HELLO! Long time guys, hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate :D Sorry this took so long, but I hope it's worth it, that's all I'm going to say. This chapter is actually quite long, like… super duper long cause a lot of important stuff happens and I wouldn't be bothered posting in into two chapters. Also because I didn't want to spare any detail and I wanted things to be as real as possible. I hope you enjoy that.
Just reminding you that this is a slash story, not your style…? Then stop :D
This chapter is dedicated to Catindahat, for being my wonderfullest British friend in the whole wide world :P
Enjoy xox
Chapter 21
Arthur sat drinking his hot chocolate in his apartment, enjoying the peace and quiet. It had been a while, just over three months, since his apartment had been this quiet. And it was all because of that one annoying, clumsy, idiotic…adorable man. Merlin. Merlin, he had to admit, was probably the best thing that had come into his life for a long time. His cheeks were beginning to hurt from all the time he smiled around him, his middle aching from all the times Merlin made him laugh. His lips… numb from the moments they had spent against his.
Arthur sipped some more of his hot drink. Unfortunately it was his birthday today, which meant happy smiles, people shoving gifts into his face and stupid decorations and songs. Morgana liked to keep some things old fashioned, he wished the girl would grow up sometimes. That was mostly the reason why he was sitting on his couch, at a little to eight in the morning on this birthday. He could picture it now:
Morgana would storm into his apartment in a couple of minutes, holding the biggest box on the planet, dragging his father along with her. She would hug him and plant kisses all over his face, father would settle with a handshake, handing him an envelope, usually money or a voucher to a nice dinner. Lance would probably show up as well, looking completely mad in a party hat, raving on about going to the pub later.
He shook his head, yes… today was going to be jolly. A knock on the door made him groan. He looked at the clock, two to eight, damn now she's coming early. He got off his couch, drowning the last of this mug and trotted sluggishly to the door. He opened it and opened his mouth to curse Morgana, but smiled as the door opened to reveal Merlin.
Merlin smiled brightly back. "Hi."
"Hi! What are you doing here so early?" Arthur said and suddenly he smiled, "You're off your crutches." Merlin nodded happily.
"I know, I'm so happy. And well, it is your birthday is it not?"
"Yes…and?" Merlin rolled his eyes and walked into the apartment.
"So I've come to wish you a happy birthday." Arthur shook his head, closing the door.
"You could have just waited until I got to work," he said.
"Oh no Arthur, you are not going to work today, or for the rest of this week." The blond groaned.
"You have got to be kidding me."
"No I'm not Arthur. You've been so busy and done so much for this case, you need a break."
"I just had a break," Arthur said, "a very large one in fact, and I'm not prepared to take another one." Merlin sighed.
"Please, this case is driving you insane."
"About that," Arthur said seriously, "I was looking through the reports yesterday and some of the pages seem to be missing."
"Missing?" Merlin asked.
"Yeah, it's a bit weird, but I'll just get Lance to look for them," Arthur said, "he likes those sorts of things."
"What, going on scavenger hunts?"
"No, making things right. He'll stop at nothing until his job is done." Merlin smiled and Arthur checked his watch.
"Ten…nine…eight…"
"Arthur, what are you doing?"
"Five…four…three…"
"Arthur…"
"One…" Arthur looked up at the door just as Morgana pushed through with Uther in tow. Merlin saw that she had a large box under her arm.
"Happy Birthday, Arthur!" She yelled smiling, dropping the box and embracing Arthur. She spotted Merlin and pulled out of her hug.
"When did you get here?" She asked.
"Um… a couple of minutes ago, why?" Morgana frowned.
"Oh here we go," Uther said. Arthur rolled his eyes.
"I'm always here first on Arthur's birthday," she said. Merlin had to admit that Morgana was being childish, but it was obviously something that meant a lot to her.
"If it makes you feel any better Morgana, I haven't said Happy Birthday to him yet and I don't have a present like you." Morgana smiled.
"Oh and by the way," Merlin said walking up to Arthur planting a small but passionate kiss on his lips, "Happy Birthday."
"Thank you," Arthur said rolling his eyes. He looked up at his father, walking over and embracing him.
"Happy birthday, son. I can't believe you are twenty four already."
"Yeah, I know."
"Your mother would be very proud of the man you have become today, Arthur," Uther said. Arthur nodded.
"That means a lot," he said. They smiled at each other and Morgana walked over.
"OK, present time. Mine first," she said pushing the box towards Arthur.
"Hey," Lance said walking through the door, "have I missed much?"
"Just about to open presents."
"Oh goodie, my favourite part," he said, holding his small package out to Arthur, "Happy Birthday mate." Arthur took it but it was snatched out of his hands by Morgana.
"Mine first," she growled. Lance backed away and stood over with Merlin.
"Of course," he said then leaned over to Merlin, "this is one of the most stressful days of her life. She wants everything to be perfect. It was something her and Arthur did before Ygraine died and she wanted to keep it alive."
"I understand," Merlin said.
"See this is why I hate birthdays," Arthur said, "everything is so pointless and such a hassle to everyone. I wish everyone would just forget it was my birthday today."
"Nonsense Arthur," Uther said sternly, "Stop being so foolish. Now open Morgana's gift, please."
Arthur eyed the big purple box before slowly ripping off the paper. He heard Morgana scoff from behind him and suddenly two hands came out of no where and ripped the rest of the paper off. Merlin and Lance chuckled.
"What is it?"
"It's…an espresso machine," Arthur said smiling.
"Do you like it?"
"Yes, I do actually and what's this say? Comes with a hot chocolate function?"
"Yes!" Merlin said loudly. Arthur looked at him curiously.
"I mean, um… that could come in handy." Everyone in the room laughed.
"Of course, now I don't have to give up coffee anymore." Merlin glared at him.
"OK, my turn," Lance said giving Arthur his gift for a second time. Arthur nodded and opened it, revealing a red and gold jersey. On the back it said 'PENDRAGON' in capital letters. Arthur smiled and shook his head.
"Yeah and look at the front now, near the crest thingy," Lance said. Arthur turned it around and sure enough, on the breast in small cursive writing, was the words 'Prince Arthur'. Arthur laughed loudly.
"Thanks man," he said and embraced Lance.
"OK now it's Uther's turn." Uther put a hand in his coat pocket and pulled out two envelopes, handing one to Arthur.
"What's this?" He asked.
"It's from your mother," Uther said and Arthur tensed, "She always wanted it to give to you on your twenty-four birthday. She has had it done all of these years. I haven't read it, but I hope that you will."
Arthur looked down at the envelope, his name written in his mother's handwriting on the front. He moved it around in his hands.
"Arthur," he heard Merlin say, "You don't have to open it now if you don't want to. You can wait until you're alone."
"No, I'm fine." Arthur moved to the couch. He took a deep breath and began to read.
"Dear Arthur…"
Wow, look how far you've come. There were times I thought you would never make it to twenty-four, being the trouble maker you were. Your father was convinced that we should have had you micro chipped, or on a leash sometimes. You were a wild spirit, full of curiosity and adventure, just like your father. A talent for trouble… now a talent for solving it.
I am so proud of you Arthur. You have become a son that I love more than anything in this entire world. On my twenty-fourth birthday, I found out I was pregnant with you. I can honestly say… that was the happiest day of my life. I was going to have a child, a little boy that I would love more than life itself to my dying day.
Watching you grow up, I have come to know you better than anyone on this planet. So listen to me when I say this Arthur, listen well. When there comes a time in your life when it seems that all hope is lost, or there is no where to turn, know that you will always have me. No matter where I am or you are, no matter how many wrongs you have done, I am your mother and I will help you and support you with whatever you choose to do.
And when it comes that you find a special someone who cares for you deeply, hold them close. It is a gift to have love at any time, no matter how long or short. Cherish it, everyday like I do with your father. He was my forever man; I hope someday you can find someone like him too. It does not matter who they are Arthur, all you need from them is that unique something that no one else can give you, and that is their heart. Promise me that you will follow yours wherever or whoever it may take you to. Your heart knows better than anyone else's in the world, no matter how hard they will try to convince you.
My dear and only son, I hope you will be happy on this day, as well as the many that will come after it. Now, go have a big party with your friends, and enjoy life. I don't think you would want to be stuck in the house with the oldies now would you? Don't worry; I'll convince your father.
Happy Birthday, my Arthur.
My everlasting love,
"Your mother." Arthur finished the letter and placed it in his lap. He had tears swelling in his eyes and was trying desperately to hold them in. Merlin looked up at Uther, who on the other hand, was letting his flow freely.
"That was so beautiful," Morgana said weakly.
"Yes it was," Uther said. Arthur breathed in deeply and Merlin rubbed his back.
"She knew," he said finally.
"What?" Uther said sitting next to his son.
"Didn't you hear? She knew that I am…She was telling me to be strong when I find someone special."
"Whoever they are," Merlin said nodding his head. Arthur's mother must have known for years and never said anything. She had already accepted it and treated him no different.
"She was always such an accepting woman," Uther said sadly.
"Yeah, but it's a shame I never got the chance to thank her for being so," Arthur said.
"Anyway, let's not dwell on it… that was a beautiful letter. Thank you mum."
"Now time for my gift." Uther held out another envelope and Arthur took it. Inside was a voucher for an on the spot plane trip for two to anywhere in the world.
"Really? Spontaneous road trip much?" Morgana said.
"Thanks, father," Arthur said, "I love it." Arthur smiled and looked at Merlin, raising an eyebrow.
"Later," was all he said.
"Well," Morgana announced standing up, "I think we should all go out for a birthday breakfast and then leave Arthur the day to do as he wants. What does everyone think?"
"I'm up for that," Lance said, "as long as I'm not paying." Uther laughed.
"Don't worry, I'm paying."
"Oh OK, because you know if you had of asked me, I would have…"
"God Lance just shut up and get in the car!"
"Wow, that was amazing," Merlin said putting his empty mug down.
"Yes it was, thank you everyone," Arthur added.
"I don't feel so good," Lance said, holding his stomach.
"Then you shouldn't have eaten so much," Morgana said.
"I know and I don't care, I'm totally fine."
"Maybe you should go home," Merlin suggested.
"No, it's Arthur's birthday breakfast, I can't just leave."
"Lance its fine," Arthur said, "If you're not feeling well, just go home."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"OK, I guess I just need to get home. Fuck. Thanks so much for breakfast guys."
"Are you going to be OK?" Merlin asked.
"Yeah, probably some bad tofu or something. Don't worry. Have a good birthday Arthur."
"Bye," Arthur said watching him run to his car, "And thanks." Uther frowned.
"I hope he's OK."
"Yeah me too. He looked quite pale."
"I told him to get the bacon," Arthur said. Morgana slapped him.
"You're an idiot Arthur, Lance is a vegetarian, you could have totally offended him."
"Oh yeah, forgot about that." Merlin smiled.
"I have to get to the office," Uther said standing up, "and I swear to god Arthur, if I see you anywhere near your office I will drag you back home myself."
"I can chain him inside his apartment," Morgana said.
"As lovely as that sounds Morgana, I think Merlin can keep him in line for the day."
"I have to be at work today," Merlin said.
"Really?" Uther said walking away gesturing for Morgana to follow, "I don't seem to recall, its Saturday isn't it Merlin?" Arthur smiled and Morgana giggled.
"Um… no it's…"
"Have a good birthday Arthur. Bye Merlin."
After they had left, Merlin frowned and looked at Arthur.
"Did he just give me the day off?"
"I think he did," Arthur said laughing.
"So… we have the whole day to ourselves?" Arthur reached for his hand under the table.
"Yes, we do."
"Ah, Arthur…mmmhh" Merlin moaned running his hands down Arthur's back. He was pinned up against the door of Arthur's apartment, the blonde's lips running shamelessly along his neck. Merlin grabbed his hair and pulled Arthur's lips to his, claiming his mouth with his tongue. Arthur moaned, sending shivers down Merlin's spine.
"Um… Arthur?" Merlin asked breaking away.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, it's just that…" Merlin looked away. Arthur moved his head so they had eye contact.
"What is it?"
"Can we… go to your room?" Arthur stared at him, expressionless for a couple of seconds, before suddenly lifting Merlin off the ground and running down the corridor. Merlin laughed out loud as Arthur practically sprinted towards his bedroom, Arthur slapping his ass as a result. He put Merlin down in front of the door, opening it for him.
"Why didn't you just carry me all the way in?" he asked.
"I wanted you to go in first," Arthur said, "It's your choice, you can walk away now and I won't be mad."
"I already made the decision," Merlin said.
"I know. But I want the first step into it to be your own." Merlin smiled as his heart swelled. Arthur cared about him so much; he thought everything down to the last detail.
"Thank you," he said.
"And we'll only go as far as you want to go, like always." Merlin nodded and kissed him, before taking his hand and pulling him into the room.
(I was so going to end it there, but I was like- there is no way I am that mean :D)
Merlin pulled Arthur towards him, placing a soft kiss on his lips. He wanted everything to be perfect, every touch, every feeling. He moved his hands down to Arthur's waist and pulled his shirt over his head. Arthur smiled and kissed him, before doing the same. Merlin's bare chest was exposed to Arthur like the most expensive porcelain, so soft and perfect. Arthur moved forward, moving his hands up Merlin's arms and onto his bare shoulders. Merlin's hand was on his neck; his finger's occasionally running through Arthur's hair. He ran up and down the raven's back, his head coming to rest on his shoulder, planting small kisses there. A soft moan escaped Merlin's lips as Arthur gently pleasured him.
The room was dark, so Merlin could see Arthur only faintly. It was amazing how much a lack of light could change the mood of the room. He began to walk backwards, Arthur slowly following him until they were at the bed. Merlin smiled shyly at him, before pushing down on Arthur's shoulders causing him to sit down on the edge. Merlin stood back for a moment admiring his lover. Arthur was looking up at him, eyes full of arousal. His hair was slightly out of place, falling across his face. His breathing was shallow and uneven his toned chest rising and falling at random intervals. Arthur's arms and torso were very muscular, almost making Merlin drool so he had to remember to shut his mouth.
He shut his eyes and took a breath, it was now or never.
Merlin bore his eyes into Arthur's while slowly bringing his hands down to pull off his belt.
"Merlin…"
He took off his pants with shaky hands.
"Merlin, what are you doing?"
Now only in his boxers, he walked up to Arthur, positioning himself on his lap. His whole body has Goosebumps and his breath was shaky, but he tried so hard not to make it obvious to the blond in front of him. Suddenly Arthur's eyes went wide.
"Merlin… you don't have to do this."
"I know," he whispered, his face only inches from Arthur's, "But I want to. You're really special to me. I just want to show you how much."
Arthur could feel himself blush and he looked away from Merlin, slowly caressing his lower back.
"You don't know how nice it is to hear you say that, but if you're not ready, we can wait. I mean, look you're shaking, Merlin. Admit it, you're scared and you're nervous." Merlin shook his head and kissed Arthur's shoulder.
"I'm not scared and nervous," he said simply leaning into Arthur's ear, "I'm scared and excited."
Arthur shivered. He pulled back a little.
"I'm ready," Merlin said, "And I want to be yours Arthur. Being with you… it's shown me what it feels like to be cared about, what it's like to be part of a family, a real family." Merlin took a breath, "And, most importantly… what it's like to be in a loving relationship. I haven't had that in a long time."
Arthur felt a tear fall down his cheek.
"Oh fuck, I'm crying. Arthur you're a man, you shouldn't be crying," he said turning away from Merlin and wiping his face. Merlin laughed.
"If it makes you feel any better," he said, "After this, I can forget you ever did." Now it was Arthur's turn to laugh.
"You don't have to forget, just… don't tell anyone OK?" Merlin nodded and kissed Arthur deeply, wrapping his hands around his neck. Arthur pulled him closer.
"Are you sure you're ready? It's only been thirteen weeks."
"I know," Merlin replied, "But you don't feel by the clock, you feel from the heart."
Arthur smiled, "And do you want to um…"
"I'll…bottom," Merlin said, "It's easier that way."
"So I'll lead," Arthur said. Merlin nodded pressing his forehead against Arthur's. Arthur bought his hand up to Merlin's face, caressing his cheek, Merlin leaning into the touch and smiled.
He got off of Arthur, slowly walking around to the side of the bed, crawling on top of the mattress. He pushed himself up and laid his head back onto the pillows. As soon as his head touched the pillows, his lips were met by Arthur's, closing his eyes, remembering to enjoy every moment, like it was the last thing he would ever feel. Arthur growled possessively as Merlin started to kiss him back, his tongue slipping between Arthur's lips. Arthur lifted his leg up and swung it over Merlin's body so he was now above him on his knees, Merlin noticing that Arthur had removed his pants and was now in his boxers as well. Merlin wrapped his arms around the blonde's back and pulled him flush against him, both men moaning at the skin contact.
Arthur could feel Merlin erection against his own, and it felt… wonderful. He had never been with a man before and for the first time since he had started dating Merlin, he didn't care. Merlin was so beautiful and his skin was so soft, Arthur didn't remember any of his previous female lovers having such an effect on him in such a short time. Arthur rocked his hips into the boy's beneath him, causing a loud groan to escape from both of them. The movements got quicker, Arthur's becoming almost desperate, attempting to have as much contact as possible in their current position. Merlin's head was tucked into his shoulder and Arthur could feel his touch running along his collar bone. Merlin was moaning loudly, having gone from Arthur's name, to nothing at all, just grunts and incoherent sentences. Not long after, Arthur saw Merlin throw his head back and scream his name, before stiffening under him, his nails digging into Arthur's shoulders. The sight alone had Arthur tipping over the edge as well.
Merlin struggled to get his breathing under control, after probably having the biggest orgasm of his life. Merlin looked up at Arthur who was also breathing heavily above him smiling and bringing him down for a short kiss.
"That felt really nice," he said.
"I know I'm brilliant," Arthur said causing Merlin to roll his eyes, "Do you still want to go further?" He nodded.
Arthur kissing him again then brought his hand up, placing one finger in the middle of Merlin's forehead. He slowly moved it down the ridge of his nose, past his lips and down his chest and around each nipple, and then the torso. It stopped at his underwear.
"Lift your hips a bit," Arthur said and Merlin did so. He kept eye contact with Merlin, then hooked the finger into the waistband and slowly pulled the boxers off. Merlin lifted his feet and Arthur threw them across the room. Merlin looked away from Arthur, suddenly becoming fearful. Being exposed like this was something Merlin was never ready for. He didn't find himself particularly attractive. What if Arthur was repulsed by him? Arthur grabbed Merlin's chin and bought him back.
"Stop worrying," he said, "You're beautiful." Merlin smiled and Arthur gave Merlin's cock a few experimental strokes to justify his statement causing Merlin to buck his hips and moan loudly.
"Arthur," Merlin said, "Shit!"
"Please don't," Arthur said sarcastically causing Merlin to glare at him, but that glare was quickly changed as Arthur ran his thumb along the head.
"Ah! Please, Arthur… no teasing."
"But where's the fun in that?" Arthur said.
"No fun," Merlin said biting his lip, "Just… oh good, so so good."
Arthur smiled and continued to fist Merlin's cock just like he would himself. He was still just going on pure instinct which seemed to be working, as Merlin was once again fully hard. Arthur kissed Merlin, before moving down and placing a kiss on the inside of Merlin's left thigh.
"Arthur…"
He moved to the right thigh, having let go of Merlin's cock completely. As he continued, Merlin's groans began to become frustrated.
"Fuck Arthur, please… please." Arthur ran his hands up along Merlin's body and back down again, completely missing Merlin's groin. That had Merlin fisting the sheets, obviously annoyed. Finally, feeling sorry for him, Arthur placed his mouth around Merlin's erection. Merlin's eyes went wide and he arched his back, screaming at the wetness around his cock.
"Oh god, yes!"
Arthur ran his tongue around the head, tasting the salty pre-cum. He had to admit, he didn't like the taste that much, but the noises that Merlin was making were worth every second. He ran his tongue along the underside, before taking all of Merlin into his mouth.
Merlin covered his face with his hand to muffle the scream that was threatening to escape. The pleasure that he had felt in the past fifteen minutes, was more than all he had felt in his entire life. His fear had been pushed to the back of his mind, as he felt Arthur's lips move up and down his cock, his tongue wickedly running wherever it fucking wanted. A familiar feeling in Merlin's stomach appeared as Arthur began to touch his balls.
"Arthur," Merlin whimpered, "Arthur I'm going to…"
Arthur quickly removed his mouth and Merlin came for the second time into his hand. Merlin closed his eyes, trying to come back down from his second high, smiling as Arthur came and crawled up next to him, lying on his side. Merlin took this chance to look at Arthur properly. As his eyes travelled downwards, the only way he could describe him was, well… fucking well endowed. He began thinking how much this could possible hurt him.
"Now," Arthur said, "how do you want to do this?"
Having thought this through the three days in between when Merlin found out it was Arthur's birthday and Arthur's birthday, he knew exactly what he wanted. He pushed Arthur up so he was sitting against the headboard. Merlin then got on top of him, gasping as their naked cocks touched.
"Are you sure?" Arthur asked. Merlin nodded.
"I want to see you and be able to read you're face. But I also want you to read mine," he brushed Arthur's hair aside, "I also want to have some control if that's…"
"I totally understand," Arthur said smiling, "And this way, I get to be closer to you too." Merlin nodded.
Arthur reached over and pulled a condom and lube out of his side draw, lubing up three of his fingers. He hadn't used it in a while but he kept it there, just in case. He would have like to be without one for Merlin, but safety does come first and he thought the entry might be smoother with one on. That's what the girls who liked this sort of thing had told him anyways when he was doing it to them.
Arthur bought his lips up to meet Merlin's, grabbing his raven hair and pulling him passionately to him. While he was distracting him, he pushed a lubed finger into his entrance. Merlin groaned into the kiss, his whole body tensing up. Arthur broke away and looked into Merlin's eyes.
"It's OK. You have to relax; it'll hurt more if you don't. Please." Merlin nodded, closing his eyes. Arthur felt Merlin relax around him and pushed the first finger all the way in. Merlin was looking down and breathing steadily trying to hide his nerves from Arthur. But Arthur knew he was scared, he was too. But he was more scared of hurting Merlin than actually doing anything right.
Arthur started to move the finger in and out of his entrance, Merlin whimpering and bringing his hands to Arthur's shoulders. After a while, Arthur could begin to feel Merlin pushing against him, so he decided to add the second finger. It wasn't greeted with as much hostility as the first and soon Arthur was pushing both in and out of Merlin, bringing forth small moans from his lips.
Then, Arthur touched something inside Merlin that he didn't recognise, causing the smaller boy to call out and arch his back.
"I'm so sorry Merlin; I didn't mean to hurt you."
"No," Merlin gasped, "That spot… it felt amazing. Please… touch it again." Arthur quickly pushed his fingers, along with the third one inside of him, trying to find that spot. He found it and Merlin was screaming into his shoulder.
"Fuck! Right there!" Arthur smiled, knowing that was the spot to hit when he was inside of him. Arthur continued this a few more times before Merlin stopped him.
"Don't make me come yet," he said, "I need you inside me. Now."
Arthur quickly removed his fingers, pulled on the condom and lubed it up. He positioned himself at Merlin's entrance.
"You can push down," Arthur said, "And if it hurts and you need to stop, I want you to stop OK?"
"OK," Merlin said kissing Arthur's neck below his ear. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, slowly pushing himself onto Arthur's cock. As the head began to breach him, Merlin bit his lip. He wanted to be strong and endure the pain, but it hurt a lot.
"Relax," Arthur whispered in his ear, rubbing circles on his back. Merlin breathed in, and then pushed himself lower while he was breathing out. He cried out in pain again, but was happy that he had pushed some of the member inside of him. He tried moving again, but it was still painful.
"Hey, not too fast," Arthur said. Merlin scrunched his eyes shut.
"It… hurts."
"I know, remember to relax. If you want we can stop."
"No," Merlin said, "You're right I just need to relax. Its fine, you did everything you could to prepare me for the pain." Arthur nodded and kissed Merlin's shoulder. They stayed like that for about half a minute before Merlin pushed down further and slowly seated himself on Arthur's lap. He looked up at Arthur, who was smiling at him widely.
"You did it," he said and Merlin kissed him bringing their chests together.
"Now only move when you're ready." Merlin waited until he couldn't feel any pain, before lifting himself up a little and then dropping back down, causing a loud moan to escape both him and Arthur.
"Merlin… you feel so wonderful around me," Arthur said putting his hands on Merlin's waist. Merlin started to move a little more.
"How does it feel?"
"It feels… nice," Merlin said, "Like I'm complete." Arthur smiled.
"Tell me when you want to go faster and I'll help you," he said. Merlin nodded and continued to move his body up and down. Once he felt ready, he met Arthur's eyes and moaned as Arthur began thrusting up into him as he came down.
"That feels so good," Merlin said. But Arthur wanted to make him feel better than good. He searched frantically for that spot that made Merlin scream. Then on one thrust Merlin threw his head back, all his previous pain flying out the window.
"There! Fuck, right fucking there!" Arthur smiled and thrust against that spot.
"Harder Arthur, please!" He happily complied.
"God, Merlin, you're so tight, it feels amazing." Merlin's entrance was tightening around him with each spasm of pleasure that seared through his lover, and he wanted it to happen even more. He wanted Merlin to remember this.
He lifted his legs so his feet were flat on the mattress, and began pounding into Merlin, who was gripping tightly onto his shoulders, thrashing his head wildly from side to side and moaning like an animal. Merlin's hands somehow found their way to his nipples and was tweaking them, causing Arthur to curse loudly to the sky. He didn't know if he could hold on for much longer. Arthur wrapped a hand around Merlin's erection that was bouncing between them, jerking him off in time with the thrusts.
"Arthur…" Merlin whispered after a while, "I'm not going to be able to keep this up."
"I know me too. It's OK, ah…" Merlin covered Arthur lips with his own and they moaned into each other's mouths as they rode out their orgasms together, Merlin's come shooting all over both of their chests. They broke apart and Arthur pulled out, Merlin tired after his third orgasm of the morning.
He looked up at Arthur who was slumped against the headboard, sweat running down the side of his face and chest. Merlin smiled running his hands through Arthur's chest hair. Arthur smiled.
"How are you?" Merlin smiled back resting his head against Arthur's chest.
"Never better," he said, closing his eyes as Arthur arms wrapped around his body.
Merlin woke up and there was sun shining through the window. His first instinct was that it was morning, but that was until he saw that it was four in the afternoon. He sat up, but parts of his body had a slight ache, especially his lower half.
"Good afternoon sleepy head," Arthur said Merlin shooting his head up to see him in the doorway.
"Hi," Merlin said, "How are you?"
"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" Arthur said coming to sit on the bed in only his boxers.
"I'm sore, but other than that, I am over the moon."
"You mean you're alright?" Merlin nodded.
"I am. Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you."
"Of course not," Arthur said. Merlin shook his head.
"That's not what I meant prat. I meant thank you for taking care of me when I was scared. You make it the most wonderful afternoon of my life." Arthur smiled and kissed him.
"Well then… you're welcome. Does that mean I will be getting some more often?" Merlin hit his arm.
"If you're good," he said. He got slowly out of bed.
"Now that you're present is over, I'm going to give you another one."
"That was my present?" Arthur said.
"Yes, did you like it?"
"Very." Merlin blushed.
"Well then, Happy birthday." Arthur got up and leaned against the wall as Merlin put his pants on.
"Now, you were saying about another one?" Merlin wiggled his eyebrows.
"How would you feel if I say… snuck into your office and took some files off your desk and bought them here so you're not bored for the whole week?" Arthur's eyes lit up.
"You would do that?"
"Of course, anything for the birthday boy." Merlin grabbed his jacket.
"Oh, and I could also try and find those pages that were missing from the files, you know, make some calls and such."
"That would be fantastic," Arthur said smiling.
"I'll be back soon and maybe, just… maybe," He said waving a hand at the bed, "we could try that again?" Arthur licked his lips and smiled.
"I'll be here waiting."
Arthur sat on his couch, watching television. He looked at his watch, quarter to five. Merlin shouldn't be taking this long. He probably ran into Morgana and she's asking what about what they did all day. And Merlin's probably blushing like the biggest idiot trying to make up some story that would get her off his back. Arthur sighed and grabbed his jacket. Oh well, might as well go and save the idiot.
Arthur walked into his building and walking up the stairs to his department. As he got to the last stair he was met by Uther.
"Arthur, what are you doing here? God, not even a day and you're already here."
"Relax, father," Arthur said pushing past him, "I just came to look for Merlin. He was going to pick some stuff up for me." Uther snorted.
"So you send Merlin to get your stuff for you so you don't come in, and then you come in anyway. That worked out nicely for you." Arthur rolled his eyes.
"Whatever. So I'm looking for Merlin, where is the moron?"
"I haven't seen him," Uther said. Arthur raised an eyebrow.
"Do you think Morgana has seen him?"
"Seen who?" Morgana said coming up to them, "And Arthur what are you doing here?"
"Never mind, I'm looking for Merlin."
"Well I haven't seen him," she said, "and I've been watching you're office non-stop on Uther's orders." Arthur glared at Uther.
"What?" he said, "I had to make sure you weren't here." Arthur sighed.
"Can we focus, where's Merlin?"
"I was thinking the same thing," Val said coming up the staircase, "I was looking for him too, see if wanted to hang out."
"And you didn't find him?"
"No, but I did find this on your front step," he said handing an envelope to Arthur.
Arthur looked at the envelope addressed to him and opened it. As he read what it said, his eyes widened in shock and he dropped the letter leaning against the wall.
"What?" Morgana said, "What did it say?" Uther picked up the letter and read the three words.
"I have Merlin."
Well, I hope that was a good enough chapter to end the year. Wow, next chapter will be in the new year, how exciting.
This was probably the longest chapter I've ever written, I think just over 6000 words.
And I know most of you will be happy that they finally did it. I know it seems a little early, but it had to happen so the story could more on.
Now, about the sex. Most of you are probably used to me writing just like mindless sex with lots of dirty talk etc. But this time, I wanted it to be real. I mean, who is to say that the character that was openly gay at the beginning can't be the one leads? I thought it was a nice change from the stereotypical gay character that had all the experience. The long scene was more about the trust and the emotional connection between the boys, rather than actually getting it on. I hope you guys liked that about it.
And so… now that's out of the way, the action begins. :D YAY! Arthur's going to have a great birthday eh? :P I know I had to have a cliffie for the new year. Sorry to those who will probs get pissed. I love you guys :P
PLEASE REVIEW IF YOU LIKED THIS CHAPTER. JUST A SMILEY OR WORD IS ENOUGH FOR ME :D
And next chapter should be up next year LOL that sounds so long even though its only a day away. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Until next time,
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