~A Dirty Secret~ (( WolfDog12 & Alexia))

[WolfDog12]

Merlin paused and glanced back at the prince for a moment before he nodded. He couldn't help but let a small smile slip out as he let Arthur lead the way and followed close behind. The young warlock trailed up behind until they reached the room where Merlin got right to work helping remove the armor. He helped the prince get ready for bed happy just to spend some time with him. The male was a little concerned about Arthur going to bed so early but he was probably tired after everything he'd done.

 

"Is there anything else before I leave sire?" He wasn't all that sure why he was being so nice but Merlin seemed to really draw out his politeness to talk to Arthur.

[alexia__]

Steadily he watched every moved Merlin made. He noticed how their hands slightly bumped with one another as he began to remove the armor, how Merlin's hair feel a bit wavy at the end curling around his neck. Arthur slightly smiled as he notice the hair slightly shift when the boy stepped.

His eyes came up at the question but Arthur did not answer instead reached out to the small waves he'd been looking at. Surprised at how soft it was he nods "dust" he says quietly.

"Come back when dinner is done and wake me then" was the last thing he says before excusing Melin.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin glanced at Arthur confused by the word he muttered but as he was dismissed, the teen kind of glanced around awkwardly before nodding and exiting. 'What the heck was that?' The young warlock thought to himself as he placed a hand on the tuft of hair arthur had touched. His mind was a bit muddled almost causing Merlin to get lost. Once he'd snapped out of it, the male managed to get back to his room.

 

Merlin himself rested for a while before being woken by Gaius who said the dinner was finished. Quickly getting out of bed, the teen flew up the stairs taking them 2 at a time and rushing down the hall only to skid to a stop just past the room. He went too fast but walked back and walked into Arthur's room and tried to shake him awake gently. "Arthur!! The dinner is done!! Wake up!!"

[alexia__]

Arthur's sleep was pleasant and assuring, he felt truly rested but wouldn't mind more. He was shaken awake by Merlin who called him, but not good enough.

Arthur's hand graps Merlins wrist to stop him from waking him up. He remains there holding the other, eyes closed and still somewhat asleep.

After a grunt he releases the other to slowly steady himself in the bed. His eyes land on the boy and then he process everything

"I'm still tired"

 

The food was amazing like usual, and he endulged in a glass of wine that night. He was silently eating, when a knock came at the door.

Guinevere's head peaked through the door and smiled. She was quick with her business saying that she was glad Merlin was alright and Arthur not in jail.

[WolfDog12]

The young warlock was thrown aback for a moment when he was grabbed and Arthur just seemed to go back to sleep. He couldnt react at all, luckily, it didnt last long and the teen was soon released. Merlin followed and continued to serve Arthur during dinner. When Gwen walked in to speak, the male felt a strange... almost guilty feeling as he remembered Gwen kissing him not too long ago. Merlin gave the female a weak smile as she bowed herself back out since she herself still had duties towards her own mistress.

 

"I'm also glad your not locked up in jail..." not much thought had gone into the sentence before it came out but a hell of a lot went in after the words were spoken. 'oh god... he's gonna take that the wrong way... but wait, what other way is there to take that? Why'd I say it to begin with I mean... it's not like I'm trying to compete with Gwen.... what's wrong with me?!' Merlin simply turned away as if going to get more water while his mind began spinning.

[alexia__]

Arthur chuckled a little at Merlins words "considering you were the one who got me out" he says before drink some more wine "by the way, what was that look you gave Gwen"

It was a curse for Arthur that he had become so aware of Merlin. He'd seen the change in atmosphere and now was being curious about it.

Slightly he shifted in his chair to give him a better view of Merlin's face "so?" And eye brow shot up as he asked.

[WolfDog12]

"T-that?! Oh... well... uh... she helped while I was sick, that's all. She told me where I could find you and of course, that happened to be the dungeons!!" He laughed half heartedly and was really nervous but he quickly grabbed the wine thing and refilled Arthur's glass. The male shifted around to stand behind arthur so it was harder to look back at him as he just tried to erase the kiss from his brain. "Still... I'm really thankful that you saved me... why'd you do it anyway?"

 

Merlin was calmer now, a little curious and everything. He'd already been told that the sorceress wasn't after arthur to begin with but Merlin himself and yet he'd put Arthur in danger. Had he not been able to get the cup in time or if the prince succeeded in snatching and drinking the cup, the young male wouldn't have been able to do anything hinself, not without exposing to everyone that he had magic. Merlin looked away knowing he nearly put Arthur at risk.

[alexia__]

He could see the small agitation in Merlins answer, not to mention his current state of panic. It was quite comical but it made Arthur wonder why the other was lying.

It took him a few more seconds of thinking until he concluded something that made him boil a bit.

'Are they lovers?!' He asks himself alarm. A wave of irritation fills Arthur. His thoughts broken when the others asks.

 

This time Arthur stands and moves closer to Merlin, his own large body making Merlin appear small. "I protect what's mine" he says locking his eyes with the others face "I can't explain why but I believe...I had to repay your actions with the cup" the answer was vague and fake, as Arthur tried to hide his true feelings. If Merlin and Gwen did have a relationship then Arthur's foolishness had no picture near theirs. Slowly he closed the gap between the two further, his hand now settling at the base of Merlin's back.

His face moved closer and closer to Merlin's almost as if leaning for a kiss. He let their lips remain centimeters from each other, breathing the same air until he moved his face whispering in the others ear.

"Don't let anyone else find out about your secret Merlin" his voice was filled with anger and hurt, in what time did those two become loves? He couldn't believe.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin wasn't entirely sure how to take Arthur's answer but he supposed he was a bit happy that Arthur saved him anyway. The teen slowly turned back and found himself being yanked closer to Arthur, the prince's hand on his lower back. Their faces drew so close the young warlock could feel the prince's breath against his skin which made him blush a bit but Merlin tried to hide it. As soon as the stronger male whispered into his ear, Merlin thought he was going to melt but quickly stiffened as Arthur spoke of his secret.

 

'Does he know?! You can't be serious!!! No, there's no way!!! Did he figure it out from the light?! How... does he really know I have magic?!' Merlin was in complete panic mode for a while but he took a breath and tried to act calm. He spoke with his voice practically shaking. "W-What secret could that be?" The thought of kissing Gwen had already gone from his head, the head he thought he was about to lose.

[alexia__]

"Don't pretend I didn't see it" he replied pushing his body closer to the boy's. From over his clothing Arthur could feel Merlins warm radiating body, it was now enough to also differentiate his scent which was quite pleasant.

"Getting all romantic in the door way" he adds with a light crude chuckle "although I'm not sure when you two grew so close"

Daringly Arthur runs his thumb over Merlin's bottom lip "do you kiss her with these lips?" His gaze was now burning into the boy's lip.

The room seemed dimmed now from the lack of light, the two stood closely to the wall.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin was about ready to pass out. The male couldn't believe this was happening, they were so close Merlin could now smell the sweat from the prince from when he'd left, and a tiny trace of the musty smell from the dungeons. Over all, it was actually a scent for a strong man like Arthur. Either way, he tried to brush the thought from his head but as they stared at each other the way they did, it was getting harder and harder to clear his head. The only thing he could think of was using magic to help out of the situation but it was no use, this close Arthur would see his eyes change color.

 

As soon as Arthur touched Merlin's lips, he completely lost it. Merlin finally got his hands up and tried to shove the prince away from him. "You're wrong!! It's not like that!! She kissed me out of her excitement that I was alive but I don't even like her!! I like...." Merlin cut off and froze there for a moment. "Never mind..." He turned away. 'I like... who was I going to say?'

[alexia__]

Arthur stood a few steps away where he had stepped after Merlins attempt to push him.

'She kissed him! She KISSED HIM' his thoughts erupted in a volcano of anger 'how dare she!!'

His eyes did not leave the others face but he did notice how much Merlin was agitated and it made him feel a bit guilty. After dismissing him the prince realized how he had lost control, yet not understanding his own possessiveness.

 

The next morning, at early dawn, Athur had been called to the court room where his father awaited. It was a surprised that it would be only the two for breakfast that morning.

"Sit Arthur we must talk" says Uther with a smile. Quizzdly he looks over at the man and the at the closed doors...Merlin was behind those doors.brushing away all thoughts the two began to talk.

But it didn't take long for Arthur to be take aback.

"Marry her?! What for?" Asks Arthur.

"She's a woman now and is only right" not knowing how to reply Arthur thought to himself but one thing was sure she would never accept.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin only managed to wake arthur before he was summoned to see his father. The male did feel a bit bad for basically booking it out of there the night before. Either way, he went to go do other things thinking it was best if the two didn't really see each other for a bit. Merlin worked on polishing the armor, cleaning the chain mail, and even mucked out the horses without having to be told. He was exhausted after but wasn't able to return to Arthur until rather late in the day.

 

He came up with breakfast and managed to knock on the door before entering. "Arthur...." Merlin was just about to tell him about dinner but suddenly saw his irritated state. "Arthur? What's wrong?" The male put the food down on the table and walked a bit closer to the prince.

[alexia__]

He hand been thinking about Morgana and the offer his father had made. It was bad enough for forcing her but if she did married the girl would be sent away with her husband. Knowing the land as he had none of the other nobles lived off too close. He paced his room for a bit before hearing the door open and Merlin question him.

His heart skipped a beat, as he immediately thought of teasing the other. Before he could answer, the door was slammed open revealing a deep black hair.

'There she is' he thought before the girls exasperated voice filled the room "oh Arthur!" he hands went to her face as he walked directly into Arthur's large chest. His hands fell protectively around her, as a brotherly love filled him. Softly he patted her head.

"Merlin gives us a minute" we're his last words before he began to murmur his thought to the girl about the marriage situation, low enough for Merlin to not hear.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin watched the female rush into the room and embrace the prince. He was stunned for a moment unsure of what was happening until Arthur's words broke the male out of his trance. The teen nodded in response before turning to leave. He ended up watching for a second but couldn't make out what they were saying before he closed the door and walked down the hall.

 

Merlin realized that Gaius must know what was going on so he rushed down the halls to where the physician was working on something. "Gaius, do you know what's going on between Arthur and Morgana?" He didn't hesitate before he just bluntly said what was on his mind.

 

"I'm afraid I don't know," the old man replied. Merlin was left still wondering before he turned and walked away for a bit. Gaius tried ask where he was going but he'd left anyway.

[alexia__]

For some time the two talked. Arthur tried to comfort the girl by bringing in her favorite fruits as she walked around his room holding one in her hand and desperately going on and on. He did understand, Morganana had been under his fathers protection for a long time after she lost her family, and they had all be raised as a loving family, to some extend. But he had never thought of the girl as a lovers dreamer.

"The man might be your true love for all your know" he dares to ask reaching for a fruit himself

"Oh don't u dare Arthur!" She says "he might be a hideous toad"

Chuckling he takes her hand and sits her down.

"I understand" adds Arthur "love can be captivating in many ways specially for suited ladies like yourself"

His voice was gentle and far mature than he had ever imagined "I too have someone I love, therefore I understand"

"I will help you"

[WolfDog12]

Merlin ranted with Gaius for a while before realizing he could listen in on their conversation no problem. He then ran out while Gaius was working on something, still talking to the teen who was no longer in the room. The teen sprinted down the hall like there was a fire and came skidding to a stop when he reached Arthur's room. He whispered something in another language and his eyes momentarily turned gold. In the next moment, Merlin had really sharp hearing like a rabbit's and he listened through the door hearing some of the conversation.

 

"love can be captivating in many ways specially for suited ladies like yourself"

 

'Love? What is he going on about... Is Morgana in love with someone?'

 

"I too have someone I love, therefore I understand"

 

'Wait... ARTHUR HAS SOMEONE HE LOVES???!!!!! Who the heck could that be?! It's not Morgana is it? No, he likes her like a sister... I think... Ugh... Who could it be?' Merlin began racking his brain trying to think of every pretty girl there was around here. He wasn't focused enough to hear the part about him helping the lady Morgana but that was irrelevant now anyway.

[alexia__]

Morgana seemed to calm after this and smiled "I hope your loved one also feels the same" a faint blush was settled on her cheeks

"Yes, but for us it's impossible"

Arthur stood up and guided the others towards the door. He was a it surprised to find Merlin outside but he assumed the other was just giving them their space. Morgana saluted the young man before walking off.

"Thank you for waiting Merlin" he says guiding the other in.

 

His heart was beating a bit loudly due to his memory of the previous night. He had been so bold towards the boy, almost kissing him or worse.

His figure settle in the study near by and Arthur began to write away, he was a bit nervous about speaking to his father so preparation would take time.

'Too complicated'

He murmured

[WolfDog12]

Merlin jumped into attention as he heard the two move closer to the door. As Morgana left and made a motion towards the teen, he was relieved to not get yelled at for being just outside. Even though Arthur wasn't shouting or screaming, it was still a lot louder then he expected it to be because of the spell still being in place. Following behind Arthur, Merlin attempted to turn the spell off, however, for some reason, he didn't actually know how and he couldn't make his hearing normal... 'This is not good... I have to make sure Arthur doesn't yell at me today...' He thought to himself nervously.

 

The teen came into attention again as his sharp hearing seemed to pick up on Arthur's irregular heartbeat. He began to wonder if it was because he'd gone and told Morgana he liked someone... 'Who could he like though? If it's not Morgana then who? I don't know...' once again, he was interrupted in hearing Arthur mumble how things were complicated. Focusing was going to be a real pain with Merlin's new sharp hearing. Either way, he got back to work on cleaning the room.

[alexia__]

Like a roaming fire Arthur could feel Merlin move around the room. The other seemed perfectly fine, continuing in his work and performing the usual routines. Yet Arthur sat there like a thirsty dog, captivated enough to not see how he'd stopped writing.

His eyes remained in the paper but his ears followed Merlin. From small sounds here and there he could tell what the other was doing and made him sweat slightly due to the quick pace of his crazy heart.

 

'Why do I feel like this' he asks himself straightening is back as the chair moved. Standing now Arthur moved his eyes in search of Merlin, but before walking towards the boy he walked towards the window. He closed the glass and pulled the curtains so that the room was dark, illuminated by soft sun creeping through the cracks of the door and some curtain opening.

"If I were to ask of loyalty" he says "where would you stand"

Arthur's dry mouth ached, but not nearly as much as the bulge in his pants. What had gotten him like this was a mistery.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin was going to be over distracted by the thought of who Arthur's love was if it wasn't for the fact that his ears picked up on every sound in the room. He could hear his own heart beating somewhat quickly from the stress of the question and from... something else. Still, he didn't let it show as he picked up Arthur's clothes and put them in the laundry, put some other random things like his belts away and began making the bed when Arthur got up and walked to the window.

 

Merlin looked up and watched him walk around closing the windows and their shades. It was an unusual mood and when Arthur turned to ask him of his loyalties, the teen's heart skipped a beat, the voice coming in very loudly despite how quiet the prince was being. He hardly had to think about the answer for that one. "I'll always be there for you Arthur, the way I always have been. I'd do anything you need." Of course Merlin was mostly saying this so Arthur wouldn't yell but still, he was afraid of what he'd be told to do.

[alexia__]

"Yes Merlin it would seem you're always there" he says a hint of mock in his voice. Not that it would bother the other; or he presumed.

His movements towards the boy were carefully placed. Seeming like a chess game, or a lion ready to attach.

With a chuckle he restated "anything I need" feeling a rush fill his eyes cell.

His hand reached for Merlin's wrist, grasping it in his own. At first the action was grotesque as if placing a stamp on his property, assuring that the prey would not run or attempt movements, but after, his palm ran straight up Merlin's arm and shoulder resting slightly on his neck. The movement of his fingers over the boys skin was seductive, soft, gentle as if it were glass he'd just touched.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin froze up and tried to wrap his head around what exactly was happening. "A-Arthur?" He murmured quietly. He was nervous now and could hear his hear begin to race. He had no idea what to do. At this close range, if Merlin tried to use magic at all, Arthur would see. The young warlock attempted to walked back but because he had been taking care of the bed before Arthur started all this, it was now against his legs. Of course he ended up moving anyway and fell back just ending up sitting up on the bed staring up at the prince.

 

When he'd fallen, Merlin ended up looking down a little and noticed the clear bulge in Arthur's pants. The teen turned instantly red as he looked up again and could feel the heat of this moment burning through his body... it was a bit hotter down in his pants as well. He could now hear both their insane heartbeats. "A-Arthur?"

[alexia__]

He didn't reply to the others call. The constant mentioning of his name felt like a seductive invitation not to mention after he carelessly feel over onto Arthur's bed.

His hands positioned themselves next to Merlin's face, to close him in but also to allow himself to hover over the other. His eyes stared back intensity into the boy's darker ones and now a blush was obvious.

 

Slowly he moved his lips to Merlin's neck and placed the first kiss there. It didn't feel disgusting in fact the soft feel of his skin against Arthur's lips was the most desired thing that moment.

More kisses followed after that and despite the growing feeling to attach him, he remained gentle slightly nibbling every so often.

[WolfDog12]

Merlin was growing more and ore scared of what Arthur was going to do and what why he was getting hard from this. The warlock wanted to get away but there really was no where to go from his position. 'I have to get him off me!! I have to just put my hands on his shoulders and-' Just as he was about to break his frozen streak and was about to actually get Arthur off him, Merlin got the first kiss with a little nibble that made the male suddenly make a sound of "HYAAA" It was kind of loud and sexy at the same time. However, Merlin didn't think so, so he covered his mouth with the hand that was going to shove Arthur away.

 

'Why am I even the outlet for his sexual frustration?! Shouldn't he be doing this with the person he loves?' It really was an ironic thought. This late in the game, as the young teen's brains became mushy, he couldn't turn back. He was so hard it was painful and Arthur, his scent, his dominant side taking control, it was intoxicating. He began wanting more and more. "Ngh..." He moaned a bit this time unaware of his sounds.