Tired of Pretending

Dancing

Arthur was throwing a dance in the honor of his and Gwen's wedding.

But the problem was, Gwen used to be a servant so Arthur naturally assumed she didn't know how to dance. Which was untrue, Gwen danced with Merlin many a times. She so loved to dance, Merlin was the only other servant who could dance.

When the music was playing Gwen would drag Merlin into the servants hall right out side the room so they could dance. They would never be allowed on the actual floor, they were servants.

So there she was, sitting next to her husband in her chair. Watching all the nobles dancing. Gwen sighs and puts her head in her hands, she can't tell Arthur she can dance because that would embarrass him and would be rude. He has continuously apologized in her ear, telling her that he would teach her so they could tomorrow at the next dance.

Merlin see's the problem and knows how to resolve it without a scene, well not a big one anyway.

Merlin walks over to Arthur and Gwen. He bows low before the Queen and extends his hand, "may I have this dance?"

"Merlin!" Arthur hisses, fearing Merlin is humiliating his wife.

At the sight of Merlin Gwen brightens immediately, "you may." She takes his hand with a excited smile and allows him to lead her to the floor before moving as one with the soft music. Dancing far more elagently than any on the nobles, a grin forms on both of their faces. They've been doing this for years, but this is the first time they were able to do it on the actual floor.

Merlin twirls her around and picks her up gently and sets her back down.

They didn't notice everyone stopping to watch the two move gracefully across the room, they were having to much fun.

When the song ended Merlin escorts Gwen back to her seat and resumes his place among the servants.

Gwen gives him a smile of gratitude and he does back his welcome.

Arthur leans over, "you can dance?"

Gwen smiles sheepishly, "yes, mother taught me. Every time You or Uther would hold a dance I would drag Merlin through that door," she twists to show him, "and make him dance with me in the hall. He was the only other servant who knew how." She sighs, "and I so love to dance." She laughs, "Merlin doesn't much care for it but he did it for me."

Arthur shakes his head, "why didn't you tell me?"

Gwen looks shocked and confused, "that would be rude!"

Arthur laughs and grabs the back of her neck lightly and kisses her temple. "I don't care if it's rude, please don't make me find thing out about you through Merlin." His voice filled with amusement.

Gwen's eyes soften and she whispers, "deal," before grabbing Arthurs arm and dragging him toward the dancing nobles.

Merlin grins and shakes his head, she would never change.

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I think this is a darling little scene. I know its not really Merlin's big talent review but it was to adorable to pass up :)