[It's so cute! Jack's own brain wants to offer lots of scenarios too, but he keeps shutting it up. Can't lose control now, can't ruin what is a perfect friendly moment! They're laughing and teasing and hanging out like a good ol' pair of bros...
...who get kisses on the cheek.
Jack's stops breathing for a moment, eyes closing and his body shivering. Forget about butterflies, his stomach has giant spiders by now. He doesn't want to read too much into this, Hiccup is being thankful right? But guys just don't kiss other guys on the cheek. They shake hands, they pat their backs. Unless there's a wizard tradition he hasn't been told about?
His lips touched me. He takes a deep breath and turns to look at Hiccup in the eye, wondering how to proceed next. Jack usually doesn't mind taking risks, but this time... this time an incorrect reading can make him lose the most important person in his life. Maybe... an equally sweet but neutral gesture? To test the waters? Jack's hand goes to brush some hair from Hiccup's face. He's smiling gently, eyes a mix of emotions.]
You are welcome. You know I like doing things like this for you, right? [Hair taken care of, and after some hesitation that includes lower lip biting, Jack's hand cups Hiccup's cheek. Friendly enough but still a step above usually bro-tier gestures.] Can't promise my actions won't chase away those girls eying you lately though.
[There's so much hidden in those words. It's a joke because that's the only defense he knows in awkward situations. A way to test what Hiccup wants. And a good amount of truth too, even if he feels like a jerk for it - hypocritical, superficial idiots don't deserve Hiccup's company, and he can make sure they get that message.]
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[It's so cute! Jack's own brain wants to offer lots of scenarios too, but he keeps shutting it up. Can't lose control now, can't ruin what is a perfect friendly moment! They're laughing and teasing and hanging out like a good ol' pair of bros...
...who get kisses on the cheek.
Jack's stops breathing for a moment, eyes closing and his body shivering. Forget about butterflies, his stomach has giant spiders by now. He doesn't want to read too much into this, Hiccup is being thankful right? But guys just don't kiss other guys on the cheek. They shake hands, they pat their backs. Unless there's a wizard tradition he hasn't been told about?
His lips touched me. He takes a deep breath and turns to look at Hiccup in the eye, wondering how to proceed next. Jack usually doesn't mind taking risks, but this time... this time an incorrect reading can make him lose the most important person in his life. Maybe... an equally sweet but neutral gesture? To test the waters? Jack's hand goes to brush some hair from Hiccup's face. He's smiling gently, eyes a mix of emotions.]
You are welcome. You know I like doing things like this for you, right? [Hair taken care of, and after some hesitation that includes lower lip biting, Jack's hand cups Hiccup's cheek. Friendly enough but still a step above usually bro-tier gestures.] Can't promise my actions won't chase away those girls eying you lately though.
[There's so much hidden in those words. It's a joke because that's the only defense he knows in awkward situations. A way to test what Hiccup wants. And a good amount of truth too, even if he feels like a jerk for it - hypocritical, superficial idiots don't deserve Hiccup's company, and he can make sure they get that message.]