Arthur, I mean... someone who is alright does not break into tears at that question. Can we do something for you?
Another great piece by the ever-brilliant @kairennart ! Thank you so much!!
My Camelot boys with their baby dragon - just as it always should've been!
Love spell incident with a twist.
Arthur is aware that he's been enchanted to be in love with Merlin. He's completely oblivious to Merlin's feelings though. Otherwise his mind is clear.
Merlin: so, here is the antidote
Arthur: *staring at the antidote* maybe... Maybe let's wait a few more days?
Merlin: what? Why? Don't you want to turn back? I thought this was terrible?
Arthur: it is... i mean, it was. But actually? It's sort of - nice.
Merlin: what? Being enchanted?
Arthur: *flushes* being in love with you.
Merlin: *Thunderstruck* erm... How am I supposed to understand that?
Arthur: well, it's just... You're kind... You care about me and you don't judge me for my feelings and I just... Feel save? Around you, I mean. It's nice, being with you. Even if it's not-
Merlin: real?
Arthur: as close as I would like to be.
Merlin: oh
Arthur: *nervously fumbling with his hands* yeah
Merlin: *struggling* Arthur, I can't let you stay enchanted
Arthur: ... I know. Just... Just a few more days? A week max! I promise, I won't reject the antidote again, I just... I just want to feel like this a little longer
Merlin, who's heart is nearly breaking at the sight, both for Arthur and himself: yeah. Sure. Of course. Just a couple days.