Edsgrl16: Will Roy finally tell Edward he loves him?

Yami: That, boys and girls, is the true question of life.

Edsgrl16: Seriously, though. We have no idea.

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Roy walked over to Edward's room at 8 a.m., not finding the boy anywhere else in the house. He started to knock on the door before noticing the post-it note beside his hand. "Went to buys some new clothes," Roy read, opening the bedroom door. "Be back later to make dinner." Roy snapped, the note quickly turning to ash. He picked up the piece of paper on Edward's bed, skimming over his scratchy handwriting. A frown slowly grew on his face.

I'm such an idiot. Why did I even ask?! Mustang kissed me again and all I wanted to know was how he felt. I wanted…no, needed to know he wasn't just using me. Wasn't just gonna toss me aside when he was done. I actually expected Mustang to give me an answer, not just stare at me like I'm some sort of idiot!! Maybe Al's right. Maybe I've fallen in love with that bastard without even realizing it. I don't know anymore. All I know right now is that I want Roy…wait, when did I start calling him that? Well, anyway, for some reason, all I want is for Roy is kiss me like he did yesterday and tell me he loves me. I'm not sure I'll ever get that wish, though…


5:30 p.m.

Edward walked out of a store in the new clothes he'd just bought, a bag in his hand. He was wearing a pair of blue jeans, a white T-shirt with a black Flammel's cross on one shoulder, black and red sneakers, and a denim jacket. Wonder if Roy is home from work yet, Edward thought, unlocking the front door of the house. He kicked off his sneakers and tossed his keys onto the coffee table, leaving his bag by the front door. "Roy!"

No answer. Weird. He should be home by now.

The doorbell rang, interrupting his thoughts. Did Roy forget his keys? Edward thought, kicking his bag out of sight as he opened the door.

"Is Roy here?"

Standing in front of Edward was a tall blonde woman, her hair curled out and streaked with black. Under a long black leather jacket, she had on a blue minidress and black leather knee-high boots. "Hello?" she asked again, waving her hand in front of Edward's face. "Is Roy here?"

Edward couldn't seem to form words, little sputtering noises coming out instead.

"Maxine?"

Both Edward and the blonde woman turned to see Roy standing behind them, a look of utter confusion on his face. "Roy, baby!" Maxine exclaimed, throwing her arms around her neck.

"Wh-what are you doing here?" Roy asked, looking back at the blonde still standing in the doorway. "I thought you'd moved to East City."

"I missed you, Roy, baby," Maxine purred, running a finger along his cheek. "I thought we could pick up where we left off." She pressed her lips to Roy's in a harsh kiss, not caring that Edward was silently watching.

I knew it, the blonde thought, bowing his head.

"No!" Roy pushed Maxine away, looking back at Edward.

"No?" Maxine repeated, her hands on her hips. "What do you mean, no?"

"Maxine, I can't get back with you," Roy told her. Edward's eyes met his and stayed. "I'm already in love with someone else."

I-In…love…? Edward thought.

Maxine looked back at the blonde, sneering as she looked back at Roy. "Him?!" she screeched. "He's what, 12?! Roy, I can give you more than that little pipsqueak!!"

Roy noticed that Edward had ignored the pipsqueak comment and turned his gaze to Maxine. "Yes, him," he said. "He's 19 and all I've ever wanted and all I'll ever need."

"And to think I was ever attracted to you!!" Maxine screamed. Her hand came up and slapped Roy, leaving an angry red mark as she stormed off.

"Are you okay?" Edward asked in concern as Roy walked back inside. "Here. Hang on a minute." The blonde disappeared for a few seconds, reappearing with a towel of ice.

"I should've told you yesterday, Ed," Roy said, wincing slightly as the towel touched his cheek. "I love you. I love you more then you could imagine."

Edward smiled. He leaned down and gave Roy a chaste kiss. "I think I love you, too," he whispered. Roy gave a small smile as Edward grabbed his bag and headed upstairs.

"What's in the bag?" he called.

"You'll see!" Edward called back. "Tomorrow!!" His door closed.

Roy smiled and leaned his head back, still feeling the blonde's shy kiss.

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