Sorry for taking so much time to update but I got super loaded with school work.
So here's chapter 4!
The next one will be a Gawain centered chapter, to see how he handles all this: p
Enjoy!
Life in Camelot wasn't so bad after all.
Ever since King Arthur had appointed Evelyn as a second court physician, she actually didn't feel so bored has she had been at the beginning.
Evelyn quickly became good friends with Merlin, who took a lot of his time to explain to her how things worked here in Camelot. One other thing Evelyn did was to learn either from Gaius or from books was the knowledge of plants. At the beginning she didn't thought about it, but being a doctor with no equipment or medication wasn't so easy. But nonetheless, she learned pretty quickly and proceeded to keep a stock of everything she thought she might need. Of course, she would have given anything for a pair of gloves, a stethoscope and some morphine from time to time.
Other than that, she loved living in Camelot.
But one thing bordered her a little… Gawain. She didn't really understand what was going on between them or if it could even be considered as "something".
They went for a drink some time ago but nothing more. Of course he was busy, she was busy but still.
Evelyn liked Gawain. She liked him from the moment they got out of the prison cell.
And not to mention all those rumors that she kept hearing around the Castle. Apparently every serving girl was in love with him. Was she now one of them?
She walked past the training area and she saw him. He was fighting with Percival. She could hear him laugh from where she was. She smiled.
But she could also hear a bunch of girls giggling near her.
She rolled her eyes and left.
What she didn't know, was that Gawain actually saw her watching him.
A week later
The King had organised a tournament.
Camelot was suddenly buzzing with people from all around the kingdom. Evelyn didn't think that much people would come.
But a tournament also meant that she, Gaius and even Merlin had to attend if someone would get hurt.
Evelyn was standing on the side of the jousting area with Merlin.
-So what is the point of this tournament exactly? She asked Merlin
-It's merely for fun, but mostly for kingdom. It's a way of maintaining good relations between the kingdoms
Merlin could see that Evelyn wasn't convinced.
-And people don't actually kill themselves. They are rules and last one standing wins.
-But they do get wounded?
- Sometimes yes.
-So it's merely a contest? Men beating each other with weapons for fun?
-Kind of…
Evelyn smirked
-And who usually wins at this tournament? She asked
Merlin laughed
-Arthur.
-Really?
-Yes. Although there was one time he won because of Gawain.
-No way!
They heard trumpets; it was the signal that the first round was to start.
-Better go and prepare your stuff; it's going to start soon.
-Right. See you later then.
Evelyn left and went to what she thought was the medical tent…It wasn't.
Instead she came in on Sir Gawain… getting dressed.
-OH… I'm so sorry!
He was shirtless. It took all her energy to try to concentrate not staring at him and his body…
He was pretty cut. Different from the modern significance of cut, but still…
What are you doing, don't stand there. She though
-I thought that was the medical…whatever. I'm going to go now, before I embarrass myself even more.
She turned around to leave.
-Wait.
Evelyn stopped.
-Aren't you going to wish me luck? He asked
-It's customary for a Lady to give a token of luck to a Knight…he said with grin on his face and still hadn't put a stupid his shirt on.
Evelyn smiled; and turned around to face him. She didn't really have anything to give him but somehow she was thinking about it.
Then, she didn't know what went through her but she walked to him, tip toed and kissed him on the cheek.
-Good Luck, she said softly
What are you doing, she though
She left quickly.
While she was walking away, her thought were erupting like a volcano
Get a grip…you're a doctor for crying out loud.
It's like you've never seen this before.
And why on earth did I kiss him?
Oh shut up!
Rethinking the scene, she soon realised
Oh lord he is never going to let this go.
The tournament went well. A couple of minor cuts, bruises, one concussion and one broken collarbone
And, not that she was even surprise, but this year, Sir Gawain won.
Evelyn smiled has she saw the celebrations starting.
Later
During the evening, Evelyn couldn't assist to the celebrations because she needed to keep an eye on some knights who were more in a critical state than others. One of them was Sir Richard, who received a severe blow to the head and suffered from a concussion.
Another knight came in.
-My Lady, I'm Sir Philip. I just came to incure of my friend Sir Richard.
-That is very nice of you. He is sleeping now. He should be back on his feet in a couple of days. But he won't be able to fight or train for at least two weeks to make sure the body has fully recovered.
-I thank you for this information.
-You are welcome.
When Sir Philip left, it was already late; Evelyn decided it was time to retire for the night.
On her way back to her chambers, she crossed paths with a very drunk Gawain.
-Ah, My lucky charm, he said with a wide smile
- I heard congratulations were in order.
- Oh well, I am the best you know.
Evelyn laughed a little.
-Really? I thought you had to let Arthur win.
-Nah…Not always.
There was a moment of silence during which, even in his drunken state, Gawain couldn't keep his eyes away from Evelyn's face.
It made Evelyn uncomfortable
-So… she started to say
Gawain closed the gap between them, blocking her in against the wall.
-Did you know that Evelyn means hazelnut?
What?
Evelyn rolled her eyes and smiled.
-No it doesn't.
-Yes it does. And it fits perfectly well…, he aid bringing his face so close to her that she could feel his breath on her cheek
- Hazelnut, just like the color of your eyes.
He's so drunk, thought Evelyn
There was another silence…and for a moment there, Evelyn though he was going to kiss her…
You are so falling for him, you idiot.
She then forgot everything. From the rumors to his drunken state and only memories of him with no shirt on came flowing back in her mind.
Oh kiss me already…she thought
They stayed there staring at each other.
But then, a bunch of people, mostly knights, came out of nowhere.
-Gawain what are you going,
- Come on, we are going to the Rising Sun…
Gawain left and followed them.
Evelyn stayed in her spot, no sure what to make out of what just happened.
Clearly there is something between us
She then walked back to her chambers and even if she wanted to, she couldn't stop thinking about him.