Ayo Freaks, EpsilonFreak here. After some deciding and some free time for me, I finally got around to retyping Graduation After. I am going to keep the original story, just on my ipod rather than on ffnet. If any of you would like to read the old version, just PM me and I'll DocX it over to you. (obviously you must have an account ^^)

NOTE: I have changed a few things in these chapters, thats why im re uploading them. Nothing major. Just a few things that help move it along and that could clear up some confusion. If you have already read the original, please feel free to skip to the end/ wait till I upload the other chapters. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything! No Copyright Infringement Intended.

Summary: Arthur is shooting a movie in Ealdor. Merlin works at the restaurant. Slash. Slight spoilers for season 3. Note that parts have been changed in future chapters! (See inside if confused XD )

Chapter 1

As i walked around outside, sunglasses on, I noticed that people were staring. They often stared at me in awe since i had landed that role in 'Graduation After'. It was the first big movie I had been in. Of course, I had been in a few films and commercials, but nothing this big. It was turning out to be fun, getting to know all the actors and crew, but there was a lot of work involved.

I stopped in at a little tent set up at one of the film locations. There was nothing going on right now but set up, so i helped myself to some oatmeal. At least I think that's what it was.

"Hey Arthur! We need you on set in 2 hours!"

"FUCK!" I screamed out bending over.

It was my Bluetooth blasting in my ear. I had forgotten that I turned it up super loud to hear it during the music playing. It was hard since we filmed in a small town named Ealdor. They had instruments practicing nearby in a local band group.

"Yeah, I'll be there soon George! Just got to get this oatmeal down and throw it up BEFORE I get there" I said looking down at the beige lump of chunks and uh... other stuff.

"Yeah yeah, Just make sure you're ready for a action scene" He said sarcastically. You could hear shouting in the background and some crashing noise. I assumed some new guy had a caused a problem.

Argh. Just what I needed. Some strange, probably not even editable oatmeal, and then an action scene which involved running and a angry crew. Graduation After was a fairy tale for teens. It involved action with guns, and hard core chicks. But it was sensible enough that it could be played in a highschool or and late middle school.

So instead of heading straight to the other side of town where i would be doing my scene, I decided that I would get some real food and drinks. So I made my way to the only decent restaurant in town. The Emrys Gulf. At least they had decent drinks.

"I'll take a coke and fries. Oh, and a hot dog with relish, mustard, and ketchup" I spoke distracted as I looked over my script, attempting to remember that one line.

"Anything else?" asked the waiter?

Arthur looked at the boy. He had dark messy hair, and piercing blue eyes that looked like the sea on the breach of a storm. Deep and full of passion, yet shy and magical. He name tag read "Merlin Emrys". I coughed awkwardly brushing aside my thoughts.

"So you're the owner eh? My boss, Gwaine, will be here soon. So be sure to have some chicken fingers and fries with two large banana chocolate smoothies ready. Got it?"

"Uh, yeah I guess... he stuttered as he furiously wrote down the order. He hurried back behind the counter and I saw him start some grills and stuff. Stuff I didn't really care about.

I walked to a table at the back, beside a window overlooking the forest. The crew members and light set up kind of ruined the picture. I instead concentrated on what I had to do in the scene. Luckily, Gwaine showed up right then to give me a report.

"So, did ya order for me mate?" He asked slouching in his seat.

"Yup. Got you chicken fingers and fries with two large banana chocolate smoothies. And sit up, you're going to ruin your back in you keep sitting like that" I pointed out.

"Schweet. Well, bout' that report eh?" He said, STILL slouched over.

"Huh. Yeah. Wonder if I'll be able to keep that mush down I had earlier. Grossest thing I've ever tasted." The memories luckily did not resurface.

"Well... that sounds... um, interesting. Anyhoo, you''ll be running from the edge of the forest to halfway in. You really only need to run about 5 metres in the scene, but we different angles and we need you to look tired from running. Got it?" said Gwaine looking me in the eye.

"Yeah. Just one thing, is there such a thing as food here?" Arthur questioned as Merlin brought their order. It looked incredibly in-editable, but it was the only decent meal they could keep down.

"Heh. Um, maybe if you just eat it and don't taste it it will be okay? Uh..." He picked up a chicken finger and let it drop back down, disgusted by the raw flop sound it made.

They went over a few things and plans for the rest of the time they had there, all the while actually eating. Next time, he was definetly going to request a caterer.

Arthur finished his food and walked toward the forest. He liked to go there to calm his nerves before shooting a scene. He noticed a shed nearby and decided to go check it out. As he rounded the corner he stumbled right into Merlin. Being weak, Merlin fell backward while Arthur came crashing down on top. Arthur just stared in shock as his brain took in what happened. He quickly jumped off Merlin and stared down at him. He looked like a semi had run over him.

"Ow..." He grabbed his head obviously in pain.

"Sorry I wasn't watching where I was going! Here, at least let me help you up" Arthur clumsily walked around and extended his hand.

Their eyes met and sparks flew. Blue to blue met; hand to hand. As Arthur pulled Merlin off the ground their eyes stayed connected. Arthur looked into those beautiful, stormy blue eyes, whilst Merlin looked into the calm sea of brightness of Arthurs. Their hands were melted together, all the while keeping space between them separate.

"Uh..." Reality settled in, along with awkwardness, and Merlin suddenly let go, running off without even saying 'thanks'. Arthur just stood there in confusion still trying to work out what happened.

"What the heck was that?" Arthur thought as he replayed the moment. He started worry, wondering if he was suffering from some mental disease. This is almost exactly what happened with with Morgana. They met through the movie business, all becoz they both were dancing trying to work out the steps. He thought back to how it happened...

I was practicing my steps, when my manager called my name. Just as I turned around, this soon to be girlfriend wobbled right into me. My first reaction was to shout loudly in her face, but as I got a closer look at her, we locked eyes, and ever since fell in love. The director liked the move so much, we were assigned a dance routine together. I remembered how we kept going out for coffee on breaks, and meeting up for dinner. About 6 months after that, we announced our love and had a little party to celebrate. I wasn't really sure that we deserved a party, but I had been single since my last break-up with Nimueh. She had been the love of my life, before we got engaged. Then her life took a turn for the worst. She started getting into drugs and alcohol, and soon she was in jail. I never saw her again. I moved onto to Morgana.

Arthur snapped out of it, and went to work of clearing his mind. After that, he headed over to start shooting. The sooner he started this, the sooner he could go and relax. So, the director said for the lights to be turned on and adjusted, the crew when on set getting the camera ready to roll. But as they plugged in the lights, there was a major power failure. The power supply they had there wasn't able to withstand the amount volts! The entire town was shut down in a blackout.

"Dammit!" screamed the director "We ain't got enough volts for them lights to work!"

Arthur happened to overhear the producers trying to work out the situation.

"Well the only solution is to call in the extra power supply from london"

"Yes but that could a few hours to get here. Even by truck it's still a long trip"

The stage manager and producer stepped into the middle of everything.

"Alright everybody!" He spoke into the speakerphone "We'll have to call off the shoot for awhile while we wait for the extra power supply. Meet back here in 4 hours people! 4 hours!"

"Great. I'm stuck here. Not sure where to go, he found himself back at the Emrys Gulf. He ordered another drink and waited.

Alright guys! Hope you Enjoyed this chapter! I kept in some of the confusing POV's in, just to keep it natural from the original. Hope you don't mind. Chapter 2 should be up later, although I still have to retype it... :D Laterr!

EpsilonFreak