Chapter 9: The Question

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Yeah, I know I said I will not update for a while, but it's the weekend and I do not want to spend it cooped up in the house studying or, a.k.a being tortured. So yeah, new update!

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"Thanks Hicc," I tell him gratefully. His comment just, for some unknown reason, made my day. Or, rather, made the rest of my day.

"Eh, that's what I do," he says, smirking.

I roll my eyes at him, then punch him in the arm, "That's for having such a big ego."

He just gives me a goofy grin.

"And this," I say and kiss him on the cheek, "Is for everything else."

I quickly run back to the apartment, wanting to hide the ever growing blush on my cheeks. What did I just do? Did I really just kiss him? Even if it is just on the cheek?

I sigh, my life has always been complicated. Not that I'm complaining, life is unfair. But this was the kind of unfair where you just stay cooped up in a ball, wondering. What will I do now?

Suddenly, my phone beeps, signaling a text message. I take my beaten up old Samsung Galaxy Mini, given by Aunt Beth. I've kept it for five years now, and I am still wondering how it is lasting for so long.

Anna: hey trid wanna come over to me & elsas dads store

I laugh a bit. Anna never bothers to punctuate or capitalize when she texts. One of the many reasons why I find her an intresting person.

I start to type. Unlike her, I actually bother to puctuate and capitalize.

Me: Uh, yeah, sure. Where is it though?

Anna: remember parkinson beach

Me: Yeah, why?

Anna: look for a bar named musical fruits thats my dads bar we sell smoothies and provide singing as entertainment

Me: I can see that.

Anna: how

Me: Umm... The name of the bar is "Musical Fruits".

Anna: oh yeah

Me: Haha. Anyway, why do you want me to come?

Anna: ill explain later

Me: Okay, I'm coming.

Anna: see you

Me: Same here.

And I get up from the couch, drink some water, and head to Parkinson Beach. No wonder Anna and Elsa are born with silver spoons. (A/N: If you guys don't know, "born with a silver spoon" means born rich. :D) Musical Fruits has been running since the late 1940's. Practically, their whole blood line is rich.

Once I arrive, Anna and Elsa greet me. Well, Anna waves and hugs me while Elsa smiles and waves. I find her shyness and quietness suiting for her actually, and that's what I love about her. That's what makes her a good friend, she will listen to you when you have problems, and with her being a senior, her maturity helps you with problems.

"Hello, Elsa," I come to her and hug her.

"Well, Astrid, you might be wondering why we invited you here," Elsa speaks in a tone full of poise and reserveness.

"Yeah, I am," I say.

"Well, tomorrow, friday -

Anna cuts off Elsa's sentence. "Elsa your too formal," she quips.

Elsa gives off and irritated sigh as Anna says, "Tomorrow, Ruff's gonna perform for us! Now we need your help to prepare the stage!"

"Sure, I'll help," I agree.

"Thank you," Elsa smiles appreciatively.

And for the next few hours, we are hanging banners, blowing balloons, and we even got Hiccup to lift some heavy boxes filled with streamers, party hats, table cloth, well, basically everything you need for a super party.

It is now seven, and I plop down a chair. Hiccup comes and sits next to me. "Tired?"

"No," I say, "Wrong grammar. I  am exhausted."

He chuckles and says, "Well if you need me, I'll be here listening to music."

For the next few minutes, I stare at him. I like the way his hair is all messy, I like his funny and sarcastic personality. I love the way he makes me smile. I touch my scar. He is the only one who doesn't pity me because of this. My friends do. Yours is much worse. Two scars that would never heal.

I bit my lip. Am I truly falling for him? Is this real? Is this true?

I sigh as I notice him staring at Ruffnut. Does he still like her?

"Are you still in love with Ruff?" I ask him.

He leaves.

I notice his mp3 player. No song is playing. It is off.

No, no, no, no, no! He heard my question. HE HEARD MY QUESTION! Gah! Oh no, I am in for it!

I see him coming, and I do the only thing I can. I run. I run and run until I reach my apartment.

When I plop down the sofa, my phone rings.

Elsa: Astrid, I saw you running off. What happened?

I don't reply. I am too busy worrying. He'll be wondering why I asked such a question. I'll ruin my friendship with him.

My phone rings again. And again.

Elsa: Reply please!

Anna: what happened astrid :(

I reply to Elsa.

Me: I'm sorry Elsa.

Elsa: No problem. What happened?

Me: Well...I have feelings for Hiccup, I think.

Elsa: Really? Finally!

Me: What do you mean?

Elsa: Seriously?

Me: Yes, seriously.

Elsa: I have noticed a hidden passion between you and him since you guys met.

Me: Oh.

Elsa: So what does having feelings for him having to do with you running off?

Me: Well I asked him something stupid.

Elsa: What did you ask Astrid?

Me: I asked him if he is still in love with Ruff.

Elsa: Wow.

Me: I know, smooth. *sarcasm*

Elsa: You'll have to confront him. Tell him how you feel.

Me: Why? He probably doesn't love me back.

Elsa: He does, I know it. Confess, or you'll be too late.

Me: Okay.

Elsa: Good. Now go to sleep. There are classes tomorrow.

Me: Sure. Good night Elsa. You're my bestest friend ever.

Elsa: Good night Astrid. Same here. :)

I smile. That is the first ever time Elsa has used an emoji. I yawn and fall asleep on the sofa, thoughts of Hiccup present in my mind.

XOXOXOXOXO

I know, short, but yeah. Anyway, one last chapter to go! Yehey! Victory! :D

See you guys in the next chapter!

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