A/N: Well I'm sorry this is so late and please forgive the meager edit. I recently got a job and coupled with college midterms and essays... Whew, I've been rather pooped.
Chapter ten: I Promise
Lily stood, bracing herself upon the meager vanity in the small bathroom of the hospital room. Her leg hurt, she felt terribly weak, she felt utterly ashamed of what she'd done and almost couldn't breathe. She couldn't even look her brother or Izumi in the eyes this morning when she'd awoken.
Her pale face looked back at her and she could see it laughing, pointing a finger and calling her pathetic. She hated it and wished to scratch it out, mar it, make it go away. That wasn't her either and she didn't want to see…
"Lily?!" Ed called frantically. Suddenly the cracked door was yanked open. "What the hell are you doing out of bed?!" He snapped.
Lily sighed and lifted her hand to her face to touch the shadows beginning to form under her eyes. "If you want to yell-"
"Shut up," He snipped and slipped into the small bathroom behind her. She met his eyes in the mirror then looked away.
He sighed and stood behind her, placing his hands upon her hips so she could lean upon him. "I talked to Dad,"
She winced and very nearly cowered in the tiny corner behind the door.
"Since you're up I want you to get dressed. Izumi brought our things."
"Logan?" she whispered.
"He's in the waiting room with her." Ed replied.
Lily felt his warm hands upon her shoulders. "I'll carry you, you shouldn't be up, you might pull the stitches."
"It hurts,"
"Good," Ed said coldly. "May I ask you something?"
"What?"
"Do you want to die?"
Lily shook her head. "Not really,"
"Not really? What's that mean?"
Lily closed her eyes. A tear trickled down her cheek. "Sometimes I don't care if I do, sometimes I feel like I should have already, sometimes I wish I could trade my life to fix Mama. Then there are times I really want to hold on."
Ed was quiet a moment then turned her around gently. He lifted her chin. "What do you want now?"
Lily shook her head. "I don't know,"
"That's the most honest answer out of you I think I've gotten since I've been home." He took a deep breath and pulled her close. "I'm not going to lie to you, you've hurt us and we're all going to be angry with you. This… what you have been doing isn't okay Lily, but… But don't ever forget that we need you and love you."
Lily buried her face in his neck. "I'm sorry,"
He said nothing but kissed her head. Then slowly he pushed her away and gently lifted her. Lily clung to him as he carried her into the room and placed her upon the bed. "Can I even go home?"
"I spoke with the doctor, he didn't want you leaving yet but you're up and I got some medicine to make sure you don't get infection. We'll have to check in with Dr. Hiasen. He's already been called so there's no getting out of that, he even said he'd come to the house and hunt you down if he had too. I had to really talk the doctor into it, but we can go home. Dad's going to meet us halfway. Don't expect him to be happy to see you. You're in a lot of trouble."
Lily merely nodded and reached for her coat and pulled it close to her chest. She didn't want to be here, she didn't want to feel this empty and useless and it was escalated more so than before. It made her want nothing more than to curl up and cry but she couldn't. Some how she felt if she did she'd only be in more trouble than she was and it made her angry, angrier than she'd ever felt in her entire life.
It was that anger that made her move, made her get dressed and pull her hair out of her face, but she said nothing to Edward, only thanked Izumi for letting them stay then apologized for all the trouble she'd caused the woman, and asked if she could return to her house long enough to clean up her mess. It must have caused Edward some sort of grief for he scooped her up and carried her away, Logan trotting behind him faithfully.
The train ride to East City was filled with silent obedience on Lily's part, something that only made Ed hurt. He didn't want her to be quiet and obedient. Yes, she was in a sizeable amount of trouble but damn it her silent obedience had put them in this very position.
By the time they pulled into the station and placed her upon a bench to await their father, he was ready to smack her. She wouldn't even look him in the eye. It was disgusting.
Roy glanced at his pocket watch as his train neared East City. He didn't know what to feel anymore. On one hand he was scared and felt so guilty on the other he was furious. But he was so mixed up it just placed him in a foul mood all around and he just couldn't believe his daughter was capable of this!
He'd thought and wondered if it was something he'd done or if all of them had done something wrong, or if it all stemmed from things that'd happened to her when she was a child or perhaps it was a combination of all of it and Lily was simply at the edge of breaking. He didn't want her to be there, he didn't ever want her to feel the ground giving way beneath her feet while looking down into the void of a great chasm with nothing to break her fall or save her.
He was relieved to find both his children waiting upon a bench an hour later when his train pulled in. He'd figured they'd arrive before him and he hoped the wait hadn't been too long, at the most half a day.
He slipped on to the platform, dressed in civilian clothing and hid himself within the crowd of people de-boarding so he could watch them a moment. Ed sat rigidly, holding Logan's leash. Lily was still, barely breathing, pale as a ghost, only moving her hand to stroke the fur of her fox companion who sat in her lap. Neither spoke, neither looked at each other, and neither moved to get up. It was a sad sight to see the two so silent together as if the weight of the world hung heavily upon them. It wasn't them.
Roy sighed and made his approach, trying to figure out what to say. In the end it wasn't what he figured would be helpful in any regard. "I've already got our tickets, let's go."
Ed moved, Lily moved and before Roy knew it Ed was carrying Lily toward the train, Logan following. He hurried after them. "We're in a privet car, number two."
Ed just nodded and stepped upon the train, heading for the car and Roy was thankful that people moved out of the way.
Once they were alone, Roy asked, "Have you eaten?"
Lily turned to the window, gaining a glare from Edward, which was a little disturbing.
"This morning," Ed replied.
Logan let out of soft bark, pawing at Lily's knee. She pat the seat beside her and commenced petting him as soon as he was settled.
Roy didn't like it, she had a mouth, she knew how to use it. "Lily,"
"I ate," she replied a little frigidly.
"Good, I want to see the cuts." He ordered.
That gained him her eyes. "No,"
Brow perked with annoyance, he sat forward and caught her chin in his hand. "Now, this isn't an option." Her eyes glazed over with the beginnings of tears, her face colored with embarrassment and hurt, and her body began to tremble, but he didn't let go.
Slowly, Lily lifted the hem of her skirt with trembling hands. Slowly he tore his eyes from hers. His breath hitched in his throat painfully and his heart ceased its beat when he saw the damage. Her left thigh was bruised and bandaged. For a moment he couldn't look anywhere else, swallowing hard. But in the end his dark eyes traveled to her right leg, found four little scars, scars that he knew he'd help to carry for the rest of his life inside his heart.
Gently, Roy let go of her chin and pulled her skirt down, then he took her shaking, slender hands in his. Showing him, hell lifting her skirt alone must have been so embarrassing, so difficult, and so uncomfortable. "I need to know why."
"Wouldn't you be happier with a lie, Daddy?"
Roy blinked in confusion, what was with her? Was she angry? "No, Lily I wouldn't be happier with a lie."
"Hm,"
"Listen," Ed tried. "We can't help or fix-"
"And what makes you think I need to be fixed?!" Lily snapped. "You all think you know what's best for me!"
"Well what do you think is best for you?" Roy asked calmly and it was difficult.
Lily shifted her gaze back to the window.
"Lily I already told you, you're going to have to talk now. No more hiding." Ed tried. "Hiding is what got us here in the first place."
"There's no excuse for what I did, I know that." She replied almost numbly.
Well at least she knew that much but Roy still didn't have all of the answers he needed. He sat back and crossed one leg over the other. "I'm not entirely sure we can blame all of this on you. I think at least a portion of this rests with us." He caught her frown and knew this was definitely the way to start, to break this angered wall she'd built.
"Dad it was an accident,"
"I'm aware of that Edward, I believe you." Roy said softly. "All I want to know is why and why you felt you couldn't come to me?"
Ed sighed and sat back, looking at his hands and the small room fell silent except for the last boarding whistle in the station.
"Come on one of you has to tell me something."
"It's up to her," Ed muttered. "I can't speak for her and I won't."
Well it was clear that Lily wasn't ready. However ready or not, she'd tell him before this trip was over. "I have to tell Riza something, she'll want to know." Lily stiffened and from what it looked like, she tried to press herself into the red cushions of the seat, as if she were trying to disappear. It least that had reached her.
The train pulled out of the station and soon Roy found himself watching the sun setting upon the horizon of the passing landscape. No one said a word, not through dinner, not all afternoon. With Edward finally nodding off and Lily seemingly so fascinated with watching the world pass her by, Roy rose and switched off the light.
When only the pale moon lit the small privet car, Roy removed his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose. He really didn't understand how anyone could ever get used to wearing these things.
He looked across the small space to watch his daughter. Somehow he felt as if he already knew what had driven her to such extremes and it made him ill.
"You don't have to be perfect or live up to me or Ed, Al, or Riza." He said softly. "You just have to be you, Poppet, that's all I've ever wanted or expected."
"That's a little difficult Daddy…"
"Why?" Finally, something from her mouth. "Why is it so difficult to just be you?"
Her brows furrowed in slight confusion. "I don't know who I am; all I know is that I'm a shadow, a phantom."
"Shadow, phantom?" He wasn't following.
"Of you. I didn't mind when… I don't know when it happened, when it stopped being enough. I wanted to be just like you." She turned her gaze from the window. "But somewhere I lost me if there ever was me. I can't… can't feel anymore not the way I used to be able to. Things are so dull, so muted, and what I can feel," She shrugged. "It hurts. I'm confused about what to do."
"So you decided cutting yourself was the best option available to you?!" He reminded himself that Edward was sleeping and he needed to stay hushed. "You could have come to me."
"No, I cut because it was something I could control. I decided how deep, how long, how much I bled, and I could feel brightly again. I felt alive, more alive than I felt just living through every day. It wasn't because I hated myself or that I was rebelling against you, I just wanted, no needed something no one else could see or dictate, that I could control." She smirked. "But you don't ever have to worry about it again; I promised Edward I'd not do it again."
"Did you ever want to die? Is your life so unhappy Lily; have I failed you so badly?" He couldn't help but ask; he desperately needed to know and dreaded it. That saying of the truth hurts was more real and truer now than ever. All of this, he saw it as a marker that his world was coming to an end. Everything he'd worked for, everything he'd bled and sweat for and finally received was beginning its ashen crumbling before his very eyes. How was it two of the people that matter most to him could fall when he was fighting as hard as he could for them? Did anything he do count for anything anymore?
"The only thing I hate about my life that has anything to do with you is that you and Mama can't trust me enough to tell me what is going on. That I have to go behind your back, hide in the house, speak with Dr. Hiasen myself, threaten the man, and eavesdrop to learn anything.
"I hate that I've researched and researched, dug through every book on human transmutation that I can find, snuck into the first branch library and into the top security alchemy sections. Read every medical book I could get my hands on, and even gone to Kishuwa just to find a doctor who died just weeks before and there is nothing I can do to help Mama. Nothing alchemically, nothing medically, nothing and neither of you can be bothered to tell me what's wrong! That you continuously lie to my face and then have the nerve to be angry with me when I don't want to reply to certain questions."
She had done what?! Gone where?! Human Transmutation!
"What is the point of anything if I can't even… I'm scared and cold and I don't know what to do! Am I unhappy? Yes, Daddy I am. I'm miserable and can't breathe! I never wanted to go to that ridiculous school, I never wanted to be like other girls, and I wish people would ask me, really ask me if I do or don't want to do something."
So he'd unintentionally helped to suffocate her…? "Then why didn't you-"
"Because it was what you wanted Daddy! I thought if I did what you wanted, made you happy, I'd be happy too."
So it all boiled down to her trying to be perfect for him. When was she ever going to learn to break that damned habit, that stupid thought process?!
"It's not your fault, it's mine." She whispered and turned back to the window.
"Why… Why do you want to be like me?" he found himself asking. "Why do you want to be perfect for me or make me happy?"
Lily sighed, "Because you're my father and you've always kept your promises. You've always done what you've believed in and I love you."
That was all well and good, but… He didn't know. "Am I not paying you enough attention?"
"Don't be stupid Daddy, it's never been about gaining attention, if anything I have been trying to hide things from you but now you know."
"Come here," He motioned to her with his hand. Slowly she slipped from her seat and moved to sit beside him. "Careful Poppet," he whispered, making sure she didn't fall. Once seated he pulled her close.
"Riza,"
"I know, Ed and I overheard Dr. Hiasen telling you about the tumor. Ed and I went to Kishuwa to find Dr. Talbot. He's dead." She whispered softly. "I saw h-his grave. It was so cold Daddy. I wanted to cry but I couldn't, couldn't feel sad, couldn't…"
Roy sighed a long heavy sigh. He'd focus upon them for now and talk about her numbness later, when they'd had a chance to get home. "You shouldn't have had to hear it like that. She didn't want to tell any of you, didn't want you all scared for her." He smoothed down her hair and kissed her head. "We weren't trying to hurt you."
"I didn't want to hurt you either, I'm sorry Daddy," Roy felt her move her face into his shoulder, felt wetness through his shirt. "Can you ever forgive me?" Still seeking approval.
"Can you forgive Riza and I?"
Lily nodded.
"Then you have your answer." He breathed, gently rubbing her back. Still just a little girl. "Now we need to figure out what to do so this never happens again, but we can do that when we get home. For now, Poppet, just rest."
"I didn't mean to disappoint you Daddy." She whispered, sniffling.
Well that stung. Roy wet his lips and took a deep breath letting it out slowly. "We'll worry about it later," She winced and he hushed her, kissing her head. "It's okay Poppet, I'm here now, and you're safe." Her hands fisted in his shirt.
"It hurts Daddy, help me, please. I promise I'll be good. I won't hurt you again."
Roy closed his eyes and held on a little tighter. "Lily we'll get past this, I promise. It'll take some time, but we'll make it. Please just rest for now, for me?"
Her reply was shaky, "Okay,"
Roy was a might bit surprised when Lily didn't make a fuss about seeing Dr. Hiasen as soon as they arrived in Central the next evening. And she'd been so quiet, clingy even, more so than ever. Oh she knew she was in trouble, it was written all over her face, but she did not want him to stray out of reaching distance.
Dr. Hiasen sighed as he finished looking at the self inflicted wound and gave it new dressings. "I'm not happy with you Lily; I thought you had more sense than this." He scolded.
"I'm sorry," She said softly.
"I would hope so, you could have died, what good would you do anyone dead?"
Roy didn't even attempt to intervene. He probably should but there was still a large part of him that was still angry with her. If she'd only come to him… But no, she had to be so much like him and keep people at arms length on very personal matters, well as he used to before he'd remarried and had her back in his life and adopted Edward and Alphonse. Riza and the boys never let him keep too much.
Hiasen went to a cabinet and pulled out some bandage supplies and wrote a prescription for more antibiotics. He also wanted Lily off her feet and in bed or at the very least on the sofa, she was not to walk around on her own until she was healed and she was to come in every few days to have the wound looked at. He also suggested that no one leave her alone for long periods of time. It wasn't so much that he thought she'd try again, for she swore she wouldn't and if any one who knew her, knew she was good on her promises, it was keep her company.
Roy agreed. He'd been focusing so much on Riza and things at the office to really keep Lily company and not asked her to spend any time with him in the evenings. That was probably most of the problem; everyone assumed she was fine and let her do her own thing, let her shut herself in her room and never really pushed to get anything out of her. No one really asked her anything, truly read her responses. That was going to change. She needed them, needed them to hear her, reach for her, and try to understand her.
On the way home Roy thought over what Edward had told him after Lily had fallen asleep upon the train, after he'd woken of course. He felt so guilty, so guilty for so many things and now Lily was lost. At least she'd asked for his help upon the train. It was better a little late than never.
Jason smiled, brining Riza a cup of tea. "Here you are Mrs. Mustang; I've fed the cats, Black Hyate, the fish, and Wynn as well."
Riza nodded and motioned for him to take a seat upon the sofa. She didn't want to admit it since she was more than capable of taking care of herself, but she rather enjoyed having Jason's company in the last few days. He certainly was persistent, coming before going to work, on his lunch hour, and then as soon as he left work and spending all evening with her regardless if Gracia was here or not. But he'd been very… distracting to say the least. He kept her from fearing the worst.
"Thank you Jason,"
"They should be home soon." Jason said softly. "I hope everyone is alright. General Mustang looked so upset the other day."
Ah and there was the first of his hinting for her to tell him what this whole mess was about. She lifted her cup of tea to her lips, suppressing the nausea that'd plagued her all day and didn't respond. She didn't dare utter it for fear of making it become reality.
She loved Lily; she'd always loved her from the moment she'd first laid eyes upon her as an infant before she was taken away. She couldn't bear the thought of harm coming to her, of anything taking her away.
Jason lifted his head as a car pulled up in the drive way. "I bet that's them, I'll get the door." And he was gone before she could protest or really move herself, not that she really could. She'd become much weaker since her family had been away.
She could hear Jason open the door, could hear him greeting Logan and then Edward. The foyer fell silent as someone else stepped into the house. She assumed it was Roy and the door closed. There was a moment of silence before she heard Jason's voice. "Mrs. Mustang is in the living room,"
"Thank you Jason, how is she?" Roy asked.
"Roy!" She called, he could get an assessment on her later, she wanted, no needed to see her daughter right now!
There was a sigh but three sets of feet came into the living room followed by one beautiful Fox. However it wasn't Lily as the third set of feet, it was Jason. Roy carried their little girl in his arms and she looked so exhausted, so pale, and so very sad. Riza hated it instantly and even more so when Lily wouldn't look at her.
"Lily,"
"I'm… sorry Mama." She barely whispered.
Riza placed her tea upon the end table then held up her arms. Her husband came forward and gently placed Lily in her lap. It had been awhile but Riza would never, could never forget what it felt like to have Lily in her arms like this. She was a bit bigger now, but she felt the same, so small, so warm…
"Jason, why don't we go into the kitchen," Roy suggested and they left, but Edward stayed behind, taking a seat beside them.
"What happened?" Riza asked as calmly as she could, holding Lily tighter. Lily winced in her arms.
"I-I did a terrible thing." She replied, obviously knowing Riza wouldn't take the answer from Edward but from her lips only.
"Roy said you cut yourself," she helped.
Lily nodded.
Affirmation from Lily just made it concretely painful. She'd never expected Lily to be so unhappy as to harm herself. It made her furious and she found that she wished to slap Lily, shake some damned sense into her. However she held her anger in check. Lily was frightened enough at the moment, she didn't need to be yelled at.
"She promised to never do it again Mom," Ed said gently. "She doesn't break her promises."
Riza nodded. "I know Edward," She lifted Lily's chin so she could look her in the eyes, but Lily kept her eyes down in shame. "Look at me," she ordered.
It was slow in coming but her little girl finally lifted her beautiful eyes, eyes so like her father's to meet hers. A tear escaped them and Riza moved her hand just enough to wipe the tear away. "I am not happy with you but it doesn't the fact that I love you very much. I trust that you've learned enough to make such a strong promise to your brother?"
Lily nodded.
"Good, now I'm not going to yell or punish you. I think you've probably had enough of people yelling at you. I don't think I have to punish you, I think you know enough to realize that every action has its consequences, but know that if you ever do something to harm yourself again I will take the necessary actions to set you straight is that clear?"
"Yes Mama,"
Riza brushed Lily's bangs from her eyes then pulled her close and pet her hair. "I'm glad you're home, both of you. I've missed you."
Lily shifted her head and lifted her hand to rest upon her shoulder. "Missed you too Mama."
"How was she while I was gone?" Roy asked Jason.
Jason sighed, slipping his hands into his pockets. "Worried, but she mostly read and went over some paperwork. She stayed home from the office. A lot of people called, I kept a list for you but said nothing, not that I know anything."
Roy followed him with his eyes as Jason went to the icebox and pulled a slip of paper from the door and brought it to him. There were calls from the Hughes, a few of Lily's teachers, a girl from her school, and his subordinates. Aside from the calls, Jason sure was poking.
He sighed. "As you know I'm an alchemist and believe in equivalency or try to live that way, however, all I can say now is, ask Lily. It's a personal matter. As much as what's going on has angered me I can't betray her trust, especially not now. But could you wait to ask until tomorrow?"
Jason's brow furrowed and he lifted his hand to rub his forehead then adjusted his glasses. "I'll just let her tell me if she wants too… Is she alright?"
"Not really no, but now that she's home…" He could say anymore, he didn't dare incase he got his own hopes up.
"I understand. I'll just say goodnight and if you need anything give me a ring."
"Thank you," Roy replied and saw the young man out.
When he returned to the living room his heart gave a little tremor. He'd never seen anything so beautifully sad in his life. His sickly wife sat, holding his daughter in her lap with an arm around his son. If Alphonse were, he was sure the boy would be snuggled up with them, and all of them would look exhausted.
Clearing his throat, he slipped his hands into his pockets. "Edward, why don't you take your sister to bed? It's been a long day."
Edward said nothing, simply moved and scooped Lily from Riza's reluctant arms and headed up the stairs. Roy took this opportunity to sit beside his wife.
Riza sighed and was quiet a moment but Roy left her and the silence alone so that she may speak her mind if she wanted. He didn't have to wait long.
"How bad, I couldn't ask to see." Her voice trembled.
Roy gently took her hand, rubbing his thumb over the bones. "Not good, but she'll heal."
"A scar?"
He nodded, "Yeah, there are others, not as bad as this new one will be."
Riza's body shuddered. "Why? Why would she… Roy I need her, I need all of you, I'm losing my mind and now this!"
"Shhh," he hushed as he pulled her close. Having Riza admit to her failing health, her mortality broke his heart. This wasn't right, it wasn't natural! And he was powerless to stop it all. His life was crumbling before his very eyes and it was his life because he lived for people in it! Didn't they know when they faltered he faltered? Didn't they know when they broke, he broke. It was so hard to stand strong when the very pillars and foundations he stood upon cracked and waned.
"Everything will be alright honey. She didn't do it to hurt us; she just needed some way of dealing with her pain, helplessness, and confusion. It was wrong she knows that but she never once wanted to hurt us or end her own life."
"Is she'd only come to us-" Riza cried.
"I know, I know." He whispered, stroking her lovely, soft blonde hair, hair she'd left down for the day.
"Edward?" Lily whispered.
Ed stood still upon the stairs. He wanted her to see this, see what she'd done. He wanted her to feel the extent of her actions. It was a hateful thing, he knew. And he knew it probably wouldn't help his little sister in the long run only bring her more pain, but he wanted her to see and hoped it would serve as a lesson to her.
When their parents feel silent and the only thing they could hear was Riza's soft sobbing, he moved up the rest of the staircase and went to Lily's bedroom. Logan was there waiting upon the bed as was Runa, who was playing with Logan's tail.
Carefully, gently, Edward placed Lily upon the bed and helped her change from her travel clothes into her night gown. There was something about seeing his little sister in just her undergarments that made him uncomfortable but it didn't really bother him as much as it should have, not when she needed his help. He just hoped this sort of situation would never arise again.
Before he could tuck her in, he had to move the kitten to the floor and Logan followed, surprisingly. He really was a good animal companion, had great senses. But just as gently and careful as he placed Lily upon the bed, he pulled the blankets up to her shoulders.
He turned to leave but Lily caught his shirt sleeve. "Please big brother, don't leave me. I don't want to be alone anymore."
Ed swallowed and moved his hand so he could clasp hers. "You were never alone to begin with Lily."
"I'm scared," she whispered.
"I am too."
"Tell me," she asked.
Ed sat upon her bed but stared at the wall. It was hard for him to admit to what he was truly feeling, it had never been easy.
"I feel like…" He scratched his head. It was very hard to say. "Truth is, when I saw Izumi's bathroom and you sitting there and all that blood… And Riza… Lily I don't want to bury anymore family, not yet, not for a long time. I don't want Al to lose the two of you either. He needs us all even if he doesn't say it. Hell, I need all of us. And I can't keep Dad together by myself and I need Roy! I need that bastard to be my Dad, to be my friend, and my commanding officer. I need you to be my friend and little sister. I need Mom and Al too and damn it, I need someone to be around to find me when I'm lost!"
He heard Lily sniffle, felt her shift in the bed, and then he felt her small arms around his shoulders and her face pressed against his neck. He could feel her tears and warm breath too which only made this seem harder.
"Are you lost big brother?"
"Yes," Ed breathed before he could stop himself. He wasn't supposed to admit to weakness and doubts like these. He was the older brother, supposed to protect Lily and Al, take the brunt of everything.
"Then," Lily paused to sniffle. "I'll find you just like you found me. If we promise to find each other then we'll both feel safe when we're lost, have some hope. I swear I'll never let you down again Edward."
Ed felt a tear roll down his cheek as he closed his eyes. It was a big promise for someone who didn't know if they wanted to live or die at times but it was one he needed and he knew she'd be good and true to her word. She always kept her promises come hell or high water.
He turned and caught her face in the palms of his hands. "I promise you too." He kissed her forehead and wiped the tears from her cheeks. "I'm just going to go change, then I'll be back okay?"
Lily nodded with a small smile.
"Good and make sure you move your ass over, I'm not sleeping on the edge of the damned bed."
"'K" she replied and let her arms fall to the bed, moving over for him.
