The rest of the day flew by even though I had Arthur in all of my classes after lunch. He loved introducing me to his friends in which commonly lasted until I inevitably said something below their humor. With the final bell ringing I raced to pack my bag, standing up and taking my first step to freedom when I was yanked back, falling on my bum in one quick movement.
"In the much of a rush to leave me Merlin?" Arthur teased, his hand still placed on my backpack. I rolled my eyes and began to stand up on my own until I was yanked back down again.
"You didn't answer his question elephant ears," Kay hissed, his hand now also on my backpack.
"It was a rhetorical question. And if that's too big of a word for you, it means it is not asked with an answer intended to be given. I understand if that's over head though, so no worries." I smirked at my reply sure in myself that he would understand most of what I just said.
"You bitch," Kay said, already moving to shove me over when Arthur cleared his throat noticeably.
"Takes one to know one," I muttered under my breath. Suddenly a golden hand rested in front of my view, offering help. I thoughtlessly took it to stand up and when I went to let go realized the grip was solid.
"Arthur let go," I muttered, knowing he was stronger and I would only win by magic.
"Nah, your hand is soft like a girl's," he teased while beginning to walk away with me in tow. I considered complaining more, I could cast a spell when we were far enough away, I could probably even just make a very large scene, but for some reason I kept my mouth shut. I let the warmth of his hand settle in mine as I slightly adjusted my grip into a more comfortable position. It was surprising nice, and I didn't notice when he loosened his hand into a normal grip. I looked around to realize we were outside and then looked to Arthur who had an award winning smirk on his face which almost looked to be used to cover up a blush. I tilted my head curiously before deciding to voice my thoughts.
"What's got you so happy?" I asked, looking to see if anything funny was happening around. Arthur looked at me and just wiggled his eyebrows and I scrunched my nose in distaste of my ignorance.
"Oh my god why are you like this," Arthur said in a way that I didn't actually feel offended but rather complimented. My cheeks held a shade of pink now and I became even more confused. Thankfully we had just reached the car and Arthur reluctantly let my hand go before going to his side of the car. My hand felt cold, lacking something that had me like an unfinished puzzle. I hit my forehead, whispering words of discouragement to myself before I head a lovely sound. I stopped to look up and across the car, where Arthur was about to get in, was the chimes I had heard. But they were coming from Arthur, where a deep laugh was echoing in what was almost a bubble, separating us from the school. I couldn't help but stare before I blushed, yanking open the car door and shoving my self inside.
"What did you do to deserve such a beating," Arthur questioned as he climbed into the car. I refused to answer as I shook my head.
"Fine, fine,don't tell me," Arthur compromised, changing the subject. The whole car ride home was filled with random conversations, banter back and forth between us. I was almost glad Morgana went home with Gwen today. I let myself enjoy my time with Arthur, and before I knew it we were home and Arthur locked the car.
"I'm just saying, in that scenario, you could have turned Kay into a frog it would probably have been hilarious," Arthur rebuttaled as he grabbed his backpack from the backseat.
"Yes, and then I would be the biggest freak in the school and be made fun of. My dream come true."
"No one would make fun of you," He responded more serious than I had ever expected this conversation to go. I laughed half heartily.
"I'm sure they wouldn't make fun of you if Prince Arthur of Camelot High had magic, but the foster kid Merlin? Hate to break it but that would be too easy for them to pass up."
"I wouldn't allow them to," Arthur argued back already walking to the house like it was a finished decision.
"What do you mean 'you wouldn't allow them to," I followed, "I don't think you not participating would really stop any of them."
"Merlin, please don't make me spell out the obvious it doesn't flatter you." I glared at him until he sighed and turned back to look at me with the house door now open. "You are under my protection, as I made obvious today since I apparently failed to over the summer. If someone picks on you, I'm sure word has gotten around that people will have to deal with the Pendragons. And trust me, it won't be a good outcome for them." With that bomb of a statement he went inside, letting the door shut behind him and me standing there with my mouth slightly open. I felt a flutter arise in my chest and I smiled a little before wiping it off. I really shouldn't care that Arthur cared about me enough to protect me from the prats at school. But, I guess I have to admit that I did. I enjoyed today as a whole. I liked sitting with Arthur and his friends, I liked the classes we happened to share and I liked the car ride home. I especially appreciate how much he cared about me. I let my hands rise and my face fall in them. I couldn't. It was Arthur.
I maneuvered my phone out of my back pocket and went to my favorites. I had Morgana, Gwen, Gwaine, and Ygraine. I was about to call one when I sighed and added Arthur to that short list. Then I clicked on a name and dialed.
"Hello? Merlin?" a voice answered after the second ring.
"Hey I need some help. I think I am in over my head," I muttered, still standing outside the house, not daring to go in.
"Ask if it is drugs," Morgana added from somewhere in the background. Gwen sighed and he could practically hear her eye roll.
"Sweetie we are on speaker, he can hear you," Gwen replied.
"It's not drugs its," I paused, knowing if I said this I couldn't take it back very easily. Maybe I wouldn't go into detail, yeah, that way I could back out if I wanted to, "Arthur." I finished lamely.
"Isn't it always," Morgana stated exasperatedly sounding ready to hang up.
"Mer is he alright," Gwen said, taking a different approach.
"Can I come over there? I think you guys would love to hear what I have to say and I would rather not do it over the phone."
"Darling we aren't wasting gas and our alone time if it's something boring," Morgana said, though she did sound more intrigued. Merlin shook his head, letting a spell cover him so no one but the phone could hear him.
"I think…well…" I stuttered on what I wanted to say.
"Spit it out Merlin we won't judge," Gwen assured.
"I think I like like Arthur," I gushed before turning multiple shades of red. All I could hear was squeals and a high pitched, "We will be right over!" Maybe this was not his best choice.
Guys I got one person that favorited this story and I instantly typed up this chapter. I'm pathetic XD one person shows positive feedback and I right more. yeesh
