A/N: Not that anyone reads this story, let alone the author's note, but hey, I've been gone for a while, but I'm back. Yeah... School sucks.

Title: Dirty Little Secret

Word Count: 335 words

Genre: Comedy/Romance/Parody (more Bromance really)

Warnings: Not a Merthur oneshot. Well, unless you want it to be...

Dirty Little Secret

Arthur took a deep breath. "I love Gwen."

"Okay?" Merlin glanced at Arthur as he continued to gather his dirty laundry.

"Proper love," Arthur added, clasping his hands on his desk.

"And you're telling me this because?"

"I just dont want you to be.. Jealous," Arthur said, scrutinizing Merlin's every expression.

"Of you? Look, Gwen's my friend, not anything-"

"Jealous of Gwen."

Merlin mouthed the words, trying to figure out what that implied. He blinked once. Twice. Finally- "WHAT?"

"I know your secret. Gwen told me about your... Dress penchant. And the jewelry." Arthur seemed determined not to look Merlin in the eye. He got up and started pacing, still looking straight at the ground.

Merlin let out a shaky laugh, walking over to him. "Arthur-"

"Don't deny it," Arthur said, holding up one finger. "Its okay."

"Arthur, I'm not.. I don't-"

"You tried to hug me the other day."

Merlin spluttered. "I can't- I was trying to be supportive!"

Arthur reached out, about to lay his hand on Merlin's shoulder, but stopped and stepped back a little. "It's okay. We'll get through this. Maybe.. Maybe I should call George in. Just for a while-"

Merlin just stared at him, nonplussed. "Arthur, listen to me. I- I'm not. I don't think of you- as- I like girls!" he finally yelled, his voice transcending several octaves.

"Now, Merlin, there's no need to lie!" Arthur said sternly.

"I'M NOT-" Merlin paused, finally noticing Arthur's face. He was holding back laughter, eyes twinkling.

"You complete ass."

"You should've seen your face, Merlin!" Arthur clapped Merlin on the back, laughing loudly.

Merlin gaped at him. "What? You clotpole, cabbage-headed ignorant toad of a prince, I can't believe you would-"

"I love you too, Merlin."

Oohhh, ambiguous ending.