Edward struggled against the odd restraints, only to find they held firm. Feeling his feet lift off the floor, he was turned upside down and before he knew it was facing the disturbingly familiar face. Although she too had been caught, Miss Douglas kept her composure. She acted as though she was not holding him in the air by tentacles of water at all. That this was a normal situation. Aching an eyebrow, she crossed her arms and tilted her head.

"Fullmetal? What business does a state alchemist have in my apartment?"

"Um well,... yah know, just making sure your living quarters are up to your standards. And security reasons. Wouldn't want anyone dishonest breaking in." He let out a laugh, trying not to panic too much. But he could tell she wasn't buying it. Even if that was his reason, he knew her secret now. From his position, he could easily see the tattoo that marked her as a homunculus.

"Care to try something I would believe?" Her expression remained serious. Edward let out a sigh, trying to think straight.

"I thought you were someone else, but you're obviously not. So can I just go?" Still attempting to get out of this the easiest way possible, he hoped partial truth would work. She stared at him for longer then he wanted as though she was remembering something. He must have reminded her of someone as well.

"I don't think that would be a good idea. Now that you know my secret." She turned away from him and moved further into the living room, bringing him with her.

"What, this? So you know some alchemy. Gotta say, I've never seen anyone do this kind of thing with water before." She turned back, an annoyed look on her face now. Bringing him closer, her green eyes almost glowed in the dark.

"Let's not try to fool each other, Fullmetal. I know you're smarter then that." Edward's innocent expression changed as well.

"So what do you plan to do with me?" She smiled again, bringing her hand up to his cheek.

"Don't worry, Edward. I'll think of something" He grit his teeth as the sound of her voice, saying his name. It was as though she knew it would bother him. Before any other words were exchanged he felt something wet slid across his mouth and nose, cutting off his air. He shook his head back and forth, only to hear her speak in a soothing tone. "Shh, calm down. It's not enough to kill you. Just enough to make you sleep." As she said that, his amber eyes slid closed.

Once she knew he was unconscious, she placed him down on the couch. Carefully resting his head on one of the pillows, something about the act felt familiar. As though she'd done this before. Absentmindedly, she swept his hair out of his face as well. Her action caused her to pull back, wondering why she had done that. She turned away from him, rubbing the side of her head.

"No, I'm not their mother. I've already been over this." Lecturing herself didn't keep the nagging feelings away though. Turning back, the sight of him sleeping so soundly tugged at her heart. "What am I doing?" Anyone else she would have just killed, so why was this so different? Because her master would be upset with her? Did she care that much about what her master thought. Sure she had been promised the chance to become human. Wasn't that what the brothers had tried to do?

The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't find the answer. In the midst of her frustration, she covered her face with her hands. Finally she inhaled sharply. Finding the same resolve she always hid behind she stared down at her intruder.

"I should hate you. You're the one who did this to me. I should want to see you suffer."

A/N-Seriously would love some suggestions as to where to take this. Otherwise it'll end up just like all my other Homunculus and Ed ones...they always lead to sex, haha. I wasn't sure if I was gonna post this and did anyway, but would like something a little more then just torture and sex. Besides it would be too weird between these two, maybe. Let me know.