Title: Clumsy is as clumsy does
Rating: PG
Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur
Character/s: Merlin, Arthur
Summary: Merlin's clumsiness would get him into trouble someday. Or maybe not.


The clumsiest servant Arthur'd ever known, Merlin could trip over his own feet without a second thought. Perhaps that was Merlin's problem. He didn't think, just rushed headlong into unwashed laundry or danger or waggle-tailed puppies. But mostly danger.

So Arthur kept him close, to stop the idiot from killing himself by stumbling over a wet rag.

Merlin eventually toppling into Arthur's arms was predictable as sunrise. What Arthur couldn't foresee was how sweet Merlin would taste when he kissed Arthur, and then, unapologetic, dove in for another.

And if they toppled onto Arthur's bed, well, clumsiness had its perks.