I don't own Merlin (Sadly.) It belongs to the BBC.
Here I go with another Merlin story. This story is a request by 'mlynch13' and is therefore dedicated to her.
Warnings: Magic is allowed in Camelot. Ygraine is alive. Uther is not evil. Morgana is good and malexmale...eventually.
A/N: The Character Andreia in this is actually based on very good friend of mine. Sherlockedholmes. :D
Summary: Whilst hunting for an enemy of Camelot Merlin takes a spell to save Arthur, Arthur fearing the worst finds something he didn't expect. Can Arthur face up to and deal with the responsibilities that are to come?
I apologise in advance for any mistakes I may have made. :D
Merlin had done what Andreia said, although it was with great difficulty to do so. He was just thankful Andreia, Morgana, Gwen or Lancelot were with him whenever Arthur was laughing as he got this 'goofy love struck look' as Andreia called it, on his face and had to be nudged by one of them to remind him he wasn't alone and could be seen at any time.
It wasn't his fault though, he decided. It was Arthur's. Did he really have to throw his head back like that exposing his neck and flashing all those pearly white teeth when he laughed.
Andreia had accompanied him to the training ground the following week and fourteen year old Merlin still found himself smitten with Arthur. He told Andreia this but for reasons Merlin didn't understand she wanted to see how he was when watching Arthur from afar.
Merlin and Andreia walked on to the training ground and sat on a bench and watched as Arthur and his knights trained, well, messed about and laughing more than fighting and training.
"Andreia can we go now please? All they are doing is messing ab-"
"Merlin." Merlin looked from Andreia and saw Arthur jog over to him. "Wanna train with us?"
"I'm fine. I just come to watch you all train and keep Andreia company." Merlin smiled.
A nearby knight heard Merlin and walked over. "Keeping her company. I can do that."
"George." Arthur said warningly but George paid no attention, not taking his eyes from Andreia who was looking at him with a look of disgust on her face. If this knight didn't recognise the look Andreia was sending him he was either blind or stupid to carry on. Or both. Andreia guessed both when she saw George open his mouth to talk again.
"She is only here to watch me train anyway. That is why she punched Steve the other day, because she didn't want him. She wants me."
"What planet are you on?" Andreia asked. "You have obviously had one to many blows to the head during training if you think the looks I am sending you is full of lust. You need some sense knocked into you. Would you like me to knock some into you. I assure you I would be most happy to do so."
Arthur laughed and put his hands on George's shoulders. "Come on mate, trust me you are safer out there than here with Andreia if you continue to talk to her like that."
When Arthur walked away with his knight, Merlin looked at Andreia and had the biggest smile on his face. "I love you."
"Of course you do. Everyone does. Not that I blame them." she answered, laughing along with Merlin when he started to laugh.
Merlin and Andreia sat there watching the knights train for a while before Andreia snapped. "If that George doesn't stop trying to get my attention I will personally wear his balls for earrings."
Merlin laughed at his friend but came to an abrupt stop when Arthur caught Merlin's eye.
Arthur had gotten hot whilst training and removed his top and made his way over to them both and splashed his face with the cold water in the full barrel near the bench Merlin and Andreia were sat on. Merlin stood up. "That's it I can't take it no more." Merlin blurted out and hurried away from the training ground.
Arthur looked at Andreia as she stood up. "What have you done to him Andreia?"
"Me? Are you blind as well as stupid?" she asked and hurried after Merlin leaving a bewildered Arthur behind.
"Merlin, Merlin wait. Don't make me run in this dress!"
Merlin stopped and waited for Andreia to catch up. "You do know that Arthur is now going to ask you when he gets the chance as to why you just blurted that out and hurried away."
"If he wasn't stupid then he would need to ask why as he would know."
"Arthur can not read minds Merlin."
"Neither can you or anyone else and they know, even Ygraine knows that I like Arthur and I don't spend everyday with her like I do Arthur."
"Well women have a better way of spotting these kind of things than men do."
Merlin just huffed and walked back into the castle.
Merlin was sat in Arthur's chambers at the table eating his dinner, squirming in his seat as the blond prince who was sat across from him was eating his food. Merlin knew that Arthur probably didn't even know what what he was doing but damn! Does he have to hum at every bite he took and moan every now and then when he swallowed, much more of this and- oh no- it was too late. Merlin squirmed even more when he felt himself go hard.
"Do you want to explain what that was about yesterday on the training ground?" Arthur asked.
"Not really."
"You know I will keep asking don't you."
"Yes. But I have more patience than you so I know who will give up first."
Arthur sighed. "I am doing more training today. I was hoping you will join in instead of sitting watching."
"Why is it so important to you."
"Because I worry Merlin. Whenever we are out on patrol or anything and something happens I am constantly worrying about you because you can not fight with a sword."
"I use my magic like I have always done."
"But I didn't know that, plus it will put my mind at ease."
"Okay I will come and train if it means that much to you."
Arthur stood up. "Come on then."
"Um, not yet. I want to finish my dinner."
"It's probably gone cold Merlin."
"It hasn't." Merlin argued back. His food had gone cold but he couldn't stand up from the table and let Arthur see that he was hard. If he was older and they were together then yes but not now. Merlin looked up. "I promise Arthur I will be on the training ground in about fifteen minutes."
"Okay. If not I am coming to find you Merlin."
Merlin smiled and waited until the chamber doors were shut behind the Prince before he let out a breath and looked down at himself. I can't put up with this much longer! He thought.
Fifteen year old Merlin knocked frantically on Andreia's chamber doors. Even though Andreia shouted she was coming Merlin still continued to knock. "Seriously Merlin where's the fire?"
"I'm sorry. I am sixteen in five days I will still love him."
"Love?"
"Yes Andreia. You know I have always loved him. What is your plan?"
"Come on in and I will explain it all."
It was two days later and Arthur was looking for Merlin. "Are you alright Arthur?"
Arthur looked at Leon. "I am looking for Merlin but can't find him anywhere. I don't suppose you have seen him?"
"He is with Jasper."
"Your brother?"
"Yes." Jasper was Leon's younger brother who had not long turned seventeen. Leon and Jasper had been told of Andreia's plan and both agreed to help in any way that they could. Leon was only sorry he wouldn't be there to see Arthur's face. "They are on the training ground, Jasper is eager to become a knight and Merlin offered to help in any way he could, mind you he would do."
"Why?"
"Well...no reason."
"Why Leon?"
"It's just. They have seemed close lately."
"Close. How?"
"Friends."
Arthur nodded and made his excuses to quickly leave. Leon may think they were friends but Arthur didn't believe it until he saw them. He wanted to believe they were just friends, really hoping that's all they were.
Arthur walked onto the training field and sighed with relief. Merlin and Jasper were just friends.
"Come on then Merlin. You ready?"
"Yep."
"Okay then. Right. Left. Down. Block. Left. Head." Jasper was saying as he slowly swung his sword, Merlin blocking every hit.
"Great Merlin now faster. Right, left, down, block, left, head. That's great Merlin."
Arthur frowned when he saw Merlin blush at the compliment.
Jasper swung his leg out and swept Merlin off his feet and dropped and straddled him. "I saw you blush. You lost your concentration then. It may only have been for a split second but it was enough time for me to act. If this was war you would be dead."
Merlin rolled them both over and straddled Jasper, pinning his legs down with his feet and his wrists down with his hands. "If this was war I would still be fighting as I scarcely believe that an enemy would make me blush." Merlin cleared his throat. "Arthur is watching."
"I know." Jasper moved up and gave Merlin a quick kiss on the lips.
"Oi!"
Merlin and Jasper stood up and linked their hands as Arthur stormed over to them. "Merlin come with me."
"Why?"
"Because I said." was all Arthur gave as his answer as he closed his hand around Merlin's wrist and dragged him away from Jasper.
Well? What do you think?
Chapter eleven will be up in two days :D
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