*three months later*

It was time for another talent show. This time, Aricka and Mark entered in it. She doesn't know it yet, but Mark had asked Thomas' permission to ask Aricka out. Thomas agreed, only if Aricka said yes.

They were going to sing, "For the Dancing and the Dreaming," from HTTYD 2. Aricka was nervous, Mark could tell. He grabs her hand, and smiles, rubbing her knuckles with his fingers. "We're okay," he says. "We can do this. You can do this." she nods and smiles.

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Aricka listens as Mark sings,

"

.." and then she makes her way down the aisle.

"And love me for eternity

My dearest one, my darling dear

Your mighty words astound me

But I've no need for mighty deeds

When I feel your arms around me...

...I have no use for rings of gold

I care not for your poetry

I only want your hand to hold

I only want you near me..." she walks up the stairs leading to the stairs, and Mark turns to face her.

"

For the dancing and the dreaming

Through all life's sorrows

And delights

I'll keep your laugh inside me

I'll swim and sail a savage seas

With never a fear of drowning

I'd gladly ride the waves so white

If you will marry me!" Mark slips his hand in hers, and she smiles.

"!"

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After the show, Mark took Aricka outside, and they went to what used to be hers and Jack's gazebo. "Aricka, I know Jack and you loved this spot. I thought maybe this could be our spot too. For the dancing and the dreaming. Will you-maybe-go out with me?" Aricka nods and hugs him.

"Yes, I will."