Title: Reason 48: To reinforce good behavior (such as shaving & dental hygiene)

Spoilers: None Pairing: Arthur/Merlin Rating: PG Warning: Manipulation using sex (but in a fun way not an angsty way)

Summary: Merlin reveals how he got Arthur to do the dishes.

AN: I was inspired to write two chapters for this reason. This is the shorter Merlin one. A longer Sherlock one will be up tomorrow.

It's finally the weekend. Arthur; Arthur's boyfriend, Merlin; Merlin's co-worker, Gwaine; Arthur's friend, Kay; Merlin's best friend, Gwen and Arthur's step-sister are all squeezed around one table at their local pub.

Arthur goes to get the next round. When he comes back Merlin is discussing relationships with the girls.

"I'm serious, Gwen," Arthur overhears Morgana saying. "You can train a man to do anything using sex." Gwen makes a skeptical noise.

"It's true," Merlin adds. "That's how I got Arthur to do chores."

"Excuse me?" Arthur interjects. "Is that why I get an erection every time I do the dishes?"

AN: Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed it. Sorry this is so short. I'm done with final so I should be able finish posting the remaining chapters within the next few days. Please leave a review.

I need your opinions. If I were to do an advent calendar type thing for next Christmas would you guys prefer if I wrote all the fic for one fandom or wrote for several different fandoms the way I did this series? Let me know in a message or review.