#aromantic merlin

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

BBC Merlin Characters + Aromantic Tumblr Posts

@merlin-aro-fest​ Day 5: “Free Choice”

[troldrik]

arthur and merlin are in a queerplatonic relationship and merlin is aromantic thank you

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

i feel like as a fandom we’re really sleeping on aromantic merlin

just look at this romance-oblivious warlock

and remember this scene?

most relatable aro moment i’ve ever seen

not to mention the way he does things for his friends but everyone always assumes his motivations are romantic. such as:

and:

and let’s not forget the flower scene:

merlin is plagued by people misinterpreting his actions as romantic, and he’s just constantly??? so??? confused???

throughout the show, the most important relationships in merlin’s life are with his friends, his mother, and gaius. in 5 seasons, we get one (1) episode where merlin expresses romantic interest in someone. the rest of the time we get:

a) the aforementioned obliviousness and confusion

b) awkwardly standing next to people who have obvious romantic tension

c) interrupting romantic moments by bursting into the room with bad news

d) third wheeling while hardcore judging a friend’s romantic choices

and, of course, e) teasing a certain royal clotpole for being a lovesick mess

like y’all...just think of the possibilities when it comes to hcs and fics. for example:

merlin when arthur asks if he’s seeing anyone: my lord, i was there when you fell for gwen. you were a Disaster. i don’t need that kind of stress, thanks

arthur, indignant and smug: well, it all paid off because now i get to sleep with guinevere in my arms every night

merlin: idk how it slipped your notice, but we have a steady stream of injured future knights coming to share my bed, no romance necessary

arthur: ?????

anyway, i just think it’d be neat

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

Fandom: Merlin (TV)

The One Who Stayed (2.3k)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Merlin & Will (Merlin), Merlin/Will (Merlin)

Characters: Will (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Canon Era, Pre-Canon, Canon Compliant, Missing Scene, Angst, Platonic Kissing, Queerplatonic Relationships, Aromantic, Aromantic Merlin, Friendship, POV Will, the untaggable qpr strikes again

Summary:

Will confronts Merlin the night he leaves Ealdor, unwilling to let his best friend sneak away without saying goodbye.

Deep down, Will knows nothing he says can make Merlin stay. But he can hope.

Written for @merlin-aro-fest Day 1: “Queerplatonic”

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

Fandom: Merlin (TV)

In The Absence of Butterflies (2k)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences; Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Lancelot/Merlin (Merlin), Lancelot & Merlin (Merlin)

Characters: Lancelot (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Canon Era, Canon Compliant, Aromantic Merlin, queer platonic relationship, Relationship Negotiation, Aromantic, mercelot qpr because we deserve it, but dear god how does one tag a qpr, bring back the hyphen to save an aro, Fluff, Magic, Late Night Conversations, Stargazing, Holding Hands

Summary:

Lancelot decides Merlin deserves a nice long break from all things Camelot. It's just a bonus that their time on the road provides the perfect chance to sort out his complicated feelings toward the warlock.

Written for Mini Mercelot Week Day 4: “Travel” @mercelotweek

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

Fandom: Merlin (TV)

Intricacies of Love (Or A Lack Thereof)

Rating: Mature; Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine/Merlin (Merlin), Gwaine/Merlin/Percival (Merlin), Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Elyan (Merlin)

Additional Tags: Canon Era, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Aromantic Merlin, Polyamorous Merlin, AlloAro Merlin, Aroace Leon, Loveless Aro Percival, POV Alternating, Merlin's pov, Arthur's POV, Mild Sexual Content, Romance-Repulsed Merlin, Humor, Angst, Happy Ending, Confused Arthur Pendragon, Slutty Merlin, arthur is trying okay, he just doesn't understand romance, which: mood, merlin is a dramatic little shit and doesn't know how to communicate, a lot of people spend time in gwaine's bed, merlin especially, Misunderstandings, Miscommunication, an aromantic comedy if you will

Summary:

“So what you’re saying is...” Arthur started slowly, proud to have finally worked it out, “Merlin is a slut.”

Arthur confesses his love for Merlin and is deeply confused by Merlin's response. To everyone's chagrin, he seems quite intent on staying that way.

@camelove2021 Day 4: Cupid’s Aro

[gwen-cheers-me-up]

Hello! I hope you're having a good day! I know we haven't spoken before, but I thought you might be interested to know that your post about aromantic Merlin helped inspire me to write an aroace Merlin fic which I've just posted on AO3! There's no pressure or anything but if you'd like to read it I can send you a link! (It's called 'Acceptance' by TheGameIsOn_Geronimo). Anyway I just thought you might like to know! :)

AHHHHHH tysm for letting me know!!! I am HYPED to read it. Here’s the link for anyone else who wants more aro Merlin goodness in their life 💚🤍🖤

[shydeerwolf]

Merlin - modern merwen

Tattoo artist florist au

But gwen is the sweet tattoo artist and merlin is the punk florist