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Don't Grow Up... (S1C25)

-Eda's POV-

Luz got home after the birthday party like...20 minutes ago. I wasn't sure if she ate so I walked upstairs to give Luz something to eat. I was about to knock when I heard Luz through the door. "I'm not sure if I should tell Eda yet. It's big thing and I don't wanna upset her or anything." What is she talking about? "Well, you're gonna have to tell her sometime", I heard a boy on speaker. H-Hiccup, I think. "How do you tell your kinda-mom that you wanna go back to see your other mom? She'll be devastated". What? Luz wants to leave. No...I... she can't leave! "Why do you wanna go back? I thought that your other mom didn't like you or something", Hiccup asked. "She didn't hate me...she didn't entirely love my personality and constantly tried to change it, but I don't think she hates me. I just didn't go back because everyone hated me there and then mom tried to send me to summer camp because of my personality", Luz explained. "I just...think that I should go back to her. I completely left her alone with no explanation. But I may not be able to come back..." Luz trailed off. No! I don't wasn't her to leave! "Yeah...well it's your decision, Luz. I personally don't want you to leave, but do what you want to do", Hiccup said encouragingly. "I will...I think I have to go. Maybe in a month or two, but...how do I tell Eda..." She spoke. I couldn't listen anymore. I ran out and to my motorcycle. I drove away to the store quickly. Tears threatened to spill, but I wouldn't let them. We've been trying to help King find his biological dad. Once Luz leaves...I'll be alone. Before the kids I was by myself. It was torture. No one to cry with, vent to laugh with...just complete emptiness. Before I knew it, I pulled up to the store. I walked through the grocery store sluggishly. "Eggs, eggs, eggs", I muttered to myself trying to look for a carton of eggs, since they're one of Luz's favorites. I still can't get the thought of Luz leaving me though. As I walked through the aisles, I felt like I was being watched. Eggs! I went to grab them and checked to see if they were the right ones.

"We have to stop meeting like this", said a voice from behind me. I whipped around. My surprised face turned to a disappointed type expression. "Hello, Lily", I greeted weakly. "What's got you so down", she asked unsympathetically. "None of your business, that's what", I said bitterly. I went back to the eggs. "What do you want, Lilith?" I asked. "You, Eda, I need you. Please", she begged. "I told you. I'm not going!" I said annoyed. "Please. Not as an enemy, but as my sister. Do this for me? Please?" She pleaded. I hesitated. "Lili-"

"One day. Just one day...please." I groaned. I debated on whether to listen to the lying little snake or not. I suppose one trip wouldn't hurt. I do need to get away from all.... this. "Fine..." I obliged. Her face morphed into a satisfied look. "Perfect. Thank you, dear sister. Go home and pack your bags. We leave tomorrow", she ordered. I groaned. "Yeah, okay", I said. "Where do I meet you?" I asked. "Don't worry about that. I'll find you", she said creepily. I cocked an eyebrow. "Okay...???" I said confused. I finished up at the store and went home to pack. This is probably a huge mistake, but whatever. As I was packing, I heard my door open. I turned my head. "Luz?"

"What're you packing for?" She asked. "A trip...with an...old friend...".  "Can I come?" She asked. "Uh...sure..." I said. It probably isn't safe to leave her home. Besides, I need to spend as much time as I can with her. I can't let her just slip through my fingers and leave. I'll have Hooty watch over the house while we're gone. I can't believe that this's happening.

-Hiccup's POV-

It was freezing when I walked back from the party. I wrapped my arms around myself to try and keep myself warm. I could literally see my breath. Why was this town so cold. I was walking slower since I was so chilled. I finally made it to the front door while shivering. I called Jack and told him that I was back. It was about 11:00 pm. The door finally opened after what felt like years even though it was a mere 25 seconds. "H-hey, J-Jack..." I greeted. He gave me one of his warm smiles and gestured for me to come in. "Th-thank-ks", I said, still shuttering. "I can take your jacket", Jack said while putting it on the coat rack. I smiled at him, and he helped me take off the winter jacket, since my hands were practically numb.  I slid off my shoes and placed them on the tray that held wet or snowy shoes on the ground. After, we both walked to Jack's room. We sat there awkwardly until Jack broke the uncomfortable silence. "So... how was the party?" He sounded a bit off. Like he wasn't completely focusing. "Good. It was great", I said. I gave him a questioning look and was wondering what he was thinking.

-Jack's POV-

I know that I should've been listening to the conversation, but I couldn't focus. Not after what I witnessed before...

-Flashback (Jack's POV still)-

"Where're you off to?" I asked Hic. "Uh...forest..." He answered simply and shortly. He looked uncomfortable and I quickly caught on. "Hiccup...are you going to..." I trailed off. "It... doesn't matter", he ended the conversation. Before I could argue, he paced out the door and into, what I assumed was, the woods. I'm not sure why, but I had this urge to follow him. I did so I could make sure that he didn't...go beyond cutting himself. I know that. Should tell someone about his cutting, but that might ruin his life and push him over the edge. I know he likes me and if he knew that I spilled his secret and betrayed his secret, it could push him to...to.... suicide. I don't wanna think about that, but it could. It could push anyone over the edge. I was still gonna monitor him a bit in case. I'm not sure why i cared so much...I just felt like I should care for him like that. I obviously do care for him, but this...this would be a different king of "caring". After he left, I shot off of the bed and got my jacket and rushed out the door to find him. I found him and followed him. He eventually sat down in a small area. I saw him take out his knife and then...cut. I saw the blood drip down and off of his wrist. I saw the metal blade tear through his skin like thin fabric. I couldn't watch this! I stopped looking for a few minutes then looked back to see him still at it. I can't believe that he does this. I swear that I'll kill whoever pushed him to this

-Flashback (Still Jack's POV)-

Every time I saw Hiccup, I saw him hurting himself. I always thought that he was fine...I was completely wrong. I guess it was just a facade this entire time. "Jack?" Hiccup tried, snapping me out of my daze. "Huh? Oh..., yeah, totally", I said trying to act like I was listening. "Everything okay?" He asked. "Yeah...I'm fine", I assured. I had the urge to say "Yeah, I'm fine. Are you though?", but I didn't think that I should say that. "Shit...I'm...gonna go take a shower..." I said trying to excuse myself from the scene. Hiccup nodded and I swiftly left the room. Though there was a question that sat and gnawed at the back of my head...

"How could I help that boy...?"

Sorry it's so short. If you're a fast reader (you know who you are...) then it would've taken 50 seconds