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Astrid opened her eyes and stared up at the ceiling. She double blinked, then turned her head to look out the window. It was still pitch black outside, indicating early morning. The girl rolled out of bed, and walked over to the chair in the corner where her cloths were laid out. She hurriedly got dressed, noticing how people would soon be getting up.

As soon as she finished, she rushed downstairs as quietly as possible so as not to wake her parents. She stopped in the kitchen, stopping to grab some breakfast for the road- er sky… wherever it was she was going that day.

Stormfly was still snoozing peacefully in her stall. The poor dragon had been flying almost all day yesterday, do to Astrid's ranting. Astrid felt rather guilty for having to wake her up, but vowed that today they wouldn't do as much flying.

"Stormfly, girl. Wake up." Astrid nudged the dragon. Stormfly opened her eyes, stood up and stretched her legs and wings, yawning.

"Yeah, I know you want to sleep. Sorry, but we have to get going before Hiccup wakes up and tries to follow us."

Stormfly chirped and cocked her head, watching as Astrid strapped on the saddle. Once that was done, she climbed aboard, sticking her snacks into the saddle bags.

"Come on, Stormfly." Astrid whispered, and the dragon took off into the air, heading for Raven's Point.

Her mind went back to the cause for her hiding. Hiccup.

She hadn't realized how much a person could change in a mere five weeks. She had done some changing herself, but nothing as drastic as Hiccup. She had realized straight off that he was about four inches taller then her now, and how he had filled out. But he no longer looked like a boy- and that's what was boggling her.

It was then that she realized that she had feelings for Hiccup Haddock.

Sure, she'd kissed him twice before, but those were just… her not being able to contain herself. She had always liked him… but it had been easier to show her "like" before he… looked like… and eighteen year old instead of a fifteen year old.

It was different now.

Astrid had never been very fond of change, and this was no different. She supposed she had expected Hiccup, and everyone at the academy, to change over to time. But it had just been five weeks for goodness sake!

Let's just say it had been a bit of a shock.

Yeah, that's it. Maybe she was just in shock. He had changed a lot.

But Astrid's feelings for him hadn't changed at all. She had always loved him (although she had never told that to him or anyone before.) it's just that his new look made it harder for her to express it.

Ugh… why did it all have to be so COMPLICATED!?

…

Hiccup watched as Astrid took off on Stormfly. Wow, she got up even earlier then he thought she would. But thankfully, he'd been prepared. He watched as Stormfly began heading towards Raven Point, and gave Toothless a little nudge.

"Come on, bud. Let's follow her." Toothless gave a few running jumps before jumping into the air and quietly following the young girl and her dragon. An added bonus to having a Night Fury was that it blended in well to the darkness… Astrid would never be able to see them.

Hiccup and Toothless followed the two ladies for almost an hour before they finally landed. Hiccup watched carefully as Astrid climbed off and walked over to the high cliff that faced the sunrise. She sat down beside it, her axe on her lap as she stared of into the sky.

Stormfly had wandered a little ways from her rider, and was obviously looking for a place to catch a nap. Once Hiccup was sure Stormfly was far enough away so Astrid couldn't make a quick get away, he urged Toothless to land.

Astrid still didn't seem to recognize their presence, even after Hiccup climbed off. He nodded to Toothless, and the dragon walked off, with what Hiccup could've sworn was a wink. Hiccup shook his head with a hint of a smile, before advancing on Astrid.

"Hey." He said a little ways behind her, so as not to startle her into chopping his head off accidently with her axe.

Astrid jumped to her feet, gripping her axe tightly while she yelled, "Jumbo smothering smoke breaths!"

Hiccup blinked at her, "What?"

Astrid lowered her axe, and then her gaze. "Oh… you startled me."

Hiccup shuffled his good foot against the dirt, "Yeah, sorry. I knew the only way to catch you was to follow you."

Astrid turned and sat back down, her legs swinging over the edge of the cliff. She stared at the pink sky towards the East, watching as the sun slowly made an appearance. Hiccup watched her for a moment, then moved forward and sat down next to her.

"Astrid…" he started. She turned to him, her eyes masked. For once in his life he could not read what they said.

"What's wrong? Why do you keep avoiding me… did I do something wrong or..?"

Astrid shook her head. "No… nothings wrong. I just need some space right now." She looked away again, her posture stiff. She was obviously uncomfortable.

Hiccup didn't know how to go about talking about this… subject. It was a hard thing for him… maybe it was a guy thing? Who knows.

"Astrid, please tell me what's wrong. I don't like it when you avoid me." Hiccup pressed. He tried to catch her eye, but she refused to let him.

"No. I'm fine. Just… leave me alone."

Hiccup looked down at the sea that splashed against the cliff below. He was so confused.

Finally, he turned and took hold of Astrid's arms, turning her to face him.

He sighed, "Listen, Astrid. I know somethings wrong… and I'm not leaving you alone until you tell me what's bothering you. Maybe I can help."

"It's you." She blurted, shaking his hands off. She stood up and began pacing back and forth.

Hiccup was a bit taken back. Him?

"What did I do now?" he asked in a puzzled voice.

Astrid turned and waved her hands at him. "All of… this."

Hiccup gave a half smile and said jokingly, "You just gestured to all of me."

Astrid groaned in frustration. Then she grew quiet as she stood with her arms crossed over her chest, staring off into nothing.

Hiccup stepped forward. "What about all of me?"

"You've changed."

"Yeah, so?"

"I… just… didn't expect it I guess."

"I still don't get-"

"Hiccup… you're making this really hard…"

"Sorry, sorry. Go ahead. Explain." Hiccup leaned back on his hands, looking up at her.

Astrid sighed and let her hands fall to her sides. She slowly began walking, "Hiccup… I've always… well… hadfeelingsforyou." She rushed. Hiccup felt a warm feeling fill his chest at the thought.

"And don't smirk like that."

Hiccup hadn't realized he'd been grinning until she said that. He snapped his jaw shut and quirked an eyebrow at her, urging her to continue.

"Well… you've changed… and it used to be easier for me to hide my feelings… from you. But now…" Astrid shrugged. "It's just harder for some reason. People were talking before, but now they're really going to… and… I don't know. I'm just not ready." Astrid stopped and sighed after her long and hard to say speech. She looked over at Hiccup.

Hiccup scrambled to his feet and nodded, "I… I see what you mean." He grinned and posed, "But you've gotta admit I've got at least a little muscle now. A little…" he flexed his arm, prodding his arm as though searching for any muscle that might be there. Astrid laughed but let it die out.

Hiccup let his arms drop to his sides, then his one arm reached up and rubbed his neck nervously. "I like you too, Astrid…" he said cautiously. "But, if you want, you know… just to stay friends… for now?"

Astrid smiled and nodded, a little blush reddening her cheeks. "Y-yeah… I think I'd like that."

Hiccup look turned to shy, yet hopeful, "No more kisses I suppose?" it was obvious he hoped she'd say the opposite.

She reached forward and gave him a little kiss on the lips, then stepped back and headed for Stormfly. "I didn't say that." She said climbing aboard the dragon. She turned around and laughed at Hiccup's ridiculous expression. He stilil hadn't grown out of that obviously.

Astrid laughed all the harder when he stumbled forward, causing Toothless to have to leap forward to catch him. Hiccup then climbed aboard and turned to face her, smiling.

"Race, milady?"

"Anytime, Dragon Boy."

And with that, they took off.

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Hope you liked this… had a hard time with it again. That's why I didn't post this story at first was because I just wasn't sure how to write it where it was rated K. I don't write mushy gushy stuff at all… I'm good at sick Hiccup and Hiccstrid then, but other than that, I have a hard time. But I hope this seemed smooth and that they were in character…

Again, please let me know what you think… should there be more to this? And if so what should happen? Thanks!

-FanWriter02