Friendships: Built, Revived, and Evolved

Chapter Five

FRIENDSHIPS:
BUILT, REVIVED, AND EVOLVED

(A How To Train Your Dragon Fanfiction)

By: Astrid Camicazi N. Hofferson

Summary: Harper "Hiccup" Haddock is ditched by his best friend, Astrid Hofferson for fame and reputation. Can one event revive their friendship and make it even more? (MODERN AU!)

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

A/N: English isn't my first language so please bear with me. Constructive criticisms are pretty much appreciated.

- HTTYD-

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SEEKING FOR REDEMPTION

ASTRID

AFTER A TUMULTUOS day at school, Astrid returned home feeling angry and hurt by her friends' betrayal. She changed into more comfortable clothing, a red shirt, and blue leggings, and attempted to focus on her homework and studies. However, her phone continuously rang with missed calls and texts from her friends, all trying to apologize for their actions. Despite their attempts at reconciliation, Astrid couldn't bring herself to forgive them just yet.

Feeling restless, she decided to take a walk and headed to her neighbor's house. Taking a deep breath, she rang the doorbell, waiting for him to answer.

oOo

HARPER

UPON HEARING THE doorbell, Hiccup opened the door, surprised to see Astrid standing there. "Astrid, what brings you here?" he asked, not sure what to expect.

Her voice was sincere as she replied, "I just wanted to apologize for what my friends did to you."

Hiccup couldn't help but be skeptical, recalling the hurtful things he had heard about her involvement in the situation. He sarcastically responded, "Thank you for your concern, O Saint! As if you do not know those. In fact, they have told me that you plotted all of those because you hate me more than they do."

Astrid quickly corrected him, explaining, "No, I don't hate you. I only found out about it during break time when Snotlout accidentally let it slip, and the twins confirmed it. That's why I'm here to apologize. I also realized that what I did to you was wrong. I made wrong choices in my life, and now I've decided to make it right, starting with you."

Hiccup found it hard to believe that 'Great Astrid Hofferson' was apologizing, wondering if it might be some kind of prank. But Astrid was sincere, asking for forgiveness and wanting to rebuild their friendship.

oOo

ASTRID

FEELING A MIX of regret and guilt, Astrid pleaded, "Yes, with you. I want to rebuild our friendship. Please forgive me."

Hiccup's response was harsh, as he reminded her of all the pain, she had caused him over the years. He mentioned the hurtful words, the betrayal, and how she had left him behind to make his life miserable. Astrid felt a surge of anger, wanting to slap him, but he quickly grabbed her arm, preventing her from doing so. She took a deep breath to calm herself down.