Chapter 3 – A first kiss is a very nervous thing indeed

Double film in the afternoon was not something Arthur looked forward to, none of his friends, well so called friends at least had chosen this subject, instead they had all opted for graphics. Arthur didn't know why as none of them could bloody draw.

So when the assignment of making a film in a group was set on the first day of term by Mrs. Collins Arthur was little pleased. They had already gone through how to make a film in the sixth form induction day that happened in the summer holiday which Arthur had decided not to attend to but instead go to Spain all summer with Leon. Morgana, his annoying step sister had also chosen that subject and on seeing Arthur sitting in the corner on his own pulled him into her group asking permission first from the teacher if a fifth person was alright. Morgana was a right teacher's pet so of course Mrs. Collins allowed it. Arthur was satisfied that at least he wouldn't fail now he was in a group, but when he saw who was in Morgana's group he was rightfully pissed off!

So here two weeks down the line he was sitting in Camelot park, which happened to lie behind the school, with his group that consisted of: himself, Morgana, Gwen, Lancelot, and of course bloody Merlin Emrys. They had completed what they were meant to film for today with still half an hour before they had to return with the video camera. As Morgana was literally the drama queen she had created the plot and assigned roles, luckily for Arthur he was given the job of being camera man, he hated acting with a passion.

Today they had filmed the fight scene between Morgana and Merlin. The special effects would be added later to look like they were fighting with magic. Morgana had came up with the traditional fairytale story that of a princess(Gwen) gets imprisoned by an evil sorceress(Gana) and has to be rescued by the handsome knight(Lancelot) and his wizard sidekick(Merlin).

So with the footage all shot for now the five of them were lounging around on a park bench; Arthur sitting on the grass under a tree, not wanting to have to be near Merlin after what he had done to him this morning. 'Grrrrr, bloody teenage hormones that want the bloody stupid kid so much' he shouted in his mind before slamming his fist onto the ground.

"I got an idea of what we could do now" Morgana beamed. The others trying to hold of their smiles knowing what was going to happen.

"What?"Gwen asked, playing her role.

"How about a game of nervous" Morgana continued.

Arthur winced, he so did not want have to endure another frickin game of nervous.

Gwen had nodded to Morgana while the boys just shrugged, saying the general sure, why not. Arthur however was still grinding his fist into the ground out of the anger that came from this morning's game.

"Come on Arthur" Morgana yelled to him before she went over and tried to drag him over to where the others were. When that didn't work she simply nodded the others over to her. They all sat down in a circle on the cold grass, Merlin sitting farthest away from Arthur, not making any eye contact. 'He must really hate me' Arthur sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Alright then" Morgana began "as the game was my idea, I get to choose what people have to do and who to." Everyone including Arthur rolled their eyes at her. Lancelot, Gwen and Merlin were to act the eye roll but they did generally mean it.

"So" Morgana paused "Lance, you have to kiss Merlin on the lips."

"What!" Both boys complained, acting as though they hadn't known what Morgana was going to ask them.

"You have to, no chickening out" Gwen spoke.

"Sorry mate" Lancelot apologized.

"Don't worry were get her back later" Merlin looked to Morgana, smiling cheekily.

As the boys slowly leaned in to meet each other's lips, Morgana was secretly watching Arthur from the corner of her eye. The boy was in a complete panic, not knowing where to look or what to do. She swore that he was looking the same way at Lancelot he had to a boy on their street: Alvarr, before he rugby tackled him to the ground for spitting on her. 'Boy, Arthur's got it bad for Merlin' she sniggered 'If only he knew this was all just her little plan and that Lancelot wasn't actually going to kiss his beloved Merlin' her thoughts ended with a . . .

"I can't do it" Lancelot pulled away at the last minute "he's like a brother to me god dammit."

Morgana still looked at Arthur seeing him sighing, with relief probably. "Fine Lancelot, you'll have to do a forfeit then. But that can be after everyone else has had their turn."

"Fine" Lancelot huffed.

"I think we'll go in order, so that means Arthur, your next."

Arthur sat there in dread, praying that she didn't make him do anything to Merlin; surely Merlin would have told her about what had happened this morning, knowing that she wouldn't make him do anything to Merlin, would she?

"You have to kiss Merlin!"

"What the fuck!" Arthur screamed though tried to hold back all his aggression "I'm not kissing him, no fucking way, not on your life Gana!"

"I don't mind" Merlin casually joined in.

Arthur shot a look towards Merlin of absolute disbelief. 'Why would he let me after what I did to him this morning?'

"See, Merlin doesn't mind" Morgana smiled "Go on Arthur, trust me you don't want to have to do the forfeit I have in line for you."

Arthur began to stutter, what the fuck was he to do. Bottling up any emotion he just went for it. He leant in towards Merlin who had gotten up to kneel in front of him as the other three were holding back their laughter.

Arthur was freaking out, it seemed as though everything had gone in slow motion as he neared his crush's pink lips. 'Just breathe Arthur, just a quick peck and that will be it' and as their lips touched the statement of just a quick peck quickly left Arthur's mind.

Arthur's heart skipped a beat, feeling the warmth and touch of those lips he had been staring at for the past two years. Arthur's mind was racing of ravenous thoughts for more of Merlin's perfect lips. He knew he shouldn't give in to his desire, especially with Morgana, Lancelot and Gwen sitting next to them, but he simply could not resist. He leaned further into the kiss and placed his hands around Merlin's slender neck. Pulling forth all his courage he pushed his mouth further against Merlin's. Licking the dark haired boys bottom lip, begging for entrance into his mouth. Merlin complied gleefully and slipped his tongue into the blonde's mouth. Arthur moaned as their tongues began to dance with each other. By this time Morgana, Gwen and Lancelot had picked up their stuff and left, joyful that their plan had worked and slightly traumatized at how Arthur had attacked Merlin's mouth so fast.

Arthur had now pulled Merlin down towards him, so that he was lying on top of him. Merlin's hands had reached the back of Arthur's head and was now running his fingers through the gorgeous blonde hair. They tossed and turned on the ground with each other, still kissing with the uttermost passion, the longing both of these boys had had for each other were now being unleashed thanks to their friends and a not so simple game of nervous.