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1. oranges, et cetera by schweet_heart

   Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

   • Explicit
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   17 Aug 2026

   Tags

   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Merlin (Merlin)
   • Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Canon Era
   • Mutual Pining
   • Established Relationship
   • Idiots in Love
   • Smitten Merlin (Merlin)
   • Smitten Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Domestic Fluff
   • Oranges
   • Fruit
   • Non-Sexual Intimacy
   • Friends with Benefits to Lovers
   • The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Known
   • Love Confessions

   Summary

   Arthur was eating an orange when Merlin realised he was in love with him.

   Written for Kinkalot 2026 Bingo prompt: mutual pining.

   Series

   • Part 289 of Merlin Fic

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