Al: Hello! We're now at 10 chapters! Only six more to go! Thank you guys for reading and reviewing this far! Ok, with that out of the way.
-You know she doesn't own FMA
-She doesn't own
-Pieces by Red (Sung by Edward)
-In Your Arms by Stanfour feat. Jill (Sung by Winry and Kayden to make Edward jealous)
Note: I would like to advise you listen to the songs listed while the character sings it in the story.
Enjoy Chapter 10! Also, I'm ending the whole "Getting along Week" with this chapter. Everything else will go back to normal after this; the reason being is because Brother and Winry are getting along really well.
Chapter 10: What Hurts The Most (Last Day)
Ed's POV
"Why can't I get this?" I grumbled to myself as I look over my homework. Ever since that kiss, I haven't been concentrating. Now, Math and Science were my best subjects, but this is the first time where I don't get what to do. Stupid love…why does it have to happen? I growl in frustration and put my homework aside for bit while I go and get a snack. I head downstairs only to find Sage and Al snuggling together on the couch while watching something other than 'Cats'. I decide not to disturb them and head to the kitchen. While I'm pouring myself a cup of orange juice, I stop and realize something; I'm hanging out with Winry today. I quickly chug down the juice and I run up the stairs. Once I get to my room, our house phone rings. I hesitate about answering it, before I hear Al has already answered.
"Brother! It's for you!" Al calls from downstairs.
"I got it." I answer back and grab the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Edward, it's me Winry." The person on the other line spoke.
"Hey, what's up?" I ask while I undress, putting the phone on speaker.
"I was just wondering if I can bring someone along with us to that Karaoke place you were talking about." I stop for a moment, and then I grab the phone and put it back to talk.
"Who is this person you're going to bring along?" I ask cautiously.
"I was wondering if Kayden could come with us; if that's alright with you. If not, that's fine" There was a long pause as I absorbed what she just said.
"Hello? Edward?"
"Oh, sorry Winry; um, yeah. He can come." I say silently.
"Great. Now how are going to get there?"
"We're walking. I'll pick you both up at 7:00." I suggested.
"Ok then. We'll see you at 7:00."
"Yeah," I sigh. I hang up and finish getting ready. Why did I say yes for the Bad Boy Mechanic to join us? Damn, I'm such a dumbass. I can tell that Winry likes this guy. Well, for one thing; Winry and I were enemies back then, but that's all in the past.
I head downstairs to find both Al and Sage sleeping in each other arms. I smile at the two of them and I turn off the movie they were watching. I look at the clock and head out to the front door. While I get my shoes on, I see something moving in front of me and I let out a small shriek. I really hate mice… (This is the basis for a short story I'm writing called "Of Mice and Ed.) I shake it off once I head out the door and walk all the way to Winry's.
Once I reach her doorstep, my hands start to shake. Why am I so nervous? This is Winry we're talking about. My shaking hands ring the doorbell and I wait patiently. The door opens and before my eyes is the most beautiful girl in the world.
"Hi." Was all I could say as I blush in embarrassment; I hope she doesn't notice.
"Hey," she greets with a smile. "Kayden, Edward's here!" Winry calls out as Kayden silently walks up behind her.
"Hey." He greeted silently and walked out with Winry in tow.
"So, why did you invite him to come with us again?" I whispered to Winry.
"Because he told me he never does anything on Fridays and I felt bad. So I asked if he can come with us and he agreed." She whispered back. I couldn't help but frown at that statement. We walk in silence for the rest of the way, until I see the place.
"Hey guys! We're almost there!" I called over to Winry and Kayden and they both smile and catch up with me. Once we get there, we order our food and flip through the song book.
"Hey Pipsqueak is that you?" I growl at the voice, but replace it with a smile.
"Hey Roy, what are you doing here?" I ask, my face hiding the disdain at his presence.
"I'm here on a double date with Riza, Havoc and his date, Rebecca." Roy simply replied.
"Great…" I sigh.
"Hey, mind if we join you and your new friends?"
"Well, actually I…"
"Thanks buddy! I'm glad we're friends." Roy pats me on the back and asks his group to sit with us. I fume with anger, but quickly calm myself once the food comes around. Once Roy and his group order their food, I skim through the song book once more, while doing so; my eyes keep looking at Winry, who is talking to Kayden. I roll my eyes at their interactions. They're saying they're Mechanic project partners? Yeah right. My eyes land on the perfect song and I request it. Once I do, I can't stop shaking about the fact I'm gonna sing in front of EVERYONE.
"Ok, let's have Edward Elric up here singing 'Pieces'." The emcee announced. The people around me cheered as I take a deep breath and get on the stage.
"Uh, hi, this is my first time doing this, so please go easy on me." Everyone around me chuckled.
"You can do it, Edward!" I hear Winry cheer for me, and I can't help but smile. The song starts playing and I wait patiently as the intro goes on.
I'm here again
A thousand miles away from you
A broken mess, just scattered pieces of who I am
I tried so hard
Thought I could do this on my own
I've lost so much along the way
What no one knows is that I'm singing this because of my feelings for Winry. I've heard this song many times before; I even know the lyrics by heart. Once I get to the chorus, that's when I stare at her.
Then I see your face
I know I'm finally yours
I find everything I thought I lost before
You call my name
I come to you in pieces
So you can make me whole
I've come undone
But you make sense of who I am
Like puzzle pieces in your hand,
Then I see your face
I know I'm finally yours
I find everything I thought I lost before
You call my name
I come to you in pieces
So you can make me whole!
I tried so hard! So hard!
I tried so hard!
Then I see your face
I know I'm finally yours
I find everything I thought I lost before
You call my name
I come to you in pieces
So you can make me whole
So you can make me whole
I finish singing the song, and everyone in my table just stares at me in amazement; then they stand and cheer for me.
"Wow, shrimp! I didn't know you can sing." Roy pats me on the back…hard.
"Thanks, I guess." I give him a small smile and sit back down.
"Hey Winry, why don't we sing together?" Kayden suggested, and my blood starts boiling.
"Sure," she gives him a sweet smile and they go and request a song.
"I'm going to go request a song myself." Roy stands and strides to where Kayden and Winry went. I sit silently, wishing I would sing a duet with Winry, but probably never getting that chance now.
"Hey, Edward, what's wrong?" I turn to see Riza looking at me, a concerned look on her face.
"I don't want to talk about it." I simply replied.
"By the looks of things, you sure look at Winry a lot now, do you?" I couldn't help but blush. I swallow my pride and look at her.
"Are you in love with her?" Riza whispered to me. I nod my head slowly and her face lights up.
"I knew it. You couldn't stop looking at her for one week straight last week!" Riza exclaimed.
"Will you just shut up about it? I don't think she would go for someone like me; I mean, we were enemies before, right? Now, she's my friend, and I don't want my feelings ruin our friendship." I whisper back.
"Oh, I see. Well, if you don't tell her how you feel now, it will be too late. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to request a song." She stands and walks to the emcee. I sigh just as he announces that Kayden and Winry are up next.
Kayden:
I'll keep going on
It's just another one
With another song
Wants to be the only one for you
Just another guy
Blinded by your smile
Just a lonely heart
Can't stand this aching feeling we're apart, apart
Kayden actually didn't sound to
Winry:
Let me sleep in your arms
Let me breathe this clean bright light surrounding you
I know I'm not smart
But still I'm trying hard
Let me be your guard
Protecting you, my angel, from the dark
Kayden:
I will not pretend
That I'm just a friend
My deliverance
Will you think about me every now and then
When I call again
Winry:
Let me sleep in your arms
Let me breathe this clean bright light surrounding you
Kayden:
Let me dream in your arms
Let me breathe this clean bright light surrounding you
Winry:
Let me sleep
In your arms
Both:
Let me breathe
In your arms
Let me sleep
This clean bright light surrounding you
In your arms just in your arms
They finish in the song, and I look at them in disgust. I get up and pay my portion and leave the restaurant, not caring if anyone noticed.
Winry's POV
I can't believe I sang with Kayden! It's like a dream come true. Once I get off the stage, I noticed that Edward left. Now why would he leave? I shake the feeling off when they announce Roy was going to sing next. I didn't know he could sing. He goes up to the stage with pride shown on his face as he takes his place. But once the lyrics leave his lips…well, let's just say it sounded like a cat dying. Once he gets to the chorus, I clasped my hands over my ears to take out the sound
Roy:
Just one kiss and I will be hooked to her fire
Her flames are surrounding me now
As we watch as they light up the sky
We must stand up and fight
Cause this love is not a game to me
We'll survive
And start an uprising
You can ignite (you can ignite)
Stand and fight (stand and fight)
Don't cave in (don't cave in)
So Let the Games begin
"Dear God! When is this going to stop?" Rebecca cried. Havoc had that same expression on his face and they both left. Riza does the same and leaves the cash to pay. I look at Kayden and he shrugs; so we both stand, pay our portion and leave.
"Wow, I never knew he was tone deaf." Kayden laughed, and I joined him. We walk together back to my house, where he wishes me a goodnight and we schedule another day to work on our project. I thank him and he leaves. I walk into the house and get ready for bed, but thinking about doing something before bed. Since this is my last day on my probation to help grandma, I decide to watch a movie. I pick my favourite chick flick, (yes, I have a girly side) which is Titanic, and cozy myself up next Den. The movie may be three hours long, but it always brings me to tears. About an hour into the movie, my eyes become tired and I fall asleep.
You won't believe what I was dreaming about until I tell you.
Roche: Yay, cliff hangers! I just love 'em. Please don't hate me, but I will update ASAP. Please review your thoughts.