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“You,” Arthur began pointedly, “are a sodomite.”
In the few seconds it took Merlin to process the linguistic distinction between sorcerer and sodomite his mouth had already jumped two steps ahead of him and admitted, “yes.”
Then, when Merlin finally realised Arthur had jumped to the wrong conclusion, he said again, firmer, “yes! A sodomite. I… like men.”
OR: five times Arthur kisses Merlin, and Merlin gives him an excuse about why he can’t sleep with him + one time Arthur kisses Merlin and he finally tells the truth
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07 Jul 2026
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“Get out of my sight, and don’t come back until you can prove to me why I should allow you to remain in my service.”
Merlin stares at Arthur, confused. His tone was ominous, and it certainly sounded like a threat, but Merlin can’t quite work out what part is supposed to have him shaking in his boots. He’s halfway back to Gauis’ chambers when it dawns on him: Arthur actually thinks this stupid, degrading job is something he would be willing to fight for - as though Merlin’s life wouldn’t be complete without the honor of scrubbing the sheets Arthur manages to soil on a disturbingly regular basis.
In which it takes Merlin a bit longer to warm up to Arthur than it does in canon, but he gets there in the end.
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03 Jul 2026
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In the sunlight, will you always care for me this way? by PetrichorAndInk
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Mar 2024
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It was always Arthur coming to Merlin. It was always Arthur making the first touch. It was Arthur leaving the kiss or the embrace last. Though it was obvious that Merlin had just as much desire and enthusiasm as his lover, Merlin had never made the first move.
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02 Jul 2026
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"Do you think you can spend an evening without insulting Merlin?”
Arthur looks as if the very idea is anathema to him. “It’s not insults,” he says. “It’s—”
“Your very own idea of courtship,” Gwen says. “But I’ve another idea. And it involves being very, very nice to Merlin. Didn’t you see the way he was flustering just now? He’s used to your barbed comments, Arthur, he has practically grown up with them. Didn’t you like the sight of him, all flushed from praise?”
“I’m not—” Arthur says, and abruptly cuts himself off as his own face goes pink. “I suppose so.”
“Here’s what we do,” Gwen starts.
Or: Gwen and Arthur set out to court a reluctant Merlin. Fortunately, Gwen knows exactly how Merlin wants to be loved.
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29 Jun 2026
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Arthur is once again the victim of a love spell. Why else would he press Merlin against the wall, and snog him to within an inch of his life?
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22 Jun 2026