okay , seeing as a lot of you liked my 'merlin shut up ' fic and said the only bad thing about it was that it was short. so i have decided that this will now become a mini series of Merlim & Arthur one shots always including the line "Merlin Shut up" hope you guys like them :) another one will be posted soon .
"I'm just saying that it's dangerous Arthur. I mean what's fun about getting ten bells knocked out of you?" Merlin said dumping the prince's armour onto the table in Arthur's chambers. The future king was silent, much to Merlin's surprise.
"You're too carless Arthur" Merlin said as the prince rolled his eyes behind Merlin's back.
"- but let me remind you, your highness, you are not invincible"
"Merlin…" Arthur said walking away from his manservant and over to his bed.
"…you think you are…" he continued.
"Oh Merlin…" Arthur said again, removing his sword belt.
"But you're not!" he said.
"MERLIN" Arthur turned to suddenly face his best friend. The two just looked at each other with longing; Merlin's eyes began to glaze over with tears. All he said was "I'm scared Arthur" smiling sadly.
"Why?" the prince asked.
"I don't know, it might have something to do with the fact you might die…" he said, his voice soon dry and tears spilling over he tried to stay strong but his façade began to crumble under Arthur's watchful eyes. "-and I don't care if this sounds soppy or silly but… I can't imagine living without you"
The prince felt his eyes sting and he could feel the tears threatening to fall. "Merlin…shut up and get over here" he said. In a matter of seconds, Merlin had rushed across the room and into Arthur's arms. He wrapped his arms around his master's waist and buried his face into Arthur's chest. Arthur took Merlin willingly into his arms and began to stroke Merlin's hair. They stayed like this till Arthur lifted Merlin's chin and claimed his lips with his own.
The kiss was soft and gentle but both men could feel the desperation of it. Arthur didn't know how long it would be till he saw Merlin again and that killed him inside. But he had to venture on this quest, for his father, his people and his future kingdom.
They both parted lips but didn't move an inch from each other's arms. Arthur leaned his forehead against Merlin's as Merlin let out a shaky.
"Better?" Arthur whispered.
Merlin closed his eyes and nodded slightly.
Arthur placed his hand on Merlin's cheek and brushed his thumb tenderly over Merlin's soft skin. Opening his eyes to stare at Arthur intently, Merlin said "come back to me".
Arthur smiled "now who's giving orders?" they both laughed softly "although, I kind of like this new found authority Merlin" the prince continued, teasing his most loyal servant.
"Prat" Merlin said smiling, his eyes glistering and full of warmth.
Once again Merlin buried his neck into the crook of Arthur's neck, enjoying the scent and the feel of him.
"I'm going to miss you Arthur" Merlin whispered.
Now it was Arthur who smiled sadly. "I know. I'm going to miss you too Merlin."
no flames please .
