I've got to save everyone. My plan NEEDS to work. There is no other way… Sam thought as she sat breakfast the morning of the King's arrival. Her heart was beating so loud she was sure all of Winterfell could hear it. Everyone was all cheerful and excited while Sam fought to keep her food down.

Once breakfast was over, everyone was told to go about their regular business but to not get dirty since the King was due to arrive at some point in the day. And finally around mid-day was everyone informed that the King was close.

Sam found herself standing next to Jon, right behind Robb. Sam was pretty sure she was going to throw up everything she had eaten in the last night but she tried to calm herself by squeezing an imaginary stress ball.

"Nervous?" questioned Jon as he looked at the brunette at his side.

"No, I am just…..cold!"

"You should have worn your gloves."

"Thanks mom!" Sam said as she rolled her eyes.

"Where's Arya?"Cat asked as she searched for her youngest daughter. "Sansa, where is your sister?" Cat asked Sansa who just shrugged in reply.

Sam chuckled lightly and muttered "Classic" because if anyone was to cause trouble it would be Arya.

"I bet she is going to make a grand entrance once the King is here." Joked Jon.

"That's a bet I am willing to take. I bet she will let the chickens out." Replied Theon.

Which caused Jon, Sam and Theon to laugh to themselves and Robb turned around which a questioningly look as to see what the three where giggling about.

"Someone is jealous he isn't in on the joke." Commented Sam as she smiled at Robb

"He wishes he was one of us." Joked Theon

"He wishes he had my good looks." Commented Jon.

Before Robb could reply to the laughing three, Cat turned and gave them all a glare that that they all knew it meant 'shut up now or you'll be in deep trouble'.

"Hey, hey what are you doing with that on?" Ned questioned Arya who had just run up with a helmet on.

Sam's face broke out into a smile, along with Robb and Jon's once they saw Arya and she slightly giggled to herself once Ned removed the helmet and she pushed her way between Sansa and Bran.

But Sam's smile disappeared once the horsemen started to come into the courtyard of Winterfell. She took a deep breath in hopes to dispel her fear but as she tried to exhale it caught in her throat as she saw Joffrey and the Queen's Carriage ride in.

There is nothing like a big brother's protectiveness and dislike…. Sam mused as she watched Robb watch watching Sansa stare affectionately at Joffrey and see his stance take a more protective stature.

Sam tried to calm her breathing as the King came forward and told everyone to stand; at this point it had basically turned into pregnancy labor breathing.

"Your grace." Said Ned as he made a slight bow to the King.

"You've gotten fat!" commented the King

All the Stark children turned to their father to see what his reaction would be while Sam bite her lip to hide her smile as she what would transpire.

"Cat!" The King said as he hugged (awkwardly) Cat and ruffled Rickon's hair.

He is so drunk. Sam thought as she watched the King interact with the Ned as the reminisced.

Sam bite her lip in fear as she watched the Queen leave her carriage.

"Where's the Imp?" Arya asked Sansa who told her to shut up.

"Sam! Psst Sam!" whispered Arya.

Sam shook her head and Aya and motioned for her to turn around as she mouthed the words 'TURN AROUND', she wanted to stay as far away from the attention as possible.

"And who do we have here? You must be Robb." The King said as he moved along the Stark line. "I hear you are to be wed to Harold Matthews daughter, where is she?"

So much for not getting attention Sam thought as Robb moved aside and she was face to face with the King. Sam was pretty sure she looked like a deer in headlights at the moment.

"Ah! A beauty just like your mother! Your father would have been proud!" the King stated as he looked her over "You are a lucky man Robb!" The King as he patted Robb on the shoulder and then moved down the rest of the line.

Sam shut her eyes and let out the breath she was holding and once she opened her eyes, she found Jamie 'The Kingslayer' Lannister looking over at her. Sam tired her hardest to hide the look of disgust from her face but she was pretty sure she was failing. Once Jaime saw that he was caught staring, he gave Sam a smile that Sam was sure would have made women fall for him but all she could think about was how he was sleeping with his sister.

Sam mentally rolled her eyes and she watched the Queen strut up to Ned.

"Take me to your crypt. I want to pay my respects." Instructed the King

"We've been riding for a month, my love. Surely the dead could wait. "Commented the Queen

"Ned!" the King called as he walked away.

Can anybody say dysfunctional marriage?! Sam thought as she watched the scene before her.

As the Queen walked over to Jaime to find the where about of their other brother, Arya walked over to Sam.

"Sam! Where the Imp?! I want to see him!" Arya complained as she hung on Sam's arm.

"Why are you asking me? I'm sure he will show up later."

"Stop whining Arya!" Instrcuted Sansa as she glared at her sister.

"Ugh, you are so annoying! Why are you being so annoying?!" Screamed Arya as she glared back at Sansa

"Now, now guys. This is not the time to fight, at least try to act like you like each other." Instructed Jon as he tried to calm the two.

"Are you alright?" Sam asked as she watched Robb cross his arms and frown as he watched Sansa. Sam could tell that Sansa was trying to keep her cool and look adult so Joffrey would like her and Sam could see that Robb understood her plan also and did not like it.

"I am just fine, why would you ask?" questioned Robb as he tore his eyes away from watching Sansa.

"I ask because I am pretty sure everyone in Winterfell could feel your dislike of Joffrey."

"I do not dislike him."

"Really Robb?! Then what do you call your death glares in his direction? And your obvious dislike that Sansa seems to be interested in him. I mean mind you, I think she is choosing a very bad BAD choice of boy to go after because he is a rightful jerk and not even a good looking one at that! But if you push her, it will only make her want him more" Rambled Sam

"He is a royal prick." Robb said as he glared at Joffrey.

"I know handsome, I know." Sam said as took one of his hands and gave it a squeeze. But as Sam tired to realse her hand, she was stopped by Robb tightening his grip.

"Um, Robb? May I please have my hand back? I kinda need it." Sam said as she tried to tug it back which only caused Robb to bring it up to his lips and place a kiss on her knuckles.

Normally, Sam would think this was a sweet romantic gesture but she knew better; Robb wasn't big on PDA unless he was jealous and trying to prove a point and that point being that Sam was his. From the corner of her eye, she saw Jaime and Joffrey watching. You are one smooth idiot Robb Stark. Obviously Sam was not the only person who noticed Jaime Lannister checking her out and obviously it kicked in Robb's possessive side.

Sam just smiled at Robb and linked her arm threw Robb's. "You do not have to worry, I do not do blondes. I am more of a blue eyed auburn kind of woman."

Robb just smirked at Sam in reply.

Sam could tell that shit was about to hit the fan and that knowledge did not stop her heart which was beating in overdrive.

I am so so so sorry! I have an excuse but I doubt you all want to hear it! I promise I will make another chapter before the week is over!

Enjoy reading and reviews are welcome :)