A/N So hello. Papaya here, and a big thank you to my best friend who has actually been bothered to update. I'm proud of you, you managed to make the last author's note short, and to anyone who's bothering to read our unnecessary author's notes, please continue commenting! We love comments.


Gwen seemed to be fine with our lie, although I didn't know whether she actually believed it. Me and Jake certainly weren't doing our best to live up to it. I awkwardly smiled and took his hand.

'Yeah we're totally married and everything. Thanks so much for not doubting every single word we've said.' I managed out of my intensely chaotic interior. Jake vigorously nodded his head, a fake smile plastered in his face. I thought Merlin was doing his best not to run out of the room.

'Oh, a secret marriage, how romantic! If there's anything I can help you with please tell me.' Gwen said. I couldn't help but really like her. Anyone else and we'd probably already be out the front door.

'They'll be needing some suitable attire. As you can see, they don't really blend in at their present state...' Merlin said gesturing to our tattered jeans and torn tops.

'Right. I'll try my best. I know Morgana had some old dresses she left by me... if I stitch them up so that they fit you- oh, almost forgot, what's in fashion again? What about your favourite colour? I have some blue cloth, and there was this velvet hood... I can shorten it-'

'I don't really have a preference. Whatever's easiest.' I interrupted, already feeling guilty that we'd imposed so much. She smiled warmly at me.

'Well, extremely sorry if it's not to your taste, but she had this gown, it was quite nice actually, but it should fit you. I don't know... should we try?'

'Yes please.' Merlin and Jake said in unison. I rose a confused eyebrow and then turned to Gwen and asked, 'Why not?'

I went into a small room and Gwen left me with a piece of clothing. It took me about 10 minutes to figure out how to put it on, but eventually I managed. It was actually quite comfortable yet pretty. I decided it would probably be best to wear it.

I casually walked out of the room, and then realised he was staring at me. And then realised he was wearing a tunic. It actually suited him.

'Nice tunic.' I said.

'That's a really nice dress.' He stuttered. I blushed, then realised one of my sleeves were of the shoulder and quickly pulled it up. We stared at each other. For an unnaturally long time. I felt... My heart flutter. Just the tiniest bit. I gulped and ignored the weird sensation.

I looked back at Jake, 'Well, where to now?'

He looked down at his toes. 'I don't know... I'm really sorry for getting you into all this trouble. I-I don't have a clue as to where we are... and as for getting you out of here- I just honestly don't know where to begin. And- and it's not like anyone else knows either. And all these lies... I'm just really sorry...'

I felt rather shocked. 'Jake... this is definitely the most fun I've had in my whole life. I couldn't be anywhere better...' I tentatively reached out to put my hand on his shoulder, 'or with anyone else better...'

He smiled at me gratefully, 'I think Gwen will let us sleep here for the night. And as for after that... we'll always find a way as long as we're together.'

Grinning, I fiddled with my dress. I had meant every single word I'd said. And I think he had too. Glancing out of the window I said 'Oh, and about the husband and wife business, don't think I've forgiven you.'

And we both shared a laugh.


A/N I'm sorry it took long to update. Also to my co-author, I'll write the next chapter, but then leave some to you. Also, I apologise that the last few chapters have been boring, and if it takes long to update, it's because we can't go to school because of the coronavirus and me and my co-author can't text.

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