YOUR POV

As I slowly woke up from the amazing power nap that I needed. I felt some warmth around me.

'This feels really nice' I thought, then I realized '...but wait...warmth? And is that... breathing I feel?! It is definitely not from me!'

I shot my eyes open and looked up with my eyes and I saw Snotlout. It felt like he had one of his arms on my waist. I noticed my arm was laid on top of his chest. It looked like as if we were cuddling. It also looked like I got really close to his chest as well. The thing is, I don't remember laying down and facing Snotlout.

I started to blush really hard as my brain started to catch up and realize what kind of predicament I am in. 

I have never gotten this close with Snotlout before. We have hugged before, but not like...cuddled!

'Oh no...what is he going to think?! He probably think I'm some sort of perv or I'm like a super weirdo! But this is Snotlout we are talking about...AGH. I don't know this is just confusing....'

As I was panicking in my thoughts I felt him waking up, he was stirring a bit.

I tried to slowly move away from him...well...more like roll away from him, but I didn't realize I was really close to the edge of the bed.

Then suddenly, with a loud THUD, I ended up on the hard wooden floor on my back.

I felt all the air just escape from my lungs and then I saw a tired faced Viking looking over me on the bed with one of his eyebrows up.

"Well, hello down there." He said as he did a small wave and had that stupid smirk on his face...which I just...I don't know...like? No...more like...loved.

"Shut up Snotlout," I said with half-closed eyelids with no amusement in my tone. I couldn't help but smile a little bit though. I got up and walked towards the door and took a look outside. The sun was still up so it doesn't look like dinner was going to be happening soon.

I walked over back to the bed and sat down "Well, the suns still high." I said to Snotlout

Then, my stomach growled loudly in such a weird disgusting way. I held my stomach with wide-opened eyes and turned around to look at Snotlout who was behind me, he was still on my bed, he looked at me and blinked a couple of times, then suddenly, he burst out laughing.

"H-hey! I'm hungry, okay?! I haven't ate today..." I blushed with embarrassment. I haven't ate in about three days, but he doesn't need to know that.

Snotlout got off my bed "Well we could go around the village and see if we could get some food."

I thought for a bit. I liked the idea of walking around the village, especially with Snotlout. It's something that we don't do very often.

"Sure, I would like that! But first..." I looked down at my clothes "I need to change...so could you...?"

It seemed like he got the hint. He nodded and went outside to wait.

I changed into some just basic clothes. A dark, long, red short-sleeved tunic, some brown pants, a nice thick belt made from (y/d/n) scales to put around my waist, and my trusty boots I had since my late teens. I haven't grown that much, so most of my clothes I am still able to fit even after all these years. I put my hair in a high ponytail since it has been getting really hot lately. 

I grabbed my old satchel and went out side. I looked to my right and saw Snotlout leaning his back against my house waiting patiently.

"I hope I didn't take too long?" I asked tilting my head to the side.

He stood up straight and shook his head, "Nope, you were pretty quick." he said with a grin.

I smiled and nodded, "Alright, let's get going!"

We then started walking side by side, heading towards the village market.

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We just got some simple things like bread and cheese. I didn't want to get too full. Dinner at the Great Hall has all the great foods! So, I had to leave room for that.

I suggested if we could go walk into the forest. Ever since we came to New Berk I was so busy building my new home, fighting Grimmel, and then suddenly sulking over the departure of my dragon, I never had the time to appreciate the beauty of New Berk.

It was stunning when we first arrived. High up higher than anything I have ever seen, it's so beautiful and way bigger than the Isle of Berk. Since it was so up high, it was up above and in the clouds. The only way to get up here was on the dragons. Of course, we then had to create a pully system to get up and down the extreme steep cliffs.

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We started to walk through the forest. It was dense and there were lots of pretty flowers and tall grass. It felt nice and relaxing. It's been a while since I felt like this.

Snotlout and I had some small talk when we were walking towards the woods, but we eventually stopped and just enjoyed the sounds of the birds chirping with the running water in the distance while all the bugs talked and the trees rustled along the breeze.

I looked over at Snotlout. I loved seeing him like this, softly smiling and enjoying the scenery. After debating with myself for a while, I decided to break the silence.

I cleared my throat "This is really beautiful, don't you think?" I looked at him grinning.

I never really had this much alone time with Snotlout. Even if we consider each other best friends. We did spend alone together from time to time, but we were always around other people. Mostly the gang.

I really liked Snotlout, for a very long time, for about six years to be exact. It was a crush at first, Astrid said it was puppy love,but clearly, I was in actually in love. It also took a while for me to come to terms with my actual feelings for him. I constantly appreciated him from afar. I always tried to be by his side when he needed someone the most.

I love his personality, even his annoying arrogant and egotistical ways, but his flirtatious behavior confused me, but it annoyed me the most. It was difficult to tell if he was serious or if that was just his personality. He did flirt quite a bit, because of that, I was always too scared to tell him I liked him, I was afraid he didn't like me back, I was afraid it would ruin our friendship and make things very awkward.

I love what we have and losing my friendship with him means I lose part of myself and I don't think I need to lose more in my life.

I heard a small chuckle, which got me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah it is...I think it's even more beautiful with you here, " He said without skipping a beat

I blushed. I loved receiving compliments from him, but this felt different. It wasn't just his typical flirtatious compliments it seemed really genuine and not the typical flirtatious vibe at all.

Which is odd, since I don't think I have ever gotten that feeling before. Maybe I was just ignorant and never noticed?

Suddenly something sparked within me, almost like fearless confidence. 

'I have to tell him... How I feel about him...how I really feel about him...It's now or never. It's the perfect opportunity. I've waited this long and it feels like a really good time to do it. Life is too short and I realize that now after our dragons left. I have to do this. I really do. Even if we might become awkward with each other, if Snotlout doesn't feel the same way, but if I don't take the chance, when will it be too late? I almost thought I lost him to Minden and Mala the Queen of Defenders of the Wing Tribe back when we were at the Edge and yet, I didn't take the chance back then, thinking that he would be better off with them!'

"(Y/N)?" Snotlout said with a bit concern.

I slightly jumped "Oh! Thanks," I softly spoke, flustered by the compliment, but mostly the fact that I took a bit too long to reply.

I breathed in. 'Here goes nothing!'

"You know..." I looked up at him and into his eyes. He slightly tilt his head to the side in curiosity. I started to fidget with the seam of the tunic. I let out an awkward laugh.

"Uhm, back when I arrived at Berk, years ago...I started to gain feelings...for you...About a few days after I arrived." I said slowly making sure every word comes out perfectly. I started to fidget my hands out of habit. I looked at his face and his eyebrows were raised with wide-opened eyes. He opened his mouth to say something, but I continued as I looked away.

"As the years went by and you got older you became...pretty handsome." I chuckled out loud as I blushed "I've always wanted to tell you that... but I never had the courage say it to you." I said sadly as I shake my head.

I went on I breathed out nervously. I realized my heart was beating in my ears.

"And now here we are...you're 21 and you've matured a lot...physically and mentally...basically what I'm saying is... I've seen you grown as a person and I think you've became a really attractive Viking...." There was a short pause. I continued "Snotlout..." I breathed in "I like-- no..." I hesitated.  

"I...I love you." I breathed out

I held in my breath. By now we stopped walking.

I noticed I had trouble keeping eye contact with him. I was looking at the trees behind him and at the dirt on the forest floor. I gathered up all the courage I had left and looked up and saw Snotlout's face. His eyes was still wide open and his face was red as if he just ran a mile.

He didn't say anything. Only the sounds of nature were made. It slowly made my confidence dwindle. I breathed out and looked away and shook my head. Tears forming in my eyes as I felt extremely embarrassed and possibly just ruined my friendship.

"U-Uhm, sorry that was a lot and if you don't feel the same way it's--" I got interrupted

"No! No... I really...um.." He stammered

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Snotlout's POV

I started to think, my mind was going crazy.

'Whoa, did (Y/N) just confessed that she liked me!?

At that age, when I was fifteen, I liked Astrid, but I started to lose feelings for Astrid after a year or two when (Y/N) came to Berk and then I started to like (Y/N).

I was afraid to admit to her after all these years because I didn't want to ruin our friendship. It was also hard to tell if she enjoyed the flirting or hated it.

She was always been so kind and nice to everyone. Especially to me, always there when I needed to talk to someone. I assumed she didn't like the flirting, but just never told me.

I never realized she actually really liked me back.

I remember I got kissed by a girl a couple of years ago, a Wing Maiden something like that, and (Y/N) got very upset that day, but I never figured out why...

Oh no...All that time I flirted with Astrid, Heather, almost became king on this one island and kissing a girl and probably a million other things I did.

All these years (Y/N) liked me the whole time.

I'm an idiot. I should have known from the beginning! I can't believe she thinks I'm attractive!'

I started to trip over my words. I'm usually so smooth and cool with my words, but this time it was different. This was really different.

"I...um.." I stuttered. I could tell that (Y/N) looked disappointed. I hope she didn't think I'm rejecting her. I couldn't spit out the words.

'Come on, Snotlout!'

I guess there is only one thing to do. If I can't say it, then I'll show her.

I grabbed her face and got her attention, she looked up, tears in her eyes. Then, I closed my eyes, breathed in, and gave (Y/N) a kiss. 

A real, loving, meaningful kiss.