pookabox | I don't wanna wait for our lives to be over (kingdom au for 2cool4guardian)

I don't wanna wait for our lives to be over (kingdom au for 2cool4guardian)

[The wedding was possibly the biggest celebration in the capitol since the king's coming of age, and for reason. The media had been in a 'will they, won't they' frenzy since King Hiccup proposed to his assistant and lover Jackson Overland Frost, but despite some protests from the older, more experienced Lords (or perhaps in retaliation), the wedding went off without a hitch. The actual wedding itself had been a private ceremony, only close friends and family, but the reception was huge.

The ballroom was filled with younger representatives of the lord's families, people they were one friendly terms with and who supported them. The newly wed couple left for a private island off the coast of the capitol late in the night, under the cover of darkness to avoid being photographed by anyone other than Hiccup's PR team, who would make sure that photographs and videos of the wedding would reach the network by morning under their own terms.

The door to the large house nestled near the cliffside of the island overlooking the water was opened, Hiccup nudging it so with his shoulder since his arms were full of his newly wed husband.]

And here we are. Home sweet home for a whole month.

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We'll find it a nice zoo then! A nature reserve, whatever!

[Why does he even bother? Obviously Hiccup isn't listening to him. He can only stare with a very obvious frown as Hiccup completely ignores what he has to say and leaves him behind to take care of that fucking stupid panther.

Like a lunatic sounds about right.

By the time Hiccup comes back, Jack is already undressed. Well, kinda. After rummaging through one of their suitcases and making a mess out of clothes (in what looks like a tantrum), he finally finds what he wants. His bathing suit -which is being worn now- and a towel that ends up on his shoulder as he passes by his husband to leave the room. And the building it seems.]

I'm going swimming, haven't been to the beach in forever.

[Someone has entered their brat mood.]

[He shouldn't really be shocked by the reaction, given how Jack feels about Pitchiner and what he was saying about the panther, but to be brushed aside like he is, Hiccup is a bit shocked. They've had their arguments, sure, but this is petty even for Jack. One look at the state of their room tells him everything and Hiccup rolls his eyes heavenward, throwing up his hands.]

Fine! Fine. Do whatever you want.

[With a small huff, he tugs his shirt off over his head, tossing it to the floor. Might as well, it's already a mess. The crown is removed with gentler care and set on his bedside table, his fingers lingering on it before he places his hands on the edges and leans against the table, sighing.

This was their goddamn honeymoon. It was supposed to be romantic, which was why he'd ordered the room to be set out like it was. With a pinch of the bridge of his nose, Hiccup turned around and snagged a towel off the end of the bed, not bothering to find his bathing suit. It was a private island after all. With that, he left the bedroom as well, seeking out his husband.]

[Jack doesn't know where his own crown ends up, having fallen off his head when he started undressing. He had only worn it because of what it means to them, but it never stopped feeling heavy on his head, and the current mood only makes it worse. So getting rid of that weight can only fill him with relief.

(He's gonna regret that feeling later too.)

What starts like a walk out of their room quickly becomes stomping, and once he's out of the building, he actually runs, anger and hurt fighting inside his head. This isn't how his honeymoon is supposed to go, damn it. He never stops to look around the island, he just throws the towel on the sand and jumps in the water.

A tropical island was chosen because it's the best place for a honeymoon, and him not having been to the beach in forever is a true statement. But right now, Jack can't help missing the cold of the north, to be able to bury himself in the snow and forget the mess around him like he used to do to avoid his dad.

So instead he stays underwater, letting his body float as he stares at the ring on his hand and tries to convince himself this is only Pitch's fault. He only goes back up for air, and when he sees Hiccup approaching him, he hurries to dive in again, still not ready for... whatever this is.]

[It doesn't take him long to find his husband. The towel haphazardly dumped on the sand lets him know that Jack isn't too far away, and when he resurfaces, he knows he's right. He doesn't have time to call out to him before Jack dives again, and with a small sigh he kicks off his shoes and pants, not caring much that his junk is hanging free as he wades out to where the other man is, takes a deep breath and dives as well.

Berk being a fishing village meant that Hiccup had learned to swim at a young age, despite being absolutely terrible at it to start with. As expected of a tropical island, the land underneath the waves is just as beautiful as the shore, coral and exotic fishes meeting his gaze as he swims over.

He reaches out to his husband, wrapping his arms around him and holding him close despite any struggles before his hands come up to cup Jack's face and kiss him under the water, breath transferring between them. He puts everything into the kiss, how he feels, his apologies, his love. Everything.]

[His heart doesn't let him get away this time, even if the annoyance is still clear on his face. So Jack doesn't struggle but isn't very welcoming either... well, at first at least. Because being in Hiccup's arms feels like home, and no amounts of anger can ever change that.

Slowly melting in the embrace, the kiss is returned as he wraps his arms around his husband too, clinging tightly to him as if his life depended on it (well, it kinda does to be honest). They don't have too much air to depend on so the kiss is shorter than usual, and when it's done Jack hides his face in Hiccup's neck and just stays there, using the calm freedom of the ocean to pretend the outside world doesn't exist and they can be like this forever.]

[Seeing as Jack is lax in his arms, Hiccup kicks them to the surface slowly, if only for air as he lowers his hand to cup between Jack's shoulders, rising it to his neck in soothing strokes. They do need to breathe, so it's only for that reason that Hiccup breaks the water, the calm ocean lapping around them as he nuzzles his husband back and presses a softer kiss to his lips.]

I'm sorry, moon of my life.

[Hiccup's touch usually has a magical effect on Jack, but right now he's still a little bit annoyed, mostly at Pitch for having succeeded at screwing up their honey moon after all. After gasping when they resurface, Jack returns the kiss softly but still a little bit nervous, hands falling on his husband's shoulders and squeezing.]

...sorry. [He whispers with his eyes closes, lips still lingering over Hiccup's.] I love you, I really do.

I love you too. It's not your fault.

[The fault is Pitchiner's. He threads his fingers through Jack's hair, resting his forehead against his husband's as they tread water. He presses his lips to Jack's one more time, nuzzling their noses together after. There's so much he wants to say about the situation, but their moods might worsen again, and Hiccup doesn't want that on their honeymoon. He kisses the corner of Jack's mouth, holding him close.]

[Jack has always been one to escape from his problems. So if Hiccup wants to add nothing more and ignore everything to stay cozy in the water instead, Jack is happy to oblige.

He wraps his arms around Hiccup's shoulders as he returns the kisses, sweet movement of his lips with the only intent being comfort and savoring this moment with his now husband, private and intimate even if they're in the open sea.]

...mmmh, don't wanna go back.

Mmm...we don't have to. Who said we have to spend our first night in a bed?

[Hiccup wiggles his eyebrows jokingly, but he's also partially serious. They don't have to go back to the room if they don't want to, and he gets the feeling his husband would rather be anywhere else but somewhere where someone who's practically an enemy has invaded. His hands wander down, scooping Jack even closer with one hand cupping the middle of his back. The fact that they're on a private island doesn't bother him. Actually, at the moment he feels like they're closer to Hiccup the Useless and Jackson than they've ever been before.]

I'm cool with spending the night on the beach if you are.

Spend the night? We haven't even gotten lunch yet. Are you gonna hunt for me, my savage man?

[That feeling is right, Jack doesn't want to go back to that room, he doesn't want to think about the animal waiting for them in the house. And just being Hiccup and Jackson sounds like such a wonderful idea, the teasing idiot in him can't resist to cling to it as hard as he's clinging to his husband, head resting on a freckled shoulder as his hand play with Hiccup's nape hair.]

I mean, if you still remember how from your wild days. I think I may've spoiled you too much.

Welllllll, I wasn't much of a hunter.

[He doesn't mind the clinging. Actually, he enjoys it. The feeling of being able to be something to someone has been something he's longed for since the nickname Useless was thrust upon him by his cousin. Hiccup nuzzles his nose into Jack's hair, placing a kiss to his forehead and rocking him with the water as he cradled him close and starts to float on his side with his husband in his arms.]

I mean I could probably rig up some traps, but given how this is a private island there's probably not any wild animals. [A beat] I can catch fish though.

[The floating is actually quite relaxing, and Jack pushes until Hiccup is on his back so he can rest his hands and chin on his husband's chests, watching him with loving eyes. an eyebrow is arched when he hears the last part and he chuckles, curiosity picked.]

I was joking, but if you're really offering... I'd love to see you go savage for me, hubbie.

[The floating is doing wonders for his stress after finding that panther in the bedroom (that his mind has nicknamed Toothless because of how easy he was to approach). He nestles his nose against Jack's hairline, lips pressed against his forehead as they let the small waves rock them, though the chuckling makes his eyes open and look down at his husband with his own raised eyebrow.]

What? You don't think I could?

[Thank goodness Hiccup doesn't say that out loud, or it would get Jack grumpy again. Naming the animal already? Or at all really? Geez.

That's not what Jack meant at all, but that raised eyebrow is too good to resist. Jack hums as if thinking about it while playing with Hiccup's wet bangs.]

Mmh, I don't know... when was the last time you did anything without maids?

[Hard teasing? Yes, after having a panther chosen over him, Jack thinks this is the least the can do in return.]

Hey, I dress myself. It's not like I'm completely helpless.

[He bumps his nose up into the hand playing with his bangs, frowning deeply.]

Besides, you'd take care of that if I needed anything.

And you go to the bathroom by your own too, big boy.

[This is so much fun, especially Hiccup's frowning. Jack wouldn't have thought he would take the teasing so personal. He grabs that nose and squeezes it as he laughs with delight at being able to just rest like this and fool around with his husband without responsibilities hanging at the back of their minds.]

Of course I would. I love taking care of you. Can't say my experience includes living in the wild, though, sjef.

Don't need anyone to change these trousers.

[Not that he's wearing any in the first place, he sounds proud of himself despite it even as his nose is squeezed and he gets laughed at. Hiccup moves so that he's floating upward, sending a splash Jack's way for teasing him.]

I guess I'll have to teach you on our honeymoon in case our kingdom is ever overthrown.

Huh, what trousers?

[The splash is returned with both hands, Jack isn't about to be defeated in a water fight of all things. He isn't sure if Hiccup means his words or not, but even if he's a brat that likes his commodities, right now staying away from that damn panther sounds like a fantastic idea.]

You know that's never happening. Let's call it "training to escape from the castle more often", what about that?

[Two splashes at his husband in return before he scoop his husband up in his arms so he can't return them. Hiccup laughs the whole time, pressing his lips to the tip of a nose.]

Fine, fine. Training to pull another Vegas when the old men get on our nerves again or we just need to get away. How's that sound?

Sounds perf-- heeey, come on!

[Jack starts to struggle, intending to break free from his husband's grasp. This isn't fair - he's supposed to be the cheating player of the two! Pale legs wrap around Hiccup's waist and Jack pushes, trying to send them both underwater.]

[Jack can push all he wants, but the only thing Hiccup is going to do is duck under water, swimming as far down under his husband as he can before he scoops up his legs with his arms and puts his head between his legs, shooting back up to break the surface with a gasp and Jack sitting on his shoulders.]

[Lots of little bubbles surround them as Jack gasps under water, surprised by their sudden change of positions. Is his husband trying to get some wet action?

When he finally realizes what's going and he can talk again, he laughs with quite a delight and buries his hands in Hiccup's wet hair, ruffling it.]

I've found a new steed! Let's go, my brave companion, to explore this silent island!

As my darling husband commands!

[Hiccup laughs and makes some neighing noises, lips blowing together as he mimics a horse and starts wading them towards the shore. He's careful to keep Jack on his shoulders as he feels his prosthetic hit the sand, then looks down and realizes he's stark naked.]

Hope we don't run into those poor maids because I have no way of pulling my jeans on with you on my shoulders.

Hi-yo, oh mighty and royal ride!

[Jack can't stop laughing as they advance, feeling relaxed as he hasn't been in a while. It's just the two of them being silly without the court judging them or watching them and it feels fucking great.

When Hiccup suddenly stops, Jack snorts.] They should be gone by now. They were supposed to come by to leave things ready for us and that's it. [Hopefully they respected their wishes and nobody changed orders in the way thinking their royal couple couldn't be without the help, ugh. Jack kisses the top of Hiccup's head before going on.] It's ok, babe, you can drop me and get dressed if you want.

[Translation: not more weight for that leg!]

I don't wanna wait for our lives to be over (kingdom au for 2cool4guardian)

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