Game of Thrones: Healing the Broken
Chapter 9 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 9
Meera smiled lightly as she entered the maternity shop; relieved that things were looking up at last. She wasn't alone either, for with her was Lily Fenn.
"Thanks for coming Lily."
The girl grinned. "It's no trouble; besides, since I've been hanging out with Jojen so much; I think it would be nice for me to get to know you better too."
Meera smiled widely at that. "Oh, that's nice. I think it's great you and Jojen are friends."
"Yeah, he...he told me what happened." Lily replied softly.
That surprised Meera; she hadn't expected Jojen to open up so much like that. Still, it was good that he had. It meant he felt he could trust Lily; and that was something Jojen really needed after what happened to him.
"That's...amazing, yet wonderful." She remarked. "So, um..."
Lily laughed. "Yeah, let's go and check this place out. See if we can find some sweet stuff for you and the baby."
Meera smiled widely, hand resting on her now swollen stomach. They were soon within the store, searching the shelves, perusing the various items..
"So, um, do you and Bran know what you're having yet?" Lily asked casually.
Meera nodded. "Yeah, I got the ultrasound three days ago, we're having a boy."
Lily grinned at that. "Cool. Let's see now."
They continued with their baby shopping, all the while talking casually to each other; getting to know one another better.
Shortly after finishing their baby shopping the two young ladies sat at the mall's foot court, having ordered food and drink they continued to talk.
"So, what led you to become friends with Jojen?" Meera asked.
Lily thought for a moment. "I...I'd seen him every now and again, he always looked so lonely. I just, wanted to help him. I didn't know why he was so lonely and why he seemed so, closed off. I thought he was just shy, until he told me the truth."
Meera smiled. "I see; you wanted to help him then?"
Lily actually looked suddenly awkward. "I...Yeah; although I have to admit, it wasn't long before...something happened."
That caught Meera's attention. "What, what do you mean?"
"I...It sounds, strange, admitting it. But...even when I first saw Jojen, I began..." Lily began, but then sighed. "I had almost instantly formed a crush on your brother, I was love struck the moment I saw him."
Meera's eyes widened. "What, wow, that's...So, do you…?"
"Now, now it's stronger...I don't just have a crush. I feel..." Lily continued. "I love him."
"You, so, you love my brother...yet in all this time, you've said nothing. Is it, because of what's happened to him, you don't want to scare him?" Meera asked.
Lily nodded and Meera gasped. She couldn't help but admire Lily even more now. She had done her best to help Jojen, to try and overcome his fears. She was in love with Jojen and yet didn't act on her feelings, out of respect for Jojen's issues.
Within the new apartment that Bran and Meera had been able to get for themselves, to have somewhere for themselves, for when the baby came, Bran was busy getting ready. Jojen was there too, the two of them smiling.
"Alright let's get started." Bran said.
Jojen nodded. "Right, now, where to begin?"
Bran nodded and told him. They were working together, setting things up for the nursery.
Bran nodded. "So, bet you're excited at becoming an uncle"
"Yeah; it's...I was shocked at first I'll admit; but it's cool. I'm happy for you guys, really." Jojen replied with a laugh. "Do you guys know if…?"
"Boy, we're having a son." Bran replied.
Jojen grinned. "Cool."
He already couldn't wait to meet his nephew. While they worked, Bran couldn't help but wonder.
"Say, have you heard from Meera today?"
Jojen nodded, smiling. "Yeah, she's out baby shopping. Lily took her this morning, give them a chance to get to know each other."
Bran couldn't help but smile at that; noting that Jojen's expression changed whenever he mentioned Lily. It was clear that, despite his issues, Jojen seemed to be very different around her. It was certainly a sign of hope for Jojen, after so long.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
