Hiccstrid: An American Love Story

Chapter 22: Be your hero

The sun's radiating heat is kissing our skin as we slender down the street.

"I'm not saying I hate love movies, I just think that the characters in those types of movies aren't very developed" Hiccup and I are currently in an argument weather love movies are overrated or not.

"The characters may not have very evolved personalities to begin with but throughout the story they change and develop. That's the beauty in love movies" he says passionately giving me a hint that he has had this conversation before.

"But it's so unrealistic" I look him straight in the eyes as I shake my head. It's true I've never been a sucker for love movies. Always felt they were overrated and they never gave me that rush.

"Who in their right mind is going to forgive and love a guy who left her for another girl" Hiccup can't help but laugh a bit at my rage towards love movies.

"I mean come on he's not even that hot" It takes Hiccup sometime before he replies.

"I guess you're right, can't argue with that" I smile at my victory but then his tone of voice change.

"But don't you want true love, you know, the happy ending?" Hiccup stops to look at me which makes me rather nervous. Feels like I've been put on the spot.

"Well yeah but that's unrealistic" I say and continue walking.

"If love always conquer then shouldn't our world be a better place by now?" I start explain and Hiccup listens closely.

"You can't let yourself get hung up in a fairytale because then you'll miss all the real things" I explain.

"Like what?" He doesn't seem to be convinced. Hiccup sounds more and more like a hopeless romantic.

"Like education, building a career, changing the world for the better" Hiccup listens carefully as I explain the reality I strike for.

"You have a point there" he admits "but love should also be one of those priorities".

He rushes the last sentence and lowers his voice almost ashamed. I just hum a low tone letting the conversation end there.

"So what's next on this LA tour?" Hiccups voice is filled with excitement which makes me happy. I want him to see this amazing city through my eyes.

"Well-" I start but I don't get to finish my sentence before my phone rings.
I bite my lip when I see the caller ID. Can't believe I forgot what day it is today.

"I'm sorry I have to take this" I say. Hiccup gives me a nod as an answer and I turn my back to get some privacy.

"Hey Mr Alvin" I say trying to make my voice sweet and innocent.

"Astrid you have an hour otherwise it's out" his voice is firm and angry. He could make a grown man break down.

"Okay sir" I reply I know there's so way out of this.

I turn around to face my new friend. His eyes are wandering up and down the buildings Infront of us. He looks so happy but it's time to get back to reality.

"I'm sorry Hiccup I have to go" I answer shortly I don't feel like letting him in on my situation.

"Oh.. ok" he sounds disappointed but this is more important "let me walk you home"

His offer is sweet but I really just want to be alone. I don't want to make my problems his. This is my own mission.

"No that's okay I have something important" And with that last sentence I ran away like Cinderella leaving the ball at midnight. I'm waking hastily down the street leaving my prince all alone.
I give him one last glance to see his confused face. I feel bad but some things are more important.