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In the Jingle-Jangle Morning

Feb 16, 2011 14:12

Title: In the Jingle-Jangle Morning
Pairing: Merlin/Gwaine
Spoilers: Through 3x13
Rating: NC-17
Length: ~3000 words
Summary: Merlin has a night off, and Gwaine settles into his new room; these things may be related.
Note: Sort of a sequel to Left Me Blindly Here to Stand But Still Not Sleeping, but should be able to stand well enough on its own.

( In the Jingle-Jangle Morning )

fic, series 3, merlin

Comments 47

myworldmytrue February 16 2011, 15:00:48 UTC

“You’re so…”

“What?” Gwaine asks.

“I don’t know,” Merlin says, smiling, “but I like it.”

SO DO I. OH GOD, I DO.

Damn but this was lovely. These two are just perfect for each other. ♥_♥

srin February 16 2011, 23:32:19 UTC

I am so happy to hear it! Thank you. :D

gilli_ann February 16 2011, 15:05:44 UTC

This was lovely. I like the mood of it so very much - that tender intimacy they share and the understanding and acceptance they find in one another, perhaps especially Gwaine's for Merlin, it all warms my heart. I'm rather awed that Gwaine realizes Merlin has a secret but respects his boundaries and doesn't pry. The way you describe these two together: Sweet and shy-smiling Merlin is *guh*, bad-boy Gwaine who's clearly in love though he struggles to admit it to himsef, yet thinks very much about Merlin and how to make life easier and happier for him.... and who wants to paint a small falcon on his wall. Awwww. When everything else is so complicated and stressful, it's good to know Merlin has this little welcoming and relaxing haven of happy loving to go to.
Thank you for this.

srin February 16 2011, 23:34:11 UTC

Thank you for reading and for such a lovely comment! It's wonderful to see that so many of the things I had in mind with this came through. Thank you very much! ♥

In the Jingle-Jangle Morning anonymous February 16 2011, 15:27:37 UTC

This.Is.Perfect.
I mean it, really. I read the first part and I really liked it, but this...this is exactly the most beautiful and true idea of Merlin/Gwaine, not sex or love but both And especially love. Because in this fic you can feel the love in every line.
Just, guh, fantastic. In my modest opinion, this is the Merlin/Gwaine fic that best reflects their relationship I´ve ever read.

Re: In the Jingle-Jangle Morning srin February 16 2011, 23:34:46 UTC

Oh wow, thank you. That's an amazing thing to hear as an author. I'm thrilled the piece worked so well for you.

waltzing_mice February 16 2011, 15:41:36 UTC

OMG This is so sweet and just pulled me right back into a good mood. I love it so much. Thanks.

srin February 16 2011, 23:35:01 UTC

Yay! Thank you very much. :D

waltzing_mice February 17 2011, 01:18:11 UTC

Threw it in memories.. :o)

junkshop_disco February 16 2011, 16:03:04 UTC

I really loved this. You wrote Gwaine so adorably - I love how he's so sort of... dazed by it, especially the bit where he realises Merlin might just like being around him, the same way Merlin lights him up.

So very lovely ♥

srin February 16 2011, 23:35:59 UTC

Poor Gwaine, he's not quite used to having all these feelings, or people actually just liking him for him. ;) Thank you very much, I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! ♥