Gaius watched patiently from his window as Merlin talked to Gwen, laughing every once in a while, with the basket of herbs he had asked him to collect for him.
He smiled fondly as Merlin placed a gentle kiss on Gwen's cheek before walking away, waving crazily. He then chuckled quietly when Merlin was hit over the back of the head by Arthur before he dragged him towards the training grounds by his red neckerchief.
He always wondered why it took Merlin so long to do the chores he was given, know he realized; the poor boy already had so much on his plate.
Gaius turned around, clapped his hands together and smiled. He looked around his small kitchenette. Tonight he would make Merlin a special meal to reward him for all that he has done; god knows the boy needed it.