Magic in the Air

by Charged Lightning

A collection of drabbles. Will include a variety of genres, including angst, crack, and humor. No slash. Rated T just to be safe. Chapter 4: Merlin really was making that up.

4. An Embarrassing Question Part 2

"But… but…" Arthur stammered.

"What were you thinking?" Merlin questioned.

Arthur almost didn't want to admit. It was embarrassing. "Well, you know, your name means 'immortal,' and you knew the tale of my sword. I asked Gaius about it, and he didn't even know, so…"

Merlin looked horrified.

"Okay! Forget it!" Arthur waved his arms wildly. "But then… how did you know that tale? And how did you know where to find that stone?"

A tiny grin formed on Merlin's cheeks. Arthur narrowed his eyes.

"You were making it up!"

"I'm sorry, did you just call me a liar?"

"Merlin!"