Game of Thrones: Life on Canvas

Chapter 10 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.

Chapter 10

Myrcella was seated in her apartment; she was lost in thought; focused on one thing, Robb Stark. It had been three days since the incident at the bar, since Robb had walked her home, since she had spontaneously kissed him. She blushed at the memory of that.

'I can't believe I did that; oh it was stupid.' She thought worriedly. 'What's he going to think about me, Gods, I made myself look…'

She shook her head; biting her lip. Putting that aside, she considered what she knew about Robb Stark; what her real thoughts on him were.

She pondered carefully. 'It's strange; I've started feeling this way around him. It's like, like time just drags when he's not there. When I'm close to him, I'm happy. Do I truly…Do I care for him, am I really, in love with him.'

The more she thought about that, the more the strange warm feeling in her stomach grew, and spread. It felt nice, it sounded very much like how she'd once heard love described by others. In particular she recalled something similar being described by her uncle Jaime in his thoughts about Brienne. She wondered what to do with this discovery; should she say anything?

She wondered what Robb's thoughts were, was it even remotely possible he felt the same. She recalled Robb informing her about his failed relationship. She didn't want to push things, just in case. Yet she couldn't ignore her feelings, the possibility of her love for Robb Stark.

Robb was back home; it had been another day at work, however his mind had been elsewhere. He kept looking to see, even hoping, that Myrcella would walk in. Ever since the incident at the bar, he couldn't get her off his mind.

'Working in that bar, living in that apartment; it's not right.' He thought to himself. 'A nice girl like her deserves better; a kind beautiful young woman shouldn't have to put up with that.'

He noticed his thoughts again, yet this time he didn't try and catch them. He couldn't deny it any longer, he knew now, he had feelings for Myrcella. He couldn't understand how it had occurred, but the feelings were there.

He smiled lightly. 'I knew, just didn't want to admit it, but I love her. I just want her to be happy…Does she feel the same way?'

He was lost in his thoughts, as such; he didn't notice the door opening.

However he soon found out. "Robb, hey, Robb."

He jumped and turned, finally seeing Arya standing there, smirking at him.

"Hey, you were really zoned out." Arya remarked. "What's on your mind?"

Robb shook his head. "What is it Arya?"

Arya merely smirked wider. "C'mon, you've been up here for a long while. Then I find you like this…oh, let me guess, a girl?"

Robb cringed; ever since she started dating Gendry, Arya became startlingly aware of spotting things like that. Arya took his reaction for confirmation.

"I thought so; look Robb, you're making the same mistake you always do." She told him. "Don't overthink things, alright."

He sighed and nodded and Arya left.

It was rather mollifying, receiving advice like that from his youngest sister. Still he knew Arya had a point. He let out a careful slow breath and finally stood up. He knew what he was going to do. As he did so, his mind lingered on the kiss; it had been spontaneous, yet felt remarkably right.

He knew he did have to consider the fact that, overthinking things had been pretty problematic. The main difficulty he had been considering was his recent break up.

He shook his head. 'But, Arya's right, overthinking it won't help anything. I need to move on at some point, why not now.'

With that decision made he picked up his phone. During one of her visits he and Myrcella had exchanged numbers. He dialled her number and sat back, waiting for her to answer, hoping she would answer.

"Hello." Hearing her voice made him smile.

He replied quickly. "Hi Myrcella. I was hoping to talk with you about something."

He could hear her move slightly. "Sure, what about?"

"Um, this is…" He hesitated. "I think actually, it would be better if we, met somewhere, this is kinda important."

There was a brief pause before she finally replied. "Okay."

They then made plans to meet in a nearby café. Once the call was finished Robb got himself ready; explained to his family he was going out and headed there at once.

He sat nervously, wondering how to best explain things. He needed to make this sound right, so as to avoid any misunderstanding. He heard the café door open and looked up; it was Myrcella. He smiled, noting once more her beauty, her face pink from the cold, her hair cascading in its normal curls down her back.

She spotted him right away and walked over to sit opposite him.

"Hey, hope you weren't waiting too long?" She said as she did so.

He shook his head. "No, it's fine. So um, the reason I called you here. I have something important to tell you."

She bit her lip and revealed. "Actually, so do I."

"Oh, okay, well…Do you want to go first, or would you like me to do so?" He replied.

Myrcella pondered briefly before decided to tell her side first.

"I…I wanted to thank you first off, for what you did for me that day. When I, when I kissed you. I wasn't thinking too clearly." She admitted. "But I meant it, it's been happening for a while now Robb. I…I have feelings for you, I love you."

Robb froze, surprised, realizing now that Myrcella had been going through the exact same thing as him.

"I…I'm sorry, I know things are hard for you just now, but…"

He quickly cut her off. "Myrcella, don't, I understand. I feel the same way, about you."

Myrcella stopped, staring at him in shock. "Robb; I don't…I mean…"

"I know. The question is…do you want to try…"

She smiled and nodded. "Yes, I do."

Robb smiled too, already they began making plans for their first date.

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