Chapter Twenty-Nine: Christmas Parties and Coupon Kisses

Renly's Point of View

Tonight is the party at Robb's, which is weird because Christmas is still weeks away. Loras wants to go home for Christmas so he is celebrating with his friends early. Originally, the Winterfell play was this weekend, but it was canceled, so tonight we party. I got a new sweater and dark pants to wear. Since my hair is getting long, I gell it back. I shave. I grab my present for Margaery. I got her earrings and a teddy bear. It was all I could think of for under $100 dollars.

Gendry bought Arya a dagger. I wish I had thought of that. We plan to ride together. I put my present to Loras in the back seat. I got him a sweater, and a silver ring with a rose designed it cost me a month's pay.

When we arrive at Robb's Loras is greeting everyone. Apparently he is the host tonight. He has antlers on his head. I smile. The antlers make me aroused. I move away from Loras. Gods, those antlers.

Loras takes my coat. I am early to the party because I am supposdd to bring in the food which I spent all day preparing. Loras and Robb help me and Gendry bring in the food.

"Smells delicious."

Aegon arrives early to hang out with Loras. The gjests aren't supposed to arrive for another hour. I watch as Loras blows off Robb to talk to Aegon. Robb looks crushed. He feeds Grey Wind.

"Where's Tor?"

"My parents are watching him."

Robb keeps glancing at Loras who is making reindeer sounds. Suddenly my pants are tighter. Gendry snorts with laughter next to me. I elbow him.

"Why is pretty boy here?" Robb asks.

"Loras invited him," says Gendry.

"That's just one more person to set a chair out for. Loras should have thought ahead. Did he even consult with you? You probably had to adjust the menu," Robb says wiping down the counter but never taking his eyes off Aegon. "The last couple of days Loras blew me off to hang out with this guy. What's so great about him?"

He's jealous.

"What's bothering you?" I ask.

"Aegon's stupid face."

"Is it the fact that Loras has directed his attention on him instead of you?"

Robb absentmindedly wipes down the counter. He is so transparent. Loras has never shown interest in befriending anyone outside their social circle, now that he has Robb feels left out.

"You still have me," says Gendry.

Robb doesn't comment. He and Gendry are friends, but they have never been as close as Robb and Loras. Aegon is making Loras laugh, I bet that hurts to watch.

I watch my little flower be painfully cute. Those velvety antlers and ears are driving my hormones wild. When he turns around I notice he is wearing a deer tail, and he wiggles it. My pants tighten again. I adjust my pants to help the situation.

I should give him my gift before everyone gets here. I pull Loras aside. The temptation to pin him against a wall and kiss him all over is very strong. I fight it.

"You look adorable," I tell him. Adorable is an understatement. He looks hotter than the seven hells. A smile spreads across his face that leaves me weak in the knees.

"Thank you, Renly."

"Here," I say handing him my gift. I watch him open it. He rubs the soft sweater against his face and then he finds the ring. His face lights up.

"This is gorgeous."

"So are you."

He hands me an envelope. I open it. Out falls a coupon for a free kiss. Its written in crayon and has little hearts drawn around it. My eyes fill with tears and my pants are so tight I feel I might burst out of them.

"Its written in crayon that makes it official," says Loras.

I kiss him. I kiss him hard. He kisses me back. I wrap my arms around him and kiss him with every ounce of my being. I miss his taste. I miss the feel of him in my arms. I miss the sweet peachy scent of him. He is mine. And I am his in this moment and all the moments to follow.

"I love you, Renly," Loras whispers when we stop.

"I love you, Loras."

"Am I still your flower?" He asks in the cutest way.

"Until the day I take my last breath," I tell him stroking his soft cheek.

Loras kisses me again. I feel weak. I want to fall on this carpet and make love to him, but we can't. Loras kisses my cheek. He rests his head on my shoulder as we embrace. He feels so right against me. This is where he belongs.

"I want to get back together," Loras says.

"Mmm," Is all I say. I am not sure he is ready, but dammit I want it too.

"Only this time, I have some guidelines."

"What?"

"We won't live together. My sister and I will continue to live at the Ambassador's mansion. I will reclaim my position as representative, and take on responsibility. You will be my betrothed. But you will not cheat on me again. I will not have it. If you so much as think of another man its over. I am yours and you are mine. Is that understood?"

"Yes."

So other guests start to arrive. Margaery hugs me fiercely. I can't wait to give her gift. Loras says we have to wait until after dinner. Robb and I stand by the door to greet everyone. Sansa, Arya, and Bran come in carrying gifts. Jon follows them. Robb hugs him tightly.

"I missed you," Robb says.

"I missed you too."

Meera and Jojen come in next. Rohb helps Meera out of her coat and they share a kiss. I smile. They are a cute couple.

"Loras and I are back together," I announce.

"Damn," says Robb.

"Excuse me?"

"Oh no. Its not like that. Jon and I had a plan to get you back together," Robb says.

"Oh. Well there are eight months until the wedding, you two can help us stay together," I say.

Loras comes over to kiss me. I hold him tight. Its been three months since I held him. I breathe in the sweet scent of his hair.

"Renly, Aegon is taking me sailing. How cool is that?"

"Sounds dangerous," says Robb.

"Renly, do you think I should go?"

He completely ignored Robb.

"If you want, my flower."

"You're so great. I love you," Loras kisses me. He hugs me tight and runs back to join Aegon who is surrounded by girls including Arya and Meera. Dacey Mormont even seems charmed by him and she was the last person I thought he would win over.

"I hate that guy," says Robb.

"He seems harmless," says Jon who hugs Sam when he comes in.

"Even Meera thinks he's cute. I think his face is stupid. Look at the way Loras fawns over him."

Wow. I feel bad for Robb. Margaery comes over to give Robb her gift before dinner. She hands him an envelope. He opens it and tears form in his eyes.

"How did you do this?"

"A princess has her ways."

"This is great. Thank you."

She is such a great girl. After everyone arrives we move into the dining room where an extra table has been set up. Robb pulls a chair out for Meera at his left and holds the sat to his right open for Loras. I sit across from Margaery, next to the seat reserved for Loras with my nephew on the otherside.

"Loras, there is a seat here for you," Robb sat patting the chair beside himself.

"Oh. I think I am going to sit down here with Aegon."

Robb looks crushed. I look at the empty seat next to me. I offer it to Bran. Robb rubs his brother's head. The dinner conversation between me and Bran consists of his longtime crush on Meera, and the gifts he made for the women in his life. Since its still a few weeks until Christmas he hasn't given them the gifts yet.

If Loras was beside me I would have my hand in his lap teasing him. I stare down the table. Loras is laughing at Aegon. I lick my lips wishing I could touch those cute antlers and that tail.

"Looks like Loras has a new friend," says Meera to Margaery.

"Yes. It would seem so," says Margaery.

"They are NOT friends. They never spent any time together until Joffrey came back a week ago," says Robb, "No one becomes friends after one day. It takes weeks to build a relationship."

"You and Loras were friends after the first day you met," Margaery reminds him.

"Who's side are you on?"

"Loras's. He's my brother."

"Oh you're useless."

"Robb, that was so rude. Just because you're jealous doesn't mean you can be rude to people," says Meera.

"I am sorry, Mags. That was uncalled for. And I'm not jealous. I just don't like the guy."

Loras comes over to my end of the table to kiss me and get some dinner rolls. I pull him down onto my lap. He giggles.

"You're so cute," I tell him.

"Mr. Baratheon, are you coming on to me?"

"Come over tonight and wear the antlers."

"Oh, I'm sort of spending the night with Aegon."

"But you had plans with me," says Robb.

"I have to cancel. I thought you would understand."

"Do whatever you want."

"What's your deal? Its a school night anyway."

Robb leaves the table. I feel bad. I kiss Loras and watch Jon and Meera go after Robb. That was immature, but I understand. I am obligated to take Loras's side because he is my flower, but I don't agree with him.

"What's wrong with him?"

"He is jealous of Aegon," I tell Loras. I rub his antler and stiffen almost instantly. Loras gives me a smirk. He lets me pet his tail.

"Why is he jealous?"

"Because he thinks Aegon is trying to steal his best friend."

"Oh. I guess I should resume my plans wih Robb," says Loras.

"And apologize."

Loras and Robb make up, but Robb is still in a bad mood because after dinner Loras goes right back to hanging out with Aegon. Not only that Meera gets caught under the mistletoe wih Aegon.

I thought Robb was going to break every bone in Aegon's body when he kissed Meera. Gendry and Jon had to hold him back. I suggest we do presents.

"Wait," says Willas.

"What?" I say.

"Satin and Loras are under the mistletoe."

Indeed they are. I bite my knuckle as they exchange saliva. Jon looks like he wants to punch a wall. I have the urge to knock Satin out. Loras and I just got back together. I should break Willas's other leg.

"Maybe I should kiss you again," Aegon says to Meera in secret. She giggles in nervousness. Robb is no where to be found. I see Grey Wind walk down the hall. I follow him. Robb is sitting on his bed brooding. Yay, teenage angst. For a teen dad he is being awfully immature.

"I know I am being immature. I am not normally like this."

"No, you're not. What's really bothering you, Robb?"

"I don't know. Dinner was delicious."

"Don't change the subject."

"Meera."

I sit on the bed beside him.

"Talk to me."

"She likes Aegon."

"How do you know?"

"She told me."

Ouch.

"Does she like him more than you?"

Robb shakes his head.

"Then what's the problem?"

"What if she leaves me for him? I have baggage and he doesn't."

"Okay, first of all he is not half the man you are, and second, I had to put with up wih Loras liking someone else. He never left me for you. Third, you have to work on your jealousy. You are cute, don't be so insecure. Meera loves you as does Loras."

Robb smiles. He hands me a wrapped box that is sort of heavy.

"I drew your name."

"That must have been awkward for you."

We rejoin the party to see everyone exchanging gifts. Meera runs to Loras with a gift then takes her place at Robb's side where she gives him an affectionate hug.

I open my gift from Robb. Its a pot and a cookbook. I laugh. What a practical gift. I must remember to thank him. I watch as Bran gives Meera a tiny box. She opens it to reveal a beaded bracelet.

"Its pretty like you," says Bran.

Meera kisses his cheek. Robb gives the kid an approving nod. Jon gives Satin a present. I steal a glance at the silver ring. It has a wolf and a rose on it. There is a card I can't read from this distance. From Satin's reaction it must be good news.

I take Loras aside. We go into the spare bedroom where Loras's school bag and clothes are stacked on the dresser. I shut the door.

"What are we doing?" Loras asks.

"Those antlers have been making me firm all night."

"Why?"

"Because they are ridiculously cute on you."

And we get out of our clothes quickly. Loras keeps the antlers on. They turn me on so bad I almost bruise Loras. He laughs and bites down on my neck.

"You learned a trick," I say.

"So did you."

And we make love. Loras takes charge the second time. He is not very good, but at least he's trying. His eagerness to please makes me want him more. Afterward we snuggle under the covers, our sticky naked bodies touching. I kiss his collarbone.

"I've been thinking," Loras says, "I want to take your name."

"You know I am not forcing you to do that."

"I want to."

"You'll be giving up your claim."

"I don't care. I don't really have a claim. Willas is the heir, and his eldest after him. I want to be with you. I will always be a prince, but I will never be king. With you I can be anything."

"Loras Baratheon."

"Renly Tyrell."

"Loras Tyrell-Baratheon."

"You want me to hyphenate?"

"I want you to be happy, my flower."

"Being with you makes me happy."

I wonder if I should tell him what I did with Jon. He would hate me for it. Jon is his brother and I crossed a line, but if I don't tell him, won't thay be betrayal?

Loras kisses my neck. I love holding him. I don't want to ruin this by telling him about my sexual experiences. I can't do that to him.