Arthur peeked around the corner as he heard Merlin's key enter the lock. He heard some laughter and talking before he saw the warlock himself.
"I had a lot of fun tonight, Alyssa," said Merlin to the girl he was holding hands with. They hadn't crossed the threshold.
"Me too, Merls," she said breathlessly.
"Are you sure you don't want me to walk you home?"
"It's fine Merls. I wanna run home," stated Alyssa, a strange grin forming on her face.
"Why would you run?" asked Merlin, slightly puzzled.
"Because I do stupid things like that every time I look at you," she smiled.
Merlin blushed. "Really? How come?"
At that, Alyssa's smile widened. Arthur watched as she leaned in, eyes closed. Merlin stared for a full second before realizing what was happening.
It lasted about a full minute. Both pulled away, cheeks flushed and eyes bright. "See you tomorrow, Merls," Alyssa whispered, then true to her word, she ran.
Merlin stood there for a moment, regaining his proper thinking. He turned, shutting the door, with a triumphant smile on his face, which slid off when he saw Arthur.
"Shut up," he hissed to the king's smirking face.