Game of Thrones: Loves Many Trials

Chapter 16 of my Game of Thrones story, the party continues, the groundwork is already laid for all three main pairings now and we'll see the birth of one of those pairings becoming true at the end of this chapter, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: Game of Thrones belongs to George R.R. Martin.

Chapter 16

While the party continued in full swing, Jamie Townley was as nervous as he always was when it came to social events. Tugged at the waistband of his blue swimming trunks he looked around.

'Everyone is having fun...I guess I should join them, but...' He thought awkwardly.

He spotted Shireen, Devan Edric and Joy, all sitting on the edge of the pool; also in their swimsuits. Shireen a lavender one-piece swimsuit, Joy a simple pink bikini, Edric also wearing blue swimming trunks, albeit a darker shade and Devan in a black Speedo.

He suppressed a grin at the fact Shireen seemed quite enamoured by Devan's Speedo.

Watching as the boys slid into the pool for a swimming race, Jamie thought to himself. 'Oh Shireen, you and Devan are always so sweet together...Oh, uh oh, that doesn't look good.'

He had just spotted someone who didn't seem so pleased with Shireen and Devan's close proximity, Shireen's mother, Selyse was currently glaring at them both, especially when they kissed after Devan just won the race.

'Hmmm, hope she doesn't cause any trouble...Where are the others?' He thought to himself.

He managed to spot them, Pod had joined Bran and Jojen by the pool; all three clad in Speedos; Bran's blue, Jojen's green and Pod's red.

They were chatting away happily and Jamie was pleased to note Jojen seemed much better, after that horrible incident where he had been attacked.

The final people he spotted were Arya and Gendry, Arya in a grey one-piece swimsuit and Gendry in black swimming trunks, both simply lazing around, holding each other, gazing at the sky.

Managing a smile at all the activity he witnessed, Jamie nevertheless felt his awkwardness remaining.

"Jamie."

He turned and froze; eyes wide, approaching him was Meera, clad in a light green bikini. It flattered her figure well; she looked incredible, despite not having what most boys considered a typically attractive body, to him, she was a vision.

Her curves were slight but they were there, her hair hung loose and curly and she was smiling, eyes sparkling.

'Wow, she looks so...urgh, behave Jamie.' He chastised himself. 'That's not way to act.'

He cleared his throat; realizing Meera was observing him casually, having clearly noticed how he was looking at her.

"I...I'm sorry, I didn't mean..."

She laughed softly. "It's alright; this is actually a new swimsuit; so a lot are surprised."

Jamie nodded, relieved she wasn't angry with him; still flustered at the fact she was showing more skin than he'd ever seen her show.

"So, why aren't you with everybody else?" She asked casually.

"I just, I..." Jamie tried to explain. Damn, that feeling again, it's stronger now...I, I do, but, she would never...'

Meera however seemed to understand his awkwardness and stepped closer. "It's alright, you'll do fine. You already know a good number of people here, I can help you meet with the rest, c'mon."

She held out her hand, startling him. But, smiling and hopeful, he took it and she led him to join the crowd.

Elsewhere in the party, Lancel smiled as he sat on the edge of the pool, watching Marina who had swum over to join Margaery and Myrcella and now all three ladies were talking together.

'She looks so amazing, happy, smiling, her hair all wet. She's...cute, now, more than...' Lance thought to himself, before realizing what he was thinking.

He flushed red, shocked that he actually thought that. Then he realized something else, as he watched Marina he felt something and tensed.

'Oh crap, not that, don't let anyone see.' His mind raced.

Reacting quickly he slid into the pool, praying the water and his trunks would hide his sudden erection from sight.

Seeing Lancel entering the pool, albeit oblivious to the real reason, Marina; having just finished her talk with the girls, swam over to join him.

"Hey Lancel."

"Hi..." He greeted awkwardly. "So um, having fun?"

She nodded enthusiastically. "You bet; this is great, I can't thank you enough for bringing me."

He smiled at that; hopeful that he would calm down soon and that this strange feeling he was suddenly having would become clear. He wasn't sure what to think; friendship was one thing, but to try and seek more would be, crazy, especially in his current situation. Even if he couldn't deny he was attracted to her.

Brian smiled as he helped himself to a drink, he was certainly enjoying himself and had just spent some time swimming with Sansa and her brothers; they even coaxed Arya and Gendry into joining them. Now he was simply taking a break, enjoying the sun, letting it dry him off.

"Hey, you!"

Rolling his eyes he turned to face an irate looking Joffrey who stood, glaring at him.

"What now?"

Joffrey snarled. "You know damn well what; Sansa is mine, you have no right to get in my way."

"Sorry I got in the way of your sexual harassment and attempt to humiliate a girl for no reason." Brian shot back sarcastically.

"Sansa belongs to me and she wasn't doing what she should." Joffrey snapped. "I was teaching her respect, she needed to realize..."

Now Brian was furious as he stood up. "Listen you, I don't care who you are, that is no way to talk about Sansa, or any woman. Sansa isn't yours, she isn't anybodies; she is her own woman."

Joffrey snarled and moved as if he was going to suddenly attack Brian.

"Joffrey enough!" Robert suddenly barked, having appeared out of nowhere.

Joffrey spun around. "Dad, he..."

Robert shook his head. "Don't bother I heard, and that is no way to treat a guest."

Glowering Joffrey shot a spiteful look at Brian before stalking off; Robert also left shaking his head. Brian sighed, knowing that this wasn't over, not by a long shot.

Meanwhile, Jamie smiled; actually enjoying himself; he had a fun time swimming with the others. Hanging out and talking with Bran, Jojen, Pod and even making friends with Tommen, Martyn and Willem. Meera stuck with him and helped him out whenever he faltered. He couldn't deny he was having fun.

However he noticed something. "Meera, are you alright?"

She seemed deep in thought and nodded. "Um, yeah, just...something I was curious about."

"Oh, what?"

"Jamie I've, I've been wondering, the way things have been between us?" She queried. "The things we did together, the way you...looked at me, do you…?"

She trailed off, but Jamie understood and felt his face grow hot. He hadn't been as subtle as he thought; Meera had seen, she knew.

"I, um..."

She shook her head. "Easy, I just...want to know."

Jamie bit his lip; took a deep breath and, very aware of her body heat and close proximity, let it out.

Finally he replied. "Meera, I, it's true. I do, I do have feelings for you. I love you, I, I understand if you..."

Meera's eyes widened as she heard this and now she actually looked flustered. "Wow..."

"I'm sorry, I, I know I shouldn't have said anything, I'll just..." Jamie stammered, worried.

But then Meera grinned.

He was taken aback by this, she moved even closer, surprising him.

"It's okay, I feel the same way."

Jamie gasped but then, confirming it, Meera closed the gap between them and kissed him, a kiss he returned.

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

Well, these past two chapters we have seen the foundations of Brian/Sansa and Marina/Lancel being formed, and now we see the birth of Meera and I forming our relationship. Next up, for those of you curious, our first date :)