Chapter 3: Tender Moments
Early the next day, Alphonse played with Den at the front yard of their house. Winry and Pinako were at the house starting on planning the
new design of Edward's auto-mail while Edward was still upstairs sleeping. "Winry, why don't you try your new discovery on Edward's
auto-mail? After all it was meant for him right?" Pinako said as she selected the nerves required by Winry. Winry looked at her blueprint of
Edward's new auto-mail. She was thinking about her grandma's suggestion. She frowned. "But grandma I'm scared. Something might go
wrong and beside I haven't tested it on anyone yet." She replied uncertainty in her voice. "We wouldn't know when we try now won't
we? Besides great mechanics, take risks. You could still repair Edward's auto-mail again after all he's staying now that everything's over."
Pinako encouragingly said and looked at Winry through her glasses. Winry smiled upon hearing that, Pinako saw and smiled too. Then
Winry decided. "Yosh! I'll try it with Ed-kun's auto-mail! Who knows it might turn out perfect!" She said enthusiastically. Pinako
chuckled at her granddaughter's excitement. Then the two started on making the new and upgraded auto-mail of Edward.
Edward woke up as he felt a slight shift on his bed but he still didn't open his eyes. "Ed-kun! Don't' tell me you're going to sleep all day!"
He heard Winry say sounding a bit exasperated. Edward's eyes shot open. He was so shocked to see Winry on his bed that she giggled.
He frowned. "What're you doing here? He asked still a bit groggy from sleep. Winry scowled at him. "This happens to be my room!" She
retorted. He didn't want to get up yet, the damn bed was too comfortable, too soft for his own good. The sheets were cool against his
skin and Winry's feminine scent was soothing to his senses that all he wanted to do was sleep. He rolled to his side mumbling something
unintelligible. Winry looked down at him frowning on why he was not getting up yet. She thought he looked so cute. He was lying down
sideways his real arm under the pillow, his auto-mail arm placed on top of his stomach. Both his feet were curled up a bit so he almost
looked like a fetus. His hair was unbraided so it was in wild disarray behind him. Edward opened one eye to peer at Winry and see why
she was suddenly silent. He found her staring down at him with a smile that almost melted him. He slightly blushed at this and Winry did
too embarrassed for being caught staring at him again. She hastily looked for something to distract him. "You new and upgraded auto-mail
is ready!" She enthusiastically said. "Well, almost that is." She corrected. "Upgraded?" Edward asked, as he fully lay flat on his back glad
for the change of topic and looked up at her. Winry smiled happily at this. "Hai! Upgraded! While you and Al were away I made some
studies on my own too about metals and alloys and other stuff concerning auto-mail and I've had a discovery about how to make an
auto-mail light and very strong at the same time and I've also made some adjustments on my own to make it even better!" She answered
obviously ecstatic about her findings. Edward chuckled at this. "So what kind of adjustments?" He asked. "Oh well concerning your
movements, it will be a lot smoother to give you a quicker reaction time." She answered. "Mechanical geek." He mumbled though he was
grinning. Winry raised a brow at him "And look who's talking? You Alchemy freak!" She countered. Edward looked over her shoulder to
her table and saw his new auto-mail arm. "Is that it?" He asked. Winry nodded. Edward looked back at her. "You finished it in one day?"
He asked as he sat up sounding a bit surprised. Winry smiled proudly. "Three hours to be exact. Well it's not exactly as complicated as
the old ones I used to make for you." She answered non-chalantly though she still looked smug. He shook his head at her arrogance.
Winry stood up and went to her toolbox looking for a screwdriver. "So what do you mean by almost finished?" He asked from the bed.
She walked back to Edward then sat beside him close to his auto-mail. "Well when I attach that arm to you I will have to make some
adjustments here and there so that my creation will be complete and grandma still made some final checking on your leg. You're the first
one to try it y'know." She answered feeling so proud of herself. Edward rolled his eyes heaven ward at her boast. "And what do you
mean by "new creation" will be complete? He asked looking at her skeptically. Winry smiled mischievously at him and he thought she
looked so damn hot! "You'll see." She answered. She then began loosening his old auto-mail arm. Edward liked it when Winry was the
one working on his auto-mail, her hands were so gentle at handling things, and she put so much effort, so much dedication, and so much
care into her work that it would leave him fascinated at her handiwork. Grandma Pinako sometimes was too harsh and forceful as if saying
that he deserved this much pain for what he'd done well it's not as if he didn't though. Moreover, he also like watching her work because
her beautiful face would crease into a frown and this habit of hers of licking her lips then nibbling on them when she concentrated. It made
him wanna grab her and kiss her senseless. "There it's off." She said after a while. Edward shook out of his reverie then smiled sheepishly
at her to hide his embarrassment but Winry didn't see because she already stood up and took the new auto-mail arm from the table
replacing it with the old one. She sat again beside him with his new arm on her lap. Taking off the auto-mail wasn't really that painful but
putting on was a different story and he dreaded that. Winry must've seen this on his face because she looked at him worriedly. He cursed
himself for being so open with her. He let out an encouraging smile trying to hide what he really was feeling and said, "Yosh! Let's do it!"
Winry hesitated for a bit. "Are you sure? We could do it later." She asked her blue eyes looking at him with concern. Edward nodded.
"Yeah I'm sure." He answered trying to sound casual. She let out a resigned sigh. She sat behind him readying the arm and herself.
Edward inhaled and exhaled deeply readying himself as well. Before she attached the arm, she held his real hand and leaned her forehead
on his back. Edward was surprised at this. He heard her softly whisper, "Gomen nasai Ed-kun." Then she suddenly snapped the arm in
place. A sharp stab of pain shout throughout Edward's entire body, which made him stiffen and grip the sheets tight, and his breath hiss out
of his teeth. "Gomen ne.." He heard her whisper again and again her voice somewhat soothing him a little. He felt her move and then did
something to his arm and he felt another stab of pain shot throughout his body as he felt the nerves connect with the main power engine that
would give him control on his arm. He held back his would be screams of pain instead he let out a low groan and gasp as the pain was
assaulting him, it was mind numbing. His breathing was hitched and his heart was beating fast. He felt two arms wrapped around him and
he was pulled back close to her into a hug that was meant to calm him down. He didn't want to show Winry that he wasn't okay so he
tried to move but Winry held him tight and the pain in his arm was still there throbbing like hell so he gave in and relaxed against her
accepting her comfort. He knew Winry hated it when he was in pain because of the auto-mail he could see it clearly in her beautiful blue
eyes. And he didn't like it when she looked sad. He gave out a sigh as he felt Winry's warmth envelope him, her unique scent, and soft
body comforting him. He lifted his real arm and rested it on top of hers. Winry responded by holding it. They both stayed like that for a
while. Edward rarely gave himself this much liberty, this much free reign on his feelings with her. He thought that by keeping it to himself he
could not be able to hurt anyone, let anyone worry and show others that he was okay, he'll be fine. But this didn't' seem to work on
Winry, his mask of indifference, of being tough didn't' seem to fool her. She always knew she was always able to find out what was inside
of him. With just one look from her, his carefully crated defenses crumbled. He hated feeling so vulnerable around her. Somehow, she
understood, she always did she was the only one who ever could. That's why she was able to reach into his heart , warming it, comforting
it , thawing it's coldness and in the end taught him to open up, to trust… to love. He didn't want to admit it in the beginning but it was
already getting stronger, he couldn't' stop it from growing, so he just finally let go and decided to follow his heart after all, he wasn't
leaving anymore. He felt the pain slowly beginning to disappear and he heard her faint sob. "She's crying? But why?" He thought confused.
He tried to move but she tightened her hold on him. "Gomen nasai" She brokenly whispered. "But you-"He began but she interrupted him.
"You just don't know how I feel…how I hate it…watching you in pain…" She said through sobs. Edward smiled even though she
couldn't see him, he gently caressed her hand, now he was the one comforting her. "Winry I'm fine." He said trying to reassure her. "And I
hate it when you say that!" She said, her voice sounded hoarse from crying. "I hate it when you say you're fine even though you're not!"
She continued sounding a bit angry now. He sighed. She was right, he wasn't fine. The pain was excruciating he even wondered on how
he could just handle it, holding back his screams but then he knew that he deserved it. "I wish I could do something about the pain." He
heard her softly say, she wasn't crying anymore but he could still feel her hiccup. Edward chuckled. "Me too but I'd prefer not to do
anything about it. It rather became a part of me now, a part of who I am. And it also serves as my reminder of my foolishness." He replied
sounding like a person who already accepted the reality of things. Winry sighed. "But I think it's fair that you're relieved of this…I
mean…Al is back now so there's nothing for you to be suffering about." She said, insisting. He smiled, his stubborn Winry. He looked
down at both their hands. Her hand was so small compared to his, and for a mechanic liker it was still so soft and smooth, there were no
rough calluses or small wounds. He continued making small circles on her hand comforting her and him in some way. They stayed like that
for a while, cherishing this tender moment they shared and somehow comforting each other's pains. After a while, she loosened her hold
on him and moved to get the neglected screwdriver. She instructed him to lie back carefully the pain on his arm was gone now. She sat on
his side and gently placed his auto-mail arm on her lap. Edward blushed at that but Winry didn't notice because she was already beginning
the adjustments. They were both silent for a while, only the sound of clinking tools and auto-mail were heard. Edward studied Winry's
profile from his angle. Right now, she was wearing a plain white spaghetti strapped blouse that made her even look whiter and her usual
blue-gray jumpsuit but the upper portion was tied to her waist. Her hair was held back by a white bandana but some flocks escaped and
cascaded down to her shoulder and rested atop her breasts. Edward blushed so he right away diverted his attention to her face. Her
forehead was creased by a slight frown, her striking blue eyes focused on her work and she was nibbling on her lower lip again, images
were starting to form in his head so he shook his head to clear them. He quickly looked at her to see if she noticed fortunately she didn't.
She really was so beautiful; he could just lie here all day and be contented just watching her work. Winry happened to glance at him and
this time around, she caught him staring at her. He looked as if he wanted to say something. A slight blush blossomed on her cheeks.
"Yosh! It's done!" She declared. Edward grinned. He sat up. He lifted his arm and tested it by moving it around and flexing it. It felt
amazingly light and somehow felt its power too. Its movements on the elbows, wrist, fingers, and elbow socket were so fluid and smooth.
Edward looked at her. "It feels lighter than the old one, and their movement….it's amazing." He said in awe. She was smiling proudly. "Of
course it's amazing! It may feel light and somewhat weak but wait till you try it with something else harder than a boulder." She boasted.
Edward chuckled. "I also gave it a small tweak that could help you in your alchemy thingy. I've researched something about that watch of
yours and copied its components so it can also amplify you power." Winry smilingly added. Edward was truly fascinated with her work.
Even such a complicated thing as the State Alchemist's watch she was able to find a way to copy it. He shook his head and smiled at her.
"Mechanic geek." He teased. "Alchemy freak!" She retorted. Then they both laughed. Winry stood and arranged her tools on the toolbox.
An idea came to her. She opened the drawer to her table looking for something. Edward sat up straight and rested his back on the
headboard of the bed. "What're you looking for?" He asked. Winry didn't answer. He heard her say, "There you are..." She then turned
to him with a bright smile that took his breath away she really was so damned beautiful. She walked to him and handed him something. He
didn't notice that she was holding something because he was staring at her lovely face. He looked at the thing she held then his eyes
widened. It was the doll that he and Alphonse made for her as a gift. He never thought she kept it because he and Al thought she hated it.
He took the doll from her. Winry sat beside him facing him. The look on Edward's face made her giggle. Edward looked back at her. "I
thought you didn't like it." He said. Winry smiled. "I thought so too. The way you made it frightened me a bit maybe because I didn't
know what you were doing then and that's entirely your fault since you and Al never tell me anything." She replied one brow raised.
Edward chuckled. He looked at the doll for a while smiling fondly as memories sailed through his head. Winry looked at him, the
expression on his face made her smile. He looked like a little boy who just discovered something new and strange. "I'm sorry…" She
heard Edward say. She frowned in confusion. "For what?" She asked. Edward looked at her, his golden eyes mirroring what he said. "For
making you worry…all these years…for making you cry…" He said in a low voice. Winry smiled thoughtfully. She took the doll from him,
holding it close to her heart. She was looking outside the window; tears were starting to well up in her eyes. "This doll serves as my
keepsake, my hope that you and Al would come back someday and stay." She said her voice wavered. She looked at the doll again with
a tender smile on her face. "I guess it can't be helped that I should worry about you two but just like what grandma said I'll just have to
wait and that's what I did…." She looked at him tears now flowing down her cheeks. "I waited for you and you finally came back." She
said almost whispering. Edward was at a loss for words. Even though she was crying, he could see it in her eyes and her smile her
contained happiness that made her eyes twinkle. He smiled back and brushed a tear away. She leaned into his warm touch. Edward
blushed at that and she giggled. She wiped her tears away composing herself though she still elicited small hiccups. She stood up bringing
the doll with her. Edward's eyes followed her as she walked towards her bed; reached down under her bed, took out a small shoebox,
and then placed it on her lap. "What's that?" Edward asked. Winry opened the shoebox and took out a piece of paper. Edward blushed
crimson upon seeing the paper. Winry giggled. "Your letters." She answered. Edward frowned trying to hide his embarrassment. "It's just
a piece of paper with nonsense on it." He quipped but deep inside he felt happiness surged throughout him that Winry kept his letters, this
told him that she really did care and always thought of them. "Duh!" He mentally slapped himself. "But to me they aren't. They mean a lot
to me d-kun." She softly said. Edward blushed more so he looked away. Winry chuckled; she then placed the letter back in the shoebox
along with the doll. She stood and walked back to her own bed placing the shoebox under it. She went back to Edward and stat beside
him. She looked down at him; he was lying down again with his eyes closed, his auto-mail arm resting on his stomach his real arm behind
his head. Some of his bangs were covering his face and she noticed that they were a bit longer. Without thinking, she brought her hand to
his face and gently brushed his bangs away. Edward opened his eyes. He was surprised to feel Winry's soft hand on his face. She was
looking down at him her eyes gentle he felt as if he would melt. They both stared at each other for a while. Then Winry slowly and gently
cupped his cheek and leaned closer to him, her eyes fluttered close. Edward felt his heart beat wildly. Winry touched her lips to his in a
soft, tender kiss. It felt light as a feather but he still felt it anyway. She parted and looked down at him. Her beautiful blue eyes mirroring his
shocked expression at what she just did. A slight blush stained her cheeks. He thought she looked cute. He grinned. She blushed more. He
raised his auto-mail arm and held a lock of her golden blonde hair that hung down her face. Winry followed his gaze. "I was planning on
cutting it since it's already too long." She said. Edward looked back at her his golden eyes melting her insides. "You shouldn't I like it the
way it is." He said in a husky drawl. She blushed and felt her insides tingle at what he said. She frowned to hide her blush. "And since
when have I ever listened to your orders?" She asked, she tried to sound mad but Edward was caressing her face and she lost her
conviction then. "You're so beautiful Winry-chan." He whispered softly. She blushed more than Edward thought humanly possible. "He
thinks I'm beautiful! kyaaa…..I feel like my head is about to burst from all of these…" She thought feeling so elated. Edward pulled her
down again. He felt a surge of triumph as Winry fluttered her eyes close and his lips touched hers. The kiss wasn't passionate and sensual
like before, instead it was a gentle and tender kiss that told Winry many things what Edward couldn't say in words. She gave out a soft
moan as Edward's tongue softly glided on her lips then he parted. Winry slowly opened her eyes and looked down at him a slight blush
tinged on her cheeks. "Ed-kun.." She softly whispered. He smiled. Somehow, with that kiss they understood each other and revealed a
small part of what they feel to each other. Winry just smiled back then leaned her head on his chest hearing the steady beat of his heart. "I
love you too Ed-kun." She whispered. Edward stiffened in shock at that but then he relaxed and hugged her tighter. "I didn't say
anything." He said his voice low. Winry chuckled. "You never do." She replied. Edward just grunted. They fell silent enjoying each other's
company and the peace. Moments later, their peaceful time was interrupted by a call from Grandma Pinako, "Hey you two! Lunch is
ready!" Edward groaned in annoyance. Winry laughed. "Stupid hag!" He mumbled. They both stood and looked at each other then they
both smiled. In silence, they agreed to keep the time they shared together to themselves, not yet ready let everyone know right away. They
both went down; before they arrived at the kitchen, Edward stole a kiss form Winry.
"So your arm is in place now eh?" Pinako asked as Winry and Edward arrived. Edward grinned then sat down. "How does it feel
nee-san?" Alphonse asked from where he sat. "It feels much better than the old ones Winry used to make." Edward answered. "It's not
just better it's perfect!" Winry boasted. Edward rolled his eyes heaven ward and Alphonse chuckled. Winry sat next to Alphonse opposite
to Edward while Grandma Pinako sat beside Edward. "After you three eat lunch I want you to go back to the city to buy some ingredients
for me." Pinako said as she started serving the meal. "What for grandma?" Winry asked. "I'm baking cookies." Pinako answered.
Alphonse looked at Pinako excitedly. "Like the ones you used to make Auntie Pinako?" He asked. Pinako smiled at Alphonse, "Yes dear
like the ones I used to make". She answered. "Kyaaa… I missed those cookies Auntie Pinako they were so delicious especially if you
mixed it with milk!" Alphonse said in delight. Edward grimaced upon hearing the word milk. "Yuck! Milk!" He said in a low voice and
then shuddered in disgust. "Ed-kun milk is good for the bones you know and helps you grow taller!" Winry teased. Edward looked at
Winry murderously. Alphonse and Pinako laughed and Winry stuck her tongue out at him. After lunch, the three decided to change first
before going out.
"Ed-kun! I'm coming in!" She called from the other side of the door. She heard Edward move about and sounded his affirmation. Winry
went in her room thinking how ridiculous it was that she was the one asking permission to enter her own room. She wasn't prepared for
what she saw. She felt her breath stuck in her throat. Edward was standing in front of her mirror tying his into a braid wearing a black
loose pants and no shirt on. "Gawd he has a body of a god!" She thought wildly. Edward noticed that Winry was rooted to her place and
openly staring at him, AGAIN! He grinned wickedly. "Are you trying to melt me Winry-chan?" He asked amusement evident in his voice.
Winry blushed crimson for being staring at him AGAIN! For the third time! "Curse him for being so handsome and so damn hot!" She
thought sourly. She silently walked to her closet and pretended not to notice Edward. Edward followed looked at her through the mirror,
his eyes following her movements. Her hair bounced naturally with her and her hips swayed seductively with each step she took. He felt his
body react and he stopped his train of thought and continued braiding his hair. Winry took out her usual black jacket and skirt from her
closet then placed it on top her bed. She heard Edward sigh in frustration. She turned to him; he was having a hard time braiding his hair
because he couldn't reach behind him. She chuckled. She walked to him and tugged his hair. "Ow!" Edward yelled out in pain. He
scowled at her reflection in the mirror; she just stuck out her tongue at him. She finished braiding his hair for him. They were silent for a
while, Edward looking at Winry through the mirror, as she was absorbed in her work. When Winry was done, she placed his braided
mane on the side of his shoulder and looked at his reflection on the mirror. He was staring at her as if he wanted to say something to her
then he grinned slyly. Winry gasped as she felt Edward held her right hand and then brought it close to his lips. He turned her hand over
and gently kissed her wrists, his eyes held hers. Winry blushed. "Arigatou Winry-chan." He softly said. He turned around to face her. He
really was taller than her because she had to look up at him to see his face. Holding her right hand with his real hand, his auto-mail hand
cupped her chin and leaned down. Winry tiptoed and met him halfway and their lips touched in a soft kiss. Edward moved back to look at
her face. He was lost in those beautiful blue eyes of hers. And Winry felt the same way too. His golden eyes looking at her with warmth
that melt her insides. "We should hurry." She softly whispered. Edward chuckled. "Yeah we should." He replied he placed a chaste yet
firm kiss on her lips that left her feeling breathless then continued to change and so did Winry.
Alphonse waited for them by the living room. When Winry saw him, she smiled. "You look handsome Al-kun." She meaningfully said.
Alphonse grinned sheepishly. He was wearing a red shirt with black on the neck and sleeves, printed in black on the back of the shirt was
the symbol of alchemy (hehehe…what can I do..i like that symbol) and on front was a transmutation circle, he also wore a black
long-sleeved undershirt. He paired this with loose khaki pants and white sneakers. (if I only I could draw so well, I would draw this to help
you guys get a better picture of Alphonse..Hehe). Winry walked to Alphonse, fixed his shirt, and then brushed up his hair a bit. "There."
She said. Alphonse smiled. "Arigatou Winry-chan." He replied. Edward came in with Pinako. "Here." Pnako handed the money and the
list of the ingredients to Winry. "Now I want you home early because I gotta bake those." Pinako said. Winry chuckled. "Yes Grandma.
Besides the money you gave me is just enough for the ingredients." Winry replied. "Now run along! And stay out of trouble!" Pinako
reminded as the three left.
"Does she have to remind us?" Edward grumbled. Alphonse and Winry laughed. "It sometimes helps coz it'd give you a heads up." Winry
said. "Those fan boys of yours Winry-chan are they dangerous?" Alphonse asked. Winry laughed. She looked at the two over her
shoulder then focused her eyes on Edward. "If they have competition." She teasingly said. A vein popped in Edward's head. Winry and
Alphonse laughed.
As they arrived at the city, a sight familiar to them came. A mob of Winry's fan boys came rushing towards their direction and shouts of
endearments directed for Winry could be heard. Veins popped out of Edward's head, "Not them again!" He hotly thought. He now
looked ready to kill. Alphonse noticed and sweat dropped. He pulled Winry aside to a safe zone. They heard the group of fan boys shout,
"Winry my love!" And this made Edward explode. "Stupid fan boys!" He yelled maniacally and clapped his hands together then touched
them to the ground. A huge thick wall emerged creating a barrier between the fan boys and them. The fan boys inevitably crashed painfully
against the wall. Winry and Alphonse sweat dropped as they looked at a seething Edward. The people around them stopped and looked
at the scene then they looked at Edward in awe. "Kefh! Come on Win-"Before Edward could finish the huge wall he created began to
crack then crumbled. Edward jumped back in shock. Five fan boys slightly taller and bigger than Edward trudged towards him with a
murderous look on their faces. Edward faced them with a smug smirk on his face. Alphonse sweat dropped worried for his brother.
"Ano…nee-san-" He began. He turned to Winry who shrugged. "He looks like he doesn't any help." She dismissively said. Alphonse
paled as he looked at the five fan boys' crowd around Edward. "You! Who do you think you are trying to stop us from getting close to
our Winry-chan!" Fan boy 1 demanded.
"Hey pipsqueak! Better back off! She's mine!" Fan boy 2 threatened. Veins popped out of Edward's head. "Pipsqueak?" He said in a low menacing voice.
"Yeah! Pipsqueak! Or should we say shorty1" Fan boy 3 teased.
"Their doomed." Winry predicted. Alphonse nodded in agreement.
Edward was furious now you could see the fire in his eyes and could feel the energy cackling through him. "What's the matter bean boy?
Lost your tongue?" Fan boy 4 taunted. Edward exploded. (imagine a nuclear explosion..haha!) He clapped his hands together then
touched them to the ground and two large hands emerged. The five fan boys screamed in fright and tried to run. "Oh no you don't! You're
not getting away!" Edward yelled looking so crazed. Alphonse and Winry just watched the whole scene not doing anything. The two large
hands caught four fan boys, two in each hand. Edward spied the fifth one crawling away, a deadly glint came to his eyes, and the fifth fan
boy cringed. Edward laughed like a lunatic. He clapped his hand together again touched them to the floor and caged the fifth fan boy.
Edward walked to them with lunatic's look in his eyes. "Who's the pipsqueak now eh?" He taunted. His hands still itched, he wanted to torture them oh he did.
Pipsqueak, bean boy, shorty! He felt his blood boil again. Before he could do another transmutation, Alphonse grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him away. "Now now nee-san you've had your fun." Alphonse lectured. Edward was kicking and spitting curses at the fan boys and at Alphonse.
"Let me go!...damn fan boys! I'll show em! Al! I'm warning you! Let me go!...Stupid fucking fan boys!..."
Winry watched the two with a smile. "Just like old times." She thought.
"Nee-san!"
"Let me go! I'm gonna rip them apart!"
"Yeah right!"
"What do you mean by that!"
"nothing!"
"Al!"
Winry laughed. "Just like old times alright."
Upon arriving at the bakeshop, Alphonse's eyes twinkled in delight as he saw the various treats. "Woooow." He said in awe. Edward and
Winry laughed at him. "He always did like sweets." Winry said. Edward nodded in answer. As Winry was browsing through the shop to
get the ingredients Alphonse was looking around the shops stopping here and there to look at the different pastries and looked for the ones
he already tasted. Edward was just sitting by the waiting chair. "Hmm… "I've tried this one and this one and this one." Alphonse said to
himself as he looked at the different tarts. He moved to another rack. Found in this rack were different cookies. He looked at them with a wide smile. "Kyaaa…cookies…" He softly said.
On the other side of the rack, there was a girl with shoulder length brown hair holding a basketful of the different pastries was looking at
Alphonse quietly stifling her giggles. Alphonse not noticing her continued with his quest of sweets. The girl followed him thinking he looked
so cute when his face would light up in a childish smile and when he made those childish sounds. Both not seeing where they were going
for they were so engrossed at what they were looking accidentally bumped into each other. The basket the girl was holding fell and the
pastries inside scattered. Alphonse looked surprised but he quickly bent down to retrieve the scattered pastries. "Gomen ne! I wasn't
looking!" He apologetically said. Alphonse looked up and gasped.
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AUTHORESS' NOTES:
-thesinner- mwahahaha! cliff hanger! Who is the mysterious browned hair girl that Alphonse just bumped into? Is she the one who would turn Alphonse's world upside down? Making him restless in his sleep? Find out! on the next chapter entitled "First Meetings" Mwahahaha! I'm evil! Alphonse liking sweets I just made that up! haha!
-thesinner- and oh I thank you so much for your reviews! sob! sob! you inspire me to continue with my stories! sob! sob! And I was thinking…on the later chapters of my story maybe I should let Envy and Wrath in eh? Just to give my story a huge twist! Mwahahahaha! And oh sorry bout my grammar and spelling sometimes I just get too caught up in the moment of creating my story I tend to forget to correct them! Hahaha!
