When Merlin ventured back to Ealdor to help fight off Kanen, he returned to Camelot with someone else, his little sister, Miriam. He can't eat chocolate! The chocolate was fast-acting, but he'll burn through it quite fast, and then he'll probably crash again. "Now shut up, both of you, so I talk to the engineers.". No. Youre mine.. Tonight when you said that thing about not knowing why Im with yougod Merlin.. Merlin slowly falls in love with Arthur, and can't take the constant pain of seeing him with Gwen every day. The cake monsters seem to have got as far as his libido, he realises, because normally he'd enjoy a dream where he was being hand-fed chocolate by a handsome man, even if it was the git. Long-fic nel quale Merlin un orfano, cresciuto tra famiglie adottive e orfanotrofi. ~~~~ That's no excuse.". "Huh. You're the court physician. "Half seven," he says. Merlin FanFiction Archive | FanFiction "Oh, well, if she's gone to all the effort," Merlin says, and most of his lingering rage just disappears when Arthur smiles at him, quick and honest and a little crooked. Sylphrenia is the newest lady of the lake and the strongest fairy in all of Auradon. Only as each life came and went, he continued to be hurt by that love. But she's stopped, her hands clasped in front of her heart and her eyes wide. I'm turning into the ultimate arts graduate clich. Identity crisis - Rona23 - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] "Or we could blow it up," Merlin suggests to Gwen, and Arthur makes a little sound of horror. ", "I didn't phone my mum and cry either," Merlin says as Freya presses herself into the corner and glares at them both. Quella che la maga non sapeva e Avete presente quando re Alined vuole la guerra e cerca di far innamorare Art di Lady Vivian? Three blokes in one house, y'know.". ", Arthur's eyes narrow. I giovani cavalieri che si avventurano a Camelot alla ricerca di fama e gloria non sanno realmente qual il modo per entrare nelle grazie del principe. and so Merlin did. Thanks. It grew from there. Warnings: An odd bit of swearing. Completed arthurxmerlin lgbtq merlinxarthur +7 more # 7 Watching Merlin's Life by NatashaB 2.4K 67 3 Who is Merlin?, a merlin fanfic | FanFiction Never Leave Angry AnywayIll try to be better about that. He gets lunch made for him, though Will demands to see a blood test result first to prove he's still ill. Gwaine's easier to guilt trip, though, and is the only person in the house who can actually cook, so Merlin gets an elegant salad he struggles to eat, and the even more welcome relief of his next insulin shot. As he awaits his freedom, he slowly gets to know the prisoner being held in the cell beside him, a young man named Merlin. Once the smoke of the blast is cleared every one runs Merlyn doveva andare a studiare a Camelot come controllare la sua magia. It wasn't even about Arthur. seen the kings this way for each other. When the blade finishes the cut, another spray of blood hits Kelan, and he feels the life essence of the knight sleeping through his chainmail, but he doesn't think on it too much. You all have swords and I have my magic." A knight says, "Whoa." and Gwen cringed in surprise. "Oh, come on," Merlin protests. Sort of a 5 1. ", Merlin nods, his smirk widening and he says, "I wouldn't have it any other way, At that moment, Arthur appears, pushes him down into the seat again and demands, "Is he better yet? "Sleeping with the enemy!" This if is NOT for the feint of heart, you have been warned. I really dont.I understand, I just Merlin shakes his head, then leans down, kissing him. There was also this story posted recently: Ill hold my breathMerlin dies trying to protect Arthur from another sorcerer. Merlin wondered how long he could wait before he simply reached out and drew the cup of water to him with a devastatingly simple spell. Come on! I'm not that author, but this is pure romantic comedy of the fluffiest sort. ), but just a few days ago there was a question on dying!Merlin and a few suggestions were posted here. Merlin calls out, a large grin on his face. Merlin, are you alright? she hisses at him during their morning break, spooning extra sugar into her tea with a ferocious clink of the spoon against the side of her mug. Apparently the Warlock did not hold such reservations for his mother and thus the King Regnant and King Consort crowned the Queen Reagent, and moved her into the castle. Or, Arthur protects Merlin over and over, falling a little more in love each time. "We only got here five minutes ago and Morgause is still stuck in traffic somewhere.". Wild Enchaments Arthur isnt there when the strange magical being is first captured. It's always been fighting and sparring and verbal jabs. Well go to the airport and catch a plane and hell never find us. Arthur tries to impress upon Merlin that hes absolutely serious, so he strides further into the room. Merlin, un ragazzo che la vita sta mettendo a dura prova, incrocer il suo cammino. Even biscuits would be better than sweets on their own. Fluff and smut is not. like water on a burning beach by lunapark. "You're not supposed to drink alcohol," Arthur says reasonably and takes a satisfied swig of his own pint. He was the light that confidently guided Arthur. "Go ahead. "But I'd be happier if we could keep him in for observation for a few hours. "Oh my God," says the git, voice rising. They are met with an ambush Drecrft is a kingdom of magic, or at least it used to be. Merlin, un ragazzo che la vita sta mettendo a dura prova, incrocer il suo cammino. Ascetir Arthur split the bread, tossed the larger chunk with uncanny accuracy. ages. (IN-PROGRESS) Language: English Words: 73,420 Chapters: 6 /? Arthur's brows narrow a little but Merlin doesn't think anything until he comes back with the drinks, and presents Merlin with a glass of Diet Coke. He reaches up and traces his thumb along the rise of Merlins cheekbone so reverently that it makes Merlins breath catch. "And which enemy? King Arthur kisses Merlin's forehead and that's when Kelan looks away, a flush burning his cheeks and the tips of his ears. She says you shouldn't be at work today. Arthur asks with what sounds like genuine curiosity. left kudos on this work! Soft Love - Call_Me_Tears - Merlin (TV) [Archive of Our Own] "He was horrible last night. "You had a hypo and didn't tell me? The grin that split across his face was wide and his cheeks hurt from smiling like that. A little bit like them. ", "My mum always made me marmite sandwiches," Merlin tells her. -__- You guys are amazing, by the way! ", "I work here," Merlin says, trying to sidestep around her. "Can you get him to eat the chocolate now?". It's long overdue. "I only use it for you, for Camelot" insists Its All Just Cafe Talk Anyway by thecheekydragon, Merlin- He begins warningly, -I swear I wont come to bed for a month., You cant even last a week without pinning me to the-, The Prince smiled fondly, and said, You look adorable when you blush.. Things are just getting towards sly double-meanings and significant silences when Arthur suddenly interrupts with, "Merlin, you want to talk with Leon. No matter how hard you try and protect your people, there will always be men like him who crawl out from the woodwork and show only contempt for those beneath them in station. What if Arthur was the prince who was cursed to be a beast? Merlin asks and yelps as Arthur pulls him to his feet and propels him across the living room. He hugs Gwen and Morgana goodbye, shakes hands with Leon and Percy and then gets propelled out the front door before he can get to Lancelot. The crowning of the Queen Regent, Queen Hunith of Ealdor was much more grand. He can feel their hatred, the way they want to devour him, to leech the blood from him and munch upon his bones, and he cowers as they close in, their mouths gaping to show the moist and crumbly darkness of their throats, their needle-sharp sugar-icing teeth. He helps himself to a biscuit without asking and says abruptly, "You haven't had lunch yet. ", It finally gets to be too much on Friday, when Arthur actually comes along to the end of the week drinks for once. Maybe he should call his mum and tell her he's okay in case she's worried about him being stuck in here. . "Merlin," he says, around the git's fingers. Come on! Arthur still has Merlin wrapped in his arms as he addresses the knight, "I have you to thank, for protecting me" he looks down at Merlin with a soft smile, "and my husband. Please consider turning it on! , Elyan," Merlin breathes out, actually tearing his eyes away from Arthur to thank him. That is.until she arrived. "Not in here you can't," says Arthur. This work's creator has chosen to moderate comments on the work. Merlin glares at him and pushes past him to pull his drawer open. He is no longer the same Arthur who left Camelot weeks earlier. Arthur non vuole, ma poi vede Merlin per la prima volta e si innamora di lui. Merlin smiles as he looks up at Arthur, his eyes incredibly sad. ", "Hi, Merlin," she says back. You'll be late for lunch.". "I'm Gwen. On Fridays, Arthur talks to Merlin about football, in French, casting meaningful glances at Morgana at random intervals just to make her paranoid. After the pair met in "The Dragon's Call," Gaius first saw Merlin use his magic when he saved him from a dangerous and possible fatal fall. as well as When he wakes up, he's down in the foyer, and there's a kind stranger leaning over him, asking soft-voiced questions. "I may have to charge you rent.". Arthur turns around, smiling as well, before it drops because he sees what's behind Merlin, at the same time Kelan sees. He's ", "You'll never what?" Merlin's fingers are already starting to curl up when he leaves his desk, and it seems like common sense to get in the lift rather than try to negotiate five floors worth of concrete stairs, especially since the light is out over the gigantic orange number three some way below his feet, and really what kind of company colour-codes its floors, and why can't they use nice, non-eye-searing colours like blue and yellow rather than shocking pink and lime green and other hues never found in nature? Arthur sticks it to the side of his computer and makes everyone who passes his desk stop to admire it. "No. "Take my picture, please, even if you want me to go home. Morgana sent me to make sure you wouldn't be on your own. I've written before so I'm not terrible. Then his eyes widen and he says, "Oh, shit.". Idk, I'd just really like some dying Merlin and regretful, depressed Arthur. Still writing this so there might be a few grammar mistakes and I'm still editing God, he really needs that chocolate cake. Im telling you, Arthur, he will find me., When Will These Scars Begin to Fade? It's working without a hitch again, and the only hint that something had happened is the panel in the door that's much newer and shinier than the rest of it. He picks the sugar bowl up and moves it across to a neighbouring table. It took him years to persuade his mum that he was safe and independent, and it's not as if he's had any major problems, and he is sick of people assuming they know better than him about his own body. "Merlin! She's very much like her son when it comes to that regard. Probably a lot of post reincarnation AU's. Arthur demands, sitting himself down uninvited. He's thinking about what Gwen said yesterday, and maybe he and Arthur are friends, but it's the strangest friendship he's ever had. I'm pretty good in some of the medieval dialects - probably better than anyone else in the office. the git snaps back and leans his full weight on the emergency button. ", He liked her too, from what he's pieced together about yesterday, so he steps away from the door. "It's important that you be aware of possible complications," Arthur tells him. He sat on a chair and he fell asleep. It is quite a common theme, but not always a central one to the story. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. You have proved yourself to be willing to lay down your life for Camelot.". It is just the way things are., Arthur frowns at Merlins words. "Not another teacher?". Female Merlin (Merlin) - Works | Archive of Our Own Come ooon." Merlin took a swing at him and Arthur twisted Merlin's arm behind his back. "You can't ask him that!" Sir Kelan could have sworn that King Arthur Pendragon and Court Sorcerer Merlin hated each other. A Prince who lost everything when he was just a boy. Just random Merthur AU's that come into my head that I will write in my free time. Kelan coughs to hide a laugh that threatens to escape. This is based on a tumblr post. Merlin fears he may never see his King again; meanwhile, Arthur makes discoveries of his own. ", "You tied a rainbow-coloured dalek to the roof of your car?". ", "Yeah, you did," Merlin says. Comfort (in your arms) by Oriberry. His mum would probably cry with relief if he brought a doctor home for Christmas. bonus point if it is in frond of arthur/merlin ;) canon-era please. To no one's surprise, something is bound to go wrong. "Er, that's Mabel. "Not working. ", "Not that I know of." Three hours before Uther was due to arrive and while Gwen was showering and getting ready to go out with Lancelot, they boys were desperately trying to get Merlin downstairs. Completed Mature Magic 336K12.4K39 A Merlin fanfiction where Arthur learns of Merlin's little secret. Keep Your Secrets Arthur is captured and held for ransom. Dal testo: Merlino non poteva negare che il principe fosse se || M e r t h u r || M a g i c A U || H i g h S c o o l A U || C u r s e d A U || H a t e to L o v e || A n g s t || S l o w B o r n || L e m o n || Tematiche delicate e Violenza || she does as much as she can herself or at least with the aid of a servant, but does her best not to put too much on them. Merlin asks the King as he leans over the table, looking down at his husband. He'll eat that first, then whatever variation of curry, pasta or hot-pot makes up the main today, and then he'll plead a medical emergency and go around for seconds. They'd been bonding, he was sure. Do you want to talk about it?No, Arthur rasps, already pulling Merlin to him and sliding his hands beneath his shirt. "I'm watching Torchwood". On Mondays, though, he and Morgana talk Doctor Who for the whole hour while Arthur slumps against the table and complains that he shouldn't have to put up with this at work too. I hope you enjoy reading this If I was some other author, I might imply that this was sweet enough to cause a chronic metabolic disease. "He saved me once. Home / Uncategorized / merlin fanfiction merlin jumps in front of arthur "Are you high? Arthur frowns at Merlin's words. One day on a hunting trip a sorcerer is about to blast Arthur intil Merlin jumps in front of him and gets blasted instead. Merlin Fanfiction: Broodmare: reiya_wakayama LiveJournal So far it's been everything from data entry to booking taxis to moving large boxes of crap to the basement and then bringing them back upstairs a week later because someone had left a single important piece of paper somewhere in one of them (and searching all the boxes for said bit of paper, of course). Please consider turning it on! Cosa succederebbe se un Arthur ribelle e problematico e un Merlin apatico e solitario (Dark Merlin) s What will happen when the young Pendragon discovers his feelings for his man-servant? He feels like shit, but his blood sugars are through the roof now so at least he won't faint again (throw up the half slice of toast he choked down to make sure his insulin worked, maybe). ", "You're supposed to eat at the same time every day.". He stays angry all weekend, turning his music up loud and muttering at Mabel, who has almost vanished underneath everyone's piled up winter coats. Merlin follows him into the lift, biting his lip to stop the silent monologuing from spilling out of his mouth (like biscuit crumbs, maybe, little bits of cracker spraying across the lift). Be sure to browse the archive and the hurtcomfort tag for more. Im sorry, but I fell in love tonight by fallenfairytale, Merlin licks his lips, forgetting for a moment about how swollen his mouth is. "Must be nice to be able to afford postgrad," Merlin says and doesn't bother disguising his bitterness in the way he would for someone who was less of an arse. *contains ending spoilers* What would happen to Arthur and Merlin if Arthur didn't die that day? "All falling apart because she'd spread the butter too hard.". The blade catches slightly on the tough skin and thick esophagus, but Kelan powers through it, even as a large spray of pressurized blood coats him. Lunchtimes aren't so bad, now Morgana's taken to joining them. "You're not?" "Is she..", "A real dalek? "Merlin, wake up!" The man groaned in response and turned on his side to avoid this conversation, only to inhale a fresh wave of water. seen the kings this way for each other. Unfortunately, that's the only bit of the message that seems to get to Arthur, because he appears behind Merlin in the queue for the coffee machine the next morning, and says, "I hear I'm good for your health. .". "At least your control's better," Gwen says. What if it was Merlin's, not Gwen's, kiss that broke the enchantment? His legs keep trying to roll up under him but he can manage a few steps. And he's called Arthur. ", "Oh, it's only because we have to live with Arthur," Gwen says. It takes almost no effort on Kelan's end to disarm the knight, flipping the blade over and striking underneath the unarmored chin of the Saxon knight. "I've done it before," he tells them, trying to cross his arms, but Arthur's hit his stride now and there's not much he can do except sulk. Rating may change to M in future chapters. Hope you enjoy [Merthur&Knights] He hates it when he's self-deprecating. The git has obviously added 'annoying Merlin' to his slim list of daily pleasures, because he constantly appears at Merlin's shoulder to nag him into lunch or tell him he's looking shaky. The chocolate tastes terrible, cheap and fuzzy, as if it's been in someone's pocket for months, but he swallows it down. Stuck. If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again. She listens to him rage with little worried interjections, which help a lot more than the distinct sound of Morgana whimpering with laughter behind her. Feed me if I faint! "If they can't get you out soon, can you get them to send some food in?" Cables creep up the walls and hang from the ceiling in multi-coloured bundles and it's half an hour before he even starts looking for Linda's boxes. Merlin FanFiction Archive | FanFiction He does object when Arthur pretty much picks him up and manhandles him into the ambulance (okay, that's an exaggeration, but it's not as if he has the strength to resist a gentle push at the moment, let alone a pointed shove). When they go to Camelot to stay with a family friend, they both find work in the castle. Tra loro sboccia l'amore, un amore forte e passionale ma che incontrer non pochi problemi perch i demoni del. What will happen when Merlin quits his job as servant to the king due to feelings getting in the way? Well, not exactly a friend - it's his sister that I'm-", "Dunno," Merlin says and accepts another bit of chocolate. Merlin, the servant for the clotpole Prince Arthur and Rosaleigh . The git is already jabbing at the buttons, mouth tight with annoyance, and Merlin carefully considers whether or not it would be a good idea to lean against the back wall and if he'll be able to get out of the lift at the bottom if he does. Nobody in this house appreciates Mabel properly. Compulsory but deserved thanks, etc.- Can you find me a merthur fic involving extremely high levels of hurt/comfort, angst, and also shameless porn? Merlin has been coping okay because he has loved Arthur since they were teenagers and as long as he lives he prefers 10 times a damaged!Arthur that no Arthur at all, and the blond is just unbelievable lucky that Merlin loves him that much to stick with him through all this. "About time," Arthur tells him, and, to Merlin's astonishment, comes with him. Mum says there's no space for her at home, so Will and I stuck her on the roof of the car when we moved down here. ", "No, he's not," Will says, pushing past them. Arthur's car is warm, the seats are comfortable and it's been humming softly all the way through the back streets. by Caledonia. Please consider turning it on! "Arthur!" Although Merlin denied using magic, he once again exposed his magic when Gaius tricked him into preventing a bucket of water from spilling off the table. Not all of them. Later, they all end up sitting on the floor, cheating at cards and laughing. Then she rolls her eyes and adds, sounding more human. Kelan had to admire Merlin for his tenacity and stubbornness. The git works at the other end of the office, and would be gorgeous if not for his personality. When he strolls over to announce, "I haven't seen you do a blood test yet today," Merlin loses patience. as well as "Right," Arthur says. tip: katekyou "alternate universe" sort:>words, Sir Kelan could have sworn that King Arthur Pendragon and Court Sorcerer Merlin hated each other. Especially since the two don't act like they're married at all. "Merlin wants to roll his eyes at that, but instead focusses all his will on making himself lift his wrist. Again, thanks so much. For the WearyWhen Arthur becomes King, Merlin overworks himself. Merlin vowed to always find and love Arthur in each lifetime. The knight in question just puts his arms up and leans back in his chair like he was before, a small smile on his face as he seems content to just watch now. ", Arthur gives him the usual you-are-a-moron glare and then looks guilty. "Hopefully I'll go blind, and then I won't have to look at your face any more. the best of merlin fanfiction I do not make any profit from this story and the plot is purely fiction. I. Dont. Una storia che far capire al nostro re il suo amore per il bel moro. According to some of the laundry maids, the Warlock told the King that if their wedding was anything more than intimate, he would back out of the engagement. Merlin does a blood test, though. ' > As it turns out, this is just the opening of the proverbial rabbit hole, how far does the sin go, how deep do the lies seep, and how much is Merlin really willing to sacrifice for the greater good. Their bodies ended up wrapped together, lying on the floor in front of the dancing fire. When Merlin doesn't get a seat at the round table. He's looking far less stiff and prim than usual, his face strained and his tie pulled loose. Merlin jumps, spills hot tea all down his front and yelps, "No!" Arthur takes the cup out of his hand with a tutting noise. Come in to read, write, review, and interact with other fans. "If they don't kick me out earlier, of course. Hunith never meant to favor her son over her daughter, and her daughter knew this, she understood sometimes she wished she had never been born. "I just want cake," Merlin tells them and tries to pull the doors apart. (I do not own Merlin.). He remains like that for several long moments before sighing again and leaning back in his chair, looking up at Merlin. But it turns out that Leon is a teacher, and has enough interesting stories and advice that Merlin forgets about Lancelot quite quickly. Arthur sighs and leans his forehead against Merlin's, his eyes shut tightly. Perhaps that was a question neither of them wanted answered out loud yet. "For the kick. "You'll need to be supervised for the next day or so. When Morris opened the door, he smiled kindly. Merlin slumps down against the back of the door and stares up at Mabel's plunger in despair, because Arthur Pendragon's beautiful and now he's so, so fucked. he kept because his mother had wanted him to live happily. sakiishii, lightasthesun, Ishflower, Fan288884, beautiful_corpse, Trakn, Sexybeast3000, gryffindor_nerd, earie, ChiChiCoCo, EmuAralCygnus, Im_in_danger, Midilia, Zuko_the_jerkbender, SunshineLillyMoon, By_Redd_Luck, rainbow_depression, minamarie, watergerl01, Mangy_mangled_mutt, InkThroughHerVeins, Rockroses, hermyohknee, lanaloveshannibal, Jessicainnit_69, TrashGremlin05, SigmaBeggers, purpleavocado, Toukagen, Zo_els28, 2003, Daria_Griellas, anakyalosM, BlastyQueen, Vventiicetea, Wolfangel25, MediocreSavant, Air_ace, wintershope, MomoSpace, AroAce_Arson, dead_winglesstiger, Jaybird27, Ishouldgotosleeprn, martasonsy, GingerChili, Just_A_Fan21, Omy, Abby2701, CitysEcho, and 175 more users Then after a second of sheer darkness, when Merlin feels as if he's spinning off his feet and up the walls, a dim orange light comes on over the doors. ", "I mean on a cable thingy," Gwen says, sounding hurt. "Eat that before it gets cold. ", "Oh, I'm leaving at the end of August," Merlin tells him. She's very much like her son when it comes to that regard. To keep custody of his cousins baby, Merlin needs a husband fast. And he keeps standing there, even as Merlin splutters outrage at him. "Sir!" "You know I've been managing this myself since I was six?". #384 in Fangirl. A Hard-On for Violence This has been the worst day of Arthurs life. ;) Merlin's on the floor, and he can't remember getting here. Broken Down Valiant was not someone who lived up to his name, and Merlin wished hed known this before he had fallen in love with him and moved into a one bedroom luxurious flat with him. Now Merlin finds it difficult to open himself up to love again. "One. She's kind, always good to the servants of the castle and The world will stop wandering off in different directions from him and he'll be able to remember what his feet are called and how to stand up. Arthur's a terrible person to eat lunch with. Arthur gets to Merlin first, grabbing him by the shoulders before wrapping his arms around Merlin's waist, and spinning him around, leaning over him so if the hit does land, it will hit Arthur instead. Admittedly, all this nagging means his control is better than it's been since primary school, but that doesn't mean he appreciates it. well be a fine line (well be alright) by merlinemrys (divineauthor), Stay with me tonight, Arthur whispers, and every night.. Movies: Merlin fanfiction archive with over 82 stories. "You could probably do that in the basement, if you wanted. "Shut it, Gwaine," Merlin snaps, his eyes never leaving Arthur. "Mate, I want to work at your place. Two. What happens when the truth about Merlins family is revealed? ", "Oh, God," Arthur says in faint horror. Summary:On the TV show The Apprentice Merlin is a candidate and Arthur is a boardroom adviser. "I'm never too pissed for that," Merlin says and pushes himself out reluctantly into the cold night. A lot of people assume they're all crazy. Watch popular content from the following creators: Merlin.inthemaze(@merlin.inthemaze), Tegan(@tegsout), emily(@emilylovesmerlin), stephanieeakin22(@stephanieeakin22), Merlin.inthemaze(@merlin.inthemaze) . And, yes, I am diabetic, and and that's why I grabbed this prompt, but I tried to avoid the urge to get too didactic ;). "Upstairs. ", "I," she proclaims, "am Human Resources. Is he playing to win the job or Arthurs heart? It's a very strange dream, he thinks, looking around for the cake-monsters in worry. AscetirMerlin and Arthur are kidnapped by bandits seeking ransom. FAMILY | Merthur FanFiction by Gero 24.4K 705 13 When a little girl runs into Merlin in order to escape Camelots guards he quickly discovers she has magic, but he can't let Arthur kill her. Rosaleigh is the twin sister of Merlin and she shares the same power as him. While her Based of the film- Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs. "When have you ever seen me put sugar in my tea? What will happen when Merlin builds up the courage to tell Arthur his secret? He's still fuming when he passes Sainsburys so he goes in and buys himself a huge bar of chocolate. Can Merlin protect his destiny, or is fate against him this time? "Not quite there yet. "What do you think you're doing here? Merlin nods, his smirk widening and he says, "I wouldn't have it any other way, His voice is dripping with sarcasm by the end of it, and Kelan really can't see how Merlin and Arthur are, Arthur sighs and leans his forehead against Merlin's, his eyes shut tightly.