The young Merlin, servant of the Prince of Camelot, Arthur Pendragon, was heading to the room of his master and friend. But somehow, he wasn't just a friend for him, he was far more then that. Of course his destiny was to make sure that the Prince would one day, become the king, but what was Merlin feeling, was very different. He felt attracted by the blond haired prince, even if he was an arrogant prat sometimes, he knew that inside he was kind-hearted. This attraction grew and grew again until Merlin could not hide it anymore, he couldn't stand all the ladies passing by him and flirting with the prince. Once he arrived at arthur's bedroom, he knocked twice and waited for the allowance to enter.

Arthur had just woken up when Merlin knocked "enter !" he said with a sleepy voice and sat on his bed, stroking his eyes and yawning. At his words, Merlin entered the room with a tray of food "here is you breakfast sire" he said with a smile. Arthur got out of his bed slowly "thank you Merlin" he mumbled sleepily, ruffling his hair and sighing "tomorrow's the tournament, hope you repaired all the lances" arthur said, looking at merlin in warning. Merlin stopped in his movement "well.. I was about to do it after your breakfast" he lied, trying to be convincing. Arthur stared at him "they must be ready for tomorrow Merlin ! Don't you rest until it's finished, you also need to polish my armour and take care of the horses but of course you've already plan to do it ?" he said teasingly "yes of course sire" Merlin replied with a smile. He stayed in the room, looking at arthur eating and walking in circles behind him. "What ?" arthur said abrutply "what is it ?" Merlin said awkwardly "why are you turning over around me ? Is there something you want to say or what ?" he replied severely. Merlin chewed his bottom lip for a moment "well... there IS something but.." he mumbled shyly. "but what merlin ? If you want to say something just say it already ! You can say everything to me, unless if you admit that you can do magic, which is totally impossible, I promise I won't judge you" he said seriously, looking into Merlin's eyes.

The black haired boy took a deep breath and moved closer to the prince, whispering into his ear "I think I love you". Arthur immediately stopped eating and blushed bright red. He looked up at the embarassed Merlin "you do .. what ?" he questionned "you clearly heard me" Merlin replied, looking away and blushing as well. Arthur stood up slowly and faced Merlin "how can you ? I mean... we're both boys and.. damnit you're a servant and I am prince !" Arthur exclaimed. Merlin sighed and looked down at his feet "I already know that Arthur.." he scratched the back of his neck nervously "but.. If I was a princess, would you love me ?" he asked. Arthur swallowed thickly, what was he supposed to answer to that ?! He could just say 'no' and that he wouldn't love him anyway, but it would be lying. He cared about the dark-haired boy, he would never admit it of course. He looked serious "I would" he shortly replied. Merlin was a bit surprised by the reply, he was expected to be rejected violently by the arrogant prince but he did not. He smiled wide at him "it makes me happy" he said joyfully with a smile that Arthur thought was the cutest he ever seen. He blushed and crossed his arms "don't feel too happy, you're not a princess and you'll never be" Merlin chuckled "I know that Arthur" "It's 'sire' for you Merlin" "Yes sire !" Merlin corrected himself. They kept quiet for a moment, an embarassing silence filling the room, the young warlock decided to do something and he pressed a shy kiss to the prince's cheek before stepping backward. "I should go now" he said quickly and walked toward the door when an hand grabbed his arm "wait !" arthur said "Come back tonight..to... clean my bedroom" the prince added. "With pleasure Sire" Merlin replied with a smirk, he bowed his head and exited the room joyfully. Arthur sighed and fell flat on his bed, what as he done ? Was that a good idea to let Merlin have hope about their relationship ? He wouldn't want to harm him in any way, he wants to take care of him but he simply couldn't, two men together was too.. strange ? Uther should never know about this or he would probably lock Merlin or just fire him. Arthur couldn't bare the idea of Merlin being far from him. And with this thought, he began to prepare for the day.