Regrets

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Author: bunnysworld
Title: Regrets
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): past Merlin/Arthur, Gwaine
Warnings: this one turned out sad
Word Count: 311
Prompt: Flaws
Thanks to issy5209 for the beta!
Summary: Arthur tries to get Merlin back into his life




Arthur gritted his teeth as he looked outside the window, his arms crossed in front of his chest. He didn’t turn around when he felt Gwaine’s hand on his shoulder.

“He will come back, won’t he?”

Gwaine just squeezed his shoulder for a moment and then let go.

“I mean, I corrected everything he accused me of. I put my laundry in the hamper, I do make breakfast once in a while, I stopped…” He hung his head and closed his eyes.

“You stopped whoring around? You told him that lots of times before, but you never followed through.” Gwaine flopped down on the couch.

Ouch, it stung when Gwaine put it in simple but drastic words. He had taken Merlin for granted and thought that he’d forgive him for everything. And yet he just couldn’t keep his fingers off other blokes and aside from all his other flaws, that was the one that made Merlin leave.

“But I did, I will, if only he comes back.” Leaning his forehead against the window pane, Arthur closed his eyes and swallowed hard.

“Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, princess.” Gwaine shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

“You saw him.” Arthur’s head shot around and it wasn’t a question. “You know where he is.”

“Yeah,” Gwaine ran a hand through his hair, “I’ve seen him.”

“Where is he? Where did he go? Do you have his number? What did he look like?”

Shaking his head slightly, Gwaine took a deep breath and looked at Arthur. “He’s happy now, Arthur. For the first time in ages, I’ve seen him smile again.” He got up and walked over to Arthur. “As much as it might hurt you now, he’s better off without you.”

Arthur stared at his best friend, knowing deep down that he was right, and he felt his world shatter to pieces.

Comments

[archaeologist-d.livejournal.com]

At least Arthur knows now that he has to change. Too bad Merlin won't be around to see it. Well done

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

With those two, we never know what will happen next.

[destiny-chicken.livejournal.com]

So sad! But lovely writing especially the last line.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Ouch. Somehow, even though Merlin is better of without him, I can't see Arthur just letting go.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Me neither. We'll never know what happens with those two.

[witty-teacup.livejournal.com]

Ouch. Poor Arthur. But I'm glad he understands that one, he needs to get his act together and two, that Merlin is better off without him. Lovely job :)

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[47eleven.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

thanks!

[candymacaron.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, how sad! ;_;

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

*nods* :(

[bumerbmw.livejournal.com]

greatly written!

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

*blush* Thank you!

[weepingwillow9.livejournal.com]

Aww, poor Arthur! But Gwaine's right, Merlin needed to get out of that situation, and it's his own fault. Well done for this, you got the situation so well.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Yup, he did. And Arthur might not ever get him back.

Thank you!

[clea2011]

Poor Arthur, but it's his own fault. Lovely but sad.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

It is. *nods*
Glad you like it despite the sadness.

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

How did I miss this?? It's great! Arthur totally deserves his misery. I'm glad Merlin moved on without him ;)

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

I don't know, how did you?

Yeah, but poor poor Arthur?

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

I see how I missed it, you posted it just as I was returning from London and I was dead on my face.

Poor Arthur?? He was whoring around on MERLIN!!

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

That is a valid reason ;)

He shouldn't have done that. But he wants to change, doesn't he?

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

Yes, like he wanted to change those other times he promised he would? Sounds like he had more than enough chances to change already.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

But...he only loves Merlin?

[k-nightfox.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm sure he loves Merlin...just not nearly as much as he loves himself.

[bunnysworld.livejournal.com]

Very true. Sad, but true.