Merlin was running around the flat him and Mordred shared, well Mordred owned it he just let Merlin live there rent free. Merlin was taking a University course in History, this term they were reading about the Dark Ages, Merlin enjoyed reading about them, something just enthralled him, but his favourite was always Mythology of that era, hearing about how they thought these creatures existed amazed him that people had such vivid imaginations about anything that couldn't be explained. Mordred was a medical student, his father was one of the chairmen on the board for his and Merlin's University, so many things were able to let slide because of his money and connections. Mordred had a thing for Merlin, well an obsession since he first saw him trying to find his class, he helped him and soon the two hit it off, Mordred offered him to stay with him within the first month of meeting, Merlin thought why not? The place where he was staying wasn't exactly livable but it was cheap.

"Where are they?" Merlin thought to himself, he ran to the door seeing if he left them inside the lock, like he does so often but didn't see them "Where the fuck are they!" Merlin shouted, nearly pulling hair out of his head searching the flat for his keys

"Merlin" Mordred called seductively from the kitchen, he was stood by the island in his pajama pants, holding up a pair of keys with a little magicians hat as a keychain on it, his lips playing holding a smirk on them

"Thank you!" Merlin said, rushing for the kitchen, he walked into it and saw Mordred stood proudly winking at Merlin, a cup of coffee on the island for Merlin. Merlin snatched the keys from him, not noticing the pajamas straining or the coffee. Merlin dashed out the flat saying he'd be back later today, Mordred igorned him slamming his hand on the island, "A whole fucking year and nothing" Mordred was becoming more and more angry, he usually got what he wanted, he didn't mind waiting for Merlin but this was taking the piss, in a fit of rage he picked the mug up and smashed it against the wall, he was going to get Merlin, one way or another.

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"Merlin!" Morgana shouted as she spotted him walking over to the bus stop where she and Gwen were. He looked both ways, and gave it an extra minute just in case, Morgana rolled her eyes at him but let him do whatever made him comfortable

"Sorry, just wanted to make sure nothing was coming" Merlin sheepishly said, taking a seat next to Gwen

"It's alright, maybe we should buy you an indicator, so everyone can see you turning left or right" Morgana she stuck out her tongue adding to winding up Merlin but she knew he could bite back, "Maybe we should get you a hat, cover up those grey hairs" Gwen burst out laughing at her friends insulting each other. Morgana and Merlin glared at each other, but they broke out in laughter, not being able to hold anything they say to each other in seriousness. They all waited patiently for the bus, it didn't take long for it to turn up, which was surprising as it never turned up on time. Morgana stepped up to the bus first, she said "three tickets please" to the man driving it, who gruffly printed out the tickets and handed them over to her, she said her thanks and walked down the bus, Merlin and Gwen following behind

"Morgana, me and Gwen can pay our own ticket" Merlin said, reaching for his wallet

"Speak for yourself Merlin" Gwen said, looking out the window, enjoying the free ride

"I invited you out, my treat" she smiled sweetly at Merlin, who smiled back begrudingly, he mumbled a thank you when Morgana handed him, his ticket, she kept Gwen's seeing as how she was daydreaming out the window, they sat down at the back, as it had plenty of space to stretch out

"So Merlin, how's everything with Mordred, he still trying it on with you?" Morgana asked, looking out the window too

"Yeah he still is, I let him down loads of times but he never seems to get it" Merlin looked at the floor, not enjoying where this conversation was going

"Have you thought about moving out? Maybe the distance will finally drive it home?" Gwen said, smiling at him

"I don't have the money Gwen, I'm trying to find a job so I can save up to leave, but no one will take me" Morgana knew what Mordred was like last time she had come round, she came to pick up a book she'd lent to Merlin, she thought he'd enjoy Fifty Shades Of Grey but apparently not, Merlin gave her his key as he was headed to the library, she walked in, without announcing herself, as Mordred was out also for classes, or at least Merlin said. Morgana went into Merlin's room, looking for her book, when she picked it up, she heard someone call out walking to Merlin's room "I have a surprise for you big boy!" Morgana turned the corner to ask what was going on, when she did however she saw Mordred wearing nothing but a bow on his cock, when he saw that it wasn't Merlin, he ran into his room and Morgana stormed off, trying to think of a way to bleach her brain

"I don't mind him, but all these attempts to woo me, they sometimes make me uncomfortable, one time he looked up my schedule to see when I'd be free and came to the library to watch me" He said admitting to his best friends, his hands shook, he didn't like talking about home, that whole area is rough for him

Merlin looked out the window, feeling downhearted about his situation, Gwen ran her hand through his hair to make him feel better but it didn't seem to be doing any good, Gwen looked over to Morgana who was looking at him, thinking about how she could help him. They sat like that, Gwen and Morgana trying to convey their love to him but he didn't seem to want to listen, when the bus stopped for the lights Morgana looked out the window also and saw a man, he had short hair, very short hair, almost bald, he had okay muscles, but his clothes seemed a bit worse for wear

"If he changed his clothes, I might do him" Morgana said, Merlin and Gwen looked over

"Which one?" Gwen asked

"That one there" Morgana said, pointing down to the nearly bald one "Merlin?" she said, wondering his opinion

"I mean he's okay looking but the hair, I like some hair"

"Gwen?" Morgana now directed her question to her

"Never! I love Lancelot!" She said, now turning away from the window, Morgana just laughed at her friends innocence and her devotion to Lancelot, Gwen's phone beeped, she removed it from her trousers and looked at the message, which made her smile, 'speak of the devil' Morgana thought and laughed to herself, she looked back to Merlin who was again looking out the window, looking sad again. Morgana didn't know what to do to cheer her friend up, A party? No, Merlin doesn't mind them but he needs something to make him laugh and smile, but what could do that? She was brought out of her thoughts when she heard 'Next stop is London Shopping centre' Morgana quickly stood up, bringing both Merlin and Gwen with her

"Hey!" Merlin said, trying to detach himself from her arm but failing, his flinging hands were no match for her hawk hands, Gwen just went along with it, being used to being dragged around by her. When the bus stopped, Gwen went off first smiling at the bus driver, Morgana gave her thanks and Merlin just nodded, they all just walked towards the massive shopping centre or rather the 'mall' as Morgana sometimes referred to it, her being obsessed with the American lifestyle, when they reached it, they were at a loss as to what to do, it was sort of a last minute trip, nowadays they were all busy with life, both Gwen and Morgana worked with their families, Gwen loved talking about her Father, Morgana was very secretive about her family, she said they don't get on well but that she has to be in the family business and that was all. So they texted each other about their free days and decided to meet up for a drink in London, they were walking to the pub, when an idea of something to cheer up Merlin came into Morgana's head

"Say Merlin, when was the last time you went out on a date?" Morgana asked him as she walked into the pub first

"That's none of your business!" Merlin said, thinking about when he last actual date was which was... never, he stomped over to the nearest booth with Gwen

"Well I know just the perfect man for you, don't worry about a thing" Morgana said, she picked her phone out her pocket and shot a text to Cenred, whist walking over to the bar. Cenred always had his eye on Merlin, Morgana didn't know him very well, he was a friend of a friend, she just added him to her contacts, thinking she might ask him out but he was far more interested in Merlin. Morgana didn't really care, all she wanted was a quick shag but maybe he'd be right for Merlin and that she thought maybe some love in her friend's life would do him some good. After she'd sent the text, she spoke to the bartender asking for a bottle of wine to share with her friends, the bartender offered to bring it over for the group, she said her thanks, and walked back to her friends, waiting for a reply from Cenred.

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"I'm back!" Merlin's call echoed through the flat, he placed his keys into the little red bowl, that was by the door making sure he put them in the proper place so he wouldn't lose his keys he then removed his shoes, it was about dinner time, he hadn't meant to stay out with Morgana and Gwen so long but he was having so much fun! "Mordred! I'm home!" he called again but heard no answer, 'strange' Merlin thought to himself. He walked towards the kitchen, hoping to make himself something to eat, he turned and saw a bowl on the counter, a plate placed on top, he walked closer and 'For Merlin' he smiled to himself, lifted it up and saw some chicken soup inside, he heated it, and gathered some bread for him to eat with it. Whist eating he never realised how tired he really was, yawning as he put another spoonful in his mouth, when he was done he left the dishes where they were, deciding to wash them in the morning. He slipped into his room, and removed his clothes, leaving only his boxers on, he stretched and yawned some more and climbed into bed, he wanted to relax but something felt wrong, he tried moving about but nothing shifted this feeling. Whist he was moving to get more comfy, two hands found their way to his waist and pulled him close, Merlin lept out the bed and ran to the lights and his lamp on his desk, holding it tightly in both hands

"Merlin, calm down, its only me" Mordred said, putting his hands up in surrender

"Mordred! What the fuck! What are you doing in my bed, you know how fucking weird that is!" Merlin shouted at him, finally done with how creepy this behavior was, this was the cherry on the cake

"Well I figured being subtle wasn't working so I tried being more direct" Mordred grinned at Merlin, pulling back the covers to reveal himself, Merlin couldn't believe this was happening, he's trying being nice but maybe now something more harsh will end this, he didn't want to, but he also didn't want to fear sleeping in his bed "Mordred get the fuck out of my bed, I do not want to sleep with you, I would never sleep with you, I would rather sleep with a woman!" Merlin shrieked at him, Mordred seemed to finally understand, Merlin was relived for a moment till he saw how angry Mordred was

Mordred roared at Merlin, jumping out of the bed "I let you live here, free of fucking charge by the way, I help you when you're down" Merlin laughed internally at that statement, Mordred only seemed to add to his problems "I do so fucking much for you Merlin, and this is how you repay me? By throwing my love back at me? Is that it?" Merlin had become speechless, Mordred was really scaring him now, his hands shook in fear

"Mordred I-" Mordred stormed to Merlin and took the lamp from his hands, not requiring much force as Merlin was scared, Mordred just looked at Merlin, looked at him with a sense of disgust and malice, he threw the lamp on the floor, not caring it shattered into the carpet, he dragged the door open before he left the room he looked over his shoulder and said to Merlin "I fucking own you" he walked out leaving behind a shaking Merlin in his bedroom. Merlin carefully maneuvered to his bed, avoiding the shards, and wrapped himself up in his blanket

"Don't cry Merlin, you're doing enough of that" he said to himself, he said it over and over, trying to get the message to become real, he jumped out his skin when he heard Mordred throw Merlin's bowl at his door, and that jumped allowed the floodgates to open, and Merlin just lay there, in bed, crying to himself, wishing he had somewhere else he could be.