Friendships: Built, Revived, and Evolved

Chapter Eight

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-

VIII

THE UNEXPECTED OFFER

THE NEXT DAY, in the darkness of the janitor's closet, Hiccup found himself confronted by Ruffnut and Tuffnut, the longhaired wheat blonde twins known for their mischief. Bewildered and slightly panicked, Hiccup demanded to know their intentions.

"Who are you? Show yourself," Hiccup urged, trying to make sense of the situation.

Unbeknownst to Hiccup, the twins were hiding their true identity in the dimly lit closet.

"I think it's time to turn on the lights," Ruffnut suggested.

With the lights on, Hiccup's suspicion was confirmed as he came face to face with Ruffnut and Tuffnut. He couldn't understand why they brought him to this secluded place.

"Ruff and Tuff?! What do you want with me? Why did you bring me in here? Did Snotlout plan something to make my life miserable again? Tell me!" Hiccup's emotions were evident in his voice.

Trying to reassure Hiccup, Ruffnut spoke, "Shh... Hiccup, please lower your voice. We're not here to hurt you, and Snotlout didn't send us."

Tuffnut chimed in, "Besides, we wanted to talk with you, that's why we brought you here."

Hiccup was still skeptical of their motives, questioning why they wanted to talk with him, especially in such secrecy.

"We brought you here to help you beat Snotlout and show him that people like us shouldn't be underestimated," Tuffnut explained.

Hiccup couldn't fathom why they, supposedly Snotlout's friends, would want to help him. He raised an eyebrow, suspicious of their offer.

Tuffnut confessed, "We are friends with him, but he treats us unequally, like we're beneath him. He bullies us too. We want to make amends for what we've done to you over the years."

Ruffnut chimed in, "Consider this as our apology. We just wanted to teach Snotlout a lesson and fix things with you."

Hiccup was taken aback, processing their unexpected confession and request for help. He agreed to consider it but asked why they couldn't stand up to Snotlout themselves.

"Because we're scared of him, okay? He's much better to us when we're on his good side. We admit he can be bossy, but he's not all bad. We want to change things, and helping you is a start. Will you accept our offer or at least consider it?" Ruffnut pleaded.

Hiccup nodded hesitantly, "Yeah. I'll think about it. Give me some time."

Tuffnut handed Hiccup a piece of paper with both of their phone numbers. "Here's our number. Call us or meet us up if you decide."

As Hiccup left the janitor's closet, he couldn't shake the conflicting feelings. He had a class to attend, leaving the twins inside to await his decision.