How Smiles Can Mend [Kit Harington] | #Wattys2016

~ Chapter 4 ~

            I walked over to Finn's dressing room after I had calmed down a little bit from my conversation with Kit earlier. I knocked on the door and was almost immediately greeted by Finn at the door. "Hey, can I talk to you for a moment?" My tone was serious but my face showed a slight smile.

            "Yeah of course, come in." He moved out of the door way so I could enter the room. "What's wrong?" His voice held concern and comfort, but I wasn't entirely sure if there was need for concern.

            "Are you and Kit friends?"

            "Yeah as far as I know; why? Did he say something to you?" The confusion on his face made his forehead crinkle and I have to admit, it was a pretty adorable sight. I never thought I'd hear myself think that...

            "Um, you could say that. I think you should go and speak to him," He stood from the seat that he was sitting on and began to walk to the door after mumbling an 'okay', "but I think you should wait until tomorrow." I explained before he opened the door.

            "Why?"

            "Because he wasn't exactly in the best mood after his conversation with me." My tone was hesitant as I focused on my hands that were positioned in my lap.

            "Okay, I guess it can wait. What did he say to you?" He walked across the room and sat next to me on the lounge.

            "I think that's something that you need to discuss with him." I said hesitantly again.

            "Are you okay?" His concern engulfed his face once more and he reached over for my hand and held it gently in his.

            "Yeah, I'm fine. He just kind of caught me off guard. That's all." My smile was gentle, like his touch, and I looked into his eyes again.

            "Okay, well as long as you're alright."

            "I'm fine, Finn." I reassured with a wider smile than before. He was so protective of me and I'm not really sure why.

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            I walked into the training yard of Castle Black with my men. All of the men that currently populated this frozen place ceased what they were doing and watched on as a huge swarm of people flooded their home. I think the thing that most caught their attention was me. The only woman in the whole of Castle Black. "Who are you?" A tall man with white scruffy looking hair half growled at me. He didn't seem like a very nice man. Its funny isn't it, how the people that are deemed the worst in society end up the ones who protect the rest of us.

            "I'm Alira Swann. I'm here on behalf of the King to help guard the wall." My voice was strong and fierce as I addressed the man before me.

            "Why aren't you wearing the Kings colours then?" He smirked and sneered at me; if that were even possible.

             "Because I am not required to. Any other questions you feel like asking?" I gave an exasperated sigh after speaking to him. He wasn't too happy at my remark either since his face dropped into an angered expression.

            "Do you know who you're talking to girl?!" He growled again; this time louder.

            "Do you know who you're talking to?" My glare was strongly directed towards this foul tempered man in front of me. "If you're not the Lord Commander, then I care not for your name. So; perhaps you can help me and my men out. Where's the Lord Commander?" My glare hardened on him as I awaited his response.