I told you the next chapter was going to be up soon! Really who was expecting that? Well do you ship it? Please leave your reviews. I love to know what you think of my storied. I think there may also be a sequel to this story coming soon. The plot bunnies are nibbling away. *kisses* until the next time. (I'll be happy to write for you... 'till the day I die)
The next morning Arthur was even more frustrated that he still didn't know who Merlin's girl was. He had the chance, but the man of the subject was the one who had stopped his from discovering who it was. Arthur really couldn't see why Merlin wouldn't tell him who his girl was. I mean it wasn't like he was embarrassed of her, considering of the noises protruding from their room last night. Maybe it was a forbidden love? After all the girl had belonged to the royal household, maybe she was noble...
Arthur's mind was whirling around thinking of every possible person it could be, non of the noble women had shown an interest in his bumbling, manservant, so it couldn't be one of them. Perhaps it was a servant girl, a servant girl that was already in a relationship. Maybe it was Gwen? No no Merlin was far too pure and innocent to go around committing adultery, especially with the regent-kings courtier. He would have Merlin's head if he and Gwen had... He couldn't think about the rest.
Merlin walked into the room timidly, expecting to be bombarded with questions. But instead Arthur was just sat his desks, with his head in his hands. Arthur's fingers were intertwined with his hair. Merlin always found it cute when Arthur did that, but it was not nearly as cute as it was when his lover played with their light brown and curly hair.
Merlin sighed at the thought, looking as little bit love struck and blushing slightly. His sigh alerted Arthur to his presence. Arthur beckoned him into the room and Merlin placed the tray of food onto the table to his left and got Arthur to move towards the table and to eat.
Merlin busied himself with chores, when suddenly Arthur had asked him the dreaded question.
"So, Merlin," Athur asked "Tell me about this girl of yours" Arthur started to grin.
Merlin quickly span around and replied "I don't have one"
"Oh come on Merlin, I heard you kissing her through the doors of the armoury only a few nights ago!" Arthur responded laughing. "Come on, Who is she?
" I don't have one!" Merlin shouted back, tears brimming in his eyes. He didn't want to have to tell Arthur his secrets, they were after all secret.
"Merlin, don't try to play coy. I heard you. I think the whole castle heard you! For the past few days, Merlin. People have spotted a pendragon hooded figure appearing from your room every night and we can all see how this relationship has gotten you completely dumbfounded!"
"Don't make me tell you" Merlin turned around, hiding his tears from Arthur.
"Tell me what?" Arthur asked with a raised eyebrow.
" I..." Merlin started. He was scared to be rejected. " I am courting..." He trailed off.
"Come on. We're almost there. Who are you courting Merlin?" Arthur coaxed as if Merlin was an animal in hiding.
"Mordred! I am courting mordred! Are you happy now?" Merlin shouted in response.
"What? But Mordred's a man?" Arthur asked confused again.
"Yes Arthur. I know Mordred's a man... I'm gay Arthur!" Merlin exclaimed.
Arthur had a stern look on his face.
Merlin waited expecting to be sent away. Arthur started to laugh again! It was a relief to hear his friend laugh.
"Why didn't you say so Merlin? I will make sure that the Knights will make sure he treated you well. I assume you will be bringing him to the feast later! I think I will have to get Gwen to make you a dress!" Arthur laughed heartily "Now come sit" he smiled at his friend who in return smiled back.
