Okay, so for the record...we are not dead ^^
we've just been busy...like i failed my trig test and have to retake it in August...and Meep...well...she working on a good one (Trust me!)
Also for those of you contest winners! DONT GIVE UP ALL HOPE! Please!
hehe...you see I've had a bit off a problem with plot bunnies lately and I've had more time to write stories in notebooks rather than on my computer...which now has lead to much typing needed by me...(I'm working on it -.-) I'm working on your requests, it just takes a lot of thought (oh and Sanda427 i just have to type yours up, its 25 pages written in small handwriting with LOTS of side notes, I'm half through it currently!)
I'm sorry I've kept you in suspense for so long, i truly do feel bad (horrible, really)
This chapter contains some light fun making of Winry and Pinako...^^ had fun with that i did!
i hope you enjoy!
(~/Roy\~)
After starting dinner, a simple stew; I walked back into the living room area where Edward now lay.
The decorative afgan acting again as a blanket for him. A few lamps nearby on, TV on a low tone. All as a precaution.
(~/Flashback\~)
I dropped my wet wrinkled dress shirt on the floor beside me. Rummaged through y suitcase looking for something simple to wear. Once I found a undershirt I turned around while putting it on…and found Edward staring at me.
He was lying in bed, head barely propped up on a pillow, hair in a slightly messed up braid. Blushing a bright red in the dim lighting.
Then I realized that I had just totally barged in without telling, knocking, or asking if I could come in... I in turn felt the dustings of a blush fill my cheeks.
"Oh, um, Ed, I-I forgot you were here…"
Ed got this sad look in his eyes. I was about to apologize again, when his breathing quickened.
His eyes widening darting to mine full of panic and fear. His breathing kept getting faster.
My own eyes widened, trying to figure out what was happening before taking action.
'It's not a heart attack, he doesn't have asthma…though he has been through some rather traumatic experiences as of late…'
Then it dawned on me.
Edward had been left in the dark quiet room, and as far as we know at the moment, he was alone. For six months. Alone.
That could easily drive anyone insane. But Edward's strong mentally, however…he's been through so much…
Alone.
The word echoed in my mind. Till it came to me, he's feeling abandoned.
My little, sweet Edward, now has abandonment issues…and for all that's happened….I can understand easily.
"Oh, Ed…" I whispered softly before rushing to his side sitting him up. Holding him close, rubbing his back; trying to show him that it was alright and he wasn't alone. Whispering to him, that I was there, I realized he was crying...my heart broke.
His breathing soon slowed, till he started to sob. He wrapped his arm around me tight.
"Roy?"
His voice was rough from his panic attack. I softly hummed a response to let him know I was listening.
"P-Please don't l-leave me a-alone,…d-don't f-forg-get me."
My heart broke again at how sad and broken he sounded. I 'shh'-ed him as he hiccuped.
"I won't leave, I could never truly forget you, Ed. I promise," Fully meaning every word.
He started to slump against me after a little while. I felt Ed shift his head and felt soft lips on my neck. Ed sighed and buried his head deep into my neck and whispered lightly, "I love you." Before nodding off.
(~/End Flashback\~)
I sighed, looking back at Edward before walking towards the Rockbell's bookcase.
Selecting one about automail I headed back to a comfy chair near Ed's head. The book was huge to say the least. I could tell this was probably one of the most complicated books the Rockbells' probably have on automail…but it mattered not. I began to read.
I wanted to know more about automail. I knew the basics; automail replaces lost limbs. The surgery is extremely painful, and when you connect or re-connect the limbs to the port it sends out large waves of pain.
I wanted, no needed to know more about automail. I needed to know what I could do for Edward.
…There was so much information. I couldn't believe that Ed's mechanic learned all this at such a young age, and was able to apply it to Ed.
I now had a new found respect for her.
After trying to store all the information for an hour, barely ten pages in, I groaned.
My hand that was once propping my head up was now covering it in frustration.
I heard a soft chuckle coming from the couch.
My eyes flew open, and I frowned slightly, glaring at Edward as he laughed at me.
"Roy," Ed's voice paused for a minute before continuing, "That's a bit of a tough book. There are easier ones to read."
I shook my head at him, sighing before saying, "I want to know how to take care of you now and later on, when we are back in Central, or the East or wherever we are." I said the last bit to comfort him, and let him know I wasn't planning on leaving him anytime soon.
Edward was tilting his head back, looking at me upside down from his position on the couch. His molten gold eyes softening. He had a small, sincere smile on his face before it turned into a full blown grin.
"Roy, Winry didn't even read that book…or any of the others."
"Huh?"
"Granny didn't either."
"What do you-?"
"Al and I bought that one for them three years ago, they said they couldn't understand most of it.
I didn't bother with a response, I just stared with a confused expression.
"Winry and Granny learned pretty much everything from that book over there," Edward continued in absolute seriousness, while pointing to the work table that was on the other side of the room.
I blinked curiously, before standing up and walking over to the workspace.
The book was cover down, and looked to be well used. It's black and yellow cover was fading.
I picked it up and strode back to my chair, sitting down I turned the book to look at the front cover.
I frowned.
Ed probably busted his gut laughing.
The cover read, 'Automail for Dummies.'
I completely take back what I said about her.
hehe i definitely had tons of fun...
anywho the next chapter (which should be up either tomorrow or the next day (i swear this time!))
things get a little more heatedbetween Ed and Roy *raises eyebrow* hehe to see what tune in =P
Next time,
~Feli-chan~