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I awoke with bleary eyes to find that someone was pressed up against me. I at once knew it was Merlin; his jet-black hair tickled my nose. I looked over his head to see Kay and Leon sharing the same sleeping sack. Immediately, I knew that something had definitely happened during the night. I freed my right arm and curled it protectively around him. His soft snores were music to my ears. Very cautiously, I bent over and kissed the top of his head.

There was a quiet rustle, I kept still, and if I moved away, I would wake him. My heart pounded in my chest, my lungs were tight and burning. A head peeked out of the sack across from me. It was Kay. Relief flooded over me and I sighed contentedly. Kay smiled at me and nudged his lover. Leon's head bobbed over Kay's shoulder and he grinned at me.

I suppose the cat's out of the bag now. I rolled my eyes in frustration, but could not help but grin back at them. The pair climbed out of their sack stark naked, much to my expectations. Beneath me, Merlin stirred. I whispered into his ear. "I'd keep your eyes shut if you knew what was good for you…"

Merlin's cry of shock made me realise that he had disobeyed my advice. I chuckled and gave him a playful slap across the back. "Eww. Why didn't you say?" He rubbed his eyes and stopped in his tracks. "Arthur? Why is your arm around me?" He rolled onto his back and looked up at me.

My heart hammered painfully. "I-I." I stuttered helplessly. I would rather look elsewhere than at his dumbfounded face. Which I made the mistake of doing, and saw Kay shoving his tongue down Leon's throat. It made me feel quite sick. Merlin chuckled and poked me in the ribs. "Hey! What do you think you're doing?" I asked playfully and rubbed my knuckles along his head.

Merlin wriggled under my grip "Quit it Arthur! It hurts!" he laughed and dug his fingers in my stomach. I reacted my bursting out of my sack and cramming myself into his. I decided that tickling him would be a funny move to make. "Ahh haa. Stop it Arthur! That tickles!" I laughed along with him, my fingers finding his hips. "Noo! Not there!" He cried as I found his most ticklish spot.

I listened to his breath hitching in his throat as my fingers worked overtime. There was a sudden realisation as I felt myself becoming excited, at this close proximity; I knew that he would soon be able to feel it. My stomach rolled uncomfortably and I had the urge to be sick. If he found out how I felt about him it would all be over…

Merlin looked at me through heavy lidded eyes. "Arthur…" I bent closer to him to listen, when suddenly he took my ear between his teeth. He nipped playfully, which did nothing to stop my arousal. I growled softly and pressed myself to him. It was now or never…

For a moment, my body screamed red-hot lust, which was interrupted by his body tensing up. At first, I thought that he was recoiling away from me. Another second and I realised that his hips were lifted up, pressing into my groin. A low sensual moan escaped my lips as he ground his erection on mine. He breathed shallowly as he concentrated on gyrating his bony hips. If possible, I felt myself go harder…

I roughly shoved him down with a hand and set on satisfying us both. I ground down onto him, increasing the pressure until I could feel the strain in my tendons. I could feel the burning need filling me up. Merlin decided that I was not doing enough and started to grind into me again. With both of us doing it, I could feel myself loosing control. Merlin's fingers found their way to my arse and were kneading the muscled flesh. Yes, my arse is mucsly dear reader, feel free to imagine at your risk…

Five minutes later, thanks to Merlin's inquisitive fingers, I found my release and came explosively into my pants. Merlin did so less quietly than I, much to my gratefulness. I do not think that anybody could beat my ear-splitting yell.

There was no time to spend lying about, so I packed up the camp and gathered the horses. I was pleased to finally see Kay and Leon dressed, their naked forms would haunt my dreams forever. I was the first into the saddle and was impatiently waiting for everyone else. "Do get a move on. If we move now, we will be in Ealdor in an hour or two before the sun is up.

Merlin was the last as usual to get in the saddle. When I was sure that his arse was safely in the saddle, I spurred my horse forward into a gallop. The others followed eagerly. The rush of the wind and the sound of pounding hooves made my heart soar. I stood up in my stirrups and cheered triumphantly. My hair whipped my face and the cold air stung my eyes, but I loved it.

A grey whirlwind charged past me. It took me a second to realise it was Merlin's horse. I hoped that he had not fallen off. I dug my heels in and sped after the fleeing horse. I managed to get alongside and to my dismay, Merlin was not safe in the saddle, he had had fallen off. My heart sank. I leaned over and fumbled for the mare's reins. I snatched them and wheeled my horse around, pulling her with me.

I could see Kay and Leon on the ground, holding their mounts steady. I slowed down and dismounted, handing the horses to Kay. "Merlin?" There was a crumpled heap on the floor. "Merlin speak to me!" I threw myself onto my knees. I ran my hands over him, checking for broken bones. I rolled him onto his back and nearly threw up. He had hit his head on presumably a rock. There was blood trickling down his muddy face. "Get me a cloth out of my saddlebag!" I roared at Leon, who came running back with a white strip. I took the cloth and a waterskin and proceeded to clean the wound. When his face was clean, I bandaged his head.

"Oww…" Was Merlin's reply as I hoisted him into the saddle in front of me. I wrapped my arms protectively around him and set the horse into a steady walk.

"Merlin, I'm sorry," I whispered into his ear. I affectionately kissed his forehead and made a mental note to teach him how to ride when we got back to Camelot.

The journey took longer than I had hoped. It was late morning by the time we arrived in the sleepy village of Ealdor. We gathered around the stables and tied the horses up. I carried Merlin to his mother's house and set him down. Kay knocked on the door and a familiar face opened it to greet us.

To my dismay, the first thing she noticed was Merlin's bandage. "Merlin! What have you done to your head?" She asked, her voice worried. Damn, I had a lot of explaining to do…

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