fic: the last of the old gods
Title: The Last of the Old Gods
Summary: Arthur left the business three years ago wanting a quieter life, but Merlin's back with a job offer Arthur doesn't know how to refuse. Hackers AU. Or, this is a story about reconciliation and Arthur's many, many feelings.
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~5,900
Disclaimer: not mine.
Notes: for lolafeist and help_japan . Thanks to kylezy, tourdefierce and hardticket for the betas.
The spilt water pools across the threshold, spreads and trickles under the welcome mat, soaks the carpet, Arthur's feet. Broken glass glitters wetly. Arthur takes a deep, bracing breath; he looks up.
He says, 'No,' and slams the door in Merlin's face.