Merthur and Reader x Sir Leon

Dinner date

Arthur P/O/V:

(Time skip 1 month)

My door opens and Merlin walks in "No news, sorry." I nod "We'll find her." he nods "Yea it's weird without her, oddly quiet." I smile slightly "Have you contacted Morgana recently?" he nods folding a basketful of clothes "Yea. she talked to a few others and they won't be attacking Camelot any time soon." I smile "Merlin, are you currently involved with anyone?" he shakes his head "No, why?" I shrug "Just curious." he nods and I walk over to the door "I'll see you later." I walk out of the room and down to the training ground where Percy, Gwaine, Leon and Lancelot ate all talking. I walk over "Hi." they all grin and Gwaine punches my arm lightly "Admitted your feelings for Merlin yet?" 

I roll my eyes "No, but I was planning on asking him out." They all grin and Lancelot smiles "Well its about time." Gwaine grins "So how are you going to ask him?" I shrug "How did you ask out Percival?" he flushes and Percival wraps an arm around his shoulders "I actually asked him out, he admitted his feelings while drunk." I laugh "Well how did you ask out Gwaine?" He smiles "I just asked, we had dinner. I made sure it was all his favourite things." I nod "How do I find out Merlin's favourite food?" Leon smiles "Ask the cook or Gaius." I nod "Okay, I'll surprise him with dinner. Then I'll him how I feel." they all nod and I smile "When's your next patrol?" 

Lancelot smiles "Two days, but we have people in nearby villages and towns looking for her." I nod "Thanks, right I'm going to find Gaius." The others grin and wish me luck as I walk away. I walk to Gaius's quarters and debate on how to ask him about Merlin's favourite food. I knock on the door and walk in Gaius smiles and bows his head "What can I do for you sire?" I smile "I was wondering if you could tell me Merlins favourite foods." he looks confused but nods "He likes chicken and apple pie." I nod "Thanks." I leave and walk down to the kitchens smiling at the cook who scowls "Keep your grubby hands off my pies." I smile "I just wanted to request something for tonight. Chicken and vegetables and apple pie for two." she nods "Now get out of my kitchen."

I leave and smile to myself now I just have to figure out what to say. I walk into my room and find Merlin walking around balancing various pieces of armour in his arms. Stifling a laugh and grin "Why don't you just use your magic?" he shrugs "Habit I guess." I nod "Are you doing anything later?" he shakes his head and I smile "Would you like to join me for dinner?" he shrugs "Sure." I nod and sit at my desk grabbing the nearest letter and start reading it. I hear Merlin walk out and look up, I need to think about how to tell him I like him. 

I find a piece of clean parchment, quill and Ink and start drafting a letter to Y/N. She would know what to say and now she's not here. I sigh and headbutt the desk why is this so difficult. There is a knock on the door and Gwaine and Lancelot walk in. "How goes planning your date?" I scowl "How do I tell Merlin that I like him?" Lancelot smiles "Just tell him outright." I nod "But how?" they both laugh "While your eating just turn to him and tell him how you feel, then he will tell you how he feels." I nod "That sounds too easy." they both laugh and Lancelot pats me on the back "Just be yourself." 

I nod and the two of them walk out. Looking out the window I see that the sun has just started to set. I stand and walk down to the kitchens balancing the food, goblets and a jug in my arms before walking back up to my room and setting the table. Well for the first time I've done this I think its worked pretty well. Merlin walks in looking very confused "I just went down to the kitchens and apparently someones already," he pauses "You've been busy." I shrug and sit down pointing to the seat opposite me. He smiles and sits down "Thanks." I nod and we both start eating. "Can I ask why you wanted to have dinner with me?" I smile and blush slightly shrugging "I don't know I just wanted some company."

He nods "Arthur, can I tell you something?" I nod and look up "What?" he shrugs "Well I've worked for you for a while now and we spend a lot of time together." I nod and he continues "Well lately for a while now I've had certain feelings towards you." I grin and he continues to stare at the table "I understand if you don't feel the same way but," I smile and reach across the table taking his hand in mine "Merlin," he looks up and I grin "I like you to." he smiles "Really?" I nod "That's actually why I asked you to have dinner with me."