I've been waiting

Newness

When i woke up, my arms and legs interlaced with Arthur's, and his slow and steady breath rustling the hair on my forehead, the smile that spread over my face was the biggest I've even had. I checked the time and rolled out of bed, padding out of the room silently. I turned to check back on him, resting on the door frame for a moment to appreciate that Arthur was in my bed, and sleeping peacefully, looking like a golden haired god.
I practically leapt downstairs, jogging into the kitchen and asking Alexa to shuffle Elton John. I knew I was acting like a child, dancing around the kitchen in my underwear, frying up pancakes for my... boyfriend? I wasn't sure what he was now. But just the thought of him made me feel giddy, and remembering what we had done last night, and the sound of Arthur calling my name, made me hot and bothered even now.
Two strong arms snaked around my waist, and i jumped, almost using my magic to lash out at the intruder, until my brain caught up with my body and realised it was Arthur. I turned to press a gentle kiss to his cheek, and he nestled his face in the crook of my neck.
"Smells good."
"Will taste even better" I smiled, unhooking his arms form my body so that i could serve up breakfast. I gave him a chaste kiss to wipe the pout of his face, and handed him a plate of blueberry pancakes.
"So what... what happens now?" He asked, downing a hearty mouthful.
"What do you mean? Your the same Royal Prat, I'm the same Clumsy Idiot, now we're just..."
"In it together now?" I nodded and sidled up to him, kissing his neck softly, and ruffling his golden hair. "Good."
"I've got a shift tonight, but when i get back maybe... A movie night? We could watch First Knight, you'd love that one, it's based on you-"
"Or we could..." I grinned, noticing the blush creeping up his neck.
"Or that" I chuckled, pecking his cheek. "In the mean time, i wanted to ask. How long have you known you were...Bisexual?"
"Is that the one where you like girls and boys" I nodded and he continued, in-between mouthfuls of pancake. "About 9 hours then."
"What?" I laughed.
"Well I didn't actually know until i kissed you. I just knew i felt something, but i couldn't figure out what it meant"
"Well i'm glad you did." I leant in, tentatively connecting our lips, he tasted of blueberries and love.

"Got a Boyfriend yet, Merlin?" Lee called, as i practically skipped into the Ward, a huge grin on my face. I was glad I could walk to work, i wasn't entirely sure if my behind would survive a car ride, but every time i thought of why it was sore, I would grin again.
"Yep!" I yelled back, running up to him to hug him enthusiastically.
"Arthur?! I can't believe it! Wait, yes i can, i saw it coming from a mile away!" He said, still light heartedly, fist bumping me. "You did the nasty?" I blushed and looked away. "Yeah you did! Get some Merlin!" He laughed. Tracy stormed past and i cheerfully waved her goodbye.
"It wasn't like that! It was romantic. And sweet." I sighed, twiddling my bracelet idly. I couldn't help but feel guilty, Arthur had been Gwen's first. "And fucking amazing!" I whisper shouted, quickly forgetting my qualms, how could i focus on that when i had Arthur all to myself now.
"I bet. He's hot"
"And you're straight" I chuckled.
"Yeh, but i'm not blind. Anyone can see he's one fiiine-" Lee was interrupted before he could say anything that would make me territorial, by my phone buzzing.
"It's him, hold on" I burst out laughing and showed the text to Lee, who agreed he had to see this:
Help. A crazy woman won't stop trying to court me.
When i reached the reception, Arthur was metaphorically pinned against a wall, with Tracy casually walking her fingers up his chest, flirting her ass off. I was pleased to see Arthur looked extremely uncomfortable. I didn't entirely think my actions through, I just knew I had an opportunity to both save Arthur and get a little sweet sweet revenge on Tracy. I strolled over, completely ignoring my co-worker, and hooked my arm around Arthur.
"Hey Babe" I soothed, silently begging him to not say anything dumb. I pulled him hip to hip with me, and crushed our lips together, his body melted against mine whether he wanted it to or not, and kissed me back.
"Hey- uh- Merlin? You left this at home, thought you might need it" He handed over my Nurse ID card, and pecked me on the cheek. It couldn't have been better, the look on Tracy's face when she realised she sexy beast she had been trying to pick up was not only taken, but gay- in her mind anyway because she didn't believe Bisexuality was real. She huffed, looking between the two of us in utter rage and confusion, she opened her mouth to say something, but thought against it and growled, storming away.
Lee jogged over and High-fived me, both of us laughing hysterically. Arthur was obviously confused and, though i hadn't noticed it earlier, a little angry. Leroy noticed and saluted goodbye, so i could turn to Arthur.
"What was that Merlin? Babe? I'm not an Infant?"
"No, god no. It's something we say now, it's an affectionate term, like sweetie, or dearest, or-"
"Well i didn't- I'm not sure- It's rather early to be-" He was stuttering and i realised I'd made him uncomfortable.
"Arthur, it's ok, I get this is new for you and being so openly intimate might be too much. I'm sorry. I won't-" Arthur cut me off with a soft kiss, his hands settling on my hips.
"It's fine Merlin. It was just a surprise. That's all."
I explained why i had done it, and Arthur's eyebrow tweaked, surprise evident on his face.
"I didn't know you were one for revenge." He grinned. "But it sounded like she deserved it. If you ever need help making her uncomfortable, I'm all for it"
He flashed a sly smile and kissed me again, just a gentle nip on the neck.
"I'd better get home, your busy. But I'll be waiting" He winked, and I blushed, nodding with a contained smile. I returned to work with an invigorated urge to be finished.