Game of Thrones: Loves Many Trials
Chapter 8 of my Game of Thrones story, enjoy.
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Chapter 8
Marina smiled to herself as she looked around the cafeteria, she had just got her food and was looking for somewhere to sit. It was then she spotted Margaery again and made her way over to her. As she did so, she spotted someone else with Margaery, it was Myrcella, the two were talking, smiling, yet also looking strangely furtive.
Curious but not wanting to pry, Marina decided to join them and, if they felt like, she hoped they would tell her what they were looking so secretive about. Not that she considered it any of her business, but she couldn't deny it had piqued her curiosity, their secretive nature. Reaching them they spoke up.
"Hey there, do you mind if I sit?"
Looking up they both smiled and Margaery nodded. "Hi Marina, sure, come, sit down."
Grinning Marina did so, Myrcella greeted her too, both enthusiastic and happy. They began talking, pretty much about anything; Margaery and Myrcella helped Marina learn more about the people she had been introduced to before; Marina made sure they understood however, she wasn't interested in gossip, only what was known to be true.
She often felt too many people formed opinions based on gossip and therefore missed out on getting to know the true side of people. Nice people, ostracised and ignored by their peers due to rumours, something that she hated.
As they spoke, she saw Margaery and Myrcella sharing looks every now and then. Finally, Myrcella spoke up.
"Marina um, listen, there's something we wanna talk to you about." She said.
Margaery nodded. "We were talking about it before you came over...we, we've got a secret, you see and, only a handful of people know."
Myrcella continued. "Yeah, but we're still feeling so...confined by it, we were hoping we could trust at least one more person..."
Marina nodded slowly, she could see what they were doing, whatever this secret was, they wanted to open up about it and felt it best to start slowly, at least until they were confident about it.
"Sure, what is it?" She asked, hoping to gently urge them to explain.
Myrcella sighed and then finally explained. "Well, it's, you see...Margaery and I, we...we're together, as in..."
Marina was a little surprised at the revelation, but smiled. "You mean, you're dating?"
They both nodded and Marina suddenly noticed that Myrcella seemed to be the one having problems admitting the truth.
Nevertheless she smiled and replied. "I see, well, good for you guys, that's great."
They both seemed startled, but Marina just nodded.
Still taken aback by her open acceptance of them, they nevertheless managed to relax and soon all three girls were talking casually and happily. Some time later, Margaery excused herself and left for the bathroom. Myrcella and Marina sat and ate, speaking a little, waiting for her to return. Marina couldn't help but note that Myrcella still seemed uneasy.
"Are you alright?" She asked. "You look worried."
Myrcella bit her lip but then nodded. "I just...I feel so bad, for Margaery, I don't know how she copes with me."
Marina was startled by this. "What, cope, but I thought..."
"I; we have to keep finding excuses, keep our love hidden away." Myrcella explained at last. "We only ever be ourselves when we're out at Lancel's place, or Renly and Loras' place...They're the only ones that know, apart from you now."
Marina nodded slowly, finally understanding. "Hey, Cella, listen, don't worry. Look Margaery clearly loves, she doesn't feel ashamed of you, yes you have to hide, but she has faith in you. Plus, if you want, you can 'hang out' at my place too."
Myrcella nearly choked on her drink at this, but then grinned, pleased. Marina had been trying to reassure her and she certainly succeeded. She couldn't help but feel grateful.
As she thought that however, she also couldn't help but smile when she noticed Marina's attention distracted when she saw Lancel pass by. Especially as she saw Marina's expression.
"Marina..." She said; starling her. "Sorry, it's just, you looked so distracted, when you saw Lancel there."
"Wh-what...I?" Marina gasped.
She was shocked by this and swore she could feel her face heating up. She prayed it wasn't. Myrcella just smiled and nodded friendly and Marina managed a smile as Margaery came back, allowing them to settle into yet another talk, simply passing time.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.