23 August 2011 @ 10:10 pm
fic: Quiet Night  
Title: Quiet Night
Author: elirwen
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Rating: PG
Genre: fluff, present!AU
Word Count: ~350
Beta: none
Summary: Merlin returns home two days early and finds Arthur sleeping.
Warnings: none
Notes: Written for [livejournal.com profile] inspired_being who wanted one of the boys with a plush toy. :)
(Edited on 3rd February 2016)

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Merlin opens the door to their flat as quietly as possible. He sneaks into the bedroom, shedding clothes as he goes. He can't wait to slide next to Arthur who has no idea about his arrival as he was supposed to be away for two more days.

The moonlight is illuminating Arthur's sleeping form. Merlin pauses to take the image in. His eyes skim over Arthur's tousled hair, over his torso partially covered by the blanket, to the bare foot sticking from under it.

He climbs onto the bed, smiling. Arthur shifts and tightens his hold on whatever he's holding to his chest. Merlin's natural curiosity makes him lean over Arthur's sleeping form and push the blanket aside.

His eyes fall on the plush bunny squeezed in Arthur's tight embrace. Merlin's plush bunny.

Merlin smiles wider, and he can't resist the urge to push a strand of hair from Arthur's forehead. Arthur wriggles a bit, presses his nose to the bunny's head.

Merlin spoons Arthur from behind, his left hand resting on Arthur's hip. He nuzzles his face into Arthur's nape. Arthur hums contentedly before he realizes he isn't alone in the bed any more.

“Merlin?” he murmurs, voice husky from sleep.

“Expected someone else?” Merlin asks.

“You're home early,” Arthur says.

“My last lecture was moved from Friday to today, and there was nothing holding me there after,” Merlin says.

“I'm glad there wasn't,” Arthur says, moving his hand to link his fingers with Merlin's, the other still holding the plush toy.

“What's with the bunny?” Merlin asks.

“I missed you,” Arthur admits.

“I love you,” Merlin murmurs and wraps himself around Arthur, pressing a kiss behind his ear.

Arthur turns around and pulls Merlin close. They fall asleep with the plushy trapped between their bodies, contentment in their hearts.
 
 
Current Mood: high
Current Music: Muse - Uprising
 
 
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[identity profile] marvelpku.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 03:29 am (UTC)
My comment? Arthur and Merlin is sweet. Everything about these two is sweet. And thank you for writing this cute little story.
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 03:53 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
[identity profile] inspired-being.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 03:57 am (UTC)
First of all: THANK YOU!!!

Secondly, OMG! Its so cute and adorable and sweet and just plain fluffy awesomeness! Totally perfect.
I can't thank you enough *bear hugs*
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 03:57 pm (UTC)
1) You're welcome. :)
2) Thanks. I very much enjoyed writing it.
(no subject) - (Anonymous) on January 1st, 2017 01:27 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 03:58 pm (UTC)
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
[identity profile] kajmere.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 05:46 am (UTC)
d'awww this was just adorable :D
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 03:58 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
(no subject) - (Anonymous) on January 1st, 2017 01:27 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 03:59 pm (UTC)
:) I knew you'd like it. Thanks.
[identity profile] werewolflemming.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 10:13 am (UTC)
Aww, that was so sweet-loved it :D
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:00 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
[identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 01:13 pm (UTC)
This was so adorable, i just loved Arthur holidng Merlins plushie in his arms as he slept. NAAAAWWWW!
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:01 pm (UTC)
Thanks. Glad you liked it. :)
[identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 05:37 pm (UTC)
*points to your icon* are those your Arthur and Merlin action figures? Coz guess what??? Hubby gave me my own Arthur and Merlin for a prezzie SQUEEEE!
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 05:53 pm (UTC)
Yep, it's them. Their my sweet little sweethearts. I carry them everywhere with me. :)
[identity profile] owensheart.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 06:06 pm (UTC)
I keep my little guys on my bed side table. I especially love my little Merlin.
(no subject) - (Anonymous) on January 1st, 2017 01:27 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:06 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)

The past form from 'sneak' can be 'sneaked' or 'snuck'. At least Internet says that. :D
[identity profile] wrizzlebee.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 04:32 pm (UTC)
This is just too cute. Made me smile so much and imagining Arthur with a bunny because he missed Merlin is just about one of the best things I've ever heard. ♥
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:07 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
[identity profile] lallina88.livejournal.com on August 24th, 2011 04:59 pm (UTC)
Awwwww, Arthur is so sweet, and the bunny...oh, the bunny. Adored this one.
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:07 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
[identity profile] mia-dcwut-09.livejournal.com on August 25th, 2011 03:42 am (UTC)
THIS REMINDS ME OF WHEN THEY DID THE SKIT FOR THAT CHILDREN FOUNDATION AND THEY HAD BRADLEY WITH A PUDSEY IT WAS TOO CUTE I COULDN'T HELP BUT THINK OF THAT WHEN I READ THIS
IT'S TOO CUTE
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:08 pm (UTC)
Yup, only the bunny would be bigger and the cuteness too. :D

Thanks.
[identity profile] echoing-seas.livejournal.com on August 27th, 2011 03:05 am (UTC)
This was too sweet for words and just made my day!!! They boys are just too cute and wonderful and lovely ;)

Thanks for sharing this abundance of fluff!!!
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:09 pm (UTC)
Thanks. ♥
[identity profile] echoing-seas.livejournal.com on September 27th, 2011 03:32 am (UTC)
You're welcome! :D Thanks again! I hope everything is going well for you :)
[identity profile] magpie1600.livejournal.com on August 27th, 2011 04:12 pm (UTC)
Awh this was so sweet. Loved the bunny, and pouty Arthur. Well done.
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:10 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)
[identity profile] psyko-kittie.livejournal.com on August 27th, 2011 11:18 pm (UTC)
Awwww. Just sweet and so adorable. :)
[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com on September 24th, 2011 04:10 pm (UTC)
Thanks. :)