chapter7
Merlin awoke with a long yawn, then smiled. He bounced a little on the soft bed, they called it. He had never slept so good. The was a knock at the door and Merlin stared at it.
Another knock.
"Um... whos there?"
The door opened and a young man came inside. "Good morning. I've come with your breakfast."
"Breakfast." Merlin repeated. He wondered what the humans had for breakfast. Their dinner was very different from under the sea. Last night they had some chicken with broiled vegetables and freshly baked bread with a drink, that had Merlin feeling quite dizzy. Arthur said they called it 'wine'.
The servant layed the tray of breakfast on the table and uncovered it.
Merlin jumped off the bed and walked over to the table. "What is it?" His head shot towards the door when another voice answered.
"It's sausage with eggs and porrige."
Merlin smiled at Arthur. "Hi, Arthur."
"I belive the correct term is, 'good morning'." The blond said as he walked into the chamber. He gestered for the servant. "Will you excuse us?"
The servant nodded instead of bowed. It was told to each servant and everyone who worked at the castle last night that for the day, the formality to prince Arthur was cut. Of course they were confused as to why such a quest was fulfilled. But it wasnt their place to question the king.
"Of course." The servant left the chambers and shut the door behind him, leaving Arthur and Merlin alone.
Arthur turned back to see Merlin putting a sausage into his mouth. The brunet smiled at Arthur and nodded.
"It's good."
Arthur nodded back. "Merlin? I was hoping you would join me for a ride today."
Merlin chewed on a piece of bread. "A ride?"
Arthur nodded. "Into the far south of the town. Hopefully you have not seeing it yet."
Merlin swallowed his food. "I only saw what you showed me yesterday. And even if I did, it would be like seeing it for the first time again."
"How so?" Arthur asked.
Merlin smiled. "You make the town seem more exciting."
Arthur smiled back. "So, will you join me?"
Merlin nodded. "I'd love to." Merlin answered. Though he seemed to think he was forgetting 'something'. But 'it' was far from Merlins mind at the moment. Especially with Arthur standing in front of him.
Arthur nodded. "Eat your breakfast. Wash up, then meet me in the throne room." With that, Arthur turned towards the door.
Merlin smiled and nodded for a moment before frowning. "Arthur?"
The handsome blond turned back around.
"The throne room? Thats where we had dinner last night, right?"
Arthur chuckled.
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Merlin looked out of the carriage as it moved. He stood up and pointed at the horses. "Why are they so big?"
Arthur grabbed Merlins hand and sat him back down. Because, they eat alot. And when they eat alot they grow big. So thats why we decided they would be perfect to pull the carriage. Now... would you sit down while the carriage is moving before you get hurt."
He finally pulled Merlin so that he was sitting back down.
Merlins mouth turned to an 'oh' when the passed a huge building and Arthur pointed to a statue in front. "He was said to be the bravest man who ever walked the planet. He battled many creatures from all over the world."
Merlin smiled, then turned back to face Arthur and lost his breath when their faces were only an inch apart. But merlin didn't move away, he stood there. Their faces only an inch apart, he could almost feel Arthurs breath on his cheek.
Arthur smiled back. Merlin was so close, right now. This could be his moment. This could be the time to make his move. Arthur gulped, then leaned a little foward.
Just as he did, the carriage ran over a large bump. Making him fall backwards into his seat and making Merlin hit his head on the top of the carriage ceiling.
Merlin shut his eyes and brought his hand to his head. "Ow." He breathed.
Arthur looked up from his seat. He quickly sat back up and brought his hand to Merlins head. "Are you ok?" He whispered.
Merlin hissed and nodded. He brought his hand to his face as if expecting to see blood. When Merlin removed his hand, Arthur began to examine his head.
"You'll be ok."
Merlin nodded, then smiled. "Things sure are dangerous around here. Almost anything can hurt you."
Arthur nodded, then turned to face out the carriage, silently cursing. Arthur would need to be able to kiss Merlin sooner or later.
He hoped.
Or if not, maybe what Uther said was true. Love wasn't real, and Arthur would never get Merlin. He would have to marry that damn princess. and that just wasn't Arthurs plan.
Especially when someone like Merlin walked into his life.
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