Hey guys so this is my first FanFiction ever so don't be too harsh but please review! Merlin is one of my favourite fandoms and I'm very excited to write this!

Disclaimer: unfortunately, I don't own Merlin

Arthur POV

Arthur gazed at Merlin standing across the room during one of the many meetings he had to attend as part of being king. It puzzled him that although Merlin looked tired, he did not look in the slightest bit hungover after supposedly spending the whole evening previously in the tavern as Gaius had told him. And there was the fact that Gwaine said he hadn't seen Merlin in the tavern. Arthur promised himself he would interrogate Merlin later to see if he was really there or not.

Later...

"So what were you up to yesterday evening instead of turning up to work?" Arthur questioned.

There was a pregnant pause. "Um...I was in the tavern?" Merlin replied.

"Funny how you didn't see Gwaine" Arthur commented.

"Yeah", Merlin laughed weakly, "So I'll just go fetch your dinner, prat."

"Make sure you get extra sausages, idiot." Arthur noticed the swift change in topic but dismissed the idea of questioning Merlin further. He knew he wouldn't get anything more out of him.

"Well maybe that's not a great idea, wouldn't want you getting fat dollophead," Merlin called, whilst exiting the room.

Arthur just chuckled to himself. Although he wouldn't admit it to anyone, that insubordinate, clumsy, cheeky servant was his best and truest friend who he would do anything for. And that is why he wanted desperately to find out where Merlin disappeared off to all the time. He decided to give Merlin the rest of the evening off, and find out for himself.

Just then, he was distracted by his beautiful wife entering his chambers.

"Do you ever wonder what Merlin gets up to in his spare time?", he asked, after giving her a loving kiss.

"I've always thought there was more to Merlin than meets the eye," Gwen laughed, "but although I would love to know his secrets, being one of my best friends, he is a very private person."

"I suppose you are right, my love, there has always been something about that idiot I just can't put my finger on, I just wish I knew what it was."

Merlin's POV

Merlin shut the door of Arthur's chambers and leant back on it, eyes wide. He wondered why Arthur suddenly wanted to know about his private life, he hadn't ever really done before. That clot pole,he thought. This could seriously mess up the whole 'saving Arthur's backside without him realising plan'. He took a deep breath and sauntered off to the kitchens where he stole a few pies for Gwaine and Percival waiting outside, and collected the royals' meals; after chatting and loitering around for while, for he couldn't ruin his bad servant reputation could he?

He strolled into Arthur's chambers after fixing on a breezy smile in order to not make Arthur any more suspicious.

"Your meals, my great King and Queen," Merlin joked whilst handing them over.

"Very funny Merlin, that will be all I do not require your services tonight", said Arthur.

An evening off? Merlin inwardly celebrated. He beamed at the couple giddily then proceeded to run out of the room in excitement.

So there it is, a slight cliffie, I hope you enjoyed! This is more of a preview the next chapter should be more interesting! Please review and any constructive criticism is welcomed. The next chapter should be up soon.