Characters/Pairings: Merlin/Arthur
Rating/Warnings: K+
Universe: Canon
Word Count: 296
Challenge: Choose the pairing you love the most, then write a drabble that captures the essence of why that couple appeals to you so much. If you don't have a definite favorite ship, please just choose a pairing you really like from the show.
Arthur and the remaining knights jumped up at the sound of the door opening fearing that bandits had found them, maybe worse. But when Lancelot stepped out of the shadows, the king felt his heart quicken in a whole new kind of fear.
"Lancelot, where's Merlin? Is he alright?" the blond asked immediately, his sword falling limp by his side.
"I have some bad news," Arthur almost lost it, not caring who saw him break down, but then the knight continued. "He's still alive."
Lancelot stepped aside, revealing the raven haired boy, a cheeky smile plastered across his pale face. The king merely stared as several cries of 'Merlin!' echoed throughout the vast hall. Everyone had exchanged their reliefs with the boy, and he had finally reached Arthur, a slightly nervous look in his eye when nothing was said. Arthur's own nervous gaze flicked across the beaming knights behind his servant, holding a light conversation.
'To hell with it.' Arthur thought. He reached an arm out, pulling Merlin into him, their lips pressing together. The boy made a surprised noise and the others fell silent, staring at the scene before them. The king was about to pull away, his mind fumbling over an explanation when he discovered Merlin's arms wrapping around his own waist, adding a larger dose of passion to the kiss.
"You're never to scare me like that again, idiot." Arthur breathed when they broke apart
"I missed you too, part." Merlin smiled. The expression soon faltered and he wrinkled his nose before looking around, "What is that god awful smell?"
As if on cue, everyone's eyes shot to Gwaine who, in turn, looked down at his bare feet, a careless smile spreading across his face when Elyan spoke
"Something died in Gwaine's boot."