I have recently discovered that most of you think Ed has had a full recovery. This is not the case, as you shall see in this chapter. He has only been with Roy for a few days so far. I hate to say it, but he isn't cured yet. If he was, I would have no story to write. Well, I hope you guys like this new chapter! I tried to post it sooner but for unkown reasons, the site wouldn't let me...

Disclaimer: In my world, I own them. But, seeing as how this isn't my world, I don't. Ain't it sad? T.T

Chapter 7

After dinner, Roy sat down on the couch and stared at the fireplace. The room seemed warmer with Ed around. He never noticed the silence from before, but now he found it deafening. Ed was sitting across from him, nose in a book once again.

They hadn't talked much during dinner and Roy noticed that Ed hadn't eaten much again. He was glad the boy had eaten at all, but he wanted Ed to get better and he needed to eat.

Roy looked at Edward, who was now sleeping soundly with the book resting against his chest. He sighed. Ed looked so cute when he slept. Roy hated to admit it, but he had begun to have feelings for the young charge. It didn't surprise him though, the boy was beautiful. What he was surprised by, was that Ed had never had a girlfriend. Al had had Winry but, who did Ed have?

Roy shook himself out of his thoughts. He got up from his seat and walked over to the sleeping form. He bent closer to Ed, wrapping his arms around the boy. He slowly lifted the sleeping alchemist and carried him up the stairs, into his bedroom.

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Ed awoke in Roy's arms. He stayed still, not wanting to startle the man holding him. He liked the feeling that welled up inside him right then. It was peaceful and warm. He wished the feeling wouldn't go away, but he knew it would. Roy couldn't stay with him, could he?

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Roy placed Ed on his bed and turned to walk back downstairs when he stopped. He thought he heard a voice. It was ridiculous, he knew, because Ed was sleeping. Roy turned towards the door once more.

"R-roy?"

Roy turned to face Ed. He walked to the bedside and knelt down to look the boy in the eyes.

"What is it Ed?"

Ed blushed lightly.

"Could you stay here?" he asked softly. "I don't want to be alone right now."

Roy smiled gently, making Ed wish Roy did that more.

"Sure. I'll stay until you fall asleep."

Ed smiled. He slid over in his bed to allow room for Roy. Soon, Ed drifted off to sleep. For the first time since Al had been killed, he slept peacefully next to the one person he had never considered receiving comfort from before.

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Roy lay next to Ed on the bed. He watched Ed's chest rise and fall. He realized that Ed looked at peace and comfortable.

Roy silently wished that he knew the truth of his own feelings. He knew he liked the boy, but he liked a lot of people. He wanted to know what Ed meant to him. What Ed thought of him. If Ed felt the same way.

Roy had expected to wait until Ed fell asleep and leave for his own room, but his exhaustion stopped him. He simply felt too tired to move and he was very comfortable right where he was.

Resolving this, Roy stayed in the bed, next to Edward. Sleep claimed him and soon both men were dreaming.

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Ed woke up the next morning. He slowly opened his eyes and rubbed the sleep from them. He walked over to the window and pulled open the curtain slightly. He looked down into the street below and saw some people walking down the road, trying to get to work.

Roy groaned on the bed and rolled over, facing away from the light the window let in. Ed turned to face the man and walked over to Roy's side of the bed. He sat on the floor and stared at Roy's face. He looked so innocent while he was sleeping that Ed hated to wake the man.

Ed shook Roy's shoulders.

"Roy," he said softly. "Roy. It's time to get up."

Roy grunted and shifted to lie on his back. Ed stood and leaned over the sleeping form. He let a smile spread across his face while he continued to call to the man.

Suddenly, without warning, Roy's hands shot around Ed, pulling him down to Roy. Soon, Ed found his lips locked with his superior's. He didn't try to pull away, though. Instead, he leaned in closer and returned the kiss.

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Roy felt something soft on top of him. Wondering what it could be, he slowly opened his eyes. Ed, noticing that Roy's eyes were finally open, pulled away from the kiss. Roy's hands loosened their hold on the boy. When Roy looked at Ed, he was blushing.

"I was trying to wake you and you grabbed me." Ed offered in explanation. He was rubbing his left arm in nervousness and wasn't looking into Roy's eyes. "I'll just go take a shower while you get ready. I already ate so you just need to make breakfast for yourself today."

Roy nodded and got out of the bed. He watched Ed disappear into the bathroom and heard the shower turn on. He ran into his own room and changed into a clean uniform. He wished that he hadn't opened his eyes.

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As the warm water ran over Ed, he shivered. His hands were still tracing his lips where, not moments before, they had lain against Roy's. He then thought of the possibilities that Roy may be interested in him. Ed shrugged off the idea and chalked it up to Roy dreaming about one of his many past girlfriends. After a few minutes, he turned off the shower and got dressed. He brushed his hair and braided it in his normal fashion.

Roy called to him from downstairs, saying it was time to go. With that, Ed grabbed his red jacket and walked downstairs and into Roy's car. They headed for HQ in silence once again.

So, what do you guys think? Was it good? I hope so. I was actuall happy with this chapter. Please Review!

Ed: Damn that Roy! Why did he have to do that?

Roy: I was dreaming...

Ed: Of what?

Roy: I'm not telling you!

Me: Calm down Ed. You're starting to scare me!

Ed: Fine. But only if everyone reviews this time!

Me: Fair enough. I guess...

Roy: See you next chapter!