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Of Esssays and Destiny Part 1

Feb 14, 2011 05:04

Title: Of Esssays and Destiny
Author:rotrude
Recipient: dracosoftie
Pairing(s)/Character(s) Merlin/Arthur
Warnings slight age difference 18/19 and 25. Rimming.
Spoilers: Series 1, 2 and 3
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 21,100
Summary: When Arthur’s English Literature essay tanks, thus endangering his further stay at Oriel College, Oxford, he’s given an option. D. Phil ( Read more... )

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peachchild336 May 23 2011, 20:31:51 UTC

Arthur gulped, not looking forward to this in the least. He had his pride, had never needed any kind of help with any subject. Not even in third form. To begin now made him feel demoralised and angry at himself and at this Merlin person who evidently knew what he himself should. I like this recognition that he'll feel these ways, even if they're not necessarily fair.

Arthur wasn't into the sharing and caring aspect of friendship. That must be lonely.

Arthur wrote them down as flirt and clown and bristled as a consequence. Oh ho! Jealous?

Emrys' expression changed, going from good humour to embarrassed hurt. Oh, oh! Arthur stifled a laugh. “You make it sound sexual.” The thought wasn’t unpleasant. Emrys had some weird sex appeal and hearing him mention passion was doing something to Arthur.

Merlin looked uncertain about his choice of words for the first time. He scratched his forehead lightly, mouth open in surprise, but then his lips took an upward turn and he replied, “I make it sound as if it's about love.”

He would. I study ( ... )