#minlout

[During “Ruff Transition” Dragons: Race To The Edge Season 6 Episode 7]

[The camera fades from Atali and Ruffnut in Atali’s bedroom to a lookout post, focusing on a familiar wingmaiden, sitting on the edge of the wooden platform, looking mildly bored. Minden sighs, and rests her chin in her palm, then, someone walks into frame behind her.]

Snotlout [Sitting down]: Hey Mindo.

Minden [Perks up and the sound of his voice, turns to him]: Snotlout!

Snotlout: Atali gave you another boring job?

Minden [shakes head]: Look-out duty is important…

Snotlout: But boring.

Minden: You’re not… incorrect.

[She sets her hand down on the wooden platform. Snotlout glances at her face, then back at her hand, and then, hesitantly, sets his own hand atop hers.]

Snotlout: Maybe you just need the right company.

[Both are blushing now, not making eye contact. They sit in silence for a few moments. The air is tense.]

Minden: I’ve lived on this island my whole life… I love being a Wingmaiden, but sometimes I wonder…

[They turn to face each other, join hands properly]

Minden cont’d: What else is out there, Snotlout?

[A beat]

Snotlout: You know… the great beyond isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Me and the other Dragon Riders have nearly died, like, a thousand times.

Minden: But you get to travel! Leave your island in the name of discovery and adventure! Protecting dragons, with the people you love…

Snotlout [Defensively]: Pssh, you think I love Ruffnut? Fishface?

[Minden’s Razorwhip decides now is the time to make its presence known, and BITES Snotlout’s ear.]

Snotlout cont’d: Ow! Okay, okay! I love them all, even Fishface… sheesh.

[Minden chuckles in amusement. There’s another beat.]

Minden: You’re more heartfelt than you let on, Snotlout Jorgensen

Snotlout [blushing]: Yeah, well, don’t go telling everyone. I have a reputation to uphold. Strong Viking Warrior.

[Another beat, then Minden leans over and presses a KISS to Snotlout’s cheek. He looks flustered for a moment. He has no idea what to do when a girl actually LIKES him.]

Snotlout cont’d: You know… you’re uh, you’re welcome to do that… whenever you feel like it… I don’t mind…

[The Razorwhip BITES him AGAIN]

Snotlout cont’d: OW! This thing hates me, I swear!

Minden, falling: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

Snotlout & Hookfang: *Swoops in after her*

Snotlout: *Catches Minden*

Minden: *Falls into Snotlout's lap*

Snotlout, smirks: Did it hurt when you fell from Valhalla?

Minden, surprised, but smiles: No. Because you are here by my side.

Snotlout, surprised, and gives a shy smile: Always.

Minden: *Kisses Snotlout on the lips*

Snotlout, dazed: Whoa.

Minden, smiles: My hero, Snotlout. Thank you.

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Note from me: Personally, I wish there was a little development like this in the episode. But oh well. Guess I should write a fanfic for this?

Snotlout: Yes, babe! Got the food and our things back for the barbecue party at the beach! Oh, and I also got the firew--

Snotlout: *Halts mid-sentence as he stares at Minden, who has entered the room, wearing an American-flag-themed one-piece swimsuit.*

Minden, smiles while showing off her swimsuit: What do you think? Do I look good?