Title: Take Two
Summary: Ever wonder what Merlin or Arthur are thinking or feeling on some of the most heart wrenching or frustrating moments between the two? Some scenes and feelings between the Arthur and Merlin.
Warnings: Text from original show
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur (Sometimes)
Author's Note: There will probably be some romance, because well… But most of this can be read however you want to read it.
Disclaimer: I am writing this for fun and not profit. I do not own Merlin or any of the characters therein.
Season 1, Episode 2: Valiant
Arthur was being his usual arrogant self, not listening to Merlin even though he was right. But at least, he was listening.
"I know I'm just a servant," Merlin said, hating it even as he spoke. But he remembered what Gaius said, and he knew how Arthur had treated him before he'd gotten to know him. "And my word doesn't count for anything." Arthur's head swung around abruptly, his light blue eyes landing solidly on Merlin's. "I wouldn't lie to you."
"I want you to swear to me what you're telling me is true," Arthur said, and all the arrogance that was usually present in his face was gone.
"I swear it's true."
"Then, I believe you," Arthur said, and Merlin felt a warm glow start in his chest and spread through the rest of him. He felt accepted. Arthur may not know about his powers, but he knew Merlin well enough to trust him with this.
And that felt better than Merlin had expected it to.