Astrid's POV We all are in the living room right now. I am lying on the couch. Jack is bare feet and sitting on the ground with his legs crossed. Elsa is as always sitting by my side on the sofa, and my legs are in her lap. Why do we do that? I have no idea. I look at Jack, and I notice he's staring at Elsa. He's got that look on his face. Oh, Thor, he has a crush. I smirk and ask, " So Jack, any special someone?" He chokes on his beer, poor him. He glares at me. "Nope. Never. I didn't find the one yet. I have never been in a relationship. Like ever! I never even got a kiss on the cheek. I am saving every bit of me for that special someone. I could date anytime, but I just don't know; I'm not that typpa guy, ya know. Who sleeps around and gets into meaningless relationships" My jaw dropped. What kind of a guy is this? What a gentleman? Now I know why he's best friends with Hiccup. They both have so much in common. I look to my left and see Elsa shocked as well. Of course, she is. It's not every day you find guys similar to hiccup and Jack. I clear my throat, get a hold of myself and turn back to Jack. I nod. "It's the same for Elsa and me too. Hiccup is my first boyfriend. I never wanted to get in a relationship, and I'm his first girlfriend too. As for Elsa...she hasn't found anyone. You can say the four of us are the same, and boy glad am I!" They both smile at me There is only one this on my mind right now "THEY ARE PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER! JELSA!" Elsa's POV Jack, Astrid, and I are sitting in our living, drinking sodas and eating popcorn. We are watching die hard. Christmas's coming soon, so why not get in the spirit? "You know..." Jack says, and I turn and look at him. I cut him off. "Hmm? Sorry, I wasn't listening; the movie is just too good." He nods and continues, "I'm confused. Is die hard even a Christmas movie? I don't think so. I mean, it's an action movie. It isn't even that good" Astrid, within a sec, turns around and yells, "EXCUSE ME! Die-hard is an amazing movie. He has to save his wife! I mean and others, but focus on the romantic part. His wife! And it's about Christmas." I nod and point at Astrid. "You know Astrid is right. This movie is epic." Jack gulps and raises his hands above his head. "Alright, you guys win. Also, where are your parents? It's 9 pm. Do they know I'm here?" I look down and try not to cry. It's just that I miss them. They are never around. I look up. "They are busy, and the company doesn't run on its own, you know. I don't think they know about you because I sent a voicemail, and they get like a billion daily. But don't bother once they are back; I'll let them know" Astrid gives me a warm smile, and Jack nods at me. From the corner of my eye, I see him staring at me. Why is this guy staring soo much? I'm feeling uncomfortable. He realized that I saw him, so he quickly turned back to the OLED and watched the movie. I hear a sniffle, and I see Astrid looking at the roof, so her tears don't drop. I sigh and ask her holding her hand, "What's wrong? Jack can't hear us, and The volume is too loud. Tell me now". She finally lets out her tears and glances at me. "It's just that I miss Hiccup. We love each other a lot, but this long-distance thing will not work for us. He should move here! He has to study business too, so why not study here? Stoick can get him in easily; also, this is the best university. I'm not moving to Fahio!" My heart beats so rapidly that my chest aches now. She can't leave me! Even though she tells him she wouldn't, she loves him. It's selfish of me to beg her to stay here. She's probably staying here because of me but wait, that's absurd. Suddenly I get a punch on my shoulder, bringing me out of my thoughts. She raises an eyebrow "Muttonhead, if you're thinking I'm leaving...I'm not! So don't worry, together forever...remember? And a guy won't come between us. Sisters before misters" I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding. I look at her "Thanks, Astrid. Thanks for everything. You know you're family to me, right?" She smiles. "Same goes for you too" I make a mental note to speak to hiccup tomorrow. He should make a decision now because two years is a long time. I'm shocked they've come soo far. Either come here or leave her. The more she waits for him, the more she'll hurt, and I don't want that. Our movie is about to end. I am drinking coke and eating popcorns now. Finally, some time to just enjoy the mo...Icyl comes up to me. Ugh, what now! I give her my attention. "Yes, Icyl, what do you need?" She informs, "There is someone at the door, and the person wants to meet you" I get up, literally throw Astrid's legs out of my lap and go out. I hear her yell, "Hey, what was that about? Did you see that, Jack?!" He replies, "Yes, I did" I walk to the door. Open it and look down, mumbling, "Ok, it better be good. What do you want?!" I look up, and my jaw drops "Hiccup…" Talk of the Devil. Jack's POV "Yes, I did!" I say to Astrid. She huffs and lays down again. Ok, I don't even like the movie. I'm going to go and see Elsa. Where did she go? I was about to let Astrid know that I was leaving to look for Elsa, but she was so much concentrated that I knew she wouldn't even listen. I roll my eyes and exit. Before I open the front door and walk where Elsa is, from the window, I see a Ferrari there, and it has 'HHH' written on its tires. Wait, that's Hiccup's car! What is he doing here? I open the door and see Elsa dumbfounded. She whispers, "Hiccup," ok, well, I'm on time. They didn't even start talking. Both of them didn't notice my presence which I was so hurt for. Before I can let them know I'm here, Elsa beats me to it. Elsa asks, "Hiccup, what are you doing here? You were in Fahio!" She glares at him. Hiccup whisper yells at her, "Shush, Elsa! It's a surprise for Astrid! Now please play along! Go in and do whatever you were doing. I'll sneak up on her and surprise her. See I got flowers, chocolates, and a diamond necklace. Not that she needs one. I mean, she can get hundreds of these herself, but I ju..." and now he's going to start stuttering and say nonsense. I cut him off. "Hey, dude! What are you doing here? Kinda hurt that you didn't notice my car right there and me standing behind Elsa over here." His jaw dropped. "Yo, bro! I didn't see your car and also not you. I thought you were arriving next month! Ok, ok, we'll talk later. Stick to the plan! Jack, you stay here and help me with the presents I got for everyone but you." I roll my eyes. "Ok, let's go" I take a few presents and call the house helpers to bring the rest. We all go in. Astrid is still watching the movie. She didn't see us coming in. Elsa sat by her and me on the ground precisely as we were before. When the movie ends, Astrid is in tears. She cries, "Did you see that? He saved everyone, and now he's with his wife and won't have to celebrate Christmas alone like me! Why can't he be here?! On Thor, I swear if I see Hiccup. I'll kill him!" Ok, this isn't going according to plan. At the same time, Elsa tries to calm down Astrid. I look at hiccup, and that miserable guy is trembling with fear and gulps. He touches Astrid's shoulder. She turned around and when she saw Hiccup. She stands there with her jaw dropped. Elsa and I look at each other and smile that finally, they are together now. I was happy for my best friend, and she was for hers. Hiccup rubs the back of his neck and gives Astrid his signature smirky smile. "Hey Milady," and he opens his arms, expecting a hug. Like any girl, I thought she would cry, run into his arms, hug and kiss him. Anything but what's about to happen. He got slapped and punched. The sounds of these things echoed in the mansion, another one of him hitting the floor. Oh boy, she isn't like the other girls. Remind me to never get in her bad books. Elsa and I burst out laughing. Astrid's POV "Hey, Milady" Is hiccup here? He's standing in front of me. Right now. I want to hug him, kiss him, punch him...Wait what? Yes, that's precisely what I'm going to do. This muttonhead didn't show up for my birthday months ago. He opens his arms, anticipating a hug. Does he genuinely think he's going to get one? I know exactly what I should do...I slap him and then punch him. Oh boy, that feels soo good! And...now he's on the floor. I don't turn around, but I hear Jack and Elsa laughing. Ok, this is quite funny. I snort and help hiccup get up. He looks at me and nervously laughs. "Ok, I deserved that; I'm sorry, Milady. I know I'm not the perfect boyfriend, but I've decided something. I am applying to dad's university. I want to be with you, and I'll stay here with you. Well, not at Elsa's but your mansion or mine. Wherever you are, that's where I want to be. I love you, Milady, and I can't imagine my life without you." I run in his arms and hug him. The hardest but just not hard enough to break his arms. I look up at him and get lost in his beautiful green eyes. Ok, now I feel a little guilty about beating him up, but I am not going to apologize! He deserved it! I kiss him passionately, and then we go to my room. Yes, I do have a room here since I am always here. Elsa has a room in my mansion too. Before hiccup and I head upstairs. I hug and say goodbye to Elsa and jack. Elsa's POV After Astrid and Hiccup head up. I am soo happy for my best friend. So hiccup is staying here? Thank God! But I will have to ask them about it later and make sure I heard it right. I look at jack and can tell that he's happy for Hiccup too. I like him. Oh no, where did that come from? I never felt anything about Jack before, like, in fact, any guy. Ok, let's get this emotion out of me. I peep to my left and see him gazing at me. Why is he looking at me like that? Does he like me too? No, that can't be. No one can love me. I talk to myself, "Elsa remember what Hans said! You are nothing but a cold-hearted bitch" No one will love me. Never! Before I know it, I am crying. Jack comes in front of me. He puts his fingers under my chin and makes my look up. Now he lets go and puts his hands on my cheeks. He wipes my tears. "What happened, snowflake? Did I do something wrong? I promise I didn't know about Hiccup. Please tell me. I hate seeing you cry!" My breath hitched. The way he calls me snowflake does something to me. I was about to reply when I heard the doorbell ring. My parents are here, but they are always late? That reminds me the four of us didn't eat dinner yet. Now suddenly I am feeling hungry. I see them walk towards me. "Hey, Elsa! Honey, why are you awake? Is it 10 pm? You have school tomorrow. Are you sick?" My dad asks, looking very worried. I go and hug both of them. "Hi, mom and dad. No, don't worry, I'm fine. Astrid and Hiccup are here. We watched Die Hard, ate snacks, and had lots of fun. Also, Jack is here too! He just went to the washroom, so he'll be back anytime" My dad stands there shocked until my mom gives him a nudge. He shakes his head a bit and looks at me. "North's Jack? Also, Hiccup's here, Stoick must be thrilled. Is Stoick here too? Where are they? I want to meet them? It's been so long since I met Jack and Hiccup." My mom engulfs me in another hug. "I am happy you had fun, honey. Let's go. I'm hungry, and from what I heard, I think you guys haven't eaten dinner too. Call all of them we'll have dinner. Did Anna eat dinner?" My mom asks worriedly. Anna has been a bit sick lately. I look at her and give a reassuring smile. "She is fine mom and I made her finish all her greens too. I'll go and tell Icyl to set the table" Before I can move, Jack comes in and doesn't realize my parents are here. H smiles at me. "Hey, I'm back. Are your parents here? And please tell me they aren't mad that I'm staying here" I grab his shoulders and spin him around. He gave me a questioning look, and then his face turned pale. He steps forward and extends his hand expecting a handshake. The unexpected happens, and my parents engulf him in a hug. Why are they d...? Oh, wait, yeah, I remember he's North's son. They'll show love to anyone but me. My mom asks, "Hi Jack, how are you? We had missed you so much. Now that you're here, I hope you do stay here for as long as you are here." Dad puts a hand on his shoulder and points at mom. "What she said," then continues, "Now come and let's eat dinner also call Astrid and Hiccup too. See you there". We both nod. My parents go to their room to change into a comfortable outfit. Jack and I head upstairs to bring Astrid and Hiccup. Ok, please let them be in a decent position as I do not want to catch them in a makeout session. Jack and I take a deep breath and open the door. We both aww at sight. They both are on the bed, entangled in a hug. I go up to Astrid, and Jack goes up to Hiccup. We both shake them, but they won't get up, so we slap their foreheads and the sound of the hands hitting the forehead echoes in the room. They both jolt up. Astrid screams, "I'm sorry, uncle Finn!" Hiccup yells, "Dad, I need more money!" Jack and I are having the time of our life. This time we slap our foreheads and burst out laughing. We all go downstairs and enter the dining room, and Mom and dad are already seated. As we enter, my dad announces, "Take a seat, kids. Dinner's served" We all sit down and start chatting. Dad asks us about our university, and we all say we are applying to The Haddock University to study business. It gets very uncomfortable when my dad brings up the topic of us taking over the company. The silence in the room is killing me. My mom looks up from her plate and asks Astrid, Hiccup, and Jack about their family and tells hiccup to call them Aunt Iduna and Uncle Agnarr. Astrid already calls them uncle and aunt; she just thinks it's respectful. Calling just by name sounds disrespectful, and to be honest, it makes sense to me. Jack goes first, "Well, Aunt Iduna, mom and dad are very happy. Emma, kangr... I mean, Bunny and Sandy are in school; I just got them transferred here. Fixing the house may take a week, or so so my parents will come after it's fixed and until then I will be staying here. Which I am really grateful for. So thank you once again." My mom nods, and Dad says, "We'll stay as long as you want. You're very welcome. Also, I am extremely excited to hear that North and Katherine are arriving and your siblings, of course. What about you, Hiccup?" Hiccup gets nervous and sees that Astrid holds his hand. He finally gets the confidence "Well, Uncle Agnarr. My mom and dad are fine. Mom and dad already live here, but I was in Fahio with Jack. I decided that I had to come back home. For my family, you guys, and mostly my beautiful girlfriend here". He points at Astrid and kisses her on the cheek. All of us aww at the couple, and both of them turn red as a beat. My mom smiles at hiccup. "Well, Hiccup, we are glad to have you back. All your guys' parents are our very close friends. I hope you stay here with us in Burgess and don't leave this time." Mom takes a deep breath and continues, "I don't say this much...Astrid is like a daughter to me. Just like Elsa and Anna. Her mother, Helga, was as close to me as Elsa is to Astrid. I have missed her soo much that you can't even imagine. Seeing Astrid reminds me of Helga every second" She takes a break and looks at Astrid with tears in her eyes. Astrid smiles back with watery ears. Then Mom continues, "Your smile is just like Helga, your round face, platinum blonde hair and especially your ocean eyes. Everything reminds me of her. Astrid, you don't even know how much you resemble Helga in soo many ways. You are as strong and fierce as her. She used to punch me and hit me whenever I'd say something stupid like you do to Elsa" everyone chuckles, "When we were kids, we promised that our kids would be best friends, and I'm glad you're...Only if she was here to see this" Mom stands up and walks up to Astrid. Both are sobbing like a child now. Mom sits by Astrid and cups her face. Mom says, "I love you, Astrid. I am so glad that I have a mini Helga. Seeing you every day reminds me of her. Just don't ever leave. I love my family, and you are my family too, but there's something special in you, Astrid. Something exceptional. A spark that only exists in a few people. With the purest heart and kindest soul and I have seen two of those in my life. Your mother and you" Astrid hugs Mom within a sec and sobs vulnerably. She starts whimpering, "I miss mom so much. Aunty Iduna. I miss her so much!" Mom whispers back, "I'm just like your mother, Astrid. Don't ever forget that. I'm always here for you" While Astrid and mom cry. We all are sad now, and I am sobbing too because I was very close to Aunty Helga. My mom looks up and holds out her hand, calling me. I get up and walk up to her; then, she pulls me in a hug with Astrid. I've missed these hugs. Mom moves back to look at our faces. "You both are very precious. Elsa, you are the perfect daughter. You have the heart of an angel." My mom smiles and explains, "As Helga used to say, "A flower cannot blossom without sunshine." I always found it stupid, but now I understand it...I was the flower, and she was my sunshine. I have never blossomed the same again. I never have after she passed away, and now I see that in you both." Mom puts a hand on my cheek. "Elsa, you are the flower." She puts the other hand on Astrid's cheek and whispers, "And you, my dear are the sunshine." Mom looks Astrid and me in the eye with nothing but love. "Elsa, you can't survive without your sunshine and Astrid; you don't have a purpose if there isn't Elsa. You can't live without each other; you both have the most kind, gentle and beautiful souls. Your heart is so pure, just full of love. It's my greatest wish that you always stay together. Believe me, and if you only have each other, you'll pass through every hurdle within a blink of an eye." Mom shuts her eyes and stops her tears from falling. Her voice breaks while she whimpers, "The bond Helga and I shared is very rare, and now it's in you. Don't ever leave each other because you don't know what power it holds. If you lose each other, you won't be the same again, just like me. The one you see right now isn't Iduna. Only Helga knew me, the real me. This me right now, even I don't know myself. Who am I?" Mom shakes her head and says lastly, "Just remember that, and I love you both soo much!" Then she kisses our foreheads, and we stay in the hug for about a minute. We all get up and sit back in our chairs. After we get a hold of ourselves, mom looks at Jack and Hiccup with a stern look. She glares at them, and It's like knives came out. She almost screams, "Hiccup never ever hurt Astrid And Jack; I can sense a few things...Let me tell you this. Never hurt Elsa! I know you both will never hurt my girls but remember if you ever do hurt them. I will kill you painfully and slowly. Get that?" She threatens then. Jack and Hiccup gulp. They look like this just saw a murder happen and will pass out any second. All of us laugh at their faces. Mom winks at Astrid and me. They both nod, and then Hiccup talks, "I assure you. If they ever get hurt, remember that we have died because until we're alive, no one alive on this earth can hurt Astrid and Elsa. So us hurting them isn't even an option. Also, I'm sure you know your daughters. If we do ever hurt them, which we won't, they will kill us way before you do. They are the scariest girls I've known. Well, other than you, aunt Helga and mom. I can see you guys in them, so you have nothing to worry about" Mom smiles and nods at them but still glares, letting them know that she still will keep a check on them. Mom asks Astrid, "So Astrid, how's Finn?" Astrid finishes the food in her mouth. She looks up at mom. "Uncle Finn is fine. He is thrilled and loves me very much. He sent greetings to you guys" My parents nod at me and then eat their food. After we are done eating. Jack and Hiccup head upstairs, and our parents walk to the living room. Astrid and I sneak into the kitchen to help Greda like we always do. ~~Flashback - 35 years ago~~ Greda's POV I was working, and Helga and Iduna entered the kitchen. Helga comes up behind me and hugs me. "Hello, Greda! Here let me help you and go and sit there, please." I glare at them. "No! Kids, it's your bedtime. Go and sleep. You have a test tomorrow, I'm fine. In fact, if you won't bother me, I'll be done in an hour. Quite early today" I see Helga and Iduna nod at each other. Oh no, they'll do the exact thing again. They grab my hands and forcefully make me sit on the chair. I sigh. "Oh, dear. Why do I even try? It's been a routine at this point" Iduna gives me a gummy smile, then looks at me. "Yes, it has! Just let us work, please" I smile and quietly keep watching them. They throw water at each other while washing the dishes. Oh, The beautiful bond they share. Then after a good 10 minutes, I break the silence. "You guys make me feel so special, loves. It's like I'm a part of your family". Iduna and Helga stop and look at me. Iduna speaks, "Greda, please stop! You know you are our family, Greda." She takes a break then looks at Helga. "Right Helga?" Helga nods. "Yes! Iduna is right! You are our family. You've been like our mothers our whole life" I keep smiling Then Iduna continues, "Also, we love helping!" I shake my head and chuckle. Helga looks at Iduna and then me. "Exactly! Also, now it's our habit. So ma'am, please sit down and let us work!" Iduna asks me, "Do you want us to make your coffee, tea, milkshake, smoothie or anything?" I reply, "No, I don't love. Thanks for asking!" Before I knew they had already started making a strawberry smoothie. Thankfully it was Iduna as much as I love them both. Helga's cooking isn't good. It's terrible. Helga gives it to me. "Don't worry, and I didn't make it...Iduna did. You'll love it" She then cutely rolls her eyes. I faked gasped and took the drink from her, which was quite delicious. "I love your cooking, dear. It's the most delicious. I have never eaten anything like that before." I hear Iduna laughing. "Please, Greda! Helga, your cooking is horrible!" I chuckle. Helga punches Iduna. "How dare you! You muttonhead!" And the playful water fight starts. I laugh and watch them with nothing but love. I can't imagine what their daughters will be like. I hope they have their beautiful soul. ~~Flashback ends~~ Astrid and I go in and see Greda cleaning the kitchen. Even though other house helpers are available, we always feel like we should help her. We push Greda and forcefully make her sit on the chairs. In comparison, Astrid and I clean the kitchen. Greda keeps looking at us in a motherly way and smiles. She looks like she's deep in thoughts and is recalling something. Then she breaks the silence. "I've worked here for 60 years now. It looks like Helga and Iduna are working right now. Your mothers were just like you at your age. They always used to push me out and do the work for me. It used to feel like I was a part of their family. They always told me I was" Astrid and I stopped and glared at Greda. I speak, "You are our family, Greda." Astrid points at me, "Yes! Mom and Aunty Iduna were right! You are our family. You're just like our mothers. You've been like one our whole life." I clap my hands like a child. "Also, we love helping!" Astrid looks at me and then Greda. "Exactly! Also, now it's our habit. So ma'am, please sit down and let us work!" I ask Greda, "Do you want us to make you coffee, tea, milkshake, smoothie or anything?" Greda shakes her head with tears in her eyes. "No, please. You're already working. Thanks for asking!" Why is she sad? I turn to Astrid, and she shrugs. We both don't know. I didn't even listen and just started making a strawberry smoothie. I made it and passed it to Astrid Astrid gives it to Greda. Greda gulps and, seeing that Astrid says, "Don't worry, I didn't make it...Elsa did. I'm not that of a bad cook, you know," then rolls her eyes Greda gasps and takes the drink from her. "I love your cooking, dear" She takes a sip and gives a thumbs up. She kept saying Astrid's cooking was fantastic. I started laughing. "Please, Greda! Astrid, your cooking is horrible!" Well, that was a horrifying confession. Astrid punches me and then yells, "How dare you! You muttonhead!" I gasp and then throw water at her. She throws water back at me. I announce, "Oh, it's so on!" Greda looks like she's thinking something again. She shakes her head. "Dear God! You're just like your mothers! You even talk the same! Oh dear, do I miss Helga" she brushes her tears away while laughing. That was quite weird because Greda is never emotional. After we finish cleaning, Astrid and I hug Greda. Then we bend down to her level so she can kiss our foreheads. Astrid and I were about to head up when my parents called me. I tell Astrid to go to my room, so she nods and heads upstairs. We always sleep together in my room as my bed is enormous. We usually watch shows/movies, gossip a bit, and then sleep cuddling. I go to the living room, and they are sitting on the sofa. I go up to them. They turn around and are in tears. Oh my god, what happened. Are they ok? I was about to take a seat on the other sofa. But before I can sit. My parents pull me in between them. Ok, what is happening? Are they dying? Am I dying? I love my parents even though I say that I don't sometimes, but they still are my parents. I am about to ask what happened, but dad cuts me off. My dad looks at me with nothing but guilt. "We are so sorry, Elsa. For everything we've done. We always were busy running our business and ignored you. Yesterday I met Stoick and Valka to talk about your admission, which they already had accepted. So congrats you are in! But Valka also talked some sense into us. We never realized how much we've missed in your life. We may never say this, but we love you. Seeing Anna sick and realizing you are off to university, we may never see you again. So thanks to Hiccup's mother, we will try to do better now. Cut down some work, and we'll be more with you. I promise" Then mom comes forward and puts her hands on my cheek. "Elsa, I am sorry. Sometimes I do have time, but I just never come to you. It's just that you are always with Astrid, and seeing you both reminds me of Helga a lot. It caused me pain...A lot of pain. I get more depressed whenever I see you and Astrid. I know this sounds selfish and stupid, but you may understand this. Helga was the only person in my life with who I could share anything. Some things that I wouldn't even with Agnarr and you. I just want to say that I'm deeply sorry Elsa also to Astrid because I couldn't be with her. I hope you both forgive me. I love you so much" she places a kiss on my forehead. "I don't know what to say. I understand, mom. I don't know what I'd do without Astrid too. I love you, mom and dad, and don't ever apologize!" while I say this, I'm in tears myself. I hug them. After staying like that for some time, we say goodnight and go to our rooms. This is the best day of my life! I go to my room and see Astrid watching Friends. Oh boy, we won't sleep today. We laugh all night and sleep at 5 am. Yup, that late! Well, it is the weekend tomorrow! ~~The Next Day~~ Astrid hits me with a pillow and yells, "Elsa get up for Thor's sake!" I was so tired. We didn't sleep last night. We watched like two seasons of friends. I yell back, "Astrid go away! Let me sleep!!" Then she leaves the room I thank the god she left. Now I can sleep—finally some silence. I was about to close my eyes. When there was a bucket of cold water poured onto me. I jolt up and yell, "What was that for?! I thought you left!" I look at her, and she looks so proud of her actions She turns serious. "You weren't waking up! Also, when did I leave? I went to the washroom to get water. Now get up! We have a party at uncle Stoick's, remember?" "Alright, I'm up. Happy now? Sometimes you are worse than Anna! " I get up. "I got you an outfit already. This outfit will look good on you" She points to the dress she's holding. Ok, that's backless! I look at it and raise my eyebrow "Backless? Alright, give me a few minutes, and I'll be back. We can do our makeup hair and then wear our dresses. Which reminds me l have to choose one for you too." I go to the washroom, brush my teeth and take a quick shower. After that, I dry myself with the towel, put a hoodie and sweatpants on, and go to my room. Astrid was playing Fortnite on PS5. Did I take that long? She looks at me and groans, "Finally! It took you almost 2 hours! I already took a shower and put on comfy clothes while sleeping. Now pick me an outfit, and I'll be in the makeup room" I nod at her. I leave my room and enter hers. We have a door between the room's wall we share. We got it made especially for us, so it feels like an apartment here. I open her closet and pick a black backless dress. Girl if I'm wearing one, so are you. Oh my god, I hope hiccup's ready for this. She is going to look hot. I take it and go to the makeup room. I put her dress near mine. She looks at the dress and winks at me. "Those boys are going down" While we are doing our makeup, we chat a bit "So Elsa...do you find Jack cute?" She looks at me through the mirror with a teasing smile on her face. "Are you kidding me, Astrid? I mean, yes, he's cute. But I don't like him," I say, blushing "I never asked if you liked him, but I am glad you brought that up. Also, you did agree he's cute, so that's something" Oh no, I just did not say that. She just asked if I find him cute. Why did I have to open my big mouth? Ok, there's no way out now. "Alright, I like him but don't tell hiccup. I know he's your boyfriend and all, but he's also Jack's best friend. He'll tell him. Like you would to me," I look down now as red as a beat. While she's putting her mascara on, she looks at me. "Ok, I won't, but believe me when I say this. I know you and Jack have never dated anyone. You guys are perfect for each other. I've shipped you since he came here and even got you guys a name. Jelsa!" I groan hearing this. "Ugh, Astrid. We'll see but for now, let's finish our makeup and do our hair. We'll be late for the party, and uncle stoick hates when we do that. I don't want another lecture of punctuality from him" Her face turns pale. I want to laugh so bad, but I'll ruin my makeup, so I control it. She picks up speed, and for real, within 35 minutes, we're ready. Usually, we take 2 hours, but oh well. We both wear our dresses and are prepared to go now. Astrid looks at me and whistles, "I know my guy is going down, but yours will too" She winks at me as we're about to leave; we look in the mirror and check ourselves last time. And suddenly, out of nowhere, I remember what Hans said "You're a cold-hearted bitch. Nobody will love you!" I get tears in my eyes all of a sudden. Astrid looks at me with a concerned expression and asks, "What happened? Did I say something wrong?" I answer real fast, "No. No. You could never. It's just...Hans," I whisper Hans at the end. She knew what this was about. She puts her hand on my shoulder. "Elsa, you you thinking about Hans right now? You are perfect. He said that because he knew he could never get you. You are gorgeous, smart, loving, and whatnot. He's the cold-hearted asshole. Remember when he said nobody would love us? Well, look at us. We got two hot guys waiting for us, and that's why we need to leave now! For Thor's sake, get that Hans out of your head. He's nothing! Let's go!" What would I do without her? I smile at her, and we leave. This will probably be the best chapter. I love their friendship.