Arthur had the best dream ever, Merlin lived with him in the castle. Ruling over Camelot together. He rolled over in his sleep.
"Merlin... mmmh..."
"Who's Merlin?"
"What the-" He fell of his bed. His mother was sitting on the side of his bed. "Mother."
"Good morning, my dear. who's Merlin? Must be quite a girl to catch your attention."
Arthur looked at her. He just couldn't lie to her.
"...Mother, I... Merlin isn't..."
"Oh. That's... you know, it's actually not that much of a surprise. You never did have any interest in girls."
"...I met him two days ago... and I talked to him yesterday..."
"Do you like him?"
"...Yeah... A lot."
"As long as you're happy, sweetheart."
"...You're too kind, you know that?"
"It has been mentioned."
Arthur chuckled. he'd always had a better bond with his mother.
"Ehm... I'm going back today."
"Good. Get that boy. I'll take care of your father."
"Thank you, mother. Maybe if I ever get the courage, I can ask him to come with me."
"I'll look forward to that."
the rest of the morning Arthur got ready with a huge smile plastered on his face. Morgana and Guinevere had noticed too. they were watching him from the window.
"Gwen, tell the stableboy that if Arthur asks to get his horse, he prepares 2 others. We're following him."
"Yes, Morgana, I'll be right at it."
In his tower Merlin was worried, he'd forgotten to tell Arthur his mother would come. he hoped Arthur would come before or after her. she'd kill him if she found out.
"Merlin!"
The call of his name startled him, but when he looked down he saw Arthur and he started smiling. he quickly got the rope from where he'd hid it. When Arthur reached the window, Merlin blushed. remembering what he said the day before.
"So... You eh... like me?"
"Told you yesterday, didn't I? let's pull the rope in. Oh God!"
"What?"
"Your mother."
"..." Merlin froze, this wasn't good. he pulled the rope in, quickly. "Hide, underneath my bed. before she's here."
"Merlin, trow your hair down!"
"Coming!"