Well, it's been a while! Stupid Internet's been down, so haven't been able to post… I've been sat on a few chapters for a while… so you can't blame me!

Their Day

Chapter 7

Arthur raised his goblet to his lips and surveyed the room. Gaius was sat at the end of the long table deep in conversation with Geoffrey; Gwaine, Elyan and Percival were sprawled in their chairs with merry looks on their faces; Merlin was chatting animatedly with Lancelot on Arthur's left and on his right, sat Guinevere – his beautiful, beautiful wife.

He watched her for a while. She was listening intently to Leonora as she gushed about how beautiful the ceremony was and how proud she was of her.

Arthur gazed at her, watching her hand as she gently stroked the material of her dress under the table with her thumb. Discreetly, Arthur slipped his hand under the table and wrapped it gently around hers. She visibly relaxed but didn't look round at him; she just continued listening to Leonora and began stroking the back of his hand. Her hair still hung perfectly down her back, her eyes bright and her face radiant.

'Are you alright, Arthur?' Leonora asked.

'Yes – fine thank you.' He smiled. 'Gwen, I think we should start the dancing now.'

Gwen's face fell slightly. 'Alright.'

Arthur smirked. 'You'll be fine.' he whispered.

She smiled weakly and nodded. Arthur looked over at the musicians in the corner and nodded curtly. Immediately, they began playing a waltz.

Arthur led Gwen by the hand to the middle of the room, as the whole hall hushed in anticipation. Arthur squeezed her hand, smiled and bowed theatrically. She blushed, smirked and curtsied a little, bowing her head. He took her hand in his left, and settled his other on her waist. Gwen took a deep breath and smiled up at him, bravely.

'Ready?' whispered Arthur.

'No.'

Arthur smirked. 'You'll be fine. Just follow my lead.'

And Arthur began to dance. He stepped forwards abruptly, forcing her to tilt her head to look up at him. He stepped back, pulling him with her, and began waltzing around the room. Gwen smiled up at him.

'How am I doing?' she whispered.

'Very well. You look wonderful.'

'I think you're a little biased.' She said, smiling up at him.

'No – not at all! What would make you think that?' he said with mock surprise.

She giggled and nestled her head on his chest, as Leon led Leonora onto the dance floor followed by numerous couples twirling and waltzing around Arthur and Gwen. Out of the corner of her eye, Gwen spied Elena sitting on her chair at the long table, and casting sideways glances at Gwaine, who was sitting trying not to catch her eye.

'Arthur. Look over there.' Gwen murmured and gestured with her head. Arthur turned and smiled. Gwaine had looked over at Elena and she was smirking at him coyly. He blushed and looked pointedly away. Arthur caught his eye, smiled and gestured his head toward Elena. Gwaine looked shocked and looked over at Elena, then back at Arthur.

Arthur mouthed. 'Ask her!'

Gwaine stood up, looked determinedly at Elena and strode over to her, bowed low and kissed her hand. She smiled, took his hand and stood up. Gwaine led a grinning Elena onto the dance floor, and fell into step with the rest of the couples. Elena looked over at Gwen and grinned excitedly at her. Gwen grinned back and laughed softly.

'Do I hear more wedding bells?' Gwen asked, amused.

'Well, I dunno… you know Gwaine. But if anyone can make an honest man out of him, it'd be Elena.'

'I hope so. Goodness knows how headstrong there kids are gonna be!'

Arthur chuckled. 'Let's not get ahead of ourselves! They're only dancing!'

'And you were only staying in my house for undercover during a jousting tournament!'

'Haha.' Arthur said sarcastically.

I think I'll leave it there. I like this – and I totally think Elena and Gwaine should get together. That would be awesome! Love you guys!

xxx