chapter8

Arthur had told the carroaige driver to stop, so he and Merlin could get off. The blond first, then he reached out a hand to help Merlin out.

Merlin grabbed the hand with a smile. His mouth open at the sight in front of them. "Oh my gosh." He stared around at the trimmings hanging around the houses and the lamp posts. And the smells that hit his nose. Everybody was outside and talking and playing.

Arthur smiled. "You like it? It's a festival."

Merlin nodded. "Yeah." He frowned a tiny bit. "But whats going on?" He turned to Arthur.

The blond smiled. "Every year on the same night, the towns people come out here. Because tonight you can see shooting stars." Arthur pointed to the sky.

"Shooting stars." Merlin repeated. "Whats the difference between those and real stars?"

Arthur smiled. "Shooting stars move so fast, that if you turn away for even a second you would miss seeing it." Then he shrugged. "Plus, it's said that if you wish on one, your wish will come true."

Merlin stared. "More wishes?"

Arthur nodded. "More wishes." He repeated.

Merlin smiled. "I love it here. Almost everything you see can make a wish come true."

"Thats right. And, I have the perfect place for you and me to see the wishing stars."

XOXOXOXO

They reached the top of the small hill. Arthur reached out his hand again to help Merlin up the rest of the way. When he turned, Merlin smiled at the view of the town.

"Wow. Look at all the lights." Then he pointed. "And the castle."

"It is beautiful, isnt it?" Arthur said.

Merlin nodded, then stared down at the ground they stood on. "Arthur?"

"Mm?"

"Do you belive in true love at first sight?"

Arthur looked from the town to Merlin. "Yes. I do."

Merlin pulled a small smile on his lips and turned to Arthur. "How about love at first sight that happens twice?"

Arthur frowned. "You fell in love twice?"

Merlin smiled sadly and stared back at the ground. "If... I was suppose to fall in love with one person, but they weren't the one-"

"You mean the prince." Arthur stated.

Merlin just smiled. "And I fell for someone else," He stared back at Arthur. "Would you count as my prince?"

Arthur stood staring for a moment, until Merlins words sunk in. Then he smiled. "Are you calling me your prince charming?"

Merlin blushed, then he turned and walked towards a tree that stood behind them, then sat down on the cool grass.

Arthur eyes followed Merlin, until he got his feet to follow too. He sat next to the boy and watched as Merlin bit his bottom lip and played with some grass.

"Merlin?" The blond whispered.

Merlins eyes trailed from the grass to Arthurs green eyes. He inhaled deep and scooted closer. "Arthur." He whispered.

"Merlin." The blond whispered again. He leaned in closer to the full pink lips. They were close, closer than before. Arthur could feel Merlins breath on his face. He brought his hand to the boys face and pulled him closer...

Just then, there were lights in the sky.

Merlin pulled away and quickly got to his feet.

Arthur bit his bottom lip and slammed his fist in the grass.

"Did you see that!" Merlin asked.

Arthur shut his eyes and took a deep breath, then spoke as calm as he could, since Merlins curiousness wasn't his fault. "Yes, Merlin. I saw it."

"Another one!" Merlin pointed.

"Yes. The wishing stars are beautiful, Merlin." Arthur inhaled deep and brought his hands to his head.

XOXOXOXO

"Master." The slimy creature swan up to the dark Merman. "He only has one day left. Tomorrow at sunset, the boy will be yours."

Cenred stared into the water buble that had Merlin and the young human prince inside of it. "I don't think so." He said.

"But, Master-"

Cenred shook his head. "No." He said low. "This... Prince Arthur is going to ruin everything." Heis eyes turned darker.

"But he is not the prince in the book, Master."

Cenred shook his head. "It does not matter. That wasn't in the contract. The deal was for my nephew to find the human prince. And for said prince to kiss him. They are getting too close."

"What will you do, Master?"

Cenred got off his seat and swan towards a pile of seaweed. He reached behind it and pulled out a book. Then reached around his neck and pulled out Merlins golden seashell.

"I will have to make the prince fall for someone else." Then he smiled darkly.

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