A.N./ This is technically a love song, but I assure you this is no slash. Drabble inspired by the first few lines in The Promise, by When in Rome. Rated K.
Btw, for this drabble, Uther has found out about Merlin's magic and arrested him. Arthur helped him escape.
Merlin hitched his pack up to get a better grip.
"One thing I want to tell you before I leave, Arthur."
Arthur glanced behind him to make sure no one was listening. "Make it quick, you idiot. If my father finds out you're out of the dungeon he'll—"
"If you ever need me to come back, if you need a friend, I'll be there. I promise."
The young prince paused for a long moment before answering. "I'll remember that. Now get out of here."
Merlin smiled and mounted swiftly.
"I promise you," he whispered again as Camelot faded away.
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