A/N: Hey, guys. I've decided to do a chapter on Arthur's point of view as lots of you want to hear from Arthur and what he feels and generally what he's like in the story. Recently, a song has been in my head which actually fits the story (and Arthur's situation), so please forgive me for including it! Although, it's more for me to get it out of my system!
"Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you"- Elvis Presley!
Arthur's POV
I let out a chuckle at the irony of the song playing on the hospital radio. It was exactly how I was feeling. Even though my feelings were complicating every part of my life (including my work); I would happily be a fool if it meant that I could at least be near Gwen.
It was under two months ago, that I met her and my life changed. Although, it's clichéd and hackneyed, from the moment I noticed Gwen I felt protective of her.
At the time, I had thought it was just because of how devastated and hurt she looked that I felt it but as I was around her more, I realised it wasn't just that. My protectiveness wasn't only one of the feelings she evoked in me. I didn't just want to protect her; I also wanted to make her happy…
All the while, I was feeling guilty because I hadn't forgotten she was married. I mean, how could I? I had even met her husband. It was just so obvious that she was unhappy and just didn't want to make it worse for her.
When Dr. Granger had told me about Meg and about how she wouldn't be a problem as she was a lovely little child, I naively believed him. Well, he was right. Megan hadn't troubled me at all as she WAS an amazingly positive child despite her ill health. It was her mother that would bring me problems.
Don't get wrong, love is normally a blessing but not when it's with an unsuspecting married woman.
"Arthur, mate, you alright? You've been picking that blueberry muffin apart for quite a while now!" Leon's voice suddenly interrupted my thoughts.
I looked across and saw him sitting there looking at me weirdly. Where had he come from? He hadn't been there when I had been paying attention.
"Where did you come from?" I asked him, still slightly in my own little world.
Leon shook his head in disbelief before answering me.
"I've been here for ages. About 10 minutes or so!" He told me, looking worried.
I didn't really know what to say to that. Whatever I say, would make it seem as if something was wrong and although, Leon's not like Gwaine who takes nothing seriously, I still didn't want to tell him.
Leon, however, wasn't stupid. He had known me ever since we were children so his next words didn't shock me at all.
"I know there's something wrong. What is it?" He asked me, before he started to sip his coffee.
Even though, I hoped he wouldn't notice anything was wrong, at least I could tell someone what I was feeling, even if it was wrong.
"I'm in love." I simply told him.
Leon at my words looked delighted and his happiness for me made me feel worse. I knew why he was so happy, though.
In the past, I had always had an issue with settling down and getting married. I was always so cautious. The only woman that I had even contemplated it with was Elena who was everything a woman should be. Beautiful, vivacious and independent… yet, I couldn't marry her. There was something missing from our relationship.
It's only now that I realise that it was love! Although, I respected and cared for her, my feelings for her never went deeper than that!
"That's great, Arthur! You should be happy. Who's the lucky woman, then?" He asked me, smiling.
I knew he wouldn't judge me for falling in love someone who I definitely couldn't have but telling him would make what I felt even more real.
However, as I thought about it I don't really know if you could make it anymore real, even if you tried!
"It's Gwen. You know the woman you met a week ago or so." I admitted to him.
It was obvious that Leon remembered her as he started to frown at her name.
"She's married, Arthur." He reminded me, softly.
Although, Leon's frown had gone and he looked at me sympathetically, I could still tell he was shocked by what I had said.
"I do know that, Leon. I'm even treating her daughter for Christ sake." I know that I probably shouldn't have admitted the last bit but I needed to get it out of my system.
My troubles were exactly that! Mine. Leon shouldn't have to deal with them. I knew that I would definitely have to deal with them eventually, so I decided to change the subject.
"How are you and my sister? Are you looking after her?" I asked him, going very much into big brother mode.
I couldn't help but smirk as I noticed Leon blush at the mention of Morgana.
He and my sister, Morgana, have been going out for nearly a year and although, I do approve of Leon going out with my little sister (Morgana's a year younger than me), I do still worry about her.
"We are fine. Have you heard about what she's doing now?" Leon asked me, looking happy.
It had always amazed me happy the mention of Morgana made Leon yet now, I didn't amaze me at all.
I nodded my head at his question. The last time I had spoken to Morgana she had started being a marriage counsellor. Although, I couldn't imagine Morgana as a counsellor if it made her happy, who was I to say she shouldn't be doing it?
"She seems happy." I told him, smiling.
At my words, Leon looked even happier and I was glad. Leon was my best friend and I knew that he would look after her.
As we moved on to other topics, my pager bleeped. I looked apologetically towards Leon before looking at the message.
When I looked down, I saw that I was needed in A&E which was interesting.
I'm a paediatrician meaning that I generally look after children so; a child must need my help. Generally, they get referred to me and the other doctors in Paediatrics.
I quickly told Leon that I had better go, before I made my way to Accident and emergency.
When I did get there, I found the staff nurse who was in charge who pointed me to my patient. She also told me that due to the lack of beds in Paediatrics I had been called down here so that the child didn't have to wait to be treated.
To my amazement, as I approached the bed, I recognised the patient. It was Meg!
A/N: There you go! This is just an insight into Arthur's life and his feelings, etc. I hope the hospital bit at the end isn't too bad. Although, I have been in hospitals countless times with my dad, this is my first fanfiction which is set in one! In the next chapter, Gwen will be informed about Meg and Merlin will meet Arthur.
