chapter6

Every breath, every hour has come to this, one step closer.

(TWO MONTHS LATER)

Morgana looked at Arthur who was again making out with Merlin in the couch. The girl rolled her eyes. "Guys, our friends will be here any minute."

Merlin pulled his lips away from Arthur's. He had been straddled on the blonds lap for the past hour with their lips locked. "I want to be like this forever." He whispered.

Arthur smiled. "Me too.

The door bell rang and Morgana ran over to the door. "Guys! Fix yourself."

Merlin rolled his eyes and threw himself on the other end of the couch. Arthur stood up then helped Merlin off the couch. Morgana opened the door and Gwaine, Lance, and Nim walked in.

Nim looked around. "Emily's not here?"

Morgana shook her head. "I figured it would be best."

Lance gave her a peck on the lips. Then looked at Arthur. "Well, where is it?"

Arthur smiled then led the way. "Lance, grab that plate right there."

The teen grabbed a plate from the table then followed his friends.

Down in the basement Arthur grabbed Merlin's hand and they walked towards the pipes. "Hey. You have some visitors." Arthur smiled.

Lancelot was next to Gwaine, who's brows narrowed. He grabbed the plate from Lance's hands. "So... you're the one, eh? You're the one that put Merlin through hell? Look at me when I'm talking, bastard." He lifted the plate of oatmeal. "You want this? You want it right? You want it just as bad as Merlin did when he was down here." The teens eyes darkened. "Well, guess what, paybacks a bitch." With that he flung the glass plate to the other side of the room.

Uther growled then launged but before he could get the teen, the shackle at his ankle stopped him. He looked down and get the dirt on the floor.

Gwaine shook his head and walked towards the door. "Come on guys."

Uther's eyes widen. "Wait. Arthur... son. Can I have something to eat? Anything? Bread?"

The blond stared for a moment. "Thats up to Merlin." He looked at his love.

Merlin folded his arms and seemed to be thinking. "Beg for it." He suddenly said.

Uther's brows narrowed. "Never."

Merlin shrugged. "Come on guys."

They all turned.

"Wait! Wait! Morgana love, come to daddy." The girls brows narrowed. "Come Morgana, come on. Daddy just wants a hug."

Morgana turned and picked something up from a stack of boxes then flung it at Uther. Lancelot burst out laughing when he saw a monkey bear. He grabbed Morgana's hand and pulled her up the stairs.

Merlin shook is head and grabbed Arthur's hand. Five seconds after that, Uther was left in the dark. The man sat back down on the floor and grabbed the monkey.

XOXOXOXO

Everyone went to the living room, while Merlin held Arthur back in the kitchen. When he was sure no one was in listening reach, he looked at Arthur. "When are you going to call the cops?"

The blond shook his head. "I told you Merlin. It's up to you."

The boy took a deep breath. "I just think... I think you should make that decision."

Arthur blinked.

"I don't think I would ever be ready Arthur. Because it feels so... good to get back at him, you have no idea how good. I wanted this for what feels like forever. But it also feels wrong. And I don't think I'll ever feel safe unless he's away from us."

Arthur nodded in understanding. "Do you want to call the cops?"

Merlin gulped then shook his head.

The blond smiled. "You want me to do it?"

Merlin inhaled then nodded while holding his breath.

Arthur grabbed the phone from the counter and wrapped an arm around Merlin's shoulder then dialed. Merlin lay his head on the broad chest where he felt safe.

He finally found his prince.

I have died everyday waiting for you.
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you, for a thousand years.
I'll love you for a thousand more.

And all along I believed I would find you.
Time as brought your heart to me, I have loved you.
For a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more.

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