Hello peeps! i present to you all my first ever English fanfiction!

Since it is my first, I would really appreciate if you left a review to let me know what i could change or improve (in my writing or the story itself).

I hope you all have a great time reading this, I sure had a great time writing it!

~Enjoy~

Edward just arrived in Central after a long trip from Risembool. The morning sky was beautiful without a single cloud, today was supposed to be warm too. He took his briefcase and walked out of the train station, going to a hotel. It has been a while since he last came to Central, after The Promised Day, things have been pretty calm. Sure, he did go on trips occasionally, going to the west of Amestris and spending time in Risembool with Winry and Al. He rented a room for himself and decided it was time to go see the people at the military Headquarters. Walking along, he let the touch of the sun run on his skin, a little smirk appearing on his lips as the warmth went through his clothes. He finally arrived and entered the HQ, looking around for people he would know. Jean Havoc was the first one he spotted. He approached him.

``Hey Havoc! `` Said the blond as he came closer. Havoc turned around after hearing his name and smiled. ``Hey there boss, long time no see. ``

``Don't call me that. `` Edward replied with a bright smile. ``I'm not in the army anymore. ``

``You know habits die hard Edward. `` Havoc said while shrugging his shoulders.

Edward followed him while he was on his lunch break, talking about different things like all the places Edward went after he quit the army.

``That's pretty cool boss. `` He took a drag of his cigarette. ``So did you find a girlfriend? ``

Edward blushed a bit at his question. ``Fuck no, you know I'm not the type of man the girls like, I'm always on the run, travelling. Girls want to have homes and babies. ``

Havoc couldn't help but laugh.

``What about you? `` Asked the golden blond. He knew he made a mistake after seeing the sad expression on Havoc's face right after.

``She left me! Again! That beautiful Amelia, how could she, I would've given the world to her, she was so soft and gentle and smelled good and, and… ``

``Why do women just always leave the relationship? You seem like a nice guy. ``

Havoc shrugged ``Some don't like the cigarette; some hate the fact that I'm too nice… You know Edward, women only like bad boys… I'm not a bad boy! ``

Edward laughed a bit. ``You're maybe not looking for the right woman then. ``

``I'm trying though! `` Havoc let out a little sob and Edward rubbed his back while still having an amused smile on his lips.

After a long while, lunch break ended. Havoc went back to the office and Ed just went along the corridors to the General's office, hoping to see more familiar faces. Just at the entrance, he saw Riza Hawkeye which he greeted with a warm smile. She was now the General's secretary which was no surprise, Mustang always liked to keep her close. He finally entered the General's office. Roy Mustang was caught up in his paperwork, so focus on them, he didn't even hear the golden blond come in. Edward stalked his way to be just in front of his desk, watching the dark-haired man that was almost in trance.

``Hello there, General bastard. `` Mustang jumped a little in his seat and Edward couldn't hold himself and laughed at his reaction. An annoyed dark stare looked at him. ``How many times must I tell you to not sneak up on me like that you brat. ``

``Well maybe if you hadn't been such a bastard to me in the past, I wouldn't do this to you. `` The blond gave him an amused smirk and Mustang sighed.

``If you're here to bug me, you will have to leave, I'm busy at the moment`` He pointed his dark eyes back to his paperwork and Ed pouted.

``You haven't seen me for a while, and this is how you treat me? You really are a fucking bastard. ``

``Look, if you want to spend time with me, let's go to the bar tonight. ``

``Tonight as in… Tonight tonight? ``

``Yes. `` replied Mustang, a bit annoyed still at the blond, trying to read and memorized what was on the paper in front of him.

``That's funny, last time you said that, the only person there was Havoc. Are you trying to get rid of me? ``

Mustang finally looked at him, clashing with his golden eyes. ``I promise I will be there, now let me work, I don't have time for you right now. ``

Edward pouted again and walked out of his office, shouting that he better keep his promise and closed the door behind him. Roy let out a little smirk while putting down his gaze on the papers. Guessing he did miss a little Fullmetal action in his office for the past four years.

Four years already had past after The Promised Day. That meant Edward was now 20. Roy didn't really know what to think of it, time really passed way too fast, still seeing the boy of 12 years old doing the state alchemist exam in his mind. He really has grown into a handsome man. He shook off that idea out of his head and started reading his paperwork again.

Edward went back to Havoc's office, telling him to come at the bar that same night and to bring people they know. Havoc accepted and Ed finally left the HQ to keep himself busy in the city.

Edward arrived at the bar and spotted Havoc after a minute looking. He walked to him and sat at the table. Sitting with him was Hawkeye, Breda and Fuery. They were only missing Falman but Ed knew he stayed in the north with the Brigadier General Armstrong. Edward started talking with them with a bright smile and taking a glass to drink and relax with them. Mustang arrived some time after, looking at them from the entrance. They all dressed up casually for the event and Roy sighed looking at his own uniform. He forgot to go home and change since he had a lot of work to do. He finally approached them and sat at the table. Edward was the first to greet him, obviously.

``I thought you weren't going to come you bastard, you're pretty late``

``I did say it was a promise, Fullmetal. `` He took a glass and started drinking slowly with them.

After that, they enjoyed the night together, talking about the past when Edward was still the 'Fullmetal' and would run around the office, he always had so much energy. Havoc started rambling again about another ex. He really didn't have any chances with girls.

``Why don't you try with a man then? `` Asked Hawkeye boldly while taking a sip of her drink. That sure made the men stare at her.

``It's not the same! Women are so beautiful and gentle and soft and -`` There he went rambling again about women. Edward just sat there smiling and drinking while half listening. Mustang sure did the same and looked at the golden blond just from the corner of his eyes. He really did grow into a handsome man. His hair was a bit longer and he still had that fire in his eyes though that fire was a bit dull that night. Mustang started wondering why but didn't ask, maybe he wouldn't want to talk about it in front of everyone.

The night went well and around 10pm they all started to go home, they still had work in the morning, but they were all happy that Edward had brought them together just for that night. They needed to do this more often. Only Edward and Mustang were left, and Edward finished his glass.

``You should go to bed too General. `` Edward said as he put his glass on the table.

``Yeah, you're right…'' They both got up and went outside, welcoming the cool air of the night. Roy closed his eyes for a moment while taking a deep breath. Ed couldn't help but stare a little at him. His dark hair blowing in the wind, the streetlamp was the only thing that gave off light and almost gave an orange glow, like a fire. Which was pretty fitting since he was the Flame Alchemist. Roy opened his eyes and looked at the blond. Ed immediately turned his face the opposite direction, he didn't want him to know he was staring at the man.

``I think something was bothering you tonight Fullmetal, am I right? ``

Edward seemed thoughtful for a moment. ``It's not bothering me; I'm just thinking about things… And mind your own business old man! ``

Roy sighed at the response. ``Well, good night Edward. ``

Hearing him say his first name was still weird for him, he was so used to the 'Fullmetal' it was almost kind of… out of place.

``Good night, General. `` The golden blond started walking to his hotel only to hear the other man say.

``You know you can call me by my name out of Headquarters. ``

Edward turned around only to pull his tongue out at the man and continued his walk.

``Still a brat… `` Said Mustang under his breath.

The week went by fast. Way too fast for Edward's taste. He spent the week browsing the different shops, not buying anything, he did have to save that money since he still didn't know what he really wanted to do in the future. Buying a house and staying still in one place and having a regular job wasn't a big interest for him, but it was still in the back of his head.

Spending his nights at bars with Mustang's gang or relaxing in a library. Suddenly appearing out of no where to spend time with the officers of HQ and bugging them at their works. He kind of missed being in action, always going on missions and seeing different parts of the country. He wouldn't come back though, he promised Al and Winry back home that he wouldn't go back in the army. Now that his Alchemy was gone, it would be more difficult for him to do the missions and he didn't want to hold a gun ever again.

He was currently sitting on the couch of the General's office while the other man was working.

``I'm already leaving tomorrow…`` Said the golden blond, releasing a sigh.

``Don't tell me you like it here in Central. `` Answered the General.

``Well there's more to do than in Risembool. Plus, I'm feeling kind of left out, you know, Al and Winry are now a couple. ``

``Are they now? I thought Al liked that little princess of Xing. ``

``He did… Well I think he still does, I'm not sure though. `` Edward replied, thoughtful. ``May's mother wanted her to marry another guy from royalty so she kicked out Al… He was heartbroken after that. ``

``Isn't there a law that May can break so she can still marry Al? `` Mustang was speaking, his gaze still on his paperwork.

``You know Xing's laws are different from Amestris… The mother can do whatever the fuck she wants. ``

The dark haired man sighed. ``Are you really obligated to swear Fullmetal? I thought you would outgrow that habit. ``

Ed pouted ``I can do whatever the fuck I want, you can't tell me what to do anymore 'General', I'm not an officer anymore. And I'm not Fullmetal anymore either! ``

``And that's why you're coming to bug me in my office you little brat? `` Roy replied with an amused smirk on his lips.

Ed pouted ``Fine, I'll let you work. `` He got up after picking up his coat. ``See ya next time I come to Central I guess. And don't call me little! Fucking bastard, I'm almost the same height as you! ``

Mustang finally turned his gaze at him, ignoring the insult. ``At what time do you take the train tomorrow? ``

Ed frowned a bit, the man never asked him that before. ``at 9am… Why? ``

`` I'll go get you at your hotel. `` Said Roy, lowering his dark eyes on his desk.

`` Eh…? Why the fuck would you do that for me? You never bothered before. ``

``Let's say that I'm feeling a bit friendlier today. ``

``Well you better be 'friendlier' tomorrow morning too, I'll wait for you. ``

With that, the blond got out of the office, letting Mustang work in peace and quiet.

The next morning, Roy came to get Edward at the hotel like he promised, luckily for Ed since it was raining pretty hard. The sky was dark, making the city look really gloomy. They got out of the military car to quickly go in the train station. Edward got to a seat and looked at Roy from the window, he was still watching the former Fullmetal, waiting for the train to go.

``You better take care of yourself, General bastard. If you continue working like that, you'll get sick pretty fucking quick. ``

Roy sighed looking at Ed. He was now a man, really handsome, those golden eyes and hair was almost… magnificent… almost like a gold bar fallen from the heavens… But that mouth of his... was the filthiest thing he ever encountered. Well almost, there was always worst.

``Thanks' again for the lift though, don't count on me for returning the favor, you know I probably won't. `` Ed gave him a smirk, Roy stayed silent, looking at his golden eyes. If only there was a way to make him shut up… And then it came to him.

``You probably don't even care since you're probably the richest fucking man in Ames- ``

Edward was cut off, Roy pressed his hands on his cheeks and placed his lips on his. Edward's eyes widened in surprise.

What. The. Fuck...?! The kiss was soft, it was only a peck, but it totally left the blond stunned. The train started rolling and Roy broke off the kiss, looking at Ed with a smile.

Well that sure was going to shut him up for a while. Edward was still in shock, staring at Roy with big eyes of surprise while the train left the station. What the fuck actually happened?! The train finally left Central, leaving a really confused Edward and a proudly grinning Roy.

END CHAPTER 1