As always, thank you to those who took the time to review, and to those who are still with me on this and 'The Perfect Set-up'
I do not own Merlin or the characters.
Vivian exited her car, and made her way to the front door of Arthur's home, and knocked on it.
She smiled to herself as she imagined Arthur answering the door in nothing but his underwear.
She pulled a compact from her coat pocket, and checked herself over as she waited.
Hearing no answer, she knocked again, and listened for him, to open the door.
'Maybe he's asleep. I didn't even think about that, or…maybe he's out…with…Gwen,' she thought, as she spat the last part of her thoughts out bitterly in her mind.
She stood at the door with a genuine frown on her face, thinking about what her next course of action should be.
Meanwhile, on the inside of Arthur's home, in his bedroom, to be more specific, he and Gwen were getting more involved in their intimate activities.
After the pain had given way to discomfort, Gwen had begun to feel much better.
Arthur had made some experimental thrusts initially, to get her used to the feeling of him inside of her, and also because he didn't want to come off as heartless.
He loves her, and he wanted to be patient with her, as it was her first time, and her opinion of him mattered greatly.
He looked at her beautiful face and proceeded to kiss her deeply.
He pulled back slightly, after a while, and asked her,
"How are you feeling love?"
Gwen was touched.
She looked at his worried face and cupped his chiseled cheeks.
"I'm fine Arthur. It's still sort of a dull ache, but it's getting better by the minute.
So thank you, and don't worry so much, okay," she said kindly.
Arthur smiled at her then, and peppered her face with kisses.
He began his gentle exploration of her mouth again, and she completely surrendered to him.
After a while, he felt her grab his broad back with her small hands, and he increased his efforts.
Gwen could tell that Arthur was holding back, because of her, so she decided to try something that had occurred to her.
She lifted her legs, and grabbed his hips with her knees, causing him to go deeper into her, and making him groan deeply.
"Oh God Guinevere," he whispered.
A new sensation took over her, and created feelings of deep desire for him. She ran her hands up and down his back, all the way down to his bum, where she took hold of it, and pulled him further into her.
Arthur was in heaven, because he was experiencing pure bliss, with the woman he loved and desired for years.
He felt himself being drawn deeper into her, and his only recourse was to increase his speed.
He clamped his full lips onto hers almost forcefully, as he felt her grab his bum and pulled him into her.
"Ohhh… Arthur, my God…it feels so good…you feel soo-oh good," she groaned out, and he kissed her again.
As he began to find his rhythm, he heard what sounded like a faint knock.
'I'm not expecting anyone. Everyone knows what has happened today, and they know that I would probably seek out Guinevere,' he thought to himself.
He decided to ignore it and hope that the person would have the good sense to go away.
Just then, he heard Gwen say,
"Faster Arthur," and he complied willingly.
She kissed his neck then, and he groaned on contact, so she did it again.
She began to kiss her way up his neck, planting wet open mouth kisses, as she made her way to his ears, where she ran her tongue along it, eventually pulling the lobe into her warm mouth.
She heard him hiss and felt him shiver as he did so.
After one last kiss on his ear, she bit it lightly, and whispered,
"It's okay Arthur, you don't have to hold back any longer."
Arthur looked into her beautiful brown orbs, asking the silent question, to which she nodded her head yes.
With that, he loosened his hips, increasing his movements, and pounded into her.
He placed a scorching kiss onto her lovely lips as he tunneled his way into her willing body.
He felt her grab onto his back and bum again, this time tighter, as if she was trying to meld their bodies together as one.
She threw her legs around his waist, bringing him impossibly deeper into her, as she whispered,
"Harder," and he was all too willing to grant her wish.
Gwen felt Arthur moved deeper and harder into her body, and found herself lost in ecstasy.
She could feel every inch of him as he entered and withdrew himself, only to go deeper again.
She felt him grab hold of her leg, lifting it higher, as he continued to thrust deeply into her.
This new position in which she found herself, stirred a deep sensation inside of her, and she felt as though something was building and building on the inside.
Arthur knew she was close. He could feel her tight walls quake and shudder, and clench him, as the sensation grew within her.
He wanted to make it a memorable occasion for her, so he decided to change their position slightly.
He watched as she began to toss and turn her head from side to side as she neared her release.
He placed her leg gently on to the bed, and gathered her into his arms; as he did so, she threw her head back into the pillow, and immediately his lips were attached to her graceful neck.
Gwen wasn't sure what was happening.
She felt good, really good, as the sensation began to reach boiling point.
Arthur's movements began to get frantic, as he pounded into her relentlessly.
She felt herself inching away as his thrusts became harder and deeper, but she was stopped by Arthur's strong, muscular arms as he braced her around her back and shoulders.
"Oh…Oh God…Arthur," she said breathlessly, and Arthur replied,
"Yes Guinevere...tell me…tell me what you want."
Gwen opened her mouth to speak, but all she could manage was,
"Ohhh…you…Arthur...more…," and she trailed off then.
Arthur didn't wait, he threw his hips into his frantic movements, and drove into her, pinning her deeper into the bed.
"Ohhh, God…Arthur…yes, yes…ohhh my…Arthurrr, she shouted, as she finally exploded beneath him.
Arthur watched the woman of his dreams in the throes of her climax, as he gave her all that he had, until he too found his sweet release.
"Ohhh…oh God Guinevere, I…love…you," he growled, and stilled, releasing deeply into her.
He kissed her then, and unwound himself from her, releasing her from the tight grip he had on her.
He pushed her sweaty curls from her beautiful face, and kissed her again.
"I love you so much Guinevere," he said softly.
Gwen looked up into Arthur's beautiful blue eyes, and she was floored by all of the love and affection she could see in them.
She felt extremely lucky to have someone love her so unconditionally, and at that moment, everything left her usual level head, and she told him,
"Marry me."
Arthur's blue eyes widen when he heard her told him those words.
"Guinevere?" he queried.
Gwen caught herself then, and immediately her beautiful face was covered in a distinct flush.
"Oh God Arthur, did I just say that out loud?" she asked.
Arthur lifted himself off of her then, and gently pulled her into his arms.
"Yes love, you did," he said kindly.
Gwen buried her face into his chest in embarrassment.
"Oh Arthur, I'm so embarrassed. I don't know what came over me.
I don't regret saying it though. I love you so much, and what happened between us just now, was the most amazing experience of my life.
It's an experience that I have dreamed about, but only with you.
You were so patient, and kind and you placed my feelings above yours to ensure that my first time would be an enjoyable one. Even though the pain was unavoidable, you still felt for me, and you waited patiently until I was ready to continue.
In that moment, I knew that you were my soul mate, and you proved that beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Obviously, I do want us to get married, eventually; it doesn't have to be now.
We've only just gotten together so it's no rush," she said honestly.
Arthur listened to his love, as she poured her heart out.
At that present moment, he felt as though nothing in the world could bother him, because he was extremely happy.
He couldn't believe that his day had turned out to be so wonderful.
He placed a loving kiss on her lips and hugged her to him.
"Listen to me love, I've dreamt of this day for years, not only about the two of us making love, but, about the two of us being in love with each other, living out our lives together, having kids together, and growing old together.
I've never met anyone, and especially no other woman, who could make me feel the way you do…just seeing you, or hearing your lovely voice, would stir something deep within me.
You have this way about you, which is so natural and appealing, that even if I've had or I'm having a rubbish day, I just have to see you or hear you, and just like that, I instantly become happy.
I love you Guinevere, more than anything in this world, and with every fibre of my being…if you wanted us to get married tonight, I would try my hardest to make it happen, because you are definitely my soul mate…my other half, and I honestly don't know how I've survived this long without you," he said passionately.
Gwen lifted up, and stretched herself out on top of him then.
She held his face with her small hands, and she kissed him softly.
"Oh Arthur, I don't know how I've survived this long either…I guess…wishes do come true, because I've wished for you to be mine many times, and now it has actually come true," she said quietly.
They indulged themselves in some passionate kissing for a while, with Arthur rolling them, so that he was on top of her.
After a few minutes, they laid together, catching their breaths, until they decided it was time to get up and make themselves tidy.
"How are you feeling my love? Arthur asked.
Gwen had just come out of the bathroom, and was about to put on her clothes.
"Not too bad, just a little sore, but I guess that is to be expected.
Thank you for your concern though," she said sincerely.
"Good. I was a bit worried that I had hurt you," he said.
Gwen walked up to him then, and entwined their fingers.
"You didn't hurt me Arthur, at least not more than was expected.
I'm fine, so don't worry," she said kindly.
She stood on her toes and kissed him then, and they indulged themselves for a few minutes more, until the need for air caused them to part.
Gwen continued to dress with some reluctance, because she didn't want to leave Arthur just yet.
If she was honest, she wanted to wake up in his arms, and everyday for the rest of her life.
She knew there wasn't anything stopping her, unless Arthur didn't want her to, but she discarded that thought immediately, knowing that he felt the same way as she did.
A heavy sigh escaped her then, causing Arthur to look at her with concern on his handsome face.
"Is everything alright Guinevere?" he asked worriedly.
Gwen ducked her head and as Arthur drew closer, and she said softly,
"I don't want to go.
I want to be with you…here or wherever."
Arthur felt his heart clench.
He lifted her chin for her to look at him.
He stroked her chin lovingly and he told her,
"I don't want you to leave either Guinevere.
I've only just got to be with you, after all the years of pining for you, and I just want you all to myself.
I feel as though I could spend every waking moment with you, but…I think it's best to wait until you speak to your parents.
One or two more nights shouldn't be too bad, after all we've waited years.
If they need to have a chat with me, I'd be more that willing to, okay."
Gwen smiled then.
"Thank you Arthur, I feel so much better.
You have a way of doing that you know.
I can't wait to talk to my parents.
We can go now, I still don't want to leave, but you are right, it's best if I speak to them first," she said happily.
Arthur took her hand then, and they exited his room.
He picked up her bag, and held it as he did before, and as they headed to the door, he said to her,
"I will follow you home in my car, after we pick up yours.
I want to know you reach safely, okay."
Gwen was touched again by the concern he had for her.
Usually, at this time of the night, she would have already been home. If she worked later, it would be what is referred to as the 'graveyard shift' and she would have to be there overnight, and finish her shift the next morning.
"Thank you Arthur, that's very kind of you," she said, and she gave him a soft kiss.
Arthur held her to him as she was about to reach for the door.
"You don't have to thank me Guinevere.
I just happen to love you very much, and…I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to you," he said sincerely.
Gwen was speechless again, so she threw her hands around his neck, and kissed him as passionately as she could.
After a few moments, they parted breathlessly, and stood staring at each other. Arthur touched her face then, and told her,
"If we continue like this, we won't make it out the door, not that I'm complaining."
At this Gwen smiled sweetly and nodded her head yes.
As he reached the door, and turned the handle, opening it, he placed her bag on the floor, and grabbed her saying,
"One more couldn't hurt though," and claimed her lips in a deep passionate kiss.
On the outside, Vivian was sitting in her car stewing.
She had decided to wait for a while to see if Arthur was indeed out, because she refused to accept that he was asleep.
'It's way too early for him to go to bed, especially after what happened today.
I don't think that he is with Gwen either, if I know Arthur, he'll be out at a bar, with one of his minions, like…that Gwaine fellow,' she thought to herself.
So she sat waiting.
She went over her plans, so many times, that she started to become impatient.
She even thought about going to a couple of the bars that Arthur would normally frequent, but she decided against it, just in case he came home and decided to go straight to bed, and she wasn't there at the time.
She watched as every vehicle light passed the entrance to his driveway, and then it hit her, Arthur rarely goes anywhere without his car, and his car was parked
just a few metres away from her, only hers, was facing a different direction.
"He has to be home," she grumbled to herself.
She exited her car again, and marched to his front door.
As she was about to knock again, the door opened, and standing there, were Arthur and Gwen, kissing passionately.
Vivian's jaw dropped, and she was rendered speechless.
She watched as Arthur wrapped his long muscular arms around Gwen, and drew her impossibly closer to him, as he kissed her deeply, making her hold on to his
neck as though her life depended on it.
In all of her short life, Vivian has never seen a display of this magnitude, and it made her feel sorry for herself, because no one, not even her college boy friends, and certainly not Arthur, has ever kissed her so.
She could feel the love and passion roll off of them in waves, and she suddenly felt as though she was intruding on a very private moment.
Arthur and Gwen were so lost in their kiss that it was only when they broke for air; they became aware, that they were not alone.
"Vivian!" Arthur exclaimed in surprise.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
Vivian didn't know how to answer him, and she stood with her mouth slightly ajar, staring at them.
She watched as Arthur picked up Gwen's bag, locked the door, and took Gwen's hand in his.
"Vivian! Earth to Vivian.
What can I do for you?" Arthur asked.
Vivian could hear Arthur calling her name, but she was so focused on their entwined fingers that she couldn't answer, instead she began to get angry.
She shifted her gaze from their hands, and watched as Arthur began to lead Gwen to his car.
She sprung into action then, and with a few strides, she was beside them.
She made a lunge at Gwen, but Arthur had anticipated her actions, so he pulled Gwen out of the way and placed himself between her and Vivian.
Arthur spoke in a low deadly tone, as he blocked Gwen from Vivian.
"How dare you.
What right do you have to come over here to my home, and try to assault my guest, and not just any guest, but Guinevere.
I have severed all ties with you, and I've told you I don't love you, NEVER HAVE," he said as his voice began to get louder.
"And yet still, not days, but hours after I've told you, I find you out here.
You are very lucky Vivian, I'll tell you why;
I don't want to upset Guinevere any more than she already is, because, if I thought for one moment that she wouldn't be upset, I would call the police and have you prosecuted for trespassing.
I'm warning you Vivian, stay away from me, and stay to hell away from my girlfriend Guinevere."
With that he turned and took Gwen's hand and started walking to his car.
Vivian watched him walked off, and it burned her, that he could actually love Gwen and not her.
"I can't believe you Arthur. You would have to be insane to want her and not me," she shouted.
Arthur turned then, his face a mask, and he told her,
"Well, then I'm happy being insane."
With that, he turned back around, and walked to his car.
"This isn't over Arthur, and you…Gwen…I'm going to make your life a living hell," she shouted.
Arthur reached his car and opened the door for Gwen.
He helped her to sit, and placed her bag in her lap.
He gave her a sweet lingering kiss, and told her,
"I love you."
Afterwards, he got into the car, started it, and turned towards the driveway.
He brought his car beside Vivian and rolled his window down.
"Listen to me and listen well, I'm not about to play any games with you.
I'm warning you, stay away from Guinevere, because she has done nothing to you.
I've tried to be civil, but if it's a war that you want, then it's a war you will get, but hear this, there can only be one victor, and I intend to be that person.
Now, I suggest, you leave my home.
I don't want to see you when I return," he said icily.
With that he drove off, and left Vivian fuming on the outside, but scared on the inside.
Further along the street, Arthur pulled to the side of the road, to see if Gwen was okay.
He unbuckled his seat belt and tuned in his seat to face her.
The first thing he noticed was that her eyes were glistening with unshed tears.
"Guinevere," he said softly, as he lifted her chin.
"I'm so sorry you had to face that.
I can't believe it myself, but not to worry, it's not your fault, if anyone's to blame, it's me.
I regret the day I placed myself with her," he said quietly.
Gwen reached for him then, and embraced him warmly.
"I'm fine Arthur, and for what it's worth, I don't think any of this is your fault.
Vivian is used to getting her own way; she doesn't know how to accept it, when someone denies her what she wants, and this is a perfect example of that.
She wants you to be with her, and you ending things with her, hasn't gone down that well with her.
I just feel sad for her, because I wouldn't want to let you go either," she said sincerely.
Arthur pulled back slightly to look at Gwen.
He stared at her in wonderment.
"You are an amazing woman Guinevere.
You were almost assaulted by…that…crazy woman, and yet still, you are unable to say a bad word about her. Instead you actually defend her actions by explaining what you believe to be her problem.
How do you do it Guinevere?
How do you look past people's faults and see the good in them?
It just seems to come so natural to you, and that is another reason why I love you.
You will never have to worry about me leaving, unless you really want me to," he said honestly.
Gwen smiled then, and kissed his nose softly.
"That will never happen.
I've waited a long time to be with you, and unless it's an act of divine intervention, you're stuck with me," she said playfully.
Arthur smiled in a sweet boyish way.
"Couldn't be a better person for me to be stuck with," he said as he nuzzled her nose with his.
As usual, this ended up going in a different direction to what I had planned. I hope it was good enough.
