Authors notes: None of Merlin belongs to me, unfortunately. I hope you like it! I normally just write all my fanfics at school, and never do anything with them. But I started to write this one and liked how it was going. So here c:
"Another drink, Merlin!" Arthur called his manservant over again, a light smile on his lips, and his eyes shining. One would think his obvious happiness was because of the celebration of the Kingdom's anniversary, but King Uther knew different.
Uther saw from the very beginning, right from when the scrawny manservant came to Camelot, that his son had deeper feelings for the boy. He could see it in his behaviour; Arthur had definitely changed since Merlin came around, and it has been for the better. He's been kinder, considerate, and been able to question things. He could see it in his eyes; Arthurs eyes always seemed to light up whenever he saw Merlin. Both boys would be smiling. Uther didn't miss the glances they gave each other when they thought the other wasn't looking, or how they would smile without knowing it. Even when Arthur was mad at him, Merlin would never fail to make Arthur smile.
Most of all, Uther could see it.. just by looking. Merlin and Arthur would take any chance they had to save each other. Merlin was an idiot, and if it was any of servant, Arthur would have already ditched him because of his disobedience, ignorance, and idiotic self. They could act different -themselves- around each other; idiots, fools, but happy. If Merlin was anyone else, his head would be off. He gets away with insulting Arthur whenever, or when they fight, when Merlin is lazy or doesn't show up at all, when he throws things at him. Arthur wouldn't usually stand it. But it was Merlin, so he always let it go. His personal favourite is how they're both so awkward. Uther smiled, remembering the time Merlin randomly walked in and Arthur's trousers fell down... He wasn't wearing any underwear, and Merlin was quick to try and help him put them back on. They were rolling around on the floor fighting, but every knight chose to ignore it because it was just normal Arthur and Merlin behaviour.
He could also see it now. Arthur was pouring every drink he ordered in a plant or in someone else's goblet, just so he could call Merlin back over. Uther shook his head, sighing. He wish the boys would open their eyes, see their feelings and admit it. He only ever wanted his boy to be happy. Merlin obviously was the source of his happiness.
"Oh, of course, sire. I'm not carrying you back to your room when you get drunk." Merlin poured Arthur another, pretending to be angry but a smile obvious. "Dollop-head." He mumbled, causing Arthur to look up from his drink and narrowed his eyes.
"Did you say something, Merlin?"
"No." He shook his head, smiling.
"Hmm, sure. I could easily get my Father to put you in the stocks again. Calling people names isn't very nice, you know. Idiot." He laughed and Merlin scowled.
"Wont be necessary." Merlin and Arthur both looked around to see Uther, and frowned. "I think it's rather cute. Now, you boys should get an early night."
"Excuse me Father, but.. what is cute?" Arthur questioned, shifting away from Merlin slightly.
"Nothing, son. Now, go rest. You have a busy day tomorrow." Uther half smiled, nodded to them both and walked away, leaving a confused Arthur, and a Merlin.
Arthur sighed and grabbed Merlin by the shoulders. "Lets go." He said.
First chapter done! I will be uploading chapters probably every day (I write at night because I can't sleep), if I miss a day, I'm sorry. This story will probably turn out long, so stick by if you wish! Thank you! Read and Review c: