Hello, this is my first fan fiction, so please review, and tell me anything I'm doing wrong. For this story, each chapter will be based off of a writing prompt, and be about Merlin and Arthur falling in love in modern times. This first chapter's prompt is, " Will you be quiet!?" "I didn't say anything!" "Well stop thinking so loud!" Hope you enjoy!

~ Gloriana

Arthur awoke to a book falling of the shelf. Arthur was going to Camelot University today, and he was in the least bit excited to do so.

He had just finished highschool, and now he has to go off to a completely different school with completely different people. He was going to be so overwhelmed with all the new schoolwork, he won't even have time to make new friends.

Arthur never was good at schoolwork. He was more athletic than he was smart, so going to collage was scary for him, even though he would never admit it.

Merlin, on the other hand, was very excited to be attending his new school. He had only one friend, Will, who he would be leaving behind, so friends didn't really concern him.

Merlin had always been good at schoolwork, because he had a photographic memory, making studying easy, and tests somewhat enjoyable.

xXx

Merlin came to his new room. It was quite small, with just a desk, a dresser, and a bunkbed.

Merlin sat his things down on the bottom bunk, and started unpacking. He put all of his clothes in half of the dresser, put his favorite books he had brought on the small bookshelf. He put his poster with Hamilton the musical on it on the wall right beside the bottom bunk, and looked at the room in satisfaction.

Just as Merlin was about to exit, and tour the campus, his Roommate walked in.

He was muscular, blonde, and all around handsome. Compared to him, Merlin looked very feeble.

"Hello, I'm Merlin, " Merlin said, with a welcoming smile. Arthur, clearly thinking himself better than Merlin, ignored the man, and set down his things on the top bunk.

"Do you need any help?" Merlin asked trying to make friends with him.

"No, I do not need any help from you." he said, making Merlin feel a little hurt.

"Someone's not a happy camper." Merlin mumbled.

"Would you shut up?" he said, clearly annoyed. Then Merlin started to get annoyed

"Well, sorry for trying to be nice! Whether you like it or not we will be spending atleast the next year together so I'm sorry if I'm trying be friends with you!"

The man glared at Merlin for a moment before saying, "My name is Arthur."

"Well, that's a start." Merlin said, and Arthur just stared at him.

xXx

Merlin and Arthur had just returned from classes, and got to homework. Merlin happily did his homework, easily doing every task, while Arthur struggled. He could barely even figure out what to do.

"Will you be quiet!?" Arthur shouted.

"I didn't say anything!" Merlin said in defense.

"Well stop... thinking so loud!" Arthur shouted. Merlin, sensing something was wrong, walked up to the desk Arthur was working at.

In a calmer voice, Merlin said, "Would you like some help?" Arthur looked as if he was about to say, "Why would I need help from you?" but then instead said, "Yes, please."

xXx

Arthur and Merlin soon became able to work together. They had equal amount of chores, and with Merlin's help, Arthur managed to do good in school. While sometimes they had to skip meals because money was tight, they managed, and became close friends in the process.

Arthur was on the football team, which he was very proud of. Doing that had allowed him to make some friends, like Leon, Percival, Elyan, Lancelot, and even Gwaine. Merlin had even made friends with the other football players.

Both Merlin and Arthur were proud of themselves. They were making a life for themselves, and little did they know the feelings they were developing.