Epilogue

New Beginnings

Astrid ran out of the bathroom and back into her and Hiccup's shared bedroom, jumping onto the bed "Hiccup! Wake up!"

He mumbled something and buried his face in the blanket. Astrid rolled her eyes and tugged at the blanket "Hic, are you telling me you forgot?"

Hiccup uncovered his head and looked at her "I would never."

She sat up straight, smile on her face and arms crossed "Oh yeah? What is it?"

He sat up and wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her down next to him "It's our anniversary."

"You remember that much." she said, rolling her eyes "That's not what I'm talking about though."

Hiccup sighed "What else is going on today then?"

Astrid grabbed a pillow and hit him with it before moving away "I can't believe you forgot! Your his best friend, come on!"

Hiccup took the pillow from her and threw it back onto the bed "Fish?"

Astrid stood up and rolled her eyes "Just get up and get dressed. We have an anniversary to celebrate and then Fish and Ruff's engagement party."

Hiccup sat up and smiled "Right. Their engagement party. I can't believe I forgot."

"Please, sound more excited for it."

He threw the covers off and stood in front of her "They've only been dating two years. I always thought we'd get married first."

"It's not my fault you're a slacker." she said, lightly hitting his arm.

He shrugged "You can wait another year or two."

She threw a shirt at him and smiled "If I wanted to marry you so bad I could just ask you." she pulled him to her, wrapping her arms around his neck "I mean, I do wear the pants in this relationship. It would only make sense for me to propose to you."

Hiccup laughed and slid his arms around her waist "Then to ahead and propose. I'm waiting."

She pecked his lips and smiled "I think you can wait another year or two."

Hiccup pulled away from her and put a hand over his chest, feigning hurt "You break my heart, Astrid."

Astrid rolled her ever and laughed, shoving his shoulder "Just shut up and get ready. I'm getting impatient."

Hiccup nodded and pulled his shirt on and searched for some jeans. He looked over at Astrid who was sitting on their bed, staring at her feet. He smiled to himself. He loved how tough she acted. How if you even accused her of being a girl or having feelings, she would sock you. But he loved her girly moments, especially on their anniversary.

"Stop staring."

Hiccup's smile grew as he watched her blush. That was something he would never get tired of seeing on her "I won't apologize for staring. You're beautiful."

She looked away and smiled "Just hurry up, babe."

Hiccup smirked and walked out of the room towards the bathroom. He loved Astrid and her waking up early, wanting to get a head start on their anniversary. He loved everything about her.

"Hey Hic," she started as she walked in the bathroom "Ruff texted you, and I was going to read it for you but you changed your pass code."

Hiccup looked at her in the mirror "I did that for a reason." he said around his toothbrush "I may or may not have a surprise for you."

"You're planning a surprise for me?! When will I get it?!"

"Hopefully tonight. After their engagement."

She handed him his phone and watched his face as he read the text "Are you sure you aren't cheating?" She asked, a suspicious look on her face.

"I wouldn't cheat on you, Astrid. Especially not with Ruff, she's your best friend." he turned to face her "Let's go. What do you have planned?"

"Surprise. Why would I ruin it?"

"Because you don't know how to keep a secret." he said with a smile.

She crossed her arms "I haven't told Ruff."

"Because you've avoided her, Astrid."

"Shut up, and let's just go."

Hiccup smiled and followed her out.

He checked his phone again when he got in the car and smiled. Astrid wasn't happy about it. She frowned and studied his face "Ruff again?"

"Fish this time." he glanced at her before reaching over and grabbing her hand "Jealous?"

Astrid groaned and interlocked their fingers "I don't think so. You and Ruff have never been close before. I guess I'm just a little... Iffy about you two being new best friends."

"Babe," he gave her hand a gentle squeeze "I'm only talking to her because of your surprise. Don't be jealous or upset, I don't want to end up feeling bad and telling you. That would spoil it."

Astrid sighed and leaned her head back "I guess I'll be fine for a few more hours."

"Good."

"But no texting while on our date."

Hiccup nodded and smiled "Got it." he looked at her out of the corner of his eye "Can I have a hint at where you're taking me?"

"I can't." she glance over at him "You'll have different emotions, mostly happy."

Hiccup sighed. What kind of hint is that? She was never good with hints, she'd usually end up blurting it out "What's so special about this?"

"Four years, Hic. We've been together for four years and-" she snapped her mouth shut, her eyes focused on the road.

"You were about to say it."

Astrid smiled and nodded "I'm excited, Hiccup, I really am."

Hiccup couldn't ask for anyone better. Astrid always seemed to know exactly what he wants or what would make him feel good. One of the perks of knowing her for years before dating "Hey Astrid."

She looked over at him, eyebrow raised "Yeah?"

"I really love you."

She smiled and turned her attention back to the road "I love you too, Hic."

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"Where are we? I don't recognize any of this." Hiccup said, leaning forward in his seat to look out the front window.

"I'd hope not. It would ruin the surprise." she said with a laugh.

Hiccup couldn't help but feel a little nervous for her surprise. Astrid's surprises were always a little... Off the walls. Like the time she wanted to experiment on Christmas two years ago and made Yaknog. It was the worst thing he had ever tasted, but she was so excited by it. He didn't have the heart to tell her it was disgusting, and now she makes it every year.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Your Yaknog." he saw her face light up and he shook his head "I don't want any though. I was just thinking about how that was a surprise."

She smiled "But it's good, right? I can make you some when we get there!"

"No. No, that's fine."

She had her hand resting on his knee when she felt his phone vibrate. She raised an eyebrow "I think you're getting a call."

"Oh." he pulled his phone out and looked at it before looking at her "It's Fish. He's probably getting cold feet."

Astrid nodded. She could understand why Fish would get nervous. He's proposing to Ruff Thorston, toughest girl in Berk. She listened to the conversation, well, Hiccup's side of it. He was repeatedly saying yes or no and at one point he even said watermelon. She wished she knew what those two were talking about.

She pulled into a neighborhood and Hiccup hung up. He looked around and furrowed his eyebrows "Are we lost?"

"Nope." she pulled into a driveway and shut off the car "Come on, Hiccup! You'll love it, I promise."

Hiccup slowly got out of the car and looked around. Astrid walked over, grabbing his hand and walking towards the house. She looked so calm and he wished he could feel like that "Did your parents move out of Berk? Are we at your parents house? Astrid, you know your dad hates me now!"

"He doesn't hate you." she said before shrugging "He's just not too crazy about you anymore. He'd probably still like you if he hadn't of walked in on us."

Hiccup smiled "It's not my fault. How was I supposed to know he was going to show up at your dorm? I would have remembered to lock the door."

"I didn't even know he was coming for a visit." She rolled her eyes

Hiccup grabbed her arm when she was about to open the door "Shouldn't you knock?"

"Why would I do that?"

She opened the door and pulled Hiccup inside with her.

The first thing he heard was the sound of an animal running across the wooden floor "You've brought me to your parents house. You're trying to get me killed."

"She brought you to someone's parents house, but not hers."

Hiccup turned around at the voice, breaking into a smile "Mom!"

It had been two years since Hiccup had last seen either of his parents. Val had beaten cancer, and then her and Stoick moved out of Berk.

Hiccup rushed over to her and pulled her into a hug "I've missed you! And dad, how is he?"

Val smiled and set her hands on his shoulders "He's good." she looked over at Astrid "And how are you, Astrid?"

"I'm great, Val." she walked over and stood next to Hiccup "I feel great about being able to get you two together and reunited."

"Why would you move out of Berk without telling me?' Hiccup asked.

Val led them to the living room "We wanted change. You two will learn soon enough."

Hiccup sat on the couch, Astrid next to him. He was going to say something but a black blur ran into the room, running from person to person. The dog eventually stopped in front of Hiccup before jumping into his lap and making itself comfortable "When did you get a dog?"

Val smiled, looking at Hiccup and the dog "He likes you."

Astrid hooked her arm with his and leaned against him "I'm glad he likes you." she said, patting the dog's head "He's yours."

"What?"

"I remember you going on about how you've wanted a dog most your life. So, I asked your mom if she would help me find you one."

Hiccup looked down at the dog before smiling and then looking back at Astrid, leaning in and catching her lips with his "Thank you." he mumbled against her lips before kissing her again.

Val smiled at the two and stood up "I'll be in the kitchen."

Hiccup pulled away from Astrid and nodded.

He remembers when he first moved to Berk and met Astrid. He was terrified of her. She scared him the first time she punched him he thought she was going to kill him. He remembers going to his mom for advice on the beautiful blonde that would hit him when she sees him. He remembers hearing her telling Stoick that him and Astrid were going to get married one day.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

Hiccup stared at her. She was smiling, her blue eyes looked bigger than normal and were filled with curiosity. Her tan skin making her freckles stand out more. He felt like he was falling in love with her all over again.

Before he could stop himself he started talking "Marry me."

Astrid raised her eyebrows "What?"

Hiccup's eyes widened "I... I didn't mean to just blurt that out.." He looked away from her and down at the dog in his lap "I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Astrid... So, marry me?"

Astrid was staring at the side of Hiccup's face. Her eyes were wide in shock and she was pretty sure she was blushing "Hiccup, I-"

She thought about her future. She wanted him in it, she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. She couldn't see herself in the future with anyone expect him. Just thinking about being without him in the future hurt.

She smiled and grabbed his face, turning it so he was facing her "Yes. Yes I'll marry you"

Hiccup set the dog to the side and picked Astrid up, spinning her before kissing her "I have something for you."

He reached into his jacket that was on the couch, pulling out a black box. Astrid wanted to jump for joy, or even scream. He was planning on proposing to her! He opened it, taking the ring out and slipping it on her finger "I guess I'm the one not able to keep a surprise."

"This was your surprise?"

Hiccup nodded as Astrid threw her arms around his neck "There's more.. I've talked to Ruff so much because she was helping me plan it. The party was going to be for us. But, I guess that isn't happening now."

"I could kill her."

"But you won't."

Astrid looked at her hand resting on his shoulder that has the ring on it "Hiccup," he looked at her face and raised an eyebrow as if to tell her to continue "We're engaged. We're going to get married."

"Yeah," he smiled, kissing her check and then her lips "we are."

A/N: I love all of you so much! Thank you for the reviews, favorites and follows! There will be a sequel called 'Say Something'.

Basically, Astrid is keeping a secret from Hiccup, and only Ruff knows. It should be out Friday or Saturday! (: