Jun 4, 2025
The Practice Boyfriend
Author: giselleslash
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 24,495
Details: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Elena/Gwaine (Merlin), Lancelot du Lac/Merlin, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine (Merlin), Elena (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Lancelot du Lac, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Fluff and Angst, Getting Together, Happy Ending, Misunderstandings, Angst, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting.
Summary: Merlin’s been in love with Lance for years, but he hasn’t had much experience dating and he wants to figure out the ins and outs of dating before Lance comes back into his life. Cue Arthur and his manwhoring ways, ready and willing to show Merlin the ropes.
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