I do not own Merlin, I hope you enjoy this chapter. *Warning* This chapter may contain male relationships, and it may get steamy. Enjoy!

It's been hours since Arthur left and even though the guards had told me to make myself comfortable, but I wasn't. The room was empty without Arthur. They told me that under the king's orders I was to spend the night in Arthur's chambers. It's lonely in his room, what can I do though. I don't know where Arthur is or what he is doing, though I can only guess that he is dealing with Leon. I decided to lay down on Arthur's large bed. Sooner than I realized I was out like a light and Arthur had accidently woken me up. He curled up in his bed with me. I felt safe in Arthur's arms. While neither us have ever admitted anything, I had fallen in love with Arthur. He was a prat but he is a very worthy king. He is loyal, caring, and just. He is going to be the king that his father could have never even dreamed of being. Not only was there that, but also he cares for me as well. He tells me all the time that I am one of his only friends. I want to enjoy this while I can. I ended up snuggling closer to the king, Arthur is asleep but pulls me closer. Our faces are inches apart. Goddamn, I want to kiss him. Unfortunately though, I know Arthur's feelings. He is in love with Gwen and I am just a good friend. But, I will learn to be okay with this, if it means Arthur is happy I will live a life of solitude. As I thought these thoughts Arthur's eye began to flutter open. Arthur was barely awake when he gave me the shock of my life. He pulled me closer and grabbed my face connecting our lips. After a few moments Arthur pulled away.

"Sorry it's just… your face was so close and I want you. If you don't want this stop me. Okay Merlin?" I nodded as he spoke once more. "I love you Merlin." I was caught off guard as Arthur climbed on top of me and continued kissing me. Arthur began to tug at my clothes as they fell off. The night went on and it was filled with love and adoration.

When we awoke in the morning Arthur was curled around me under his sheets. I had to uncurl myself from him to do my usual morning chores. I opened the curtains to see the noose hanging from a pole out of the ground. Of course, the light woke up the king but I stood at the window looking down at the noose. Arthur made his way to the window and closed the curtains giving me a kiss.

"Don't worry about it Merlin."

"You're going to kill Leon? Is Mordred free?"

"Yes Merlin. Mordred is free. I released him yesterday, you said he was innocent and unlike my father I will not kill the innocent."

"You're going to kill Leon?"

"Yes." I was kind of shocked. He thought that Leon meant the world to Arthur and his father. He was always a true worthy knight. "He is harming you and I will not leave it unpunished. You are to stay here until he is dead. I want you safe. Merlin, you are mine now and I'm not going to let anyone hurt you very again." My face started to get hot and red. I was so happy by what he said. Arthur wanted me to be his. Leon would be dead soon and all is well, right? The day soon began though just like any other. I began clothing Arthur and then Arthur called for food to be sent to his quarters. As we ate we began to talk.

"What about Gwen?"

"What about her?"

"I thought you loved her?"

"Merlin, I already told you I love you. Not Gwen, besides she's not my type."

"Oh really now, then what is your type?"

"Well for starters, male."