chapter2

The 18 year old Prince Arthur walked through the trees. Why did they have to come back here? It had been the best day of Arthurs life when he last saw Prince Merlin. Of course, it was Arthurs fault. He had pushed Merlin into some horse droppings. Arthur smiled at the thought of the way Merlin ran and cried.

But he thought only for a second. Because the next, he silently cursed the day his mother and father told him they would be going to visit the nearby kingdom once again. This blond prince did not want to see the big eared, annoying and very pathetic excuse for a Prince Merlin. Thats why the moment their horses had stopped in front of this kindom, Arthur told his parents he wanted to hunt and quickly disapeared before his parents could protest.

After riding his horse for about an hour and then walking for a few more, Arthur finally reached the end of the trees and sighed when he saw open water. He walked closer to the open space, mouth open at how beautiful it looked. And untouched.

Until Arthur heard a voice.

"No. Don't do that. Do you want to get sick?"

Arthur squinted as he made his way to the gentle voice.

"Morgana, you really shouldn't eat so fast." There was a giggle.

Arthur walked closer to the corner of some trees and saw a boy. Dark hair. Thats all Arthur could see because the boy was turned sideways. He could barely see the boys mouth. Arthur watched as the dark haired boy held out pieces of lettuce as he spoke to...

Arthurs brows narrowed in confusion. There was no one there. No one, except the boy himself and...

Arthur pulled out his small hunting knife as he stared at the creatures in front of the boy. A white bunny. Arthur was about to jumped out when the boy spoke again.

"Morgana? Do you think they'll leave anytime soon?"

The bunny stood staring.

The boy shook his head. "I don't want to see him."

The bunny stared again.

"Because... he's rude and a prat."

"Prat?" Arthur whispered. There was only one person who would use that word. And only one person to use it on. Arthur himself.

Arthur watched as the boy stood up. "Thanks Morgana. Come on, lets go home." The boy bent down and picked up the bunny, who seemed more then uncomfortable then he turned back around and gasped when he saw Arthur.

Arthur now saw the huge blue eyes on the boy, who was slowly backing off.

"Don't be scared." Arthur said. "I'm not going to hurt you." He looked the boy over. Thin, dark hair, bright blue eyes, same big ears. Arthurs eyes trailed back to Merlins and Arthurs heart stopped.

The boy stared back.

Arthur couldn't stop staring at the boys features. "You're prince Merlin, arent you?"

The boy stared Arthur up and down. "Who's asking?"

Arthur smiled. "Prince Prat is asking."

The boys brows narrowed. "A-Arthur?"

Arthur smiled bigger.

Merlin sighed. "What are you doing here?" He held the bunny in his hands as he walked passed Arthur.

"Who were you talking to?" Arthur asked back.

Merlin turned. "Who do you think?" He snapped. "The only friend the Prince could make. The last time you were here people didn't look at me as their prince anymore. everywhere I go they laugh."

Arthurs smile turned to a frown. "You can't be serious." But Merlins face told him different. "Merlin, they may laugh, but you're their future king. One day, they will forget that and see who you are. You are their prince. They can't survive without you."

Merlin shook his head.

"Besides... you're only 15. You still have a few years before the kindom will respect you as their true heir. Trust me , I know." Arthur chuckled.

Merlin glared.

Arthur quickly stopped himself and cleared his throat. "Why don't you show me around this place. I've never seen it."

Merlin opened his mouth to say something, but stopped and stared down at the bunny in his hands. He smiled.

"Morgana." He blushed. "Don't say that."

Arthur raised his eyebrows. "What did she say?"

Merlin shook his head. "She says you just want to be... alone."

"Alone." Arthur repeated.

"With me." Merlin chuckled.

This time Arthur blushed and turned his head.

Merlins smile slowly turned to a frown. "Y-you do?" He asked Arthur.

Arthur didn't answer.

But Merlin stared down at the bunny in his hands.

"What do you mean his hearts beating fast?" Merlin asked the fluffy bunny. Then he quickly turned to Arthur. "Love at first sight?" Merlin whispered.

Arthur quickly look back to him.

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