Disclaimer: I own nothing. I take no credit in characters. I only invented the storyline. Probably inspired by a lot of fanfics, simply because I read a lot of them ^^

Summary: Lives pass and memories fade. Merlin arrives at his new school and finds himself in the same class as Arthur. He already dreads the stupid jokes.
It's mostly Merlin-centric, but with some thoughts of Gaius thrown into it. Later on, I may write some chapters more Arthur-centric.

EXTRA: This will be a Boy x Boy fanfiction. Gay! Don't like, don't read, please! This fanfiction is an AU. Characters are reincarnated, so I changed some names a bit. This is also under the presumption that Merlin and Arthur had a secret relationship in their long forgotten, Arthurian past. ^^

Chapter One: A new start. (Monday)

From across the street, Merlin looked at the colossal building, that was going to be his new school for the next few years. He hoped he didn't have to move anytime soon, so he could stick to this school and finish high school in the same place. Merlin lived with Gaius, his mom's friend. Hunith, Merlin's mother, lost all her belongings to a cruel ex-husband, and could no longer afford to raise Merlin as he deserved. So Gaius had helped her out by taking over the care of Merlin. But Gaius had to move often, because of his work. So Merlin travelled along.

But this time, Gaius had said, they were going to stay for a longer time. He had received an invitation to work as a physician with a very rich man. So he had gladly taken the request. Merlin was glad they could stay longer. He wasn't exactly the most social teenager you could imagine, but every time he managed to make a few friends, he found himself forced to leave again. Gaius suggested that he, Merlin, could stay and he could send money. But Merlin didn't want to hear of it. Gaius was the best foster parent he could imagine, he did so much for him. And he was an old man, though he did not often admit it. Merlin sort of thought of it as a payback. Figuratively and literally speaking. So he insisted on staying with his guardian and friend. He did not mouth his desire to stay with his friends, because he felt he had to do this. For himself and for Gaius.

Gaius always thought of Merlin as a special boy. He could always sense what was going on with another person, and with himself. It was as if he could sense one's destiny, though faintly. And Gaius was sure he could practice magic, if he studied it. And he just happened to know a teacher who could help him with that. So this school had been chosen to further educate his adopted son, Merlin.

So Merlin found himself stunned by the enormity of the school building. He told himself not to worry were Gaius got the money to send him to it. It just felt so right to be here. Until he walked inside the school. The students were all acting haughty and their uniforms just screamed 'RICH'. He didn't fit in at all. Merlin swallowed. Was this his new school? He knew he was going to get picked on, especially with a name like his. Still, he walked over to the administration office, to get his schedule and uniform. After all, the first semester had already started. The lady at the desk looked as rich as the entire school. She wore the most expensive and classy outfit Merlin had seen in his live. But at least, she was very friendly. Her smile was the total opposite of the students. She smiled kind-heartedly, and had a sweet voice. The students he saw all looked at him like he was some kind of dirt. He could hear some of the girls gossiping. Others mumbled a bit and then seemed to spit out Merlins name. All of them seemed like they hated his guts already. Merlin tried to ignore the vicious stares, and focused on the welcoming lady, who already had her hand outstretched and slowly waved his schedule in front of him. With a polite 'thank you' and 'you're very welcome', their encounter ended, and Merlin took a peek at his schedule. This was going to be great…

Class 5D
History (H): Uther Praegon (homeroom)
Mathematics (M): Nimue Lake
Science and Biology (SB): Nimue Lake
English (E): Morgan Le Fay
Religion (R): Morgan Le Fay
PE: Lancelot Lothian
Arts (A): Nimue Lake
Etiquette and Politics (EP): Morgan Le Fay
Geography (G): Uther Praegon
Free Period: club activities and good grade activities: FP

Monday: H - E - A - Lunch break - M - SB - R

Tuesday: E - G – SB – Lunch break – EP - R – A

Wednesday: PE - H - M

Thursday: EP- A – E - Lunch break FP – FP – G

Friday: EP - E - M - Lunch break - H - PE - FP

Merlin managed to find the toilets and quickly changed into his uniform. The vest was slightly too big on his slim chest, but overall it was okay. Merlin thought it didn't fit though. It was not what he was. He wasn't as rich as everyone here. He liked his country-side-clothes. He didn't feel like himself in his uniform. He probably couldn't even pay for the shirt he wore, let alone the pants, shoes and the luxurious vest. How would Gaius be able to pay for the school itself? The uniform alone seemed to cost a fortune. He had to pay him back, as much as he could. He would find a job after school. Or five, if he was going to pay it all back…

But now, back to school affairs. Merlin walked over to the actual school building and walked through the corridors until he found his class on the third floor. He knocked the door and waited until a gruff voice called him in. He entered the classroom and found everyone staring at him, including the teacher, who welcomed him with a grumpy 'Yes?'

'Um, I'm the new student for this class.'
'Oh right. Well, there's room in the back, go find yourself a seat then.'

Merlin walked to the back of the class and heard sniggering and snorts next to him. He rolled his eyes and took a seat. The teacher, Mister Praegon, continued his history class in an exited tone. He must really like his subject. Merlin could hear people talking and pointing him out two seats in front of him. Someone who looked like he was in a gang, muttered something to a blond haired guy. The gang-guy chuckled at his comment, which was clearly directed at Merlin, but the blonde only scowled at him. The teacher caught him talking and spoke up.

'Perhaps you could share your laughter with us.' He glared at the chuckling guy. 'Go on.'
'It's nothing, sir. I was just telling your son that he should team up with the new guy for a project. They would make such a good pair. Merlin and Arthur.'

The whole class laughed. Merlin visibly sighed. He ought to be used to those jokes by now, but still they got to him. Perhaps he was just sick and tired of all the Arthurian jokes. It was a stupid coincidence to be in the same class as someone called Arthur. In his annoyance, Merlin dismissed it as coincidence, but there was a tingling deep inside his body that struggled to let him know it was not just coincidence.

Well, this was chapter one. Do you think it has some potential? Liked it? Have criticism to share? Please let me know by clicking the button below.

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Eadwine-chan