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The crowded station was blaring with noise. Buffeting them as they threaded their way through the people. It was a lot more work than one would think would take.

Merlin had never liked going though crowds. It made him feel just a little bit claustrophobic. That and the fact that he kept losing Arthur in the crowd, and making his heart race, was not helping.

"Merlin, get over here." Arthur yelled over the heads of a couple in front of him. Smiling apologetically to them, he walked around them.

Deciding that he wasn't going to loose Arthur again, he moved his bag to the other hand and grabbed the hem of Arthur's shirt and started to follow him.

A few minutes later, Arthur finally asked. "Merlin, what are you doing?"

"Holding onto you shirt."

"Why?"

"So I don't loose you in the crowd." He looked at Arthur as if he was an idiot for asking such a simple question.

Arthur sighed and grabbed his hand. Placing it in his own, he asked, "There, happy? Now you won't loose me in the crowd and I won't look like a mother duck and her duckling."

Merlin just smiled at him and nodded. "Yes."

Arthur flushed a little, but still kept hold of his hand. Merlin was happy though. Arthur usually never acted like this in public. He just gripped the hand tighter as they headed for their train that was taking them to his families summer home.

xXx

Just a little sweetness and fluff to brighten up your day. Arthur showing affection to Merlin in public in his own way. Enjoy.

Until Next Time

~Reiya