I yelled. "I don't hate anyone More than you!" 

"Ooh, a good fight!" I heard someone call. I turned and saw that the twins were here. 

"Training was getting boring," Ruffnut exclaimed. "I've been waiting for a good brawl."

"You can't be serious." Snotlout objected. "She's a girl. no way she could even dream about fighting me." 

My blood boiled inside me. I tried to contain it but I couldn't stop myself. I leaped forward, tackling him. I kicked him on the side and was about to stomp on his face when I was dragged away. 

"Let me at him!" I screamed. I turned to see Fishlegs moving me away from Snotlout. I looked over his shoulder and gasped. "Let. you. at who?"Gobber said, emphasizing each word. 

"No one," I mumbled turning my head down so that no one would see me blush. 

"That's what I thought. There will be no fighting between trainees." Gobber ordered. "Now," He continued. "Let's cook dinner."

Later that day 

"Where did the twins mess up the arena?" Gobber asked. 

"They weren't paying attention," I informed him and the twins. "Neither was Snotlout or Fishlegs."

"Right. And where did Astrid run into trouble?" Gobber asked the others. 

I saw Hiccup walk in. "I miss timed my somersault." I tried to Ignore him.

"No!" Snotlout quickly replied, "You were perfect!"

Did he honestly think he would flattery would make me forget what had happened? 

"She's right," Gobber responded. "You have to be tough on yourself. It's the only way to get better."

Hiccup picked up a plate and tried to find a spot. He moved to the table beside us. I should have let him sit with us I thought with a small pang of guilt. 

"And where did Hiccup go wrong?" Gobber inquired. 

"Uh, he showed up." Snotlout taunted, making the twins laugh. 

I heard thunder in the distance. Gobber heard it too. 

"No attacks tonight," he says, putting down a book.  "Study up, get some rest. We've got a big day tomorrow.  

"Read? While we're still alive?"Tuffnut asked in disbelief. 

"Why read when you can kill the stuff the words talk about?" Snotlout adds.

Because if you know the stuff you're going to kill, the less likely you are going to die, I silently answer. And since the dragons aren't coming tonight, it's a perfect time to. 

"So, I guess we're sharing?" Hiccup inquired. 

I looked up to find that only me and Hiccup were in the Great hall. What? When did the others leave? "Read it," I answered, walking away. 

I'm such a hypocrite. I've never once read it. I was mad at myself.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow at t-" The doors closed, cutting off Hiccup's words. 

Oh Gods, I realized. Hiccup likes me.

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A/N: Phew! that was long. Sorry for the long wait guys! I've been busy with studies, homework... T.T you know what. So far, this story is at 33 views! I've honestly not expected that much in a single month and a half. And if you have ANY ideas, please let me know! Thanks for reading!!! :)