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Kiss it better

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Kiss It Better (A Merlin/Arthur fic)


Merlin groaned. His body ached really ached and as he trailed after Gaius heading towards his bedroom he mumbled, “I think he just enjoys beating me up.”



Gaius turned and regarded him with a fond look saying, ”No, he merely treats you the way any other manservant is treated,”



“Oh that makes me feel better!” snapped Merlin groaning as he sank onto the edge of his bed.



Gaius gave a soft laugh ordering, "Shirt off.”



As Merlin obeyed, he continued, "Merlin, you are no different to any of the other knights’ servants. As a servant you have to learn how to fight. That’s all Arthur was doing – teaching you.”


“He kept hitting me with a stick!" whined Merlin, wincing as Gaius started to rub ointment into his bruised shoulder.



“No,” corrected Gaius, “he was trying to get you to parry with your sword, which,” said Gaius firmly completely ignoring Merlin’s mumbled protest, “You were failing to do miserably.”



“Yeah well,” mutter Merlin turning his head away to glared at the wall, "I still think he enjoyed it.”



Gaius said nothing just shook his head smiling fondly. Looking down he gave a muttered curse and moving away from the bed, he called, "I just need to get some fletwold. It will help with the swelling…”



Merlin didn’t respond as Gaius’s voice drifted away. He just closed his eyes and tried to concentrate on something other than the dull ache working its way through his upper body.



“Hello?” a voice echoed round the workshop, “Gaius? Merlin?”



Merlin turned yelping as his body complained at the movement and to his horror saw Arthur standing in the middle of Gaius’s workshop.



“Oh what do you want?!” groaned Merlin.



With an effort he went to get to his feet but to his surprise Arthur called, “No! It’s okay, stay where you are.”



Merlin looked at him in surprise. As he did, Merlin realised Arthur looked different, not nearly as haughty or imperious as he had in the training yard.



“I just came to see how you were,” explained Arthur stepping closer, "I know how painful training can be for the first few times."



He hesitated in the doorway and Merlin became very aware of the fact that he was currently sitting on his unmade bed, stripped to the waist. He shifted position trying to cover himself, a ridiculous effort of course but he noticed it made Arthur smile. And Merlin liked that. He liked it when Arthur smiled. He really liked it when Arthur smiled. For a moment they held each others gaze, both slightly unsure of what to do or say. Then Arthur stepped closer and moved to the far side of the bed. Carefully Arthur rested one knee on the slim mattress, and reached out to touch the large ugly bruise currently marking Merlin’s back.



For a moment the room was silent then Arthur breathed, “I’m sorry.”



Merlin didn’t respond. He couldn’t. He was biting his lip, trying desperately to stop himself groaning as he felt Arthur’s fingers caress the inflamed skin on his back. It felt good. Really good.



“I didn’t mean to hurt you," whispered Arthur.



Merlin tensed as he felt Arthur move closer, as he felt the light finger tips become the full hand, Arthur’s hand pressing flat against his back. Merlin couldn’t help himself, he lent back into Arthur’s hand. He shivered as Arthur's other hand slid up on to his neck, long fingers caressing his neck. Merlin whimpered slightly as Arthur bent his head and with his lips brushing against Merlin’s ear, Arthur whispered, “I’m sorry.”



Merlin turned his head and found Arthur's face only millimetres from his. He gazed into Arthur’s eyes and he knew, in that moment he knew the dragon was right. Without hesitation Merlin just lent forward and brushed his lips over Arthur's, purring, "I know.”



It was a brief kiss, over before it had begun. But the feelings were no less intense. Arthur pulled back and for the first time Merlin saw fear in those beautiful eyes. He reached up and caught Arthur’s head, his fingers lacing through the blond locks.



"It’s okay,” breathed Merlin, “You’re forgiven.”



Arthur looked at him then smiled warmly. Leaning in he tilted his head, ready to kiss Merlin again.



“Found it!” called Gaius.



Merlin almost fell off the bed as Arthur pushed against him as he scrambled back to his feet. The young prince rearranged his tunic and snapped impatiently, “Gaius how long before he’s back on his feet?”



“Oh your highness,” said Gaius blinking in surprise, “Oh he’s not badly hurt, just slightly bruised.”



“So he’ll be able serve at tonight's banquette then?” asked Arthur his face completely blank, showing none of the compassion that had flooded the features moments before.



Merlin just stared at him in disbelief, wondering if maybe he’d dreamt the tender moment they had just shared.



“Oh yes,” said Gaius moving to sit behind Merlin on the bed. As he spoke to he stated to rub a cold liquid into Merlin’s skin. Merlin hissed and jerked away causing Gaius chuckle and chided, "Hold still, you,” he looked up at Arthur and, "He will be fine to serve you tonight, my lord.”



"Good,” replied Arthur as he turned to go.



He paused at the door then looking back over his shoulder, he called, “Merlin!"



As Merlin looked up, Arthur shot a quick look at Gaius who currently had his head bowed, then his face broke into a soft, caring smile that made Merlin's insides flutter and he called meaningfully, “I’ll look forward to you attending to all my needs tonight.” He held Merlin’s gaze and winked.



Merlin was blank a moment then as Arthur’s words made sense he gulped in surprise. With his eyes almost exploding out of his head as he stammered, “Y...ye...ye…okay.”



Arthur just laughed and shook his head, calling as he left, “You’re a strange one, Merlin, you really are. Don’t be late, I’ll be waiting for you.”



Merlin just grinned then yelped as Gaius caught a particularly bad bruise. He didn’t mind though. If getting beaten by a training sword meant Arthur came to kiss it better, he’d take that pain any day of the week with pleasure.



FIN x
Here you go another Merlin/Arhur fic - they are just so cute it's not impossible to hug them ;) xx

As always just borrowing xx
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Kalisty-MeMzic's avatar
Thank you this was wonderful. i jut read a rather sad Merthur story, but this cheered me up. So thank you