I need a Merlin fic where it’s college!AU and Arthur is captain of the college football team, he got in to play for their team, and wi the some help from daddy’s money. Merlin had a scholarship and isn’t so wealthy, he is such a nerd.
Nothing is more divisive than the truth. Because, at the end of the day, how much truth is there? Everyone's playing some a bullshit game and the worst part is that you're playing it without even knowing you're a piece on the board.
The moment you face real academic friction, like tough practice questions or vast syllabi, your mind surrenders early because failing would mean losing your smart identity. Over time, it becomes easy to blame external factors like bad coaching, poor environment, or bad luck.