chapter3

Merlin was walking for a few minutes. Arthur following right behind him, calling the younger princes name.

But Merlin didn't want to talk to Arthur. Arthur was always a bully. Even after Merlin had told Arthur how he felt about him all those years ago. The prat just laughed in Merlins face and walked away. Merlin couldnt let that happen again. He couldn't go through the pain of having Arthur leave if they got too close. The pain of Arthur laughing in his face again if this was just a joke.

Was it a joke?

Merlin didn't want to leave and later find out that it could all be true. That Arthur really had feelings.

The thoughts ran through his head for a few minutes more. Until it became too much for Merlin and he turned around, causing Arthur to almost bump into the dark haired boy.

"Why are you doing this?" Merlin asked.

Arthur shook his head. "W-"

"You come back here after all these years... and you think you can just come back into my life. Especially after what you did?" Merlins brows narrowed. "Why?"

Arthur stared for moment. "I..." He sighed. "I was a kid. Thats what kids do. They push each-"

Merlin shook his head. "Not that. Why did you laugh in my face?" His eyes started to water. He sniffled. "When you knew how I felt."

"I..."

"Face it, Arthur. We were never friends. And if we were never friends... how can we be anything more?"

"Merlin, I-"

"Please, Arthur. After my 16th celebration two days from now, go home. And don't come back." Merlin turned and continued walking.

"Merlin, pl-"

Merlin turned back around. "I mean it Ar-" Merlin was cut off by lips on his." He could do nothing but stay frozen. He wanted to push Arthur away. But this was a dream come true. Plus there was the fact that he couldn't help his eyes flutter close. Merlin inhaled into the kiss. He hadn't even noticed he had dropped Morgana from his hands.

The small bunny watched with tiny blue eyes.

Merlin brought his hands to Arthurs shoulders, just as Arthur brought his hand to the back of Merlins head. Deeping the strong yet soft kiss.
Arthur sucked on Merlins top lip. His tounge slid over Merlins bottom lip.

Arthur pulled away and saw Merlin, just as the dark haired princes eyes fluttered back open.

Merlin inhaled deep, then smiled.

Arthur smiled back. "You're beautiful."

Merlin stared for a moment longer, before his smile lightly faded. "What?" Merlin asked.

"I said-"

"I know what you said." Merlin pulled away from Arthur. Then he began walking again.

Arthur stood staring confused for a second before running after Merlin.

XOXOXOXO

Merlin had walked the rest of the way home. Both queens were waiting at the front of the castle and both turned to their sons when they saw Merlin walking and Arthur on the horse.

Arthur trying to speak and Merlin completely ignoring him.

"Merlin. Tell me what I said to make you angry."

Merlin glanced back. "Stop it, Arthur. Not in front of my mother." Merlin hissed.

"Merlin? Where have you been?"

Merlin turned back to his mother. "I was... in the fields."

The Queen sighed. "What have I told you about running off without any guards?"

"I wasn't far." Merlin argued.

The Queen sent her son a look. "We'll discuss this later, son. We have company at the moment. Go and change your clothes."

Merlin looked down at the floor and nodded once. Then he walked passed his mother.

Arthur watched as Merlin walked with his head down. With the Queen upst with her son right now, Arthur knew Merlin wouldn't be able to get some free time with visitors at the castle. Arthur was just going to have to get Merlin alone after dinner that night.

XOXOXOXO

Merlin walked into his chambers and slammed the door. When he heard something fall, he turned to the side and saw a servant was in the room.

"Your highness." The young mans voice shook.

"Leave me." Merlin didn't noticed the look the servant had given him because of the tone of his voice. Merlin was never rude to his servants. But of course, the servant couldn't do anything about it. Merlin was the prince, and even though people outside of the castle didn't respect the prince as they should, the people who worked inside the castle had no choice. So the servant bowed and left.

Merlin watched as the servant left. Then he sighed and threw himself on his bed.

So Arthur was just like the rest. Of course, Arthur didn't kiss Merlin because he was a prince. Arthur was a prince himself.

No.

Arthur kissed Merlin because he thought he was good looking. Not because he loved him.

And that was the reson Merlin was now crying. It seemed he would never find true love.

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