Game of Thrones: Fresh New Start

Chapter 11 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 11

Rickon smiled as he looked around the school hall. The school had organized a charity event, with many different stalls set up around the hall. As it was on school grounds and still winter, the students wore their specified uniforms. Rickon normally disliked these events, he appreciated their purpose true, but the events themselves he found boring. This time however, he more than willingly made an exception; since it meant he got to spend a lot of time with Shireen. Following their kiss in the parking lot after leaving the cinema they had gone to get a burger to eat; Rickon then drove her home. He had walked her up to the front door and they had kissed again before she headed inside. The memory of that night still stuck with him and brought a smile to his face whenever he thought about it. He looked over at Shireen who was sitting next to him, checking over their stall, making sure they had everything. Their stall was selling items of home bakery, such as the cookies Shireen had made, or his mother's famous lemon cakes. Shireen noticed his glance in her direction and turned to smile at him. Still smiling himself he leaned over and kissed her cheek. They quickly straightened up however as a customer approached them.

As they finished serving the customer Rickon looked around the hall again. He smirked as he noticed Bran and Meera were also present, talking with Meera's younger brother, Bran's best friend, Jojen. They were running a second hand book stall together; something Rickon found fitting, given how nerdy the two boys were. Rickon wondered just how Meera ended up attracted to Bran; it seemed the very traits about him that would normally be a turn off for girls, only endeared him to her more.

'Well, to each their own I guess.' He thought to himself.

As Meera didn't go to the school, she was wearing a simple pair of jeans and a T-shirt, as well as sneakers. She also wore a name badge, which indicated she was here as Bran's guest. Rickon looked around some more and spotted Arya; she was at a stall which sold hand-crafted goods; mostly stuff made by Gendry and embroideries Sansa had made for the occasion. Gendry was sitting beside her and even while selling, they had their arms around each other. Like Meera, Gendry was dressed casually with a name badge indicating he was here as Arya's guest. The name badges were to aid the staff in verified where everyone was in the event of the fire alarm going off or something similar. He spoke casually to one of their customers as they browsed and helped as Shireen handled the money transaction.

She turned to him and smiled. "It's going well; my cookies and your mother's lemon cakes are our bestsellers."

"I'm not surprised." Rickon replied with a grin. "I tried them both myself, they're amazing. Don't worry, I did put the money in for them."

Shireen laughed and took his hand, gently squeezing it as they continued their work.

Meanwhile, over at the used book stand, Bran smiled as he and Jojen finished serving their latest customer. Meera was talking to another prospective customer about a few of the books. Bran meanwhile was lost in his thoughts as he watched Meera. He smiled widely as he observed her. Meera wasn't what many girls, particularly at school, considered traditionally beautiful. He had heard many of them derisively commenting on Meera being flat-chested, or having no curves; they were appalled by her rather messy, short curly hair, or her baggy clothes.

'They don't see her like I do, they can't see how truly beautiful she is.' He thought to himself. 'It's sad; but, no matter what they say, I know the truth, I know how beautiful Meera really is.'

Secure in that knowledge; when Meera sat down after the customer made their purchase, Bran moved a little closer to her. Noticing this Meera smiled and leaned in as he slipped his arm around her waist. Jojen suddenly seemed very interested in the books as Bran and Meera shared a quick, yet loving, kiss. As they settled back in their seats, waiting for their next customer; Meera leaned in and whispered to him.

"I'm free for the rest of this week if you want to arrange a date."

Bran smiled and replied. "Sounds good to me, I'll let you know once I'm certain when I'm free too."

She nodded and they then returned to acting as if nothing had happened. Jojen smirked; despite their best efforts, the two of them couldn't be more obvious about their plans if they tried.

Arya smirked and nudged Gendry's ribs, causing him to jerk his hand back from its place on her thigh.

"What?" He asked quietly.

Arya shook her head. "Don't forget why we're here; you can do that later."

Gendry sighed. "Fine, whatever you say Arry."

After completing a transaction with a customer she grinned at him.

"It'll be better this way, later I doubt I'll be wearing tights…Or even this skirt."

"Arry." He groaned, shaking his head.

She just laughed and kissed him before resuming her seat. Gendry sighed and smiled at her.

He couldn't help but think to himself. 'What did I do to deserve her…someone so, perfect.'

He honestly couldn't find a single thing he didn't love about Arya. Even their height difference he found cute; the casual way she wore her shoulder length hair, the way her grey eyes changed shade with her mood. Even the way she kept hitting him and calling him stupid. Her punches, pokes and nudges never actually hurt him, thanks to the vast difference in their builds. He also knew she called him that affectionately, it was all there in her tone of voice.

Arya looked over at him and smiled. "I promise, once we're done here, we can take your car and go for a drive…maybe more."

He laughed and shook his head. "Sure, but not in the car…If you're suggesting what I think, you deserve to have it done right, properly. The car's too camped anyway."

"Deal." Arya replied with a wide grin.

Both smiling, anticipating what was to come; they continued to work, waiting impatiently.

Rickon checked his watch, noting how much time had already passed. They were still doing well, in fact, they were nearly sold out.

"This has been great." He told Shireen. "I'm glad you were here, you're what made it possibly for me to do this."

Shireen blushed and smiled. "Thanks…So um, when do you want to go on another date?"

Rickon's smile widened. "I'd say anytime you like. Although; we probably would be better waiting till around spring, when it's warmer."

Shireen nodded in agreement and they began making plans; both excited by the prospect.

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