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tiredcowboyy · 1 month

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the possibility of unrequited love in merlin absolutely kills me (I love it)

It starts with the original, gwens unrequited love for merlin

Then we move onto more uncertain ones like arthurs love being unreq for gwen at times

But also lances love for her being unreq at times

Then maybe just as arthur and gwen settle into each other- FUCK merlin realises hes in love with arthur and bam unreq

But whats that? Gwaines in love with merlin? But everybody knows nobody will compare to arthur for merlin so BAM another unreq

But also whose to say the silly prince didnt once harbour feelings for the sorcerer? Who he thought was also in love with lance so BAM another unreq for arthur. (Or so he thought)

Or even just JUST as hes dying the king finally realises fuck? Im also lowkey (highkey all consumingly) inlove with merlin! Maybe I tell him? Nvm, I dont think he feels the same, guess ill just say thanks or smth idk but BAM unreq (read: arthurs emotionally stunted and cant read others emotions)

And dont get me started on morganas unreq (?) for gwen

Leon just watches and shakes his head from the sidelines

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jakrispy7161 · 1 month

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It’ll pass

#collage #supernatural #destiel #castiel #x men #bbc merlin #merthur #hannibal #hannigram #fleabag #dog motif #motifs #richard siken #mitski #femcel #joan of arc #unrequited love

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cinnabon-sweetroll-tiramisu · 2 years

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Arthur: *confused* What are you doing—

Merlin: *wistfully smiles* I've always wondered which would hurt more, falling off the edge...

Arthur: *panicking* Merlin, step away—

Merlin: *closes eyes and continues to smile*...or falling for you?

Arthur: MERLIN!

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marcskywalker · 8 months

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even if it's a lie, let me hear it once

Chapter 1

He catches Merlin staring at him sometimes; when they're riding through the woods for one thing or another, when he's training on the grounds, when he's sitting through a verbal beatdown at dinner.

He catches Merlin linger by his side. Though this, he is not too sure of. He tries to keep count when Merlin's hand warms the small of his back. But his heart flutters and he stumbles over the number as Merlin straightens out the shirt.

Wishful thinking, Arthur. he reminds himself, that's all it is.

He meets Sophia when he least expects it.

Dear God, Sophia.

How he ever lived before her is a mystery. He knows it in his bones that he loves her so deeply and would go to any end for her.

She is his only source of happiness and he would die before he lets any harm come to her.

But when she presses her lips against his, he feels dirty. Repulsive. His skin itches like he was meant to be someone else's.

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He almost dies. And he almost dies. And he is almost sure he is going to die.

The druid boy, he is sure, was worth the risk of punishment for treason.

Death by a dead knight would've been nothing honorable or remarkable.

This would be honorable though, if he were to die fighting for Merlin Ealdor. As long as the history books don't mention his crush, that is.

"Whatever happens out there, I don't want you to think of me differently."

Arthur has to choke down the bubbling laughter. As if. Short of dying, there is nothing Merlin could do that'll change how Arthur's heart skips a beat for him.

But... the thought makes Arthur pause. Why would Merlin be worried about that at a time like this. For the first time in his life, Arthur wants to talk. No propriety or honorifics. He wants to know if Merlin is simply worried about his master's opinion or something else, entirely.

What if he were to die today, and Merlin never knew that he was liked?

"It's alright, Merlin. It's normal to be scared before battle." he says instead.

"That's not what I meant," Merlin's solemn face, as rare a sight that is, sobers him up.

Did he mean....

Could it be....

If this is what Arthur hopes thinks it is, his father would never approve. Oh, but Arthur would. Arthur would approve of it so much.

"What is it," give me a hint, I beg of you, "If you have something to say, Merlin, now is the time."

He tries to put as much love and acceptance on his face in hopes that Merlin would just stop clenching his jaw.

Come on, Merlin. Take a leap. You won't be let down.

Just as Merlin's about to speak-

"Arthur, it's time."

The bloody harpy!

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Arthur gives him space to grieve Will. Though a sorcerer, he was Merlin's best friend.

He peels himself away from Merlin's side; away from the God awful sound of his sobs.

Wishful thinking, Arthur. he reminds himself, that's all it is.

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He almost dies a couple of times again. Such is life.

He tries to put the whole "Merlin situation" behind him. Determined to forget. It's just not meant to be.

He almost courts Gwen, but then Lancelot happens again. And he won't fault her for it since he has half a mind to court Lancelot himself.

Maybe it's something about him; it's just not meant to be.

It's nothing to make much of a fuss. He's glad he has them in his life at all.

He's grateful, even.

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Magic or not; he killed his mother. At least with the former, he had the excuse to be angry at his father. The sorcerer lies though, turns out the burden is his to bear alone.

"Arthur," he stops him before the his bed, "let's get you out of this."

He tugs at the armor straps with more care than usual. Arthur is sure that Merlin is back with the staring. He doesn't count the touches; not anymore and especially not at the moment when he barely feels deserving of being alive let alone loved.

"Whatever you're thinking of," Merlin's voice is soft as he moves Arthur onto the bed, "It's not true.

You're a good son."

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The dragon is looming above them when he realizes this.

The "Merlin situation" is, in fact, not behind him.

It has come forth with a vengeance.

Well, how could it not. It's Merlin and he has, for wildly unknown reason, decided to be loyal to Arthur beyond what he deserves.

Not only is he back to counting the staring and the touching; now he counts Merlin's laughs and his approvals (of all things, really). His day is lighter when Merlin is happy and smiling about. The days when Merlin doesn't retort to his snark is.... frustrating, to say the least.

The dragon bares its teeth when he prays for the first time.

Dear God, don't let any harm come to him. I'll give my life for his.

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There is to be feast in his honor. For the courage and bravery he showed by defeating the dragon.

He doesn't feel courageous walking beside Merlin. He feels like a fool with sweaty palms that wants and doesn't want to have this conversation.

It's long overdue, Arthur he reminds himself as they enter his chambers.

He's defeated a dragon. What's one more act of bravery.

"Merlin, I- We- No, I- I have something to say."

Merlin is suspicious already, looking at Arthur with wide eyes.

"What is it?" It's that rare soft voice. The one that understands this isn't the time for their usual banter.

"We should sit," he drags two chairs, stalling for the last time, "I will say it, and don't interrupt me. I just- I- No, this needs to be said and-"

"Arthur, are you dying?" Merlin's eyes are so wide it's almost comical to him.

"I just said don't interrupt," he shakes his head fondly, trust Merlin to never obey. Merlin's eyes are still wide and overflowing with concern that Arthur can't help but reassure him, "No! I'm not dying.

It's just something I've wanted for a long time, and- I wasn't going to say anything, really. I know this is difficult. And I will accept that you don't feel the same, Merlin, I promise. This doesn't change anything. It's just-" he has no courage, none at all, to face Merlin. So, he studies the shades of his floor as he confesses.

"It's just that I couldn't let either of us die without you knowing that I love you."

There is silence. And then even more of it. He risks a glance at Merlin who looks confused. He sees the moment his words sink in though, since he exploded out of the chair, knocking it over in the process.

"No. You don't."

What.

"I do!"

"Nope." he points a stern finger at Arthur, face lined with anger, "You don't."

"I do! What is wrong with you?" he can't help the crack in his voice. That was a losing game from the start, "I told you, Merlin. I understand you don't feel the same-"

"What is wrong with you?" he's at Arthur's face now, inches away (so different to how Arthur would dream of it), fuming, "Why would you ever love your manservant?!"

Something cracks inside Arthur's chest. This isn't what he wanted. He was supposed to be let down gently, with the promise of cherished friendship.

"Surely, you know you're more than that." it's barely a whisper, he wonders if Merlin heard him.

"Arthur," he's not yelling anymore, but it's just as strong, "You. Don't. Love. Me."

He leaves him there and the tears come out.

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please don't let him love me. please don't let him love me. please don't let him love me. please don't let him love me. please don't-

#arthur pendragon #merlin #bbc merlin #merthur #arthur pov #bisexual arthur pendragon #tw dubious consent #tw self worth issues #omg am I terrible at dialogues #this is more like a writing exercise than anything else #liya writes #unrequited love but not really #even if it's a lie let me hear it once #chapter 1 #next chapter is merlin pov I promise

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arcanespillo · 10 months

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can someone rec me some merthur fics, ive never read any (like never in my life)

#well actually ive never read spn fics too so if you have a favorite fic send me the stuff. im tslking to you mutuals #give me sadness please #slow burn #i like angsty ones #canon stuff #unrequited love stuff mmm so good #merthur #bbc merlin #arthur pendragon #deleting later #merlin emrys #bradley james #colin morgan #supernatural #ff #ao3 #spn #dean winchester #sam winchester

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shygladiatordefendor · 2 years

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How much they changed when the time fly's by

The battles we fought, in the name of a brighter future

The things we lost along the way

Somehow we knew ,we had each other no matter what

Because that's what we are

"Two sides of the same coin"

#bbc merlin #merlin #merthur #merlinbbc #arthur pendragon #bbc merthur #merlin the magician #bradley james #colin morgan #two sides of the same coin #unrequited love #true love i the time of magic

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merlinisnotover · 6 months

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"Not much longer..."

Whumptober day 30

When Arthur had first taken Merlin to bed, he’d been drunk.

It had been a selfish desire that Arthur had refused to act on for years but the sight of Merlin laughing by the fire was too much for him to handle with the good wine in his system.

He’d been horrified the next morning, terrified he taken advantage of Merlin, that he had ruined their relationship. But Merlin had just shrugged and told him he’d liked it.

Now that the seal was broken, Arthur’s willpower to deny the urges were even stronger. He knew what Merlin liked in bed, knew what he looked like when he finished, knew how it felt to be inside him, and he couldn’t get enough.

Merlin seemed happy with the arrangement, though Arthur knew it wasn’t the same for him. For Merlin, it was fun, it was satisfying, but it wasn’t what Arthur felt.

Even if it were, it wouldn’t matter. Arthur was a prince, he had a duty to uphold, a kingdom to marry for. Keeping Merlin was selfish, so incredibly selfish, but he was determined to keep it as long as he could.

Not that it was easy.

Merlin had cleaned them both up after their last fuck — messy and frantic as always — gathered the linens, and said a quiet goodnight. His hair was mussed where Arthur had buried his hands in it, his eyes sparkled with his smile, and he seemed to linger in the doorway before he left.

Arthur only laid in the dark, trying to calm his heart.

He should stop this now before he couldn’t give it up anymore.

“Not much longer…” he murmured to the dark room. “Just one more time.”

Even as he promised to the night, he knew he would never be able to give Merlin up.

Not without a fight.

#rated: mature #bbc merlin #merthur #whumptober #unrequited love #fwb

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percyjacksonfan3 · 1 year

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Chapters: 17/17 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen/Morgana (Merlin), Morgana & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Merlin & Morgana (Merlin), Gwen & Merlin (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Morgana (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Gwaine (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin), Percival (Merlin), Leon (Merlin), Original Characters Additional Tags: Canon Compliant, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Canon Divergence - Episode: s05e13 The Diamond of the Day, Fix-It, Alternate Universe - Post-Canon, Multiple Relationships, POV Multiple, Polyamory, Unrequited Gwaine x Merlin, Mutual Pining, Miscommunication, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Redeemed Morgana (Merlin), Merlin's Magic Revealed (Merlin), Sexy Times Series: Part 1 of my kingdom come undone Summary:

“Merlin? Is he hurt? Why didn’t you say so first, what happened-” “No,” Gwen says, and now she’s wringing her own hands in front of her, biting her lip and reminding him strongly of the maid she’d been five years ago. “No, Arthur.” Her voice is soft, it’s too soft, and Arthur braces himself, feeling his entire body go cold, as he expects her to tell him that while he’s been unconscious Merlin has been killed. “The sorcerer,” Gwen breathes in deeply, obviously gathering herself, “the sorcerer is Merlin.” Arthur’s mind goes blank.

After defeating the Saxons and routing Morgana's army at Camlann, Merlin finds and brings Arthur back to Camelot's army, revealing his magic in the process.

That leaves Gwen and the others with the issue of how to respond to learning their friend is a sorcerer. And with what they will tell Arthur when he wakes from his wounds back in Camelot. Also, someone should probably figure out what to do with Morgana, because she can't stay in Camelot's dungeons forever.

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errant-knight17 · 1 year

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#merthur #unrequited pining #merlin bbc #merlin #arthur #gwaine

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merthurficsfix · 2 years

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Destiny is a matter of choice, not chance.

Falconry Series by Versaphile

It's hard enough keeping Arthur and Camelot safe without anyone finding out about his magic. But when Merlin falls in love with Arthur, he has no idea that he has triggered a chain of events that will alter the course of destiny itself... or what it will cost them both for Arthur to know the truth.

Art from @ConsultingMutts now @crxstalcas

Rec Notes: Gonna be completely honest here. I read this story at least five years ago and remember almost nothing about it. My memory is terrible and the second I finish a story I forget every detail except how it makes me feel until I’ve reread it like 4 or 5 times. What I do remember is that this series is the length of like 6 novels and I was engaged for every second of it, and I bookmarked it enthusiastically.

Versaphile is a talented author and I’ve recced one of their other works before “Of Faith and Hope and Love”. If you are a fan of plot driven Canon era angst, this author and this series is a must.

#Fic Rec #Merlin #Merthur #Canon Era #Canon Divergence #season/series 02 #Prince Arthur #magic reveal #Pining #Unrequited Love #Slow Burn #Epic #Falconry #Versaphile

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what-am-i-even-doing-tho · 6 months

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October Drabble Challenge 2023

Day 15- Cruel

"It was torture, watching the two of them together."

#bbc merlin #merlin emrys #guinevere pendragon #arthur pendragon #arwen #merthur #ao3 tags #angst #unrequited love #drabble #my fanfic #mine #october drabble challenge 2023

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earlgreyinpajamas · 1 year

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merthur fic recs masterlist

last updated: 8 Jan 2024

authors

vintagelilacs

aus and fusions

arranged marriage au, pt 2, pt 3

college/university au

different first meeting au

hanahaki au, pt 2, pt 3

high school au, pt 2

hogwarts au

modern au, pt 2

modern with magic au, pt 2

modern royalty au, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8

pride and prejudice au

regency au

social media au, pt 2

soulmate au, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8, pt 9, pt 10

s2e10 fix it

wing fic

arthur

actor!arthur, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5

bond girl!arthur

detective!arthur

himbo!arthur

jealous!arthur, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8

pining!arthur, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8, pt 9

pregnant!arthur

protective!arthur, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6

oblivious!arthur, pt 2, pt 3

spy!arthur

virgin!arthur

merlin

assistant!merlin

bamf!merlin

consort!merlin, pt 2, pt 3

detective!merlin

druid leader!merlin

enchanted!merlin

exhausted!merlin, pt 2

flustered!merlin

hurt!merlin, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4

irish!merlin

jealous!merlin

knight!merlin

oblivious!merlin, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6

pining!merlin, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5

royal!merlin, pt 2

selkie!merlin

spy!merlin

virgin!merlin

other tropes and categories

00q fusion

5 + 1 things, pt 2, pt 3

accidental marriage

amnesia

angst with a happy ending

arthur courts merlin

arthur finds out about balinor

arthur finds out about freya

arthur knows about merlin’s magic

arthur loves merlin’s magic eyes

arthur’s donkey ears

arthur returns, pt 2

balinor lives

bathing

bed sharing, pt 2

bedside vigils

bets

comfort fics

coming out

crack, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4

dragon dads

drunkenness

enemies to lovers

fake/pretend relationship, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5

fandom iconic fics

fav aus

fav fics

figure skating

flowers, pt 2

fluff

forced proximity, pt 2

fuck or die

getting back together

getting together, pt 2, pt 3

getting together with the help of technology

hurt comfort

hurt no comfort, pt 2

hypothermia

kid fics, pt 2

kinktober

love spells and potions, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4

lovers to enemies

magical exhaustion

magic reveal, pt 2, pt 3, pt 4, pt 5, pt 6, pt 7, pt 8, pt 9, pt 10

married/engaged merthur

meddling knights, pt 2, pt 3

merlin dies

merlin goes insane to get arthur back

merlin knows about arthur’s pining

merlin leaves camelot

merlin sleeping in weird places

merlin teaches arthur about sex/kissing

morgana and merlin friendship

not actually unrequited love

ot4

outsider pov

parties

protective!knights

remixes

role reversal

royal balls

scar reveal

secret relationship, pt 2

theatre/drama

time travel

truth potion

underappreciated fics

weddings

wedding stopping

wound cleaning

#merthur #merthur fanfic #merthur fic #merthur fanfiction #merthur fluff #merthur fic rec #merlin emrys #merlin #merlin bbc #bbc merlin #merthur fic recs #pining!Merlin #pining arthur #merlin x arthur #arthur x merlin #Arthur Pendragon

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catiecriesalot · 5 months

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Speaking of Merlin and fluffy Merthur stories; as of late, I have been obsessed with the AO3 writer MerlinLikeTheBird.

They write some of my absolute favorite fluff! If you like your magic reveals, soft love confessions, and are a fan of good!morgana, i def recommend their writing.

If you love the tags: Idiots in Love, Best Friends, Emotion hurt/comfort, and Not Actually Unrequited Love and most importantly GETTING TOGETHER

Check her out if you haven’t yet! I’ve read 17/19 of their currently readable works on ao3 and they are so good!!! They have everything from cute little one shots, to medium length, and 100k fics. Great portfolio all around!

They are simple pleasant stories that bring sweet joys. Not to mention the writing is just incredible.

MerlinLikeTheBird manages to elegantly and effectively captivate with her delightful imagery and emotionally moving romance scenes!

I haven’t blushed so hard over a kiss in a long time!

#bbc merlin #merthur #merlin #bbc arthur #arthur pendragon #fluff #fanfiction #fanfic rec #fanfiction recommendation #merthur fic #i needed someone to hear about this

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cinnabon-sweetroll-tiramisu · 2 years

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Merlin: I love you. I love you even when I know I shouldn't.

Arthur is sleeping as Merlin watches over him in sadness.

Merlin: I'll probably spend the rest of my life loving you, but only in these moments I can pretend we're more than friends.

Merlin: *whispers* I'm allowed to pretend...right?

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zoyalaaai · 12 days

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#7 of random merlin prompts:

s03e10: Queen of Hearts AU

arwen -> morgwen & merthur

Morgana is still haunted by visions of Gwen being crowned Queen, but the real reason why she despises that particular future are the (not actually unrequited) feelings for her maid-servant she desperately tried to get over during her time with Morgause. Gwen being crowned as Arthurs Queen however is the last straw and Morgana tries everything (except outing them to Uther) to put an end to Arwens relationship before it has even begun. Merlin, obviously, tries everything to stop her. Unknowingly to both of them, Arthur and Gwen have a surprising heart to heart in the meantime, talking about dreams and hopes for their futures that don‘t quite align anymore (mainly due to their denied feelings for certain warlocks/sorceresses).

Featuring:

jealous morgana / protective merlin

smart gwen / obliviously pining arthur

a quartett of denied feelings & lots of miscommunication

angst with a happy ending

In the end it‘s nothing more than a simple misinterpretation. Morgana keeps having visions, until she finally realizes that they never meant Gwen to be Arthur‘s Queen. When the vision reveals itself fully, it is no other than Morgana herself crowning her love.

#merthur #morgwen #merlin prompt #merlin episode au #s03e10 Queen of Hearts #prompt nr.7 #merlin emrys #arthur pendragon #morgana pendragon #queen guinevere #because she always is

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absolutequeertrash · 1 year

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The Day The Next Big Queerbait Will Be Revived, Semi Confirmed, And Then Sent to Super Hell

i finally did it guys. it took me years, nay decades of research and all nighters but i finally did it. i ran the experiments. crunched the numbers. did the complex analyses on my findings and i’m finally here to share them.

on november 5th in the year of our castiel 2020, supernatural 5x18 despair aired on the cw for the first time. and around 2 years later, on january 26th of 2023, teen wolf: the movie released on paramount+ for the first time.

now i’m no scientist but this is looking like a pattern.

there were 812 days between 5x18 releasing and teen wolf the movie releasing. and if my math is correct, which it probably isn’t, that means the next big revived, semi confirmed, then killed queerbait is to be released on april 18th of 2025.

now i know what you’re thinking. az, what ship could this next big revived semi confirmed then killed queerbait possibly be?

well my dear innocent tumblr child, let me take you back to september 20th 2008 when this little known show called merlin aired for the first time.

THATS RIGHT BITCHES MARK YOUR FUCKING CALENDARS APRIL 18 2025 ARTHUR WILL COME BACK, CONFIRM MERTHUR, THEN (platonically) DIE IN MERLINS ARMS ONCE AGAIN BELIEVING EVERYTHING TO BE FULLY

✨UNREQUITED✨

#supernatural #teen wolf #teen wolf movie #merlin #bbc merlin #sterek #destiel #merthur #i swear #if something like this happens in the slightest #i will fucking lose it

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