rlly want to dance with robb stark 😭 I’m talking early season 1 Winterfell Robb, and it’s probably at the revel arranged for the Baratheons, and he just squeezes your hand and shoots you a grin and then he’s pulling you to your feet
And ur both laughing even though nothing is funny, grinning at each other like lovesick idiots, and Catelyn is just watching u like ‘fucking hell these kids are oblivious’
your brain. this is so freaking cute hattie :( it’s like such a need id rank it over water
you try to scoff, but the same substance warming your cheeks and loosening your tongue makes it come out as a guffaw. “I am absolutely not.”
theon’s laugh leads the beginning of his next retort. “Oh, you absolutely are.”
your mouth drops open at such an accusation. you turn to touch the shoulder of robb sitting next to you, who is in the middle of arm-wrestling one of lord glovers sons.
“Robb,” his head turns slightly to look at you, arm shaking from the effort he exudes. “Am I drunk?”
one glance to theon tells him exactly what’s going on. he cracks a smile, but seems to still have the wisdom to feign ignorance. “What, you?” he shakes his head. “Never.”
cheers erupt from beside you as robb slams his opponents arm to the table. theon rolls his eyes — somehow loudly.
proper and courteous is how the welcome celebrations started, as most do in the north. and as most do, after the first cups of liquid misbehavior were poured things had (not at all) steadily devolved from there. as is evident by the king of the seven kingdoms and his face, which is currently buried between the breasts of a (willing) lady.
music flows, yelling voices mix, the occasional fight or two erupting when men lose bets they wagered their best donkeys on — it’s a boisterous atmosphere. it’s your favorite kind.
“That one,” theon points out. “In the yellow.”
you and robb’s heads move in sync trying to pinpoint the greyjoys latest victim. robb is seemingly more coordinated than you.
“Her?” he asks after a mere second. eyes still scanning the room, you’re about to voice your troubles when robb’s hand comes to turn your jaw in the direction he’s looking. a small oh falls from your mouth.
you’re looking at a — very pretty — lady, but all you can truly focus on is the gentle grasp of fingers on your jaw. it’s a cheek-heating gesture, warmth joining with your already-warm pulse to create a hot and fuzzy thrum beneath your skin.
theon hums, voice bringing you back to reality. “She’ll be getting familiar with my chambers ceilings quite soon.”
robb’s face is one of doubt while yours is more of disgust. “You’re unbelievably lewd.”
the hand cupping your jaw leaves to aid its owner in sipping his ale — you mourn the loss of contact. “And you’re unbelievably listening. Perhaps you should watch as she fawns over me.”
robb laughs into his cup. “Perhaps if she’s drunk as well, she might.”
“Laugh now,” theon says, continuing to stare as the dance floor opens up, and he sees the woman stand to find a partner. he stands as well. “You all laugh now.”
the music changes into something of a faster rhythm — a familiar dance to many who’ve grown up in the north. noticing it, you and robb both look at each other. you glance at theon and the dance floor, and robb shoots you a grin before grabbing your hand and pulling you to your feet.
you feel light in this moment. airy, like you’re stepping on clouds. it’s warm, the night is young, and so are you. robb’s touch soothes that uncomfortable itch you have when winesung & without it. your eyes trace the curve of robb’s jaw as he leads you through the crowd, and though he can feel you close behind, he still glances to check you’re there. that you’re not just there, but here, with him in time right now. sometimes he has to remind himself you’re real. if only he could tell you so.
a pair of eyes gaze at you both from the table the queen and king currently sit at. they hold a certain fondness, though it's heavily veiled in lieu of company.
catelyn knows that look. she’s seen it in petyr's eyes when gazing at her many times, and it's quite a heartwarming sight when it is returned... if only she ever did (return)