Chapter 7

Jon POV

We were all gathered around the great hall waiting for my two uncles to appear to have supper. They both entered the great hall deep in conversation. When they took their seats at the main table. The hall was then filled with the usual chatter once the food appeared. Arya had a bored expression on her face all the while having to put up with the other ladies around her. I could see uncle ned lean in to talk to Catelyn she had a surprised look on her face and then she gave a short response. I wonder what happened between them to cause that reaction?

Soon the dinner was over everyone was about to leave the hall when uncle Ned stood up and said "I have some very important news I have decided to push forward the wedding to the week after Arya's birthday". That was so soon only three months away I could hear Sansa give a squeal of delight. I glanced over to see Arya running out of the hall as fast as her feet could carry her, her mother then shouted after her but she continued on running.

Arya POV

I ran towards my bedroom to seek sanctuary I just couldn't deal with the questions and stares right now. I heard a quiet knock on the door of my bedroom I opened the door to reveal my mother with a sad smile on her face. "Can I come in?" my mother questioned me in a soft voice.

"Sure" I responded in a shaky tone and together we walked towards the bed.

"I know that this must be difficult for you love" my mother said while putting a hand on my shoulder.

"How long did you did you know about this for?" I questioned her maybe she has known this about this a while ago.

"Arya I only knew about your father's plans a little while before you" my mother replied. There must be a good reason for my father's sudden decision if only I knew what it was.

"I hope you can move past this Arya you and Jon are already the best of friends" my mother said and then walked out of the room leaving me alone with my thoughts.

Jon POV

Since Arya left the hall the same usual chatter began. There wasn't much else to say after that so we all began to leave the hall I was just about to leave when uncle Ned called me over. "Jon come with me to my solar we have some important things to discuss" uncle Ned said in a commanding tone that left no room for discussion.

My head was swirling with questions maybe now I will know the need for the sudden change in the wedding date knowing my uncle it must be something important. I slowly followed him into his office. "I hope that you know why you are here Jon "my uncle said when I sat down I the chair in front of him.

"Yes I assume it is to talk about wedding matters" I responded tying to remain calm now that I am going to get married in less than a year.

"Jon I know you both must be mad at me but I have urgent matters coming up that need this wedding to happen sooner rather than later" uncle Eddard said in a worried tone.

"What has happened uncle that has you so worried?" I questioned him.

"The wildlings are stirring up trouble again but this time their numbers are far greater than the knights watch can handle" uncle responded while looking out the window.

"I still don't see the need to have the wedding" I demanded.

"With the war coming I will need Robb and you to fight in the war, Arya and you need to get married now before the war might complicate things" Eddard said in an exasperated tone. This must be serious if my uncle thinks that it won't end quickly.

"Is there anything else that you wish to talk about uncle" I said in the hopes of getting more information out of him.

"No that is all for the moment Jon" uncle Ned said simply and went back to finishing his work.

I then walked out of the room slowly I haven't seen Arya since the feast she must still be in her bedroom from the looks of it. Her door was slightly open so I could see her standing in her room looking out of her window. I walked over to the door and called out "Arya are you okay" but she continued on staring out of the window. She continued on looking out of the window I gave her a slight shake.

"Oh Jon it is you" Arya said in a breathless tone in her shock she had jumped straight into my arms.

I looked down at her and said "I wanted to see how you were feeling" I said she looked exhausted in my arms given that she made no attempt to move.

"The wedding I can't deal with having Sansa and mother dictating my every move" Arya said tiredly.

"Look it is our wedding not there's and besides in a few months the wedding will be over" I said in an attempt to calm her.

"That's the point then I will have to be this perfect lady" she said while laying her head against my chest.

"All that matters is you and me I think that you are perfect just like this" I replied looking her straight in the eyes.

"You mean it?" she questioned me her words where slightly muffled from her head resting on my chest.

"Yes I love you Arya" I said the words sort of slipped out of my mouth in the heat of the moment.

She stared at me for a moment then she stood up as she could to be level with my face and said "I don't know what it would do without you". Before I could respond she leaned in closer and pressed her plump lips against mine after she pulled away I could see her face quickly turn red.

"I am always here for you" I responded I decided not to bring up the kiss in an attempt to ease her embarrassment

Arya POV

What was I thinking? I just kissed him so suddenly like that. He must think that I am crazy. Thankfully he chose not to comment as I wouldn't know what to say. In three months I would be married, three of Sansa and my mother. "I know and I am always here for you we will need each other to deal with the wedding madness" I replied.

"I have a feeling you are right" Jon responded and gave me a quick chaste kiss on the check before he left my room. Jon seems to always have a way to calm me down when I am on the verge of panic attacks.

I own none of the characters in this story. I would love to hear your thought on this chapter. sorry for the delay for this chapter the next chapter might feature some flashbacks.