I love your Arthur and Merlin in this universe. Discovering Merlin bit by intriguing bit reveals and incredibly vulnerable, heart achingly lovely man. It's no wonder Arthur wants to hold him tight and make sure the world doesn't hurt him any longer.
Your Arthur, too, is lovely. His desire for Merlin seems to fill every corner of his life, but I love that he's gentle and careful, stepping lightly to not scare the other man off. He gives only as much as Merlin needs even when it hurts not to be able to offer everything he has.
Arthur being called to the psych ward was a huge surprise, but he handled it with amazing aplomb. I love that he keeps Merlin's secrets and makes sure Merlin takes his meds and is just what Merlin needs to feel safe and cared for. Merlin pulling back after what felt like weeks of sleeping in one another's arms and finally having sex was awful, and I wondered if Merlin was ever going to be ready to love Arthur. When he finally confessed his feelings, I let out a huge sigh of relief.
Ending this with the birth of the new baby sister and Arthur and Merlin tentatively embarking on this new thing together was perfect. This is what Arthur's been waiting for since the first time he saw Merlin's photograph. It was a difficult journey, but the destination makes it well worth it.
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Date: 2010-07-22 04:39 pm (UTC)Your Arthur, too, is lovely. His desire for Merlin seems to fill every corner of his life, but I love that he's gentle and careful, stepping lightly to not scare the other man off. He gives only as much as Merlin needs even when it hurts not to be able to offer everything he has.
Arthur being called to the psych ward was a huge surprise, but he handled it with amazing aplomb. I love that he keeps Merlin's secrets and makes sure Merlin takes his meds and is just what Merlin needs to feel safe and cared for. Merlin pulling back after what felt like weeks of sleeping in one another's arms and finally having sex was awful, and I wondered if Merlin was ever going to be ready to love Arthur. When he finally confessed his feelings, I let out a huge sigh of relief.
Ending this with the birth of the new baby sister and Arthur and Merlin tentatively embarking on this new thing together was perfect. This is what Arthur's been waiting for since the first time he saw Merlin's photograph. It was a difficult journey, but the destination makes it well worth it.