In Arthur 's chambers

Merlin was putting up Arthurs armor when he looked back and noticed his lover's silence. He walks up to him. "Arthur are you ok?"

Arthur looks up "Huh yeah I'm alright, why?"

"Well you look like something's on your mind." Merlin sits next to him. "What is it?"

Arthur sighs "I need to tell you something."

"Ok" Merlin says slowly

"I talked with my dad and found out he's arranged a wedding." Arthur says looking down at his hands.

"A wedding for whom?" Merlin knew the answer but he hoped Arthur wouldn't say it.

"Me" he looks up "I'm getting married."

Merlin looks down "Oh"

Arthurlooks back down at his hands. "Yeah"

"Why?" Merlin stupidly asks

He looks back up "You know why Merlin. I'm going to be king I need a-"

"I know alright and I know how important this is to you."

Arthur takes Merlin's hand "it's not more important then you Merlin. This doesn't change anything between us."

"Are you kidding" Merlin gets up "This changes everything. Arthur you're getting married. You're committing yourself to a complete stranger."

"I know" Arthur looks up at Merlin "I know Merlin."

Merlin looks away. "I'm all finish here I'm going to go." Merlin starts to walk away.

Arthur gets up "Merlin wait, what about us."

He looked Arthur in his eyes. "Married Arthur I can't be with you when you're with someone else."

"It's just a ring. I've never done anything with her or anyone else and I never will. I love you Merlin." Arthur says

"I love you too." Merlin admits

Arthur walks up to Merlin and takes his hand. "Look I know this is sudden and shocking but I would never hurt you Merlin and I don't want to lose you."

Merlin looks deeply in his lovers eyes. "When is the wedding suppose to be?"

Arthur looks down "My father wants it soon so two weeks."

"Wow" Merlin looks away again.

"I'm so sorry Merlin."

Merlin smiles a little. "It's not your fault."

"I'll try to come see you whenever I can ok."

Merlin nods. They stand there quiet for a while. "I should go." Merlin starts to pull away.

"No" Arthur says "Stay with me."

Merlin looks down "Arthur I don't think that's a good idea."

"Please" Arthur pleaded "I don't know what I would do without you."

Merlin walks away from Arthur. He stops at the door and looks back at his lover. Arthur had tears coming from his eyes. Turning back to the door Merlin locks it. He turns back to Arthur who was smiling a little. Walking back to him he takes his hand and leads them to the bed. Arthur gets in and Merlin gets in next to him. Merlin lays his head on Arthur's chest and Arthur wrapped his arm around his neck, pulling him closer to him.

"I'm sorry for putting you through this Merlin." Arthur whispers "I hate this"

"Stop apologizing I hate it too but there's nothing we can do." Merlin starts rubbing up and down Arthur's chest. "But whatever happens I'll always love you. That's' never going to change."

"Same here" Arthur says