Game of Thrones: For the Love of a Lion

Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Note, I was informed of an error in the last chapter where I gave two different ages for Bran, just to verify the correct age for Bran in this story is 16.

Now onto thee story.

Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.

Chapter 2

Tommen smiled as he walked through the school corridors; it had been three days since the field trip. He smiled as he recalled his conversation with Robin.

'He's a nice guy; friendly too, once he gets over his shyness.' Tommen pondered. I should really talk to him again…He always looks so lonely; I think he'd appreciate having a friend.'

It was then Tommen spotted the boy in question; further up the corridor. He jogged towards him.

"Hey Robin." He called out as he got closer.

The boy turned, eyes wide. "Oh, Tommen?"

Robin was quite startled to see Tommen; despite himself his gaze flickered over Tommen's legs again, he quickly brought it back to the boy's face. That was only marginally better however. Tommen seemed oblivious however as he smiled.

"I was looking for you; wondering if you wanted to hang out for a while." He said cheerfully.

Robin seemed even more startled by this. "Wha…why?"

Tommen, never losing his smile, shrugged. "You seem like an alright guy, kinda person I could be friends with."

Robin bit his lip at that. "Oh, you really think so?"

"Why wouldn't I?"

Robin sighed. "It's just, you're one of the popular people; I'm…well look at me, some skinny weakling, sickly, not exactly the type of person people would like to hang around with."

Tommen shook his head. "That's not a good reason not to be friends with someone. Besides, if you knew me in grade school, you'd wouldn't think I'd be popular. I was…I wouldn't say fat, maybe chubby. I grew out of some of it; but the rest took hard work at my Uncle Jaime's gym. So you see; just because you look a certain way doesn't mean that should define you."

Robin sighed and smiled; giving up.

In truth he just wanted to be sure about Tommen's wish to be friends. Now he was and he was happy about it; of course his attraction to Tommen made things awkward, but if he kept it under control, he was certain this would work out well. As they were walking, talking to each other, they heard footsteps and glanced up. Tommen smiled widely as they saw the person approaching, it was a young woman of eighteen, clad in the girl's version of the uniform. She was stunningly beautiful; with long wavy chestnut brown hair, brown eyes and flawless creamy skin. She had a perfect figure and carried herself confidently, completely aware of, and comfortable with, her own beauty. Robin knew, if he was straight, he would've fallen for the girl, right there and then.

"Hi Tommen." The girl greeted his new friend with a smile.

Tommen grinned at her. "Hi Margaery."

She winked and continued onwards; Tommen watched her go, a curious expression on his face.

Robin shifted awkwardly before asking. "You know her?"

Tommen turned back to him and nodded, smiling.

"Yeah, Margaery Tyrell. I um…Well, this is between us but…I kinda, have a crush on her."

Robin nodded, looking over towards Margaery as she turned the corner.

Playing along he replied. "I can see how."

Tommen laughed at that before asking. "Oh really, how about you then, you ever had a crush on anyone?"

'You.' Robin thought, blushing.

But he knew he couldn't say that.

He quickly cast about for an answer he could use; then something came to him.

"Um, not really." He replied. "The closest I ever came to a crush on someone was when I was about…eight, it was my cousin Sansa."

Tommen listened to him, raising an eyebrow.

Robin continued. "Like I said, it wasn't really a crush, but I just, I liked her, thought she was really beautiful, that's all really."

Tommen nodded, smirking. "I see; well, we're gonna have to help you with that."

Robin just shook his head; heading for his next class at the bell rang. Later, at lunch time, Robin found Tommen again, or rather, Tommen found him.

"Hey, there you are." Tommen said as he smiled. "I was wondering if you'd like to join me and my sister, and our friends, for lunch."

Robin was so mesmerized by Tommen's smile he almost didn't hear what he said.

"Huh, are, are you sure that's a good idea, I'd hate to intrude and…"

Tommen shook his head. "I invited you, so you're not intruding. It'll be great, trust me."

Robin smiled lightly and agreed; he didn't know why, but something about Tommen felt very reassuring. They walked to the cafeteria together and soon joined Tommen's friends; Robin was relieved to note he recognized some of them, since they were his cousins. Sansa, Arya and Bran Stark. They greeted him warmly; even though Arya was talking quietly on her phone to someone. He didn't recognize most of the others, due to them being Tommen's relations from his mother's side of the family, the Lannisters. He was however introduced to Sansa's boyfriend Podrick as well as Bran's friend Jojen and Tommen's cousin Shireen. Finally he was introduced to Myrcella.

Myrcella smiled sweetly at him as Tommen made the introductions.

"It's nice to meet you Robin, please, sit down." She said.

Robin thanked her and joined the group. He observed them all carefully; Myrcella had the same blonde hair and green eyes as Tommen, as well as the same healthy tan skin, although Myrcella's hair was longer and curly. Shireen Baratheon had shoulder length black hair and blue eyes, as well as burns on the left side of her face, standing out against her pale skin. He turned his attention to his cousin and their companions. Sansa and Bran took after their mother in appearance, having auburn hair and blue eyes, while Arya had the same brown hair and grey eyes as her father. Podrick had short black hair and black eyes and seemed rather friendly, when he wasn't nervous and stuttering. Jojen Reed had short messy light brown hair and green eyes; he was more mysterious than the rest, quiet yet not shy. Robin smiled as he began his lunch. He was still nervous, but Tommen had somehow managed to convince him into joining the group. He felt it was going quite well and actually felt hopeful; no longer feeling so alone.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.