chapter4

All week went the same, Arthur met Merlin in front of the building in the limo. They drove to school, where Arthur walked Merlin to his classes, they ate lunch together, again Arthur bought Merlin's lunch when he saw the boy come empty-handed. By Friday Merlin was a complete mess when Arthur decided they would take the limo back to his house.

As they drove, Merlin couldn't seem to catch his breath. Arthur was sitting next to him and smelled sooooo good! Like strong soap and light scented cologne. He gulped and opened his math book, but was stopped when Arthur grabbed his hand.

"Is something wrong?"

Merlin gulped then forced himself to look at the blond's ice-blue eyes. Damn! That made everything worse. "...No." He tried. But he could tell by Arthur's look he wasn't falling for it.

Arthur closed the book and grabbed it. "What's wrong?"

Merlin shook his head. "Nothing. I...It's not your problem, don't worry."

Arthur frowned. "Tell me. If something's bothering you, I want to know." He said low.

Merlin gulped and licked his lips. "It's ok. Don't worry."

"I am worrying, Merlin. Now tell me."

The teen sighed and looked down. "Arthur why do you care about me?" He said low.

The blond blinked and looked sadden by the question. "Because I do." Merlin looked back at him. "Merlin, you're cute and adorable and sweet. And I just want to hold you and protect you from everything bad." Arthur grabbed his hand. "Now tell me, what is-" He was caught off by lips suddenly on his. He stood stunned for a moment, but when Merlin suddenly pulled back Arthur grabbed his face and brought their lips back together.

He nibbled and sucked the sweet, soft lips, enjoying the soft sounds that came out of Merlin's throat. Arthur pulled away then pushed Merlin until he was laying on his back, on the seat. The blond brought their lips back together and kissed Merlin desperately as his hands explored down the thin body.

Merlin suddenly pulled his lips away. "Arthur." He breathed. "Arthur stop."

Arthur suddenly pulled away. "What?"

Merlin stared breathless. "I'm not ready."

Arthur shook his head. "You're not ready to kiss?" He said confused."

Merlin shook his head. "No, for..." His eyes trailed to Arthur's hand that was inside his shirt.

Arthur chuckled. "I'm not trying to have sex Merlin."

Merlin frowned. "You're not?"

"No. I just want to touch you... Can I touch you?"

Merlin gulped again and eyed the hand that hadn't moved. He suddenly nodded. Arthur smiled and removed his hand. Merlin frowned. "What are you doing?"

"Your head nods yes, but your eyes say no." He leaned up so his face was right above Merlin's. "I can stick with our mouths touching. For now. I don't think I can last long without touching your body somehow."

Merlin smiled and reached up, grabbed Arthur's face and pulled him down so their lips met again. Neither of them noticed the car had stopped and been parked for five minutes already.

They both didn't have time when the door opened. "Arthur!"

The blond suddenly got off of Merlin and stared towards the door. "Father?"

Merlin slowly sat back up blushing deep red.

Uther looked from Arthur to the... what the hell was that? The man looked towards his son. "Arthur, I want you in my study."

Arthur nodded nervously. "Ten minutes."

"Now." Uther snarled, then turned and walked towards the mansion.

Arthur took a deep breath and looked at Merlin. "Come on." He rolled out of the limo.

Merlin gulped suddenly his throat had dried. "Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean... he looks kind of mad." He said low.

"Don't worry, it's not you." Arthur said back. "He's always mad."

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Arthur walked in his father's small room and found the man staring out the window. Uther must've heard the door. "So, who is he?"

Arthur sighed low. "A friend."

Uther turned and walked to his seat. "A friend? He looked much more than that. especially with the position I found the two of you in."

Arthur sighed again and tried looking anywhere but at his father.

"Who is he? Is he from around here?"

"No." Arthur answered simply.

Uther hummed. "Of course I can tell that with the rags he was wearing."

The bond's brows narrowed. "What's wrong with the clothes he was wearing?"

"Come on, son, those clothes can easily be bought at any bums yard sale."

Arthur's mouth slightly open. "I... I can't believe you just said that." He said low.

"Arthur, a boy like that, does will go for any type that throws themselves at his feet. He knows it'll be the only time he would get anything out of life."

Arthur shook his head angrily. "First he doesn't wear the right clothes and now he's using me?" He said sarcastically.

Uther leaned back in his seat. "Well, come on Arthur, it's obvious the boy isn't from this part of town. A boy like that would do anything for someone who has the pockets deep enough."

"You sound just like the other students at school." Arthur breathed. "I can't believe you."

"A little advice for you Arthur, do what you're going to do, then get rid of him as soon as possible."

Arthur turned angrily and opened the door. He gasped. "Merlin?"

The boy stood with teary eyes and seemed to be debating amongst himself. "I...I don't..." He seemed to be trying to control his emotions. "I...I'm going to leave."

"You don't have to." Arthur tried quickly.

Merlin blinked trying to rid the tears, and he nodded. "Yes, I do." He eyed behind Arthur and saw the man who had just crushed his dreams. "Good bye Arthur."

"Merlin please..." He watched Merlin literally run out of the house. Arthur's brows narrowed in anger and he turned towards Uther.

The man shrugged. "The truth hurts the weakest person."

Arthur shook his head even more angry and slammed the door, then quickly went after Merlin.

A/N: That's short :) I'll make another tonight, that just seemed like the right place to stop for a... cliff-hanger!
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