I wasn't going to fall. [ jeez, but look at that heart speeding up. he really was uneasy. she can't help but laugh at everything that's happening right now. ]

But... I love you. Probably from the moment we met. [ she laughs again, and pulls merlin's hands away from her waist and to her chest where he can feel her heart. ] I'd fight anybody who says anything bad against you, and if I ever make you unhappy again, then I'll make sure I disappear, too.

I'm going to work hard, Merlin. Work so hard so that I don't make you feel pain ever again. It's not because I can feel it too, but for you to get hurt because of how stupid—of how competitive I can be... I'm sorry. That's not what love is supposed to be.