Merlin was sat on the chair besides Arthur's bed. He hadn't moved in almost four hours. Arthur was sound asleep still and holding merlin's hand. Gwaine took a seat beside him. "You don't have to do this Gwaine. Not if you don't want to!" Merlin said.
I know. But I want to. For you. For the pair of you. You two are such a perfect couple and I want to preserve that! Why d'you think I've been filming you?" Gwaine pointed out. Merlin hadn't looked up the entire time. Now he did.
"Gwaine you're my best friend. D'you know that?" merlin said. Gwaine nodded. "I love you and I don't want anything to happen to you!" he added.
"I love you too and you love Arthur. I have to. It'll be fine you'll see!" Gwaine promised.
The doctor walked in and stood in front of them. "You're kidney's match. We can get you both into surgery as soon as Mr Pendragon confirms that is what he wants done!" he said. Merlin turned to where the blonde slept beside him.
"He'll consent. He said he'd never leave me to be alone again!" merlin whispered. Arthur squeezed Merlin's hand.
"And I won't. Not that easily. If Gwaine is willing, I am!" Arthur said. Merlin rested his head against Arthur's. Arthur reached up to kiss his merlin.
"Then Gwaine in that case you will have to fast tonight and we will see you tomorrow!" the doctor said before leaving.
"I'd best get home before Percy puts the apple pie in the oven! See you tomorrow!" Gwaine said. After Gwaine left merlin turned his attention fully onto Arthur.
"Are you feeling any better for being here? Any at all? Even slightly?" he asked
"Merlin," Arthur began.
"Because if not I can ask them to make the operation today! Although I don't know how better you'll feel afterwards!"
"Merlin,"
"It's awfully nice of Gwaine to gift you a kidney! He's such a good friend! We'll have to give him a basket of apples when he recovers!"
"Merlin,"
"IF he recovers! What if he doesn't and it's our fault?! What if you don't?! What if it all goes wrong and-"
"Merlin! It'll all go fine. I promise! Stop worrying you'll give yourself wrinkles!" Arthur said.
Merlin sighed. "You're right. Of course you're right. I love you!" merlin said.
"I love you too merlin. Now go home. I don't want you staying awake here all night. Too dangerous. Go home!" Arthur sighed.
"No Arthur I want to-"
"Now merlin! For me. Please!"
Merlin hesitated. He glanced between Arthur, the chair and the door. He sighed. "Alright then. See you in the morning. I love you!" he said. Merlin slid out of the door.
"I love you too!" Arthur whispered to the now empty room.