"Merlin has a boyfriend; Merlin has a boyfriend"
"I do not, Gwen! I simply have a friend, who is a guy and we hang out a lot"
"Where exactly do you 'hang out'?" Morgana asked.
"The cinema, his house, my house, the shopping centre, the woods. This one time we spent an hour talking over Skype"
Christ, I'd revealed too much, I felt my cheeks going red: again. This seems to be a recurring theme throughout the last week. I was always blushing when we spoke about Mordred.
But, it was true I suppose, I had spent every day this week either with Mordred or talking to him. We have been texting constantly; updating each other about what's going on in our lives and what we were doing later. Making plans to meet each other and see movies and he even invited me to his birthday party. Oh wait!
"He has invited us to his birthday party this Saturday! Please come! I won't know anyone there!"
"Are you sure there will be others going? I mean: he isn't exactly 'Mr Cool' or, at least that's what Arthur tells me" Morgana said.
"Wait, how does Mordred know your brother?" Freya asked
"They are both on the rugby team. Camelot Knights, is it?"
"I know Mordred's not exactly cool, but, he's talking to people in his lessons now and making lots of friend! Loads of people are going!"
"Like who?" Freya asked
"Well, his rugby team all said yes; well, except from Leon because he's busy; everyone in Biology and his English class!"
The girls all took a moment to think about it, then Gwen said "Well, if you guys go, I will too"
"Well, we can't abandon Merlin" Freya said playfully.
"And, it would be fun to watch them flirt" Morgana beamed.
"Alright, we're in" the trio said together.
"Where is it though?" Gwen asked
"Do you know the Unicorn? On Romley Road?"
"Oh okay, let's meet there at eight then" Gwen said.
"Sounds awesome! Now, if you excuse me: Mordred and I are getting coffee in Café Dragon"
"Have fun on your date, Merlin!" Morgana shouted
I then walked towards Café Dragon full of spirit and ready to see Mordred. I admit, I was becoming a bit love sick, but hey! What are you going to do?
When I walked in to the café, I looked around the crowds of students trying to see Mordred, he was sitting alone in the corner with two coffees in front of him. Typical him.
"Hey Mordred. How are you?"
"Merlin, hi!" He quickly stood up and walked towards me. "I'm fine thanks, yourself?"
"I'm great thanks, the girls said they'd come Saturday!"
"That's great!" he beamed. He then leaned forwards towards me and grabbed my hands. He pulled me close and squeezed me tight. I our bodies merged and he looked straight into my eyes and I couldn't help but hold my breath. We both then closed our eyes leaned in and I felt his lips touch mine. The warmth of his lips against mine was magnificent, like opening presents on Christmas day. I opened my mouth first and felt his tongue against mine and time slipped away. I don't know how long we stood there kissing, but it felt amazing.
"Mordred? Is that you?" The voice seemed distant and worried. Mordred pulled away and I looked over to see Arthur and the other rugby players all standing there looking at us.
Crap.
"Oh, hi guys. This is Merlin. Merlin, this is Arthur, Lance, Percy, Gwaine, Leon and Elyan"
"Hi guys, I think I already know most of you, right?"
"Yeah, you're friends with my sister: Morgana, right?" Arthur said
"Yeah, she's lovely. And, you're Gwen's brother" I said to Elyan.
"That's right! She has nothing but good things to say about you, Merlin! Glad to meet you" he said whilst shaking Merlin's hand.
"Right, anyway. We will see you at training Mordred" Arthur said and they all walked off.
"Are you alright? I mean, did they know you were…"
"Gay?" I just nodded "Well, I didn't tell them, but, I thought it was quite obvious. I mean, I was telling them about how I had a crush on this cute guy from my Science class.
I blushed again "cute?"
"Well, more hot" and he then leaned back in and we started kissing again.