Game of Thrones: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Chapter 27 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.

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Chapter 27

Arya smiled to herself as she did a final check in the mirror, to make sure she was ready. She was preparing for her date with Gendry; after everything that happened, she wanted tonight to be perfect, to be special. She had tied her hair in a small ponytail; she felt like growing it out again, as usual she eschewed make-up, although she took the effort to dress up well, even though the style of clothing, even types of clothes, were completely the opposite of anything she would usually wear.

'Still, it might help give me an edge, make things even more amazing for Gendry and I.' She thought to herself. 'I can hardly wait.'

She grinned and finished her preparations; at that moment there was a knock at the door and it opened. Sansa entered and smiled at Arya.

"Hey, Arya, nearly ready?" She asked.

Arya nodded. "Yeah."

Sansa grinned. "Well, Gendry will be here soon, so we better…is that one of my skirts?"

Sansa gasped and Arya sighed; she was wearing a black mid-thigh length skirt, a black cleavage showing tank-top, silver belt and silver flats. The skirt was indeed one of Sansa's; Arya had borrowed it, without asking.

"Yeah." She replied nonchalantly.

Sansa groaned. "You could have just asked."

Arya rolled her eyes and shook her head and together the girls headed downstairs.

Arya still couldn't believe it; despite having spent much of her life being dismissive or irritated by things like love and mushy feelings and such. Always feeling it was something for someone like Sansa. Yet she couldn't deny it when she finally fell in love with Gendry; to the extent that he was the sole exception to her rule of never letting any feelings like love to show.

"Where is everyone?" Arya asked; as she noticed apart from her and Sansa, no one was home.

Sansa smiled and explained. "Mum and dad are out with Rickon, visiting Uncle Edmure and Aunt Roslin. Robb has gone with Talisa for a double date with Theon and Jeyne, Bran is around at Meera and Jojen's house."

Arya nodded and just then there was a knock at the door. "Oh, that'll be Gendry."

"Yeah, well, have fun. I'll be going out with Pod later, so I'll see you tomorrow." Sansa replied calmly.

Arya grinned and hurried to answer the door. Gendry stood there; grinning; dressed up in denim jeans, a white button-up shirt and brown shoes.

"Wow…" He breathed, eyes widening as he saw Arya; particularly her outfit. "You look…incredible."

Arya laughed. "Thanks, you look great too."

Gendry smiled and bent down, kissing her. Then, together they left the house and got in his car before driving away.

As they drove, Gendry grinned as he glanced at Arya again.

"I meant it you know, you look stunning; I love you." He said.

Arya smiled. "I know; thank you…After everything that's happened, you still stuck by me. When I had…difficulties back then, you helped me out; you still loved me. I know I may not say it often; but I love you too Gendry."

He grinned and nodded and continued to drive; as they did so, they both basked in the happiness and warmth of their time together. Gendry knew how much it meant for Arya to say that and he recalled what Arya had said about preparing something special for him tonight, about how this date would be special; perfect.

He couldn't deny he was in a state of anticipation. They soon arrived at the restaurant they had arranged for their date and got out of the car. Grinning Arya took Gendry's hand and they began to walk inside. The hostess welcomed them warmly.

"Hello, how may I help you?"

Gendry smiled and spoke. "We've made a reservation; Gendry Waters and Arya Stark."

The hostess nodded. "Ah yes, this way please."

The young woman smiled at Arya in a polite way and Arya was happy to see this girl wasn't like others. Most other girls she ran into while out with Gendry shamelessly flirted with him, as if she didn't exist.

They were soon shown to their table; sitting down, and consulting their menus. They ordered their drinks and soon, before long, they made their orders and were soon waiting for their meal.

"Wow, it hasn't really been that long, since all this…started." Gendry said softly. "But it feels like years."

Arya nodded. "Yeah, exactly how I feel; we…We've come so far however; every single one of us. So many things have changed, mostly for the better however."

Gendry agreed and they waited, their starters being brought, they began to eat, occasionally talking, even as they ate and finally finishing. As they waited for their main course to come, Gendry smiled and leaned closer. Arya did not hesitate and responded in kind and they kissed, enjoying the sensation deeply. Their main course arrived shortly afterwards and they resumed eating.

The anticipation built throughout the night and before long they were finished with their meal. They paid for their dinner and left, heading back to his car.

"So, where do you…?" Gendry began.

Arya replied at once with a wicked grin. "Your place, right away."

Gendry was surprised by that grin and he soon drove home.

They entered his apartment, kissing and making out, both feeling overjoyed with love. They closed the door and soon made their way through to the bedroom.

"Arry, are you sure…?" He began.

Arya kissed him and replied. "Yes, more than anything."

By this time she had already unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it off. They resumed kissing eagerly and he soon got her top off, eyes widened when he noted her lack of bra.

"Wow."

Arya laughed and soon they were down to their underwear; Gendry, now clad in black boxers, was amazed once again, a sizable bulge forming in his boxers at the sight of Arya in a black lace thong.

"Thought you'd like it." She teased before kissing him again and pulling his boxers off.

He moaned into the kiss, gently massaging and enjoying the feel of her small but firm breasts. Before long they fell onto the bed, Arya's thong had been removed and she helped Gendry pull the condom on. Readying themselves Gendry made the first move and before long, they were soon passionately making love.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.

Okay, that was surprisingly tricky, it's always hard doing date scenes, especially with Arya. Anyway, that's her and Gendry's story arc done, next time we see them will be the epilogue, just got to finish things off now for Tommen/Robin (who have yet to confess their feelings for each other) and Shireen/Devan.