Game of Thrones: Pieces of Life

First chapter of a new Game of Thrones story; a series of one-shots for each of my favourite young couples, set around holidays or special times; enjoy.

Pairings shown for each chapter:

Tommen/Robin
Jon/Ygritte
Arya/Gendry
Sansa/Podrick
Robb/Myrcella
Bran/Meera
Rickon/Shireen

Synopsis: Enjoying their first Christmas together as a couple, Tommen decides to take Robin out on Christmas Eve for a special meal.

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

Chapter 1: Tommen/Robin

The snow drifted down lightly, the snow already covering the ground crunched underfoot. The young man smiled as he walked; the young man had short neat blonde hair and green eyes. He had a toned fit build and was quite a familiar sight around Westeros. He was Tommen Baratheon, youngest son and child of President Robert Baratheon and his wife, Cersei.

He wasn't alone either; with him was a boy about a year younger with short dark hair and eyes, unlike Tommen however the boy was rather pale and skinny. He was also quite well known, he was Robin Arryn; son of Jon Arryn, Robert Baratheon's main aide. Both boys were quite different personality wise too; Tommen was outgoing, cheerful, very friendly with those he met. Robin however was shy and withdrawn; while he wanted to make friends with people, he often got nervous talking to them.

In spite of this however; the boys were close; closer than friends in fact, for as they walked together, they were holding hands, their fingers entwined. They were in fact dating and had been for a few months. It was a relationship that nearly all of the members of their families accepted happily. Apart from Tommen's older brother, Joffrey, those that didn't accept happily merely accepted it without complaint.

However thoughts about their family's acceptance of them were far from the boys mind. True their families would be together the following day for Christmas; however, Tommen had decided to prepare a special surprise for his boyfriend.

Therefore; they were talking together, through the snow, only a few people around on this fine Christmas Eve. Robin bit his lip, looking to his boyfriend.

"You haven't told me where we're going, Tommen." He stated.

Tommen smiled as he gently pulled Robin closer. "I know, it's a surprise."

Robin groaned. "Oh, Tommen; you know I hate surprises."

Tommen gently pecked Robin's cheek; smiling at him.

"Relax, trust me, you'll like this." He explained happily.

Robin sighed but gave in; knowing that Tommen wouldn't reveal any more. He knew at least he wasn't in any danger; Tommen never did that, not wanting to aggravate Robin's lifelong illness. They continued to walk on; Robin reassured by Tommen that they were nearly there. They soon arrived at their destination; a rather fancy and popular restaurant. Robin's eyes widened.

"Wow." He gasped.

Tommen smiled and kissed him again. "Thought you'd like it, c'mon, let's eat."

They entered and Robin was suddenly feeling awkward. The place was nearly full; he wondered if they'd even get a seat. Yet at that moment, a woman approached them, likely the owner. She smiled pleasantly at them.

"Hello, welcome…" She paused and her eyes widened in recognition. "Oh Tommen, how nice to see you again."

Tommen grinned. "Hi Mrs. Merryweather."

Robin was surprised by this. "You know her?"

"Yeah, she's a friend of mum." Tommen explained.

It was then that Mrs. Merryweather led them to a table that wasn't taken.

As they sat down Mrs. Merryweather turned to Robin.

"I'm Taena Merryweather; it's nice to meet you, you must be…Robin, right?"

Robin nodded, looking over at Tommen worriedly. Tommen however nodded and smiled.

"It's alright Robin." He said calmly. "Taena knows about us."

Robin smiled and turned back to her. "Yes ma'am, that's me."

Taena smiled back and took their orders.

"Don't worry about a thing you two, this meal is on me."

Tommen shook his head. "Taena, you don't have to do that."

She just smiled. "It's fine Tommen; after all, this is special day and clearly a special time for you."

She was right; the main reason Tommen brought Robin here was so they could have a nice meal together. Mainly having time to themselves so they could be free; without having to suffer Joffrey's comments. Tommen gave in and accepted Taena's offer and they waited for their food. It soon arrived and they ate, enjoying their time together.

It was later, just as they finished eating that they started to talk again. For them silence between them wasn't awkward or worrying. They had developed an understanding of each other, to the extent that they didn't always need to talk to each other in order to be comfortable. Just being in each other's presence did that nicely for them.

Robin smiled widely.

"This was great Tommen." He said happily. "Thank you."

Tommen smiled at his boyfriend; reaching over and taking his hand. "Glad you like it."

Robin blushed and spoke again. "I um…I have something for you. I was gonna save it for tomorrow but; well I thought…"

He shook his head and ended up handing a package to Tommen. Tommen took it curiously and opened it. Inside was a ring, engraved with a combined symbol of the Baratheon family's old crest, the stag and the crest of the lion that belonged to his mother's family, the Lannisters.

Tommen was amazed. "Wow, how did you…make this?
Robin blushed harder and admitted. "I-I had Arya's boyfriend help me. Do you like it?"

"I love it; it's great." Tommen replied at once. "I have something for you too."

He reached into the backpack he had been wearing as they walked; from within he pulled out a fairly large package. Robin opened it and grinned when he saw what it was, the complete collection of Dunk and the Egg's tales.

"Oh Tommen, thank you." Robin said at once; his face brightening considerably. "I've been looking for these for so long."

Tommen grinned. "I thought you'd like them. Well early Christmas presents and a nice Christmas Eve meal. Such a nice way to spend the day, huh."

Robin nodded, adding. "All the more special that we're spending it together."

With that the happy couple kissed; feeling happier than ever before.

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