Fencing AU

It shouldn’t be possible for socks to be that tight on a person’s calves.

Belatedly he realised that he could have taken his bike.

Arthur gave him a shove as Merlin’s bony legs were making his own get pins and needles.

Definition: The action of hitting an opponent at the end of a feint, after a successful deception.

Arthur arrived outside Merlin's flat at seven in the evening with handfuls of Chinese takeaway.

There was only one person that Arthur knew was a) a twerp and b) had ears of notable magnitude.

“Arthur you absolute git. Where is Merlin? The performance has started. And why are you ringing me? You know that it’s a first night performance. What are you doing?” Arthur sighed again. “Which of those questions do you want me to answer first?”

"I was watching that you prat!"

Arthur smiled and watched Merlin work.

Merlin turned, hypocritically spitting blood out on to the carpet before leaving without a word.