Chapter 60

Daenerys Targaryen POV

I'm getting ready for prom with Cersei and Jaime in my room, Jon is picking us up and we're meeting everyone else there. Cersei is still really depressed. I don't blame her, but I have no idea how to help her. Her dress is black and lose fitting, I think she was expecting to have to cover her bump when prom rolled around.

"Are you okay, Cersei?" I ask her. "You've been surprisingly calm lately."

"I'm okay," she says. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"I just— I just wanted to make sure because of what happened."

"Dany," Cersei stops me. "I'm great. Better than ever." I can tell she doesn't want to talk about it, and she wants to forget it happened. I worry about her, but I don't know how to help her. I wish I could.

"When is Jon getting here?" Jaime asks me, changing the subject.

"In about 15 minutes," I respond, setting my makeup. "I'm almost ready, I just need to get my shoes on.

"We were planning on taking separate cars, if that's okay," Jaime says.

"Why?" I ask. "Jon is happy to take all of us."

"We just don't know how long we want to stay," Jaime responds. That makes sense, I know Cersei is still struggling. I'm hoping prom will take her mind off things. We aren't going to any after parties like we did when I went as a freshman. I'm honestly okay with that, I've done enough partying for all of high school.

We're pretty much ready to go. My dress for prom is white with golden trim. I ordered it online, and then I had to get it tailored. I'm not as excited for prom as I thought I would be, it's just a reminder to me that high school is about to end. I'm worried this is the best I'll get in life. The most popular girls always peak in high school, and I really don't want that to be me.

Jon Snow Stark POV

I can't believe I'm driving to prom with Daenerys and Cersei and Jaime Lannister. I still haven't met Dany's father, but I understand why. He still struggles, and I know he needs to adjust to normal life again. Maybe I can meet him soon, I know she wants me to.

When I pull up, Daenerys immediately walks out before I can come to the door. Cersei and Jaime follow her and get into their own car. Daenerys looks amazing, just when I thought she couldn't get more beautiful she manages to somehow.

"You look beautiful," I say as she gets into the car. "I could have come in."

"Oh that's okay," she responds. "We wanted to get going."

I start to drive towards the prom venue. "Why aren't Cersei and Jaime riding with us?"

"They don't know how long they want to stay," Daenerys says. "There aren't really any good afterparties this year, and they didn't feel like hosting." That seems weird. The Lannisters always find a way to host some rager, so this isn't like them.

When we pull up, it looks nicer than I expected. We find decent parking and go inside. Of course everyone is staring at us, well they're mostly staring at Daenerys. She's stunning, everyone knows that but tonight she's even more radiant. People are only looking at me because I'm with her.

"You're nominated for prom queen, right?" I ask her.

"I am," she responds as we go and get some drinks. "But honestly it doesn't matter to me if I win." I know that isn't true, she's definitely going to win.

We dance and talk to people, but I'm not paying much attention. Having this much attention is so new to me, but I'm trying to make a good impression for Daenerys' sake.

"Are you having fun?" She asks me. "I know this isn't really your thing."

"I am," I respond, kissing her. "I'm happy I could come with you." I really mean that. Prom seems like it is just a glorified school dance, but it's something that meant a lot to her. At least I can have an experience that will make her happy, I love seeing her happy.

Daenerys Targaryen POV

Everyone is gathered at the stage, waiting for the prom king and queen to be announced. I'm near the front so I can walk up easily if I win.

"And Winterfell's prom king this year is…" the teacher up front says. "Jaime Lannister!" There's a series of cheers as Jaime walks up on stage. They put the crown and sash on him, but he seems disinterested.

Everyone starts to quiet down. "And your queen is… Daenerys Targaryen!" The entire crowd erupts in cheers. It's weird to me that they care so much, but I'm happy I won.

I get on stage, and the teacher puts the sash and crown on me. Jaime and I grab hands and hold them up as everyone cheers. It's weird, this is all I've ever wanted since my freshman year, but I don't feel anything now that it's happened. This was what I was trying so hard for? A stupid crown and sash that will mean nothing next week? It all seems very trivial.

After Jaime and I walk off stage and take a couple pictures, I walk over to Jon. The king and queen can have a dance together if they want to, but it isn't mandatory. I know that would be awkward for Jon and Cersei if we did. Jon and I start slow dancing, he adjusts my crown and kisses me.

"You are my queen," he says to me. That just makes me smile and I kiss him again.

When he takes me home, he pulls into the driveway and parks. I get out of the car and he walks me to the door. "Would you like to come inside?" I ask.

Jon just nods. "Absolutely," he says. "I'd love to help you get out of that dress." We walk upstairs and have some of the best sex I've ever had in my life.

"Are you sure you can't stay the night?" I ask him as he's getting ready to go. "You totally can."

"My parents will be really mad if I do that," he replies. "My dad isn't stoked that I'm dating you."

"Why?"

"I have no idea, Dany. He won't really give me an explanation. I don't care, I like you and he has no room to judge me." He gives me a kiss and walks out. I watch him pull out of the driveway and drive away.

This night was truly magical. I expected to win prom queen, but I didn't expect to have this much fun. I think I'm in love with Jon Snow, our chemistry is phenomenal. This makes me even happier that I'm deferring, I can't imagine leaving him as our relationship is just beginning.

Cersei Lannister POV

We decide to leave prom after they announce the king and queen, Jaime won prom king of course. I would have loved to have been prom queen, but of course that title went to Daenerys. And also, I could only take so much social interaction. I want to forget about my baby, but for some reason I can't. It's constantly in the forefront of my brain, even though I know I need to move on.

Jaime and I are parked down the street from the house making out in the car. "Jaime," I say, stopping him. "You know we can't."

"Are you still bleeding?" He asks me. I just nod.

"I'm not supposed to have sex for a couple more weeks."

"I'm surprised you wanted to come to prom at all."

"I needed to get out of the house, I thought it would take my mind off things. Plus, I knew it would look suspicious if we didn't go."

"Did it take your mind off it?"

"Of course not." I look out the car window. "But congrats on winning prom king."

"You will always be my queen," he says, kissing me on the cheek. "Are you okay?" He asks me. I just tear up a little and wipe my eyes.

"I really thought we were going to have a baby," I reply. "Something for us to love and cherish, something that could just be ours."

"Maybe we still can."

"It was dangerous for me to be pregnant by you," I say. "But if I can't have your child I don't want any children."

Jaime strokes my face. "One day we will," he says. "I'll give you a child one day, no matter what."

I give him a passionate kiss. "I love you," I say. "More than anything."

He smiles at me. "Not more than I love you."

I hope he means that. I want a family, and I want it with him. He's the best thing that ever happened to me, I wish every day that we weren't related. He's my soulmate, through and through.