A/N: very slow start, but it will get better. also i haven't seen the whole series of Merlin.

Enjoy.

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Arthur could not break the smile on his face the whole horse ride back to Camelot.

'I'll be right here.'

He could not figure out where the excitement was coming from, but seeing Lancelot today had made him truly happy.

Some night before this day Arthur would catch himself thinking about him as it got late into the night, he would wonder "I hope he is safe or well." No, he could not put a finger to the feeling, but when he thought of Lancelot it felt different, his insides heated and he felt, unusual. Not to be confused with bad. Arthur was indeed happy to see Lancelot back in Camelot, so to speak.

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Back at the castle Merlin began pacing. Arthur had been gone too long, much longer then unusual.

"I knew I should have followed him!" He shouted from the roof as he looked out to see any sign of Arthur. But he hadn't, they had argued that morning, and Merlin always got caught following him anyways.

He had seen Arthur come back safe from many solo hunt, or whatever it was he did, more then enough time to trust him. That was until today. "Shit!"

Just then a spot of white appeared from the forest, and out popped Arthur on his horse, with no armor on and his sword hanging on the wrong side.

"Arthur!" He shouted. Not in the hopes that Arthur would hear him, he was just so glad to see him back safe that he could hardly remember how angry he was at him.

Arthur sighed and removed his shirt, dropping it on the floor of his room, which was, as usual, filthy. It was much later then he thought it would be by the time he got back. He wondered where Merlin was, he was eager to tell him his news.

Slightly sore, Arthur ran his hands over his ribs. He had maybe overdid it a bit today in his excitement.

Just then the door slammed open and a very irate Merlin stormed in.

"Hello raincloud, you look upset. " unbuckling his belt, Arthur turned away for a moment, "I have some nice news for you."

Merlins mouth hung open. What had the Prince in such a good mood tonight?

Standing in the middle of his room with a lopsided grin of his face was the Prince of Camelot. Shirtless, markers of a recent fight mudded his pants and body. Just barely hanging on were his pants, as his unbuckled belt clanked against itself.

Merlin ran out of all words but one. "N-news?"

The belt danced like a snake out of the loops of his pants, and hit the floor with a thump. Merlin watched like he was under a spell.

"I came across Lancelot today in the woods." He sat on his bed and began removing his shoes. "We had a nice talk."

"You mean fight?" Arthur's clothes were filthy with stains that would take forever to get out.

"Yes, that as well." Smiling at the memory Arthur dropped his shoes to the floor and looked up at Merlin, finally comfortable.

"So he is back then, where is he?" Merlin made a show of looking around the room, mostly to get his eyes of the Prince, who was not earing enough clothes for his comfort.

"Well" Arthur began "He is still in the woods, he decided he would rather stay there I think. I offered him a room here, but he turned it down."

"I could see him saying that actually." Merlin confessed.

"I do not understand it."

"I was worried about you today Arthur." A bit started by Merlin's remark, he turned to face him.

Frustrate Arthur snapped "Perhaps you worry to much."

"No you know, considering what is always happening I think I worry just enough!"

Every bone in Arthur's body wanted to mock Merlin for being so sensitive like a girl, but today he understood a little better what it meant to feel concerned for someone.

"I'm…sorry to worry you Merlin. You should know by now I'm better off on my own then I would ever be with you anyways."

In a way Arthur had a point. "Just, don't be so late next time, please."

Arthur wasn't sure why he did it but he nodded his head as if agreeing.

"Is there, anything else you need Prince?"

Instead of brining into question the use of the word 'else' Arthur just shook his head and flopped backwards onto his bed.

"Goodnight Sire."

"Night Merlin."

The door clicked quietly behind him.

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