14 Unheard Voices

Characters: Sefa/Merlin
Word Count: 285

Sefa ran down the castle corridors, attempting to neaten her hair as she went. Of all the days to over-sleep she thought, she felt her face redden as she ran, round the corner, then a huge crash took her by surprise. Around her a broken pot and food was scattered around her feet.

"Oh I'm so sorry", she said, as she stooped on the floor pick up what she could. As she looked up, her eyes met, a pair of very blue startled eyes, which suddenly broke into a shy smile.

"Oh don't worry, in fact it was my fault, wasn't looking where I was going." Merlin smiled, "I'm Merlin by the way." He extended an awkward hand to her.

"I'm Sefa." She smiled back.

"You're the Queen's new maid aren't you?"

"Yes and I've overslept, on my first day, that's why I was in such a hurry."

"Oh Gwen, won't mind", Merlin smiled, "Now if it was the King on the other hand." He made a face.

Suddenly on cue a voice screamed out, "Merlin where's my breakfast? It's almost lunch-time!" Merlin looked at Sefa as if he'd just been proven right. "I'd better go." He smiled,

"Yes me too, really nice to of met you Merlin." Sefa smiled as she turned to go.

"Sefa, I was wondering, maybe we could meet a bit later, I could show you a bit of the place," Merlin smiled, "although of course you don't have to"

"I'd love too Merlin, I'll look forward to it."

Sefa smiled to herself as she walked down the corridor. All of a sudden the day had just got better.