A/N: Hi everyone, thanks to the amazing response! So here you are with Chapter 2..:) I also apologise for any spelling mistakes and to someone who asked this story has NO magic in it, this is AU and men can have babies.
Warnings: Swearing and Smut...in this chapter?;)
Disclaimer: I do not own Merlin!:(
"So are you looking forward to your date with Gwaine?" Gwen asked Merlin while he was looking for an outfit
"Of course he isn't but Merlin, be careful" Morgana chuckled
"I will. Actually I am, he'd picking me up in..about an hour" he said checking his watch.
"We'll go then" Gwen sighed kissing her friend and walking out with her friend in tow. As soon as his friends left, Merlin jumped in the shower and picked out one of his best t-shirt and threw it on with some jeans. Blue and red were the colours everyone said suited Merlin the best but because Arthurs colour was red, Merlin always wore blue around him. When he was all done he was walking into the kitchen and he passed a photo of himself and his friends one year ago. He loved this photo but he was dating Will at the time and he hated remembering him after everything that happened just as he began to think about it there was a knock at the door pulling him away. Merlin took a deep breath and opened it, "Hi"
"Hey, you ready to go?" Gwaine asked
"Yep" Merlin nodded trying to wash away the nerves. "So where are we going?"
"I was thinking dinner then a movie?"
"Sounds good" he smiled
"Good, I made reservations at the Crystal Cave and then you can pick the movie" Gwaine smiled
"I really fancy the new Johnny Depp movie; Dark Shadows"
"Dark Shadows it is" the rogue grinned holding his arm for Merlin. He linked his arm through Gwaines and walked to his car. Arriving at the resturant it occured to Merlin, this was his first date since his split with Will which now he realised it made his nerves all the worse.
"Soo, what looks good to you?"
"The BBQ chicken"
"I love BBQ chicken" Gwaine nodded. Just as he they decided the waitress came over, "Good evening, what drinks and food can I get for you?"
"Can I have two BBQ chickens and two beers" Gwaine smiled as she left. They sat in silence for a moment a nervous atmosphere hanging thick. "I'm terrible at date-talk" Gwaine confessed
"So am I, plus your my first date in like nine months"
"Really?"
"Yes. I was in a relationship for two years but it didn't end well"
"Oh..well his loss" Gwaine grinned placing his hand on Merlins, conversation continued really well after this and they had lots in common. They ate there meals in a comfortable silence and then like a complete gentleman Gwaine payed. Seeing as the movies was round the corner from the resturant, they decided to walk. "So you were in a relationship for two years and then you broke up, do you mind me asking what happened?"
"Um..it's not a very first date friendly story" Merlin said with sadness in his voice
"Is it bad?"
"Yes. I knew him from childhood and we lost touch but we met back up again in college. None of my friends liked him very much but we began dating and it was all great for the first year. I suppose it started when I began university, there was a gap between us and he got jealous of mine and Arthur's friendship. I swore that was all it was but he let the jealousy get the better of him and he hit me. He did it again and again til eventually Arthur wouldn't take it anymore, he stormed into his place of work and beat the living crap out of Will. He threatened him and he left that's the last I saw of him" Merlin explained quietly
"I am so sorry Merlin" Gwaine said pulling Merlin into a hug
"It's fine"
"So, you and Arthur. I thought you were dating, when I saw you the other day"
"No, we are just friends. He didn't want me to come with you tonight"
"Really? Why?" Gwaine chuckled
"Ever since Will he's been extremly protective, overly infact. A guy tried to ask me out a few months back and he nearly bit his head off" he grinned
"Well, that must be nice. To have someone to waatch over you"
"Yes, it is" he beamed. They bought the tickets and they went into screen 4, Merlin isn't sure when but at one point the chair separater had gone up and Gwaine had his arm round Merlins shoulders.
"That was great!"
"Yer, where do you need to be dropped off?"
"Back at my dorm will be good" he answered as they began driving. The discussed the movie and whether they were doing to go on another date, they decided a week on Saturday they were going to go out again. Like the gentleman he had been doing all night Gwaine walked Merlin to his door. He gave him kiss on the cheek causing the raven haired boy to blush furiously. He walked in his room, changed into his PJ's and climbed into bed. Merlin thought the date had gone greatly and he couldn't wait til next Saturday but he couldn't help but wonder what Arthur would say..
Saturday night Merlin got ready to go out with his friends and when he arrived at their usual club 'Two Sides of The Coin" his friends were already in their booth. "Merlin!" Morgana shrieked "We got you a drink, now you can tell us about your date"
"Thanks. Um, it was amazing. He paid, walked me to my door and then gave me a peck on the cheek at the end of the night"
"That's adorable" the two girls cooed
"Good on you mate" Leon smiled patting him on the back
"Yer" Lance nodded
"That's what we all do to get in your pants" Arthur scoffed grabbing his beer and heading towards the bar.
"Twat" Morgana said about to get up after him but was stopped by Leons hand on her arm.
"It won't do any good"
"But it'll make me feel better, he's ruining this for his friend, Merlin is finally happy and he's being a spoilt pig"
"It's fine" Merlin sighed
"No, it's not" Gwen smiled placing her hand on his shoulder. They all brushed off Arthurs idiousy and just had fun. At some point Lance, Leon and Gwen left so Morgana and Merlin went to sit at the bar. They were tips but not drunk and had the giggles. Merlin glanced over at Arthur who was grinding against a girl and staring right bad at him. "You know it's because he's jealous of Gwaine"
"Hmm?" the raven haired boy asked looking back at the female Pendragon
"He loves you" she nodded and just about he was about to argue a man came over and offered to buy Merlin a drink. "Goodye Merlin" Morgana smiled grabbing her purse and sliding off the stool. He descovered the mans name was Jake and they had a few drinks when he asked Merlin to dance. "Yes" he nodded as he was led to the dancefloor. The music was starting to speed up and Jake spun Merlin around so his back was pressed again Jakes front. They moved there hips together and they began to get quite steamy when Merlin felt the warm person behind him disappear. "Get your hands off him!" Arthur gritted in Jakes face
"Arthur! Let go" Merlin asked pulling Arthurs hands. "We're going back to the dorm, Merlin" the blonde seethed gripping Merlins wrist and dragging him away. Merlin mouthed an apology to Jake and followed his friend. Once outside he yanked his arm free and yelled "What the fuck Arthur, what do you do that to people who take an interest in me? I get you were angry at Will but not everyone is like him!"
"But what if they are? I hated seeing you like that! So withdrawn then you were black and blue half the time! We let it happen for four months, Merlin! Four fucking months!" the dark haired boy shook his head at the mention and stormed off in the direction of his dorm room. The club was maybe a ten minute walk from campus and the whole way back he could hear his friend following. There rooms were at opposite sides of the hall but when Merlin turned to go to his door he felt someone grab his shoulder and push him against the wall.
"What the hell! I hate being pushed around!"
"Sorry" Arthur muttered releasing his grip and stepping back
"It's ok. Just tell me why you act like this all the time?"
"I don't" the blonde fidgeted
"Yes you do. There was Jake and the guy at the mall near christmas" Arthur looked Merlin in the eye before stepping so there was a foot between them, he lent in slightly and looked lustfully at Merlins lips before leaning down and capturing them in a passionate kiss. The dark haired boy kissed back eagerly placing his hands behind Arthurs neck pulling him so they were flushed chest to chest. Arthur gripped Merlins hips and carefull pushed him back so his friends back was against the wall. Their tongues met and they fought for dominance of the kiss-Arthur won. This went on for a while then Arthur pulled back and Merlin thought it was all over; their friendship and brief romance. "Do you want to take this to may room?"
"I thought you had a thing for Vivian?"
"I did or do but all I do know is I want you now"
"I waited so long to hear that" Merlin smiled as Arthur laced their fingers together and pulled him towards his room. When they were inside Arthur pushed Merlin onto the bed and began unbuttoning his shirt...
A/N: I guess you all pretty mad about that...sorry:) So let me know what you thought and review please? Virtual hugs to people who do!3 *Virtual Hugs*