Comments | magog_83: A Story of Love and Menswear. Edited by Arthur Pendragon (Merlin/Arthur)

magog_83

A Story of Love and Menswear. Edited by Arthur Pendragon (Merlin/Arthur)

May 30, 2010 19:58

Wordcount: 6,695
Rating: PG
Warnings: None. Some silliness - as usual, not to be taken seriously.
Summary: Modern AU set in the menswear department of a large store (and shamelessly based on my own part time job at BHS during my A Levels where weekend menswear was always ridiculously quiet and staffed by a team of two). 17 year old Arthur is the ( Read more... )

fanfic, love and menswear, promptfic, merlin/arthur

Comments 96

deadwoodmt May 31 2010, 03:23:07 UTC

I love how grumpy Arthur is. I think he's so adorable! Thank you! :D

magog_83 June 2 2010, 21:03:53 UTC

He is a bit of a grumpy gordon in this, isn't he :D :D He's lucky Merlin loves him anyway!

Thanks for commenting :)

adistoria May 31 2010, 09:00:01 UTC

I am so awful at leaving comments, but there was no way that I couldn't leave one after reading this.

OMFG words cannot describe how much I adored this, how cute Merin was and aslkdj grumpy!Arthur... I just.. this fic made me smile so happily. Thank you very very much for writing this! I love all your works generally, but I think this in particular ♥

Oh and when Arthur realised they'd been on dates? XDDD absolute favourite part!

magog_83 June 2 2010, 21:14:16 UTC

:D :D I wasn't even intending the date thing to start with, but then Merlin did his hair, and then opened the car door for Arthur and I just loved the idea that Arthur was being courted and was just too grumpy and obsessed with NOT being in love with Merlin to notice (although really, when Merlin walked him to the door after the cinema night, he really should have known, but he just thought Merlin was being polite).

Anyway, thank you so much for reading and for commenting, it is very much appreciated :D I'm happy you enjoyed it so much!

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magog_83 June 2 2010, 21:16:15 UTC

I'm slightly mesmerised by your icon... I think it's Merlin in his adorable chainmail that is tempting me.

Merlin is a very organised guy, and he wanted to cover all his bases with Arthur first of course ;) Thanks for commenting!!

rodneyscat May 31 2010, 16:59:36 UTC

This fic is exactly what I needed, right here, right now. I've already read it twice and I'm just going to read it again, because it's giving me that delicious butterflies-in-stomach feeling. Arthur who can't help but want to see Merlin happy. Gloriously adorable Merlin. Bonus Gwen/Merlin friendship. And your PG makes my toes curl in delight.

I just knew my plan to curl up on the couch with a bunch of Magog fics would work out beautifully :D

Thanks!

magog_83 June 2 2010, 21:23:03 UTC

You're very welcome! I'm sorry to hear you've been feeling crappy (just saw your post from a couple of days ago), so if this one makes you smile then that can only be to the good! :D Arthur is so hopeless, he should have known there was no point fighting Merlin. When you're giving up your last kit kat and letting him have your break just because he looks sad, you know you're in trouble ;)

Thanks for reading! And I hope you're feeling better :)

giecast May 31 2010, 18:35:15 UTC

OMG THEY ARE SO CUTE! I WANT TO SQUISH THEM TOGETHER AND PUT THEM IN A BOX AND KEEP THEM FOREVER!! I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS FIC!

I lovelovelove Arthur's pov and inner thoughts. His fixation w/ Merlin's dimples and his obssessive attempts to stay as far away as possible from Merlin had me laughing. Oh and I love this part:

“Your go!” Merlin said, knocking his knee against Arthur’s in what Arthur thought was a thoroughly distracting way.

“What?” said Arthur, thoroughly distracted. AHAHAHA! *pets Arthur*

I love that Merlin was asking Arthur out on dates without him knowing (the "hot" comment - win!). And how Merlin checked the Employee Handbook before kissing Arthur. And the kiss! The kiss is perfect in its perfection.

magog_83 June 2 2010, 21:38:26 UTC

Awww thank you!!! I shall put them in a box and send them over immediately, just as long as you make sure they stay together, cos you know, Arthur worries ;)

Poor Merlin and his dates. He just couldn't work out what he was doing wrong. I mean, he combed his hair, and gave Arthur lifts and opened the door for him, and he tried to pick things to do that he thought Arthur would enjoy. He'd even checked the employee handbook just in case. And he was definitely almost mostly sure that Arthur was interested - what with all the staring and letting Merlin have his last kit kat and saving him from the attack of the promotional signage and going red every time Merlin got too close. It's lucky he decided to just take matters into his own hands in the end or he would have been there forever!