Title: Start of the Holidays
Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Prompt: Summer Holiday- my own
WARNINGS: General fluff, mild porn
Disclaimer: Merlin not mine *sob* It's the BBC's though I want to rob them and get away with Bradley and Colin ^_^
Summary: It's been over two years since Arthur and Merlin got engaged and this is the start of a fortnight they'll never forget!
Note: FINALLY posting this... oops! This is a direct continuation of my 2009 Christmas Advent as so many people begged me to continue so here it is!

-x-

"Mmmmm." Arthur murmured as the warm tongue lapped at his ear. He shifted and the tongue moved across to his face. Warm tongue, wet nose, soft fur. His eyes shot open. "Argh! Draco!" Beside him, Merlin laughed heartily. "Bloody cock blocker!"

"Oh, don't shout at him." Merlin told him, laughter still in his voice. "He just wanted some love."

"Yeah and I wanted some love too." Arthur glared up at the brown eyes that gazed down at him adoringly. The golden Labrador began licking him again. "Argh not from you! Go on, off you." He shooed the dog off the bed and turned to his lover who was still grinning. "Don't I get a good morning kiss?" Arthur asked, a little grumpily. Merlin looked down at him thoughtfully as he leaned on one arm.

"Um, no. Not covered in dog slobber, you don't." Arthur wasn't having that. With a quick move he had Merlin pinned under him and was rubbing his cheek against Merlin's own. "Ugh Arthur, that's disgusting. Get off me!"

"It's your dog and do you really want me to get off of you?" He turned his mouth slightly so that he could nibble on Merlin's ear. Merlin's blue eyes fluttered shut and he gave a deep moan of approval, thrusting his hips up gently to show Arthur just how much he didn't want him to get off of him. Arthur left Merlin's ear to nibble down his neck and Merlin laced his fingers in Arthur's hair. Merlin lifted one leg to wrap around Arthur's bringing them closer together. And then...

"Damn it dog!" Merlin started laughing again as Draco wriggled his head between them, his tail wagging violently. Arthur growled angrily as Merlin's attention was instantly taken away from him.

"Alright boy, let's get you sorted huh?" He fussed the dog and Arthur shifted away, muttering to himself,

"Knew I should have got rid of it." Merlin knelt up behind him and kissed Arthur's shoulder.

"You say that nearly every day and he's still here, still in our bedroom. You love him really." Arthur glared at the dog who was still sitting on the bed, looking hopeful.

"Not as much as I love you." He finally said and turned his head so he could kiss Merlin. Merlin wanted to hold the kiss for a little longer but knew Draco needed to be sorted out first. He climbed out of bed and walked to the chest of drawers. Draco jumped off the bed and walked over to him, then sat and waited patiently. "Now, there's a sight I like to see." Arthur grinned as he settled back into bed. Merlin turned and stuck his tongue out but didn't hurry. The morning was already warm so there was no real hurry to get dressed, other than the dog.

"Are we all packed?" He asked as he found a pair of shorts and pulled them out of the drawer.

"Just a few bits to shove in once were finished with them." Merlin nodded,

"Right, go have a shower and then we'll get going." Arthur looked up hopefully,

"Will you join me?" Merlin looked away thoughtfully, as if really pondering the answer. He smiled finally as he pulled his shorts on quickly.

"Yes alright, as soon as I've made sure Draco is dealt with, ok?" Arthur pouted again,

"Why does that dog always come before me?" Merlin grinned then knelt back on the bed,

"Oh don't worry. You'll be coming first I promise." He gave Arthur a quick kiss before leaving to take Draco out.

-x-

"Hello lover." Merlin purred as he got into the shower behind Arthur. The blond smiled and turned to face Merlin.

"Mmm alone at last." Merlin swatted him on the arm,

"Oh stop it. You make it sound as if we never do this anymore." Arthur pulled him close and ran a thumb across his cheek.

"If I had my way, I'd always do this."

"Yeah and then we'd both be very sore and sleep more than anything else. Surely this makes it far more pleasurable when we do get the chance." He dropped his voice low as he ran his hand down Arthur's chest and then wrapped his fingers around his own cock and Arthur's. "Love you."

Arthur let his head fall back as he groaned appreciatively. Merlin bit his lip to keep himself concentrating for a little longer. He rested his own head on Arthur's shoulder; water trickled from his dark hair and onto the golden flesh in his view. He watched his own hand begin stroking their cocks together. The scent of Arthur's shower gel filled his nostrils, his skin was soft against Merlin's forehead, Arthur's moans of encouragement and the water hitting the floor were the only sounds he was aware of. As his senses were filled he found it almost too much and he closed his eyes tightly. His hand gained speed but was soon joined by Arthur's, helping him to keep pace. Merlin let his eyes flutter closed and bit his lip just to hold out that little bit longer. His efforts were quickly rewarded and Merlin kept his promise.

He could feel Arthur's heart beating through his chest, hear his breath come in gasps as he hit the final moment. Merlin managed to pull his head away from Arthur's shoulder to watch the splendour that was his boyfriend as he came. All of Arthur's muscles tensed and a loud groan that might have been Merlin's name tore from his throat. The sight was enough to send Merlin over the edge with his lover, his own body tensing with his release before slumping against Arthur's strong frame.

Muscles twitched in Arthur's thighs as he fought to remain standing, using the wall for support, while he recovered but Merlin had become as limp as a wet rag. The slim man was draped heavily against him but Arthur didn't mind. He wrapped his arms a little more tightly around him and rested his cheek against the dark head. He sighed deeply.

"You know, from today everything changes. It's never going to be the same again."

"Yeah, I know." Merlin sighed contentedly against him and Arthur gave a small, comfortable smile. For a while they enjoyed simply standing together, letting the water wash over them and the world pas them by. Finally, Arthur knew it was time to move, as much as he enjoyed standing there. Merlin whined.

"Come on, time to get moving." Merlin nodded and stood upright, pouting slightly at his loss. "You finish up in here and I'll finish packing and get everything in the car. Will you be alright?" Merlin grinned,

"I'm pretty sure I can wash myself." Arthur kissed him and as Merlin turned to face the spray, Arthur slapped him on the butt. "Hey, what was that for?" Arthur gave him a cheeky grin.

"It was there." With that he got out of the shower quickly and became more focussed on the task at hand.

-x-

By the time Merlin was finished and dressed, Arthur had the car packed and was just checking around the house for anything they might have forgotten. Draco was sitting patiently by the door, his collar and lead on and tail wagging furiously, he couldn't wait to get out of that door! Merlin handed Arthur the last few things from the bathroom that they would need and then picked up Draco's lead.

"Are you sure you've packed everything?" Merlin asked glancing round.

"Yes, I'm sure. Will you stop worrying like a big girl." Merlin pulled a face but didn't argue back. His stomach was filled with a flurry of butterflies. He told himself he was being silly but it didn't help. He unlatched the door and stepped out into the corridor while Arthur locked up behind them.

Holidays at last! Merlin felt the smile crawling across his face. There were other things too but right now he wanted to concentrate on the fact that he wasn't working. Being a PA was good money but was tiring. Draco led the way to the car and jumped in the foot well happily while Merlin carefully folded himself around the dog so as not to tread on his tail or paws.

"Good boy, Draco." He rubbed the golden Lab's soft ears and got a heart lick for his efforts. Arthur slid into the seat beside him after putting the last few things in the boot. Merlin leaned forward and pulled a case out of the glove compartment. He grabbed the CD that was nestled inside and went to place it in the player when Arthur grabbed his wrist. The blond turned his hand so he could read what was on the CD.

"Merlin's Super Happy Summer Songs CD. Merlin, really?" Merlin grinned and carried on putting the disk in while Arthur sighed a sigh of the long suffering. As Katrina and the Waves 'Walking on Sunshine' blurted from the speakers, Arthur pulled away from their home.

-x-

Two hours later, with Cliff Richard's 'Summer Holiday' playing, Arthur pulled to a stop.

"Finally." He groaned loudly, "Are you ready for this?" He turned to look at Merlin and saw that his lover was fast asleep, his head at a slightly awkward angle from travelling in the car, the warm sun and music added to the steady vibrations of the car having helped him drift off. Draco had his head rested on Merlin's lap, chocolate eyes shut and breathing as heavily as his favourite owner. Arthur smiled at his soon to be husband. That was what they were here for after all. Finally, Mr and Mr Pendragon... Emrys? Emrys-Pendragon? Pendragon-Emrys? Oh god why hadn't they discussed that? Arthur took a deep breath. They would talk about it later. He made a mental note then carefully reached for his camera. He took the adorable photo, the smile never fading, "Another one for the album." He said to himself before leaning over and kissing Merlin on the head. "Time to wake up, sleeping beauty. We're here." Merlin groaned and stretched as he returned to reality, he blinked heavily as he looked around.

"Here already? That was quick." Arthur looked at him wryly,

"That's because you slept most of the way."

"Oh. Sorry." He looked away guiltily, knowing how tired Arthur could get from driving.

"Hey, don't worry ok. Sorry I wore you out." He gave a bright grin and got out of the car. Draco had woken up and was whimpering with excitement, his tail wagging furiously as he tried to get out. "Hold on, you daft mutt." Merlin laughed before opening the door. He climbed out himself and gazed up at the magnificent house. The Pendragon family household, Camelot Manor. It wasn't quite so intimidating now, but it still made him stare in wonder. It was just... perfect.

When they had been discussing venues for their civil partnership (or marriage as they called it between themselves) they had had many options. However it had been Merlin that had insisted they got married at Arthur's family home, 'that way it will be like your mother is there too' he had told his lover. Arthur had called him an idiot but hadn't said no and when he had asked his father about it, Uther had been delighted and had started planning with gusto. Arthur had never seen him quite like that and it scared him a little, not that he told anyone that. It would also keep costs down (not that that was an issue for the Pendragons) and also allowed people to stay over and had everything they wanted and needed right there, why look anywhere else? But this was it, the last few days before they were going to truly become an item.

Arthur finished pulling all their stuff from the boot as Merlin simply stared at the grand building. He laughed as he wrapped his arms around Merlin's slim waist.

"Sure you're still happy about this?"

"Absolutely positive." Merlin said firmly in reply.

"You know," Arthur whispered against Merlin's ear, "Father is away on business for the next few days, we've got the place to ourselves." A naughty grin crossed Merlin's face,

"What are you suggesting, Mr Pendragon?"

"Let's just... check out all the rooms shall we?" Arthur replied suggestively.

"Mmmmm, I think I like that idea." Merlin twisted in Arthur's embrace so he was facing him. "Let's start here shall we." Arthur grinned at that and leaned into a deep kiss, holding Merlin tightly.

Draco wandered the drive, sniffing what he could before he found a likely patch and began digging a hole, leaving his owners oblivious to his antics.

TBC...