(A/N: Modern AU where Hiccup is a piercer and Astrid comes in for an ear piercing but gets carried away by Hiccup's looks and decides on a nipple piercing. Gone sexual.)

"So, just a conch? Which side?" Hiccup asked as he rolled around the room in his chair to gather the things he needed.

"Yeah. I was thinking the right side," Astrid replied as she gathered her hair to pull it away from her ear, sitting down on the small bed.

"Oh, yeah. You have two lobes and two helix. A hugging hoop would look amazing once it's healed," Hiccup said as he examined her ear. "Is it the same on the other side or is there a different setup?"

"Nah, it's different. Four lobes for now. Still trying to figure out what to add on there so it looks leveled out," Astrid replied with a small chuckle as she angled her head to give him better access.

First time visiting this particular piercing and tattoo shop. Her last one closed without reason and she had to search for a new one, hoping this was good enough to deserve four out of five stars.

From what she'd seen when stepping in, it looked professional. There were some piercing memes framed on the wall along with shelves of aftercare and there were separate sections in the shop for tattooing and piercing.

No matter how professional the shop looked, she was damn well sure that that piercing guy would be an amazing model.

"Astrid? You there? It is Astrid, right?" Hiccup asked, ungloved hands resting on his thighs. Astrid shook her head, coming back to reality. "You need to lay down?" He asked again and watched her closely.

"No, I'm fine. I just spaced out for a moment," Astrid said with a small smile. "Oh? Anything special crossing your mind?" Hiccup asked as he grabbed gloves and slipped them on before unpacking the needles and jewelry.

Yeah, you're hot as fuck and I'd love to see your mouth around my nipples, Astrid thought, before catching herself.

"Nipples."

"What?"

"Ehhh...nipples. Pierced," She fought out, panicking on the inside. What the fuck-?

"You sure? Nipple piercing is a commitment. I can do it if you want to but it's your choice," Hiccup said, eyeing her hard, vision running over her body and up to her face.

Come on, Astrid. You've been considering it for years now and he's hot. He'll get a good look at you, Astrid told herself.

"Yeah, I'm sure. No big deal."

"Alright," Hiccup replied as he looked at her before turning to get a straight barbell.

When he turned around, her hoodie was laying in her lap and a sports bra covering her upper body.

"Which one first?" He asked, neck burning from trying not to get turned on from her. Oh god, this was gonna end up as a sticky situation of he didn't finish up quick.

"Conch first. Save the worst for last, right?" She asked, a smile on her lips. "Right," Hiccup said with a chuckle and grabbed a cleaning pad.

Quickly sterilizing the area, he marked it and before she knew, the needle was through and he was almost finished screwing the internally threaded backing of the labret on.

"That was quick," Astrid said with a small shrug. "Yeah, that's how we work," Hiccup replied, smiling when he cleaned up the small amount of blood and scooting backwards to admire his work.

"So, next up?" He asked a few moments later.

"Sure."

"You need to lay down for this. Don't want you fainting on me," He said with a fucking wink.

"Oh, god. Yeah, okay. Want me to pull it up or remove it?" Astrid asked, fiddling with the edge of her sports bra once laid down.

"Uh...pulling it up is fine. Which one do you want it on?" Hiccup asked, changing gloves while trying to distract himself from the way she's looking at him.

"Uh, I'm not sure? Left? Right? How about you decide?" Astrid asked with a small laugh while pulling off her sports bra, - teasing is always fun.

"Oh god," Hiccup blurred out when turning back, both at seeing her half naked and because he had the responsibility of choosing. "You want me to choose?" He asked, hesitant.

"Yeah. Take a good look and decide," Astrid replied, winking back at him.

He laughed softly before angling his head from side to side, trying to figure out which side would look best.

"I opt for the left one because your nipple is slightly bigger on that side and I'd be easier to pierce," He said, nerves slowly chilling down when realizing she was just another customer.

No need to get so worked up about it.

Right?

"Alright. Work your magic," Astrid said before snorting loudly which was followed by a laugh.

"Dear god help me," He whispered under his breath while scooting closer to mark her up.

Satisfied, he grabbed the clamp and softly grabbed the nipple with it.

"Wait, you're already clamp- holy shit," Astrid gasped out. Hiccup paused, "You okay?"

"Y-Yeah. They're just really sensitive. Should've probably mentioned it," She said with a nervous chuckle.

"No, you're fine. You got this," He pepped her.

"Of course I do, imma man," She replied with a deep voice. Both broke out into laughter before Astrid stilled and said, "Gods, please don't laugh while you're piercing my nipple. They're my precious," She joked.

"Alright, you have to stop joking then," Hiccup replied between laughs, trying to calm down as he reached for the needle.

"Alright, take a few deep breaths in," He instructed. When she exhaled, he pushed the needle through.

"Fhhuuaackk, that tickled," Astrid said before starting to laugh. "You good?" Hiccup asked.

Astrid nodded. "Well, that was...something. Sweet baby Thor. Six pound, eight ounce baby thor," She blurted out, making both herself and Hiccup laugh.

"That's a first with that kind of reaction," He noted, grabbing the sterling silver barbell and threading it into the needle for a clean push.

Astrid laughed nervously. "Yeah, I tend to say shit that don't even make sense sometimes," She replied, running her hand through her hair.

"I can see that. But, hey, think positively, it looks great," Hiccup said as he screwed the barbell on.

Helping her sit up, he grabbed a mirror and gave it to her so she could see. "Looks great. It's really not advised to get piercings or tattoos on a whim but this is amazing. Thank you so much."

"You're welcome."

Astrid left with a throbbing ear and nipple but wearing a smile on her face nonetheless because she might or might've not left her number on a random business card and left it on the counter.

She hoped they'd get in touch.

Spoiler, they did.

(A/N: Ears are mine. Didn't know where else to get the inspiration. Ignore the redness, took the photo after a sea salt soak and some minor rubbing. All earrings ( + one nose piercing) are done by me. I also just realized how different the shapes of them are wowza.

What kind of earrings/piercings do you have/want to have?)

- Toothless_NightFury1.