Should be this one:
Fools of Us All
Merlin accidentally makes everybody in Camelot fall in love with him. Everybody except Arthur, that is.
“The Games We Play” by Eldee
PLOT: This is the day that Merlin is going to seduce Arthur Pendragon to the back of the pub so that he can get on his knees and give him a blowjob. Merlin is determined in this quest.
RATING: NC-17 (Arthur/Merlin, modern!AU)
#Word count: 7321
Merlin’s just about to call to the kitchen to get someone to come out and cover the front while he takes a break when the familiar creak of the old front door opening catches his attention. In walks Arthur Pendragon, blond hair looking green as the sunlight filters through a large sticker on the window advertising their newest beer on tap. He’s gorgeous, God he’s gorgeous. Just as every time Merlin sees him, a drop of want settles in Merlin’s stomach and starts to blossom, tendrils of desire growing through Merlin’s body.
A Binding Contract [99 K]
In a society where people with magic are considered to be dangerous, are labelled as freaks, and have their powers cut off from them, Merlin does whatever he can to survive the hard life he’s faced with. When he’s in desperate need of money, Merlin’s landlord Aredian arranges and offers a magically binding contract in which Merlin is to become a ‘companion’ to Uther Pendragon’s son, Arthur. And when Merlin feels compelled to accept it, he never would have imagined that one man could change his life so completely.
A Fortunate Fall [93 K]
Single father Arthur Pendragon, at the end of his rope, finds a miracle in the form of a young cashier boy at the local convenience store. As for Merlin, he’s not quite sure about what to make of his new job as an au pair for the wealthiest man in town; but he does know that his employer has more than a few skeletons in his closet.
Shelter + Haven [together they’re more than 120 K]
Because sometimes happily ever after doesn’t always come easily. Because sometimes you have to hurt a little before you can smile. Because sometimes life gets in the way. Because sometimes when you find love, you have to seek its shelter and hold on tight. Because sometimes it’s worth it.
The Job Interview from Hell [93 K]
On the TV show ’The Apprentice’ Merlin is a candidate, Sir Uther is mean and Arthur is his boardroom assistant. Will Merlin make it through the twelve weeks without hearing the immortal words, ‘You’re fired’? Is he playing to win the job or Arthur’s heart?
Loaded March series [490 K]
The reason SAS Captain Arthur Pendragon can’t keep a communications specialist in Team Excalibur because none of them are good enough. And then Lieutenant Merlin Emrys gets assigned to his squad, and Arthur does everything he can to prove that Merlin isn’t good enough, either. Except he is.
Pianos are Made for Falling [103 K]
Arthur is a world class violinist, trapped in Sydney, Australia, by his fear of flying. In the wake of a mediocre concert, vicious critics and with barely a month to go before his next (hopefully reputation-saving) recital, Arthur is almost at breaking point. When his accompanist, Morgana, breaks her wrist in a car accident, Arthur is more or less doomed. And the story begins, when the Maestro at the conservatoire, Gaius Stresemann, recommends his protege Merlin Emrys to step in. Merlin, who plays by ear, as he pleases and really just wants to be a kindergarten teacher.
Drastically Redefining Protocol + sequels
In which Prince Arthur meets Merlin and all hell promptly breaks lose.
No Need for Mistletoe
It’s three days before Christmas. Merlin, surgeon at Camelot Hospital, is about to have his first date with Arthur, solicitor for Albion Healthcare. What could go wrong?
The New Doctor
Nottingham, 1812. Arthur Pendragon is the son of the richest Mill-Owner in town and a little bit of a spoilt prat. He has to face unrest among the workers, his father’s unrelenting attitude towards them, which he knows might cause trouble since the Luddite movement has made itself heard, and his inexplicable interest in young Doctor Emrys.
It’s A Fine, Fine Life [not a doctor in this one, more like a nurse for terminal patients]
Arthur is the live-in carer for his terminally ill father. Merlin is the ‘Mary Poppins’ character who changes everyone’s life for the better.
Shelter + Haven (sequel) [Merlin is a nurse, Arthur is a doctor]
Because sometimes happily ever after doesn’t always come easily. Because sometimes you have to hurt a little before you can smile. Because sometimes life gets in the way. Because sometimes when you find love, you have to seek its shelter and hold on tight. Because sometimes it’s worth it.
I can’t remember many anfictions in which Merlin is a vet, but in these ones he works with animals.
Remake the Current Stream
In Albion Zoo, keepers and students don’t mix and head of the mammal department, Arthur Pendragon, is happy to keep it that way. But when one research student by the name of Merlin Emrys arrives and shows no regard for Arthur’s unwritten rules of socialising, Arthur’s life is turned upside down, and he’s forced to take his view of life up to reconsideration.
In which there is sibling snark, matchmaking otters, neighbours who are a bit too preoccupied with the idea of destiny, possessive best friends, drunken nights out and proof that maybe some things are indeed meant to be.
Lions and Pebbles and Penguins, Oh my!
Sitting at the top of “Uther’s All Time Parenting Backfires” is Arthur’s fellow colleague and clumsy best friend - Merlin Emrys.
Camelot
When Merlin and Will are assigned to do the Birds of Prey show at Camelot Renaissance Faire, neither of them are very happy about it. And then Will gets to dress as a pirate and discovers steak-on-a-stick. Merlin just meets Arthur (and maybe does some magic, too).
Only vet!Merlin (it’s not a long one though):
Duckling
Sometimes, Arthur really hated the fact that Merlin had such a soft spot for animals in the need of help.
“Two Hatches and a Match” by vissy
PLOT: “Just as the dragonlord calls a dragon from its egg, so too may the egg call forth a dragonlord.”
RATING: NC-17 (Arthur/Merlin, canon!verse)
#Word count: 11980
“A dragon’s shell can have beneficial qualities particular to a dragonlord. I advise you to grind those pieces down to fine dust and keep it safe.” He was obviously trying to appear as inscrutable as usual, but it was impossible with a baby dragon bobbing about on his head.
Merlin laughed at the little one’s antics. “I’ll do as you instruct this time, I promise.”
“Why do I doubt that?” said Kilgharrah. He heaved a sigh, then heaved an even heavier one as the tip of Aithusa’s slashing tail caught him in one eye, but Merlin had never seen such an expression of joy as Kilgharrah’s as he bore off his precious charge into the night sky.
I’m not sure about the restaurant’s ownership but these are the closest to your request I could find :P
Connected Through Centuries
Merlin is the chef at a restaurant that Arthur frequents. Merlin’s working one day when he finds himself at the mercy of an assassin who has it out for Arthur.
What’s Cooking, Good Looking?
Merlin’s the head chef at Avalon when Arthur Pendragon comes in for dinner.
A Round at the Table
The Round Table is one of the hottest restaurants in all of London. If they can keep a certain chef from running off, they might just stay that way.
SLASH & BROMANCE ALIKE.
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