~Tyrion~

I awoke more rested than I'd been in a long while, the smell of something sweet tingling my nose as I felt my head resting against soft fleshy pillows. My brows furrowed as I came to that thought, before I shot up to see that I was still clinging to Elena, who's eyes were still closed, lips parted slightly as she breathed easily. So it wasn't a dream. I thought as I looked over her face, still beautiful even in it's battered state.

"It's not polite to stare." She spoke with a soft smile as her eyes fluttered open, revealing the starling icy blue that always managed to captivate me. Heat flooded my cheeks as she laughed at me, hand caressing my face softly.

"You talk in your sleep." She spoke as if in after thought, a small smirk working at her lips as she reached on the bedside table and poured herself a cup of water.

"What did I say?" I asked, hoping nothing horrible or embarrassing managed to sneak past while I slept. Her smile only grew as she refused to tell me, eyes swimming with amusement.

"I will tell you someday perhaps." She spoke wistfully as she tucked a dark curl behind her ear, turning so that she could stretch without the possibility of showing off her breast should her tight night dress rip.

"I have to go sit at the small council, but I'd like to take you to the marketplace today." I spoke suddenly before I could back out of it. She turned, a small smile playing on her lips as she stood. I was once again taken in by her. The snug fitting dress showing even more of her sloping figure and shapely legs.

"You will have to ask Lady Stark." She chuckled with a wink as she slipped on her shoes, going over to the water bowl to splash her face. That isn't a no. I thought hopefully as she walked towards the door.

"Until we meet again." She laughed before leaving without another word. She'll be the death of me. I thought amused as I tried to wipe the smile from my face. I can't let Cersei know of her. She'll use Elena against me if she can. Though I'd pay to see that battle. I thought half afraid and half amused as I pictured Elena fighting Cersei as she fought Sir Meryn.

"Shit. The letter." I thought afterwards as I vowed to find her after the meeting.