On the final day of their retreat, as the sun cast its gentle glow over the cabin, Arthur stepped onto the porch to find Merlin gazing into the distance, tears shimmering in his eyes. Concern etched deep lines on Arthur's forehead as he approached, his heart aching at the sight of Merlin's sadness.
Gently, Arthur reached out, his hands enveloping Merlin's trembling ones. "Merlin, my love, what troubles you?" he asked, his voice filled with tenderness and a fierce determination to soothe Merlin's worries.
Merlin turned to face Arthur, his voice laden with the weight of his fears. "Arthur, I fear that once we return to Camelot, the walls of our love will crumble. The expectations, the judgment of others... I worry it will suffocate what we have found here."
Arthur's heart swelled with understanding, his grip on Merlin's hands tightening. He drew Merlin into a warm embrace, pressing a tender kiss to his hair. "Merlin, I promise you, our love will endure any trial. I won't let anyone or anything come between us. We'll find a way to protect our love, to nurture it in the face of adversity."
Merlin's tears flowed freely, mingling with a mix of relief and vulnerability. His fears had found solace in Arthur's unwavering support, and he clung to that promise, finding strength in their shared embrace.
As the day unfolded, Arthur and Merlin savored their remaining moments in the cabin, cherishing the intimacy they had discovered. They laughed and shared stories, their hearts entwined, fueling their determination to forge a future together, even amidst the challenges they would face.
As the sun began its descent toward the horizon, casting vibrant hues across the sky, they found themselves once again on the porch, holding each other tightly. The weight of their love hung heavy in the air, an unspoken promise etched in their hearts.
They watched the sunset in silence, their bodies pressed together, finding solace in the beauty of the moment. The colors of the sky mirrored the kaleidoscope of emotions swirling within them—love, hope, and the bittersweet knowledge that they would soon return to the realm of duty and expectation.
But as they embraced on the porch, with the warmth of the sun's final rays bathing their entwined bodies, Arthur's words echoed in Merlin's mind—promises of determination and unwavering devotion. They held onto that promise, allowing the sunset to mark not an end, but a beginning—a beginning of a love that would transcend the boundaries of Camelot and shape their destinies forever.
In that embrace, they found the strength to face whatever lay ahead, armed with the knowledge that their love was a force that could withstand the trials of the world. With hearts entwined, they watched the final moments of the sunset, ready to return to Camelot and face the challenges that awaited them.
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merthur: a kiss in the moonlight
Fantasyshort fluffy story abt merlin and arthur dancing around their feelings towards each other before coming to their senses 🤘🤘
