Humpty Dumpty

Jon

There are points in life where you do something and regret them instantly and kissing Daenerys was not one of them, yes it was. She was like a fucking drug, It was the only explanation for it, her taste, her scent, all of her. That teasing little peck, it was her plan all along… She clearly wanted to drive him mad, mad enough to drink from her mouth. The kiss was intense and it took longer than he was willing to admit to calm his erratic heartbeat, minutes, hours it was anyone's guess. She'd gone all shy, constantly running her tongue across her lips like a wicked seductress. It was clear as day she wanted him to crash. Veer off into the oncoming traffic and die as she disappeared back into his dreams, nope. Stop.

There was a part of him that thought he'd taken it too far but he couldn't help it and what better way to seal the deal than with a kiss. Probably should announce something like that beforehand you dumbass. The drive still wasn't too unpleasant, filled with the radio now that the storm had passed, well part of the storm had. Driving down the ramp into the secure parking lot at the Gates of the Moon he realized quickly that despite stopping off they weren't actually the last to turn up. He had no idea where Arya and Gendry had gotten off to and if it was up to him he wouldn't have bothered waiting for them either.

"Just so you know Jon, when I beat you and I'm going to beat you. You'll be giving everyone foot massages, putting up the tents, and doing all the chores,"

"I'm starting to think I went easy on you," she had the audacity to laugh… Yep, he defiantly went too easy on her.

"You can't change the deal now," there was a sparkle in her eyes, like, like… ugh

"Just so you know next time, I'll show no mercy" Stripped down and flogged, tied to a tree, on her knees, goodness sake. His brain was struggling…

"Next time," she looked surprised, though he supposed it wasn't fair to expect more…

"Oh, is this a one-time thing?"

"Depends, on whether you stick to the tasks," she smirked no doubt conjuring up whatever hell she could, she wasn't winning.

"Can you?" she licked her lips again, he really wished she'd stop doing that. Judging by the smirk she'd caught him watching her do it too. He was tempted to kiss her again, her eyes sparkling like a thousand su-soul-sucking dementors. What a bitch.

"Jon," Oh Arya you beautiful devil child you, the moment passed and he sighed in relief as she knocked… Banged on the window, he still wasn't really ready to put up with Arya Just yet but it gave him a reason to stop flirting with Daenerys, flirting with Daenerys Christ, and start gathering his things.

"Jon," Arya repeated, as Dany, no, Miss Targaryen pushed him out the way as she rushed to gather her supplies. Turning around he focused on Arya looking at her expectantly,

"What?" he said the words a bit too forcefully as Arya flinched clenching her jaw together. Instantly he felt bad sighing and trying to calm down,

"I know I took it too far… I'm sorry" he forced a smile to his lips as he looked to his cousin, It took a lot for her to apologise and even though he didn't really want to forgive her just yet. Her big brown eyes peering up at him all but sealed it in her favour, didn't mean he wouldn't get her back though.

"Understatement of the fucking century huh," he smiled ruffling her hair like he always did which had her rolling her eyes and attempting to fight him off.

"So you guys have made up then?" Robbs question brought him back to the task, the race.

"He can't stay mad at me, loves me too much," she was probably right to a degree, she was his favourite cousin by a long shot. Fastening his rucksack with the clip to the front, he locked the car up and walked with Gendry and Arya up to the starting point. The trek up the Eyrie split into sections with the first stop called Stone, the second called Snow and the last called Sky before the short trek to New Garden. Jon knew from memory the best place to gain a lead was on the way to the first stop as the path was wide and safe so that was the plan as they went around the group making sure everyone had everything.

"Ready?" Dany asked, he glanced her way seeing the determination on her face, aww she thinks she has a chance.

"I was born ready," she scoffed turning her attention to Margery, as they finally got underway. Exchanging good luck message he made sure to set the timer before they began the ascent, laughing when he was nearly jogging just to keep up with her. Seems she had the same idea. It didn't take long to be pulling away from everyone else at the pace they picked, and the higher they got the more competitive they became. Ending up on his arse as she laughed and jogged up ahead. He pushed himself to catch up excited when he could see he further up the trail and pushed himself, even more, to catch her pulling her back on her arse with the buckle loop of her jeans startling her in the process. He chuckled at her curses as he retook the lead pushing all the way up until stone.

A stitch had developed by the time he made it though it went rather quickly with rest and some water. The debate was whether to go on or wait, he would be lying to himself if he didn't want to spend time with her but at the same time, he wanted to win. At what cost? What were they doing, they couldn't just skip through 7 years as if nothing happened… They ended on bad terms, both young and stupid, neither talking nor being as open as they should. He was scared to tell her about the joining the military, scared because of the people they'd lost in the service; father, aunt Lyanna, her father Aerys and her brother Rhaegar. What did she want? Jon sat in the grass, drinking water sparingly as he watched the clouds in the sky.

"Guess who" her soft hand covered his eyes and pulling away to turn around he couldn't help smile at her, she absolutely beautiful. There was lightness in his chest after he finally admitted it to himself. The determined look melting away into a bright smile as she met his gaze, cheeks flushed with stray strands of hair escaping her braid,

"You took your bloody time," he smiled stopping himself from reaching for her, she was addictive more so than he could remember,

"You cheated," she pouted though her eyes were bright with amusement,

"You started it,"

"Your legs are longer than mine,"

"Not my fault you're a short arse,"

"Shut it," she crossed her arms in a huff and peered away, "I get it, you can't play fair,"

"I'm just making sure you understand that if you push me, you're coming with me."

"I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be 'If you fall, I'll pick you back up'", he saw the moment her face dropped, the amusement fell away and she put some distance between them taking a seat across from him as she took a sip of water,

"Still hate me huh?"

"You're still a knob," she looked to the ground biting her lip, "and yes, no..." she sighed before looking up and meeting his gaze, "I don't know anymore,"

"We can throw the wager if you want," he really didn't want to ruin this trip for her by being a constant reminder of their shit past, he tried looking for a tent but that didn't work… It wasn't like she was happy with him looking at the tents, she was almost sulking at one point.

"Just because I may or may not hate you, does not mean you're getting away with doing everything I want all night,"

"or kissing me all night,"

"Kissing you is like kissing a family member," he couldn't help but grimace trying to imagine kissing one of the family like that, crazy. Jon stood up wiping the grass from the jean, it was probably time to set off before everyone else caught up. If she still wanted to walk together that was.

"You kiss your family like that?"

"Oh gods no, I meant I feel absolutely nothing," she pulled a face and he couldn't help but laugh, ignoring the pain at the thought of their kisses meaning nothing and seeing it more of a challenge.

"Prove it," he watched her closely, as she stood up closing the distance quickly, pulling him closer, her nose brushing his own slightly, eyes fluttering shut only to realise way too late that her right leg hand twisted behind his and he was again falling on his arse.

"You have to win first," the laugh trailed off as she started towards the second stop in Snow, this part was a bugger to climb with the path narrowing significantly while being painstakingly steep too. After catching up they kept in step with each other giving them the opportunity to talk, neither forgot about the race though with the pain in his calves as they stumbled to the second stop he didn't really care.

At Snow, they sat and had another break having a quick snack in the form of a cereal bar and some more water. Where the climb to Snow was a bugger, the climb to Sky was an absolute nightmare and that meant the race would be more or less be determined by whoever made it up the small hill from Sky to New Garden first.

"How are you holding up?" he asked glancing her way, she looked as tired as he felt if he was honest and he was fucked.

"I'll be glad when we can sit around the fire and relax, you?"

"I think I'm looking forward to bed," Nothing sounded better at that moment.

"Oh, it's going to be a long night for you Jon"

"Oh really,"

"All those chores you're going to have to do,"

"Do you want me to sprint up to snow or something?"

"What you going to leave me… again?" he looked at her again, and the small stupid smirk on her face.

"I'm glad you find amusement, in this…"

"honestly between you and me, as in you tell anyone this ill push you off the cliff." She sighed before looking up, "I've missed you, more than I care to admit," it felt like she was speaking to his soul, he couldn't begin to describe the emotion that he was fighting to keep at bay, there was one truth though, one he knew he felt…

"I've missed you too,"

"You're still a prick though," he couldn't help but roll his eyes, "that doesn't mean we can't be civil, hang out, and enjoy the trip as friends, unless you don't want to…"

"You know I do,"

"I had a small feeling you might,"

"We should probably go, I have a shit ton of kisses to claim,"

"I can't wait to disappoint," he scoffed following her lead as the started on they patchy path towards Sky. The pace took a major hit and they were moving at a snail's pace being careful of footing, clinging on to each other through the narrower parts while stepping over the gaps. It was a damn death trap. Still, it was a lot of fun experiencing it with her, spending the time with her. it really was…

"What are you daydreaming about?" You, they had nearly reached the last stop in Sky but they were now taking their time, or more appropriately preparing themselves to sprint to the finish.

"I'm not daydreaming,"

"Are too, you have that brooding face but its softer"

"Examining my face were you?"

"Well, it's getting close to Halloween,"

"What you already thinking about couple's costumes?"

"Seriously you're a cunt," she was grinning, though he could have sworn she blushed but she turned away before he could take a proper look. It felt like she was hesitating to take the last step to officially step on to the Sky checkpoint so he waited with her, rolling his- He didn't even hear her until she laughed sprinting with her many bags and bottles clanking together finally pushing himself to chase after her. That cheating little…