The past few days living with Edward had been hell.. Alphonse was easy and polite but Edward was TRYING to make it difficult. Not that he didn't like the kid, no he was like the son he never had.. or wanted for that matter. But when it came to digging through his stuff and drinking a huge bottle of coke at once Roy decided to set some ground rules for the boys.. well.. boy, because Alphonse actually made an effort to behave. So that afternoon he sat the boys down.

"Alright.. now I'm sure you're wondering why I called you here.." Roy began.. but was cut off by Edward.

"Well no shit! Hurry up I'm tired!" Ed yawned.

Alphonse nudged his brother. "Let the Coronel talk brother."

"As I was saying. I thought I'd set down a few rules- rule number one. Stop raiding my shit. Rule number two stop drinking all the pop. Rule number three show some freaking respect, this -IS- my house. Rule number four stop chatting with Havoc when he uses the military phone line. This is all directed at Edward because Alphonse has been easy. But you Ed.. you're goin' to jail!"

Roy was abit buzzed. Okay.. so he wasn't the best father figure but he did his best.. besides.. a man could have a drink once in awhile! He cared about the boys. He just didn't know alot about kids. He decided he might ask Hughes some questions later when Edward spoke finally.

"One- I won't raid your shit if you don't leave it out. Number two- you buy it I drink it. Number three you can't exactly kick me out now can you? I live here too for the nest few months. Number four, blame Havoc, I'm not the one on the Military lines." Edward crossed his arms, pleased with himself.

Roy sighed.. why did he have to be so difficult?! "I buy it for everyone to drink Edward, besides thats too much sugar for you. So that rule is set, got it? And I don't leave my stuff out. Stop looking through it. I have stuff hidden you do NOT want to see. Also I can't kick you out but its still my house and I'm encharged." (so hah) Roy inwardly added. Only because he was buzzed.. because.. he was really mature... right?!

Edward stood up and headed towards his room, "Whatever." and with that he slammed the door. Alphonse apologized and ran after his brother.

What could be eating at Ed? Okay.. he was a teenager. Could be hormones. He decided to call Hughes.. urgh.. he was not looking forward to his constant gushing over his little daughter. He sucked up his pride and called Hughes.

"ROOOOOOOOY! HEY! HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST PICTURES OF ELYSIA?!" Maes pretty much yelled over the other line.

"Hughes.. I'm calling about Edward. He's being difficult... not unlike usual but its driving me crazy!" Roy sounded distressed.

Much to his annoyance Hughes just laughed. "Well he's fourteen and stuck in an apartment, what do you expect?"

Roy bit his lip.. once he put himself in Eds shoes he felt the teen had a good excuse to be so pissy, but still! No reason to take it out on him! Sure, he wasn't the most sensitive man.. but what would you do if you had to spend four months with a disrespectful angsty teen.

"Just try talking to him, don't tease him as much and set down some rules. He looks up to you as a father Roy. Just give him some time to ajust." and with that Hughes hung up. HUGHES HUNG UP! IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ROY WHO HUNG UP!!!

Edward was lying on his bed, his little brother on the floor. They were talking silently, heads together.

"Listen Al this is holding back our goal-" Edward began.

Alphonse shook his head. "its only for a few months Ed. You know you like Roy. He's helped us alot. You should try to be nicer to him. He's kind of like a dad- and don't give me that look you know its true!"

Edward had given his younger brother a dirty look. He knew it was true, but stubborn as he was he wouldn't admit it. He longed for a parent, a father and a mother. But he and Al had their goal. And besides, that would only hold them back, they were fine the way they were!.. now all he had to do was convince himself.. grah, when did things get so confusing?!

Alphonse had left a few minutes ago. His head perked up as the door opened. "Al?" he muttered hopefully.. no it was just coronel bastard.

Roy sat on the bed next to Edward, the teen looked downright depressed. "Edward? Listen I know you're not happy about living here but theres no reason to sulk.. I just want you to try and behave a ltitle for me I know it hasn't been easy for you.. But-" Roy wasn't good at the sympathy thing.. but he was getting worried, Edward had been in his room alot lately.

Edward mumbled. "I'm sorry.."

Roy gaped.. had he heard right? "For what?"

"I'm sorry.." Edward repeated solemly. pulling something from under his pillow..

Roys eyes widened..

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TEEHE, cliffy.. what did Ed have that he would be so sorry about?! And why would he tell Roy? Questions .. questions...

please reveiw and tell me what you think!