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A Breath Is Also A Sound by awyvern (Arthur/Merlin, 4.6k, PG-13, modern)
For weeks, Arthur has been coming to the club to listen to this band. Or, rather, to watch their guitarist use those beautiful, long fingers of his.
♥♥♥ I admit, I have a thing for shy/vulnerable/angsting/conflicted/coming-of-age Arthurs and uh... yeah, this hit the spot. XD Shy!Arthur is just CUTE, okay?!
The Succession by malu_3 (Arthur/Merlin, 14.5k, NC-17, canon, post-Simpleton!Arthur episode)
The Southrons have been defeated, Camelot is recovering nicely, and the time of Albion is nigh. But Merlin can't get over what almost happened that night in the forest, and Arthur still hasn't taken a wife. Canon era AU set after S4 (divergent from 412)
♥♥♥ WHOAAA PHEEEWW. This was hot like burning. SEXUAL TENSION. GUILTY ATTRACTION. REVEALS AND SHIT. Author anon is obviously a master at the porn. Take care of the tags/warnings.
You Are Here by moiraes (Arthur/Merlin, 3.2k, PG-13, post-5.13)
He’d only allowed himself to daydream about Arthur’s return a few times.
♥♥♥ There isn't enough out there about the emotional aftermath of what happens when Arthur comes back! Although this is short, it's paced well and just enough to let us see the tension and finally the resolution. Really lovely and emotional fic.
Meet Me Beyond The Horizon by zairaalbereo (Arthur/Merlin, 15.8k, NC-17, post-5.13)
Arthur has spent his whole life at the village of Tintagel, building boats and sailing out to the horizon on his daysailer - the Avalon. Having no family and no friends, there is just one person he feels truly connected to: a man he meets in his dreams and whose face or name he can never remember upon waking. Arthur writes him letters, knowing that they'll never be answered, and wishes for nothing more than the mysterious M to find him. Until one day a young man shows up, apparently wanting to purchase a boat, and Arthur finds himself falling harder and faster than he ever thought possible.
♥♥♥ Just read this today (belatedly) and AHHHH, my heart. ;___; This is gorgeous, gorgeous reincarnation fic. So hurty and achey. Just wonderful.
The Decisions We Make by eledhwenlin (Arthur/Merlin, 3.9k, NC-17, canon AU, slavery)
In a universe where slavery is common and magic still forbidden, Arthur and Merlin meet and have to deal with their feelings.
♥♥♥ This has slavery in it but it lacks the usual violent-ish power-differential slavefic dynamics, which worked for me. (Even though I like the usual as well!) Merlin and Arthur were very much themselves and it was a nice read. I loved that they got back together after years.
Over You by xthursdaynextx (Arthur/Merlin, 5k, R, modern, breakup)
Merlin sees Arthur at a party for the first time since their break-up two months ago. He has every intention of pretending his heart isn’t broken - especially since none of their friends even know they were ever together. But when he has to contend with Arthur unexpectedly bringing a date, Gwaine deciding to be his fake boyfriend, and a good deal of sniping, it soon becomes apparent that Merlin’s not as over Arthur as he tries to pretend.
♥♥♥ Pining and fake boyfriends! Getting back together! So cute! :33
A Breath Is Also A Sound by awyvern (Arthur/Merlin, 4.6k, PG-13, modern)
For weeks, Arthur has been coming to the club to listen to this band. Or, rather, to watch their guitarist use those beautiful, long fingers of his.
♥♥♥ I admit, I have a thing for shy/vulnerable/angsting/conflicted/coming-of-age Arthurs and uh... yeah, this hit the spot. XD Shy!Arthur is just CUTE, okay?!
The Succession by malu_3 (Arthur/Merlin, 14.5k, NC-17, canon, post-Simpleton!Arthur episode)
The Southrons have been defeated, Camelot is recovering nicely, and the time of Albion is nigh. But Merlin can't get over what almost happened that night in the forest, and Arthur still hasn't taken a wife. Canon era AU set after S4 (divergent from 412)
♥♥♥ WHOAAA PHEEEWW. This was hot like burning. SEXUAL TENSION. GUILTY ATTRACTION. REVEALS AND SHIT. Author anon is obviously a master at the porn. Take care of the tags/warnings.
You Are Here by moiraes (Arthur/Merlin, 3.2k, PG-13, post-5.13)
He’d only allowed himself to daydream about Arthur’s return a few times.
♥♥♥ There isn't enough out there about the emotional aftermath of what happens when Arthur comes back! Although this is short, it's paced well and just enough to let us see the tension and finally the resolution. Really lovely and emotional fic.
Meet Me Beyond The Horizon by zairaalbereo (Arthur/Merlin, 15.8k, NC-17, post-5.13)
Arthur has spent his whole life at the village of Tintagel, building boats and sailing out to the horizon on his daysailer - the Avalon. Having no family and no friends, there is just one person he feels truly connected to: a man he meets in his dreams and whose face or name he can never remember upon waking. Arthur writes him letters, knowing that they'll never be answered, and wishes for nothing more than the mysterious M to find him. Until one day a young man shows up, apparently wanting to purchase a boat, and Arthur finds himself falling harder and faster than he ever thought possible.
♥♥♥ Just read this today (belatedly) and AHHHH, my heart. ;___; This is gorgeous, gorgeous reincarnation fic. So hurty and achey. Just wonderful.
The Decisions We Make by eledhwenlin (Arthur/Merlin, 3.9k, NC-17, canon AU, slavery)
In a universe where slavery is common and magic still forbidden, Arthur and Merlin meet and have to deal with their feelings.
♥♥♥ This has slavery in it but it lacks the usual violent-ish power-differential slavefic dynamics, which worked for me. (Even though I like the usual as well!) Merlin and Arthur were very much themselves and it was a nice read. I loved that they got back together after years.
Over You by xthursdaynextx (Arthur/Merlin, 5k, R, modern, breakup)
Merlin sees Arthur at a party for the first time since their break-up two months ago. He has every intention of pretending his heart isn’t broken - especially since none of their friends even know they were ever together. But when he has to contend with Arthur unexpectedly bringing a date, Gwaine deciding to be his fake boyfriend, and a good deal of sniping, it soon becomes apparent that Merlin’s not as over Arthur as he tries to pretend.
♥♥♥ Pining and fake boyfriends! Getting back together! So cute! :33