When reviewing 'Just Three Little Words' SpanglePony said that I'd missed out on why Merlin felt the need to confess so ... I used that as my prompt for the reaction.
... previously ...
Just Three Little Words
"Arthur, I have to tell you something," said Merlin.
"You're an idiot?" the prince guessed.
"Seriously, it's important."
"Go on then."
Just three little words. Come on, Merlin, you know it's time.
"Merlin, how are you going to tell me something important if you don't … say something?"
"I … well, it's difficult and … I'm not sure how you'll react and … you're probably going to be cross and ..."
"Merlin!"
Just three little words. Easy. Just say it.
"I was planning on getting some sleep tonight, Merlin. Perhaps by the morning, by some miracle, you'll have remembered how to talk!"
"I have magic."
One Word - Please?
(another drabble = 100 words)
"And you've decided to tell me this now because ...?"
"I ..."
"Of all the times you could have picked, you go for this one?"
"Well, you see ..."
"We're captured, tied up and about to be executed in the morning and you choose this moment to give me your deathbed confession?"
"Arthur ..."
"And, you're hoping for what? My forgiveness?"
"No. If you'll just ..."
"Just what? Listen to your several hundred, pathetic excuses as to why I should understand ..."
"Please ... Arthur."
"What?"
"I just need you to shut up for a moment so I can cast the spell that will help us escape!"
A/N Thank you for all your lovely early responses to this idea. Feel free to visit my profile to see the ideas I have so far and offer your suggestions/ideas in reviews or PMs. Thanks.