Hello everyone. So he is the sequel to Merlin's Happiness. This story is definately not going to make too much sense without reading that first. So if you haven't, head over to my page and find it. (: Anyway, please R&R!
Arthur woke up to the smell of breakfast, and when he opened his eyes, Merlin was setting it up on the table, grinning to himself. Arthur allowed himself a moment to just look at the servant, before sitting up. He smiled, never having seen Merlin look so genuinely happy before. But, the moment ended too soon, when Merlin realized he was awake.
"Good morning, Sire." Merlin said cheerfully.
"Merlin." Arthur said in return, acting as though he just woke up. "I half expected you not to be here."
Merlin laughed. "And leave you helpless, and without a servant? No way."
Arthur rolled his eyes, although he knew the servant was right, and got out of the bed. He saw Merlin's smile fade as he stared at him, before quickly looking away, busying himself. Arthur quickly grabbed a shirt, and pulled it on. He knew that if Merlin was to get over him, he'd have to make it easier somehow.
Arthur sat down to his breakfast, while Merlin started tidying up his room. "How, how was your day yesterday?"Arthur questioned as casually as he could manage. He looked over to see the servant blush slightly and smile to himself.
"It was... Nice." Merlin offered.
"Nice? That's it?" Arthur asked in return.
Merlin smiled again, before shaking his head. "It's awkward talking to you about this." He said.
"Merlin, we're friends."
"It's still awkward." Merlin argued.
Arthur rolled his eyes again. "He fed you and everything, right? Treat you good?" He asked, not thinking of how it sounded.
Merlin looked at him curiously. "Are you... Looking out for me? Could if be true that Prince Arthur actually cares about his servant's well being?" He asked lightly, smirking.
"Well, if something were to happen to you, I'd have no one to shove around." Arthur replied, slapping Merlin's shoulder as he got up.
Merlin laughed. "Of course." He said sarcastically.
Arthur made to change, and Merlin went to help, as he always did, but Arthur paused. He looked to his manservant, who suddenly seemed anxious. "Go." Arthur told him. "I need the stables done again."
Merlin nodded, and left in a hurry.