Hello FanFic Friends!
Here's someone you have been dying to appear... Well, kind of. Read on and find out ;)
- M - people. Not for violence and not with Gendry so heads up!
ARYA POV:
"Can you at least make an effort to steady the car?"-
"The road isn't paved, it's like the freaking middle ages. I'm doing my best here!"-
Continuing the worst road trip ever; the day had been filled with crankiness and tiredness all around. Theon; taking his turn as designated driver, was content distracting himself bickering with Sansa who was terribly hungover while Edric sat in the backseat with Arya and Gendry in what Sansa called 'the free love zone car' since all aboard knew about Arya and Gendry's quasi relationship. After the last event in Castamere where Ramsay Bolton had tried to kidnap and rape her they agreed to try and make Arya the most comfortable they could, which meant letting her spend time with Gendry without having to worry about what her brothers would say. By now the only ones oblivious about their relationship were Jon and Jeyne and it would remain like that for the time being; they could all spare more drama.
"Hey... you ok? You look a bit squashed in there"- Worriedly asked Edric for the fiftieth billion time today as Arya woke up and stretched in Gendry's arms. She had been falling asleep in and out all day, full of pain and nightmares. Arya also knew that Edric meant well but if someone asked her if she was ok one more time blood was going to be spilled.
"I've been better... It's Sansa who doesn't let me sleep! You know, I was practically assaulted, I have dibs on bitching today" The car went silent. "Humor people... as in haha? Jeez, tough crowd!"
"It's not funny"- Said Gendry in his grave voice without opening his eyes while tugging her back into his arms, her safe haven really. The poor guy hadn't sleep a second all night rocking Arya in his arms comforting her with sweet words of love and reassurance.
"Uhm, hey Sans what exactly did you drink? You didn't seem that drunk yesterday"- Said Edric trying to lighten the mood and distract himself as Arya crawled on Gendry's lap and nuzzled in his big chest. She felt him tighten but said nothing.
"Lemons schnapps. I didn't want to fall on my ass on the mechanical bull so I went with small drinks but I guess it had been a while since I drank. I lost my resistance to it. Damn it Theon, you didn't even try to avoid that log!"- Sansa said while holding on to her seat-belt.
"If you saw the log you saw the big ass rock. You pick which one to run into!"- Replied Theon.
As the banter continued Arya chose to admire her view (meaning Gendry) since it was raining like a disaster movie outside. He had been so sweet and attentive towards her since last night, it was laughable how from the outside you saw this really manly, incredible sexy guy but on the inside you would only find kindness and love; at least for her. People must think we're idiots; she thought. How could have they missed that Gendry was Robert's son? Without the blue eyes which he had closed, it was all about the jaw, that strong squared jaw line, the jet black hair and really? The powerful built and anger issues? Maybe it's because Robert got so fat that no one connected one to the other but still Gendry managed to look a lot like Renly and he was gayer that a pink unicorn!
Arya began to run her hands over Gendry's chest but he stopped her grabbing her arms, giving each hand a kiss and hugging her closer. It seemed that today he wasn't comfortable with the PDA. What would it all been like if I would have just liked Edric? Hell, what would it all be like if I would have stayed with Aegon? She thought.
Aegon...
Now that was a Pandora's Box just screaming to be opened.
The thing with Aegon was simple yet complicated. Simple because she didn't love him. At a time she thought she had but now after spending all her time with Gendry? The guy didn't stand a chance. Yes, Gendry wasn't perfect and truth be told Arya wasn't completely 100% sold on the idea of being together with him but it just felt right. Gendry let her be herself while Aegon was just too commanding, instead of asking her he just made plans for a lifetime without even consulting her… And the complicated factor came economically speaking. The Starks had banked the Targaryen's back to life in the Free Cities and by now the debt was more than paid but now that the tables were turned were they going to return the favor? She couldn't speak for Dany but she knew that Aegon could be ruthless when he wanted to and he did have something to hold against her...
How did I even get in this mess? She thought. She was never boy crazy nor one of those bimbos who valued their worth by the number of dates they could score yet somehow Arya found herself in a sitcom worthy of Sansa's attentions. She wondered how would Sansa react if she met Aegon? She would probably die on the spot not before asking what hair product he uses. She could still remember their first night together like it was yesterday...
Flashback three years ago:
"So, this is your room? It's very preppy... Not what I expected from you"-
"I just arrived a couple of hours ago. I haven't unpacked yet" She replied annoyed at her new visitor.
"A guy in your room the first night? You move fast Stark, I like that!"-
After a quick internal debate Arya decided to take Griff back to the dorms with her. It was late, she had the room all for herself since classes were on break and although his humor was intact; he was in pretty bad shape. Gone was the gorgeous guy she met months ago, before her was a skinny frail guy with cuts and bruises on his body. His long blue hair was desperate for a new dye job; for someone so young he had a lot of white hair... It was unkempt, looking dirty and lifeless and he had a nasty cold with a very disturbing cough to go with it, he needed to go to a hospital. So after seeing that he was sleeping on cardboard's over at the grave site she offered him to crash in her dorm since her roommate wasn't there yet.
It was awkward at first but Griff still had his carefree attitude that had once enraptured her on a single night. He danced around the subject of the Targaryen Family and his Aunt but Arya didn't push him, he seemed tired and she was going to find out tomorrow eventually so she dropped the chit chat, wished him goodnight and went to bed.
At some point of the night Arya was awaken by shouts of protest, it was Griff talking in his sleep while he was shaking violently, he had a nasty fever and didn't seem to wake up.
Arya panicked, who would she call? She didn't even know the university's emergency line. Quickly remembering how Catelyn would nurse them when they were little and sick; Arya took his shirt off since it was soaked with sweat and was shocked to see his upper body. It was filled with bruises old and new but what impacted her the most were his arms. Needle marks showing the obvious tells of a drug addict. Sadness and rage had to be set apart since Griff seemed such an intelligent and witty guy but it wasn't her business. She would only take care of him tonight so she dried him with a towel, put on him one of the many shirts she had brought (Gendry's of course) scooted over to lay in bed with him so they could share body heat and covered them with all the blankets she found in the room. She didn't know if it was the exhaustion from the flight or that she simply passed out from the heat but Arya quickly fell asleep.
She woke up the next morning to subtle touches on her face. As Arya opened her eyes she was faced with a very rare shade of blue eyes, not blue really; purple if it was even possible. Griff was by her side playing with wisps of her hair never breaking eye contact. It felt nice and curiously, like they had known each other for ages. Without even registering what she was doing Arya held her hand up and started to trace the needle marks on Griff's arms.
"Do they hurt?" She asked.
"Sometimes..."-
"Then why keep doing it?" She wasn't scolding him, she genuinely wanted to know what was behind his behavior. He just shrugged and scooted closer enough to be able to count each and every one of her eyelashes, but again it didn't feel odd.
"You took care of me; you don't know me yet you invited me inside your home and took care of me...Why?"- He bluntly asked her.
"It's not my home and it was the right thing to do"
To her simple statement they fell silent for the next couple of minutes. He truly was handsome.
"Would you like to go and have breakfast with me?"- He asked without joking or double meanings for the first time.
"Sure. Sound like a plan"
"Good...it's not like I was going to leave you alone anyway. On our first date you had me beat up a bunch of guys. On the second you sleep with me so I guess that after breakfast it would be fitting if we go to court and get married"- He laughed while dodging a pillow thrown at him.
"I'm here on business Griff so don't get your hopes up!"
"Aegon"-
"Ugh?" She asked confused.
"My name isn't Griff... It's Aegon, Aegon Targaryen"- Well that was unexpected. Arya was left speechless. Did her father know about this? "I guess I owe you the truth after taking care of me. Now go on and change. The faster we leave the sooner I can start making you fall in love with me"
"You know I have never met someone so full of himself! I don't date, it's just a waste of time"
"You didn't date before me I must correct. As of today Stark's and Targaryen's will be joined as one. Mark my words my Lady"-
End of flashback.
"Theon stop the car RIGHT NOW!"-
Arya's head was dragged back to reality when the car stopped suddenly. Sansa was puking the alcohol out of her system. Edric ever the gentleman got out of the car to make sure she didn't faint.
"You could at least hold my hair Theon!"- Cried Sansa while Theon was laughing his ass off.
"No way... You did the crime now do the time. I didn't force you to drink anything!"-
The radio transmitter came to life with Jon's worried voice from the other car; "Hey, why did you guys stop?"-
"Arya just needed to stretch her legs. Why don't you guys give us fifteen minutes while she takes a breather out of the car. Maybe drive ahead if you see somewhere we can park?"- He said disconnecting the transmission. What the...? Theon turned around so he could look at her. "I don't think the guys would be happy to see Princess Sansa in such a state and I thought you would appreciate some privacy"- Replied Theon while exchanging looks with Gendry who seemed pissed off.
"But it's raining outside. You'll freeze to death" Arya protested, she didn't want nor liked the special treatment.
"We got your back Ar... besides, I think the rain will be good to shake Sansa's hangover off. See ya in a bit, try not to rock the car too much"- Said Theon laughing while getting out of the car. She could see him talking to the others and going further into the woods to give them privacy.
Neither of them spoke. They just sat in the backseat of the car hearing the raindrops fall on the roof, engulfed in each other's arms. It was the most normal they had felt in days. Arya was never a physical person when it came to relationships but that seemed to change when it came to Gendry and right now she needed his touch, she craved it. After all that had happened since the minute her father was arrested she desperately needed some kind of release. Still in his arms, Arya scooted a little bit higher planting a kiss on his neck.
"What was that for?"- He asked. But Arya didn't answer nor did she stop. She continued to kiss his strong neck and couldn't help nipping him here and there. The guy was seriously hot and made her hormones act up.
She heard his breath hitch while she nibbled his ear. She just wanted to eat him up. She needed the closeness, his touch, to get Ramsay out of her system. She needed to feel what Gendry always gave to her; to feel loved and cherished but she was getting nothing in return.
He's tired; we all are; she thought but Arya wasn't going to take no for an answer. She straddled him while running her hands over his hair.
"Kiss me" She spoke right in his ear and felt Gendry tremble. From the corner of her eye she saw him fist his hands into a ball by his side as if to prevent them from touching her but she was having none of it.
"Touch me... I need your hands on me Gen" She said while grinding down to his crotch. He was already hard but still didn't react towards her. She went to kiss him but he turned his face to the side and stopped her movements by grabbing her hips.
"Arya stop it"- He said through gritted teeth.
"Gendry what's wrong? Why don't you want to kiss me?" She said ignoring him, grinding on him again more forcefully. Her hand snaked down his jeans to grab his belt when he stopped her yet again.
"Damn it Arya stop!"- Gendry said. This time it was a full out shout that Arya didn't not appreciate.
"Damn you Gendry! Why are you acting like this? What is your problem?" This was not how Arya wanted to vent out. She tried to kiss him again but was denied all the same.
"Just look at you! All of you. You're all roughed up! And your lips..."- Ramsay had given her a split lip after smacking her face. So that was it.
"So what? I'm suddenly damaged goods?" She spat while getting off him.
"Good dammit of course that's not it! You were assaulted last night, you should be resting. And we're in the middle of nowhere inside a car. I'm not about to fuck you while your siblings are in the near perimeter"- Arya felt like she was slapped.
"That's rich coming from you since you were Winterfell's town slut and you certainly didn't have those feelings yesterday when I sucked you off in the middle of the fair"
"Do not put words in my mouth Stark"- He warned in a commanding tone. The argument escalated rapidly but she didn't care. Typical Gendry; he had a switch button that flicked on and off whenever he wanted to be with her. So much for wanting to be with her for the rest of his life, the guy can't even commit to a day to day basis.
"Stop with the menacing tone, you're not my father. Go focus on your own issues... Baratheon!" It was a low blow, she knew it but delivered it anyway. She just wanted a good make-out session. The one that blew this whole thing out of proportion was him, not her.
Not wanting to deal with him and his lame excuses, Arya cut him off before he could even speak back by lowering the window and calling the others back. She quickly got in the front seat saying it was best that Sansa rested better in the back. Of course she didn't count on Gendry and his bullheaded stubbornness. He took the keys out of Theon's hands and said that it was his turn to drive.
"We are in a car for God's sake. I'm sure that nobody is going to kidnap me here"
"I. AM. NOT. LEAVING. YOU. AGAIN"- He shouted. Everybody fell silent but Arya didn't care less. Gendry was right, she did need to rest. She needed to relax and that right know that meant staying away from Gendry before she punched his stupid face off.
"Jon get back. I'm changing cars" She said through the radio.
"Wha... Arya wait, I'm sorry. What are you doing?"- Gendry said but Arya was already out of the car.
"What does it look like? Getting the hell away from you!" She screamed while swapping places with Jojen.
"Well that was not how I saw things play out"- Smirked Theon. He got the stink eye from everyone in the car.
...
"I don't think you get more outdoorsy than me but I need civilization. This is torture!"- Meera said.
They were nearing the 24 hour mark of driving around in the middle of the Riverlands surrounded by a never-ending rain. They were all cranky, hungry and desperate for a good night sleep.
"We can't stop. We just have to keep... going."- Jon said. He had taken on the role of Arya's babysitter, fussing over her every five minutes.
"Jon Snow everybody. A man of many words, deep, deep words"- Said Robb in a mimicking tone.
"Don't start boys. No need to fight, remember we are in this together!"- Said Jeyne finally getting comfortable around everyone else.
Arya was better off in the other car. If it wasn't for Eeyore (Jon) by her side she would have been alone in couples heaven. Bran and Meera were all over each other while Robb and Jeyne were experiencing their second honeymoon. It was really sickening.
Her mind wandered again to her relationship with Aegon. How in the world did they put up with each other for three years? They were just so different but he loved her, till this day she knew that Aegon adored her. Yes, they had their issues like every other couple; some were small, some were big, some seemed like they were plucked out of a movie but still; she stayed with him and he clung to her in a way that was unhealthy. She didn't love him but didn't wish him arm. The thought of making Aegon feel bad because of her made her heart sink as she recalled one particular night with him...
Flashback 8 months ago:
"Ar have you seen my red tie?"-
"Aegon you're already ready, why are you going to put another tie on?"
"Because I want to match with your dress so we'll look hot"-
"We'll won't look hot, we will look like to matching idiots" Arya muttered already in a bad mood after putting on the red dress that Aegon had bought for her and insisted on her wearing for the evening. He adored seeing Arya in his house colors and didn't seem to care that she only liked the color in lipstick not on clothes.
That night they were going to yet another boring business dinner. Arya hated this types of events but Aegon thrived in them. Arya was the muscle while Aegon was the pretty face, she handled the hard work of the company while Aegon was better at public relations, he could charm your pants off and you wouldn't even know it but she went as well since he hated not having her by his side, more importantly he hated not showing her off and marking his territory.
They were surrounded as usual when they arrived. Pathetic old sycophants that wanted to get their hands on anything Targaryen. Aegon sucked the money out of them but Arya didn't care, they had it down to a routine; Arya would slip a waiter 50 bucks so that he would maintain her glass filled all night while she stood next to Aegon nodding her head at whatever stupid joke was thrown their way.
"I honestly think that you could out-drink Jack Sparrow"- Said someone from across the bar where she was nursing her drink.
"Care to try? Everything would be more fun than having to listen one more time how Aerys Targaryen was such a great man... if so where the fuck were these people when Aegon was homeless and near the brink of death?"
"Don't worry about that Arya, it's in the past; all thanks to you. And don't think Aegon buys any of this bullshit, he just uses them back. He only wants connections for the company funding. C'mon, let's dance. Drop the drink for some dance moves"-
Rolly Duckfield; also known as Duck, was Aegon's best friend who always had his back. Arya often found herself in his company mostly because Aegon would force him to stay by her side when he could not, practically acting like a bodyguard. Jealousy ran deep in Aegon and would not hesitate in causing a scene if he saw someone near his girlfriend.
"You seem glummer than ever. Are you guys fighting again?"- Duck said while gesturing at her dress. They had been fighting more and more over the last couple of weeks and everyone seemed to notice. Tensions were high even more after that day... Aegon was getting more obsessed and wanted Arya with him every second. It didn't help that today was Jon's birthday and that all the boys including her father went up to the Wall to surprise him.
"Missing my family I guess... Not quite comfortable in fire engine red!"
Duck just smiled at her and spun her around the dance floor. He would never say a word against Aegon but he knew that if his best friend didn't put his shit together he was going to find himself minus a girlfriend. After a while a cough interrupted them.
"Don''t mind me...please, keep on dancing with my girlfriend while I stand alone"- Aegon wasn't fooling anyone with his playful tone. He could even get jealous of Duck.
"Don't be such a drama Queen and don't you two go forming a scene. Just have fun tonight."- Said Duck while bowing at Arya and leaving them alone when the next song started.
Neither of them said anything, they didn't need to. Both of them knew that the other was pissed off. Aegon was fuming that Arya had left him alone with his business partners and went to dance with another man while Arya was trying her best not to slap his hands from her ass. Her dress was too short and it wasn't even a loving gesture. It was him marking his territory.
"I need some air" She said disentangling from his grip. Aegon felt every eye on him so he just put on a smile and let her go.
"Just don't go too far. I... we need to talk to the representatives of the Iron Bank"- Arya just smirked 'don't go too far'; as if she could! The Targaryen's had learned to value trust the hard way so they were rarely seen without their personal guard known as The Unsullied. Aegon's 'girl' being one of their priorities.
Arya went over to the balcony wishing it was northern winds that hit her face since it had been more than a stress filled couple of days. She took her phone out and called the birthday boy, Jon didn't pick up so she called Rickon instead.
"Guys shut up, it's Arya! Hey Sis, how are you and why aren't you here with us?"-
"Hey Big Man... I'm in the middle of an important meeting. Where is Jon? He's not answering his phone"
"Theon took it, he caught him calling a cab back to the barracks after the strippers got here"-
"Strippers? Rickon is Dad with you?" She heard cheering and party noises on the back of the line.
"Yeah, he's with Uncle Benjen around somewhere but don't worry about me Sis, Jon told the strippers that Gendry was the birthday boy so they are pretty occupied with him right now"-
Gendry... she hadn't seen him or talked to him in years yet it still hurt to hear his name. Hearing his name and strippers in the same sentence wasn't helping.
"Great... just tell Jon I called to wish him a happy birthday ok? Take care of Dad for me Rick"
"Will do Ar... Miss you like hell, buy a damn plane ticket and come back home already!"-
"I promise I'll do just that once I get the chance. Bye bye Big Guy" the call ended and Arya did not know how much time she spent in the balcony but by the time she went back inside most tables were empty and Aegon was sitting alone drinking by the bar.
"I take it social negotiations didn't go well today?" She said climbing to the stool next to him. He had a full bottle of wine all for himself.
"Au contraire mon cheri... I got the funds so I am buying the Golden Company tomorrow"- He said handing her a glass and toasting with her. But one look to his face and she felt like shit. That was the thing with Aegon, the minute she said or did something he didn't like he would play the sad puppy card and damn if he hadn't perfected to an art. You could not deny that in the end he was willing to do anything for her. ANYTHING.
"You're not supposed to drink Aegon" She said while sipping her drink.
"I don't think a glass or two is going to ruin my AA record...besides; drinking was never my problem."- He said deadpanned and remained looking at her, turning her stool around so she was facing him. "I'm sorry. I hate fighting with you, please forgive for being a dick"-
"Aegon..." She knew this speech oh so well.
"But can you blame me? I can't speak with anyone without getting the 'where is that lovely girlfriend of yours?' or 'I hear your girlfriend is a Stark'... I'm trying to run a business that you are part of, I need you by my side Arya"-
"Aegon I don't do office work, I go on the field, you know that and don't give me that crap about you needing me by your side because the minute people ask you my name you get possessive and jealous"
"How do you expect me not to behave like that when they are ogling you right in front of me?"- He spat
"Well how can they not ogle at me since you have me dressing in barely there dresses with colors that can be seen from outer space" she spat right back.
"I truly am sorry. It's just that juggling all these new responsibilities is hard. I just want you by my side, that's all. No more dresses. No more jealous streaks"- Yeah right; tell that to her closet that had a whole section of red dresses and to the man who got punched in the face and kicked out of a club for buying her a drink. "Let's go away..."-
"Aegon..."
"I mean it! Dany can take care of the company while your Dad can find someone for the Stark division. Just you and me, I know it's all my fault, all the fighting, but I can be better, I can make everything better Ar, just for you. You own me Arya, I just want to make you happy... Just say the words and grab your passport."- This was the Aegon that kept her there, the one that was willing to drop everything for her, not giving a shit of what people would say or their responsibilities. This is what she was craved, now that she had it; it would be quite hypocritical to turn it down. She thought about trippers at the wall...
"I don't own you Aegon... A little bit of trust and freedom is all I ask"
"Done... not a word from me"- He said giving her his million dollar smile. "Think I can give you a kiss?"-
"Sure...just don't let Duck see you, he might get jealous"
"Smart ass" - He said while he bent down to kiss her, deepening the kiss in a matter of seconds.
"I need you in my bed tonight"- He said hungrily against her mouth.
"We live together Aegon, I think that's a given" She said rolling her eyes at him.
"Good, I plan on keeping it that way..."-
End of flashback.
"What's that over there?"- Asked Bran.
"Robb; hit the lights, it's getting dark and the rain is making it impossible to see ahead"- Ordered Jon.
They had continued to drive around the forest and stumbled on what looked like an abandoned campsite.
Gendry's deep voice sounded over the radio. "I'll bring Sansa over; Jon? Stay with the girls while the rest of the guys check out outside to see if it's safe"-
In a matter of seconds the car door was opened and in came Sansa looking paler than ever, definitely no more alcohol for her. Arya could feel Gendry's eyes on her but he said nothing quickly closing the door and heading off with the others. The guys took their time leaving them inside the car for half an hour when Gendry finally emerged from the trees completely soaked in what could only be described as GQ Men's wet t-shirt contest. What was wrong with her? Maybe Ramsay punched her so hard he shook her hormones. But what was the excuse for the other girls in the car? Jeyne cleared her throat, Sansa giggled and you could actually hear Meera counting Gendry's abs under her breath.
"You can come out now. We were cleaning up the place"- He said opening the door.
"What exactly is this place?"- Asked Jeyne as they walked to where the others were.
Old tents were scattered around, most likely an old abandoned work-site or camping ground that no one had cleaned after finishing with it. The guys had been able to move around some cardboard's to make a little roof while they huddled the tents together and even had started a bonfire.
"At risk of sounding like the typical stoner but I am famished. What do we have left to eat?"- Asked Jojen.
Economically speaking they weren't doing well. They bought a few changes of clothes with the money they made off of Sansa's earrings and Arya's ankle bracelet but since they had to turn in all of the money made at the renaissance fair as bribe for their release; they didn't have time to stock on food so they were left with a couple of bean cans for the remaining of their trip.
Jeyne offered to take on the food duties while the rest just scattered around their little makeshift camp, Arya found herself resting inside a tent with Jeyne trying to get Sansa to eat something.
"Sansa you must eat! We can't have you getting sick if we are going to be on the road"- Pleaded Jeyne.
"I'm already sick! If I take a bite I'll only end up vomiting all over again"- Sansa said while rolling up in a ball on the floor. Arya would have laughed to see her sister in such rudimentary surroundings if she herself didn't feel so bad.
"C'mon Sans, look at it this way; If you eat and then throw up you'll finally get all the damage out of your system. If you don't eat you are still going to have a shitty night so be a good girl and open up!"
"Save me some for breakfast. I promise I'll eat tomorrow, my stomach just needs to settle down"- Sansa said with her puppy eyes. Jeyne just nodded knowing that she couldn't force her to eat so she left the tent leaving the Stark Sisters alone. Arya wasn't hungry either so she began to doze off.
"Aren't you going to sleep with Gendry tonight?"-
"Mind if I spend some time with my sister?" Arya said without opening her eyes, hoping that she could find some kind of rest without having to depend on Gendry's warmth or the security of his arms. It would be the first time they slept apart in many days.
"Sure... I hope you have improved your bedside manners since you kicked more ass asleep than awake."-
Arya just smiled lost in her thoughts. Sansa quickly fell asleep and Arya followed her thinking that in fact she had her best sleep alongside Gendry. She hadn't been able to have a good night's sleep in a long time...
Flashback 2 months ago:
"Sometimes I feel like you want to jump off of the edge"- He said while her feet dangled from the balcony.
"Does it surprise you? After all that has happened?"
"It does since you are stronger than that and I am sure as hell not letting it happen. Not after what I have done to have you here with me" -
There were many sayings and quotes about love, one that always had caught Arya's attention was the one that said that 'in time you could learn to love a person'. What she always wondered was how long would it take to finally love someone? To will yourself into believing that another person is the one you had to spend the rest of your life with?
As her mind was afar she felt his hands over her body hugging her from behind. His long steady hands caressing her naked thighs while pressing soft kisses to her neck.
"Do you miss home?"- Aegon asked while massaging her back. "Who called?"- He didn't even tried to hide the fact that he searched her phone every now and then.
"Roslyn; Robb's fiancé. They finally set a date and want me to be there."
"And are you going to go?..."-
"Of course I am Aegon, he's my brother and it's finally time that I go back home. I've been making excuses for three years." She said getting down of the ledge of the balcony and out of his embrace. Of course he ignored her and followed her back to the bedroom.
"I suppose I'm not invited"- He muttered while slumping on the bed while she brushed her hair in front the mirror.
"The only one that knows about us is my Dad and you can't exactly just waltz back to Westeros with your platinum hair. I actually think it's best for us, to have some time apart"- The room fell silent and she dared to look at him. His eyes always gave him away, the mechanics of his brain tinkering away to find out what he was going to say to her. Aegon looked hurt but determined.
"Some time apart? After all that has happened you want some time apart?"-
"Don't you? Aegon a relationship doesn't have to be this hard, doesn't have to involve blood beings spilled. By now even you must know that this; what we have? is not rational, it isn't smart!
"Relationships are hard because you have to fight for happiness and I am more than prepared to fight for you. Do you regret what happened? Do you see any other outcome than the reality?"- He stood up and was in front of her towering over her as she sat on her boudoir chair.
"Do you? You are going to hold it against me Aegon, you already are. You can't force me to be with you!"
"Who says I'm forcing you?"- He said in a low tone. More of a growl.
"Aegon don't start!" She turned around but he spun her again and stood her up. Forcing her body flush against his.
"What do I force you to do Arya?"- He said in a commanding tone, his eyes boring into hers; purple amethysts that melted her insides. He knew exactly what he was doing.
"Deep down you know it Arya... We were meant to be together. It's practically written in our dna if not; what about you? You can't deny us, this!"- Aegon was walking back to the bed, before she knew it he threw Arya in it and climbed on her body. "Your body knows it..."- He said while caressing her curves. Taking both of her hands with a death grip and holding them up above her head, giving his other hand total freedom of her body.
"You want me Arya... You want me very much the same as I want you and God I want you!"- He said kissing her neck not stopping his intentions of going further down her body.
"I want to devour you"- He was kneading her breasts and his hot breath made her skin tingle.
"Aegon stop" She said breathless, in a constant battle she had fought the past couple of years; her body versus her mind, each wanting different things.
"Tell me what I force you to do Arya?"- He said while hiking up her nightgown, quickly pushing her panties aside and finding her slit. She couldn't contain the moan that escaped her mouth. Aegon knew Arya's body better than herself and wasn't afraid to play dirty.
As one finger entered her she found herself panting but aware that an already shirtless Aegon was taking off his pants. He looked at her with hooded eyes and went to kiss her. He let go of her hands and she found herself returning the kiss, fighting for dominance as he began to pump his finger in and out of her. But as much at it felt amazing she knew it wasn't smart.
She pushed him hard catching him off guard, dumbfounded that she would reject his advances.
"Good dammit Aegon what? You are going to fuck the idea into me? We can't base our relationship just on physical attraction. What about you and your sick jealous needs? You think I am going to stop having a social life just because you can't handle a man talking to me? Letting you dictate what I do 24/7? You might as well buy me the plane ticket yourself because there is no way I am going to bend the knee to anyone!" She screamed. Thank God it was a mansion and they had the whole west wing to themselves.
"I am not perfect as well as you are not perfect! I can work on my issues but what about yours? I ask you a simple question and you run back to Winterfell? And I am not stupid, I know you ran from something or someone back there as well so don't act all high and mighty Arya. We are in this together, you like it or not!"-
"Marriage isn't just a simple question"
"Killing is not simple either and I did it anyway"- He spat.
Silence ruled the room and a chill ran through the air... Arya just laughed.
"And that wasn't you coercing me? I guess that is going to be our love story, the one we will tell our children; I killed for your mother so she couldn't dump me after. How quaint!" She said grabbing her pillow and heading towards the door.
"Arya stop, don't leave me!"-
"I am going to sleep in another room tonight Aegon, it's best for both of us before we do something stupid" He blocked her way.
"This is your room, our room. The only thing stupid is you going and not talking to me"-
"I'm not sleeping with you Aegon"
"I know, believe me I get the message every night. Hands and blow-jobs only get me off to some point"- Arya slapped him so fast she didn't even believe she had done it. Aegon instantly was ashamed.
"Baby I am so sorry, please don't leave"- She slapped him again.
"Get it together Aegon, get it together and don't push me because you are right. I can't just leave you but it's still a pretty damn big possibility. I'm going back to the frat house tomorrow. I'll call you when the urge to kick the shit out of you has died down"
"Arya don't', don't leave me you know I can't..."-
She closed the door.
End of flashback.
Arya woke up with a jolt no doubt from yet another nightmare, reaching next to her for strong arms but only found red hair sleeping next to her; Sansa.
She hurried out of the tent and saw no one in sight but her body wanted, needed Gendry. It was like a magnetic effect...
She peeked in the remaining tents but didn't find him so she went to were the cars where...nothing. Where the hell was Gendry? She went back to her tent to put her shoes on since she left barefoot in such a hurry when she heard snoring. At the back of the tent to be exact.
Walking around some bushes she saw Gendry asleep right behind her tent, stubborn ass must have slept there not wanting to be far from her but still pissed off at whatever was bugging him. She already had his jacket on so she walked over him, sat on his lap and surrounded them with the jacket acting as a shield from the wind. It had stopped raining but they were still outside in the wilderness, thank God Gendry always ran a bit high on temperature than everybody else or he would freeze to death.
"What are you doing here? Go back to your tent"- Gendry muttered but hugged her tighter against him.
"I can't sleep without you" She said in a small voice. She didn't want to fight with him. She hated fighting with him.
Gendry didn't say anything, he only sat up and picked her up in his arms while walking back to the cars, opening one and getting inside.
"We can't sleep with the heater on, we can't afford to kill the battery"- He said while he rested on the back seat and signaled her to follow suit.
"I just need you near. That's all" She said while settling in between his legs.
"Goodnight Gen" She said while resting her head on his chest. His heartbeat working as a lullaby.
"Goodnight Arry"- He said kissing her head, instantly falling asleep.
...
It was still dark outside when Arya thought she heard noises but it was probably her imagination. As she moved Gendry woke up asking her millions questions.
"I'm ok stupid! I'm just thirsty that's all!" He seemed relieved with her answer and gave her a water bottle that was inside the car.
"I really need a bed!"- He said while attempting to stretch his huge body in the car. His hand touched the corner of her mouth wiping little drops of water that had escaped the bottle but lingered touching her face. Again the primal need to have him took over her again so she launched herself at him, kissing him like her life depended on it.
Gendry wasn't exactly on board since he would normally have her pinned down by now but he was kissing her back, moaning when her hand found his dick and started stroking him over his pants. She tasted blood and was immediately pushed off.
"I told you to stop Arya"- Gendry said getting all worked up again. The cut on her lip opened again because of his kisses.
"Why? I know you want it as much as I do!" She pleaded, the irony not lost on her as she saw the tables turned at what once was her relationship with Aegon, she was the one begging for attention and it wasn't a nice feeling.
"I told you I am not going to sleep with you so just stop throwing yourself at me like a common..."- Gendry stopped talking not finishing his sentence but the message was sent.
"Like a common what?" Arya spat not willing to let him off the hook.
"If you won't respect yourself Arya then I'll do it for you. You need to rest"- Oh this was just rich coming from him.
"I'm sorry, will you please enlighten me as to how I should respect myself?"
"Stop acting like a slut when you were almost raped just hours ago"- He screamed at her.
"I wasn't raped and I'm sorry, I didn't know it counted as slutty to want to sleep with the guy you liked... let alone be considered a slut when I'm fact; I'M A VIRGIN!" She screamed right back.
"What? But you? How...?"- Gendry was a mumbling mess but Arya did not care. Again she was pissed off and wanted nothing to do with the stupid bull. As she went to grab the car handle Gendry pulled her hand away. She was about to protest when he closed her mouth with his hand.
"Shhh... don't talk"- He hushed in her ear gesturing towards the window. They weren't alone. Several shadows were seen walking around the car, heading towards the tents.
"Stay here"- He said giving her a stern look that was quickly ignored, Gendry rolled his eyes and cursed. "Fine... but stay behind me"- He said while he opened the door.
It was too dark to tell but there were three men walking around the camp. One dangerously closed to the tent that Sansa was sleeping him while the other two were close enough to the bonfire to see their faces.
"Lem? Harwin?"- Gendry asked to the men but it was the third one that answered.
"Gendry my boy so nice to see you and in the company of a lovely lady no less"- The man said winking his eyes.
"Thoros? Never In my life I thought I would be happy to see your ugly face again!"- Gendry said while embracing the stranger in 'man hug'. The others started pouring out of the tents.
"Arya? Robb? Bran? You're all together, thank the Gods, we were all worried about you!"- Said Harwin, another lifelong worker of Stark Industries.
"Who's we?" Asked Sansa, wary of the new faces.
"Winterfell, the whole North for that matter! Lannister gold may do the trick but loyalty runs deep in these lands. Come on, you aren't safe in the outdoors. We have a place nearby where you can all rest and have a good meal"- Replied the other one; Lem.
The men lead the way on their own car through another road that was hidden under all sorts of branches and fallen trees. It was still dark when they arrived at what looked as an abandoned inn.
"What is this place?"- Gendry asked while getting out of the car.
"An old place, deep and secret. A refuge where banners are set aside if you have good intentions"- Said the old one with fading red hair; Thoros.
An elderly woman in her mid-fifties came out front quickly ushering them in but only talking to Thoros who was well over his cups.
"Gendry I know Harwin from when I was little, but who are the other two?" Asked Arya while taking a good look at her surroundings. Getting inside the entrance and to a foyer that looked abandoned. The woman returned ushering them further inside and speaking in a hushed tone.
"I'm sorry, best if we do the small talk tomorrow. For now I have 2 rooms for the boys and one for the girls."-
Everyone was having second thoughts but it was Harwin who reassured them "We have worked all our lives under Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon, that's not going to change anytime soon"-
They were ushered inside quickly, Arya heard Gendry complain that his room was too far from her's but he heard Thoros saying something in the lines of ''dipping his dick on the company well'. She quickly shrugged it off, a wave of tiredness made her fall asleep. Her father's face vivid in her mind as she wandered into dream land.
...
Arya was never a morning person, her mood changed considerably when she got up early to have a morning run but that wasn't an option right now. She woke up to sounds of heaving.
"Shhh... Let's it out sweet girl. It's perfectly normal"- Jeyne and Meera were nowhere to be found. The woman that greeted them yesterday was holding Sansa's hair as she was vomiting yet again in the bathroom. She turned around and frowned when she heard Arya had woken up.
"It is simply unacceptable the state that you two poor girls are in. Animals"- She muttered obviously looking at Arya's split lip and bruised face. "Darling girl I will take care of you next but will you please fetch me first a glass of water for you sister and some fruit? We need to get rid of this morning sickness first"- Uh?
Whatever... Arya's head was hurting and she was hungry. To hell with finding out where the hell she was, she needed food first.
Going down the stairs that she didn't even remember from last night; Arya followed the noises and walked into a dining hall filled with strange men; all were whispering and seemed to be focused on the tv that was in the center of the room. She saw Edric, Jojen and Theon but they paid her no attention, they seemed nervous about something and as if someone had punched them in the face. Looking over the crowd she saw a black mop of hair that stood tall above all; Gendry was right in front of the tv next to Bran and Robb. She walked to them but as she got closer she saw that everyone was entranced with the news feed channel.
'Reports say that she has been operating for years but thanks to Councilor Baelish's efforts she was caught red-handed and is to be charged as soon as possible...' Next to the breaking news flash sign read: Catelyn Stark; charged with charity fraud.
"What?" She exclaimed finally getting everyone's attention. She was dumbstruck and found herself walking backwards stumbling into a table where Jon was sitting alone.
"Jon... What... Mom? What happened with Mom? Jon? Are you ok, Jon?" But he wasn't paying her attention, his eyes were shut as if in pain while his hands gripped a newspaper in front of him, getting up suddenly and storming out of the room.
"I'll go get him. Get back to the room and stay there, I'll go up when he's calmed down if that's even possible"- Said Gendry giving her a swift kiss on the head and running after Jon.
What the hell was happening?
She grabbed the newspaper that Jon was reading, no wonder he was pissed off:
COUPLE ALERT:
After a rough couple of days it seems that Joffrey Baratheon has moved on from his relationship from troubled and now wanted felon; Sansa Stark. Who is the lucky girl? No other than gorge Margaery Tyrell who was dating Stark's half-brother Jon Snow not so long ago.
These highborns just love to mix things up! More reports expected soon.
The 'respected' article was paired with a blurry night photo but you could tell that it was Margaery and Joffrey getting out of a limousine in front of his house.
"FUCK" She screamed this time definitely getting everyone's attention.
Fuck the fuckers that had now screwed her mother off, fuck Margaery and Joffrey, fuck them all! Arya was running up the stairs, not caring who saw her. Her mind cleared and remembered why she had gone downstairs in the first place. More importantly a key word that the woman had said to her.
Barging into the room she saw Sansa lying in bed looking worse for wear.
"YOU'RE PREGNANT?!"
Soooooooooo What did you think?
To get a little feel of the beginnings with Aegon I recommend that you read the prequel of this story. Chapters 11 - 13 and specially the ending of chapter 20.
Look up Blake Lively's red embroidered dress at the 2011 CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Event for Arya's dress. dress
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