It was after a particularly rowdy feast that Morgana had decided to leave early. And leave the noble men and women to their drunken devices. As she glided along the stone corridor, she paused looking behind herself to spot the brief form of Merlin ducking behind the pillar.
Raising a brow she continued, ducking into an alcove. Waiting for the manservant to continue in her steps, and acted as the Lady had expected. Nearly walking past the small space where he and the Lady had plotted their pranks against the Prince- she snatched Merlin.
“What are you doing Merlin?” The Lady of Camelot asked, a little breathless. Her green eyes briefly roamed his person, assessing his state. Merlin appeared to be completely sober, contrasting the other servants in the hall.
“I… came to make sure you got to your chambers.” The tall man murmured, scratching the back of his neck briefly. His blue eyes hesitantly met her own, slight trepidation seeped through his calm facade.
She smiled briefly, momentarily touched by his concern. A few of the Lords had been subject to her acid tongue for their wandering gazes and hands. Focusing a bit, Morgana stood straighter “Very well… I’ll allow you to escort me.” Her eyes glinted with mild laughter.
As the two silently made their way down the twists and turns of Camelot’s castle, the Lady Morgana reflected on the sheer pleasantness of his company. Where between her and Arthur, she found comfort in their bickering- with Merlin she found comfort in him simply being. That thought caused her to mildly flush.
“We’re here m’lady.” His gentle yet joking voice rang through her ears. Turning, Morgana found him giving her a small, lopsided smile.
She returned his with a small smile of her own. “I suppose we are.” Her tone was full of wit and challenge, eyes tempting him to rise to the bait. Merlin merely laughed and shook his head. As he moved to bow and speak his goodbyes, the high Lady paused his actions.
“Thank you Merlin.” the dark haired woman spoke with honesty. “It was very honorable.” Morgana knew she had caught him by surprise, evident by the flush spreading upon his high cheekbones.
It was silent for a moment, as he grasped for words to speak. Grinning briefly, the Lady of Camelot leaned forward- their was little space between them. It was only at this moment that Morgan realized that she and Merlin had always tended to stand close to one another- perhaps too close for proprieties sake. But now she was thankful for their physical comfort in one another, as she gently pressed her lips against his cheek.
Her eyes fluttered closed as Morgana let her lips linger on his cheek. She could literally feel the heat rising to his cheeks. Drawing away from Merlin, to take in his shocked but upturned lips, the woman smiled. “Good night Merlin.” She murmured before slipping back into her room.