HiJack X-mas
Hiccup was finally done with stringing up the last of the Christmas lights when it started to snow. It was nothing heavy, and when he looked up, he felt as if he was in a snow globe. What a peaceful feeling, Hiccup thought, smiling softly.
When he went inside, the feeling of peace turned into one of warmth. Jack was there in a hideous holiday sweater, a record of Bing Crosby’s Christmas hits playing, wrapping presents for the kids he babysits, with Toothless stretching on the carpet. Hiccup leaned on the entryway and watched his boyfriend argue with his best friend about whether hot chocolate or eggnog is the better holiday drink. He silently wished him luck, Astrid was Very Stubborn. She was sitting on the floor, pointing knitting needles threateningly at Jack, forgetting about the yarn in her lap and blue parakeet on her shoulder (Stormfly wasn’t too happy about that).
As he silently enjoyed the warm, fuzzy feeling, Hiccup started to think about when everyone will come. His parents are going to arrive tomorrow, late in the morning, while all his friends are probably going to come when they least expect it. They’ll probably bring their pets, too, so he’ll have to make sure he has all the needed supplies. Most of Jack’s foster family would come tonight, maybe early morning, seeing as a lot of them work at night. All the kids are coming tomorrow, around lunch. He hopes the pizza will arrive on time. Should he have ordered it earlier? The Christmas tree was still undecorated, cause they all decided to do it together, but maybe he should get everything started just to make sure nothing breaks- it wouldn’t be good if somebody got cut on Christmas Eve. Some of the guests don’t really celebrate Christmas, and they said it was fine, but what if-
A hand is waving in front of his face. “Heeyyy, Hics, you finished with the lights?”
Hiccup relaxes and smiles softly, thanking the gods for his wonderful boyfriend- he didn’t even notice he started spiraling. “Yeah, got inside a few minutes ago.. You almost done with wrapping the gifts?”
Jack grinned, “All completed, actually~. You’ll be happy to know that each gift is signed, sealed, and under the tree.”
A slow song started- I’ll Be Home For Christmas, one of Jack’s favorites. Speaking of, once he noticed, he immediately pulled Hiccup into an offbeat slow dance, smiling widely.
“Where did Astrid go?” he asked, once he finally noticed they were alone (aside from Toothless, who was taking a catnap on the armchair).
“Who knows? Just keep dancing, Dragon Boy”
“..whatever you say, Mr Frost”
Jack laughed in response, Hiccup’s dry tone having little effect. They danced till they were dizzy, falling to the floor in laughter. Astrid was unimpressed when she checked on them, just telling the boys to help her with the baking before she burned their house down (a very real threat). Three bad cooks were better than one, though. Who knows, maybe they’ll make something slightly edible.
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sooo, I hope you enjoyed! Jack, Hiccup, and Astrid talk about the plans later, as they’re baking without burning the house down, don’t worry- this was very self indulgent, considering this has been on my mind for a while.. Feel free to add anything! I hope you have a wonderful night/day ^w^
