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Kink Me! #4

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anonymous September 29 2009, 23:58:12 UTC

Arthur/Merlin, modern AU, Arthur is in the closet and in denial of his homosexuality until he meets Merlin.

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No one else to find (37/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 16:38:31 UTC

Arthur isn't that bothered about going out on New Year's Eve. Everything's organised, after all, but at the same time, he doesn't want Uther to think that he's that easily intimidated, so he pulls his suit on and heads down to the village hall anyway ( ... )

No one else to find (38/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 16:41:29 UTC

Three weeks into the Spring term, Morgana is bedridden with a punishing dose of the 'flu. Theoretically, Arthur could have saved a molecule or two of compassion for her, but when he sees Merlin, all he's bothered about it breaking the good news.

'You've still got your classes,' says Merlin. 'If you want to stand on your own two feet after you graduate, you can't afford to fall behind. You shouldn't miss them.'

Fuck that, Arthur thinks, but they end up coming to a sort of compromise where Merlin doesn't drop too many of his shifts, and Arthur doesn't miss too many of his classes ( ... )

No one else to find (39/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 16:46:45 UTC

Will leaves for his shift soon after that, and Arthur occupies himself drying up some cups and plates and takes a wild guess at which cupboards they go into ( ... )

No one else to find (40/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 16:50:48 UTC

The next morning, having received his father's most recent report that Morgana's health is much improved, Arthur knows it's the last day they'll have together like this. He's been dreading it, and it passes far too quickly ( ... )

No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 16:56:10 UTC

Warning for violence (and probable ignorance of police procedures).

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A couple of weeks later, Arthur and Morgana Central London after their classes are finished for the day. Uther's having one of his sponsor events at one of the big hotels; it's high profile, apparently, and he wants some family there.

They leave the campus bickering because Arthur insists that it'll take longer to get there on the tube than on foot. After a mile or so, they take a wrong turn into an alleyway, and just as they're about to turn back, they catch sight of a scuffle at the end and hear a man cry out in pain.

'Come on Arthur,' Morgana says, pulling at his shoulder, 'don't mind about him, we'll be late ( ... )

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia kattale April 21 2011, 17:49:02 UTC

Oh!!!! This story just utterly destroys me. Half its power is the horrifying realization that there are real live kids who live this life that Arthur is living - it is so chilling and horrifying. Reading this story does a number on my emotions - but these incredible, long updates lift me up and dash me down and lift me up again. So amazing.

I love the little retreat he and Merlin have had. I wasn't sure if they were even able to be sexually active in their Wednesday park days, and loved the way Merlin and Arthur were so gentle and casual in their intimacy during their time in Merlin's flat. That was lovingly and gently handled, and was so very tender. They've grown up a lot, I think. Arthur is closer to being ready to be his own man.

Please know, author, that our hearts are deeply invested in this amazing story.

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 21 2011, 19:53:25 UTC

This is amazing.

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia leashy_bebes April 24 2011, 02:06:23 UTC

Oh god, this is amazing. Heartbreaking and gorgeous ♥

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia gatepromise April 24 2011, 02:15:06 UTC

I love that the Morgana you portray in this, Arthur's half sister (secretly, but he knows), is so very recognizable as canon Morgana from the show.

Usually I am not a fan of modern era Arthur/Merlin fic, but this was recommended to me by a friend and it is so totally heartbreaking and beautifully written.

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia anonymous April 25 2011, 16:09:21 UTC

Awesome update. &hearts

Re: No one else to find (41/?) Warning homophobia brunettepet April 29 2011, 17:41:04 UTC

I love how you've got Arthr and Merlin navigating the minefield of their relationship. The sacrifice and constant worry are exhausting. It's no wonder Arthur is often discouraged and heart sick. Merlin is pitch perfect - he's no martyr, he's just as in love as Arthur. His willingness to sacrifice feels right for the boy you're writing. Morgana's complicated relationship with Uther has set Arthur up as her arch rival and the tension between them thrums. It's all making for a tight, emotional read, Anon.

No one else to find (42/?) Warning homophobia anonymous May 5 2011, 14:09:42 UTC

As the police car slips easily through the traffic, Arthur catches sight of himself in the rear view mirror; he presses his hand to the side of his face and winces as it connects with bruised, swollen flesh. He could have come off worse, he supposes, but all the same, he doesn't look great, and he shudders to think of what Uther's going to make of it all ( ... )

No one else to find (43/?) Warning homophobia anonymous May 5 2011, 14:18:14 UTC

'He may look a bit the worse for wear,' says the policewoman, 'but I can assure you if it were not for his actions then the victim of the attack would be in a far more serious condition. He acted very bravely today; you should be proud of him, sir.'

A raised eyebrow from Uther is enough to demonstrate that she has overstepped the mark and, cowed, the officer lowers her eyes and waits with the others, for him to respond.

'So,' Uther says, resting a hand on Arthur's shoulder, 'finally taking on some social responsibility, son? I suppose that is something we could celebrate. It might even make the papers,' he muses thoughtfully.

'Oh, I should think so,' Morgana smirks.

Uther looks past Morgana to the officer, who nods. 'Almost definitely. Your son managed to head off a particularly brutal homophobic attack today,' she says.

'A what?' Uther says, going completely still.

Fuck, Arthur thinks, as the man's odd reaction when he returned his wallet to him - I don't think that was what they were after - starts to make a little more ( ... )

No one else to find (44/?) Warning homophobia anonymous May 5 2011, 14:22:01 UTC

Arthur's jaw tightens as he suppresses a gasp of disbelief, which is quickly overtaken by the anger that's rising in his chest. His father's views are no surprise, but he's always held back a little bit of hope that, when it came to it - if he chose the right words, and did the right things - one day Uther might come around. He's had this idea that after he's finished university and proved he could make it on his own, done things with his life to make Uther proud of him, then he might, eventually, accept him purely on his merits. He'd be angry at first. Furious, probably, but up until now, Arthur hasn't let himself believe that his father was the sort of person who would let his hate for one part of him cancel out everything else. When the twin realisations hit: that Uther's never going to change, and that he's been deluding himself for too long, it feels a little like grief ( ... )

No one else to find (45/?) Warning homophobia anonymous May 5 2011, 14:31:08 UTC

Arthur makes it to the far side of the lobby before he finds his path blocked by Uther ( ... )

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