Rating K+ (A tiny hint of slash)
Word Count: 300
Challenge Given: Take your randomly generated character(s), colour, and emotion, and write a drabble based around those three concepts..
Character: Merlin
Colour: Yellow
Emotion: Flirting
A/N: Set shortly after 2.03 – The Nightmare Begins - when Arthur thinks that Merlin is courting Morgana. Getting closer to writing true Merthur ;)
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Golden
"Merlin, what are these?" Arthur asked his manservant.
"Flowers?"
"Yes, I can see that, but why are they here?"
"Well, yesterday you seemed upset that I didn't get you any."
"I was just teasing you for giving some to Morgana," the prince explained.
"Really? I seemed to remember you saying that you wanted some to show how much I cared." Merlin grinned at the prince's horrified look.
"I … did … not ..." Arthur complained.
"No? 'I heard Morgana got some. I assumed you'd be putting them in all the rooms. Or is she the only one to receive a token of your affections?'" Merlin quoted.
"That's not what I meant, and you know it." Arthur suddenly grinned. "Or are you saying that you do have feelings for me?"
"Well, I did choose them especially for you." Merlin wondered how far he could push this.
"Right …?"
"Yellow to match your hair," he intoned dramatically. "Behold the way the sun reflects off their petals even as it lights your golden locks and bathes us in your royal perfection."
"Merlin, have you been drinking?"
"For you are like the sun god and we are all blinded by your great beauty. Destined to follow you as ..." Merlin paused and then blushed, as he noted Arthur's suspicious look.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" The prince asked, his face unreadable.
"Ah, sorry. Shall I take the flowers away?"
"No!" Arthur exclaimed and Merlin stared at him. "No," Arthur said more quietly. "You can leave them they're very ... nice."
"Yes, Sire," Merlin said grinning as he left. He turned for just long enough to see Arthur gently stroking one of the bright yellow petals.
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