You and Merlin are on a little date, finally after so long of trying to be alone without work getting in the way.

You look up when Merlin has suddenly gone real quiet and you see him gazing at you with a little twinkle in his eyes. It’s not rude, it’s not mischievous..it’s soft. His hand continues to hold yours as his thumb rubs over your knuckles gently as he gazes softly.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” You ask softly, tilting your head and he just smiles, not saying anything and not looking away.