DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MERLIN

Merlin woke up to an unfamiliar room. It was Arthur's spare room. Merlin burst into tears. Not the whimpering type; the sobbing-my-body's-going-to-die-of-dehydration-tear s. He couldn't stop, he was so upset and overrun with emotions, he could only sit up and call Arthur's name. Arthur rushed in, an sat down next to Merlin, holding him in a firm hug.

'Merlin, he's gone, it's okay, let it all out'

Merlin was shaking so violently, Arthur struggled to hold him still. Arthur lay him down and cuddled next to him.

'What do you want me to do?'

'Just hold me' Merlin barely whispered.

They both lay there, in each others embrace for hours. When Merlin stopped crying, Arthur spoke.

'He's gone. After I punched him, I threatened him with prison and courts, he packed and left. Your Mother was asleep when I left her; which was about two hours ago. I carried you home and brought some of your clothes. Morgana and Gwen are downstairs, we phoned the school and informed them that we had all gotten food poisoning when we didn't cook the for right, and we said we will probably be off Tuesday as well. I told them everything, except about "us". Merlin, I'm sorry'

'No, I'm sorry. I was way over the line in that argument'

At that moment there was a knock at the door. Gwen has the worst timing.

'We've made some brownies if your up to it'

Merlin smiled.

'Id love that Gwen'

Merlin turned to Arthur and mouthed that they'd talk later.

...

Merlin was downstairs, pushing a brownie around the plate, chatting normally. He was trying to avert the fact that he wasn't eating. But he wasn't fooling Arthur.

Arthur eyed him narrowly, and Morgana had this confused look on her face; like she was trying to figure something out. Merlin knew that Gwen knew about his and Arthur's relationship to some extent, but she hadn't been updated in a while. Arthur must have told Morgana something, but he couldn't bring himself to care. Arthur was trying to catch Merlin's eye, but Merlin looked everywhere but at Arthur.

Merlin had to get out of here, he felt as though he was suffocating.

'I appreciate this guys, I really do, but I've got to get home, I need to sort out Mum'

'It's alright Merlin, didn't Arthur tell you? Your Mum's gone. She left with Odin' Morgana said slowly, not knowing what Merlin's reaction would be. He looked at Arthur, and he looked guilty He has been trying to protect him, and Merlin understood.

Merlin stood up slowly, thanked Gwen for the brownies in a neutral voice, and left calmly. He walked back to his house, locked the door behind him, and went up stairs. He walked into the bathroom, and got out the sharpest razor. He needed to feel something, he was empty.

He was just about the drag the razor over his wrist when Arthur burst through the bathroom door. Merlin froze and dropped the razor. They both watched as it bounced against the floor, then coming to a stop.

'I love you Merlin' Arthur said when tears started to cascade down his cheeks.

Then it hit Merlin, like a train. He was in love with Arthur. All his feelings came rushing back to Arthur, and now he felt over run with emotions. His stomach did back flips and couldn't stop himself when he ran into Arthur's arms, claiming his mouth for a desperate kiss. Arthur handled Merlin with care, but couldn't stop himself from tightening his hold, never wanting to let go. In between kisses, Merlin told Arthur how much he loved him, and how he had saved him from himself, and he never wanted to leave him.

Arthur answered his confessions with loving and slow kisses, and they both got into Merlin's bed, without letting go of each other. They didn't have sex. They simply held each other in their arms, content in the fact that they knew they were both safe, and loved.

...

Waking up, Merlin almost burst into tears of happiness, as he found himself still locked in Arthur's tight embrace. Merlin squeezed Arthur harder, not willing to let go. He was so happy. For the first time in years, he woke up not depressed. He'd done it. He'd beaten his depression, and he could not stop himself from pressing his lips against Arthur's.

Arthur woke up, and kissed Merlin with passion.

'Thank-you' Arthur whispered into his ear.

Merlin shook his head.

'No, thank you. You've saved me and I don't know where I'd be without you. I love you'

'I love you too'

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