On the day of the ball
Noah was asked to go to the ball with Edward. She wore a light blue coloured evening gown that is a little low-cut. Once she walked out of her room, Edward smiled and his face went a little red.
Ed: Wow Noah. You look gorgeous (Scratched his head)
Noah: (smiles and blushes a little) Thank you...but you sure it isn't too over?
Ed: Nonsense! You look absolutely fabulous! Come on, let's go!
In the Ball
When they reached the ball, there was a man standing outside holding a list. He looked bored.
Man: (Expressionless) Your name please
Ed: Edward Elric
Man: Right this way in sir
He gestured them in.
Edward walked in with Noah tagging behind. He suddenly stop and bended his arms, smiling charmingly at Noah, he said, "Come on."
Noah, being a little mesmerize with his smile, shyly nods her head and took his arm. They then entered the ball.
Right after they stepped in, Al walked towards them with a lady companion walking behind, her face seems a little flushed. When she saw Ed, she politely smiles and stood there.
Al: Wow Noah, you look really beautiful tonight
Noah: (smiles) Thanks
Ed: I see that you have a companion tonight. When will you take her home anyway?
Al: I-I have to wait till she's ready...
Ed: (Smiles happily) Al my boy, you've grown up (Gave him a small punch on his arm)
Al: (smiles awkwardly) Oh speaking of that, guess who I saw a moment ago?
Ed: Who?
Al: Winry, she was with a guy, you know the one that we saw the other time
Ed: Really? Where is she?
Al: I saw her at the drinks corner just now, but I'm not sure whether she is still there or what. But...Nii-san...I have to say that she's really really beautiful tonight, it's totally different from the Winry we know... (Found him in a daze, turns his head and saw Winry) Nevermind...I've lost him
Edward stared at Winry, he couldn't take his eyes off of her. She was wearing a sleeveless light purple evening gown with a flower embroided to it. Her frinch was combed behind and the rest of her hair was combed into a bun, most of which was purposely let down. She was wearing make-up also, though simple, it really brought up all her charm. Much to his unknown, he muttered out:
"She's beautiful..."
Noah was right beside him, she turned her head towards him, watching his expression change. Her heart sank and she was almost going to cry.
Al: (waved his hand in front of Edward) Nii-san! (*Click*)
Ed: (shook his head) Huh? What? Oh. Noah, let me get you something to drink, wait here (walked off to the drink's corner)
Al: Obviously going to look for her...
Noah frowned.
Edward stood beside Winry and coughed a little, hoping that she would notice, which she didn't, she seems to be in deep thoughts. He coughed louder, but still, she didn't response. He sighed and finally spoke.
Ed: What are you doing here?
Winry: (Shocked) You scared me...Rick's the organiser of this ball so of course I'm here
Ed: What? He's the organiser? No wonder the ambiance suck. And look at the food here. Is it even palatable?
Winry: Why do you keep finding faults in Rick?
Ed: I'm just pissed off with your taste in men
Winry: Why must you be pissed? We barely even know each other!
Ed: Can't stand your stupidity, that's all
Winry: What?! (grin) Or...is it that you are in love with me?
Ed: (Blushed and shook his head hardly) What? No! Don't be ridiculous! Like I'll like someone like you! And look at you! What are you wearing? Bad taste in man and also bad taste in clothes.
Winry: I look beautiful, don't I? Oh...Look at you, your face is so red
Ed: Hell no! Well. If this place is cooling, my face wouldn't be so red
Winry: Whatever...Well you excuse me...I have to go to the washroom (walked off)
Edward: (thinking) Why can't I just tell her that she's beautiful instead of making snide remarks at her and that weirdo? Argh! I'm so stupid!!!
Just then, Noah walked towards Ed and gave him a small smile.
Noah: You told me to wait for you there but you were taking a really long time, so I came here to see whether if you need any help
Ed: Oh. Drinks! Yea...I forgot. Sorry Noah.
Noah: (smiles) It's okay, who...were you talking to just now?
Ed: W-Winry
Noah: You...like her?
Ed: (kept quiet)
Noah: (Blushed, forlorn expression) Edward...there's something that I have been meaning to tell you
Ed: What is it?
Noah: I...I love you
Ed: (Eyes widen) Wh-What?
Noah: Edward...I've been carrying a torch for you since the first time we met...I really hope you can give me a chance...as well as a chance for yourself...
Ed: I-
Noah: (Grabbed his arm) Can't you see that she already has a boyfriend? She doesn't love you!
Ed: But-
Rick: (Holding the microphone) Hello everyone, thanks for coming to my ball tonight, I hope you guys are having an enjoyable night. Apart from all these, I have something very important to announce. I, Rick carter, is going to propose to this really beautiful girl tonight
Ed: (shocked) What?
Rick: I hope everyone of you will be my witness. I love this girl like I have never loved before. She is the most wonderful, sweetest girl that I have ever met and possibly the only person that I will ever love (walked towards a lady, kneeled down, place his hand into his pocket and took out a gold diamond ring) So, what do you say, marry me?
Ed: (Confused) What? Isn't it supposed to be Winry?
That lady shyly nods her head and took the diamond ring. Everyone cheered and the couple hugged.
Noah: Ed-
Ed: (Removed her hands from his arm) Sorry Noah, I have to attend to something else. Wait here. (rush off)
Her eyes were filled with tears as she watched Edward walked away.
Just then, the music start and everyone was dancing.
Ed: (walked around, trying to look for Winry) What a boring song... (Looks around, saw Winry alone)
Al: Nii-san, go ask her to dance
Ed: Huh? Wait-
Al: (Pushed him towards her) Hurry up!
Ed: (Scratched his head and walked towards Winry) You...care for a dance?
Winry: (looked at him and nodded awkwardly) S-Sure...
Ed placed his hand on Winry's waist and gently held her hand, this made Winry blush a little. Winry did likewise and they begun to dance.
Ed: (tried to tone down the awkward atmosphere) the music is pretty good, right?
Winry: It's rather boring...actually
Ed: Ha Ha Ha (thinking) Should have spoken the truth...
Winry: Your automail, is it fixed yet?
Ed: Y-Yea...Erm. What happened to you and that Rick guy?
Winry: We...broke up
Ed: What?
Winry: We broke up a few days ago...he proposed and I said I wasn't ready yet and then a day later, he suggested that we break up cause' if I wouldn't marry him, someone would. I agreed to go to the ball with him because he couldn't find a date and the lady that he have his eyes on, isn't free because she already agreed to go with her boss
Ed: That bastard-
Winry: No, no...it wasn't his fault...I was partly to blame...I told him about my feelings towards him and my feelings towards...somebody else
Ed: Who?
Winry: I've been having frequent dreams about...something that is really really unfamiliar to me...It seems like a different world where there is a dog and an old lady...and there was this yellow haired guy who always makes me angry and I'll always hit him with a wrench...I couldn't see his face but...whenever I wake up from the dream...my heart will ache and I'll cry for no good reason...Then that guy's face, though really blur, will keep appearing
Ed: (thinking) Wait...That guy she is talking about...is me? Does that mean that she likes...me?
Winry: I could fall in love with a guy in my dream...It's pretty amusing, right?
Ed: No...it isn't...
Winry: Huh?
Ed: Listen. Winry. It takes me a lot of courage to say this. I...I....actually like...even to an extend of love...yo- (accidentally got pushed down)
The person turned and asked, "Sorry, you alright?"
Edward: (smile, now lying on top of Winry) Yea. Don't worry about that (turned to face Winry) You-
Just when he turned, their lips gently brushed against each other. Both of them widened their eyes, obviously in shock, and moved away from each other.
Edward: S-Sorry...I didn't mean to-
Winry: I-I's okay...I-I er...have to go now... (Stood up and walked away)
Edward: (thinking) Shit! She must really hate me now...maybe she'll even think that I'm a...a...pervert???Wait. I must explain to her...But what if she thinks that I'm trying to take advantage of her? (Imagining)
Winry at the balcony was looking at the stars. Edward walked in and straight away held her.
Edward: Hey
Winry: What-
Edward: (touch her lips) Shh...let's just enjoy the beautiful scenery and continue from just now, shall we? (moves closer)
Winry: (pushed him away) Don't touch me you pervert!
Edward shook his head hardly and got back to his feet. He thought, "Still...I have to explain to her...It was just an accident...I'm sure she'll understand...I think." (Walks over to the balcony where Winry have just headed to)
Winry: (pressed against her chest) What just happened? Why is my heart pounding so quickly?
Edward: Er...Winry
Winry: (turned and saw him, then immediately turned to face the sky so as to cover her blushing face) Wh-What?
Edward: Sorry about just now...It was just an accident...I didn't mean to...erm...kiss you
Winry: You didn't mean to? What was that supposed to mean?
Edward: I mean...that was a pure accident...someone pushed me and I fell so please don't get mad...
Winry: Was the kiss that bad?
Ed: Well...yes?
Winry: (Punched him) Bad? You dare say it was bad???
Ed: WELL OF COURSE IT WAS BAD! BECAUSE IT WAS A FREAKIN' ACCIDENT!
Winry: I'm getting out of here
Just when she was about to leave, Edward pulled her and pushed her towards the wall. He smack his hand beside her to prevent her from leaving.
Winry: (shocked) What do you think you are doing?
Edward moved closer. Without hesitation or any sign of warning, he kissed her, right on the lips.
Winry widen her eyes but slowly closed it and return the kiss.
The music in the ballroom was loud but totally slient to them, all they could hear was their heartbeat. A few moments later, they slowly parted. Edward whispered, "I love you." Winry smiled and whispered back, "I love you too..." She then gently embraced him.
5 years later
Winry: Addie! Don't run so quickly and take care of your brother!
Addie: Okay Okaasan!
Winry, now 25 years old was happily married to Edward.
During this 5 years became a successful researcher and since lived a blissful life with Winry, his 3 years old daughter and a 2 years old son.
Edward: Don't worry, he won't fall, he's just like me
Winry: (Sigh) That is what I'm worried about, will he not be able to grow tall?
Edward: What did you say?!
Winry: (Giggle) Just kidding, but...5 years passed so quickly and without realising, they've grown
Edward: (Place his arm around her and kissed her cheek) No worries, they'll grow up to be really fine adults
Winry smiles.
The kids are like a bond to us, telling us that we are meant to be and are inseparable.
We will live a happy and blissful life because of the strong bond we have for each other.
I love you Winry, even till death do us apart.
THE END
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