Confessions Chapter One

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The waves were slowly moving in the cool breeze. The sun shined down on the sandy beach as two men were laying on the sand, facing each other, lips locked. A blond haired man and a raven haired man only two years apart in age. They were still wet from their swim, but drying in the sun.

The blond pulled away, leaving the raven haired to whimper, open his eyes and lean forward, seeking more kisses, but the blond only shook his head and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Love no. We need to go."

The other frowned "Go? Go where?"

The blonde smiled "I have a surprise for you."

The brunet's eyes widened and a small smile grew on his lips "A surprise?"

The blond stood up, brushed some damp sand off his red shorts and held a hand to the other, making the brunet smile as he accepted the hand and slid it into the other's and did the same as him by brushing the wet sand away.

Walking back to their hotel, hand in hand, the younger leaned his head on his love's shoulder and sighed. The other smiled a pressed a gentle kiss on his forehead

"Tired, sweetheart?"

"Mmmmm." the other younger man replied.

The blond let go of his hand to wrap his arm round his love's shoulders as they carried on walking.

Arthur/Merlin

The man smiled as he flipped through the album, sitting crossed legged on his bed with a slow love song playing in the background on his iPhone playing through the speaker.

A whine was heard from the door. Looking up, Merlin laughed a little when he saw Ariel, his Christmas present from Gwaine (whoever read Christmas Punch, will know the story) sniffing the ground while walking in. He bumped into the wall and shook his head.

Merlin whistled and Ariel looked to his master "Come here, boy."

Ariel responded by scrambling over to the bed and clumsily climbed on to the bed.

The brunet scratched behind on his ears, while looking through the book.

His smile grew when his eyes landed on a particular moment.

All day yesterday, they enjoyed the company of themselves, walking through the beautiful town of Dubai. Buying souvenirs, eating different food and exploring the country's beauty and culture. That night the town held a festival. They danced and sang and won prizes.

His memories were interrupted when the bed moved and a handsome blond appeared next to him, leaning against his husband's hip

"Hey, babe. What's put that gorgeous smile on your face?"

The man looked to his right and kissed him on the cheek. "Remembering our honeymoon."

The blond smiled "Yeah." he replied, lying down behind him, "But it comes fourth in my top five best moments with you." he added.

The other raised an eyebrow. "One of them? What are the others?"

The blonde wrapped his right arm round his love's middle. "One: Meeting you, two: Our first kiss, three: Our wedding, four: You know, and five: Our future."

A small bark made Arthur jump. He smiled when he looked at their dog "Can't believe you managed to bring him with us." he scoffed.

Merlin frowned "I wasn't going to leave him at home, worrying himself sick about when we would be home. I wasn't gonna leave him with Gwaine. Not with what happened Christmas Day."

"What, Ariel humping his leg?" Arthur laughed.

"Yeah."

"Remember when I humped your leg?"

"You've jumped every part of my body and touched."

"Not here."

Arthur tickled his side, making his husband squirm and giggle "A-Arthur stop it!"

The blonde laughed with him before pulling the brunet down so he was laying on top of him.

They looked into each other's eyes as Merlin explored his husband's bare chest with his hand.

"Do you remember the first time I kissed you and what it felt like?" Arthur asked.

Merlin smiled and nodded "Do you?"

Arthur shrugged. "I might need reminding." he teased.

"Well, let's do something about that then." Merlin leaned down and kissed him.

Ariel, who decided wasn't get enough attention, jumped off the bed and went to find his ball.

Arthur/Merlin

"Father, no!"

Merlin woke with a start when he heard a crash. Looking around, he frowned when he saw Arthur sitting in the edge of the bed, leaning forward a little with his head in his hands

Switching on the bedside lamp, he spoke "Arthur?"

The blonde jumped when light filled their bedroom and looked round at the voice. He found Merlin wide awake and looking at him with sad eyes. He laid down on the bed so his head was resting on Merlin"s duvet covered legs. He reached a hand up and placed it on his husband's cheek. "I'm sorry, darling. Did I scare you?"

Merlin frowned. "Of course not." he said, covering Arthur's hand with his, before kissing his palm "You know you never scare me. What makes you say that?"

Arthur tutted as a tear appeared in his eye. He blinked making it escape and run down his cheek as he shook his head

"We didn't have a very good Christmas this year, did we? You worried sick, wondering when I would come home. Me in crutches. Gwaine's deadly cocktail punch. You deserve better than that."

Merlin was confused "Love, where is all this coming from?"

Arthur sighed, before removing his hand and rubbing his forehead "Dad just rang me."

The other winced in sympathy. Uther Pendragon was not a man to mess with. He knew of the relationship Arthur has with his father and let's just say Arthur never got to learnt how to ride a bike like all fathers teach their children.

"What has he got to say?"

Arthur didn't know how to say. Merlin had a miserable Christmas, he didn't want a repeat for New Year, but it had to be said

"Father wants me home for New Year." he explained.

Merlin frowned "Why would he do that? He disowned you and he cut your allowance off. He left you to your own devices."

Arthur smiled "And who saved me?" he questioned in a teasing tone.

Merlin scoffed and rolled his eyes "I didn't save you. You need a home, so I asked you to move in with me. I was gonna ask you anyway, it was just a coincidence he kicked you out the day I was gonna ask you."

A tear ran down Arthur's cheek as he looked at his husband "What would I do without you, eh?"

Merlin smiled before leaning down to kiss his husband on the lips.

Arthur closed his eyes and moaned.

Pulling away, Arthur sat up and got in bed with his husband and wrapped his arms around him.

What about the dog?" Merlin asked.

"Gwen and Lance can look after him. They're thinking of getting a dog so it will be good practise for the."

Merlin nodded "Want me to book the tickets?" he asked. He felt Arthur nod his head. Looking up, he found his eyes closed, drifting off.

Merlin smiled before leaning over and switching off the light "Night Arthur." he whispered, kissing the blonde on the lips one more time.

Arthur hummed and tightened his hold on Merlin.

They were asleep in seconds.

Arthur/Merlin

Morning came quickly for them both as the phone call that came was an hour before dawn.

The tickets were booked, their bags were packed and their honeymoon was over.

They landed in England the next day, nervous, but ready.

Sitting in the back of a taxi, Arthur's hand was being squashed by Merlin's smaller one.

"You alright, sweetheart?"

"Scared. Meeting the in-laws and all that. You do realise that we told my parents over Skype, we could of done that with yours."

Arthur snorted. "Skype? Father? Me and Morgana reckon he's the old King Uther Pendragon, reincarnated. Still living in the fifth century."

Merlin smiled "Maybe not then."

"Hey?" Arthur asked.

Merlin looked at his husband. "Everything will be okay. I promise. Stay with me."

Arthur kissed his lips "I love you."

"I love you, too."

Merlin's hand was hurting Arthur's, but he didn't care. He was nervous, could he blame him? His father is like a dragon in disguise.

"Oh!" Arthur suddenly exclaimed.

Merlin looked at him in surprise "You okay?"

The blonde looked guilty "Um...I forgot to tell you." He rubbed his neck, trying to stall it as much as possible, but it had to be said "My family don't know I'm gay." he admitted.

Merlin's eyes widened "What?"

"Or married." he blurted out "Sorry, love but how could I? He's being arranging dates with girl for me for years. I just can't blurt it out, can I?"

Merlin let out a humourless laugh "Yes you can!" he raised his voice, making the taxi driver speak up "Everything alright, gents?"

"No!"

"Yes!"

They replied at the same time.

"Take us home, right now!"

"No! Keep driving." Arthur said.

"Arthur!" the brunet whispered.

"Look! All your life, Merls, you have been bullied for being gay. And when people found out we were dating, they started on me too. We had our friends for back up, right now we're alone. We ignored them together all through school, so I'm not gonna let my family tell me who and not to date. This is my life, our life."

Merlin just sat staring at his husband. It scared him a little seeing him like this as this is a side he's never seen before.

"Wasn't all bad." he defended.

Arthur gave him a look that said 'Are you fucking kidding me?!', making Merlin shrink in his seat

"Wasn't all bad?" he repeated "Merls, they tore your trousers off and hanged them outside of a tutor window, leaving you in your underwear."

Arthur ran a hand down his face "And you had to choose that day to not wear any."

"It was hot that day."

"That doesn't mean you have to go commando to school!" he snapped.

They were silent for the rest of the way, even the driver kept his mouth shut, for which they were grateful. But he heard it all.

Arthur/Merlin

Arriving at the house, Arthur paid the driver as they got out, but he grabbed his arm before he could walk away

"Don't argue with him, sonny. By the way you talk to him and in my mirror, I saw your gaze. Your love is invincible. Don't break it over some petty squabbling."

He let go and drove off, leaving a confused and amused Arthur behind.

"Arthur, love?"

He turned around and smiled when he saw a guilty looking Merlin standing in front of him

"I heard what he said and its true. I'm sorry for arguing."

Arthur smiled sadly and hugged him tight "Don't worry about, Merls. All couples argue."

"But this is our first one." came a muffled reply as Merlin buried his head in Arthur's neck. Advantages of being shorter than Arthur, this is one of them.

"And there will be many more!" a voice shouted.

Breaking apart, they looked up and found a smiling Morgana leaning out of a window, probably her bedroom.

"A little louder, sis. Mrs Jenkins can't you hear you in the next road!" Arthur hissed.

Morgana scoffed "I'll be surprised if she could. Mum went round there the other day and found she had to volume of tv on high. Mum could hear it outside her house."

Arthur sighed "Can we come in, or are you gonna bring Mum and Dad to the window so we can talk them there instead of coming in?"

"Don't be sarcastic, bro." She just realised Merlin was there "Hey, Merlin! Come in."

"Hey!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Oh, ring the bell!" she shouted back, before closing the window and waking away.

"Can't believe your related." Merlin spoke up, looking around at the garden, which looked lovely. Full of pinks, purples and yellows "Your mother's pride and joy?" he asked pointing at the flowers.

"Yeah." Arthur replied, still staring at the now closed window "You can't believe? I can't believe me and her are the same species."

Arthur/Merlin

Standing by the gate, Arthur took a deep breath in and out. With one hand holding a case and the other holding Merlin's hand, he walked to the door with his husband beside him.

But when he got there, he just stood, staring at the doorbell.

Sensing his nervousness, Merlin spoke. "Want me to press it?" he whispered.

Arthur looked at him and smiled. "Together."

Raising their joined hands, they pressed their thumb and finger on the button and pushed.

The tone was daunting.

Yep. Arthur thought. King Uther. Reincarnated.

A hurry of heel clad footsteps tapped the floorboards before the door opened revealing a young woman, looking like Arthur. Blonde wavy hair in a messy bun, blue eyes that widened when she saw who it was, a light yellow dress under a baby blue apron. Yellow heels covered her feet.

"Arthur?"

He smiled. "Hey Mum."

He was immediately engulfed by his mother's scent; sweet with a hint of cinnamon.

"Mum, you're squashing my manhood." he said in a strained voice.

She pulled back and kissed his cheek. "Sorry sweetheart. Just so happy to see you."

She looked at Merlin with a questioning look

"Oh! Mum, I would like to introduce a very special person, this is Merlin."

Arthur wrapped an arm round his shoulder and Igraine smirked with a raised eyebrow "Merlin, eh? Friend or...more?"

Arthur blushed and awkwardly coughed the answer.

"Repeat please, Arthur." She asked with stupid smirk still there. Arthur knew though she heard what he said.

"Husband. Merlin is my husband."

There was a squeal and another tight hug as she hugged both of them.

Pulling away, she clapped her hand together repeatedly. "Oh! My baby has a love. Come in, boys."

Once inside, Arthur asked his mum if she could tell everybody that he has come back and brought someone with him, but to NOT tell them the person was his husband. He wanted to tell them.

After she walked away, Arthur stood in front of Merlin, who was shaking "Babe, we can leave, right now and do it another day."

Merlin smiled a little. "No, I'm alright. A little nervous, but it's to be expected, right?"

Arthur moved forward and hugged him "One person or a few gives you a hard time, you come straight to me and we leave. No if's, no but's."

"Arth-"

"Ah!"

Arthur pulled away and held his shoulders "Promise?"

Merlin sighed and nodded. "Promise." he said before accepting the kiss from his husband.

In the middle of them kissing, Igraine appeared "Oh! Sorry dears. We're ready."

Arthur nodded, took hold of his husband's hand and followed her.

Chapter Two up soon.

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