Authors notes: Thank you guys for the kind reviews, I'm glad you like it so far! ^.^
Sorry if this chapter isn't that good. I've been really busy today and had a lot on my mind . But I hope you like it! Oh, also, Gwen is just a bit out of charter :/
Enjoy! :)

The next morning, Merlin dressed Arthur as normal and did all his chores. It was like any other normal day. Just Merlin didn't seem happy. Of course he didn't always look cheerful when doing chores, but Arthur still asked what was wrong.

"It's nothing, Arthur." Merlin told him, but Arthur wasn't buying it.

"Come on, Merlin. Tell me. You're not normally like this. You're usually acting stupid and talking nonsense. Not quite and boring."

"You get bored when I don't talk?" Merlin asked with an amused grin.

Arthur just rolled his eyes, and turned around to pick up his sword. "Yes." Merlin looked up at him with a confused expression, and Arthur continued. "I don't have to correct you or tell you you're being an idiot." Merlin shook his head, chuckling. "So tell me what's wrong."

"I said it was nothing, Sire."

"You're calling me sire now?" Arthur sighed. "Something's wrong. Fine, if you don't want to tell me, then don't. I just want to help."

"Since when have you been helpful?" Merlin joked.

Arthur shrugged, then started to casually walk around. "Here," Merlin frowned, and was about to ask him what but then a wet sponge landed on his face. "Might help you clean." Arthur walked pass laughing, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Clotpole." Merlin mumbled under his breath. But he felt a bit better, thanks to Arthur attempting to lighten the mood. But it still didn't change the fact he needed to stop what was going to happen next. That was if he could.

Just then, Gwen walked in, and with seeing the boys laughing together, she stopped short. She had never seen them behave like this, they were usually having petty fights, not having a good time. Of course she was glad they were getting along, but it just aroused her suspicions of what the two really felt for each other. She loved Arthur, she really did. More than anything. More than her own life. She thought Arthur felt the same. He hadn't said anything, but he was always nice to her. Plus, the prince could not be gay. And Arthur would never disappoint his Father, the King, with his life choices. So really, she had nothing to worry about. Arthur was hers. Smiling, she gained her composer and said good morning to both of them.

"Good morning, Guinevere." Arthur smiled to her, and Gwen bowed. "What brings you here- MERLIN!" He turned around and glared at his manservant, who had just threw a lot of water over him, and looked like he might cry of laughter. Gwen sighed. Would they ever grow up?

"Yes, sire?" He managed to say between laughter.

"Right, now I need a new shirt!"

"Yes, you do." Merlin nodded. Arthur gave him the look he gives when he can't believe Merlin has done/said something, as if Merlin was an idiot. It just made Merlin laugh all the harder.

"Here!" Arthur pulled off his shirt and threw it at Merlin, who raised an eyebrow, grinning, and then walked off to get a clean one. "For gods sake. And clean the floor!" He sighed and turned around to Gwen. She now looked flustered and annoyed at the same time. "Sorry. As I was saying. You came into my room, because?"

"Oh.. yes.. um, I know I should have knocked. I'm sorry. But I just came to see if you were ready for your practice.. now I can see you're not." She looked pointedly away from him. "There's a new knight you will be up against."

"A new knight? How come I never heard of this until now? I train them!"

"I don't know, Arthur. But have fun!" She smiled slightly and walked out, leaving him with Merlin.

Arthur sat down on the bed waiting for Merlin to get back and thinking. A new knight? Who could that be? He should know. He's the first to be informed if someone wants to be one, and no one gets the rank of a knight without his permission, so he didn't understand how there was someone new. He was interrupted by his thoughts when Merlin shoved a clean red shirt in his face. "Gee, thanks, Merlin."

"You're welcome!" He laughed and started to clean the floor as Arthur asked.

"Well, at least you lightened up." Arthur said, voice happy again.

"Yeah.. Arthur, you know I tell you not to do something because it's a bad idea..?" Merlin started, making Arthur sigh.

"What is it now, Merlin?"

"I don't think you should practice against the new knight."

"And why not?"

"Just.. a feeling?" He shrugged.

"A feeling?" Arthur rolled his eyes. "I need to practice Merlin, no matter what knight it is against." Arthur got up and left the room, going out to practice, just like Merlin thought but much to his horror. He was not going to enjoy this, he thought rushing out after him.

I hope you like it! Next chapter should be up tomorrow! ^.^ Review and tell me what you think :)