Chapter Thirty-Five: Weird Family

Renly's Point of View

I am talking to Brienne on video chat. She is taking care of Peaches for me. She seems excited to hear from me. I flash her a smile.

"You're growing a beard," she says.

I rub my chin.

"Yes. I did it to spite the Queen. She hates me hairy."

I run my hands through my hair. I miss the shag. I wanted to grow it out but Her Grace hates long hair on men. She had her people cut it and even it out and style it.

"I like you better clean-shaven," Brienne says.

"Me too, but I don't want my future mother-in-law controlling my life."

"Maybe you should come home."

"I can't. This is going to be my family. Brienne, why don't you come here?"

I am dying to know what Her Grace would say about Brienne's appearance. It would take a miracle to make her look like princess. I grin at the image.

"Do you mean that?"

"Of course. Come up here. I miss you."

Brienne smiles. She has a nice smile. I don't see it often enough. She has nice eyes too. I always thought they were her best feature.

"I miss you too," she says, "What about Peaches?"

"Bring him. Bring Robb's dog too."

"Alright. I will be up there soon."

I end the chat with Brienne. Is she actually coming? I would love to have her here, but she doesn't really like Loras or Margaery. She would be so bored here. I scratch my crotch and stretch. Its late here. I hadn't realized.

Loras is sleeping with Margaery tonight. She needs him too. That means I can use the secret passage ways to sneak down to the kitchen for a snack.

I bump into Aegon in one of the secret passages. He is staring at a crack in a door into Meera's room. I pull him along with me. I give him a lecture about spying on girls.

"She wasn't even there."

"You know, I could just let Robb deal with you."

"What are you doing?"

"Snack run."

I turn down a spiral staircase covered in cobwebs. It leads to the kitchen but it has too many spiders. I back up and go a different way. I don't do spiders.

My stomach growls. I put a hand on it to silence it as I find a different passage to the kitchen. I let Aegon go first to kill any spiders. We make it. I hear a noise and nearly jump into Aegon's arms.

Its just Robb. He is sitting on the counter eating a sandwich. Ghost is sitting by his feet as if he is guarding him. Robb tears off a bit of sandwich and gives it to Ghost.

"What are you eating?" I ask.

"Sliced goat with mayonnaise and Cheddar."

"Ew, really?" Aegon says.

"Its left overs from dinner."

"It was gross enough the first time. Is there anything else?" I ask.

"There is peanut butter in the cabinet," says Robb giving Ghost the rest of his sandwich and grabbing fruit from a basket.

I make a sandwich for me and Aegon. Aegon and Robb avoid each other. When Robb leaves Ghost follows him loyally. Aegon and I sit at the counter and eat our sandwiches. I talk to him about his crush on Meera.

It might be best if he kept his distance. She is happy with Robb. It would be inappropriate for him to break up the couple. He goes on about he much he likes her.

Its getting harder to be supportive when I already dislike the kid. We take the main route back to the men's suites. We make a game out of dodging guards.

"Maybe I should give her a choice. You know, me or Robb."

"That's not a good idea."

"I don't see why she loves him. Sure he's tall, and sweet, and has the body of a god, but he has no substance."

"Honey, Robb Stark is a saint. He is a loving father, a loyal friend, a considerate boyfriend, and he is the top of his class."

"He's not rich, smart, or a lord. I can give her everything."

"Its not about that. Just don't ruin their happiness."

"I wasn't going to do anything."

I can see right through him. I go back to my room. Its going to be difficult to sleep without my flower.

After tossing and turning for almost an hour I decide to walk around the palace somemore. I walk towards Jon's room. The guards outside his room try to stop me since its so late, but I persuade them to permit me. Jon isn't sleeping. He is sitting on his huge bed with his laptop on his lap.

"Renly," says Jon. He shuts his laptop and puts it away.

"Am I interrupting?"

"Not at all, I was surfing the internet. Its late. Did you need something?"

I notice Ghost in the corner sleeping. He really is quiet.

"I can't sleep."

Jon doesn't say anything. He doesn't need to. I can't believe I am in here. I crawl into Jon's bed. He shuts off his light and wraps his arms around my waist.

I rub his arm muscles, because I need to feel him. He squeezes me. I pull the covers up to my chest. No sex, no kissing, just spooning.

I feel Jon's hardness pressing against my backside, it makes me hard instantly, but I can't cheat on Loras again. I won't. I just couldn't sleep alone. That's all this is.

"I used to do this with Robb when were younger. Until his mother found out and punished me. Of course Robb only got grounded. She beat my ass with dad's belt until I couldn't sit. She said, 'I was corrupting her son, and that behavior had to be beat out of me.' Dad never said anything. I don't think he knew. That's when I started cutting."

I kiss Jon's arm. That's the saddest story I ever heard. I wish Satin were here to make this better for him in a way that I can't. Well I could, but I won't.

"Why don't you hate him?"

"Who? Dad?"

"No, Robb."

"Because he loves me."

That answer is so simple, yet, there must be more. Robb was treated like the golden child by Catelyn just to piss off Jon, and Jon should resent Robb, but he doesn't. I would if it were me.

"No. I mean, really?"

"I love my brothers, Renly."

"But he was treated like a prince and you were treated like you had a sickness."

"I never blamed Robb. Before Sansa and the others were old enough to for me to play with, Robb was the only one to show me any affection. He loved me. I couldn't fathom why. His mother hated me, but for some reason he loved me."

Now I get it. I stroke the hair on Jon's arm. We go to sleep. Its innocent. Nothing happens. Nothing I need to explain to Loras. I still feel guilty for even spooning with Jon.

I wake up the next morning, with my head on Jon's chest. He has one arm around me. I kiss his chest and crawl out of bed before any of the staff see us. I persuade his guards not to tell anyone. I don't know if I can trust them.

Loras is waiting for me when I come in. He is peppy, well-rested and adorable. He is wearing one of my T-Shirts and a pair of black shorts. He greets me with a hug.

"Where were you?" He asks.

"I slept in Jon's room." So much for not telling.

"Why?"

"Because I couldn't sleep without you."

"Did you and he do anything?"

"Not this time."

"What does that mean?"

Oh shit.

"It doesn't mean anything."

"Don't lie to me, Renly Baratheon."

"When you and I were split up Jon and I slept together. Last night we spooned. I swear nothing happened."

Loras's happy mood has disappeared. He sits down on the bed. I sit beside him. He isn't speaking. Why do I keep hurting this boy? I don't deserve him.

"It only happened when we were broken up?"

"Correct."

"So you didn't cheat?"

"Correct."

"Then I guess I have no reason to be upset, except that you didn't tell me amd he's my brother."

I take his hand. He stares at me with those big brown eyes. I could melt. He kisses me. Its a hard kiss. He leads me to the head of the bed with his lips. I follow like a horny schoolboy.

"How was he?" Loras asks straddling me.

"Very animal like."

Loras growls. I can feel it reverberate through him and it turns me on. Loras tugs off my clothes with his teeth. I don't know whether to laugh or moan. He looks so serious right now. I sort of want to see where this is going. I think I'm going to like it.

Loras doesn't preheat the oven. He just goes for it. The sensation is painful, but so good. I buck when he thrusts. He uses a strength and force I didn't know he had. He works me with his hands at the same time.

When its over, Loras kisses up my chest, then finds it in him to take me again. I wrap my legs around him and he shoves in as far as he can. The bed bangs against the wall. I want to scream. Loras slaps me in the face. It makes me aroused. I come all over him as he releases his seed inside me again.

He falls ontop of me. I give him a squeeze and a kiss. He kisses me back, but between breaths.

"Was I as good as Jon?"

"Better."

"Really?"

"Yes. I'm not in love with Jon."

Loras smiles. I kiss his smile. I kiss his eyes. I kiss his nose and his fingers and ears. I kiss every part of him that I love, which is everywhere. Wrapped in my arms, so small and soft, I can't help falling in love with this boy over and over. I kiss his shoulder. I love this boy.

"Loras," I whisper in his ear.

"Hmm?"

He kisses my hands. I kiss his neck.

"Will you marry me?"

"We're already engaged," Loras says.

I put my hand on his engagement ring and kiss it. These hands are so soft, and beautiful. I kiss each finger. I caress the peach-scented skin of my delicate flower. His skin feels like satin.

"Yes, but I asked you that before we were ready. I was an idiot then. Will you marry me?"

"You could ask me a thousand times in a thousand ways and the answer will always be yes."

No other words are spoken for a while. I just hold him and press my face against his. I want to stay this way. After a while I notice Loras has gone to sleep. I shake him awake. He smiles. We share a kiss.

"What about Robb?" I ask.

"What about him?" Loras asks innocently.

"You still have a crush?"

"Robb Stark doesn't make my toes curl or heart thud when he smiles at me."

That's what I wanted to hear. I try to take Loras, but he fights for control. I like this aggressive, domineering side of him.

My sweet little flower cries when its all over. I hold him close and let him cry. We get up for breakfast. I pull Loras into an affectionate embrace. I pet his hair and wipe tears off his cheeks.

"I am not mad. And if I am not here you can cuddle with Jon."

I kiss his forehead. Loras gives me a view of his ass as he unlocks the door to let my servants in. He leaves wearing only shorts. I stand naked in the room when the girl comes to make the bed. She blushes.

I let her dress me after I shower. Her face turns several shades of red. I get to be dressed in midnight blue with black pants and black boots. I look at myself in the mirror. Now I look like Loras. I wave the girl from my room and dress myself in dark jeans, a collared shirt and scarf as an accent. I keep the boots though. These are fashionable and so cute.

I gell my hair. I check myself out. I like it. I go down for breakfast where my princess is wearing a dress and leggings. Her ample breasts are being hugged by the low cut neck of the dress. I notice Robb is staring.

I kiss my princess on the cheek. She giggles. I love that girl. I sit down beside her snd watch as Meera out-hots Margaery. Her jeans hug her hips tight and play peekaboo with the faux tattoo painted on her side. I can't really tell what it is, only that Loras's makeup people painted it on her.

Her blouse accentuates her tiny chest which has been lifted by a new bra. Robb looks like he was smacked in the face with a chair. Aegon is getting antsy. Down boy.

The next events happen so fast I neglect to notice the arrival of my little flower. Aegon boldly kisses Meera in front of Robb, the Tyrells, and half the court.

Robb tries to deck him, but Aegon dodges it and Robb hits Loras, breaking his glasses. Loras stumbles backwards into my arms. Aegon throws a punch at Robb. Robb shoves him. He hits him hard in the stomach. It takes the combined effort of Garlan and Jon to restrain Robb.

"That's enough!" Says His Grace, "You are guests in my home because my son is fond of you. You will not behave like savages. You weren't given these clothes and the expensive makeovers to act like animals. You were given them to be presentable, I expected you to act like princes. Loras, are your glasses broken?"

"Yes. I think I have another pair."

"I'm sorry, Your Grace," says Robb genuinely.

"I am sorry too, Robb, but I cannot have you at this meal. You may join us again for supper if you can bahave."

"Yes, Your Grace."

Robb leaves. I help Loras. He breaks out of my arm and, as if magnetically pulled, goes right to Robb's side.

I sit down and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Halfway through the meal Satin shows up. Jon's face is priceless. I wish I had a camera. Its somewhere between excitement, confusion, and anxiety. He gets up and pulls Satin into a hug. But just as he is about to squeeze Satin's beautiful ass, and pull him into a kiss Her Grace appears at his side with the old woman.

"Jon, my sweet, who is your friend?"

"This is Satin," he says.

"Its nice to meet you, Satin. Jon has mentioned you."

"Its a pleasure, Your Grace."

"This boy is beautiful," Her Grace whispers to her mother-in-law.

"That's a boy? I thought he was flat-chested girl."

I feel like laughing.

"No, you old bat, he is a boy."

"Mom, I was wondering of Satin could stay," Jon says.

She kisses Jon on the head. He beams. He hugs her tightly around the middle. It makes me miss my own mother, who I barely knew. Jon looks half a child rather than half a man when he hugs Her Grace. I can't hold that against him.

"He can stay. He doesn't need much done, either."

"Thank you, Mom. I love you."

"I love you."

"You do?"

"Jon, of course I do."

This is making me want to jump in bed with Jon, but I must fight that urge. Jon leaves with Satin shortly. I stare at Jon's ass as he walks away. Nice view.

"I bet they're doing it," says Olenna Tyrell, the old woman.

"Don't be ridiculous," says Her Grace.

"What's going to happen when she finds out they are doing it?" I ask Margaery.

She giggles. "Mother won't mind. She cares for Jon. She wants him to be happy."

I kiss my princess on the cheek. She keeps looking to the left. I look in that direction. I spot Aegon and Meera giggling. Robb gets banned from breakfast and this creep gets to stay, why because of his status?

When Meera gives Aegon a cooties shot, I am thankful Robb isn't here to see it. But while I was watching them, I didn't see Margaery get out of her seat. She slaps Meera across the face, stomps her foot, and storms out. Her brothers burst out laughing. I love that girl. Gods, do I love her.

"What was thst for?" Aegon asks.

"To get my attention. Aegon, I'm sorry, I have a boyfriend. I can't do this."

She excuses herself and leaves the table. His Grace looks like he is about to explode. Willas and Garlan are still laughing. Its been a busy morning. I think I am going to like being part of this crazy family.