Pairing: Roy/Ed

Warning: shonen-ai

Disclaimers: I do not own Roy, Ed or any other characters from FMA.

Notes: Thank you guys for your reviews! I didn't expect people to want a sequel, but well… if it's what you want   I hope you will like this new chapter. Enjoy!


RUMORS

Chapter 2 : The Hunt

by Sara-chan


"What are you doing Nii-san?"

The blonde Alchemist known as Edward Elric didn't answer and kept on looking back and forth. When he was sure there wasn't anyone – a particular black-haired Colonel that is– he sighed and looked back at his little brother.

"Trying to escape Mustang," he finally answered with a dark scowl.

Al blinked. "Why?" he asked puzzled.

Ed greeted his teeth and resumed their walk. "That old man has been acting strangely for a week. He has been more and more infuriating if that's possible, and he kept on trying to…"

Al nearly gasped when he saw Ed turning red. He had never seen his older brother like that. He should have known the Colonel would be the cause of his brother's sudden unusual comportment.

"Trying what?" Al asked more and more intrigued.

Ed crossed his arms over his chest and tried to settle down his blush. "He tried to kiss me," he muttered through his teeth.

Al didn't know if he should laugh or walk straight to the Colonel's office and 'talk' with him, so he settled for staying silent and listening to his brother's ranting.

- YYY -

"Ah Alphonse-kun, Edward-kun! I'm so glad you are here. Come in," Gracia said with a gentle smile.

A blonde little girl ran toward the Elric brothers to greet them. "Al nii-chan, Ed nii-chan! Look at my new doll! Isn't she pretty?" Ed looked down at the black-haired doll and nodded at her, though he wasn't an expert. The only dolls he had seen were the ones of Winry's and they were made of metal…

"Uncle Roy gave her to me!" the little girl grinned happily.  Ed froze as if he had been shot. He thought he'd scream when he saw none other than the Colonel Mustang himself coming out of the living-room with a smirk on his face.

I'm cursed! Ed thought with horror.

"Ed-kun, what a surprise to see you here. I didn't know Hughes and Gracia'd invite you too," the man said but the smirk he wore showed that it wasn't really a surprise for him to see the brothers. Damn him!

The blonde teen shot a murderous glare at Hughes, but the latter chose to ignore him and ushered his wife and Al out of the room with his daughter in his arms, leaving Full Metal and the Flame Alchemist alone.

"Don't look at me like that!" Ed glared though his intention to be threatening didn't work with the blush on his face. Roy raised a brow and his lips twitched. "Like what Ed-kun?"

The boy crossed his arms, feeling a bit uneasy under the man's intense gaze. "Like you haven't eaten for a week and I'm your next meal."

Roy chuckled at Ed's choose of words. He walked toward him in two long strides, moving so quickly Ed didn't have a chance to escape. He was suddenly trapped against the wall, with a smirking Colonel looming over him.

Why am I not surprised? Ed thought wryly at the sense of déjà vu.

"Edward, I haven't seen you these last two days," the Colonel continued "are you avoiding me?"

"Of course!" the blonde alchemist replied. "With the way you have been acting lately, being far away from you has been my first priority." 

The older man laughed, a husky laugh that made the teen shivered. Damn him! Why did the bastard have to be so sexy when he was laughing!

Shit! I did not think that! He is not sexy! Ed screamed inside his head. He was confused, and with the way the Colonel was looking at him, it wasn't helping!

"Full Metal?" the Colonel's voice suddenly seemed to be too closed. Ed blinked, getting back from his thoughts, and glared when he saw the man's face a mere centimeter from his own. 

"You know, you aren't helping, glaring at me with your stunning golden eyes," Roy smirked, though there was a softer line around the edge of his lips.  With these words, he released the boy and pecked him on his forehead.

"Come on, Gracia made lasagne."

Edward stared dumbfounded at him and didn't move, even when the Colonel left the room. He slowly raised his hand toward his forehead. He could still feel the warm lips touching him just a minute ago. That was unexpected. He was sure Mustang was going to kiss him on his lips, but then… something in his eyes…

The man was too confusing!

 

- YYY -

Roy looked through the window as the Elric brothers left the house. He chuckled when he saw the smaller silhouette tripped, nearly smashing his pretty head on the ground if his brother hadn't been there to catch him.

"So, how long do you think you still have before he succumbs to your charms?"

Roy didn't turn back toward his friend, and kept on watching the red coat until it was a dark shadow in the night. He quirked a grin at his best friend and shrugged. "I will have him. It's just a question of time and patience."

Hughes stared at him behind his glasses. "Roy, don't play this game with him. He is different from your other conquests." He didn't miss the flash of anger that crossed Roy's eyes.

"What are you trying to imply?" Roy walked toward the hall and grabbed his coat. "You don't usually poke your nose in my love life." His sudden anger surprised himself. Why the hell should he be? He knew what he was doing. He knew what he wanted. So why did Hughes's words make him uneasy?

"Roy," Hughes added as they faced each other in the doorway. "Do what you want, but remember that you're playing a different game with him. You might even lose it."

The dark-haired Colonel snorted and waved at his friend. He walked toward his car which was parked not far away. Sitting behind the wheel, he suddenly searched inside his pocket and found a red tie. Ed's hair tie.

He stared at it for a long time, thinking about a blonde boy with golden eyes. With a furious jerk, he opened his window and threw it away. The black car left the silent street with a loud screech.

Tbc

A.N: hum well, this story is getting out of hand. I wanted it to be light and funny, but I guess there will be some angst (though not much). Comments please?