"Keep it secret," the other man whispers, so quietly that he has to lean in to hear him – then Merlin suddenly reaches up and grabs the Prince's wrists, and his eyes are burning bright and uncontrolled. Then there's an immense searing pain in his lower arms as something thunders between them, exiting Merlin and flowing to him, and he's quite sure he can feel sparks between their skin but maybe he's imagining it. The bright light fades from Merlin's eyes and he releases the Prince, eyes closing and pulse slowing and breathing lessening.
"No," Arthur murmurs, his hands still gripping Merlin's face a little too tightly. "No."
"It's OK, really," the warlock replies. "I've been ready to die for you before."
"No. I won't let you die for me," he growls in return, moving to grip his manservant's hand with one of his, and he can feel an incredible warmth thrumming through him now, one that he's never experienced before. Merlin smiles, a little sadly, and his whole body relaxes.
In which Arthur uses Merlin’s magic to save its owner. Afterwards, things happen. A lot of things.
Fluff: +++
Angst: ++++
Smut: ++
Overall Rating: ++++
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