Merthur/Merlin one shot

Merlin being a clutz

Arthur was used at Merlin being a clutz but this was different. Like this entire week, he was distracted and he was wondering what he was thinking about. It just got worse, and he really wanted to know why this was. Like right now, Merlin was tripping over the bucket and landing on the ground. A yelp was heard and he stared at Merlin. But soon a snicker came out. It was too hilarious and adorable as well. This is why he found Merlin endearing. 

"You know, I know you are being a clutz but this is a new level. Tell me what is on your mind, Merlin?"

The questioned male flushed and as he saw him sitting up. There was a silence and he was almost thinking that Merlin was spacing out again. The flush was making him look so much more adorable and he couldn't help feeling like this. The latter male was making him feel happier, that even his father realized this. And he didn't mind it which was strange. He even told him that when he would get together he had his blessing. That was not something he expected, but he was glad to know that his father would fully accept this all.

"Nothing, sire. Just thinking about what we will do today."

His eyes squinted at this, but he brushed it aside, knowing that he wouldn't get any answers out of Merlin.

"Alright, then. We are going out today. As there are some bandits that antagonize a small town. They asked for help. I don't think we will need help. Get enough food, and anything necessary for the trip ready."

Merlin scrambled up now and nodded. He still couldn't get what was up with Merlin, and he had the feeling that the male was hiding something. Arthur had the feeling that Merlin was a sorcerer. Of course, he wasn't blind. And he wasn't minding it, even with his father against it. Magic was something bad at least that was what he got told, but what is when it wasn't? His father wasn't even trying to understand these people, and that was why he decided to get to know more about magic. But as long as his father was king, he couldn't change anything.

"As you wish."

He watched the younger male walk outside and he pinched the brink of his nose. Something clearly bothered him, and he had the feeling, not just one thing that bothered him. And he seemed distant as well. It made him just more worried, which wasn't something he wanted. He started to get ready and walked up the horse stables and watching in amusement and bewilderment Merlin being on the ground and cursing. This was the first time he heard Merlin curse that much and he found it endearing.

Though everything about Merlin was endearing. Not just his clumsiness, but as well the fact that he wasn't holding his tongue, but arguing back. This was one of the reasons why he fell for the younger male. He shook his head and walked up, as putting his hand in front of the latter male.

"Need a hand?"

He asked in the same amusement. It took him a moment to realize that he saw a small hue of pink on Merlin's cheeks. This was adorable and he couldn't help but a soft smile stretch through his lips.

"I-...."

There was a pause coming from his manservant and he let out a sigh as taking the hand. Arthur wasn't waiting and pulling him up instantly afterward.

"Thanks, Arthur."

He let go of the hand and smirked now at the blush which was more by now.

"No problem. So what happened and did you pack anything?"

Merlin adored soon a small pout, which made him look even more adorable in his eyes. He brushed his thoughts away as he was sure that the latter male wasn't going to like him back.

"Yeah, I uh did. And I tripped."

He saw him shrug after the last part and he chuckled.

"Good, and try to be less a clutz, wouldn't want to rescue your arse from these bandits."

He smirked at Merlin and the said male rolled his eyes. With this, they started to make their ways out of the stables, but he saw Gwaine grin at him. He knew about his crush to his manservant and he knew as well that he tried to bring them together. It was to the point where he started to stalk them. And he wasn't really minding it too much, as it was hilarious. To make it even funnier was that Merlin was obvious to all this, and not realizing that Gwaine was watching their interaction with interest.

The male was constantly teasing him and his manservant was as obvious as ever. Gwaine was giving a thumbs up and he was itching to wank him for doing this. A sigh escaped as they started to head towards the town.

A few hours later....

Merlin was weirdly quiet, and it was making him worried. So as it was almost night he had to call him more than once and told him that they should sleep here. He nodded. So he went down and waiting for Merlin. And he watched him like a hawk not wanting him to fall down from the hoars. With his clumsiness worse, he wouldn't be surprised him falling down. A fall down from a horse wouldn't fend off well. And he saw it happening, luckily for Merlin, he intervened and managing to catch him before he hit the ground.

'He is light. Did this moron not eat enough?'

He put Merlin down, just to see him as a flustered mess and he couldn't help but smirk now.

"You know, you should have just asked for help. Wouldn't want you to fall down and end up badly injured. It's difficult to get a half good manservant."

Merlin rolled his eyes and they started to make their camp ready. He was waiting for the food to be finished cooking and watched Merlin being just more of a clutz. He felt like something really was wrong. Maybe he ended up getting cursed or something?

"You doing alright, buddy?"

Merlin blinked and turned his head to him and nodded, but not saying anything just continuing with what he was doing. Maybe he was sick? He let out a sigh and the rest of the night went rather well, other then Merlin being zoned out most of the time. When it was time to sleep he let Merlin near the fire. By now he was too tired and forgetting about his clumsiness.

That was until a few minutes later he heard a few panicked curses escape. When turning around he saw Merlin having golden eyes and the fire which he saw burning down at the blanket ending up getting extinguished. He sat up and staring at Merlin who was now staring back at him and backing slowly away.

"I uh, sorry-..."

The voice was distraught and he looked ready to run away. He always felt like Merlin had hidden something like this. Of course, he felt a bit hurt that the said male had hidden his magic from him, but it wasn't his fault. His father would burn Merlin on the stake, even when he gave his blessing. The fear was seen in his eyes and he felt horrible. Although he wanted to know the reason for Merlin himself.

"Tell me why you didn't tell me that you were a sorcerer?"

His voice calm and no anger is seen, other than the disappointment that he showed on his expression.

"I couldn't and I am not a sorcerer but a warlock. Your father would kill me. I just couldn't and I know that he had taught you that magic was evil. I thought you would...hate me...and I couldn't deal with this..."

His voice as soft as ever and he looked like crying. The expression alone made his heartbreak. It wasn't an expression he wanted to see on the younger male.

"I don't hate you, it's quite the opposite actually. And I wouldn't let my father harm you. To tell you this, I would duel him that you wouldn't end up dying. What is the difference? Like both are the same thing or not?"

His voice held interest and Merlin seemed to relax a bit as he walked up and sat right in front of him now.

"Warlock's are born with magic, sorcerer's aren't. It's like breathing to me. And it is a part of me. And you really don't hate me?"

The last part was said hopeful and his eyes stared at him with these sad puppy eyes. And god was he looking adorable like this.

"I could never hate you, even when you have magic. I like you more than a friend. Thought I tell you this before I chicken out again."

Merlin's eyes started to grow big and before he realized what happened he felt himself being pulled into a tight hug.

"You really mean it, and you aren't shitting me right now?"

He chuckled as he hugged back and rubbing soothing circles on the latter's male when noticing that he was shaking and some hiccups were heard.

"Yes, I am not shitting you."

It took a moment for Arthur to calm him down and when he did, Merlin kissed him and he was feeling his heart skip a beat. In the end, he found out that the clumsiness which was this week came from Merlin not paying attention and thinking about him. They ended up defeating the bandits and going home to Camelot with both smiling brightly. Everything would end up well and no one had to know that Merls knows magic. This was a secret between Merls and himself.

A/N there we go. I got this idea with the blanket from a different fanfic one-shot from Turtlefreakakw2 so here you go. It took me a bit as I had some other one-shot which I got an idea. I hope you enjoyed my interpretation of what you wrote. And hope this is what you wanted. Don't forget to vote when you enjoyed it. And would you want to have a second part of this?