Comments: A little bit of fluff hope you like it.

It was the kind of heat that made it difficult to breath. Every step she felt like she was getting hotter and hotter. Camelot had been having a very hot summer but today, today was the hottest.

Gauis had sent her off on errands around town, dropping this potion and that potion off to people, the heat was tremendous and on her final job she needed to go to find the Maliern plant, which happened to be a good hour walk out of Camelot.

A tiny bit of sweat dropped off her nose as she looked up into the hazy sky and her eyes felt blurry as if they were about to melt too. It was days like this that she wished her clothes were lighter and not anywhere near her, she wanted to run and jump in the river and forget about the task at hand. She wished she were that carefree.

As she walked further and further along the dusky path, she could hear water running....as if she was dreaming she walked towards the sound of the water, a lake hidden amongst the trees soon came into view. The sound of water tempting her nearer, it was beautiful. Flowers grew all around the edges of the water and she wondered why she had never found this place before.

She looked down at the water, it seemed like it was calling her in, her body desperate to feel the cool water. Gwen looked around to check no one was around to see her and took her shoes off, lifted her skirt to her knees and put her legs in.

Instant relief coursed through her body, as if a fire had been put out. Her toes wiggled in the clear water and she sighed in relief.

Her first sign to not being along was a tight feeling in her chest, followed by the familiar tingle running along her skin. Then her cheeks followed and blushed pink, Arthur was near.

Common sense told her to cover her legs and get up, her body had over ideas and refused to move. Perhaps he would not notice her, after all she had picked a secluded spot! All her previous sensations got stronger, he was watching her she could feel it.

"My lord" she didn't turn to see him, she didn't want him to see her flushed face.

He laughed, she could always tell when he was near "You know you are in a very dangerous spot, someone could just push you in!"

She laughed "Someone I am sure would not dare cause me such discomfort"

She finally turned to see him leaning against a tree. He looked very hot!

"Guinevere" she knew he did it on purpose, the way her name rolled off his lips and made her body heat up. "So if someone were to say, help relieve the heat on this fine day....by pushing you in the water!...what punishment would be expected?" he raised his eyebrows.

She pulled her feet out of the water and stood up, common sense told her having her back to a very mischievous prince was not a good idea.

"Oh I don't know...something worse than your dungeons can provide!" she teased.

He approached her and her heart starting beating faster, the now cool body heated up again.

"You know I have always loved a challenge" within seconds he scooped her up into his arms.

"YOU WOULDN'T DARE?" she could not believe he was going to do this, she tried to wriggle out of his hold, but he held her tight and over the water.

"Wouldn't I?.....I tell you what you give me something and I won't let go" they were both laughing.

"NO deal" she teased and he pretended to start to let go "OK OK OK"

He laughed "Good now what do I want" he carefully put her down. It felt good to be in his arms and laughing.

She bit her lip "What do you want?"

Arthur rubbed his hand on his chin, pretending to think hard about the deal.

"A kiss from a fair maiden"

"Really, any particular maiden?" she got closer to him and he cleared his throat, the heat of the sun and the heat of being near Guinevere was almost too much for him.

"You will do!" he tried to keep it light hearted but his body was shouting 'Kiss me Guinevere'

"Always so complimentary with your words!" she laughed but lifted up on her toes, his mind went blank, her hand travelled onto his chest and before he knew what was going on, he was falling back into the water.

He just about managed to grab her hand on the way down and take her with him.

Splash! They both went right under and bobbed back up.

"You pushed me!" he couldn't believe it, Guinevere had pushed him in the water.

"You pulled me in – besides you started it" She laughed, completely soaked her hair sticking to her face, she knew she shouldn't have done it, but she just couldn't help it.

"That is it!" He splashed her with a load of water and after her temporary shock, she splashed him back more.

"Stop it" she screamed in between laughter, his big hands made it difficult for her to get him back anywhere near as much. She was completely drowned and she just ducked down under the water.

It was hard to breathe when she saw his perfect body floating under the water, his tunic riding up showing his battle ready form.

She could see him looking around but popped up behind him and pushed him under, she tried to swim back to shore but her grabbed her foot and dragged her down again.

They both popped up above the water laughing, he couldn't remember laughing this much or having this much fun.

She found herself face to face with Arthur, his hair dripping down his face and his laughter lighting up the sky. She wished she was taller as he was standing where they were now and she had to keep treading water, it was very tiring.

As if he could read her thoughts, he carefully placed one arm around her and raised her up so she was no longer requiring her legs, he held her there as if she were as light as a feather.

His blue eyes looked into hers and she felt like the whole word disappeared, his hand carefully moved a curl from her cheek.

"I believe you owe me a kiss!" his words were soft as his breath tickled her lips.

Her heart beat faster and she placed a gentle kiss on his lips, before she lost the nerve. Once she kissed his lips once, which would have been appropriate as a repayment. Her lips had other ideas and kissed him again, this time the intensity grew and his mouth parted, hers tasted his and he moaned at her brave move. He tasted so wonderful, with a slight taste of the lake before them. He held her tight lifting her out of the water, her hands travelled into his wet hair and her legs wrapped around his waist.

All sense seemed to be lost as his body reacted to hers being wrapped around him. They both moaned, with the heat and the contact.

Their mouths explored each others as if committing every taste and feeling to memory for recall when the realities of life did not allow such familiarity.

The cool water, no longer cooling them down. "Have mercy" he whispered in between kisses.

"No" she teased gently nipping at his lips, he laughed and captured her mouth again.

It was only the sound of a few branches snapping that made them break apart. He ducked down with her still wrapped around his waist. She slowly untangled herself and they swam under water to a few nearby rocks, to check on their intruder.

Arthur popped his head up first and then Gwen did.

Arthur could not see from his position but by the looks on Gwen's face she could.

She looked around the corner and saw Sir Leon taking off his cloths. She did not realise he was also so well formed, he unfastened his trousers just before she woke up, gasped and adverted her eyes. Arthur who had popped up near her to look at her view. Saw a naked Sir Leon and ducked under the water covering Gwen's eyes and taking her with him.

He pulled her back up to get some air but kept his hands over her eyes as he heard a large splash. He made his way along the shore out of sight, not once allowing her to see anything.

Finally when they were far enough away from Leon's view he allowed her to see. She immediately looked around, no naked Leon anywhere. It's not that she particularly wanted to see a naked Leon, I guess curiosity just got the better off her and when she turned back to Arthur, he looked very unimpressed.

"Finished staring" he bit at her, she looked at him, they were now standing knee high in water, his tunic see through, his blond hair dripping down his face and his arms crossed.

"Yes" she didn't know what to say, to lie would not be good and the truth was not much better.

He huffed "So you like an unclothed Sir Leon then?" he had started grinding his teeth looking very annoyed.

Honesty is the best policy "I would prefer seeing you...um I mean if I had the choice, not that you should just take your clothes off, but" she placed her hand over her mouth to stop herself from talking and he laughed.

"Come on" he grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the water, she followed her face getting redder. Was he taken her to the fields to get naked, her face flushed red and she bit her lip.

He turned to see her embarrassed expression and laughed pulling her further away from the lake and into the blaring sun. "Don't worry Guinevere no clothes will be lost today"

He heard her make a sound, that he was not sure if it was in disappointment or relief.

She could see the curves of his back through his wet tunic and a sudden realisation dawned on her, if his top was see through so must her dress, she looked down and gasped.

He let go of her hand and they were in a field of flowers, she looked around in aww and Arthur turned to her all proud, she placed her hands over her chest, realising her predicament.

"Are you cold?" he asked concerned. The sun was beating down on her and her face got reader.

"No..just exposed!" his eyes went wide and he laughed nervously and turned around.

Despite her embarrassment she didn't want to waste any time with him, just because the cheap material decided to betray her. She walked up to him and placed her hand in his and looked at the view.

Flowers of every kind danced across her vision, it was breathtaking. "I have never been here before"

"I have thought of bringing you here many times" the honesty of his words sent a shiver down her spine.

She rubbed her thumb across his hand and she heard him sigh.

Their relationship was doomed to imaginations and stolen moments, but standing here looking out at the world, with her hand in his felt normal, it felt for one small moment that they were just a normal man and women in love, titles and rules be damned.

She moved her hand from his and stood in front of him, she raised herself up and placed kisses along his neck, if this was going to be the last moment for a long time, she was going to make sure she made the most of it.

She took his hand and sat down on the ground, he followed his eyes never leaving hers, she suspected to protect her modesty.

The sunlight lit up her perfect completion "You are beautiful"

She brushed her lips against his and he sighed, he thought he could die at this very moment and be the happiest he had ever been.

"Arthur" she said between kisses, he loved how she said his name.

"Yes Guinevere" his eyes closed as she kissed along his jaw.

She wanted to tell him how much she had enjoyed today, how much she loved him, but as her lips caressed his neck her mind went blank. Today had been a perfect day.

Then it hit her and she stopped kissing his neck he opened his eyes at the loss of contact.

"Gauis"

He laughed "You thought of Gauis, while kissing me?" he tried to look disgusted.

"No...oh dear, I was supposed to be fetching him Maliern plant, he will think I am lost" she went to stand up but he pulled her back down and on top of him.

"Stay" he said kissing her again.

"I cannot" she tried to place her hands on his hard chest to get leverage and he pulled her back down.

"That is an order!" she had to laugh, he was actually serious.

She placed a kiss on his lips and laughed "I cannot say to Gauis that I was ordered by the Prince of Camelot to spend the afternoon kissing him"

"No but you could say I needed treatment for an injury!" his hand stayed firm around her waist.

"An injury! Of what nature...because you look perfect to me...I mean not ill, or injured" she bumbled along wishing she would think before she spoke.

He loved how she just said what she thought, especially when flattery filled her words. "Oh my injury is deeper" he grabbed her hand and placed it on her heart.

"What is wrong with your heart?" she played along rubbing his chest.

"Many things are wrong with my heart, but the good news is there is a cure!" he beamed at her.

"Really, prey tell me what it is?"

He rolled her over so he was on top of her.... "Why you of course" his lips closed on hers and all thoughts of returning to her duties left her, right now all she wanted was his mouth and body to remain close to hers.

When the sun started to set, they finally pulled apart. Neither wanting to state the obvious, he stood and took her hand.

"I should get my shoes and the plant"

"Then I shall escort you my lady" he placed a kiss on her hand and they walked hand in hand in silence.

The moments were too precious between them and she hated it, they had never been like this before ,the last two kisses were different, today it felt like they were a carefree couple in love. As the turrets of Camelot loomed in the distance, their hands slowly separated and she stopped.

"We should not arrive together" he sighed and nodded.

She slowly walked away and in the sound of the breeze now blowing through her hair she could have sworn she heard "I love you Guinevere" and her heart felt heavy.