A/N: This based off an RP that my 'little brother' (no relation lol) and I did back in 2007. I'm currently editing it into story form. Some of the lines may be a little awkward because we roleplay in present tense. The original looks more like a script then a story. Sorry the first part is short.

Something About You

Part One

Edward was walking back to his room after drinking a glass of water downstairs, when he noticed something as he stood out in the hall between his room and his brother's. He could hear a soft noise, so he paused for a moment. He crept a little closer to the door to listen but didn't go in. Al sat up with his knees to his chest, his arms embracing his legs, trying to cry as quietly as possible. The younger alchemist coughed though, as a particular sob escaped a little louder than he intended. Ed bit his lip as he realized his brother was crying, and slowly walked into Al's room, saying his name softly. "Al? Al, what's wrong?"

Startled, Al looked up and wiped away his tears, his breath still shaky. "Brother...I'm sorry for waking you up..."

"I was already awake, don't worry about it." He took a seat in a chair by Al's bed. "Now tell me why you're crying." His voice stayed gentle as he spoke with his brother.

"I..." The younger alchemist buried his face in his knees again. "I don't want to be here anymore. I want to go home."

Ed's expression didn't change to one of surprise but more thoughtful and a little confused instead. "I know things here are really bad right now..." He looked out the window with a sigh. "I'd like to go home too, but I just ... I don't know how we can."

"I wish there was a way...I'm afraid to walk around outside, Brother, it's getting so bad. All I want is to sit here forever unless going outside has the promise of going home." Al said in a small voice.

Ed rubbed his head in thought. "It's just ... I don't want to accidentally lose you again, Al." He reached over and patted his brother's hand. Al seemed to calm a little bit at his brother's touch, his crying slowing down. The older blonde kept his hand over Al's. "I'll try to find a way for us to get home, if that's what you really, really want."

Al raised his head and smiled genuinely through the tears, putting his hand on his brother's. "I don't want to put you through that trouble." He paused and laughed a little, still choking on his laughter from crying. "But of course you probably knew I'd say that."

Ed bit his lip and sighed. "I ... I don't want to stay here if it's hurting you so much. I will look for a way to get us home ... for you."

Al knew there's no fighting with Ed and since it's what he really wants he decides to just agree for once. "O...Okay."

The older alchemist got up and hugged his brother a moment, patting him on the head playfully before pulling away. "Now get to sleep, okay?"

Al tried not to make it obvious how he melts in every one of his brother's embraces, and pushes the blush from his cheeks once Ed pulls away. "Alright, alright. I'll go to sleep."

"Good night then." He smiled at Al as he left the room, sighing deeply when he finally got to his own room, throwing himself on his bed. When he saw Al crying, he wanted to hold him ... he wanted to kiss him to make him feel better ... Ed groaned at himself in disgust.

A/N: Don't like, don't read. 8Db