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LET HER GO - LANCE AND MERLIN (PART 2)

Summary: After Merlin finds Lance and the reader, the guys decide it's better if they give her time to decide on who she wants to be with.

SONG: LET HER GO - PASSENGER

Reader's POV

Merlin pushed past me and then pushed Lance into the floor. "Oi!" Lance yelled getting back up. So that things wouldn't escalate to anything worse, I placed myself between the boys, placing my left hand on Merlin's chest and my right hand on Lance's chest.

"Stop! Okay? It's my fault that I kissed Lance." I said, Merlin looked at me, "What do you mean?"

I let out a sigh, "I have a crush on the both of you. Lance longer, I thought that if maybe I gave you the chance to be my boyfriend, I could be happy and forget about him." I said looking down.

"It's not your fault. I understand completely Arya." Merlin said. I turned towards Lance and he simply looked at me, "Can I have a world with Merlin, alone?" Lance said. I could tell he was a bit angered but calmed down.

LANCE'S POV

Merlin and I walked towards his room, "We can't give her an ultimatum. We'll just look like dickheads." I said standing up straight. "Yes, we'll look like- well whatever you said," Merlin sighed, "she needs time and space. To figure out who she wants to be with. It's the best we can do in this situation."

We walked back towards Arya who was anxiously tapping her foot, as soon as she noticed us, she stood up. "H-hey." She stuttered.

"We decided that you need time and space to decide who you wanna be. And doesn't matter how long it takes or who you choose, we'll still be your friend and support you." I said weakily smiling.

She smiled softly, "Thank you."

Reader's POV

A few days had gone by since the boys left me to decide who I wanted to be with. Merlin has been adorable, writing me poems and showing a lot of affection.

Lance offered to help me around with my training and like Merlin, showed me more affection.

I decided today would be the day I chose. I told the boys to meet me at the garden at midnight. They both agreed and we simply waited for midnight to fall. The minutes turned to hours, the hours to years. It felt like it had been 10 years by the time we met up.

I walked towards the garden and saw Merlin, biting his nails. Lance simply drifting off as he sighed.

"Hey". I softly said. They looked up at me and smiled nervously, "Hi."  I sighed and bit my lip, sitting between them. "So after a few days. I finally made up my mind."

MERLIN ENDING

I slowy turned towards Merlin and sighed. "I choose you, Merlin." I smiled softly. Merlin smiled widely and grabbed my hand. "Really?" He asked.

I nodded, "Of course, it's always been you." I turned towards Lance. "Lance, i'm sorry but, I think I see you as a friend only. But hopefully you understand."

Lance's eyes began to tear up as he quickly nodded. "It's fine. I understand, you're still my friend, like I said before, i'll still support you." He got up and left.

Once again, I turned towards Merlin only to be greeted by his soft lips. I slowly kiss him back and pull away, with a bright smile resting on my lips. "We're okay."

LANCE ENDING (which is probably only for me 😪)

I bit my lip and look over at Lance. "I guess it's always been you, you dickhead." I teased. Lance looked up at me and smiled, "Wha- Wait really?" He asked. I nodded.

I look at Merlin, "I'm sorry, my dear Merlin. I guess I mostly see you as a friend. I know you'll find someone amazing. But you have to let me go." I said, my shoulders feeling light, like if I had a weight off of me.

Merlin nodded, "I wish you both the best. You deserve each other." He stood up and looked at Lance, "Take care of her."

Lance nodded, "I will." He held my hand, Merlin turned into his owl self and flew away. Lance and I leaned in and soon, our lips were moving in sync together.