39. Noivado (1)

Taking advantage of the fact that the lords of the North were gathered in Winterfell, we started talking about the improvements that I had presented before, and now, it was a golden chance to put them into practice.

My mother was sitting with other ladies of the north, and with Lady Mormont, who was not taking part in this matter, for to her there was no interest or meaning. She lives on an island, the boats are the ones who take her supplies.

As she explained my ideas to the other lords of the North, a strange feeling hovered in my chest. I couldn't explain what, but it was there.

After the meeting ended, Lady Stark invited each lord to remain at Winterfell for a week, so we would have more time to hone ideas for improvement in the North. Of course, the idea was very well received.

I took the opportunity to train with Messrs. Karstark and Umber. They were experienced and strong men who could help me a lot in combat. I won't deny it, it was fun to be able to beat up the two old guys.

But I still had that feeling trapped in my chest. I was starting to get extremely uncomfortable, but it was no use. I didn't know what it was, and I didn't even have a clue.

However, I noticed something interesting. A certain quiet and shy boy was laughing and having fun with my sister. They looked very comfortable, side by side, and that made me smile. I think I need to have a talk with them.

I marched towards the duo, decided, and saw both tense, especially the boy.

"Don't tell me the love bee brought Lord Snow and Lady Glover together?" I joke, and smile, thinking it was a good joke, but my face freezes. They were getting embarrassed as they stole glances at each other.

I felt my face take on colder, darker contours.

"Pin. Say it's a joke." I was tense. "And don't give me that cornered rabbit look."

I saw Jon get up and stand in front of my sister, facing me. Despite the difference in age, size, and strength, he still had the balls to face me. Point for him.

"My Lord, I know it's not my place to talk here, but don't talk to her sister like that. I really care about her, and I don't want to cause her problems, as I did." he stops, and I can see his eyes looking directly at his father.

"And what actions will you take about it?" I ask, taking a step closer to him.

"I will take no responsibility for that." he says, looking me in the eyes.

I tear my eyes away from him, and look at my sister. She couldn't hide that goofy, satisfied smile as she watched Jon face me for her.

"And you, Alfinete, what actions will you take? Will you say that you feel the same way about that skinny boy?" I tease, and this time, she's the one who gets up, standing beside him. The difference is little between their size, and age too.

"Want me to knock you out at once?" she threatens me. Well, I know it's the best she can currently do. After all, she only has 10 name days.

"Are you going to go against me for him?" I ask, taking another step towards them. She holds her ground, but he takes a step closer, not letting me get close to her. "Will you betray me, abandon your brother, for him?" I ask more pointedly.

"Brother. I love you. I'm not cheating on you. I-I…" She tenses, I take a step back.

Both are on the defensive but still try to protect each other. I stare at Jon.

"If I said you had to kill me to be with my sister, what would you do?" she was going to say something, but Jon stops her, taking her hand. I just squint, still looking him in the eyes.

"I wouldn't kill him. Even if I had the strength and the means, I wouldn't do it. I know how much I love my brothers, so I know how much you love each other. She would be sad and hate me if I did that. It would just be losses." and no gain." he says, looking sad about something.

"Alright boy, you pass. Go get your dad here." I finally say, and sit down on the nearby fence. I look over and see both of them staring at me with silly faces. "What? Give up?" I ask.

Without thinking twice, he gives my sister's hand a light squeeze and runs towards Lord Stark, who was talking with his wife and some Lords of the North.

I don't know what he said, but from Lady Stark's expression, she didn't like the interruption at all. Not that he cares about the woman, who never saw him as a child. Then Lord Stark faces me, and I wave, urging him closer.

Beside me, my sister was tense. I just put her hand on her shoulder which made her look straight into my eyes.

"I love you, Pin, and I will always support you in whatever decision you make. I just want you to be the happiest girl in the world, and I don't mind setting the North on fire for it. But every action has a consequence. , and I hope you know that.

I'm your brother, and my duty is to protect you. I will do my best so that the consequences of your actions are not heavy. But understand that, I will always be the one to confront you first, in every decision you make.

I do this so that you have strong convictions, that you fight for what you want, that you are determined to achieve your goals. Fight for your happiness, and I will be there to support you in every difficult moment, no matter what." I kiss her forehead.

From then on, it was just Lord Stark and I talking about their feelings. We agreed on an engagement so they could get to know each other and understand their feelings for each other, and how long he would be at Deepwood Motte and her at Winterfell.