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Chapter 7

Armstrong entered a noisy classroom early one morning. It looked like most of his students are now comfortable with each other. His presence was already enough for the students to automatically keep quiet, so there was no need for him to call their attention.

"Good morning, students! For today's homeroom class, you'll be electing your class officers!" Some people started talking and mumbling with excitement about the class election, but Armstrong continued. "But before that, you will be having new seating arrangements. Since the teachers, even myself, don't know all of you, you'll be having a seat plan to follow so us teachers can pin-point you." By that, students started groaning and murmuring to each other.

Even Winry was dissappointed that she was to be separated from Ed. Again, she blushed at that thought,
but she was more concerned about the possibility that Ed might be sitting next to Rose.

I'd die on the spot if that were to happen. She thought. She wasn't even aware of this feeling; This feeling of jealousy, of being.. possessive.

Armstrong was now holding a piece of paper and started calling out names and pointing them to their designated seats. Winry heard Ed's name called out. She looked at him, and he was already looking at her. His golden eyes fixed on hers. He gave a smile and stood up. Please don't be beside Rose. Please of be beside Rose. Winry repeated in her head. Then Armstrong pointed his finger to a front row seat. A seat beside Rose.

Something inside Winry exploded. She stood up, screamed, and kicked her desk to the side. But then again, that all just happened in her mind. She saw Rose's smiling face as Ed sat beside her.

Yeah, you like that. Don't you Rose?
She thought bitterly. She shook her head and just tried not to think about it. Then she heard her name being called. She stood up and hoped for the best. And by best, I mean to be placed beside Ed.

But Armstrong pointed to a desk at the second to the back row (there are 4 rows). Her heart sank.
At least it's beside Paninya. She sighed and sat to Paninya's left, who gave her a big smile.
She returned that smile with a faint one.

Armstrong called out a few more names before the seating arrangements were finally finished.
"Okay! Now that you're all settled down, we can begin electing!" He boomed. The room was now filled with excited voices. Armstrong started writing on the board.

President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Winry wasn't paying attention anymore. She'd usually be, but now she just wasn't in the mood.
She was feeling all down in the dumps. Why do I even feel this way? Stupid teenage hormones! She thought.
What am I even saying? I knew it all this time! I like Edward Elric..

At first she was shocked when she said that in her mind. But after a while she actually felt a lot better.
That she finally admitted to herself that this is what she feels about Ed. Great! Now I'm in a love triangle! She thought, irritated about Rose. When her attention went back to what was happening around her, two names were already written on the board.

President: Kain Feury
Vice President: Maria Ross
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Was I lost in thought THAT long? She thought. She examined the names on the board.
She met Feury during the activity on their first day of school. He's the geeky looking guy with glasses, but he's rather very friendly. She hasn't met Maria Ross yet though, and wondered who she is. "Okay, now to nominate your secretary." Armstrong announced.

"I nominate Winry!" Paninya yelled beside her, her arm raised in the air.
"Oh no. There's no way I'm becoming secretary! I'm not into that much work!" Winry said to Paninya
"Too late!" Paninya said, sticking her toungue out. Amrstrong already wrote Winry's name on the board, along with the other nominees.
"Besides.." She added "You'd make a great class secretary!"
Winry groaned. "Fine... there are other nominees anyway, so I'm probably not gonna win."

- 2 minutes later -

"I can't believe I'm class secretary." Winry said
"Haha! See? People agree with me!" Paninya said, putting her hand on Winry's shoulder.

Meanwhile, Ed was looking back at her. Wow, Winry as secretary huh? Good for her. He can feel himself smiling.
Then an image of Winry in a secretary outfit popped into his mind. Her hair tied in a messy bun, glasses, long sleeves, tight skirt and all.
C-cute.. He thought, then HE blushed. He couldn't believe it himself, but he just did.

He stole another glance at Winry. Now a guy behind her was talking to her. Ed recognized him as Denny Brosh, whom he met before. He somewhat felt annoyed and just looked away. Rose noticed him looking at Winry's direction and frowned.

"Again, congratulations on becoming class secretary!" Brosh said to Winry
"Thanks, haha." she replied before facing the chalk board again.

End of Chapter!

I really wanted to add more heat to Ed's jealousy by making Brosh interested in Winry but that'd be sooo weird cause I think he looks cute with Ross, haha.. X3 anyway, thanks for all the reviews. I really appreciate it! hoorah