Arthur paced slightly as servants bought in the bathing water, Merlin would return soon and Arthur truly hoped that it would go better today.
He wants to be with Merlin fully if he would have him, that means he needs to get used to the touched without wanting to faint.
He had already eaten a small bowl of gruel and at least it didn't felt like he was going to puke it up. He scratched slightly at his arms. He was still nervous, he never had seen Merlin without clothing on or just in small clothes.
Arthur almost jumped when the door closed behind him, showing that the last servant was out. He took a deep breath, he was safe here. Merlin won't hurt him, he had shown it time and again.
When Merlin arrived was the water at the right temperature, it would stay warm with the fire going next to it.
Merlin easily walked over to Arthur, just looking him deep in the eyes. "How would you like to do this darling?" Merlin pressed a kiss onto Arthur's head. It was a busy day for both, with the wedding around the corner.
"Can we try with just our small clothes on please?" Arthur was red in the face again.
"Of course." Merlin gave him a small smile, he would do anything to help Arthur. He gently squeezes Arthur's shoulder.
"Remember if you want to stop, just say it." Merlin gave Arthur a stern look when they had talked the previous night Arthur had to admit that he would have forced himself past his comfort zone.
With a nod from Arthur, both turned around taking off their clothes. Merlin was the first one to get into the bath, just waiting for Arthur.
Merlin could see a slight trembling in Arthur's hands, but there was a look of determination coming from him, that kept Merlin quiet.
Arthur forced himself to breath, he is safe. The water was warm against his skin and the extra heat coming from Merlin made him blush. This was nicer than he would have expected. Merlin touched was soft and kept to his arms for the moment.
After a few minutes, Merlin gently pulled Arthur closer to him. He allowed Arthur the time to get used to the contact when he felt him relax against him, he placed a kiss on Arthur's head.
Arthur felt save and loved. Merlin kept to places that wouldn't trigger Arthur, even though at one point or another the boundaries would have to be pushed again.
Merlin kept his hand on Arthur's back, as Arthur was curled into his shoulder. "May I kiss you?" Merlin's voice was soft.
For a moment it was silent before Arthur nodded. "Yes." He remembered that Merlin wanted him to be verbal on answers. There were no hesitations in his voice.
His eyes were bright and for a moment Merlin couldn't help but think that he had found an angel as an omega.
Merlin moved forward slightly, his face centimetres away from Arthur's. Giving him the change to move away if he would want it.
Arthur closed the space between them. Merlin's lips were slightly chapped but warm and soft against his.
There was no used of tongue, or teeth clacking together. The kiss was chasted but long and filled with a longing Arthur wished he had the answer too.
The days passed in such a whirlwind that Arthur didn't have the time to worry about the upcoming marriage.
In the evenings they would bath together slowly processing from just small clothes to completely nude. The kisses between them would get more, and for the most part, Arthur could ignore the fact that his father is coming.
The day of the wedding was a big affair, even if it was just the kingdom celebration. Arthur had quickly learned that Merlin was loved by the whole kingdom. That almost ever one that was close to the castle knows Merlin personally.
He could admit to himself that he was slightly scared, he was scared of what would come, but for the moment he just wants to enjoy the time they would have together.
Arthur was deep in thought as the seamstress made a small adjustment to the clothes he would wear in the afternoon.
Merlin stood in his room, just as deep in thought, something was screaming at him. Soon something was going to happen, and it involved Arthur. He took a breath, with a conscious thought he made his way to the knights quarters.
When he stood in front of Gwain, he knew he would make the right choice.
"Gwain, I have a bad feeling that something is going to happen soon. I want you and Borne guarding Arthur in shifts please." Something was pleading in Merlin's voice, that made Gwain bow. No teasing or jokes.
He could feel how worried Merlin was.
"Of course Sire. I will go and talk to Borne now. One of us will be with Arthur full time." Gwaine gave Merlin a worried look before he hurried off.
Merlin pressed the bridge of his nose, he hoped that the feeling would go away soon. It was his wedding day after all. He wants to make sure Arthur has the day he deserves.
Merlin was silent as he made his way back to his chambers to get dressed. There was finally some sense of calm in his heart.
When the wedding started Merlin couldn't keep his eyes off Arthur, the shimmering rose pink he was dressed in, complemented his eyes.
The druid was an old man, giving ceremonies at many weddings, he knew what ritual they wanted. He chanted quietly as he tied the twine around there hands. For a moment it was just the two of them.
With a loud voice, the man asked Arthur:
"Do you promise to submit to your alpha? Do you promise to love and cherish the bond between you two? "
Arthur's voice was slightly shaky as he said yes.
The man then turned to Merlin. Arthur didn't know that Merlin had added something to the promise.
"Do you promise to protect, cherish and love your omega with your whole soul? Do you promise to try and make sure that no harm would ever befall him?"
Merlin's voice was firm as he answered. "Yes."
"Now take a sip of this wine." The druid handed the chalet to Arthur.
The wine was warm and overly sweet on Arthur's tongue, he managed to drink it without making a face before he handed it to Merlin.
Merlin didn't even taste the wine, his eyes were trained on Arthur.
"Omega Arthur, you may now bite your mate."
Arthur leaned forward as the druid chanted. He bitted down as hard as he could over Merlin's scent gland, for a moment Arthur was sure that he would die, as the blood flowed his mouth, almost making him spit it out.
Merlin's hand was warm against his back, and it grounded Arthur slightly as he gave a soft whimper.
"Alpha Merlin, you may bite your mate." The druids' voice went louder.
Merlin's teeth grazed Arthur's scent gland he could feel him tensing up slightly. With a soft huss, Arthur relaxed again.
The bite made Arthur groan, his hand tightened around Merlin's shirt.
"Merls." There was a slight panic in Arthur's voice as he suddenly felt dizzy, he could feel a cramp and then slick starting.
Merlin easily picked Arthur up. "Shh." Merlin's voice was low. The twinge disappeared into their skin.
Arthur forced himself to breath, to work through the panic. A natural heat happens every three to four months. It was normally painful and lonely. Now he was just scared for the pain.
He could smell Merlin's pheromones around him, and it felt like he was drinking from a river after not having water for a few days.
His hands tightened against Merlin's shoulder. He could hear people screaming with joy in the background.
When he came to his scenes again, where they in Merlin's chambers. Well, he guesses it was their chambers now.
The clothes he had on felt too tight and hot, the desperation to be against Merlin frightened him. Another huss and he could feel Merlin's hand running through his hair.
"Merlin…" Arthur trailed off. His face was hot and he could feel the slick spreading between his legs, making him feel ashamed.
"I have you, darling." Merlin's voice was soft, he knows that there is no real rhyme with heats and he could feel his own rut coming on.
But at the moment, he just wanted Arthur to calm down slightly. "Breath for me darling, you are safe." Merlin just kept on running his hand through Arthur's hair. With felt even smoother than normal.
Arthur pulled Merlin closer to him. Merlin gently kisses his neck, making Arthur moan and twitch slightly. When Merlin suddenly licked over the bonding mark, it felt like a jolt moved through Arthur and he jumped.
Merlin did it for a second time, he could smell the slick getting more. Arthur squirmed slightly under him and he immediately pulled away.
"You alright darling?" Merlin stayed still, waiting for an answer.
Arthur's breathing was coming slightly faster, and his face and ears were red. "W-want you." His voice sounded weak in his own ears.
"I'm here, you have my darling. I will take care of you." Merlin pressed a chaste kiss to Arthur's lips. When he pulled away, he started to help Arthur undress. Pressing kiss everywhere he could.
Arthur felt unsure about everything, but at the same time, was this so different from what he ever experienced. Merlin made him feel grounded and his scent was intoxicating.
Woods and water, the warmth were what Merlin smelt like. Arthur pressed his face near Merlin's scent gland just taking in everything.
He squirmed slightly when Merlin's hand touched his lower back, for a moment he froze up. Merlin pulled back.
"Are you okay?" Merlin was slightly breathless from kissing Arthur's body.
"Ye-yeah, just fe-felt strange for a moment." Arthur's voice came out slightly broken. He reached up to Merlin again, pulling him back down onto him.
Merlin gave him another kiss, then one more on his nose and other on the tip of his eyebrow. He just held Arthur for a few seconds, kissing his face.
His hand down Arthur's back, stopping at his tailbone, for a moment, giving him a chance to get used to the feeling.
When he felt Arthur was completely lax, still squirming slightly, Merlin gently pushed his tights a little bit wider. Settling down between his legs.
Merlin kept a firm eye on Arthur's reaction, even while his mind was screaming at him to claim his omega, that he needs to breed him.
Arthur's eyes were wide as he watches Merlin, his breathing came out in little puffs. He jumped slightly when there was a finger against his hole.
Merlin didn't push in, just traced the rim with the pad of his finger. After a while, Arthur started to pressed back onto the digit.
He let out a puff of air when Merlin curled his finger into him. He could feel another rush of slick soaking everything.
Merlin playing him like a fiddle, by the time a third finger was inside him, he could understand why Merlin told him it would be pleasurable. There was a spot inside him that Merlin kept on hitting with his fingers, making him moan.
When Merlin pulled his fingers out, giving him another kiss, he whined at the empty feeling.
Merlin gently took his legs, allowing him to fold it around his waist. He was gentle as he pushed into Arthur, it didn't feel like he had stretched him at all. So he worked his way him with pushing too much.
When he was finally inside Arthur, Merlin had to force himself to think of the nastiest shit he had seen, Arthur was warm and tight around him. He paused for a few moments giving Arthur time to get used to the feeling.
When Arthur finally nodded that he could move, he did just that.
Arthur clung to him, whimpering everyone once in a while, his voice low as he repeatedly said Merlin's name.
When Merlin felt like he wouldn't last much longer, he gently jerks Arthur off with the motions of his trusts.
Arthur spilled over his stomach and Merlin's hand, he could feel Merlin's knot growing inside him, making him groan and gave a last weak spurt.
Merlin came with a groan. He gave a last kiss to Arthur's temple. Before he sank down behind Arthur, pulling him against his chest.
He closed his eyes as they cuddled together.
The heat lasted for another three days before they were able to leave the room.