"You are different. You are courageous. I might be those things too, but there's one thing you're forgetting. We didn't get this far alone. We both have the same spirit inside of us. We're Vikings, so that does give us that little push of stubbornne...
"It's been a while since we've been flying together." He commented. She looked over at him and smiled a little.
"But isn't Toothless out with his girlfriend?" Hiccup was surprised.
"How did you-?"
"I saw the tail plans. You actually gave it to him, didn't you?"
"Well of course! I want him to be happy! Besides, it's just until he brings her back." (Y/n) frowned, wondering if Hiccup had honestly thought his actions through. She decided not to say anything else on the matter, however.
"You know...I have a better idea of what we can do." He looked over and saw the same grin on her face from when they were younger. The grin that meant trouble. The grin that was meant just for him.
Nightshade nudged her, whining. (Y/n) chuckled. "Sorry girl, just the two of us this time." Nightshade gave her big puppy dog eyes and (Y/n) laughed. "You got your turn with me, okay? We'll go running again tomorrow. I might take you to the pond for a swim~" Nightshade perked up instantly, bouncing around happily as if saying 'Really? Really!? REALLY!?'. (Y/n) chuckled again and so did Hiccup at the dragon's ecstatic behavior. "But only if you give us some time alone." Nightshade nodded quickly and gave her a hug with her front legs before running off back to camp. (Y/n) rolled her eyes with a happy sigh.
"She really does love spending time with you." Hiccup told her.
"Yeah, and she's as protective and needy as you." (Y/n) replied with a victorious smirk as she stood up.
"Aha...never gets old..." He muttered somewhat irritably. She giggled to herself and pulled him up.
"Come on, let's go."
"Just where exactly are you taking me?"
"You'll see."
The two of them walked for a while before finally making it to their destination. Hiccup looked around in awe at what he was seeing. It was paradise.
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"Oh my gods..." He could only stare at the beauty around him. He didn't notice what (Y/n) was doing. "I-it's like the cove back home only...so much more beautiful..."
"Yes, it is. I just hope the water's warm." Hiccup was confused by that.
"Wait, what do you-" He stopped as he saw (Y/n) had taken off most of her armor and was now in nothing but a short skirt and a top that only came halfway down her torso. She chuckled.
"What? You think I only brought you here to show you the view?" She asked. He swallowed hard, blushing even harder.
"W-well...I-I...u-um..." She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Swim with me~" Hiccup could only smile and nod as he looked into her sparkling (e/c) eyes. She already began taking some of his gear off. He helped her until he was only in his pants and his leg, of course. It made it easier for him to swim, actually.
Hiccup was about to get into the water, but (Y/n) stopped him. "Follow me." He was confused but followed her anyway. Hiccup was shocked when she started climbing up the rock wall to get to one of the ledges.
"(Y/n)! Wait! It's not safe!"
"It's fine! Come on!" She beckoned. He sighed and reluctantly climbed up after her. Soon, they were both at the top. She looked down at the crystal clear water below. "Ready?" Hiccup knew what she was implying.
"Are you sure about this?" She cupped his cheek.
"You need to stop worrying. Just enjoy this." He realized she was right. He kissed her for a short yet delicate moment, allowing the two of them to cherish just simply being alone with each other.
"Okay." She smiled sweetly and took his hand.
"One...two...three!" They both jumped and Hiccup felt the exhilaration he used to feel when it was just him and Toothless flying together. He smiled and laughed before they hit the water. He resurfaced and looked around. He frowned. (Y/n) was nowhere in sight.
"(Y/n)?"
"GOTTCHA!" He heard a shout from behind him before being tackled back into the water. He yelped before going under and then the weight was off of him again. He gasped as he surfaced once more only to see (Y/n) laughing harder than ever. He glared at her with an evil grin of revenge on his face.
"Oh yeah?" She stopped laughing as she saw his expression.
"No...no!" He started splashing water at her relentlessly. She shrieked and laughed. "Hiccup! Hey! Stop it! Ah!" He laughed and kept going. She started splashing him back. He shut his eyes as the water hit him in the face. They both kept it up until he dove forward and grabbed her. She squirmed, laughing as he did so. He laughed as well and then let her go.
The two of them swam together for a long time. Over and under the water, sharing the joy and the beauty that was around them. Soon enough, the two got out and laid on the soft green grass, letting the warm rays of the sun dry them off. (Y/n) cuddled up to him, resting her head against his chest. Hiccup blushed a bit at this, but smiled, feeling his heart beat faster and feeling the love that swelled within him for her. She sighed, content and happy.
"Hiccup,"
"Hm?" He hummed in response.
"I...I never want this feeling to go away." He heaved a sigh.
"Yeah...me neither." He felt her kiss his collar bone. He shuddered slightly at the spark it sent through his body.
"I love you so much, Hiccup." He smiled more warmly at this and shifted to kiss her temple, allowing the elation to wash over himself as he held his perfect girl by his side.
"I love you too, sweetheart." They both laid there for another good half an hour, either watching the clouds go by or just resting with their eyes closed, before getting up and putting all of their other clothing items back on.
Finally, they began the long walk back to camp together. Hiccup grabbed her hand and she smiled at him as he did this. The love in each of the pair's eyes was unmistakable. Hiccup returned the smile as the two returned to the others, hand in hand as it should and always would be.
