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   Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

   • Teen And Up Audiences
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   01 May 2026

   Tags

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   • Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Merlin (Merlin)
   • Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Canon Era
   • Post-Magic Reveal
   • Arthur Pendragon Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)
   • Mutual Pining
   • Friends to Lovers
   • idiots to lovers
   • Idiots in Love
   • First Kiss
   • First Time
   • Mildly Dubious Consent
   • Literal Sleeping Together
   • Mild Hurt/Comfort
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Oblivious Merlin (Merlin)
   • Hurt Merlin (Merlin)
   • Court Sorcerer Merlin (Merlin)
   • Oblivious Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Smitten Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • King Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Forced Proximity

   Summary

   In the months since Arthur became king, he has repealed the ban on magic, appointed Merlin as his Court Sorcerer, and made peace with the Druids. The Golden Age of Albion must surely be at hand—if only he and Merlin could stop arguing long enough to enjoy it.

   Or: Merlin and Arthur fall foul of a proximity curse. What could possibly go wrong?

   Written for Merthur Glompfest 2026.

   Series

   • Part 285 of Merlin Fic

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   19 Jun 2026