Hughes was quickly on the phone with his wife. "Hey sweetie, I'm sorry to call you so late, but I bumped into Ed and he's not doing so well. I think something may have been slipped in his drink. I hate asking, but I hate the idea of just leaving him by himself in the dorms."
Here could hear Gracia's smile through the receiver. "Of course, Maes. I'll make sure the guest room is ready when you get home."
Maes hung the phone up and went back to Ed. The poor kid was beyond conversation. At least when Ryan realized that Maes knew Ed well enough to look out for him the older man backed off. Maes had a reputation for being a man you didn't mess with.
Maes practically had to carry the young man home. They were definitely going to have to talk later.
.oOo.
Maes stopped into Roy Mustang's office when he arrived in the office. "Hey Roy, just thought I would let you know that you probably won't be seeing Ed today."
Roy gave his friend a confused look. "Why would that be?"
"Kid isn't feeling well. Gracia's taking care of him today," Maes answered. "He was still dead asleep in our guest room when I left."
Roy gave Maes 'the look' that meant he fully expected an explanation.
Maes shrugged. "The kid had no family here. You know we're the closest thing he's got."
Roy waved him off. "Fine. I'll see you later."
When Maes arrived home that evening Ed was sitting at the kitchen table. "I think we need to talk, Ed."
Ed looked up from his mug of tea. "I was just there to get a drink. I've been kind of depressed since Al left."
"Why go to Manny's?"
Ed sighed and looked up at his friend. "You aren't going to rat me out for, well, being in a gay club are you?'
Maes couldn't help but laugh. "Think about it, Ed. If I were to 'rat you out' as you so nicely put it, I would have to admit that I was there. And why would I want to do that?"
Maes could almost see the lightbulb turning on above Ed's head. "Wait, you-I mean you're-but you have Gracia, and, and…"
As much fun as it was to watch Ed flounder, Maes cut him off. "And I love Gracia dearly, but she knows I have some, well, other interests. We've worked it out between us." Maes took a deep breath and looked at Ed. "Ed, if you want to hang out at Manny's that's fine. But next time let me go with you so that I can introduce you to the decent guys you'll meet around there."
Ed groaned and rubbed his head. He had a headache that would have killed a lesser man. "I'm not sure I ever want to go back."
Maes shook his head. "That's just because of what Ryan slipped in your drink."
Ed looked horrified. "Wait, people actually do that?"
Maes nodded. "Only assholes like Ryan. He likes to take advantage of some of the new guys. Most of the men you'll meet at Manny's are great guys that look out for each other. Unfortunately there are a few bad apples in every barrel."
"Wait. Take advantage like take advantage? Shit, I don't want my first time to be some drugged up back alley thing. I guess I owe you a thank you for rescuing me." He laughed humorlessly. "I guess this kinda makes you my white knight on a noble steed, huh?"
Ed choked on his own spit when Maes answered him with a shit eating, lecherous grin.
"Only if you want me to be"
Ed became incredibly nervous. "What, I mean, um…"
Maes couldn't help but think of how adorable the young man looked while he was blushing. Grateful that Gracia had taken Elysia to visit her parents he scooted closer to Ed. "What do you want your first time to be, Ed?"
Ed never took his eyes off Maes. "I, I guess I'd like it to be with somebody special."
Maes reached out and tucked a stray lock of golden hair behind the blond's ear. "Somebody like your white knight who came to your rescue?"
Ed just blushed. When he didn't answer Maes leaned in and nibbled on Ed's earlobe. After a moment he pulled back just enough to whisper in Ed's ear. "I may not have a noble steed but I would love to ride you."
Ed just nodded and let the older man lead him up to the bedroom.
.oOo.
Maes leaned in and gave Ed a deep, slow kiss. God, he was adorable in that post sex glow. "You know Ed, I've realized something."
Ed wrapped his arms around him and nuzzled his head under his partner's chin, enjoying the feel of the beard against his scalp. "What's that?"
Maes held the young man and grinned. "Not only are you beautiful, but your delicious when you beg."
Ed listened to Maes chuckle as he turned bright red.
.oOo.
Roy looked up as the door to his office opened. Ed came to report in and the Colonel couldn't help but notice he was limping. "Ed? Are you ok?"
Ed looked up nervously, "Yeah, yeah, Bastard, I'm fine. My automail, yeah, my leg, it just locked up a bit. It's no big deal."
Roy knew Ed wasn't being truthful, but why would he lie about this? Suddenly he had an idea of what it could be, and it was taking his life into his own hands but he had to do it. "So, Fullmetal, who's the lucky guy?"
Roy grinned as Ed stopped mid step. Bull's eye!
Ed turned a bright red color as he sat down. "I, I don't know what your talking about."
"Yes you do, but it's alright. No one from this office will say a word. Most soldiers your age tend to mess around a little bit. Hell, even I did. You just happen to outrank them all. Just be careful, Ed. I don't want to see you do something stupid."
Ed nodded. "Yeah, I already got that lecture last night."
"Well, I hope your first time wasn't as awkward as mine. It was his first time too and neither of us had a clue what we were doing." Roy had to chuckle at the memory.
Ed frowned. "Wait. You, Sir?"
Roy leaned back in his chair and smiled at the thought. "Yeah, I was in the academy and my bunkmate and I decided to explore a few things. It's funny, after that he dated women, and was a one woman kind of guy. But when it came to men he was kind of a manslut."
When Roy suddenly stopped talking Ed looked up to find his commanding officer giving him an odd look. "Something wrong, Colonel?"
At the young man's question Roy started laughing. It started quiet and got louder as it went on. After a few moments, he calmed down and caught his breath. "I can't believe it. That unbelievable bastard."
"What's so funny?" Ed asked warily.
Roy looked at his subordinate with a smile. "Not much Fullmetal. I just find it funny that we both lost our virginity to the same man."
.oOo.
END!
