Chapter 20: Festivities
Hiccup's POV
The school year passed fairly quickly, and soon all of us would be leaving to either attend college, or finding a job. But the event that was the most nerve wracking of all wasn't graduation, oh no. It was Senior Prom. Even though I now have a girlfriend, I'm still nervous about asking her to Prom.
"Dude chill." Tuffnut said clapping me on the back.
"That's easy for you to say. You guys set the bar high." I say, and send an accusing glare towards the guys who were lounging under the oak tree.
"Don't worry cuz, you'll do fine." Snotlout said offhandedly.
"Says the one who had the football team spell out 'Will you go to the Prom with me Ruffnut' on the field." I retort.
"Or Fishlegs who serenaded Heather in front of the whole school, or you Tuffnut who drafted a marching band." I ask lifting my eyebrow. "Tuffnut how exactly did you convince the principal to allow a marching band in the school?"
"Well dude, I simply told him that this was my last year as a student, and he would probably never see me or my sister again." Tuffnut said. "He was more than happy to allow it."
I look at my watch. It's almost time. I see Astrid, and the girls walking through the school gates. I straighten my shirt, and grab the bouquet of pale pink lilies, Astrid's favorite flowers, and begin to walk towards them.
"Good Morning M'lady." I tell her while giving her the bouquet.
"Henry these are lovely. You remembered my favorite. What's the occasion?"She asked curiously.
I lead her to the open courtyard. "Well M'lady has to look up for that answer" I tell her while pointing towards the sky.
I see Astrid look up, and gasp because in the sky a plane was writing for all to see 'Astrid will you go to the Prom with me? Love H-'
She turns to me, her look of surprise morphs into one of happiness, as she lets out a giggle. "Of course I would love to go to the Prom with you, you hopeless romantic." Was all she said as she proceeded to passionately kiss me.
--------Time skip--------
After school I dash through the house towards my dad's study. "Dad dad dad dad dad!!!!" I yell slightly out of breath as I open the doors to see Daniel who is also in the study serving tea.
"Son, slow down. What has gotten you all hyper?" My dad asks taking a sip of his tea.
"I asked Astrid to the Prom today, and she said yes." I tell them.
"Congrats son." Dad says while Daniel cracks a smile.
"So I was wondering for Prom night if I could borrow 'THAT'?" I ask seriously.
I hear my dad chuckle, and tell me "Sure son. You only get one Prom."
"Thanks dad." I yell happily, and give him a hug.
While I'm exiting the study I could hear Daniel tell dad "Pay up sir, you lost this one."
I turn around, and walk right back in the study " NO MORE BET'S ON MY LOVE LIFE!!" I shout while glaring at both of the 'grown' men.
"Well....uh...about ...that." dad says looking nervous.
"Come on, dad spit it out" I order him.
"We-may-or-may-not-have-already-made-all-the-bets" Dad, and Daniel say in unison.
"What??? Say it slower" I tell them trying to sound calm.
"We already made all the bets we needed to make." Daniel replies.
"For the love of Thor.... You guys are worse then the twins." I tell them exasperated.
Astrid's POV
It was Wednesday morning when the girls, and I entered the school grounds. I notice my boyfriend walking towards us a bouquet in hand. 'Now what could he be planning?' I can't help but think.
"Good Morning M'lady." He tells me while handing me the bouquet. I noticed that they were pink lilies, my favorite flower.
"Henry these are lovely. You remembered my favorite. What's the occasion?"I asked now all the more curious.
He lead me to the open courtyard, and pointed towards the sky as he said "Well M'lady has to look up for that answer."
I look up, and let out a gasp because in the sky a plane was writing for everyone to see 'Astrid will you go to the Prom with me? Love H-'
I turn towards him, my surprise turning into a look of happiness, and I even let out a giggle. "Of course I would love to go to the Prom with you, you hopeless romantic." Was all I said as I proceeded to snog his brains out.
--------Time skip------
On our way home from school the girls, and I were making plans to go Prom dress shopping. When I entered my apartment I saw that mom was already home from work.
"Hi mom" I say as I enter the living room to find a vase.
"Afternoon honey, my those are lovely flowers." Mom comments as she sees the bouquet.
"Hiccup gave these to me when he asked me to the Prom." I tell her, and proceeded to fill her in on the whole event.
"I knew I liked that boy the moment I met him. You certainly snagged yourself one hell of a boyfriend." My mom tells me, and then winks. I can't help but feel a blush creep up, and quickly head to my room, while my mom can't stop laughing at my embarrassment.
"IT'S NOT FUNNY MOM" I shout down the stairs as I enter my room.
-------Time skip-----
It was Prom night, and I was nervously awaiting Hiccup's arrival. My mom was rummaging around in her room, as I took one last look in the mirror to smooth out my dress, which was a black open-back V-neck floor length dress with a side slit on the left side. The doorbell rang, and I went to answer it. On the other side stood Hiccup in a form fitting tuxedo.
"Astrid you look absolutely gorgeous. I got you something." Was what he said to me as he placed the white rose corsage on my wrist.
I invited him inside, and saw that my mom had come out of her room holding a camera.
"Mom" I say, knowing what is going on in her head.
Hiccup chuckled, and whispered to me "You had to see Daniel. He kept crying that 'young master is growing up so fast'. Dad even had a tissue box ready."
"Now you two scoot together." Mom says as Hiccup, and I pose for a few pictures.
"Don't worry Mrs. Hofferson I'll have her back on time." I hear Hiccup tell my mom.
"Oh nonsense young man. You two love birds take all the time you want." Mom says as she shoos us out of the apartment.
Hiccup guides me to a dark red, and black car where the driver had already opened the back door.
"Hiccup is that...." I ask recognizing the vintage car.
"Yes Astrid, I know how much you like classic cars." He tells me with a smile as he guides me into the back of the vintage 1960 Rolls Royce Phantom V.
When the car arrives at the Prom it pulls up to a red carpet at the school door that leads into the gymnasium.
"They really went over the top this year" I whisper to Hiccup as he helps me out of the car like a true gentleman, apparently someone told the yearbook committee, because they were all over the place snapping photos like paparazzi.
"That they did M'lady" Hiccup whispers as we walk through the gymnasium doors.
I look around the gym to see it beautifully decorated with white, and blue ribbons, the side tables have beautiful flower arrangements, and tea lights places around them.
I see Fishlegs, and Heather near the punch table, and motion to Hiccup. We go to join them, and take a seat at their table. Five minutes later Snotlout, and Cami came over.
"Have any off you guys seen Ruffnut and Tuffnut?" Snotlout asked while glancing around the room.
"They took off 10 minutes ago saying Loki was calling." Cami supplies.
We waited another 15 minutes before I spotted the twins near the back door.
"Guys, the twins are back." I say as I motion in their direction.
Tuffnut, and Ruffnut both had giddy smiles on their faces as they made their way towards us.
"Where have you guys been?" Cami asked grabbing Tuffnut, and shaking him furiously.
"Oh around." Ruffnut says as she snakes her arm around Snotlout causing him to blush.
"Now let's go boogie!!" Ruffnut says as she drags Snotlout towards the dancefloor.
I turn to look at my boyfriend, and notice he was smirking. At my raised eyebrow he said "The twins have something planned. They don't just act this giddy over nothing."
"Now M'lady, may I have this dance?" Hiccup asked with his hand outstretched towards me.
"You may." I said, and placed my hand in his. He led me towards the dance floor where we started to slow dance.
We danced throughout the night. It was almost time for the crowning of the Prom King, and Queen. As the music stopped we saw the vice-principal take the stage.
"Good evening students." She greeted us. "It's now time to crown your Prom King, and Queen." At this statement cheers rang out through the auditorium. "You have chosen, and the principal will now announce the winners."
She said this, and introduced the principal. When the spotlight refocuses on the stage there is no principal in sight. "Oh come on you big baby!!!" The vice-principal yells, and makes a 'come-here-or-suffer' hand motion.
Suddenly the principal is forcibly shoved on the stage by the faculty members who are hiding behind the curtain. As the students take in the sight of their principal racheous laughter fills the gymnasium.
"So that's why they needed it." Hiccup whispers to me as I take in the sight of our principal who is covered from head to toe in glitter.
"Needed what?" I ask back, curiosity getting the better of me.
"The twins asked me to build them a glitter bomb." He states, and smirks taking out his camera, and snapping a picture while I look over at the twins who were doing their best angel impressions.
'I hate to be their boss when we all finally get jobs.' I couldn't help but think as I snap my own picture.
The rest of the night was simply perfect. Dancing with my boyfriend, laughing with my friends, and watching the principal try to de-glitter himself. The night ended with Hiccup taking me for a romantic stroll along the beach, and a moonlight kiss.
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