IPhone Trouble

Summary: Gwen works at the apple store down the block from Arthur's Office building. Arthur keeps having issues with his Apple products… or maybe that's just an excuse to see Gwen.

Merlin smiled and waved hello to Arthur as he entered the store. He called to Gwen over the walkie – talkie "Your boyfriend is here!"

Gwen groaned, "Merlin I don't have a boyfriend." She replied flatly and hears a chuckle in response, then overheard him say

"Hi Arthur, you looking for Gwen?"

"Hey, umm sure if she's free, if not then whoever."

Arthur was secretly hoping that Gwen was free, seeing her always brightened his day and today he could really use that.

Merlin was still holding the button in on the walkie, allowing Gwen to over hear the conversation. He replied,

"Gwen will be right out to help you."

Gwen sighed. It's been a slow day, and they were not even close to reaching theirs ales goal. Since Arthur Penndragon was here that could change, he was their best customer, often making large purchases. Maybe today wouldn't be a total bust after all.

"Hello Mr. Penndragon. How are you today?"

"Guinevere… how many times must I tell you call me Arthur, please?" He replied with that signature smile that made her knees weak. It shouldn't be legal for someone to be THAT good looking.

'As always once more sir."

"C'mon Gwen it's not like he's a stranger, hell he's here more than some of the employees! We'd offer you a job Arthur but considering you can barely turn on your Mac book I don't think you're qualified."

Arthur glared at him. "Merlin…"

"Yes Arthur?"

"Shut up."

"Shutting up." Merlin replied with a cheeky grin, then walked away to check on another customer.

"Are you sure you two are friends? Because it looks like you can't stand him."

Arthur chuckled.

"Oh Merlins intolerable most of the time, and he follows me round like a lost puppy, or he used to until Morgana got her hooks in him, now he's more like an annoying kid brother."

That got a giggle from Gwen, Arthur loved the sound of her laugh. Things were going well so far. Gwen composed herself quickly, and returned to business.

"So what brings you in today?"

"Huh, oh umm… "Arthur forgot what he was going to say, Gwen's melodic laugh was still playing in his head and he shook it to clear his thoughts.

"Um I'm having trouble with my phone; I was hoping you could take a look at it."

"Sure what seems to be the problem?" Gwen replied as Arthur handed her his phone.

"It doesn't have your number in it." He replied quietly and sincerely.

Gwen didn't catch on though. She tilted her head to the side thoughtfully and replied "What do you mean 'my number'? Did you mean the store number or…"

Oh God, I can't do this. Arthur thought before stammering a reply.

"Uh, no I um…"he ran a hand over his head disheveling his neatly combed hair. Gwen bit her lip to hide a smile. He looked adorable with his hair mussed up.

Before either Gwen or Arthur could react Merlin came back over to them and placed a hand on either of their shoulders.
"What cabbage head is trying to say is: Will you have dinner with him?"

Arthur was going to kill Merlin. Gwen looked like she was going to run away. Merlin as usual had a stupid grin on his face like he was actually the genius his job title implied he was.

Gwen didn't understand what was happening. He isn't really asking me out…is he? This is probably Merlin's idea of a joke. Arthur Penndragon is THE MOST ELIGIBLE bachelor in Britain, he can have any woman he wants. I'm no one. I must have miss heard him, Merlin is misunderstanding something. I'm sure of it.

Gwen couldn't speak, couldn't move as millions of thoughts ran through her mind at once. Arthur hadn't refuted Merlin's words, although he did look rather upset. Finally he spoke, his tone tinged with sadness.

"I'm sorry Gwen. That was a stupid thing to ask. I'll go now and I won't bother you again."

Gwen was still in a fog which didn't clear until Arthur was out the door.

"What…Merlin, what just happened…?"

"Gwen he's in love with you! Why do you think he's in here so much?"

"I-I don't know…I thought… well you two are friends and you're engaged to his sister so…"

Merlin released a frustrated sigh, "Do you like him?"

"What? I…yeah sure I like him, he's…very nice."

Merlin raised an eye brow at her comment. "Very nice. Is that really the extent of your feelings for him?"

"I I don't know! Ugh Merlin what is going on?"

"I really am an idiot then. I'm sorry Gwen. I thought you liked him too."

"I do like him, he's a terrific customer, and very sweet… and" she added under her breath "handsome."

"But?"

Gwen sighed "But he's Arthur Penndragon! I never even entertained the idea, or considered it possible…"

"Well maybe you should. You should go talk to him and sort out your feelings because he really cares about you, and Morgana and I care about you both and we want you to be happy. You make him happy Gwen and I think he makes you happy too."

Gwen thought about Merlin's words. It was true that her mood generally lifted when Arthur was a round, even when he didn't buy anything and just came by to bug Merlin. She couldn't deny that she was attracted to him, but who wouldn't be? If Arthur Penndragon of all people really had feelings for her… a nobody, maybe she should go for it.

Arthur crashed into his office chair glad not to have any more meetings today. He didn't want to see anyone or talk to anyone the rest of the day.

Merlin had utterly humiliated him in front of Gwen today. He'd let Merlin convince him that Gwen had feelings for him too, it was wishful thinking. Gwen wasn't the kind of girl who was impressed by money and status and that's about all he had to offer.

He was about to tell his secretary that he was leaving for the day when someone knocked on his door.

He groaned "Go away!"

The knock came again this time followed by a soft feminine voice.

"Mr. Pend-Arthur? It's Gwen from down the street, ummm.. the Apple store. You um left your phone…"

The door suddenly opened to a cool Arthur, his expression unreadable. He didn't say anything just stared at her.

She held his phone up "Here. You left this."

"Thank you." He replied in a clipped tone.

They stared at each other for a few more seconds like they were each waiting for the other to say something. Finally Gwen said quietly "I guess I should get back to work."

"Hmph, good bye Guinevere." He turned and began to close the door but Gwen called out to him.

"Arthur wait!"

He turned towards her.

"Did you mean it?"

"Did I mean what, Guinevere?"

She took a deep breath and gathered her courage before saying

"Do you actually want to have dinner with me?"

It was Arthurs turn for a deep breath and as he did he stepped closer to her. His blue eyes filled with hope as they looked down into Gwen's warm brown ones. He raised a hand to her cheek.

Alright Penndragon, time to put all the cards on the table, It's all or nothing now.

"No Guinevere… I want to have everything with you."

Gwen felt all of the air leave her lungs and couldn't seem to get it back.

Arthur almost turned away when she didn't say anything but before he could Gwen lifted up on her toes and quickly, softly brushed her lips against his.

Arthur's eyes searched hers imploringly.

"Can we start with dinner and see what happens from there?" she asked with a shy smile.

Arthur scooped her into his arms, lifted her off the ground and started spinning around making them both laugh in joy. Then his lips crashed into hers in a fervent passionate kiss that removed all doubts.