A/N: K, here's the next chapter. I'm not promising that I'll have the next chapter up any time soon because I'm about to start my summer semester in London and I have yet to pack, but any free time that's not spent sight-seeing or writing two research papers will be spent managing my account. So, hopefully within the next week or so, I'll get the next chapter. I have an idea for the title: Phase 4: Playing in the Mustang's field. Take that how you will. Thank you my wonderful readers for all the reviews. Until later...
Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist or any of its characters.
Operation: Tame the Mustang
Phase 3: Victory?
Ed swallowed hard and backed away from Roy. "What are you talking about, Colonel?"
"Edward, don't play with me." Roy snapped a gloved hand.
Ed recoiled. He opened his eyes and saw that nothing had been burned. "Damn it, Mustang!" He clapped his hands and touched his automail arm, transmuting it into a blade. He jumped at Roy, but Roy stepped out of the way. Roy spun around and held out a gloved hand poised to snap.
"Don't even think about it, Edward. I want some answers. Is this retaliation for my comment earlier this morning?"
Tears came to Ed's eyes. "Yes and no."
"Then tell me why?"
"I…I…I wanted you to notice me…as more than just your subordinate or an annoyance."
Roy chuckled as he slipped the glove off his hand. "Is that all? You and Havoc came up with this plan just to so I would notice you?"
"Stop laughing at me, Mustang."
"Tell me why you want me to notice you?"
"Because…"
"Do you like me, Ed?"
"Fine, you want to know how I feel about you? I think you're a cold-hearted, morally bankrupt, bastard with his head shoved up his own ass, but I want to know the real Mustang."
"You didn't have to do this. Why didn't you come to me and tell me how you felt before you came up with this ridiculous plan?"
"I didn't think you'd understand and I'm still not convinced that you're not just toying with me."
"Then how's this for assurance?" He pulled Ed to his feet and pulled him into a passionate kiss.
"Roy." Ed sighed and melted into Roy's arms.
"I have honestly been trying to tell you all day today."
"So, do I get out of guard duty?"
"No. Consider it your punishment for being so stupid."
"You're a bastard, Roy."
Roy shrugged. "Now, I want you out of this stupid outfit and back at the office."
"Fine. I'll see you in few minutes." He walked out of the door.
"This next month is going to be interesting."
