Arya's parents are gone, at least that's what the police said when they came to her house a couple days ago to inform her.
They were in a car accident, it was all quick she was assured, but then again, she didn't completely grasp what was happening at only thirteen.
But she knew she was alone now, no family to speak of, and completely underage. The police took her in to the foster system. It's been two days and all she wants to do is run away from there. The foster home, run by a decent guy named Yoren, isn't so bad, but she can't stand the other kids. They keep picking on her because she's small but they don't know that she's a fighter.
Her third day, she was helping with the chores, mopping the floors when a kid who goes by "Hot Pie" pushed over the bucket of water in an attempt to bother her.
"Looks like you've got some more work to do", he says.
"Hey, assho-" Arya started, when she was interrupted.
"You shouldn't pick on people smaller than you, Hot Pie" a guy a few years older than her says, Arya thinks his name is Gendry, but she hasn't really spoken to him the last two days. He likes to keep to himself she had noticed. Gendry stares down Hot Pie as he walks into the kitchen.
Hot Pie looks angry at the interruption, "This has nothing to do with you Gendry", so his name is Gendry, Arya muses.
"It is when you're picking on the new kid. Come'on man, leave her alone" Gendry says, coming to stand in front of Arya.
"Fine, but watch yourself kid" He points at Gendry, "Water's here, won't always be around to protect you," Hot Pie Says.
"Like I'm scared, a*s-hat" Arya retorts.
Gendry gives her a smirk, while Hot Pie walks out the room.
Gendry turns around to fully face Arya, a smile playing on his face all the while, "You know, you really shouldn't insult people bigger than you."
"Then I wouldn't get to insult anyone!" Arya mutters back, causing Gendry's smile to widen.
"You're funny."
"Thanks, that's what I was going for" Arya says sarcastically. "I could have taken him."
"Sure, you could have" Gendry placates. "I'm Gendry by the way."
"Yes, I gathered, thanks"
"You're Arya, right?" She nods "Sorry about your parents" Arya looks away, not wanting to talk about this. "I'm around if you ever need anything."
"I'm good thanks."
"If you need help with school or whatever else, let me know."
"Sure." Not really intending to ask him for anything, after all, she could take care of herself.
