Comments: SPOILERS set after 3x06...unbeta'd and I own nothing of Merlin.

Arthur hadn't stopped smiling in days...he had narrowly escaped marrying Princess Elena, he laughed again to himself.

He hid back in the alcove as he heard a man's footsteps coming...he was waiting for Guinevere, he knew she would be coming along soon...in fact he knew most of her routines, just so he could occasionally orchestrate a meeting.

Arthur smiled as he heard Guinevere walking alone, he could tell by the sound of her shoes. It seemed funny to him how he noticed the little things about her.

Arthur stepped out and leaned casually against the wall, just around the corner from where she was walking.

As she turned he noticed the surprised expression on her face and the slight blush that formed on her cheeks. "So I was thinking... as a single man of course"

Gwen smiled "Of course!"

"What kind of women I would want"

Gwen bit her lip "And I presume you have come to a conclusion on that matter?"

Arthur laughed "Yes I have"

The sound of footsteps could be heard and Arthur disappeared into the alcove leaving Guinevere standing there on her own.

Gwen bowed at Sir Perciville as he walked past and she decided to leave aswell, as much as she wanted to talk to Arthur, she had a ton of laundry to do.

She just started to put her first step forward when Arthur popped out "So where was I...ah yes my perfect women" Arthur stood in front of her his eyes squinted as if he was concentrating.

"Hmmm I think I like someone with a good name!"

"A good name?" Gwen smiled.

Arthur tried not to smile..."Yes something rather beautiful" he leaned towards Guinevere forcing her to take a step back and her back going against the stone wall, Arthur's hand went to the wall pinning her "Something that rolls off the tongue"

Gwen's heart started beating faster and she bit her lip...Arthur seemed to be getting closer "Something like... Esmerelda" Gwen laughed and hit him on the chest playfully.

"Yes I can really see that...now I must get on!" and she stepped away from him, wishing she could stay making jokes with him, but duty called.

Arthur smiled "No wait" Gwen stopped and turned slightly to look at him.

"Guinevere...now that is a name that rolls of your tongue!"

Gwen laughed "Well let me know if you find a Princess Guinevere!" and she continued down the corridor a smile on her face.

'How about Queen Guinevere...now that I like' Arthur smiled to himself.