Game of Thrones: Shot Through the Heart
Chapter 2 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.
Chapter 2
Bran smiled to himself as he headed to the Reed's house. He normally went there to play video games with Jojen; this time he was there to hang out with both Reed siblings. He approached the door and knocked; it was answered by Jyana Reed.
"Hello Brandon, welcome." She greeted him with a smile; she always insisted on calling him by his full name. "Come in, please."
Bran smiled as he stepped inside, allowing her to close the door behind him. "Thanks Mrs. Reed."
She nodded and gestured upstairs. "Jojen and Meera are up in her room; go ahead. I'll see about fixing up a snack for the three of you."
"Thanks." He replied earnestly; enjoying the ever present smell of the Reed's indoor herb garden.
Bran headed upstairs and approached Meera's room; normally off limits due to her needing to study. He knocked and waited politely.
"Yeah?" He heard Meera call out.
"It's me." He replied.
He heard sounds of movement and Meera's voice. "Bran, glad you made it, c'mon in."
As she said the last words she opened the door; stepping aside to let him enter. He smiled and did so. As she closed the door he looked around. He had never even seen Meera's room before. He noticed it had a similar green colour scheme that Jojen's did. It also reminded him a little of his sister Arya's room; both girls being tomboys there was little if anything feminine in the room. It was also a little messy, usually discarded clothes.
Meera he noted was dressed quite casually, baggy denim jeans and a green flannel shirt. Noting Jojen sitting by the window, also in simple jeans and a T-shirt made Bran feel a little self-conscious about his own clothes; khaki pants and a plain blue button up shirt, not strictly casual.
"I probably should have got changed before I came here." He mumbled.
While their school didn't have a uniform, Bran at least felt there should be some effort towards neatness, hence his clothes. Jojen normally dressed similarly, with similar thoughts, but as this was his home, he'd clearly found time to change.
Meera laughed and shook her head. "No it's fine; c'mon sit down. We were about to start the games."
Bran smirked as he saw the games console; he and Jojen usually played video games together and had become rather good at just about every game they could get their hands on. However in response to Bran's smirk; Jojen simply shook his head. This confused Bran but he and Jojen took their seats next to Meera and grabbed their controllers. It didn't take long for Bran to work out why Jojen reacted the way he did. He thought he and Jojen were great game players; but Meera was even better. She easily beat both of them in any versus fighting games, scored higher than them in co-op games; Bran was amazed.
'All the time she spends studying; I never thought she'd be this good?' He thought to himself. 'This is amazing; we should this more often…not just video games, but the three of us hanging out together.'
He smiled at that as they stopped their gameplay long enough to eat the snack Jyana made for them.
As they ate Bran considered how, this past week, he had seen Meera every day at the archery club. As a result their friendship had grown considerably.
'I can't believe how much closer to Meera I've become.' He thought amazed as he considered it. 'Jojen and I have been friends for years. But Meera was little more than an acquaintance to me. Only saw her every now and then…I guess things change.'
He smiled at that last thought. When they finally finished eating Meera smirked.
"So, you guys up for more games, or should we go outside?"
Bran and Jojen shared a look and instantly replied. "Outside."
Meera laughed at that and they all headed out into the Reeds back garden, which opened out into the swamp that was next to their home. While Jojen politely declined; instead turning his attention to the various unique plants that grew near the edges of the swamp, Bran and Meera opted to go tree climbing. In this Meera was surprised to find Bran not only kept up with her; but was actually better than her. Some time later they were both sitting on the top branches of one of the trees. Meera turned to Bran, grinning.
"I guess it's true then, what I've heard from Arya." She remarked. "About your climbing skills."
Bran laughed. "Yeah; I guess so; I don't know why I just…I climb trees, anything really and I enjoy it. I don't know how it works, I just seem to be good at it."
Meera stared at that. "You're kidding, you mean it's not just…practice?"
"Practice is part of it." Bran admitted. "But; most of the time I just…go for it and; it all seems to work out."
Meera let out a low whistle; clearly impressed.
Even down on the ground Jojen could hear their conversation and smirked.
'Gods listen to them.' He thought cheerfully.
Bran and Meera soon worked their way down the tree and later Bran said his farewells before departing and heading for home. Shortly after he left; as they headed upstairs; Jojen turned to his sister.
"Meera; it's just come to my attention…" He began; she turned to him, curious. "…That you and Bran seem to be a lot closer than you used to be."
Meera laughed. "I know; it must be because we share the same group at the archery club. It made us closer, made us great friends."
Jojen raised an eyebrow. 'Great friends, oh Meera; don't try and act naïve; I can see right through you, dear sister.'
He then cleared his throat. "Friends huh; you sure that's all, there isn't any…"
Meera went bright red and spluttered.
"What, Jojen, don't be ridiculous; you think…Bran and I…That's silly."
Jojen merely shrugged.
"Just curious." He replied.
Meera groaned and shook her head. "Well, don't be, please."
With that she turned and entered her room. Jojen smiled lightly.
'I saw it in Bran too; they can deny it all they want, but it's there.' He noted to himself. 'It's not that strong yet, but there are feelings of attraction for each other there. They just need a little time, and perhaps a helpful push in the right direction.'
Satisfied with that; Jojen also returned to his room, waiting for dinner.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.