Dreams and Reality
A/N: I got the idea for this story while watching an episode of Bones
I want to say a big thank you to Allthingsmagical which without her this story could not have been done. Thank you I love ya girl x
Rating M
WARNING ABUSE AND NASTY WORDS, DARK THEMES DON'T LIKE DON'T READ YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Chapter One
"I want a divorce" Arthur told Merlin one morning while his husband, Merlin, feed their 9 month old
"What?" Merlin said in shock
"I want a divorce. I can't do this anymore" Arthur said looking up at Merlin
"Arthur what are you talking about? What can't you do" Merlin replied confused
"I never wanted to be married Merlin, to be tied down with kids. I want out Merlin" Arthur said getting up and going over to his coat pocket
"Of course you'll have full custody of Luke, I've already drawn up the paper work I just need you to sign them" Arthur said coming back and placing the papers in front of Merlin
"I'm sure you understand this means you'll have to go back to France" Arthur informed Merlin
"And why would I have to do that?" Merlin said looking at Arthur
"Well because of your green card" Arthur replied placing a pen on the table
"Green Card? Arthur I don't have a green card. I was born in England Arthur you know that" Merlin shook his head sadly
"Yes well that being the case I still think it would be best if you returned to France" Arthur said walking out of the kitchen
A few weeks later Merlin had them all packed up and ready to go, Merlin had said his good byes to his friends and Arthur's family, who were not happy that Arthur had included them in the custody papers
But Merlin promised to write to them and send picture and of course Merlin invited them to visit on Luke's birthdays and Christmas.
The moment Arthur realised that he hated the silent and being single it was too late.
(Merthur)
Arthur helped himself to a coffee and a muffin once he got to work and then went to his office to finish his paper work.
"Good Morning son, how are you?" Uther asked coming into his office
Arthur looked up at his father and smiled
"Good Morning father, I'm well how are you and Mother?" Arthur asked feeling more himself at work
Uther was no one's fool and know something was going on back at Arthur's home and that it involved Cenred but there was very little he or anyone could do about it if Arthur didn't open up
"We're good, have you gotten your invite to Gwen and Lancelot's wedding yet?" Uther asked knowing that his son had all his mail sent to his office
"I haven't checked my mail yet father" Arthur replied reaching over and picking up in his mail
"Well I'll leave you to it then" Uther smiled and walked towards the end, each day Uther hovered by the door always waiting for his son to called to him and to finally let him in, but each day Uther's knows that it's only a fools hope.
Arthur always lived in his happy place during work it was the only time he could do it, at lunch he would close his eyes and picture Merlin coming to have lunch with him and bring their son, he pictured them laughing and sharing a kiss before parting but every time he opened his eyes he felt like crying.
Arthur had lost count of the times he had picked up the phone and started dialling the number for the Emrys household in France but he could never get himself to press the last number to make the call to afraid of what would happen if he spoke to Merlin.
While driving home at 7:30 Arthur let his mind believe for a few moments that he was going home to the man he loved and their beauty little family, and even those it hurt so much to picture his life with Merlin, Arthur took the pain because it was far better than what his life was like now.
(Merthur)
That night Arthur allowed Cenred to take his body once more during it all Arthur pretending it was Merlin, and seeing as Cenred always punched whoever he was having sex with Arthur allowed himself to moan Merlin's name, of course falling asleep with Cenred still buried deep inside him was very uncomfortable, but Arthur always managed and let himself dream on Merlin.
The next Morning while checking his mail Arthur smiled to himself when he found his invite to Gwen and Lance's wedding.
Arthur smiled to himself when he saw the date July 18 it was the same day Cenred would be in Scotland seeing one of his bands play live.
"I can be myself around them for once" Arthur muttered
At lunch time Uther popped into Arthur's office and invited him to dinner for winning a big case.
"It'll just be us, your mother is still visiting her sister" Uther informed his son
"Dad…" Arthur started
"Don't worry your be home for 8, I really wish you would tell me why you need to be home so early" Of course Uther already knew but he was still after 2 years trying to get the truth out of his son.
Arthur sighed
"Ok dad, see you downstairs at 6" Arthur said
Arthur had fun at dinner they talked about the good old time and Uther made sure not to talk about Merlin, Luke or Cenred. When Arthur got home he was full, he hadn't eaten that much in a while and knew he did need to make as much for dinner now.
Stripping naked Arthur walked into the kitchen and made dinner
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