When we was young, oh man, did we have fun
Always, always
Promises, they break before they're made
Sometimes, sometimes...
Beer in one hand while the other one was up high not caring she was busting out what Sansa called her 'epileptic moves' on the dance floor; Arya Stark was happy and having a good time. It was Friday Night, her favorite band was playing and for once she didn't have a curfew nor a buzz-kill chaperon all thanks to her friend Shireen... Shireen; oh shit! Well now that you ask it really wasn't a typical Friday night. Drinking in one gulp half of her beer Arya stopped at the bar to quickly replace it before she went back to her booth with her friends.
"Soooooooo... Not that I'm complaining but shouldn't you be the one having fun? Not me?" She asked as Shireen just shrugged the question off.
Let me explain the situation:
Shireen Baratheon was never the popular kid, her small group of friends consisted of the offspring of many of her father's oldest acquaintances and till this day the most daring thing she had ever done was go to bed without brushing her teeth so as her last year in school was near to an end before she faced the world of higher learning and academia she decided to branch out and at live a little. So completely aware that they were using her because of her money and car she managed to score a night out with Winterfeel's most popular clique Walda, Jeyne and Osha; total narcissists but queens of the school. The deal was since Stannis didn't give a rat's ass as to what his little girl did; they would all sleep over her house not before going over a bar in College Town and hook up with college boys, kind of take Shireen under their wings as their young apprentice and teach her the ways of seducing men. Of course Arya wasn't even going to go but after she found out that The Strokes were going to play in a local bar she had no problem tagging along really being the only who cared for the Baratheon Heiress. The problem was that all three girls were all full of shit! Their technique of luring a guy in was even worse than Arya's and she didn't even date! Walda had taken permanent residency in one of the bathroom stalls after eating the never edible peanuts of the bar table, they had only been there for 3 hours and even college guys didn't want to have their dick anywhere near Jeyne since she had successfully hooked up with the bouncer, the barman and a school mascot (still in costume) and Osha thought that her bitchy resting face was enough to make men fall in love with her.
"This is fun! I mean... we're out, in a bar, having drinks"- Shireen replied knowing she was bullshiting herself.
"Uhmmm babe; I'm having fun, you're just sitting there people-watching since you're not even drinking"
"Hey, I'm the driver!"-
"So? You could still go down to the dance floor with me"
"And what? Get all sweaty and stink of beer? Guys don't find that attractive Arya"- Osha said butting in their conversation but Arya quickly ignored her.
"Shir let's just go back home! You came, you saw, you conquered. You are not going to find Prince Charming here, the only good prospect here is Julian Casablancas and his ass is mine!" Arya said as she chugged down her beer.
"Please..."- Osha scoffed "As if the horseface can snag a guy before us"-
"Of course I can... I just don't want to!"
A guitar riff blasted over the walls and Arya was quickly on her feet.
"C'mon Shireen, dance with me!"
"Uhmm you go, I'll stay here with Osha and learn a bit more about color coordinating"- Even Shireen cringed at her own words so satisfied her friend was at least safe in her own personal hell Arya left back to the dance floor.
Last night she said,
"Oh, baby, I feel so down.
Oh it turns me off,
When I feel left out."...
Arya was belting out the lyrics while the dance floor was getting crammed by the second. It was a big game night, the local college lost but everyone was still out for a drink. Arya wasn't an idiot! She wasn't going out before knowing the terrain so she only OKed going out after she learned they were going to Pyke U! Not only Theon opened a bar tab for her but he said to call him if she got in trouble and that way her parent's nor her overprotective brother's would know were she was.
Well, I've been in town for just about fifteen minutes now
And baby, I feel so down
And I don't know why
I keep walkin' for miles...
"Ups... sorry. Too crowded"-
"No problem..." Arya said rolling her eyes at the guy who had bumped into her ass for the forth time straight. She already felt bad for Shireen, she had no problem whatsoever in starting a bar fight and creepy guy was just asking for it. Having her fair share of alcohol and knowing that Theon probably had eyes on her even if he wasn't there made Arya even more confident.
Last night she said,
"Oh, baby, don't feel so down.
Oh, it turns me off,
When I feel left out."...
Ok, that was it! Creepy guy had blatantly grabbed her ass and slobbered all over her ear as he; I guess tried to sing at her?!
"Listen to me Bub..." Arya turned around and only saw a massive back. Shit, I'm gonna need Asha, not Theon; she thought as she saw that creepy guy was a giant but looking up (a lot) she saw feet dangling as well.
"Drink your beer and walk away before I fucking punch you to sleep"- A deep, strong voice boomed all over the dance floor even as a electric guitar was doing some serious damage on stage.
"What the..." Creepy guy was being held up by his neck by no other than Gendry Waters.
"I'm sorry Man, your girl has been shaking her ass in that poor excuse of shorts in front of everyone! Nobody knew she was taken!"- Yup, that was creepy guy's excuse, a total keeper.
"So a young girl having a good time by herself is an open invitation to grope her?!"- Gendry seethed, maybe Creepy Guy was going to explain himself better but his face was getting purple.
"Drop it Waters, it was just a misunderstanding. Let's just enjoy the night"- Another guy said standing next to Gendry while he tried to reassure the crowd that no bottles were going to be flying anytime soon.
"I give you 4 seconds to get out!"- Gendry spat as he dropped Creepy Guy on the door like a puppet, he made it out of the bar in 1.3 seconds.
"Hey Bullhead! Nice to see... Hey, let go of my arm!" Arya whined as Gendry took her by the arm into the far side of the dance floor into another private booth, several Lettermen were sitting there but quickly scattered as they saw Gendry.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?"- Gendry yelled at her even louder than he did to Creepy Guy.
"Well hello to you too!" She said rubbing her arm. Gendry was strong.
"Don't be a wise-ass Arya Lyanna! The guy was totally right! What the hell are you doing here alone, drinking and wearing that!?"-
"So you're pissed off I stole one of your t-shirts the last time you went to Winterfell?" Arya said as Gendry seemed as if he was about to explode frantically running his hands over his hair, it was long, covering his eyes and neck. He needed a haircut but he looked pretty good. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"I don't know! Maybe I'm actually in college, maybe I'm actually the quarterback of the winning team and yeah, I'm legal enough to go to bars. How did you even manage to get served?"- Oh yeah; Pike U versus Storms End University; whops. Arya bit her lip refusing to out her source but it was pretty obvious "Greyjoy... I'll fucking kill him! I'm calling your father right this second!"-
"No don't!" Arya said acting fast throwing herself at Gendry like a monkey and grabbing his cell phone from his huge hands. She jumped with so much force that he stumbled into the booth with her on top.
"Give me back my cell phone Arya!"- He said in his no nonsense voice, come to think of it. Gendry was always so serious. He should live a little just like Shireen was trying... Speaking of which.
"You can't! Dad think's I'm at Shireen's and then we'll both get into trouble!"
"And what does my cousin have to do with anything?"-
"Ok... I take it from your reaction out there and the lady's appearance that I have finally met the famous Arya Stark!"-
"I'm not a Lady / Fuck off Thoros" - They both barked to the guy that was next to Gendry on the dance floor.
"I'm sorry... but you guys are aware that we're in public right?"- Thoros said gesturing towards them. Arya was straddling Gendry while his hands were splayed on her thighs. On cue Gendry's face went red but Arya ignored the newcomer and snuggled even further on Gendry's lap grabbing him his face between her two hands.
"Gendry I'm going to need you to not freak out!"
"Areyouonadate?"- Gendry blurted while Thoros snickered in the background.
"What? No! I'm just here as moral support. Shireen's the one who dipping her feet on the dating scene"
"Thank God"- Gendry muttered as she felt his body relax only to wind itself up in seconds "WHAT? SHIREEN?"- Gendry's voice was deep as hell, by now several people were looking at their booth.
"Shhhhh... shut up Stupid! You'll ruin everything!"
"Where is she?"- Gendry said getting up taking Arya with him still in his arms as if she was weightless. Arya tried to hide the giggle that came out of nowhere.
"Gendry Shireen's just up for a breather. Yeah, she chose the worst persons to do it with but still. Don't embarrass her or she'll never leave her house again"
"She your only cousin right? The one with the Greyscale?"- Thoros asked while scanning the room with Gendry.
"She's not the one with the Greyscale"- Gendry growled always protective towards Shireen. "She's my baby cousin, the only girl in the family. Not to mention my Uncle Stannis's daughter"-
"Hey I didn't say anything, you've shown me pictures. I think she's cute"- Gendry smacked Thoros's head as he finally saw Shireen, curiously she was talking to a guy while Osha was standing alone, fuming. Go Shireen! Gendry was making his way over the dance-floor when Arya pinched his nipple.
"Ouch! What are you, 6?"-
"You're going to make a scene!"
"I'm going to remove the sleazeball that's hitting on my baby cousin!"-
"She's not a baby and..." Arya looked over and saw that the guy really did look like a sleaze. "She can take care of herself, if not; I got her back"
"Your back almost started a bar fight!"-
"I had it all perfectly under control" She said with a smug grin on her face quickly replaced by her best puppy eyes "Please Gendry pleeeeeeease don't mess this up!"
"Give me one good reason why I should let you guys alone in a bar with drunk college students?"-
"Because I'll owe you!"
"Come again?"- Gendry asked.
"A favor! Anytime, anywhere; I'm your girl!" Gendry stopped walking and had an odd look in his eyes which were now zooming in on her like a hawk. His hands splayed right under her ass gripped her harder while he licked his lips and watched her for what seemed an eternity.
"I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm pretty sure that guy wants to get to second base and your cousin isn't having it"- Thoros said breaking their little moment. Gendry made a sound more animal than human as he began walking again so Arya did what she did best; improvised.
"Hey guys, these fine gentlemen wanted to buy us some drinks. What do you say?" Osha practically was a puddle of drool on the floor looking at Gendry while Jeyne magically appeared wiping her mouth off. Yuck!... There was a quick stare-off between Gendry and the guy hitting on Shireen but surprisingly Thoros stepped him yet again. The surprising part?
"Good Evening Blue eyes, my name is Thoros and I will be your knight in shinning armor for the rest of the evening"- Thoros was putting the moves on Shireen himself. Now that was an interesting turn of events! Thoros was built the same as Gendry; muscles all around, strong legs, even stronger arms and a broad back, he was clearly part of the football team as well. He had a welcoming smile, bright sparkling eyes and a red mop of hair held up in a messy pony tail on the top of his head. Yup, he was a member of the hot squad as well.
"Now wait a minute!"- Arya cut Gendry by yanking him by the ear like a very overgrown baby.
"You are going to completely embarrass Shireen is you tell everyone your her cousin! Nobody knows you guys are related, just stay quiet and be the hot guy that buys us drinks" Gendry didn't have a chance to retort when Jeyne and Osha pounced on him while Arya went back to the bar. Staring back she saw that other guys from the football team had joined their table along with Walda and were happily conversing especially Shireen, all the guys were laughing and doting on her but it was Thoros who casually had his arms wrapped around her.
"How is it that you end up in these ridiculous schemes and drag me in them? She'll have a bottle of water thank you!"- Gendry said standing behind Arya, grabbing the beer the bartender just left for her.
"Don't know..." She shrugged as she took a minute to look at Gendry. He was really good looking and worth big buck since Robert acknowledged him but he still gave you that vibe of the boy next door. He's clothes looked well worn while he greeted everyone who said Hi to him. Every guy in the room seemed to gravitate towards him in reverence congratulating him on the big win while all female eyes were zoomed in on his every move.
"So... wheres your date?"- He asked suddenly out of the blue. Blue like his eyes; Arya giggled thankful Gendry took the beer away from her.
"I don't date Gendry, it isn't my thing!"
"Oh really, so you came here just to ogle the lead singer from out far?"- Gendry flashed his dimpled smile at her, looking relaxed all the sudden.
"You know me; I'm a groupie all the way!" Arya said winking at him both laughing as they remembered that time Jon wanted to start a band. Let just say the attic back in Winterfell had lots of instruments serving as dust containers.
After that they went back into their usual banter. Both wanting to know how they were doing in school, their plans towards the future, anything that came to mind. People came flooding by to talk to Gendry and he introduced Arya to all of then with pride and a hand on her lower back. The band came back from their quick brake, ready for their encore performance.
I waited for ya
I waited for ya
I waited on ya
But now I don't...
"May I have this dance M'lady?"-
"Ugh... I love this song!" Arya yelled to no one in particular.
"I know; I want my cd back by the way"- Gendry grinned as he took her hand and led them to the dance floor.
It was comical seeing them together, Gendry was huge while Arya barely made it to his collarbone, there wasn't enough space to dance and the song wasn't too slow nor to fast so they didn't know what to do.
"Fuck it..."- Gendry said hoisting Arya up in his arms again while she instinctively wrapped hers around his neck. "Best seat in the house"- He said looking at her a little too long than usual.
You didn't see it
I didn't see it
I didn't see it
But now, oh, I do...
"I've missed you ya know..."-
"Right back at ya Waters" Arya replied getting his hair out of his eyes. Gendry had that just fucked hair women would kill for! It was soft, thick and a deep mahogany color that made his eyes pop even more.
I play your game
I play your game
Now
I play your game
I play your game...
"Uhmm you wanna go outside and get some fresh air?" Gendry said looking uneasy.
"Why?" Arya replied tightening her arms around him not caring by now how she'd look. She wasn't drunk but she had that delightful buzz that made you want to smile at the world.
I take my chances alone
Get on your horse and be gone
I will not wait up for you anymore
So you can ask me if something is wrong
Will you go?
I don't know anymore...
Gendry got all serious sporting his infamous thinking face as he stopped swaying to the music and caressed her back
"Arya I..."- He gulped and for a second Arya thought Gendry was going to kiss her but she'll never know because they were interrupted.
"Hey... keep it PG Waters, you don't want to give your little cousin a bad example do you?"- Thoros said giving Gendry a friendly punch. Shireen on the other hand was blushing up a storm but didn't miss the tension between his cousin and her best friend.
"You! Me! Boogie down!" Arya said taking Shireen hands and pushing away the awkward moment.
The band played a couple more songs and before they knew it was 2.30 in the morning and they were all saying their goodbyes. Gendry's friends definitively took one for the team as Osha, Jeyne and Walda were gushing about the awesome time they had and were already planning their outing with Shireen for the next weekend. Fat chance!
"I think we can say the night was a success young Waters" Arya said as they watched from afar as Thoros said goodbye to Shireen. Gendry rolled his eyes and Arya would give her soul to be a fly on the wall when those two got to back to their dorm-room.
"Call me the second you get back to the house"-
"Yes Father..."
"Maybe you guys should stay here and leave in the morning. There's an hotel nearby"-
"I think Stannis would draw the line on not sleeping in the house Gendry. Besides, it's only a 30 minute ride. With Osha snoring we'll be back in no time"
"Don't speed!"-
"Shireen is practically a member of the senior citizens drivers club!"
"And If I see you wearing those shorts again I'm personally chaining you to my bed young lady!"-
"Uh? Wait! What? Gendry put me down!" Arya squealed as Gendry picked her up caveman style and smacked her ass earning them cat calls and whistles. "You know; playing the part of the hot guy that bought you drink"- He whispered as he dropped her inside next to Shireen on her SUV.
"You'll pay for that Waters" Arya growled, her face hot and red from embarrassment.
"Yeah... I'm looking forward to it. And also on collecting my favor"- He winked, gave her a loving kiss on her forehead then waved goodbye as Shireen rode off going for tonight's choice of music and blasting the song Instant Crush on her sound system.
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SONGS: Someday, Last Nite, Chances by The Strokes.
Instant Crush by Daft Punk with Julian Casablancas.