After her birthday night. Its not that she had been trying to ignore him, well maybe a little. Its just prior to her birthday they normally didn't see each other much at all and that was normal. Its not that she didn't want to spend every moment of every day with him its just she didn't want an obvious change which could get them in trouble.
Since her birthday he seemed to be around a lot more, popping into see Morgana which was causing suspicion.
"Something is up with Arthur" Morgana said watching him out the window.
"What do you mean Morgana" Gwen said picking up her clothes trying not to look at her.
"Hes been soooo" she thought for a minute "I don't know nice lately" she said looking almost disgusted. "Its not that he wasn't nice before its just that hes been paying me a lot of attention lately, seeing if I am okay"
"I am sure he just cares for your well being my lady" she said trying not to smile, its true she had seen Arthur enquiring about how Morgana was, but they didn't see each other alone.
"You don't think he, you know likes me" Morgana knew Arthur was more like a brother to her, but his behaviour had been so odd she wasn't sure whether he thought the same.
"Of course he likes you" Gwen said honestly.
Morgana rolled her eyes "I mean really likes me, I know there are not many women around here" she said looking a bit disgusted
"I am sure he likes you as a sister" Gwen said and at this Morgana relaxed.
Gwen left Morgana's room and walked down the corridor, only to be grabbed by a big pair of hands into the nearest cupboard.
"You have been ignoring me" Arthur said turning her around and not letting go.
"I have not" she said her stomach jumping at the feel of being in his arms.
He leaned into kiss her and she moved back slightly.
"Okay what is it?" he said letting her go he sounded almost angry.
"You changed your mind?" he said crossing his arms.
"Of course not" she said getting closer to him. "I am just trying to act normal and not let anyone be suspicious and grabbing me into a cupboard is not helping".
"No one is suspicious" he said
"Oh really, Morgana thinks you like her, and I mean like her a lot!" she raised her eyebrows, at this Arthur looked disgusted.
"You must be joking" he said. Morgana was beautiful but she was like a sister.
Gwen just shock her head.
"Prey tell me how she jumped to that conclusion" he said half amused.
"You have been nice to her lately and around a lot" she said smiling.
"I am always nice to her, plus I wanted to see you and you have been ignoring me" he said looking annoyed again. "And as I cannot come to your home, I had no choice"
"Arthur" she said and he got closer to her, she stroked his face.
"You are driving me crazy" he said getting so close she thought she had stopped breathing. "I know we have to be careful, but don't ignore me, I haven't seen you in weeks"
She felt really bad, maybe she was overreacting. He was so close to her now and there lips were just about to meet. When they heard someone talking outside the door and they froze.
"Its Mary and Fred" she whispered. They were two of the younger servants and they were gossiping right outside the door.
"We can't let them come in here" she whispered, she was worried, if they saw the two of them together the whole of the castle will find out. She heard Arthur sigh.
"Just promise you will come and see me later, in my chambers" he said.
"We" before she had chance to give him all the reasons it was not a good idea. He placed a finger on her lips.
"Guinevere promise, no excuses" he said into her ear.
"Promise" she said and he kissed her on the cheek and went out the door.
Arthur stepped out of the cupboard this caused both servants to jump back.
"I knew it, caught in the act!" They looked horrified and bowed to him.
"You do realise" he said looking menacing. "That we don't like servants involved together, it stops them from concentrating on their duties" they both blushed at this.
"But my Lord" one of them stammered.
"I don't want to hear excuses now off you go and don't let me catch you chatting again".
They both ran off completely horrified.
He laughed and checked the corridors before letting Guinevere out.
She was smiling "Don't you think you overdid it a bit" she said.
"Me never" he said quietly at this she smiled.
She bowed "My lord"
"My Guinevere" he said smiling.
And she left down the corridor with a smile on her face, she was looking forward to seeing him, she had to admit that keeping away from him had been really hard.
The rest of the day went pretty much as normal. Gwen was tidying away Morgana's dresses when Merlin burst in.
"Looking for another dress Merlin, or is it killer moths and giant rats? " she said smiling.
He laughed "Killer moths are a big issue, but no that's not why I am here" he came closer to her.
"8pm his room" he whispered, they both blushed at this.
"Thank you Merlin" he was leaning against the wall looking like he wanted to say something.
"What is it?" she said softly
"Promise me you will try and see him more hes been driving me mental!" he said sighing.
"We are supposed to be acting normal Merlin, I don't know what else to do?" she said whispering.
"I know, but avoiding him is making him more obvious, just try and get a balance" he said.
"OK" she smiled.
"You know I didn't think rough, tough, save the world, prat types were your style" he said smiling.
"Neither did I? but I guess a girl can change her mind" at this Merlin rolled his eyes.
"They often do" he smiled and left.
Morgana had eaten early and Gwen had given her the normal sleeping draught. She was all set to go and see Arthur and this thought her heart beat faster, she looked at herself in the mirror and sighed, she was already blushing. She hated that the very thought of him did this too her, that when he spoke every word he said etched into her heart.
She hated being so sensible but she knew for their safety they had to be. She had missed him so much.
She took a couple of deep breaths and headed down the corridor only to be grabbed by her hand into a small room. It was Merlin.
"Whats going on Merlin?" she said.
"I thought I would take you through the special entrance" he said smiling.
"You mean the servants entrance" she said half smiling.
"No I mean the entrance for the Ladies" he opened the door and gestured for her to enter. Just before she stepped out.
"Have fun I shall see you later" he said cheekily.
She rolled her eyes at him. "Thank you Merlin".
She quietly entered Arthur's room, he was looking out of the window.
He turned around slowly to see her.
"Guin..." before he had chance to finish her name she pinned him up against the wall and kissed him passionately until they pulled away for air. She couldn't help it he was sooo grrr hot. She had just forgotten all sense and had launched herself at him.
She looked up at him he was defiantly blushing and he still had his mouth half open.
"I... um" was all he could say.
Gwen had to smile, she had never seem him blush before, normally she was the one to be speechless.
He found his voice again. "Guinevere" was all he could manage smiling now.
"Arthur" she said smiling.
He scooped her up in a big hug.
"I take it you missed me?" he said into her hair.
"That obvious" she said laughing.
He span her round and kissed her on the nose.
He let her down and she looked around the room, it was covered in candles and the table was full of food she gasped.
"You must be hungry" he said gesturing to the table. She must admit that she had forgotten to eat.
"You did all this for me" she said surprised.
"Of course, well maybe with a little help" he said pulling out the chair for her.
He poured her some wine, she was so happy she thought she would burst. She couldn't be this lucky. They chatted and laughed the whole meal.
They moved to sit by the fire and he carried telling her his adventures.
If you would have told Gwen two years ago that she would be sitting in Prince Arthur's chambers eating, kissing and laughing, she would have thought you were mad.
But she was here in a dream with the man she loved, looking at her like she was the most beautiful thing in the world. She was addicted to the dream, no matter how long it would last she would die holding onto it.
She felt him stroke her cheek and it broke her out of her thoughts.
"Guinevere" he said softly and she Lent into his hand, kissing his palm.
"I think I am dreaming" she said in a whisper.
He moved closer to her and kissed her head her cheek, her lips all tenderly and whispered into her ear.
"If this is dreaming my love, then lets never wake" she held onto him and sighed.
When Merlin came in to see if they needed anything he found Prince Arthur on a chair with Guinevere asleep in his arms. He smiled.
Arthur noticed him and gestured for him to come over.
"I don't want her to wake, I am going to carry her home" he whispered.
"I will make sure it is clear" Merlin said still smiling.
Arthur carried her all the way home and placed her on her bed and covered her with his cloak, he gently slid his arms from under her and thought he heard her sigh. He kissed her on the head and left.
"Soooo" Merlin said joking "Did you have a lovely evening?"
"Shut up Merlin" he said jokingly but he had the biggest grin on his face.