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HiJack March Day 8

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It’s not that Hiccup hated his job at the toy-store, but it was getting really boring. Almost each day was the same as the day before: Stocking shelves, which was difficult because hoards of little children got in the way. After he was done, he took over the cash register.

Today was going to be different.

His day had started normally. He placed some toys and stuffed animals on the right place. He was pretty content since it was merchandise from his favorite movie. He held a black dragon plushy and smiled. “Toothless” was written on the name tag attached to one of the dragon’s ears. He adored the movie and it’s characters. He even named his cat after the Night Fury. Reluctantly he put the dragon down on the shelf and moved over to the counter.

Slowly but surely, the store filled with people. Kids with their parents, elder people and some teenagers who headed towards the game section. While checking out multiple items, he never lost sight of the shelf that contained the little Toothless. He really wanted to buy it, but he’d have to wait until it was closing time, as described in the rules.

His heart sank as he saw someone pick up the plushy. It was a teenage boy, around Hiccup’s age, probably a bit older. He blinked unbelievably as the young man walked towards the counter. ‘He’s drop-dead gorgeous...’ he thought. He tried to keep his cool.

“Good afternoon, how can I help you?”

“Hey.” the other said as he leaned on the counter, supporting his weight with his elbow. He placed the Night Fury plushy on the counter. “I’d like to buy this, please.”

Hiccup slumped his shoulders. That was the only version of that toy they had... It was going to make someone else happy and he’d get money out of it, so that was not so bad... But still.

“Of course.” he picked up the stuffed dragon and scanned the tag. “Is it a gift?” he asked according to the rules.

The white-haired teen smiled. “Yes, it is.” His blue eyes shone with amusement.

Hiccup carefully gift-wrapped the dragon and shoved it towards the other.

“That’s ten dollars then, please.”

The taller of the two fished his wallet out of his hind pocket. He grabbed a ten dollar bill and gave it to Hiccup, who put it in the cash register. He handed over the gift and and smiled as goodbye. However, the presumably older of the two gave it back to Hiccup.

“For you.” he said as he flashed his perfect white teeth.

Hiccup gave him a confused look.

“I-I’m sorry, I’m afraid I can’t accept that...” he mumbled and he scratched his neck awkwardly.

“No, I insist. I saw that look on your face when you saw that thing. It’s yours now.”

Wait, he’d seen him while he was being a enormous idiot? Well shit.

“No, really. It’s against the rules. I’d love to, but I can’t.” he said and he glanced over to check if their were people in line. Luckily, there was nobody waiting.

“Hey, I bought it, I can do with it whatever I want. It’s my decision to give it to you.”

Hiccup smiled gratefully.

“I don’t know what to say... Thank you. It means a lot to me.”

“I figured as much.” the other grinned. “My name’s Jack, by the way.”

“I’m Hiccup.”

Jack chuckled.

“That’s adorable.”

Hiccup blushed and looked away.

“Hey, wanna grab a coffee together later today?”

The auburn-haired teen turned abruptly.

What?

“U-Uhh... Yeah, sure...” he coughed. “I’m done at five.”

“Great, I’ll be waiting there.” Jack stated as he nudged his head to the entrance.

“Okay, I’ll see you then.” Hiccup smiled.

“Till then, cutie.” said Jack and he winked, before walking out of the store.

Hiccup stared at the still wrapped Toothless. He removed the paper and quickly stuffed the toy in his bag.

He was still taken aback by what happened just now. He just got asked out to a date...




This was going to be interesting...
Day 8 of HiJack March! Today's prompt was free.
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OH DEAR LORD THIS IS SO GODDAMN FLUFFY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Supernatural - Paranoid Dean