Sorry about the spelling mistakes my iPad is always auto autocorrecting me.
Merlin sat, shell shocked by Morgana's exit. Agravaine, who was this man. He had heard her say his name on the phone then whisper it to Arthur before running out the door. Why was she so afraid?
Arthur stormed back to the table and ripped his jacket off the seat "We can't let her go alone." He said quickly as Gwen and Leon simultaneously rose to their feet and pulled on their jackets.
Merlin found himself rising to his feet uncontrollably and pulling his bag onto his shoulder "how can I help?" He asked hopefully.
Arthur stared at him and smile "thank you Merlin." He turned towards the door and walked out, leaving Merlin, Gwen and Leon to follow him.
Freya shouted to Merlin "what about our plans?"
"Reschedule. Lance will take you home." He called out as he slipped through the door.
Arthur stood with Gwen, and turned to Merlin "if you head towards town centre Merlin, Leon's checking his place, me and Gwen are going to check her apartment then
mine."
Merlin nodded, then headed down the busy street towards the town centre, the cold breeze whipped past him and he wished that be had worn a coat. It was dark out and the street lamps and shop signs lit up the night sky.
It was a few minutes before be caught a glance of long black hair and a green skirt, his heart leapt at the sight and he ran to catch up with her.
"Morgana" he called out, she went to turn her head but instead looked forward and started running as fast as she could in her towering heels.
"Shit" Merlin whispered to himself as he began to sprint down the path, weaving his way through the scattered crowds of people.
He caught up to her fairly quick and as he reached for her shoulder, tripped over his feet and fell onto the concrete.
"Ouch" he shouted and Morgana turned, recognising his voice. She stopped and grabbed his arm, helping him to his feet.
"Merlin, are you ok?" She asked, concern painted across her face. Merlin forced a smile.
"I don't think anythings broken" he managed, getting onto his feet. Morgana pulled him into a hug and squeezed him tightly. Merlin wrapped his arms around her and sighed heavily.
"You really are as clumsy as Arthur says" she murmured as she pulled away from him and looked at his face. There was a small graze on his cheek with flecks of dirt and a small lump appearing on his forehead.
"Arthur does talk about me then" Merlin joked and Morgana forced a laugh.
"All the time, he doesn't stop" she said mockingly and Merlin winked at her.
"You better believe it" merlin replied causing Morgana to laugh.
"What's going on?" He asked, looking into her green eyes.
"Can we walk?" She answered, he nodded and they began walking, their arms linked. She started "when I started uni I majored in English, and picked up psychology and journalism in my second year. My professor was an interesting man and I often spent my spare time being tutored by him. I didn't have much friends, only Gwen so it didn't bother me. It wasn't until my second year, when I became occupied with my other subjects as well that I noticed a change in his behaviour to me, my professor, Agravaine, he became more distant and often slated my work, no matter how much time I put into it.
I confronted him about it and he said that I wasn't working hard enough, so I scheduled more tutoring and did the best I could. My work became better marked and he was warmer towards, me often voicing my ideas in lectures or asking me to help with his younger classes. I obliged, the experience was something I couldn't turn down.
In my third year however there was a change, I was spending a lot of time on my dissertations, it was tricky because I was doing three subjects. I handed them in without fail though and went to talk to my professor about his new book, he always asked my critical opinion. But when I got there he was acting weird, making inappropriate jokes and commenting on my body language. He kissed me and I pushed him away. I was lucky enough that I left soon after, I only came back to work on my doctorate.
Soon enough there were presents, normal things like chocolate, wine, cuddly toys. There were cards quoting famous authors and books with sections highlighted. I ignored them at first but then the gifts started becoming more...more personal. Things like underwear, photos of me, blindfolds and all with messages about his love. I thought it was strange but dismissed it as a joke or something.
It was when I was walking home from the library one night that I noticed someone was following me, I tried to shake them off but eventually they caught up with me. It was some kid, scared the hell out of me but was just passing by. I was so relieved that I didn't even notice him there. He was waiting on my doorstep, I told him to leave. He just kept saying how much he loved me and wanted me, he said he would be loyal to me and treat me like a queen.
I told him he was crazy and tried to get away from him but he must of hit me or something because things went black. And when I woke up he was laying besides me and I couldn't move, I was tied to the bed, my bed. He dressed me in some of the clothes he had sent me. I tried to free myself but I couldn't, I was stuck for...I still don't know, a week, maybe more. It wasn't until Arthur came to look for me that I was freed. Agrivane ran, I don't know where but he ran."
Merlin exhaled heavily "and he hasn't contacted you since?"
"Until tonight no" Morgana spoke softly "I've seen him a few time, but he always gets away before the police come. When he called tonight, I panicked."
Merlin smiled at her and stopped walking, realising he was outside his apartment. "
"Do you want to come in for some coffee?" Merlin asked "I don't think you should be alone tonight." He finished.
Morgana nodded quickly "if you don't mind."
Merlin smiled at her "come on then."
They laughed as they climbed up five flights of stairs and paused outside the first apartment, Merlin pulled some keys out his pocket and opened the door.
Morgana followed him in and shut the door behind her.
"Do you live here with Freya?" Morgana asked trying to sound as nice as possible, she didn't want Merlin knowing that she actually hated that Freya girl.
"No, I live here with Gwaine. We have a spare room at the moment, but this is home."
Morgana could have danced with relief, she didn't have to face Freya again tonight. She slowly paced through the apartment, noisily having a good look.
She automatically loved the place, the hard brick walls, with faded white paint and open space. The door opened directly into the living room, all that separated the kitchen/dining room from the living room was a hip high wall that was scattered with various books and objects like photos and clothes. A bookcase ran along this wall as well as the wall where the door was, which housed DVDs and a fairly large tele. Three comfortable looking blue sofas sat in a square around the tele, a wooden coffee table in the middle. She smiled and moved forwards, seeing the same colour scheme in the kitchen which had the same rough brick walls and blue tiles along one wall and wooden cupboards. A round wooden table was placed in the middle of the kitchen space, with six chairs propped around it.
She peaked through the open door leading to a bedroom, which was painted a tardis blue (as she would describe, due to her love for doctor who) and customised with a dark wood wardrobe and draws. The bed was a matching and the sheets and duvet black. She couldn't help but imagine herself sleeping in that room, living in this apartment.
"Nice place" she said, filling the silence and Merlin sat down on the sofa and shrugged off his shoes "do you have any medical supplies?" She asked and Merlin stared at her blankly. "For your face." She blurted out, he laughed and pointed her in the direction of the bathroom.
"Medicine cabinet" he called back to her as she walked into the bathroom. The bathroom was of the same rough design as the rest of the apartment but seemed clean considering the two men that occupied the place. She opened the mirrored cabinet and scanned the shelves. She picked up a bottle of antiseptic and a sealed cloth in a packet, she also grabbed some E45 cream. Closing the cupboard she walked back into the lounge area and smiled at Merlin who was still sitting on the sofa, he had a book in his hand and glasses on his nose. She placed the items on the table and shrugged her bag and jacket onto the floor, she stepped over his leg and sat in between them on the coffee table. He looked up from his book and into her eyes as she peeled off his glasses and took the book from him, placing it upside on the table. He smiled at her.
She tore the cloth packet and opened the antiseptic, pouring on a generous amount she leaned towards him "this is going to hurt" she said softly.
Merlin laughed at her "like I haven't heard that before" he joked.
She rubbed the cloth on the graze on his chin, he grimaced at the contact.
"Sorry" she whispered, rubbing the cloth gently on his chin. After a minute she out the cloth down and picked up the cream, she dabbed a small amount on the graze and rubbed it in in circular motions. Merlin smiled at her and she returned the smile.
"Thank you" he whispered, bringing his face closer to hers, his breath soft against her lips.
"My pleasure" she managed, she moved her face closer to Merlin and smiled. They stayed still like that for a moment before Merlin moved his head forward and pushed his lips gently against hers. She felt her body melt into the kiss and arched herself towards him, pushing her lips harder against his. He pressed his lips harder against her and hooked his arm around her back, pulling her closer to him. She balanced on the edge of the table as he kissed her. She parted her lips slightly and Merlin wasted no time licking her bottom lip and pushing his tongue into her mouth. She surprised him by biting lightly on his bottom lip before pushing her tongue into his mouth. He groaned into her mouth and her mouth widened into a smile.
Merlin's pocket started to vibrate and the imperial match crafted playing, Merlin fumbled in his pocket for the phone his lips still on Morgana's. He pulled his lips of hers "Arthur"
Morgana ignored the sound of her brothers voice at the other end of the phone and moved forward to sit on Merlin's lap, she positioned herself side wards on him as began kissing his neck.
"Yes, she's here...no, no, you can't come see here...she's asleep...yeah...she's fine, I'll get her to call you in the morning." Merlin terminated the call and threw his phone across the coffee table. He turned to Morgana and lifted her face, he pressed his lips hard against hers again. Morgana felt herself fall off Merlin's lap and onto the sofa, Merlin took the opportunity and crouched over her as he pulled her legs onto the sofa. He deepened the kiss between them and pulled his arm tight around Morgana, pushing their bodies together.
Merlin traced kisses down to her neck, softly pressing his lips on her skin. Morgana moaned, gripping Merlin's hair in her hands and tugging it roughly. He smiled as he looked up at her, she arched her back, grinding her body against his. She took control of the situation, rolling him over to straddle him. Merlin landed on the ground with a thud, Morgana on top of him, they both laughed and as she put her lips softly on his and pushed her hand under his shirt.
She explored his torso for a moment before lifting herself up and cursing "damn this skirt" the tight material barely allowed her any motion and her legs were pressed together.
Merlin picked himself us, leaning on his elbows as Morgana remained crouched above him. "Bed" she whispered and he nodded, pulling himself up and taking Morgana's hand. He lead her into the tardis blue room and locked the door after them.
Morgana looked around the room before unzipping her skirt and letting it fall to the ground, she moved jumped on the bed wearing a black lace thong, her heels and her sheer shirt. Merlin smiled looked at her and gawped before jumping onto the bed next to her, the force sending Morgana flying in the air. She landed softly on her back and Merlin kissed her roughly. He again traced kisses down her neck, this time rougher and frantic as he struggled to unbutton her shirt. He planted a kiss in between her breasts and she groaned at the contact.
Morgana tugged at Merlin's shirt and pulled it clumsily over his head, he lent back obliging to her her with the removal of his shirt. As soon as it was off, he lent back down to trail kisses along Morgana's stomach. Merlin looped his arm around her back and pulled Morgana up, she quickly shook off the shirt.
"Morgana...we...should...stop..." Merlin muttered between kisses, Morgana pulled away.
"Stop then" she whispered looking at him through her eye lashes.