At the end of school day the hall was once again basically empty. Branch reaches the open doors but, then turns his head to see Poppy stops walking through hall when her eyes locks with his. The grey troll smilies at her softly and subtly then gives her a small wave Good Bye.

The pink troll can feel her heart warm up at action and does same back to him. They have a soft and kindly sweet look in their eyes. Then Branch walks away through the doors as Poppy watches him still keeping the look in her eyes and the smile. That one little moment made Poppy's day brighter. Nothing could beat those simple actions in that moment.

The next few days Astrid is in her Uncle's, Fynn Hofferson, car  as he drives. She is sitting in the front with a book in her hands. Astrid is just wearing a black jean skirt, blue shirt,brown boots and a brown headband. She already done all her homework but, now is still studying to make sure she keeps her A average. Fynn has noticed how his niece has been keeping her nose in a Viking History book.

" You know that you don't always have to study,right? You got good marks so why not take a break?", Fynn says caringly.

The teenage girl puts down her book on her lap. She turns her head to her uncle. There is an serious look on her face. Fynn has his eyes focused on the road as he drives through the not busy and slow traffic. He listens to Astrid as she begins to talk. Her parents weren't like her good uncle.

" Uncle Fynn, you know how my parents are. And if I want to get in a good collage like they did then I have to keep my straight  A's like they said. The only reason I signed up for Art Class is so I will look well rounded for my future collage. ", Astrid says honestly.

" Astrid. Your the leader of your school's Dragon racing team,a very good student, have talent and can do anything when you put your mind to it. Shouldn't that be enough? ", Fynn says seriously.

" Tell that to my mom and dad then. I have to stay the best in all my classes and I refuse to ruin the family name. ", Astrid says stubbornly.

The girl then picks up her history book and goes back to studying. Fynn turns his head to Astrid unsure what to say to her. He doesn't think her keeping her nose in a school book 24/7 cause of her parent pressuring her to be the best is good for her. Sure she very athletic too but, he is afraid that one day trying to be best all the time will take a big toll on her.

Why did his brother have to push her so much? Does Astrid actually want to be the best in everything? Fynn didn't know... The uncle decides to go back to focusing on his driving then he notices the check enigine light is on.

Soon Fynn sees Viking Garage and drives into it. He has been coming here for a long time and knows the owner,Gobber. The whole place is well small when compared to big Garage companies but, it isn't the most bad looking. There are few cars to be worked on and lots of parts and tools around. Working on a random car are two of Gobber's employees,Hiccup and Branch.

They get mini wage but, Branch is usually saving most of it and Hiccup has a loaded bank account which he doesn't always use. Branch and Hiccup are working on an white bukkie. They are wearing navy overalls. The grey troll has an mark on the side of his face and Hiccup was faint mark on his hands but, neither of them are from working.

Fynn gets out of the car then walks off to Gobber's office. Finally for the first time in long while Astrid lifts her head and notices where she is. The blonde doesn't see Hiccup  or Branch til she gets out of her Uncle Fynn's car leaving her book behind. Astrid is a little surprised to see Hiccup since he kind of known to be a weak dork who can't do anything but,school work right.

" Hiccup?", Astrid says as she walks closer.

Normally Astrid wouldn't walk up to Hiccup by choice since their not friends and she doesn't know him well enough really. Hiccup is taken completely off guard by her voice and drops his the torch. Branch who standing on the enigine with a smallest screwdriver ,which is still taller than him, gives Hiccup a look. It was said " What are you doing?" all over it. Then Hiccup turns around little embarrassed to see Astrid.

" Oh hey Astrid. ", Hiccup says nervously.

" So you work here now? ", Astrid asks blankly.

"Actually he has been for a year. Same goes for me. ", Branch answers for Hiccup.

Hiccup brings an hand to the back of his head and scratches it uncomfortably. He didn't expect to see his crush here. He never saw her drive a car since she is Dragon rider like him. You don't need an license to fly a dragon. Branch goes back to working on an part of the engine as Hiccup continues to try to talk normally.

" So what brings you here?", Hiccup asks trying to make conversation.

" My uncle came here for whatever reason he had. I guess Maybe engine problem or something. ", Astrid says uninterested.

Then Astrid notices some marks on Hiccup's hands. Since she didn't know a lot about Hiccup's life she assumes he must had gotten them from working on the truck but, she wasn't completely sure about it. She is just about to asks Hiccup about the marks when suddenly Gobber's voice moves fast across the room. It didn't scare her since she is use to having Gobber as her Dragon Riders team coach. It is his second job.

"HICCUP! BRANCH! STOP WORKING ON THAT TRUCK AND COME OVER HERE!", Gobber yells.

Branch almost drops the tool in his little grey hands at the sudden yell from his boss. Then Branch shakes his head after turning his head to the direction of the voice. Hiccup removes his hand from the back of his head. Astrid still seems to be unbothered or interested by Gobber in general.

" Oh... hm... me and Branch should get going. ", Hiccup says uncomfortably.

Branch uses his hair to quickly get onto his friend's shoulder. He had left the tool on top of the engine. Astrid watches quietly with her arms folded as Hiccup walked away into Gobber's office. She starts wondering more about Hiccup in that moment but, then shakes it off when he is out of her sight.

AN: Are you enjoying the story so far?🙂I hope so.