Drugs pt.6

Hello, hope you are having a good day.

"Yeah, I know. I'm pathetic." Merlin scoffed.

"Merlin, it was only a matter of time for you started hurting yourself. It was going to happen, it was just a matter of when. When did you start drinking?" Morgana whispered calmly.

"A few weeks after Arthur's death. My magic would make it impossible for me to pass out but I would and do get a little drunk. It helps me but the headaches are murder. The drugs help. They take the pain away. Or they used to."

"What do you mean?"

"The drugs have just caused more pain in the past year. But whenever I'm around you, I don't feel the pain. You saved my life."

"Good."

They kissed. When they pulled away. Merlin grabbed Morgana's hand.

"Come on, this is about us now. It shouldn't be about the past. It's getting late. How about we take a walk and then go home." Merlin sighed.

"Ok. When we get to your apartment, I should take a shower. I need it." Morgana answered. They stood up and took a walk. They walked in the water and talked. Merlin wrapped his arm around Morgana. When it was 5 o'clock, they went home. When they got to Merlin's apartment, Morgana went to take a shower. Merlin cleaned up. Then he went to get dressed. When he had gotten dressed, someone knocked on the door. Merlin opened it. He saw Lizzy at the door.

"How do you know where I live?" Merlin questioned.

"Because I do. You had better leave Morgana alone." Lizzy warned.

"If you don't leave now, I'll call the cops."

"You can't do that."

"Yes, I can. Now leave."

"Fine but if you hurt Morgana, I will kill you."

"And if you don't leave us alone, I'll call the cops."

Then Lizzy left.

"Who was that?" Morgana wondered. Merlin closed the door and saw that Morgana had a towel wrapped around her body.

"Oh, no one. Why aren't you dressed?" Merlin replied.

"I forgot my clothes."

"I should start dinner."

"Ok."

Morgana got her clothes and got dressed. When she came out, Merlin was making dinner. She kissed Merlin's cheek and hugged him.

"I love you." Morgana said.

"I love you too." Merlin answered.

"And I know that was Lizzy."

Merlin turned around and hugged her.

"Can't hide anything from you, can I?" Merlin sighed.

"Nope. After what happened a thousand years ago, I've learnt to see past the wall you have." Morgana replied.

"Ok. You're right. It was Lizzy."

"Just ignore her. She knows nothing about us."

"I know."

Morgana saw that Merlin was holding something back.

"What is it? You're hiding something, Merlin. Tell me." Morgana said.

"Ok. I was going to wait to ask you this but I guess I should ask you now. Will you marry me?" Merlin asked. Morgana gasped when Merlin pulled out the ring.

"Yes, of course I will." Morgana cried. Merlin put the ring on her finger and they kissed. When they looked at each other, they both were crying happily. Merlin finished making dinner. They ate dinner and talked.

"So, when should we get married?" Merlin wondered.

"Oh, I don't know. Soon?"

"Ok."

They finished dinner. Merlin cleaned the dishes. Then they sat on the couch and talked.

"How soon should we get married?" Merlin wondered.

"How about in June?" Morgana answered.

"Ok. What day?"

"You're not going to back down, are you?"

"Nope. I love you."

"Ok. How about June 5. It's in one month."

"OK. I'd like that. Then we can have kids."

"Lots of kids, I hope."

"Lots of kids."

They laughed and kissed. They spent the rest of the evening talking. The next month, Morgana and Merlin prepared for the wedding. June 5 was a vey beautiful, sunny day. That night, they were in their hotel room in the mountains of New York.

"It's so beautiful here." Morgana sighed as she looked out the window. Merlin wrapped his arms around her.

"Yeah. Come on, it's late. We should sleep. Tomorrow, we can just take the day and rest." Merlin whispered.

"Ok. I'd like that."

So they went to bed. That morning, Merlin woke up early. He looked at Morgana and sighed. He sat up and thought about his addictions. He decided that he wanted to stop. Morgana eventually woke. She saw Merlin and sat up.

"What's wrong?" Morgana asked.

"I want to stop doing drugs and alcohol. I want to be there for you. I need you." Merlin explained.

"Ok. Oh, Merlin. I'm so proud of you right now but now I'm scared. We both know what could happen. You could die."

Merlin faced her and held her hands in his hands.

"I know but I feel like I have to do this. I need you by my side." Merlin whispered.

"Ok. I'll be with you at all times. When are you going to start?" Morgana replied.

"There's no better time then now."

"Ok."

So Merlin got rid of all the drugs and alcohol. Then he climbed back into bed.

"Let's get some rest." Merlin sighed. Morgana nodded. They curled up against each other. Morgana had her left hand on his scar. They fell asleep. That night, Merlin woke up feeling very uncomfortable. He squeezed Morgana's hand. Morgana woke up and looked at him.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Morgana asked.

"It's starting." Merlin whispered.

"When was the last time you took your drugs or drank alcohol?" Morgana wondered.

"Yesterday morning. I feel so weak."

"Ok. I'll go get you some water."

"No, I'll do it. You should sleep."

Merlin got out of bed. As soon as he stood up, he collapsed. Morgana got out of bed and went to him.

"Merlin!" Morgana exclaimed.

"I'm fine." Merlin panted.

"No, you're not."

Morgana helped Merlin get back in bed. Then she went to get Merlin some water. She gave him the cup. Merlin took a sip.

"Thanks." Merlin panted as he put the cup on the night table.

"Merlin, you need to drink more. One sip isn't going to help you." Morgana said. Then she put a hand on Merlin's forehead. " You already have a slight fever. Please drink more."

"Ok. I'll try. I just feel really weak."

"I know."

So Merlin drank a little more water. Then he laid down.

TBC

Will Merlin be ok? Can Morgana help him? Tell me your thoughts.