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The Midaz Touch Chapter 10
Arthur, Morgaine, Gwen and Merlin rode in the limousine to take their friends home.
Arthur had been reluctant to let Gwen go home. He wished she could stay all night at the party with him. But Gwen had made some excuse about her turn to cook breakfast for her Dad.
Arthur said, "Okay, well I'll ride with you back to your house to make sure you get home okay."
Gwen tried to tell Arthur that she would be fine and that there was really no need for him to bother as she had Merlin to look after her, but of course Arthur had refused and climbed into the limo with her anyway, as did Morgaine with Merlin.
Gwen smiled at Arthur and said, "Thank you for seeing us home safely."
Arthur replied, "You don't need to thank me, I wanted too."
Arthur gently squeezed Gwen's hand and pulled her close beside him as he wrapped his arms around her waist and gently kissed Gwen's lips. Arthur couldn't seem to get enough of Gwen's lips, she had the most incredibly gorgeous full body lips, they were so soft and tender. He was like a moth to a flame, he just couldn't stay away from them.
They smiled at each other as they looked at Morgaine and Merlin. It was clearly evident that the two young people had feelings for each other as Merlin had his arm around Morgaine and her legs now crossed over Merlin's thighs.
The ride home seemed pretty quick, Gwen had slightly dozed off on Arthur's shoulder as they pulled up outside Gwen's home.
Arthur woke Gwen with a kiss to the side of her temple and said, "Guinevere, wake up" your home."
Gwen woke up, stretching a yawning smile at Arthur as he gently kissed her lips, "Come on then sleepyhead," Arthur took Gwen by the hand as they both climbed out of the limousine.
Once out of the car, Gwen barefoot stretched and tiptoed, while clutching her purse and Jimmy choo's in her other hand.
Arthur leant against the side of the limo and pulled Guinevere back towards him as he whispered, "God I didn't want this night to end Gwen."
She smiled and looked up into his face, "I…I…know what you mean, I had such the best time. I don't know how to thank you for showing Merlin and I such a wonderful time."
Arthur said, "There is one way," as he pulled Guinevere into a passionate kiss.
Gwen counted in her head how many times he had kissed her that night, 5, maybe 6 times! No definitely 5 times Arthur had kissed her.
Gwen had never ever been kissed so many times in all her life, especially by someone as popular and handsome as Arthur Pendragon. My god he was such an incredible kisser!
They pulled apart and rested their foreheads against each other.
Arthur asked, "Please Gwen, I need to see you again?"
Gwen smiled and said, "Well you know where I'll be." Arthur stared a baffled look at Gwen saying,'
"Guinevere" Not on a Sunday! Is the library even open on a Sunday!" he protested.
"No, sorry Guinevere, that just won't do. Be ready tomorrow," but then looked at his watch and said, "Oops I mean later on today, I'll be here at 1 o'clock to pick you up". Be ready okay? Dress casual."
He grinned to himself and then said, "Oh' and Gwen" can you please wear my favorite sweater of yours?"
Gwen looked at Arthur a little confused and said, "Your favorite sweater of mine?"
Arthur smiled a grin at her and said, "Yeh, the day we met you were wearing this karky green, grey coloured type cardigan."
Gwen smiled at him, a little surprised, not only because he remembered what she was wearing the day they met but it was the fact that he'd actually liked her Nana's cardigan. No one liked that cardigan, not even Merlin, she chuckled to herself.
Gwen wrapped her hands around his neck and kissed him tenderly saying, "I'll see what I can do."
'Mmm,' Arthur thought to himself, 'if this is the response I get for asking her to wear that cardigan,' he vowed he'd ask her to wear it all the time.
Gwen looked at him and said,
"You know, you surprise me, I really love that you show this whole completely different side of yourself" You really can be quite the gentleman when you want to be"
Arthur smiled and said, you seemed shocked about that Gwen" or maybe I'm just trying to impress you with more of my endearing qualities that you so admire in a man" he chuckled.
Besides, You make me want to be a better man, a better person Gwen," and he bent his head and kissed her again.
Gwen thought, 'that makes it 6' times.'
"You better go quick, go and get some sleep, before I change my mind and take you back home with me instead," he grinned, "And don't forget, be ready okay? Tell Merlin, that Morgaine and I will pick you both up' later on today."
Gwen beamed at Arthur, feeling a little more comforted that she wouldn't have to meet him on her own" later that day. Arthur couldn't help himself and pulled Gwen back to him for one last lingering kiss before saying,
"Mmm" God" go' go' quick…I'll see you later," and jumped back into the limo almost banging into Merlin who was exiting the limo.
"Sighing to herself.."Gwen was still reeling a little from their kiss, 'definitely 7 times.'
Just before departing, Morgaine stuck her head out the window of the limo and kissed Gwen on the cheek and said,
"Goodnight, I mean good morning," as both girls giggled and thanked each other for a wonderful time.
As the limo pulled away from the curb, Merlin and Gwen waved them goodbye and turned to each other smiling as they chorused at the same time, "That was the most amazing and incredibly wonderful night!"
Gwen laughed and said to her friend, "Thank you so much for convincing me to go out tonight. I had such a wonderful time."
Merlin smiled at his friend, "Gwen, your welcome, I am just so glad you had a good time. But if we're going to be hooking up with those two later today, we're both going to need some beauty sleep and both shared in a giggle."
Following Merlin through the front door, Guinevere heard her mobile beep" glancing down at her phone she read who the text was from, Arthur" and smiled as she read what it said…I MISS U ALRDY! I CN'T W8T 2 C MY CARDY 2DAY" SWT DRMSxx…
Guinevere giggled to herself as she quickly text back…CARDY & I WIL C U L8TR 2DAY SWT DRMSxx
Gwen had roused early to prepare breakfast as promised, for her Dad and set about making all his favorites, Pancakes with maple syrup, bacon, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, orange juice and a lovely pot of freshly ground, brewed, percolated coffee.
Merlin and Tom sat down for breakfast smiling gingerly. Gwen smiled leaving both gentleman to enjoy and salivate over their breakfasts as she dashed back upstairs to shower and change. Climbing out of the shower, Gwen heard her mobile ringing, toweling off her hair, she quickly walked over and picked up her cell to see who the call was from and frowned as it read caller unknown.
More then a little curious' Guinevere pressed the phone to her ear and answered…
"Hello Gwen speaking" and was totally shocked at who the caller on the other end was"
Hello" Gwen?...Hi, look it's Gwaine here" hey look I hope I didn't catch you at a bad time!
Gwen now some what baffled had to wonder, 'what on earth would Gwaine be ringing me for! As she nervously began to answer, biting down on the corner of her bottom lip..
Ah" no' no' it's fine" although Gwen had to wonder how the heck did Gwaine get her number!" But listened as Gwaine repeated saying..
"Gwaine Mellors, we met' the other night at Midaz's, I mean, Arthur's place, Gwen smiled feeling a little grin tugging at the corners of her mouth at 'Gwaine calling Arthur Midaz" but listened as Gwaine started to say…
Look' Gwen the reason I'm calling you" is to apologize for my behavior last night" Leon informed me about what a damn louse I was being and I just wanted to say" I am sincerely sorry If I offended you at all! Please know it wasn't my intention to make you or anyone else feel uncomfortable.
Gwen tried to re-assure Gwaine that it wasn't necessary for him to apologize, saying there was no harm done" but Gwaine be Gwaine dismissed her reply saying"
"Well look Gwen I feel really bad and my behavior was totally inexcusable. You simply must allow me an opportunity to make amends for my terrible behavior? Let me buy you lunch or coffee?, You simply must let me apologize in person!
Feeling somewhat shell-shocked Gwen was at a loss for words and quite taken back at Gwaine's sudden eagerness to want to take her out for coffee. She literally didn't know how to respond," aside from not knowing Gwaine from Adam." it just seemed pretty surreal that he'd want to do such a thing." never before had anyone like Gwaine, wanted to say" HELLO" to her, let alone want to take her out for coffee."
Gwen had tried to refuse; But Gwaine would not hear a word of it as he said,
"No I' must insist Gwen"so' Awesome great" look it's settled then," what say we meet at the Campus Cafeteria say round, 12:00-12:30?
Before Gwen could even decline or except the offer, Gwaine then said,
Okay then" well I'll look forward to catching up with you then Gwen, till tomorrow" and just as quickly as he'd called her he had hung up and left a very stunned looking Guinevere staring down into her mobile.
Guinevere was now explaining the unusual phone call from Gwaine to Merlin who just laughed saying,
Wow so who's the Popular Girl then!"
Gwen now frowned a look at him saying, I don't wanna be Popular" I like just being plain old me"
Merlin looking at his friend then said, "Oh calm down Gwen" you are the same person inside that will never change" But you do have to agree that the new and improved Guinevere is quite dazzling."
Well for goodness sakes" we only have to take one look at Arthur to know that he approves" and by the sounds of things' I think his mate Gwaine seems to approved too' he chuckled.
Gwen now gave Merlin a disapproving look, "No way!" I'm not even going to consider that idea!
Merlin squeezed his friend's hand, "Oh honestly Gwen, your making too much out of nothing it's just a coffee and beside you and Arthur aren't officially a couple or anything" so I can't see how a coffee with a friend is really that much of a big deal?.
Guinevere frowned at Merlin, That's if Gwaine was my friend that is! Beside Merlin" I disagree" you never heard just how persuasive & quite persistent Gwaine Mellors was on the phone", butter wouldn't melt in his mouth I'm sure!" Gwen's face was now etched with concern'.
Sighing, Gwen momentarily put it out of her mind and resided to the fact that she'd just let Arthur know it was only an apology coffee and that was all. Even though Merlin was correct her and Arthur were not exclusive" so why should she have to explain herself maybe she should just get the whole coffee thing over & done with, drama avoided'.
Later that Day…
Arthur and Morgaine picked up Gwen and Merlin. Gwen had been enjoying herself as she sat reading a book while Arthur had found playing with Guinevere's hair a most gratifying pass time, as she and Arthur lay side by side on the blanket that they had spread out on the ground earlier.
Arthur had snuggled close to Guinevere to get a little peak at the book that she was reading and smiled as she then handed him the book saying, "Will you read to me while I start packing these things away?"
Morgana & Merlin had wondered off earlier on" down towards the lake to feed the ducks but if Guinevere had to guess mostly likely they had wanted to get a little alone time of they're own together. Arthur watched Gwen packing up the picnic hamper" and couldn't help feel that Gwen was somewhat distracted or had something on her mind, whatever the case she wasn't saying." Arthur hoped it hadn't been anything he had said or done, as he now found himself scooting up behind Gwen, his legs spread wide around her and curling his arms up around her tiny waist to pull her back against him.
Pressing his lips to the back and side of Gwen's neck as he softly combed back her flossy curls with his fingers saying….
"Did I mention just how incredibly beautiful you look today?" and especially in my favorite cardy".
Guinevere tilted her head to the side at the ticklish sensation of Arthur lips softly pressing soft caressing kisses to her neck" she felt so shy and giddy at the sensation but absolutely loved the attention and adoration Arthur was paying her. Glad that Arthur had liked the way she looked" and even more thankful that Merlin had helped her pick out an outfit especially. Smiling Gwen then said,
Thankyou, but I've just gotta say that your fascination with my Gran's cardy is now starting to worry me a little, she laughed.
Arthur smiling then said, "Gwen' I love your gran's cardy' not because of how it looks" But because of what it stand for and of cause what it means to you'.
The fact that you pay no attention to what anyone thinks of you' or how you look, just shows' me a true strength in you as a person Gwen'. And I love the fact that you wear your Gran's cardy as a constant reminder to keep that person so close to your heart despite what anyone else thinks" That alone, tells me a lot about the kind of person you are" and that's my only reason for loving you in your Gran's cardy! So I hope I was able to redeem myself on that score?".
Gwen giggle saying, well said" and yes you are most certainly redeemed" and just how is it that you should know so much about me" and I know so very little about you!
Arthur smiled a look at her and then began to say" what would you like to know! My favorite colors are Purple, red, gold and blue, I love Rugby" I like hanging out with me mates" and I definitely love being with You" My family origins are English/French my Mum was French, my Dad English of cause.' But I was born here"and I have only one other sibling my older Sister whom you've already met" my Dads a wealthy Investor and I lost my mother when I was born and that's pretty much it in a nut shell" or though I'd give anything to just be able to meet and see my Mum" just once."
Guinevere looking at Arthur knew exactly how Arthur felt for she too had a similar situation with her mother although Gwen lost her mum when she was 5"to breast cancer, with her hand she gently turned Arthur's face up to look into his eyes and said, thank you for sharing your most private thoughts with me" I really appreciate it"Arthur smiled back and leant into passionately kiss Guinevere' as they were both now totally lost themselves in each other.
Gwen had totally enjoyed her day with Arthur and struggled with herself' as to whether or not she should bring up the unexpected phone call that she had gotten from Gwaine" Mostly for fear of not knowing how Arthur' would react" or maybe she was just making a mountain out of a mole hill" like what Merlin had said" and had to remind herself that maybe Arthur wouldn't even care…as she then hesitantly started to say…
Ah…Arthur there was something I wanted to let you know actually", I …um' I got quite an unexpected call today from one of your friends" Gwaine Mellors"
Arthur looked at Guinevere now staring a rather, aggravated scowl as he then began to say"
Gwaine" what the hell's he doing, calling you for?" and how did he get your number?"
Gwen now seemed a little startled at Arthur's response and then had wonder whether she had done the right thing by telling him" judging by the not so happy scowl across his face" as she continued to say…
I have absolutely no idea where he got my number from,' I actually thought you might know" but obviously not!
But before Gwen could finish saying anything Arthur then blurted out," So what did he say?" what did he want?
It wasn't anything major' he just called to apologize." He said something about Leon telling him that he was being a right louse" the other night when you introduced us' and wanted to apologize for his inexcusable behaviour…and"…
Guinevere now quickly looked at the ground avoiding Arthur's eyes as she heard him say"…
And what Guinevere?...
Well"… he said that he wanted to take me out for coffee as away of apologizing"
Arthur looked at Guinevere, "Oh did he Just!"…Well obviously you did say' NO of cause!"
Guinevere stared at Arthur and then said well" no I…and before Gwen could get a word out" Arthur was ranting"
"Oh I get it" so you want to go out with him!
Feeling a little anger at Arthur for even thinking' she would even go there' Gwen found herself snapping at him, saying,
What!" are you kidding me!
Well, obviously NOT" there must have been a little interest there otherwise you would have said, NO" to that bloody clotpole" straight away!
Feeling hurt that Arthur would even imagine her doing something so unthinkable Gwen now found herself mostly spurred by hurt and anger at Arthur's words' as she too now chose words that would hurt him back just as much" but had regretted them no sooner had she said them.
And so what if I do!" your not the Boss of me" you don't own me" Arthur Pendragon", and If I want to go out for a coffee with a friend I shall! She retorted!... still scowling Arthur then began to say'…
"Oh for goodness sakes Guinevere you don't know Gwaine like I do' you've only met him' all of 5 second" I've practically known Gwaine, most of my Life" and believe you me"Gwen, he's most certainly" one of the biggest playboys around!
Oh really! Now that's a bit like the pot calling the kettle black isn't it?" Gwen snapped!
With pursed lips and wide eyes" Arthur snapped back at Gwen saying."
"I forbid you to go out with him Guinevere" I mean it!"
Gwen so angry at Arthur" stared daggers as she thought how dare he make such demands" and snapped back at Arthur saying,
"Oh do you just! Well I donot have to stand here and listened this!" and I'll thankyou to remember that you do not own me" I am not your own personal piece of property" and I'll also remind you that I do not need your permission to go out" or spend time with who or whom ever I like!" Arthur Pendragon!
Feeling incredibly angry Gwen was about to turn and storm off in the opposite direction, but was quickly stopped in her tracks as Arthur pulled her back as he gently grabbed her by the arm.
Wrapping his arms around her, he pulled her close against him as he gently muttered apologetic sorrys against Guinevere's cheek and neck.
"Guinevere Ssshhhh" please, I'm so sorry, please forgive me. I didn't mean what I said" please I am so sorry, Gwen, I know I have much to learn," and there are some things I am terrible at" especially knowing what to say to someone I care about" But please Gwen, please, will you except my apology!
Arthur continued to hold Gwen" as he could feel her heart pounding against his chest as he kissed her deeply and wiped away her tears. Arthur's mouth ascended on hers, his tongue now tasting the sweet contours of her beautiful mouth as she gently sighed against him." Guinevere too now whispered her apologies to Arthur"
I'm sorry too" I didn't mean what I said' either, Arthur smiled a grin at Gwen and said,
"Do you realize that this argument is our first official fight!
Looking at each other now they shared a laugh together as Gwen then heard Arthur say"…
" I think you should allow me to apologizes' properly by letting "me take you out for Coffee" he giggled', and bent his head and kissed her again.
Hugging Guinevere" Arthur now knew he would need to sort out this mess with Gwaine and Tristan this whole wager charade was getting out of hand, and was becoming increasingly difficult' as well as a Huge thorn in his side." Arthur now knew he wanted to put an end to it" and move forward with Guinevere" and knew that there was no way he could risk loosing her" not ever!" and especially not" to a bloody CLOTPOLE like GWAINE!
It plagued Arthur to no end at the thought of Gwaine trying to make a play for Guinevere' and he vowel that he'd crush Gwaine before he'd let that happen!
Arthur convinced Guinevere to let him meet with Gwaine" purely to make sure that Gwaine's intentions were honourable" nothing more' Guinevere looked at Arthur and then began to say,
"You promise me you won't get into it with your friend? Arthur now looked at Gwen with a mischievous smile and said I'll be nothing but gentlemanly Gwen, scout honour I promise!
Looking at Arthur Gwen' smiled a grin and said "Okay, do you "Pinky Swear, Promise?
As Gwen now held up her little pinky finger for Arthur to shake as he laughed and said "I "Pinky Swear Promise" Guinevere!
Arthur grinned a smile at Gwen, shaking Gwen's little Pinky finger to confirmed their agreement, as Gwen then said,
"You are such a brat" Arthur Pendragon honestly."
Arthur smiled and said, well if there's definitely one thing you should know about me Guinevere is' that I've never really been one to share what I consider mine" and I definitely don't intend on starting now.
AN: Gwaine anticipates a meeting with Guinevere' only to be confronted by his mate" Midaz!"…