Those sparkling eyes are the love of my life[A Merthur Tale]

Chapter 5

Arthurs POV

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That night I didn't fall asleep since if I did I would have probably woken up at 7pm anyway. You know, for my second date with Merlin.

So, at seven, I get changed into my white shirt, leaving the top buttons undone, some brown pants and a belt. I then wait an hour and a half then leave my chambers and head for Merlin's. But then I remember what he said this morning. 'Bring our rings.' I still have no clue why he would want me to bring our rings but I go an collect them anyway.

I'm standing outside of Merlin's chambers now and I'm about to knock on but then Merlin opens the door. 'You're a bit early.' He says. I just smile until he grabs my wrist and starts pulling me out of the palace and into the forest.

We stop at a clear space without trees, there's only logs as seats. 'Wait here.' Merlin's tells me, gently pushing me down onto one of the log seats. I watch him as he walks away and further into the woods. He comes back a few minutes later with stuff to make a fire. 'You did not have to do that all by yourself.' I say

'No, no. I don't mind.' He says, smiling. He gets on the floor and start to create a fire. Once he is finished, he sits down next to me and puts his hand out. 'Do you have the rings?'

I take the rings out but he only grabs one. He stand up and stretches out a hand to me. I take it and stand up, as I'm doing this he gets down onto one knee. Do not tell me he's doing what I think he's doing!

'When we get arranged to get married, we don't get a chance to propose so....Will you marry me?' He asks with a gentle voice, looking up at me and making an adorably smile. 'I- yes.'

'You don't seem so sure on that, Arthur.' Merlin laughs slightly as he stands up and faces me. 'Yes. I'm sure. You are actually the only person my dad has arranged me to marry who is not a pain in the ass.' He laughs again, making me laugh seconds after him.

'Im glad you don't think I am a pain in the ass, Arthur. So, yes?' He asks.

'Yes.' I say, trying to hold back my smile. 'Just smile, Arthur.' I smile now but look down at the ground. Merlin laughs. 'Honestly, Arthur.' He gently puts two fingers on my chin and lifts my head up.

'Sit down. Let's get warm.' He tells me, once again gently pushing me down onto the log seat. He sits down next to me, stretching his arms out and above the fire to warm up his hands.

He brings one hand to both my hands and holds them, pulling them back to where his hand was before. Above the fire. Now my hands are between his, in his grip. 'Oh, right!' He says, letting go of my hands.

He takes a one of the rings out of his pocket and takes my hand, sliding it onto my ring finger. I take the other ring and do the same to him.

Then he takes my hands again, bringing them above the fire exactly like before.

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This is probably my favorite chapter so far!! :D Anyway, the title of this fanfic comes into the next chapter!! Also, I hope you liked this chapter as much as I do.