Fic: First Kiss

[mabonwitch]

Title: First Kiss
Author: mabonwitch
Pairings: Arthur/Merlin
Rating: PG
Words: 566
Summary: When they're fifteen, Arthur kisses Merlin.
Notes: Third in the "In a Time of Magic" series. Underage kissing, minor angst.

Comments

[desigirl6]

*is gushing at the awkwardly adorable boyishness of it all* Oh, Merlin! I love his response to Arthur kissing him. I've read many (amazing in their own way) stories where Arthur is the unsure one, but this was a great, fresh take on it. Love it.

[mabonwitch]

Whoops! Attempt #2. Thanks! I think there's a common fandom perception that Merlin is somehow MORE GAY than Arthur, and thus less likely to be uncertain.

[archaeologist_d]

I loved that Merlin was a late bloomer and it wasn't Arthur that he was thinking about but that he just wasn't ready yet.

[mabonwitch]

Hah, I totally have a secret plan involving Merlin and his late-bloomingness.

[giselleslash]

This was adorably awkward and so very boyish. Adorable. ♥

[mabonwitch]

I so often write adult characters being sure about what they want. I'm having fun writing some awkwardness!

[winterstorrm]

Aw, my heart breaks for Arthur: I hope when Merlin comes into bloom he'll be wanting to kiss Arthur!

[mabonwitch]

Poor bb, right? I had to do something to soften the blow! We're still largely at the pre-slash stage, but the boys will get there eventually.

[winterstorrm]

Is there a sequel coming?!

[mabonwitch]

LOL. Not today or anything, but it's part of a series, so eventually, yes!

[mabonwitch]

Merlin is so confused!