A/N: Thanks to all who have read and reviewed so far! Here's another one; I've got another, more sappy one planned to follow on this little storyline, so that should be up soon. I just love Arthur trying to take care of his servant who has absolutely no self-preservation whatsoever! :)


Moments

_Drabble Fifty-Four: Brave Part 1~

"Don't be such a coward, Merlin."

Merlin laughed shakily, clutching his arm. "For getting shot by an arrow?"

"You're an idiot for that," Arthur clarified. "You're a coward for not letting me treat it."

"Gaius has a gentler touch. It's self-preservation, not cowardice. And anyway, you don't really think I'm a coward," Merlin muttered. "When I first became your servant, you said I'm braver than I look."

Arthur smiled grimly and snagged Merlin's arm to examine it against his will. Merlin hissed.

"Well," Arthur said, "I suppose that would have actually meant something if you looked even slightly brave to begin with."