(A/N: Bed cuddle with the kids. Set a few days before they search for The Hidden World.)

Astrid adjusted the loose shirt she'd borrowed from her husband every night. It had become a thing for her ever since they first got together at the age of eighteen. She would steal his shirts when they wouldn't sleep in the same bed because it always smelled like him.

After getting married, Hiccup had basically tossed her one of his shirts casually and said, "Keep it. You always steal them anyway," before kissing her cheek as he passed her to their bed.

Ditching her sleep wear, it was always Hiccup's shirt or naked. Growing older and two children later, sleeping naked wasn't an option anymore so she stuck with his shirts.

Sliding into his side of the bed, Hiccup patted the thick blanket as to invite Astrid to bed for the night. Having put the kids to bed, - with some minor difficulty due to the excitement of an upcoming trip - they had finally agreed and went to sleep.

"One second, babe," Astrid said as she loosened her braids. Hiccup hummed in agreement at her, picking up his prosthetic from the floor and examining it.

It had been creaking all day and driven him insane. Tilting his head and biting his lip, he turned the piece of metal in his hands and realized the problem.

"You okay?" Astrid asked, sitting down on the edge of the bed and looking at him. "Yeah, I'm fine. It's been creaking all day. Just a rusty spring. I'm gonna change it in the morning," He said softly and put the object down onto the floor.

Astrid nodded. "Yeah, I heard it all the time," She said, lifting the blanket and draping it over her legs, leaning against the pillows behind her.

Hiccup hummed lazily as he slipped in under the blanket with her.

Laying on his back, he stared up at the ceiling with furrowed brows and a frown. Astrid looked over at him when she didn't feel his arms wrap around her like usual.

Observing his expressions, she scooted closer and tucked her hand under her head. "You sure you're okay?" She asked, concerned.

It wasn't like him to suddenly turn so moody and distant. Had something happened that she didn't know about? Had she said or done something that made him mad?

Hiccup hummed, not answering her.

Oh, she hated being clingy but she also hated seeing her husband like this. "Is it something I said or did? Is it because I don't look the same or are you unsatisfied with our sex life? She asked, looking at him and sitting up.

Hiccup turned his head to face her, eyes wide. Sitting up, he shook his head furiously. "What? What made you think you're at fault? You didn't do anything wrong. I'm just concerned out the trip," He blurted out before shaking his head and leaning forward, grabbing her arms.

Gazing deeply into her eyes, Hiccup smiled softly. "And, you're perfect. Our sex life is as amazing and exciting as it's always been," He said, lips turning into a small lopsided smile.

Astrid exhaled in relief.

Letting her arms go from his hold, he leaned forwards and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek.

"Come on, lay down with me."

Obliging, Astrid shifted and settled into his arms once he was comfortable. His chest pressing into her back was soothing and the feeling of his beard-covered chin laying on her naked shoulder made her smile.

Hiccup tightened his arm around her waist, hand resting in hers at her chest.

"I could never be unhappy with you, M'lady. After all, you've had enough sense to stay with me through all of these years and blessed me with two children," He said, his voice just on the edge of being a whisper.

Astrid chuckled and turned her head to look at him. "Someone had to be there to knock some sense into that young knucklehead Chief that you were," She mocked, a smile on her lips.

"Oh you-" Hiccup said before moving and quickly pressing his lips to the alcove between her shoulder and neck, blowing a raspberry into her skin.

Astrid started laughing quietly, - as to not wake up the kids - and trying to fight Hiccup's grip around her.

Finally pulling back, he smiled at her reddened face, smile wide and eyes looking at him happily.

"I can't believe you actually did that," Astrid fought out between huffs of air. Hiccup somehow shrugged, leaned on his elbow and overlooking her.

"There's probably a few things you won't believe I'll do," He teased, trailing his free hand over the length of her arm.

Goosebumps formed on her skin and Astrid shuddered. "Like what?" She challenged, a cocky look in her eyes. "This," He said quietly before leaning down and pressing his lips against hers hastily.

Astrid's eyes flew open for a millisecond before closing and slowly lifting her hand, playing with his beard.

"Ew, they're at it again," The sound of Nuffink's complaining voice was heard at the doorway.

Hiccup pulled back and looked at the two kids standing at the door. Sitting up properly, he crossed his arms and tried to look angry. Astrid snickered quietly beside him.

"What are you two doing up? Didn't I tell you to go to sleep?" He asked, trying to fight a smile.

"Yeah..." Zephyr started, head bowed and playing with her fingers. "We couldn't fall asleep though. Well, I could but Nuffink woke me up and told me he was scared," She said and looked up, big eyes staring right into his soul.

Zephyr had been a daddy's girl ever since she was born and he was wrapped around her tiny finger. Her auburn hair, big blue eyes and perfect smile made him melt every single time.

Astrid nudged his arm and he looked at her. Giving him a small approving nod, he turned back to the two children waiting for an answer and smiled, opening his arms.

Both Nuffink and Zephyr's eyes lit up and they trotted over to the bed, climbing in and snuggling into their favorite parent.

Astrid brushed her fingers through Nuffink's hair. "Now, tell me why you were scared," She said, waiting for an answer.

"I tried to imagine the dragons daddy told us about and I got scared because I imagined something horrible," The boy confessed, snuggling further into his mother's chest.

Zephyr looked at her little brother. "I told you many times, you have a wild imagination," She said and rolled her eyes, a smile on her lips.

Hiccup looked at his wife. "How about this...we tell you about the dragons one more time before we go on that trip and you try to sleep in your room?" He asked and looked at the two.

Nodding furiously, the four of them got comfortable in the bed before Hiccup started talking about Toothless and Stormfly and all the wonderful things they did when they were around.

They ended up falling asleep one after the other, Astrid holding Nuffink and Zephyr snuggled into her brother. Hiccup sat and observed them for a while, not believing how lucky he'd gotten and wishing he could, - hopefully - meet Toothless soon to introduce the kids to him.

(A/N: Oops, it's 4:01 AM. This turned out longer than I thought. I originally imagined Hiccstrid talking and snuggling in bed but it took another direction. Don't mind it though.)

- Toothless_NightFury1.