The Blue Eyed Rascal. Merthur.

Chapter III

Arthur traced the parts of his arm where Merlin had touched. Words couldn't describe how interesting he thought Merlin was.
Today was going to be another boring day for Arthur as all he had to do was piles of paperwork. The prince grumpily rolled out of his bed and cursed the cold ground below his feet. Soon after getting dressed for the day to come, Arthur decided to find Merlin in the lower ground to know him better.

He knocked on every door and asked if anyone knew a boy by the name of Merlin. Most said no and others asked for money in return of information, although they had none.Giving up all hope he knocked on one last door, this time he saw a raven haired boy open it. Glee stole a place on Arthur's face as he asked to come in.

Upon walking inside Merlins home, he glanced at books and clothes around the room.
"Come sit down." Merlin instructed and Arthur obliged. "So what's the reason of you coming here, future kings have work to do right?" He asked. Arthur felt taken back by the question. His original motive was to learn more about Merlin but now he just wanted to hear his angelic voice.

"I'd like to learn something's about you." Arthur explained but managed to sound like a creep. "So first of all, why have you come to Camelot?"

"I came to Camelot in hope I could no longer hide in fear but I'll see since I've only be here for two days."

"Interesting, got a job of some sort?" Perhaps if Uther would allow it Merlin could work in the castle.

"Not of yet but I am looking for a man named Gauis do you know where I could find him?"

"He's court physician. Maybe later today I can take you to meet him." Arthur was mainly shocked what would Merlin need with Gauis.

"I'd be very grateful. See I've always thought that people of nobility were snot nosed brats but your not that bad." Merlin chuckled with Arthur who soon joined in.

The boys talked for hours upon hours, Arthur spoke of life in the kingdom and Merlin spoke about his hometown of Ealdor with his mother. Sometimes they connected on an emotional level how Merlin never knew his father nor Arthur his mother.

As the dusk was of soon arrival the prince asked if Merlin still wanted to meet Gauis of course he agreed and the two grasped onto their belongings and made their way. A few minutes later, Arthur knocked on the door of the physicians chambers. As the door opened, Gauis spotted Merlin.
He clasped his short arms around Merlin's waist. Truth be told Arthur had never seen the old man so joyous.

"Merlin, I thought you'd gotten yourself into trouble somewhere when you didn't come for so long!" The Gauis said letting go of the boy.

"I guess it just took awhile to get here from Ealdor and with all the bandits in the forest it's hard to get around." Merlin explained with a smile.

"Well it's nice to see I've reunited some people." Arthur intruded.

"Thank you Arthur!" Merlin ran up to Arthur and hugged him tightly and kissed his cheek.

Dazed, Arthur mumbled a you're welcome while locked in his trance.
How did Merlin make Arthur feel this way?
It was as if it was magic.
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