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A pool and secrets	By : Nita05 Category: M through R > Merlin (BBC) > Merlin (BBC) Views: 5191 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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A pool and secrets
Chapter Four
Merlin stared at Gwaine before turning around pretending to be busy looking after the horse. “I have no idea what you are talking about Gwaine. Nothing happened. He rested, while I kept watch over night. That is all.”
Gwaine grabbed Merlin’s shoulder spinning him around to face him. “I know something happened. You act differently around him, you had that kiss mark on your neck and you keep on sneaking glimpses up at him filled with such sorrow. Did he do something to you?” he asked with concerned eyes.
“I’m telling you, it is not a kiss mark, its insect bites!” Merlin said. Gwaine scoffed and reached to remove Merlins scarf from around his neck. Merlin grabbed Gwaine’s hand, stopping him from pulling it down. “Don’t! Can’t you just leave me alone? Nothing happened besides almost being killed by an insane man. I just want to finish up my duties and then retire to my quarters.”
“I’m sorry. I just worry about you Merlin.” Gwaine sighed.
“I know you do Gwaine and I thank you for being a good friend.” Merlin smiled.
“Because I know how much you love him…”
“What?!”
“And I don’t want him to take advantage of you, because let’s face it Arthur can be pretty dense about some things.” Gwaine stared at Merlin.
Merlin was beginning to panic and was starting to fell faint. “W-What? H-How?” He was starting to hyperventilate. Merlin grabbed the horse’s reins and almost ran to the stables.
“Merlin!” Gwaine yelled, chasing after the dark haired man. He found Merlin unsaddling one of the horses. “I didn’t mean to scare you or anything. I’m not going to tell anybody, I promise.”
Merlin glanced up at Gwaine before adverting his eyes. “H-how did you find out?”
“I don’t know. I just watch the way you look at him when nobody is looking, you always do everything for him even if he doesn’t thank you and I see your face every time he treats you like you are nothing.” Gwaine had gone over to the stable door of the horse Merlin was now brushing. “You were one of my first friends’ Merlin and I like to keep an eye out for you. I know how much you care for him and if he asked, I know you would do anything for him. That’s why I’m worried that he has taken advantage of you.” Gwaine said tenderly.
Merlin smiled at the knight across from him. “You are a good friend, but I am fine. Seriously though, nothing happened.”
Gwaine stared at the wizard before him. “Okay, if you say so. But I hope you know that you can always come to me for anything. I will always listen to what you have to say.”
Merlin nodded. “Thank you Gwaine.” With that Gwaine walked over to where a servant had placed his horse for the night and started to take the saddle off.
“It has been a while since I have brushed my horse after a long journey. I use to find brushing my horse very relaxing at the end of a hard day.” Gwaine said.
“I know what you mean. It’s very soothing. I like to come here to brush the horses when I want to think sometimes.” The two men continued to chat while looking after the horses.
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Merlin placed the plates laden with food on the table before the king and his future bride. “Thank you Merlin” said Gwen as he walked passed to the table with the wine.
“You are welcome.” Said Merlin bowing to the fiancée of the man he loved.
Arthur looked up after Gwen had kicked him in the shin under the table. “Yes. At least you were on time.” He turned his attention to the woman beside him. “So what should we do tomorrow? Maybe a picnic in the forest?” he smiled.
Merlin looked away as Gwen answered him. “Yes I think that would be wonderful. You can tell me all about the treaty signing and your journey home.”
“You should have seen the cave we had to stay in while waiting for morning to come. Even though we did not intend to end up there it was really quite breathtaking. I’m sure you would have thought it beautiful.”
“I’m sure I would have.” Gwen said before leaning over to kiss the king. The kiss started to get really heavy and future queens hands were travelling through Arthur’s hair and over his body.
“Get a room.” Mumbled Merlin.
Arthur pulled away from Gwen who started to wipe her mouth with the serviette from beside her. “What did you say Merlin?” the king hissed.
“I didn’t say anything Sire.” Merlin replied.
“Yes you did. I heard you.”
“Well you heard wrong, because I did not say anything.”
“Yes you did!”
“No I did not.” Arthur slammed his fists on the table.
“Children, please.” Gwen said and Arthur turned to look at his fiancée in shock. “What? You were acting like children.” She stood from the table and faced her future husband. “I’m very tired, so I am going to retire for the night. Excuse me.” Gwen kissed Arthur one more time before leaving for her bedroom.
“You did say something.”
“No I didn’t.” the king threw his hands in the air in frustration and headed off to his rooms as well. Merlin smiled before starting to clean up their plates. ‘These are the moments that made me fall in love with him. Perhaps one day I will dine with him also. Hah, don’t be silly Merlin; you are just a silly servant. I wonder if I would have fallen so hard for him if it wasn’t my destiny to stay by his side. I don’t think I would have stayed for so long.”
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Arthur was pacing backwards and forwards across his room. ‘Why did that kiss from Gwen feel different to usual? For some reason it just felt wrong and when Merlin said something I just took it out on him. He always knows how to get to me. Something just feels off after I woke up naked in the cave. Maybe something did happen but Merlin just does not wish to tell me. But what could he not tell me? We have been through a lot together these past few years.’ Arthur had paused in his pacing and was quietly thinking to himself, only to jump when his door opened. “God Merlin! Have you heard of knocking? You scared me half to death.” Arthur had placed a hand over his chest, hoping to calm his rapidly beating heart.
Merlin paused in the doorway. “Sorry Arthur. I did not mean to frighten you.” Merlin walked over to the kings’ bed and turned down the covers so that the king could go to bed. Arthur watched as a pillow fell onto the floor when the wizard did so and as he bent to pick it up Arthur could not help looking at the firm backside of his servant.
Once he realised what he was doing he walked over to the room partition and started to get undressed and ready for bed. ‘What the hell was that?! Since when have I stared at Merlin’s butt? Never! What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe I should speak to Gaius in the morning. But what will I tell him? Ever since I woke up naked after staying in a cave with my servant I have found it wrong to kiss my wife and have caught myself staring at said servants’ derriere. No I can’t tell him that. It’s just stress. Yes that’s it. Stress. Great I’ll just get a good night’s sleep and it will all be fine in the morning.’
When Arthur stepped out from behind the partition he found Merlin near the door. “Will you be needing anything else Arthur?”
“Not tonight. But I would like you to make sure that the food for the picnic and the horses are ready to go just before lunch tomorrow.” Arthur said sitting on his bed.
“As you wish oh great one.” Merlin said with a smile on his face and he headed towards the door.
“Goodnight Merlin.” Arthur said before Merlin could reach the door.
Merlin paused and turned confused eyes towards the king. “Goodnight Arthur.”
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