Merlin woke up when the light properly reaches inside the room. His mind was still groggy. His hand went to where Arthur was the night before when he realised that Arthur was awake and away, he woke up properly.

He could see that the table Arthur had used the previous evening was still a mess with documents, meaning that he would come back to the room soon. Since he needed those documents for the meeting.

Merlin stretched himself out. He felt slightly guilty for pushing Arthur about Uther. He didn't want to butt in but at the same time, he wanted Arthur to be happy and the only way that would happen is if he learns to deal with what had happened.

Arthur slowly pushed the door open, he tried to be as quiet as possible in case Merlin was still asleep.

He gave Merin a tired smile when he saw that he was awake. Merlin rubbed at his eye, giving Arthur a sleepy curious look.

"What's wrong?" Merlin's voice was thick with sleep, but Arthur could hear the worry.

For a moment he thought about telling him that everything is alright before he decided that it would be better, to tell the truth.

"Audrey told me Loararyn was down in the kitchen this morning, trying to figure out what foods I like. She said that she got a bad feeling and refused to tell her." Arthur quieted down slightly. "I also thought about what you said yesterday. I will talk to him when all of this is done."

Merlin pulled Arthur into a hug. "I am glad darling. What are you going to do about Loarayn?" Merlin pulled Arthur down next to him.

Arthur gave a laugh, glad he put the tray he bought up, down. Merlin nuzzled his face into Arthur's stomach, just holding him close and breathing in his scent of vanilla and wildflowers.

Arthur ran his hand through Merlin's hair. "I am glad that you are here darling." Merlin's voice was muffled.

There went a whoop through Arthur's stomach at the words. "And I am glad you are here. Merls?" Arthur's voice trailed off slightly.

Merlin pulled back slightly giving Arthur a curious look. "Everything alright?"

"Yeah, I just wished that I could tell the world about you. You don't know how lucky I am to have you in my life." There was a slight wonder in Arthur's voice.

The smile that Merlin gave Arthur, made him almost melt. "I love you Arthur Pendragon, more than you know." It was the first time that Merlin dared to say the words. He always felt that Arthur would leave if he finds someone better.

Arthur leaned down, giving Merlin a chance to pull back if he wanted. But Merlin leaned forward, his lips were slightly dry and chapped but were soft against Arthur's.

When he finally pulled back, "And I love you, Merlin." Arthur pushed a kiss on Merlin's nose.

"Come, it is time for breakfast." Arthur gave Merlin a soft smile. He felt like he had more energy for the day. Whatever happens, would happen, they will face it together.

Merlin and Arthur sat on the floor, in front of the heart. The fire warmed them and the food-filled them giving them energy for the day.

"Do you think that the magic test would work?" Arthur was curious. He never really seen magic in action, expected the few times Merlin had done magic in front of him.

Merlin swallowed. "It should, it is a combination of a few different spells. I hope that the one spell would keep the bindings for the rest." Merlin went quiet.

"If this doesn't work, Arthur I don't know what we will do." Merlin bit the inside of his lip. He didn't want to think of what would happen if it failed.

"If anyone can figure it out, it is you Merls. If you need help, we will try and find help Even if we need to get books from other kingdoms." Arthur gave Merlin a firm look. He would do anything to help.

Merlin gives Arthur a smile. He was glad that he didn't have to hide his magic anymore.

Somehow they will figure this out.

Loarayn almost screamed where she paced in the guest chambers. Her father had left to see if he could talk to the king.

Her eyes darted to the love potion she had made.

She would get her change she will make sure of it.

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