Again late, but this is it finally as I had some internet trouble to deal with. I also started a new fanfiction: Merlin and Downton Abbey Crossover called Life at Downton.

This was difficult to write as I'm no good in emotional writing, so I'd like your opinion on it. Thanks to all for your reviews. I'd like to personally address one reviewer

The Assassin of Syria: your reviews have got me all this way to the 7th chapter, thanks for everything! and I love your username :P

I'm leaving, Merlin"

"I'm sorry, what?" Merlin was too occupied with his own thoughts and didn't pay attention.

"This has gone too far. Uther has gone too far and I'm not going to allow it. I have caused you enough trouble as it is, having moved in with you and everything. The last thing you need is being sought by cops and Uther's men for your kindness"

"Morgana, come on, everything's going to be fine"

"No, Merlin, you don't understand. Nothing is going to be fine. Not anymore."

"Morgana..."

"Stop it, Merlin; you are making it difficult for me. I don't want to leave either but it's going to be better for both of us."

Merlin didn't say anything. Her one sentence had ruined everything. He knew she wanted to keep him away from trouble. He knew everything was about him. And he also knew she was right. If he wanted to stay safe, he had to forget her, and keep on with his life like nothing had happened this last month. But no power on earth could force him to forget her, he was sure about this.

"Let's go to sleep and tomorrow I'll start packing"

"Where will you go? Morgana, I can't let you go out there. What about Uther?"

"I'll find my own way out of this"

"I can help you. I can do research with you, hide with you if necessary. We can work things out together"

"Merlin. Stay out of this, please" Aside from the slight tremble in her voice, this was a command, not a plea. Merlin decided it was better not to mess with her anymore. He wouldn't be making more trouble.

"Ok, let's go to bed" He said defeated. "Goodnight, Morgana"

"Goodnight, Merlin".

Morgana turned her back, fell on the sofa and burst into tears. For a while she had thought she had settled for a while. The time she had spent with Merlin, it was superb. She wouldn't admit it not even to herself but she would miss him a lot too. She was beginning to figure out that this lanky young man that was sharing his house with her had gained a very special place in her heart. She had found herself various times fantasising about him before she realised it and scolded herself mentally.

This would be difficult, she was sure about it. She had never thought about another thing. Okay, she was pretty confident an old friend of her, Helios would be more than happy to host her until she had enough money to move out alone but, what was to be done with the "Uther" aka "Vivian Thing" issue?

She had found confessing to Merlin pretty easy. However she very much doubted that she would find someone else so trusting easily.

Slowly sleep claimed her.

The next day, they exchanged very few words. Morgana was packing, so she was running up and down all the house not to miss anything. Merlin really wanted to say something, just to keep the awkwardness of the situation at bay but nothing seemed to come in mind, and furthermore, he thought he might as well keep out of it as she asked.

Early in the evening, he decided to go for a walk, to keep his mind out of Morgana leaving. Apparently though, not even the relaxing atmosphere of the park nearby could distract him enough.

"Hey Merlin" He turned around to come face to face with Gwaine.

"You look a wreck" he commented, seeing Merlin's face. Indeed, Merlin ad slept only a little that night.

"I am" he replied grumpily.

"Did you quarrel with Morgana?"

"Worse; she's leaving"

With a few words, Merlin told Gwaine what had happened the last days. Gwaine was not the most trustworthy person but Merlin really needed to tell someone.

"Look, Merlin, there are not many things you can do, but you can at least try and talk to her."

"And say what? I tried to tell her that I could help her last night but she cut me off"

"No, Merlin. Tell her exactly how you feel about her. "

Merlin opened his mouth to say something but Gwaine continued

"No, don't try to deny it. I see it in your eyes when you look at her or even talk about her. There can be no worse thing than self deception. Go and make things straight, ask her out. It's your last chance, as I take it"

"Right, but how?"

"Yeah, I forgot. You are the most inexperienced 25 year old alive in these matters. I should have known."

"Gwaine" Merlin said with a half offended – half amused smile.

"You love her, don't you?"

"I think so, yes"

"Merlin, let's not fool ourselves. Tell her you love her; tell her you are going to help her till the very end. Tell her she is not alone in all of this. She can't be so stubborn, she can't."

"Okay, thanks Gwaine"

"Anytime. Now go!"

Merlin found Morgana carrying her bags to the kitchen. She looked exhausted and sad. But along with that, Merlin realised again how exactly beautiful she was. Even from that far it was obvious that she had been crying, but he thought her eyes were brilliant. Her air was flowing in dark rivers from her shoulders down to her waist and hr skin was making the perfect contrast with both her eyes and her hair. Morgana must have realised he was staring at her and raised her tear stained face.

"Hello Merlin. Could you help me get the bags to the basement? I'll call a taxi."

"Nope"

Morgana looked at him quizzically.

"No?"

"No, because you're not going anywhere without first listening to me. I was a fool to have made you believe that I would let you deal with this all alone. You don't need to. I'm here to help. I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to keep you safe because I may have known you for only a month but I realised I am in love with you and I would do anything for you. You are not leaving tonight. You are not leaving at all. Damn, Morgana, what do you want for yourself?"

He looked at her. Her face which previously was a mask of exhaustion and despair now showed only one thing; determination. And before Merlin had the time what Morgana was determined to do, she walked, in fact ran, to him, pulled his face down by the neck and pressed her lips against his. Of all the reactions to his words, this was the least expected. Merlin first froze. Then he realised he should be reacting too so he kissed her back, at the same time placing his hands in her hair and stroking them. Morgana broke the kiss for air and breathed against his neck

"You, only you"

Merlin needed a bit to figure out this was the answer to his previous question as his mind had just been transformed into a sack of potatoes by their kiss. The only thing that mattered to him now was Morgana and how to please her. He took his lips for hers and starting placing kisses on her neck and her collarbone, while they both walked backwards to fall on the sofa, Merlin atop.

- (to keep the fiction T)

Morgana cuddled next to Merlin under the blanket. They had shared a lot of things the last hour and it was amazing. She had never felt more satisfied in her life.

:"I take it this means you are staying"

"Yes, definitely yes.