When Winry woke up the next morning, she stayed a few minutes in bed, trying to figure out all the event of the previous days, from the loss of her baby, to everything Ed had told her, also the fact that now, she had no more boyfriend. However, she wasn't alone either, at least for now, she had Ed, even though, she didn't know how long she would be able to stay with him.
After a few minutes of thinking, she decided to step out of bed and to go prepare breakfast.
Once she arrived in the kitchen, she saw that it was already 9 p.m., however, Ed was apparently still sleeping. Which, she found quite normal, as it was Saturday. Ed always used to sleep quite late when he had nothing important to do.
She started preparing eggs and bacon for breakfast both for her and Ed. A few minutes later, she heard a high peached scream coming from behind her, she turned just in time to see a little girl who was running to hide behind the couch. She remembered what Ed told her, she must be his adoptive daughter. How had he told she was called? Oh yes, Sarah.
She kneeled down and went slowly to where the girl was, she was shaking from fear
- Hey there Sarah, you shouldn't be so scared, I'm not going to hurt you.
Sarah didn't seem to calm down.
Winry really didn't know how to soothe the child. She thought about what she could do and figured out the best thing to do was probably to go wake up Ed. He would know how to calm the little girl.
So, she went to Edward's bedroom and shook him awake
- Mmmh, what is it? He asked sleepily
- It's Sarah she's-
He was completely woken up in less than a second hearing his daughter's name
- What, had something happened to her?
- No, it's just that she seems really frightened and she won't calm down.
- What happened?
- I don't know, I was cooking breakfast, and I heard her scream from behind me and she wouldn't tell me anything.
- I'll explain you later, where is she?
- Behind the couch
He went quickly to the living room, then walked at a slower pace toward where Sarah was hiding. Once he was in front of her he kneeled down to look at her.
- Come here Sarah, he said, opening his arms
She ran and snuggled against him, while he wrapped his arms around her, stroking her back soothingly
- Shhh, it's okay sweetie, she won't hurt you, she's nice, she's going to stay with us for some time, ok?
- Ok
- Her name is Winry
- Winwy?
Winry giggled, hearing the child's difficulties pronouncing her name. That seems to make Sarah more comfortable.
- So, let's go eat the breakfast you prepared for us
- Yes, let's eat it before it is cold
So the three of them had breakfast, Sarah was still a little bit uneasy around Winry.
After she went to play in her room, Winry and Ed were left alone in the kitchen.
- So, Ed, you told me you would explain why Sarah had reacted this way.
- Yes, well, she really had a hard life, before I found her during an investigation, -
- An investigation?
- Oh yes, I hadn't told you, now I'm Brigadier General and head of the investigation department of the military.
- Oh, okay
- So, as I was saying, before I met her, her parents were beating her really badly, that's why she really have difficulties to trust adults. The only ones she trusts for now are me and Gracia.
- Oh, poor child
- Yes, that's why I decided to adopt her rather than sending her to an orphanage, I figured out she really needed parental love, and I also really needed to have some company
- Why?
- Well, when I thought you didn't want to talk to me ever again, I was really hurt, you can ask Mustang, he had noticed it quite easily. And it was really better with her.
- I'm sorry
- It's not your fault, it's the asshole's fault
- Yes, I think you're true, I really felt bad too when I thought you didn't want to see me anymore
- I guess even if you don't love me anymore we still are friends, we'll always be.
- Ed, I really wanted to thank you for yesterday evening, you were really nice to me
- I's normal, I couldn't let him hurt you again, he has already made enough damages.
- Do you think I will find someone who will love me?
- I'm sure you will Winry, you're a great girl, there are a bunch of guys who would like to have such a great girlfriend as you.
- Are you still part of those guys?
- I guess yes, but now I understood, I came back too late, at first I was mad at you for not waiting, but after a little time to think, I figured out it was only my fault, so I guess another one will be the lucky guy to have you.
- And if I wanted to be with you? Would you still accept me?
- What do you mean Winry? He asked confused
She was blushing madly
- Well through these last months, I was starting to think that maybe I still loved you a bit, but, what changed really all of this was yesterday evening, the way you protected me, that's when I realized that I was totally still loving you.
Ed was shocked by this declaration
- Yes of course I would still want to be with you
- Even if I'm not anymore a virgin?
- It wasn't your choice, I can't blame you for this
- Thank you
- So, do you mean you would want me to be your boyfriend?
- Well, maybe not right now, I need a little bit more time, after what happened with Josh, I don't think I'm ready. She looked down to the ground, afraid of his reaction
- I understand Winry, don't worry, I'll give you all the time you need, you'll just have to tell me when you'll be ready.
She sigh with relief.
- Thank you so much Ed
- No problem Win
I was wondering, how did you find where I was living?
- I called General Mustang, I thought he would know
- Just remind me to thank him for telling you the next time I see him
