were it not that I have bad dreams

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Author: schweet_heart
Title: were it not that I have bad dreams
Rating: R (Mature)
Pairing/s: Merlin/Arthur
Character/s: Merlin, Arthur
Summary: Comfort isn’t something that Arthur knows how to ask for, but that doesn’t mean it’s not something he needs. (Part 3 of the heaven and earth series)
Warnings: Deals with nightmares, references to the aftermath of

Comments

[fractionallyfox]

This is excellent. Really, really good. I'm going to admit that I didn't read the previous parts yet but the atmosphere in this part alone is captivating. Merlin's realization and Arthur voicing what he's really afraid of is so powerful.

"the marks of his captivity sunk beneath his skin and deep into his bones where not even Merlin’s fervent kisses can coax them out,"
This is very evocative and a great line.

Good luck with NaNo!

[schweet_heart]

Thank you so much :) I'm glad to hear it still works as a stand alone!

[archaeologist_d]

I love this. Arthur so vulnerable and yet not able to tell Merlin what he really fears at first. I loved that Merlin had to find out rather sideways but they were all the more intimate for it. Great job.

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Thank you! I do enjoy writing vulnerable!Arthur :)