chapter9

Merlin smiled as he and Arthur sat down for breakfast the next morning inside of Arthurs chambers. Arthur sat across from Merlin and watched as the boy dug into his breakfast.

"How'd you sleep, Merlin?"

The boy smiled as he chewed. "I slept fine."

"Good." Arthur nodded as he still watched Merlin. Arthur inhaled deep. "Merlin?"

"Hm?"

"Would you like to go somewhere with me today?"

Merlin stopped chewing and smiled. "Where?"

Arthur lightly shurgged. "I was hoping we could go for a boat ride. Just us two."

Merlin smiled as he continued chewing. "Whats a boat?"

Arthurs smile quickly faded. "A boat, Merlin. It floats on water as we sit in it."

Merlin picked up his drink. "Then what?"

Arthur brought his hand to his face and took a few deep breaths before he removed his hand. "Would you just say yes? It's funner than it sounds, I swear."

Merlin smiled still, then nodded. "I'd love to sit with you."

Arthur smiled. "Trust me, we wont only be sitting."

XOXOXOXO

Arthur walked into Morganas chambers. "It's set."

Morgana nodded. "Ok. Arthur, this is your last chance. But I still dont get why dont you just tell father Merlin is the one. That you love the boy so much, you'll take a chance on him."

Arthur sighed. "Morgana-"

"Arthur no." The brunet shook her head. "Why would you leave all this up to chance. What if you cant get Merlin to kiss you? That doesn't mean you don't love him. Or that he doesn't love you." She added.

Arthur blinked. "Morgana-"

But the young woman interupted again. "Arthur, I can see it in his eyes, as much as I see it in yours. He loves you. He doesnt know you'er the prince, yet he's still in love with you. Isn't that enough?"

Arthur sadly shook his head. "No. I need to make sure, Morgana. I dont want to end up makeing a fool of myself again."

Morgana shook her head. "What about Merlin?"

"What about him?"

"Arthur, like I said, 'I can tell he loves you'. You keeping him waiting is probaly making him feel like a fool."

Arthur nodded. "I'll take care of him." He frowned. "I mean 'it'." He shook his head. "Him." He corrected once more.

Morgana shook her head and sighed. "Make the most of today, Arthur. I dont think I can pretend I dont know you're the prince, another day."

Arthur nodded. "Todays the day." He promised.

XOXOXOXO

Merlin stared into the mirror and inhaled deep. "This is my last day. My last chance. Or i'll end up with no love. No family. A servant for the rest of my days."

Merlin frowned deep. "I can't leave with Arthur to the boat. I haven't met the prince. But, Arthur is a like a prince. He's better than a prince." Merlin smiled. "He's lovely."

He leaned in closer to the mirror. "Why Prince Arthur, so nice to meet you." Merlin giggled. "Prince Arthur." He repeated. "I like the sound of that. Arthur, a prince. My prince."

Merlin frowned. "But, Merlin. I'm not a prince." He imitated the blond. "Only if you want me to be."

Merlin smiled. "Arthur, please kiss me, Prince Arthur." Merlin frowned. His brows narrowed in confussion and he stared down. His brows raised as he saw a bump in front of his pants.

His mouth slightly opened and his blinked.

XOXOXOXO

He walked away from the chamber door with a smirk. He walked until he reached Morganas chambers. He knocked twice before walking inside, where he saw Arthur and Morgana sitting at the table and talking.

"The deal is off."

Arthur frowned and turned. "What?"

Morganas brows narrowed. "What are you talking about?"

Uthers face turned dark. "He knows who you are."

Arthurs brows narrowed. "You're lieing."

Uther shook his head. "I heard him use your title, with your name."

Morgana shook her head. "This is a trick. It has to be. Merlin doesn't-"

"He does." Uther growled loudly. "Which means tonight, Arthur will chose a bride." With that, Uther turned and left the chambers.

Arthurs brows were narrowed.

Morgana blinked. "Arthur, he doesn't. I refuse to belive it. Merlin-"

"Is just like the rest!" Arthur snarled. Then he stood up from his seat and walked to the door. "I should've known better. Why wouldn't he know about all those things? I mean the fountain, the rose, blood, a boat. He knew just how to play with me."

"Arthur please-"

"No, Morgana! You brought him into this castle, you take him out."

The brunets eyes widen. "You can be serious. You belive Uther over your true love?"

"I dont love him." Arthur hissed, then walked out of the chambers.

Morgana stood, eyes wide mouth open. Her own tears began to fall at the thought of the boy Merlins fragile heart was about to be broken.

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