You were one of the many servants that worked in the Red Keep, generally a nameless figure that worked in the background to keep things clean and running the way that the royalty that lived there wanted without much thanks or consideration. You cared little for your job but did as you needed and made the most of the fact that you worked in the same building as the man you loved.

Podrick was the squire of Lord Tyrion and you had met when you were cleaning the Tower of the Hand many moons ago and begun to court soon after. Although you tried to do the work necessary, you did tend to sneak off to spend time with him where you could, Tyrion regularly catching you there to see his squire and caring not that you were skiving from the job you were paid for.

As you did often, you headed up to the Tower of the Hand, knowing he would likely be there alone. Podrick was sat opposite Tyrion's desk, likely quietly waiting for him to return. You snuck up behind him, gently placing your hands over his eyes.

"Guess who," you whispered into his ear.

"Your hands are much unlike your own milord," he chuckled, peeling your fingers from his face as he stood up to great you.

"I missed you," you smiled softly. "I couldn't bear being without you for any longer."

He wrapped his arms around you, pulling you into a warm embrace. Being with him offered you the safety and comfort you longed for.

"I was just thinking about you," he stated. "I didn't think I would get to see you so early in the day."

You shrugged your shoulders. "It shall only be a short visit, my love, I must return to my work, but I needed to see your smile, or the day would be far to horrid to continue with."

Podrick's hand moved to cup your cheek, as he looked fondly upon you. The love the two of you felt for one enough was more than you could imagine.

"It is certainly an easier day when I get to see your beauty," he whispered. "I wish you needn't leave to work but knowing I shall get to see you soon will make the pain lessen."

He pressed his lips onto your own.

"I love you," you said softly.

"I love you more."

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Written by Charlotte.

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