Arthur Pendragon was bored out of his mind at another pointless party he was sick of these parties but Vivien insisted that he take her to every single party. It was always the same his friends would get drunk and Vivien would nitpick about what the other girls were wearing, their hair and makeup and how much better she was than them. He managed to successfully block out insisting whining. Why he ever thought about asking Vivien out was beyond him. He needed to tell her that it was over he knew she wouldn't take it kindly but he couldn't stand her anymore.

Suddenly he saw Merlin and Elaine walk in with a girl he didn't recognize she was extremely beautiful with thick, glossy hair and beautiful brown eyes. Her dress fit her like a second skin and the colour flattered her caramel skin tone. He suddenly realized that it was Guinevere Leodegrance. Who knew that underneath her baggy school uniform she was hiding such a lush and curvy body? He was suddenly overcome with the urge to punch all the men who were staring at her. He wanted to cover her up with his jacket and lead her away from this crowd so he could admire her alone.

He saw Gwaine approach her, 'I'm glad you could come,' he said offering her a cup of punch. Arthur didn't like that one bit he knew that Gwaine had asked Gwen out and she'd turned him down flat. As a result Gwaine had called her the ice princess and the name had stuck. Gwen was much more interested in her school work than going out on dates. Arthur had been glad that Gwen hadn't gone out on any dates with anyone he didn't want to think of her with anyone.

He had suspicions that Merlin wanted to be more than friends with her and might even have kissed her. Arthur liked Merlin he was after all wanted of his closest friends but he didn't want him anywhere near Gwen. He knew it wasn't fair for him to go out with girls while he was happy that Gwen didn't have anyone. He had to talk to her to find out why she'd come to this party and dressed so provocatively. He approached her carefully,

'Hello Gwen how are you?' he asked.

'I'm fine Arthur how is Vivien?' asked Gwen making a point that he should be with his girlfriend instead of talking to her.

'I want to talk to you.'

'What do you want to talk about?'

'Not here come outside with me.'

Gwen eyed him suspiciously whenever Arthur talked to her he usually found a way to insult her and was even downright nasty to her. She looked to Elaine who was nodding frantically. Elaine always knew that deep down these two were strongly attracted to each other no matter what they said or did. Merlin however shook his head as he was afraid of what Arthur would say and do to Gwen.

'Okay you've got 10 minutes of my time,' responded Gwen.

Arthur surprised her by reaching down and taking her tiny hand in his and led her outside to the garden. As Arthur held her hand Gwen felt a shiver of response shooting up her arm which made her blush. This was Arthur Pendragon the boy who had tormented her through Primary School how could she have such a strong reaction to him?

'This is far enough,' said Arthur having picked a spot around the side of the house where no one could see them it reminded Gwen of the time he'd hurt her and pulled out her ribbon. She hoped he wasn't about to be as nasty.

'Why are you dressed like a slut and with all that makeup?'

'I knew you'd find some way to be so kind to me,' replied Gwen looking down at the ground why did he have to be so hateful. She'd wanted to look different and feminine and she didn't think she looked like the slut he thought she looked like.

'You can't talk what about your slut of a girlfriend her dress looks like it is going to fall off,' said Gwen feeling the familiar feelings of hatred towards him.

She was a fool to come out here with him she should have learnt by now that he had nothing kind to say to her. Gwen turned on her heel to go back to the house when Arthur reached out for her arm and pulled her back towards him.

'I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that you look amazing everyone is looking at you. I don't want them looking at you.'

Gwen looked at him amazement 'why don't you want them looking at me? It's not as if you should care.'

'But I do care Gwen.'

'You have a funny way of showing it by insulting me.'

'I don't know why I say such nasty things to you. You just seem to bring out the ornery side of me,' responded Arthur truthfully. But he knew the honest truth was that he wanted her he always had. He wanted her to himself and wanted her to look at him the way he looked at her.

Gwen fell silent and Arthur just stared at her and his gaze fell to her mouth, the soft, plump lips that had tempted and tormented him for years. He reached out and closed his hands around her arms and stroked carefully with his thumbs. He couldn't help himself-he just had to touch her.

'Who have you let kiss you, Gwen?' he asked feeling jealousy rising.

Gwen looked up at him stunned that he was holding her and asking her such personal questions. 'As if I'd answer such a question,' she said breathlessly.

Arthur cursed himself for wanting her he'd been so careful to not let her know how much he actually wanted her but he couldn't resist such a temptation. He bent his head and took her lips with his, softly taking her gently not wanting to scare her, his body was shaking with the effort to be gentle. Her mouth was tender and sweet and he could taste her inexperience. Her small hands fluttered against his chest…whether to push him away or clasp him closer he didn't know. Holding her wrists carefully he pulled them round his neck. His tongue entered her mouth and the sensation brought him pleasure like nothing he'd ever felt before. He'd wanted this for so long. Gwen's response was making his self-control crumble. She leaned into him and roamed her hands over his chest. Her touch was unbearable he didn't know if he was in heaven or hell.

He tore his mouth away from hers and was breathing harshly as he fought for self-control. He let go of her and she straightened her dress. After a long time she spoke not looking at him.

'I'm going back inside and don't follow me.' Gwen left him with quick strides into the house.