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Chapter 14

Guinevere took a deep breath.

She could do this.

She closed her eyes and remembered the conversation she had with Arthur, not five minutes ago.

He stopped the car in front of the building and Gwen could feel him tense, while a small silence settled on the car.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" he asked again and she sighed, shook her head.

"I am sure. This would only make things worse." he nodded slightly but she could see he wasn't convinced, so she added. "Plus, this is something I need to do on my own."

Arthur sighed and then took her hand, kissing her knuckles reverently.

"Just text me when this is over." he said, "And call me if you need help."

"I will." she chuckled then leant in and cupped his cheek. "But I'll be fine, Arthur."

The man smiled and put his hand above hers on his cheek.

"I know you will."

And he kissed her.

Gwen opened the eyes, and took a deep breath again before she knocked on the door of the flat and waited for Lancelot to open up the door, which he did, not two minutes later.

"Gwen?"

"I need to talk with you."

The man frowned.

"It sounds serious."

"It is." she managed to say and his frown deepened before he opened the door further,

"Fine. Come in, then."

They were sat on his couch and none of them talked for what seemed like hours.

"So..." started Lancelot and she took a deep breath.

"Yeah."

"What did you want to talk about?"

Guinevere got up and started pacing.

She could do that.

She could.

Jut a bad moment to go on and then, then she could see Arthur.

This gave her strenght and she stopped and their eyes locked.

"I am sorry, Lancelot. But you must have seen things weren't the same between us lately."

A shadow crossed his eyes.

"You're leaving me again, aren't you?"

"I am sorry." she said again.

"For him?"

"Lance-"

"Answer me." he said shortly and she froze before blushing.

"Arthur and I..." her voice faltered. "I love him."

He paled.

"I see."

"I want you to know that I did love you, Lancelot. But I can't pretend anymore."

"I see." he said again.

She couldn't stand it.

She couldn't stand staying here and watching as he hurt because of her.

"I should go." she breathed before hurrying toward the door, tears in her eyes.

She was almost at the door when he called her, his voice sad.

"Gwen?"

She turned around and saw him looking so sad yet not angry.

"I forgive you." he murmured and she smiled sadly before doing something she didn't think about. The young woman sighed and ran to him, squeezing him in her arms and he hugged her back.

"Thank you." she breathed and receded. "I know it is a bit early now but... perhaps in a few time, we could try to be friends?"

The man smiled weakly.

"I'd like that." then he added,"But you have to give me some time first."

"Of course." she answered and gave him one last smile before leaving,

"Goodbye, Lancelot."

"Goodbye."

"You look happy." said Mithian, frowning slightly.

They were having lunch at the company, Arthur;Merlin and her and she couldn't have helped but noticed how different Arthur looked.

He looked really happy.

"Do I?" smiled the blond man and she nodded.

"You look your usual dollop head to me." said Merlin, mouth full.

"Shut up, Merlin." smiled Arthur, throwing him a napkin. Then he looked back at Mithian, "Well, to be entirely honnest, I look happy because I am." smiled the man.

"And why's that?" she asked, dread filling her.

Arthur smiled and laid his sandwich on the table.

"Guess there is no point in hiding it anymore." he took a deep breath. "Guinevere and I got back together!"

Mithian's heart stopped.

That was the reason why he had been so happy.

Her again.

"Mithian?" she heard her name be called and she jumped, leaving her thoughts and finding Arthur looking concerned and Merlin, frowning slightly. "Are you alright?"

"I... I am." she cleared her throat. "I am happy for you." her voice broke but Arthur didn't seem to notice and he smiled again, before a man entered his office.

"Mr Pendragon?"

"Yes, Paul?"

"Your sister is here."

Arthur's eyes widened.

"God, I totally forgot we had a meeting today!" he got up and looked at his friends, "Can I leave the both of you alone?"

"Of course." smiled Mithian and Arthur smiled back; kissed her cheek and patted Merlin's shoulder before leaving in a hurry.

And Mithian was left with Merlin, looking at her with that strange look on the face.

A small silence and then,

"Mithian." breathed sadly the young man and she tensed.

"Don't."

"You still love him."

She closed her eyes and a tear escaped it.

"I'm trying not to, Merlin. I am trying really, really hard."

The young man seemed really sad for her and he squeezed her hand before saying carefully,

"Maybe what you need is to be away from Arthur at the moment."

"How's that?" she frowned and he sighed again.

"Maybe you need a little time for yourself, Mithian." She looked down and he continued, "You have days off to take, I encourage it to do so, and leave for a few time."

The woman looked up and he was torn at the pain in his friend's eyes.

"Do you think it could help?"

He nodded and she sighed before closing her eyes again.

"I just don't know what to do anymore, Merlin."

"Morgana!" exclaimed Arthur, seeing his sister waiting for him and she smiled, hugging him tight.

"How's my favourite brother?" she asked and he smiled.

"Perfect. I have so much to tell you!"

"Now I am curious!" chuckled the young woman. "Please, I want to know!"

He chuckled and she laced her arm through it.

"Come, I'll tell you everything."

They were settled in a cafe nearby and Arthur had told Morgana everything about how he and Gwen had gotten back together. However, the reaction of his sister wasn't the one he had hoped for. She was still frowning and he could see she was troubled.

"What is it?"

Morgana looked down, before emerald eyes locked onto blue.

"I am truly glad to see you this happy again, Arthur..."

"But?"

"But," she said again, taking a deep breath. "But I've seen how heartbroken you were because of her and I am not sure I'm willing to just forgive her like nothing happened. I am not sure I can fully trust her with your happiness. I am not even sure I want to do so."

Arthur smiled gently and took her hand, squeezling it.

"Do you trust me?" he asked softly.

"Arthur, this is not the point here, I-"

"Please, Morgana." he said again. "Do you?"

She smiled softly.

"You know I do. With my life."

"Then I need you to trust me on this." the younger man said. "Please, I know I'm making the good choice. She is the one, Morgana. I know it."

A soft smile graced his sister's lips and she squeezed his hand.

"Fine. I'll trust your judgement then."

"Thank you."

She smiled again, before saying

"But if she hurts you again, I'll end her!"

Arthur's affectionate laugh could be heard from the other corner of the cafe.

Gwen entered her house, feeling like a huge weight had been lifted off her chest when she heard someone cleared its throat and she sighed, seeing her father.

"I was hoping we could talk."

"If this is about my choice again, I-"

"You were right, honey." only cut her her father and she stopped, eyes widening.

"What?"

"I was wrong from the beginning." The man sighed and walked closer to her, taking her hand in his. "You're my little girl and all I wanted was for you to be happy... Even though I realized now I was wrong in every ways a man can be." Tom took a deep breath. "So... If Arthur makes you as happy as you say, then I am happy too."

A huge smile lit up Gwen's face.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes." chuckled the older man. "No more interferences."

The woman squealed and threw herself in her father's arms, making him laugh.

"Thank you."

"You have to know that I love you, Guinevere."

"And I love you too. No man could ever take your place, dad. Never."

"Arthur!" called his father and the younger man looked up, seeing his father waving at him with a young woman by his side.

"Father?"

"I want you to meet your new secretary." Uther turned toward the woman and frowned, clearly not remembering her name.

"Vivian." she said quickly and he nodded his head, "Vivian Townsed."

Arthur smiled and held her his hand.

"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Vivian."

"The pleasure is all mine." she said in a sultry tone while shaking his hand.

"Well, I have to leave you, young people." said Uther. "Duty calls."

"Goodbye, Mr Pendragon."

"Father." said Arthur before looking at the blond woman again, "I'm sure we'll work well together." he said gently and she smirked.

"I am sure we will." she said, batting her eyelashes but Arthur merely noticed and smiled once again before looking at his father,

"I am sorry, but I have to go. Will you be fine on your own?"

Vivian gave him a dazzling smile.

"Yes, don't worry. I actually start tomorrow, just wanted to familiarize with the office first."

"Wise decision." said Arthur before looking at his watch. "I really have to go. See you tomorrow?"

"I'll look forward to it." she whispered but he was already far away.

Vivian smirked,

This new job just got interesting.

Merlin and Morgana were snuggled in the couch, watching a movie.

"What's wrong?" asked her boyfriend and she smiled, snuggled closer.

"Nothing's wrong."

"Morgana." he said and she both hated and loved how much he knew her.

"Just thinking about Arthur." she finally admitted and heard him sigh.

"You're worried about Gwen, aren't you?"

How was he doing that?

Always know what was bothering her.

"Perhaps." she answered.

"Arthur will be fine, Morgana."

"How can you be so sure?"

"He really loves her."

"It's not his feelings that I worry about."

Merlin was silent a few moments more.

"I've seen the two of them together and I do believe that she genuinely loves him." Morgana muttered something and the man laughed before receding a little and cupping her cheek tenderly, "What do you say we let her a second chance before jumping to conclusion?"

Blue eyes locked onto emerald ones.

"Fine." muttered the woman. "But that doesn't mean I'm not keeping a close eye on her."

"I wouldn't have expected less of you." he chuckled and she slapped his chest playfully.

"Oh shut up." she breathed and he leant in, teasing.

"The only way that I am going to do so is if I shut you up."

She smirked and leant closer,

"Then, by all means, feel free to-"

But she was cut by his lips on hers.

They were walking on the beach, hands intertwined and both looking so happy in the sunset.

"This is over." breathed Gwen in awe and he stopped, brought her to him and she laid her hands on his chest while his circled her waist.

"How's that, my love?"

"You and I, we're finally free to be together."

He smiled, leaning in so their foreheads met.

"You are making me so very happy, Guinevere."

She closed her eyes, relishing in this moment.

"I love you." she breathed, opening her eyes so she could see Arthur's blue ones widening in delight and happiness as his hands brought her even closer to him and he murmured back, mouth inches from hers.

"And you know I love you too."

She smiled and he leant in, kissing her with all the love he had and she kissed back just as passionately.

Everything just seemed... perfect.

For now, at least.

A/N : So? ;) Hope you liked it !

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