chapter7

That night, Merlin couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about Arthur. About how perfect the prince was. His perfect hair, his perfect eyes, his perfect... body. Even the way Arthur ate his dinner was perfect. Like a... prince. Of course Prince Arthur was perfect.

Merlin smiled and sat up in bed. Pulling his knees to his chest, he thought about what Arthur told him that night...

(Flash back)

Arthur looked at Merlin from his chair. He stared at Merlin as the boy used his fork and knife to cut his chicken. Arthur started chuckling.

Merlin stared up at Arthur. Merlin slowly chewed as thoughts poped into his head. 'What had he done?'

Arthur continued to laugh as he started to speak. "I'm sorry. You're just so... cute."

Merlin stopped chewing his food. "What?"

"Merlin. You don't have to use your fork. It's chicken. Use your hands."

Merlin stared confused. "But... you-" Merlin stopped himself as he saw Arthurs fork was untouched and the princes hands were dirty with chicken grease.

Merlin blushed. He bit his lip and slowly put down his fork and knife down on his plate.

Arthur still stared, smiling. "You're not like anyone i've ever met."

"What do you mean?"

Arthurs smile faded a bit. He sighed. "Every person i've ever met... they either tried to make some kind of useless conversation or tried to be my best friend. They weren't themselves. I could tell."

Merlin nodded.

"But you, Merlin. You're different. I know you'er, you."

Merlin smiled. "How can you be so sure?"

Arthur stared at him. "No one has ever called me by my first name."

Merlin frowned.

"Even when I ask. It's always, 'Your highness. Your majesty. My Lord.' You have no idea how annoying it can be. To see all those girls throwing themselves at you and-"

"Why not tell them to leave you alone?" Merlin asked. "I'm sure they'll have to obey."

Arthur stared. "I can't."

Merlin stared down at his food. "Can I ask you something?"

Arthur nodded.

Merlin took a deep breath. "Have you told your father you don't like girls?"

Arthur gulped. "You're the first."

Merlin put down his napkin. He still stared at his plate as he asked, "So, no one knows?"

"No. You're the first boy."

Merlins head shot up at Arthurs words.

Arthur nodded. "Until I met you, I didn't realize it. But I think I see clear with you around." He said. He got up from his seat, walked over to Merlin and took his hand. "I see you tomorrow." He layed a kiss on Merlins cheek, then turned and left.

(End flashback)

Merlin slowly got up and leaned over to his drawer. Thinking about Arthur, made Merlin want to read his book. (A fairy tale)
Merlin opened the drawer, pulled out the book and opened it.

Merlin began to read

'chapter4'

'The prince snuck into the servants' chamber that night. He walked to to the bed, as he stared down at the sleeping form. When the prince reached the bed, he slowly reached out his hand and stroked the young mans hair. The young man jumped with fright, but quickly calmed when he saw it was his knight.

The servant reached out his arms and the prince slowly lowered himself down on top of the servant...'

Merlin stopped reading. 'Where exactly was this going?' Merlin bit his lip and blushed. He stared at his door. (As if someone would come at at this time of night.)

He continued reading.

Merlin read through the whole process of male on male sexual incounter, and he couldn't belive the effect it had on him. Merlin bit his lip and his breathing became heavier by the moment.

Merlin stopped reading and looked down at his hand, which was making it's way towards his private area. He looked back at the book as a thought came to him.

Merlin closed his book and put it back in the drawer. The boy slowly got up and tiptoed barefoot to the door. Merlin opened the door and saw that the hall was empty.

The boy made his way, a few feet and he was at Arthurs door. Merlin put his ear to the door, when he heard nothing he pushed the door open. When inside of Arthurs room, Merlin shut the door. Slowly Merlin made his way to Arthurs bed.

Just as Merlin reached out to touched Arthurs hair...

The bell rang.

Merlin turned around towards the window, just as Arthur grabbed his arm and pushed him on the bed.

Merlin gasped. He stared up scared at Arthurs face so close to his.

"Merlin?"

Merlin was about to say something just as Arthurs door opened up.

"Ar-" Lance stopped. "Oh. Sorry. Should have knocked."

"What is it?" Arthur asked. "What happened?"

Lance broke out of his shocked state. "Cenreds men have been spotted entering Camelot!"

Arthur jumped off of Merlin and grabbed a shirt. Pulling the shirt over his head, Arthur spoke. "Merlin. Go to your chambers, lock the door, don't let anyone in besides me. Do you understand?"

"But-"

"Do you understand?"

Merlin nodded.

Arthur made to leave again.

"Arthur?"

The prince turned to the boys desperate call. At Merlins look, Arthur replied. "We both know why they're here. I don't know what it is about you. But it seems Cenred is willing to go to war for it."

"What if something happens to you? Arthur, I don't have anyone. I can't lose you too."

Arthur stared at Merlin. He quickly walked back to his bed. He smashed his lips to Merlins in a hungry kiss.

Merlin inhaled the kiss.

Arthur pulled away. "I'll be all right. As long as you stay here, safe." He whispered. "Stay here." Arthur ordered, pointing to his own bedroom floor.

Merlin nodded.

Arthur turned to the door. Lancelot followed behind. Arthur stopped in his tracks. He turned and began whispering.

"Lance. You are my most trusted."

Lancelot nodded.

"Stay here. Watch him." Arthur said, nodding towards Merlin.

The knight stared in shock. "Arthur?"

"Please? Do as I say. I can't have him running off and getting into trouble."

Lance turned towards Merlin. "What do you think Cenred wants with him?" He whispered back.

"I don't know. But i'm going to find out."

Lance turned just in time to see Arthur leave the room.

Lance turned back to Merlin. He stared at the boy suspiously as the knight slowly walked towards the bed.

He knew he was making the boy uncomfortable, because Merlin stared down at his hands in his lap.

"What are you doing in Prince Arthur chambers?"

Merlin opened his mouth, but nothing came out.

"Prince Arthur has never let anyone in his chambers unless it was his father or his knights." Lance pointed out. "And his bed... thats another story."

Merlin stared around at the bed and slowly raised himself up.

Lancelot stared down at the boys bare feet and his eyes slowly made their way up to the boys face.

"I' ll let you know this once. Arthur doesn't like people. For some reson, he seems to have liked you the moment his eyes fell on you. Which is unlikely for him."

Lancelot walked till he was face to face with Merlin.

Merlins eyes were wide and his breathing quickened. Merlin flinched when Lance grabbed his arm.

"I don't know what you have done to Arthur-"

"I-I haven't done anything." Merlin tried pulling away.

"What ever you have done to Arthur, i'm sure it has to do with Cenred."

Merlin shook his head.

"Is that why Cenred wants you?" Lance hissed. "You're secretly working with him to get Arthur under some sort of love spell?"

Merlins eyes widen. "Magic? You think I have magic?"

Lancelot stared at Merlins eyes. They were even wider and watering. The knight let go of Merlins arm.

"I'm sorry." He whispered. "I'm just scared for Arthur."

Merlin grabbed onto his bruised arm. The knights really were strong.

Lancelot walked to the window. "Uther has his mind set that all magic is evil. I guess, with all the sorcerers he's killed that have used magic for evil, it's hard to belive that magic is good."

Merlin stared at Lancelots back. "Magic is real?"

The knight turned to the boy. His brows narrowed at how confused Merlin looked. "Yes." Lance answered.

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