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Category: Gen (Canon)
Characters/Pairings: Gwaine, Merlin
Rating/Warnings: K+
Of Loyalty and Frienship
Gwaine had spent the night tossing, turning and kissing the girl of his dreams. He'd met her in the local tavern of course a few weeks ago and ever since then, they'd been practically inseparable. He didn't feel like he was truly in love with her, but she was a beauty and he figured it would be a waste not to enjoy her company. He was, however, exhausted by morning.
"I'll see you later tonight then?" the young woman asked, her fingers tracing the wooden doorframe. Gwaine yawned, bringing his arm up to cover his gaping mouth. "Sure, sure." he replied lazily, falling back onto the mattress they had shared. She winked at him once before departing.
With an exasperated sigh, Gwaine rolled over and clutched a pillow to his chest. Oh God, he was so tired...
Wham! The cottage's door was thrown back with incredible force. Gwaine shot up immediately, fumbling for his sword. Before he could swing at anything, Merlin stepped into the room. He raised his hands. "It's just me."
Gwaine exhaled loudly and flopped back on his bed. "You look... awful." Merlin commented, pointing at the dark circles underneath the other man's eyes. Gwaine rubbed at them childishly. "Yes, well, what did you need?"
Merlin smiled smugly. "It's Arthur."
"Of course it is." Gwaine groaned, ignoring his pounding head and readjusting the grip on his sword. "Let's get going then."
"Really? You'll help?" the young wizard said excitedly. Gwaine smiled. "What would I not do for two of my favourite people?"