Game of Thrones: Loves Many Trials
Chapter 41 of my Game of Thrones story, a short little cool down chapter after all the drama so far, enjoy.
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Chapter 41
The light fragrance of Jyana's herb garden filled the air as Jamie and Meera sat out in the back garden of her home. Jamie was worried, while she was happier than she had been since the trial; it was clear Meera was still struggling.
"Meera I..." He began, biting his lip. "Are you, okay, I mean…?"
She let out a slow shuddering breath and turned to him, Jamie was shocked to see tears in her eyes.
"Jamie I; why are you still...With me?" She suddenly asked.
Jamie felt cold, fearful. "What, what are you saying?"
"Look at me?" She burst out. "I'm ruined, soiled and you...you deserve..."
Suddenly it made sense to him and he shook his head. "Meera no, don't say that."
"But..."
"You are the one I deserve, the one I want...You understand me, like no one else can." He said firmly. "After all you've been through, I can't just leave you. I love you Meera, and I will do whatever I can to prove that love hasn't changed, just because of what happened to you. Don't go blaming yourself and don't say I deserve better, for me, there is no one better."
Her eyes widened in amazement, her tears spilled forth, but for a different reason than before. She smiled and finally, relieved, moved closer. Smiling Jamie also moved closer and they kissed, Jamie's full of promise, a promise to still love Meera, despite everything and they both now held hope for their future.
Meanwhile, at the Stark house, Brian was lying in the hammock in the back garden, holding Sansa close. She too seemed to be struggling and was living daily with anxiety and fears, despite the trial being over.
"Sansa, are you…?"
She sighed. "I'm sorry Brian; I know I've been kinda, on edge these past few days."
He shrugged. "I can't blame you, after all that's happened."
"I know...I know, but, the trial is over, Joffrey is gone, I should be..." She began.
Brian shook his head. "No Sansa; you can't just recover like that, it takes time and people should respect that."
"Brian?"
"You need to just take your time and recover at your own pace." He told her softly. "Don't let anyone tell you when you should be better, you take it slowly, until you are better."
She grinned. "You're right, thank you."
He nodded, relieved. "I'll be right there too, anytime you need me, just let me know."
She grinned, considering how lucky she was to have Brian by her side. She knew with certainty then that, no matter what difficulties she faced, she could make it. They kissed, both enjoying the feeling of peace that enveloped them as they did so, looking forward to the future.
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