Disclaimer: Game of Thrones is D&D's property, after being GRRM's property. Or else, Lancel would be the happiest kid in Westeros, should it be mine.
Summary: It had started with a simple and harmless enough talk between those two.
WARNING! THIS STORY CONTAINS THEMES SUCH AS SEXUALITY, A MALE PAIRING ( A MAN LOVING ANOTHER MAN ). IF YOU DO NOT FEEL AT EASE WITH THOSE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SKIP TO ANOTHER STORY.
The power of words
Chapter 8
To say Theon was surprised was an understatement. Walking outside of the main building, he saw Lancel talking with a girl. It took a moment for him to actually understand the situation. Lancel was talking to a girl. The guy barely talked to anyone around. Getting a bit closer, he managed to have a better look at the woman. He recognized her immediately.
Amerei Frey, better known as Gatehouse Ami while in highschool.
Better known for being Lancel's ex girlfriend.
While he had graduated when it happened, due to his connexions and friendships, Theon was still aware of all the little gossips from his former school and people had found it incredible, a sex addict woman with a pious man. They had beaten all the odds and had stayed together for a long time, before seperating and remaining on excellent terms. Amerei was one of the few to defend Lancel's name. However, she didn't attend this university and it had contributed to Lancel's isolation here. She was so fierce in protecting the guy! He had been one of the few to actually try and understand her, to see past her "slutty" ways, who didn't judge. Lancel had been a lucky guy, dating such a cute girl. Amerei was tall and had long legs she liked to expose to the sun. Brown doe eyes, long strawberry blonde hair, gifted when it came to breasts and butt, the only thing that could work against her would be her chinless pinched face, still it gave her a charm. For some reason, her presence bothered Theon. Which was stupid, he knew. He had no right to say anything about Lancel's love life.
"What if she's here to start again with him?"
It upsetted him. He didn't know why, it did. He was ashamed, because Lancel deserved to be happy and Amerei had made him happy while they were together. His uneasiness only got worse when Lancel hugged her, when they finally shared a laugh, turning her sad face into a joyful one.
"You mean it?" He heard his friend say, his voice shaking with emotion
Amerei simply nodded. Theon decided to step forward, it seemed the conversation was almost over, besides, what was wrong in saying hi?
"Hey!" Lancel greeted "Theon, meet Amerei. Amerei, this is Theon."
Amerei had a bright smile. Theon noticed her eyes were red and her cheeks were wet.
"Glad to meet you. Lancel can't stop talking about you, I'm glad I can finally meet his friend!" She told him
"As I'm glad to meet his friend too." He replied
Turning to Lancel, she said:
"Thank you so much. For everything. I feel better already."
"You're welcome. You're not alone, don't forget it."
"You can tell your family and even your friends. You're right, after all, this is a happy event."
She bid them goodbye and as the boys watched her leave, after a few moments, Lancel dropped the bomb:
"Amerei is pregnant."
Theon went completely numb for a few seconds, before he managed to ask if congratulations were in order for him. Lancel looked puzzled.
"You're the dad, right?"
The young man's cheeks became red but he shook his head in denial.
"She'd be far more advanced in her pregnancy or I'd be a dad already, if I had fathered her child."
For yet another reason he couldn't understand, Theon felt relieved the child was not Lancel's. That was utterly childish and stupid, he knew that, but he was glad Lancel wasn't bound to Amerei with a link other than friendship. He loathed himself for wishing Lancel free so he'd remain with him. He didn't even know why he felt so jealous anyway. It wasn't healthy, being the clingy jealous friend.
"Amerei's parents have always been bordeline abusive with her." Lancel started "For them, a woman enjoying sex is a slut. So, for them, to have an unwed pregnant college student for a daughter, it's an insult. They want to kick her out, since she refuses to abort."
Theon felt even more ashamed. Amerei seemed like a nice girl, Lancel had loved her enough to date her, he had loved her enough to remain friends with her, he was trying to help her, like the amazing man he was. And here he was, Theon Greyjoy, jealous of a pregnant girl, almost disowned by her parents, because she liked to have fun with her body and because she wanted to keep her baby.
"What about the dad?"
"He doesn't know yet and from what I know, their relationship is only starting. I told Amerei not to worry. There's no way I'm leaving her homeless. I have several options."
Lancel finally smiled.
"And I'd be a horrible godfather if I let my godchild sleep in the streets."
Theon looked at him in awe.
"You're the godfather?!"
"Amerei just asked me."
Lancel's joy was absolutely touching and Theon found himself smiling with him. Being a godparent was something Lancel would take on with an absolute dedication, and not just on the spoiling part. He'd care for the child, he'd help him with his spirituality, he'd be what the Seven wrote about being a godparent. Amerei had offered him one of the greatest honours for a pious man.
"I'm surprised the kid will be baptized."
"I was surprised too. But I'm just so touched and proud she thought of me for that!"
"You'll be an amazing godfather."
"I'll try my best."
It was still a bond with her, he knew. But his jealousy had vanished. He felt too ashamed of his reactions towards Amerei, who was in such a dire situation and Lancel was happy. That was all that mattered.
Lancel was happy.
"You never had someone else after Ami?" He asked, out of the blue
Lancel raised an eyebrow, surprised by the question but replied nonetheless.
"No. It didn't feel right. I didn't meet anyone I felt could be a special someone."
"No homo saying that but you're kinda hot, you could have any woman at your feet."
"Love and sex don't feel the same. I want Love. I believe in Love."
"You want the Disney romance?"
"I want to live with someone I love, not someone I only lust after."
Theon tried to imagine himself settled down with a girl, with children and he had to admit the idea had its appeal. He could understand.
"You're free tonight?" Lancel asked
He nodded.
"Good. Because I'm definitely going to celebrate my upcoming godchild."
Theon smirked.
To Be Continued
