jeyne.

starkr:

“Maybe I do. But it’s always nicer to worry with a full stomach.” He grinned at her and got up. “Come on.”

Robb almost cringed when he saw his fridge. Ninety percent empty. Lucky for him and Jeyne, he had two tomatoes and some cheese, as well as some bread in the wall cabinet, so the sandwiches plan was still intact. He carried all the elements to the counter and started putting in practice his Impressive Cooking Skills as Jeyne sat on the kitchen island, her legs swinging. He looked at her for a moment before lowering his gaze to the food again, flushing. It would be so easy to fall for her one more time, he thought. Jeyne was everything someone could ever want: beautiful, kind, funny, smart. When he’d been a kid with no other thought in his mind apart from growing up to be just like his dad, he’d imagined that with some luck he’d find some day a girl he liked enough to marry, a wife to come home to, a mother to his kids. Jeyne had been that girl for him. 

The problem was, Jeyne wasn’t who he wanted anymore.

“My mother would scream if she saw us right now, you know.” He licked some tomato juice off his thumb, looking at Jeyne amusedly before going back to his work. “She thinks I’m a disaster in the kitchen, and she’s right I guess. She’s always hoped I marry a girl who knows how to cook. I know how much you like take-out so that would have been a bit of a disappointment for her if I had proposed like I was… planning…” he trailed off, horrified. 

Oh, fuck.

Fuck fuck fuck fuck.

…Fuck.

“True, true.” Jeyne nodded knowingly, saluting after Robb guided her all the way to the kitchen. She regarded him fondly as his hands moved over ingredients as if he actually had an idea of what to do. Both of them had been completely useless at the kitchen at the time they were dating, and even if Robb tried to improve a little, Jeyne always went for the easy way out: take out food. Her feet crisscrossed in front of her while she smiled at them, absorbed in memories. Jeyne had always been a cheerful person despite all adversities, but she had to admit that her happiest times were always spent with Robb. They were friends now, really good friends, and in some ways it was the same way as before but in some it wasn’t. It really wasn’t. Jeyne was happy Robb had found someone after her, because she sure hadn’t.

“Would she, really?” she replied, snapping out of memories that were best left at the back of her head. Stealing a slice of cheese from Robb’s hand, Jeyne instantly noticed the abrupt change in the atmosphere, and how her heart was beating too fast for comfort. Had Robb just admitted to the possibility of marrying her so long ago? She felt her breathing go shallow, and words failed to come out of her mouth, which was something that never happened to Jeyne Westerling.

She buried her face in her hands, sighing. “When?” she asked, hoping he would get the question because she was too stunned to come up with full sentences. 

starkr:

westerlingj:

Message: Just dislike is putting it lightly, I’d say. You’re so nice, pumpkin <3 But it’s okay, I’ll live. I know you love me.

Message: It’s been a while since the last time you called me pumpkin. Brings back memories! By the way, since you know about Theon I think it’s time for you to tell me if you are interested in someone, Westerling.

Message: You’ll always be pumpkin to me :) Ha, no. No suitors for this one. I’m a one hit wonder.

starkr:

westerlingj:

Message: Ha, that’s true.

Message: ……..still? I thought he was over that…..

Message: Awks :(

Message: Well I’d like to think he isn’t still jealous. But I guess it’s hard for him to get over his… um. Dislike for you. It’s okay. I like you enough for both of us? :)

Message: Just dislike is putting it lightly, I’d say. You’re so nice, pumpkin <3 But it’s okay, I’ll live. I know you love me.

starkr:

Message: Really, we’re going out for dinner and that’s the whole plan. We’re not exactly the most productive people out there.

Message: Will do :) 

Message: Don’t tell him I told you this but he told me that he didn’t like you because he was jealous of you.

Message: Ha, that’s true.

Message: ……..still? I thought he was over that…..

Message: Awks :(

starkr:

westerlingj:

Message: Aw, pish posh <3 Any special plans for today?

Message: Not really. Theon’s here for a couple of days, we’re going out for dinner but that’s it? He says hi.

Message: Liar. What are you really doing? If it’s X rated, don’t tell me.

Message: THEON SAYS HI? Color me surprised.

Message: Also tell him I say hi back :)

starkr:

westerlingj:

Message: WHO IS TURNING ONE YEAR OLDER AND THUS GRAYING ALL OF HIS HAIR BECAUSE HE KNOWS NO FUN?

Message: IT’S ROBB STARK!

Message: Happy birthdayyyyy x :) I hope you’ve been having an awesome day so far and I’ll call you properly once I’m on break butttt I love youuuu and happy happy day and I’ll send a little something your way

Message: Accidental rhymes!

Message: Thank you Jeyne! I’ll be waiting for that call, you don’t get to forget it, eh? :) Hope you have a nice day too, good luck with your studying! Love you too sweetheart.

Message: Aw, pish posh <3 Any special plans for today?

Message: WHO IS TURNING ONE YEAR OLDER AND THUS GRAYING ALL OF HIS HAIR BECAUSE HE KNOWS NO FUN?

Message: IT’S ROBB STARK!

Message: Happy birthdayyyyy x :) I hope you’ve been having an awesome day so far and I’ll call you properly once I’m on break butttt I love youuuu and happy happy day and I’ll send a little something your way

Message: Accidental rhymes!

starkr:

“Thanks for coming, by the way. I appreciate the company.” He shot a quick look at the kitchen. “Do you want to eat something? It was a long flight. I can make sandwiches. It’s still one of the few dishes I can make without messing up somewhere in the process.” He chuckled.

Jeyne pouted at Robb, batting her eyelashes in a comical manner. “Aw, look who’s getting sentimental on me,” she said, propping herself up to plant a kiss on Robb’s cheek. “You do know I’m here for you always, right? Knowing you, you’ve probably forgotten.” She took her place back on Robb’s shoulder, sighing contently until she realized her stomach was growling. She wasn’t aware of the fact that she was hungry until Robb mentioned food.

Jeyne gasped in feigned shock. “Sandwiches? That sounds delightful, chef Stark. I’ll gladly try your sliced bread delicacies,” she said, laughing a little. Even if she saw him constantly, she had missed Robb. Being here, just the two of them, kind of made up for lost time. Even if they had other things to worry about, it felt good to leave them aside just for a few days to enjoy themselves. Even if everyone was probably assuming the worst, she felt right. Happy. She blamed Robb for being such sunshine. “Unless you don’t want to. We can order take out,” she said, looking up at him again. “I know I’m your guest and all but don’t you go all shining knight on me.” She punched him playfully. “You worry too much.”

starkr:

“So, is there any place that you especially want to visit tomorrow, or should we just explore New York together instead? Alys showed me some places when she came here but to be honest I’m still a bit lost. And with Theon we didn’t…” He trailed off, horrified. With Theon we didn’t even left the apartment long enough to sightsee.

That was the last thing he needed to think about.

Jeyne felt she could finally breathe out when she and Robb were out and on their way to the airport. Up until that morning, she had been shoving things in her suitcase; always forgetting something when she thought everything was done. It wasn’t going to be a long trip, or at least that’s what she thought, and knowing Robb and his busy schedule, she was probably right. Still, she was a firm believer that preparedness was key, and if she could avoid to have to buy things in New York, it would be great for her pockets. When she was finally ready, she gave her brief goodbyes, whisking Robb away from the judging stares of her mother. Thankfully she had some tact and didn’t mention the whole ‘why are you going on a trip with your ex and why is it just the two of you, Jeyne be a lady, this is just wrong.’

The ride to the airport was pretty much spent in silence, and so was the flight for that matter, where Jeyne went over money, account balances and cold calculations in her head, all while Robb seemed lost in thought. She hoped she could tell him about her current family problems but a) he would probably want to help and while she appreciated his enormous heart, she didn’t want to become another problem in his life and b) there wasn’t actually a second point, but Jeyne deemed her mental lists to be incomplete with just one.

Arriving to the apartment felt like a blessing after so much time, which she celebrated by leaving her things on the table and kicking her boots off, curling her toes and jumping on the couch next to Robb, who, of course, started asking about itineraries, when he going caught up mid-sentence. Jeyne was about to ask for the rest of it when she looked up at Robb and saw a look in his eye that she recognized very well, having witnessed it several times herself. He looked like a deer in the headlights, and Jeyne knew better than to press the matter further and thus making him close off. She couldn’t bear it. Instead, she pretended she hadn’t heard that last part and pressed her forehead against Robb’s side. “I don’t know, really. We can think about that tomorrow. Relax. We can rest now.” She looked up at him in a way that translated into ‘if you don’t relax, I’ll end you.’

She just hoped he got the message.

i’ve been rather mia lately BUT today I AM HURR so if anyone wants to do anything with jeyne or gendry let me know

starkr:

Message: Okay don’t kill me but can I postpone our plans? Just for some days? I’m going to London soon so when I go there you could just come back with me. Something happened and I need this week free. Or something. I promise I’ll make it up to you. I promise. I love you.

Message: I don’t know if I should ask or not but don’t worry, it’s all good. I’ll just stay here and cry because my best friend refuses to see me.

Message: And before you get your knickers in a twist, I’m joking. I know how you get.

Message: And I love you too, pumpkin pie.

alys-karstark:

To:  jeyne_west@hotmail.com 

From: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

Subject: Re: (no subject)

I’m starting to suspect a third party, actually.  He never seems to forget about this secret, but I’ve promised to tell him in due time so he’s let up for now.  Like a dog with a bone, he is.  Or a wolf, I guess.  It’s true though, he’d never have even known I had a secret if Theon hadn’t told him.  

How lovely!  I like that.  Welcoming celebration, plus cake.  I have to let his family know, though to be frank Arya frightens me a little.  I don’t think I made the best first impression when I met her.  She looked at me like she wanted to eat me alive.  Intimidating journalists and persistent reporters I can deal with, but give me one feisty sixteen year old girl and I turn into incoherent jelly.  

Consider the moment seized!  Oh I am so pleased to be talking to you.  I can see why Robb likes you.  

-Alys

To: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

From: jeyne_west@hotmail.com 

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Theon, huh? It’s been a while since I’ve seen him. I just hope he doesn’t drive Robb crazy or we’ll be forced to put him in a mental asylum.

Aw, Arya. She’s not actually all that bad once you get to know her. She’s just rather cautious, I’d say. I would be too with all of the press on me at all times. Though I can’t say I remember what she thought of me when we first met, but I’d say we’re on good terms now. Just give her time and I’ll bet she’ll adore you in no time.

Same goes :)

- Jeyne

alys-karstark:

To:  jeyne_west@hotmail.com 

From: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Hah, it’s true, he gets so angry and flustered.  But I know it’s just because he’s such a giving person; he wants you to know the whole of what he’s thinking, so he expects you to give that in return.  It’s sweet, really, though frustrating for me right now for reasons that I can’t quite explain.  

But yes, I think we’ve all had quite enough of big events since Sansa’s.  Oh, you don’t think this is distasteful, do you?  I know Sansa’s was only 2 weeks ago, I just wanted to do something nice for him, since he’ll be away for his birthday.  

I’ll text you from my phone so you have mine as well.  

-Alys

p.s. would it be terribly cheesy of me to say that I think this might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship?  

To: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

From: jeyne_west@hotmail.com 

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Just let him rant away, he’ll soon forget all about it, I bet. Unless there’s a third party reminding him, which is rather likely cause let’s be real here, Robb is oblivion embodied so I highly doubt he found out anything on his own.

Oh, not really. It’s not exactly a birthday celebration, it’s just a welcoming party, just that we’re adding birthday cake because we’re cool like that. Besides, we don’t know when Robb will be back again or if he will be so better seize the moment.

- Jeyne

P.S: Not at all cause I totally agree :) Cheese galore!

alys-karstark:

To: jeyne_west@hotmail.com

From: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Jeyne, 

Exactly!  He’s so stressed lately, I don’t know what’s going on with him.  Has he ever done that thing with you where you have a secret and just the very notion of you knowing something he doesn’t has bothered him so much that he does nothing but pester you about it for days?  Or is that just me…

Thank you so much!  I would love the help.  I’m not really sure where to even have the event.  It’s going to be small, the two of us, Jon, Sansa, and Arya, I thought I would invite Jon Umber since he’s back in town, and my brother Eddie?  I’m not really sure who else to invite.  That seems like so few people when I list them out like that!  But I think Robb will be happier with something small anyway.  

I really appreciate the offer of help, I wish all of Robb’s friends were as enthusiastic.  

Best,

Alys

To:  alyskarstark@starkgroup.com 

From: jeyne_west@hotmail.com

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Ha, no, it’s not you. He does that. It happened a lot when we were dating. I’m just rather reserved and he just has his heart out for the world to see, you know how it goes. I used to tease him to no end, though. I still do! It’s fun watching him get angry over stupid things.

Aw, it’s really no problem. And yes, I agree on the few guests. I don’t think ‘the more the merrier’ applies here. Anyway, if you do need help you can give me a call and I’ll be more than glad to~

My number’s 756 921 607

- Jeyne

alys-karstark:

To: jeyne_west@hotmail.com
From: alyskarstark@starkgroup.com

Subject: (no subject)

Jeyne, 

Hello, I’m Alys Karstark.  I’m not sure if Robb’s ever mentioned me, I’m his PR and we’re friends.  As I’m sure you know, he’s in New York for the foreseeable future, but he’s coming back in two weeks, and even though his birthday’s not for a month, I thought I might throw him a surprise early birthday party!  Just family and close friends.  

It’s going to be Saturday May 19th, I’m not sure where yet but probably around 7.  I hope you can make it!  I would love to meet you, I’ve heard such wonderful things about you.

Best,

Alys Karstark

To:  alyskarstark@starkgroup.com 
From: jeyne_west@hotmail.com

Subject: Re: (no subject)

Hello Alys,

He has, actually! You know how he is. I’ve also heard lots about you and am definitely looking forward to this. I think it’s a lovely idea. See if we can get Robb to relax for a few hours at least, haha.

You can count with me, then. Is there something I can help with or something to bring?

- Jeyne

starkr:

TO: jeyne_west@hotmail.com
FROM:  robbstark@gmail.com
SUBJECT: Re: (no subject)

I know Theon’s reputation too, and by first hand experience. Trust me, the ‘gossip’ is true. I wouldn’t expect any less from him.

Great, then I’ll be sending you another email next week as well! And Jeyne, it goes without saying that I’m paying for at least half of everything, okay. You buy the ticket in London and I’ll give you the money when you get here. I know you don’t like me doing these things but this isn’t some lunch, this is a trip to another continent. 

:)

-Robb.

TO: robbstark@gmail.com
FROM: jeyne_west@hotmail.com
SUBJECT: Re: (no subject)

I wish I could be more comforting but there’s so much I can do sitting behind a computer. Maybe it’s for the best to leave it at that, I think. Give yourselves time apart to figure things out and listen to me for once and don’t make things worse. I’d say the same to Theon but I think he still hates me.

I would tell you that absolutely not and that it’s nonsense but you never take no for an answer. That’s thoughtful of you, I appreciate it. I just hope you know I’m going to smother the heck out of you.

- Jeyne