Chapters: 2/2
Fandom: Merlin (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Uther Pendragon (Merlin)
Additional Tags: Mutual Pining, Oblivious Merlin (Merlin), Oblivious Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon Needs a Hug (Merlin), Good Friend Merlin (Merlin), Bad Parent Uther Pendragon (Merlin), Fluff, They Don't Get Together BTW, this is about their friendship and trust, but like they're into each other, Attempt at Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Pining Merlin (Merlin), Confused Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), past gwen/arthur mention - Freeform, Merlin (TV) Season/Series 02, Between Episodes, Character Study??, arthur finally gets the hug he desperately needs and some, Fluff and Angst, Panic Attacks, tw: uther hits arthur but the act itself isn't described, Hurt Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Soft Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Feelings Realization, or acceptance ig, this happens when you write fluff when you don't feel fluffy, Touch-Starved Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Canon Compliant, Pre-Slash, Merlin's Magic Loves Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
Series: Part 1 of merlin rewatch (but gayer)
Summary:
Merlin only meant to light a candle and check on the prince. He didn’t expect to find Arthur disheveled and distressed. Of course, Arthur being Arthur, his pride won’t let him admit he needs anything — least of all company. Good thing Merlin is just as stubborn as him, as well as patient and understanding.