Game of Thrones: Growing Fast

Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 2

Catelyn was still in shock, trembling, unsure what to think, say or do. She had just discovered the truth; she was pregnant; pregnant with her boyfriend's child. She was only seventeen, still in high school, but was pregnant. Lysa bit her lip as she tried to calm Catelyn, gently rubbing her back, holding onto her hand.

"Lysa, what, what am I gonna do, I can't…" She choked out.

Lysa shook her head. "Cat, calm down, just take a deep breath, we have to work through this rationally."

Cat wanted to scream, to shout; but instead, she did as Lysa said and took several deep breaths, gradually calming down.

"Now, what exactly do you intend to do?" Lysa asked. "Are you gonna keep the baby?"

Catelyn nodded, suddenly frantic again. "What, of course, Lysa, I can't just…that's murder."

Lysa nodded again. "Of course, of course; I understand. Now…this obviously isn't gonna stay secret forever, so…"

Catelyn tensed again as she realized Lysa was right.

"Oh Gods, how…what am I gonna say to…to everyone?" She vocalized her panic.

Lysa stood up, helping Cat stand as she spoke. "Now Cat, one step at a time…Right now, your number one priority should be obvious."

Cat realized immediately what she meant. "Of, of course, I need, I need to tell Ned."

She thought carefully, trying to figure out how to do it. Nothing special came to her, so she was left with only one option really; she'd call him, arrange to meet and simply tell him, face to face.

Catelyn sat on the bench at the park, fidgeting awkwardly. She was waiting for her boyfriend to arrive; she carefully checked her watch, it wasn't time yet. She therefore wasn't worried; she knew Ned well and when he wasn't on time, he was early. Finally he arrived; she smiled when she saw him. Like her Ned was seventeen; with the typical features of his family; brown hair, grey eyes and a long narrow face.

As was typical for Ned, he was dressed up well, even though it was a weekend and many people dressed casually. He smiled too when he saw her; replacing his usual serious look. That was something that always amazed her, Ned was usually quiet and sometimes sombre. But around her he changed, becoming more open, smiling easily and actually, at times, acting more teenager than adult.

He soon reached the bench and sat down, leaning in to kiss her. She kissed him back and they parted.

"Hey Cat, what's up?" He asked. "I was surprised when you called me out of the blue like that?"

Cat nodded and bit her lip. "Ned I…I have something I have to tell you. It's; it's not easy but…"

She saw Ned tense and she was afraid again.

He seemed to be weighing his options before speaking again. "Cat?"

"Ned, I…I'm pregnant." She said at last, tears forming in her eyes. "I'm sorry, I…"

Ned sat, stunned and Cat was afraid, too afraid, before he could reply, she stood up and ran, not hearing him calling after her as he recovered.

Eddard walked home in a daze; he was still unsure what to think or do. He had just heard from his girlfriend that she was pregnant. That one time they had sex, when neither of them could remember using protection, and she was pregnant.

'I, I got my girlfriend pregnant; Gods…She didn't even wait for me to say anything, Cat, are you really that scared?' He thought sadly. 'Gods and now I have to…What's dad gonna say; things are already difficult for our family.'

Preparing himself for the inevitable; Ned entered the house and was greeted almost at once by his younger brother, Benjen.

"There you are, Ned, Dad was wondering where you disappeared to." He said.

Ned bit his lip. "Thanks for letting me know Benjen…I better; I better go and see him."

Benjen could see Ned was troubled and simply nodded before heading through to the living room. As he passed the living room; Eddard spotted Benjen sitting on the sofa, next to a girl, older than him, but younger than Ned, their sister Lyanna. The only family member not at home was Eddard's older brother Brandon, who was in Dorne with his fiancée.

Lyanna looked up at that moment and smiled at Ned; although she was clearly uncomfortable. Ned nodded and made his way through to his father's study.

He knocked and entered. Rickard looked up and smiled; looking relieved.

"Eddard, where did you go?"

Ned sighed. "Sorry dad, I should have told you…I just, went to see Cat."

Rickard immediately picked up on his hesitance and he narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

"What's going on?" He asked in a voice that practically demanded the truth be told.

Taking a shaky breath, Ned admitted. "I'm sorry dad…Cat, Cat is pregnant."

Rickard's eyes widened and he nearly shouted. "What? You…Ned, you got your girlfriend pregnant, you are both only teenagers, still in school."

"I know Dad…"

"Things are already complex enough for this family, in case you've forgotten. Lyanna is pregnant too; with a married man's child I might add." Rickard remarked; his temper getting the better of him.

Ned had a sneaking suspicion that Benjen and Lyanna were eavesdropping by the door. But didn't care, it would save him having to tell them later.

"Dad, I'm sorry; I know, I get it…But, I know Cat." He said at last. "She'll want to keep the baby and I'm standing by her.

Rickard shook his head. "Boy, you better."

Relieved that his father at least wasn't forcing the issue; Ned nodded and left; he had to speak to Cat again.

Cat found herself returning to the park; she was worked up, in a terrible state again. She had received a text from Ned, telling her he wanted to talk to her again, asking to meet him at the park. Lysa convinced her to go, saying she never gave him a chance earlier.

'It doesn't make any difference. I know he won't want this baby.' She thought miserably. 'He'll hate me for ruining his life.'

She found Ned, waiting for her; she approached; bracing herself for what she felt was the inevitable.

To her surprise Ned smiled. "Cat, thank the Gods. I was worried you wouldn't come."
"Ned, I…" She didn't know what to say.

But then, Ned spoke again. "Cat; listen, I know you, I know you'll want to keep the baby…I love you and I'm by your side, no matter what…Truth be told, I want this baby too; it's our baby; Cat."

With that he hugged her and, bursting into happy tears; Cat returned the embrace; overjoyed that, contrary to what she thought, she had Ned's love and support.

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