All I Want For Christmas (Is You) by dreamdustmama Rated NC-17

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I've got a few days of January left, but I'm going to go ahead and post my last rec while the story is still fresh in my mind. I've had a blast driving the van for Merlin--there are zillions of great stories out there for this fandom!

Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: 18,493 words
Summary:  Arthur is CEO of Pendragon Enterprises and so in love with his assistant, Merlin, but he thinks it's a lost cause. When Arthur draws Merlin's name for Secret Santa, he has no idea what to get him. 
Why this must be read: h, wow. I am a real sucker for lonely Arthur and the whole Merlin as his assistant trope. This fic is sweet and sexy and one that you'll want to read over and over again, I promise!
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Sampling under the cut:

Arthur stares at him, stunned, feeling as though he's been punched in the gut. "You know what?" he says after a moment, choking the words out through his closing throat. "Fuck you. I fucking put my heart on the line for you – cut down a goddamne tree o show you how I felt – and you stomped all over it. Maybe it would be better if you did quit."

Shock fills Merlin's face. "You what?" he asks, voice sounding strangled.

Arthur just shakes his head, unable to say anything else without completely breaking down. He turns on his heel and stalks away.

"Wait!" Merlin calls after him. "Arthur stop!"