Happy Holidays, leashy_bebes!

[marguerite_26]

I'm double posting my gifts today. I'm sure that's against some December gifting rules, but life's about to get crazy(ier) so forgive me. :)

Title Charmed
Author: marguerite_26
Summary: Merlin hadn’t told Gwaine, hadn’t confided in him yet. Gwaine tried not to think about why that was; he wasn’t the sort to push.
Rating: G
Pairing: Merlin/Gwaine
Warning: none
Word Count: 250 (exactly!)
Author's notes: for leashy_bebes who requested Merlin/Gwaine, necklace, and 250 words. Thank you to lolafiest for the beta. <3




The tingle of magic woke him. Gwaine remained still, kept his breathing steady even as the pendant on his necklace warmed. Gwaine focused on the feel, the warmth pressing down on his chest and absorbing into his skin. His body hummed in response, recognising the thrum of power that slipped from Merlin’s fingers when his walls were down. He could picture Merlin’s face now, open and sincere, focused on his task with an intensity that would surprise many.

Merlin hadn’t told Gwaine, hadn’t confided in him yet. Gwaine tried not to think about why that was; he wasn’t the sort to push. He had his own secrets to keep. He waited until Merlin finished, until Merlin’s cheek settled back against his chest. Soon there was a clatter in the courtyard and he played the part of being startled awake.

Merlin’s lips were warm and soft beneath his as they kissed their good mornings. Gwaine reluctantly rose and dressed, resisting the urge touch the pendant. His fingertips itched to feel the spark of Merlin's magic.

Merlin sat up in bed and plucked at a loose thread. “Be careful today.”

“I wouldn’t dare.” Gwaine waited for Merlin to look up and winked. “I wouldn’t be me if I were careful.”

Merlin’s face shuttered. “Just don’t... get yourself killed.” There was something desperate in Merlin’s eyes, something that said, I cannot lose another.

Gwaine swallowed back his flippant reply. His hand rose to pat his pendant and he smiled. “I’ll be fine.”

Comments

[leashy-bebes.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, what a wonderful take on the prompt! Thank you so much, darling, I love it! I love how warm and intimate it is, even though they both have their secrets for the time being.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

*tacklehug*

Glad you liked it, bb. <3 The 'necklace' theme has been done so well a number of times, I needed something a little different. And I love sleepy, quiet moments between these two. *happy sigh*

[riventhorn.livejournal.com]

I'm loving these two together more and more. Love Gwaine--how he keeps quiet and doesn't push, is still flippant, but you can feel how much he cares for Merlin.

Hmmm, I need a Gwaine icon. Here's Leon instead :)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Gwaine's a great character. There's a lot going on there, both mature and vulnerable. It makes for great inspiration.

leeeeeeeeeeeeeeon! *nibbles*

Thank you! :D

[eldee.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, so very lovely! I love that Gwaine has worked it out, caught on to Merlin's magic, but isn't pushing it -- I suspect Gwaine has a few secrets of his own too so I can see that as quite plausible, leaving it be for now. ♥

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Yes, I definitely think Gwaine is a 'live and let live' sort of guy that sees way more than he'll say.

I'm so glad you liked this! Thank you. :D

[shes-gone.livejournal.com]

aaaaaaah, yes. This is lovely. ♥ Merlin, baby. :( ♥

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Awe! Thank so much! :D

[alba17.livejournal.com]

Whah! *hugs Merlin* Please let Merlin keep his friends, show! Loved this. Great idea for the prompt. You got so many things in here.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Please let Merlin keep his friends, show!
YES!!! I screamed in that damn moment where they teased us that Gwaine might be dead. NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Merlin's heart! :(

Thanks, lovely! Glad you liked.

[kajmere.livejournal.com]

There was something desperate in Merlin’s eyes, something that said, I cannot lose another.

*clenches heart*

this is just lovely <3

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! :D

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm really glad the charmed pendant worked for you. :D

[besamislabios]

This is beautiful, there are so many emotions going on, I loved, loved this! ♥

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

awe! Thank you. :D

[isisanubis.livejournal.com]

That was lovely. Really rich in what we have to assume is going on. I love protective!Merlin, and enchanting Gwaine's necklace is exactly the type of thing he'd do. Good on Gwaine for knowing what's going on.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

enchanting Gwaine's necklace is exactly the type of thing he'd do.
hee!!! It's totally my head!canon now. :D

Thanks so much. ♥

[semielliptical]

So much love - protecting each other, each in his own way! :)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

*beams* Glad it worked for you. :)

[dark-kana.livejournal.com]

Oh ... Lovely! :-)
Very cute and sweet. And despite having some secrets for one other, they really ♥ one other. ^^

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

YAY! Glad you liked. :D

[cinnatart.livejournal.com]

awwwwwwww *cuddles them both*

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

*snuggles you* Thank you.

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

Loved that they both had their secrets and that Gwaine wasn't going to push it. Good job.

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Glad you liked.

[nuclearsugars.livejournal.com]

*melts*
*g*

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

hee! *squish*

thanks, lovely.

[(Anonymous)]

Oh that was lovely=)
"There was something desperate in Merlin’s eyes, something that said, I cannot lose another."
Aw don´t worry Merlin, Gwaine is here to stay!
Also,loved the idea of their entalished relationship=)

[marguerite-26.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I hope Gwaine stays FOREVER!!! Merlin totally needs him. :D

[red-cortina.livejournal.com]

Really interesting - like the way Gwaine is kind of OK with Merlin not having told him, but also kind of not.