Am I evil or what? So, now the chapter you've all been waiting for.

I present to you

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THIS CHAPTER!

Chapter Soundtrack: Can't Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon (as sung by Roy Mustang and Edwarda Elric)

A week had gone by. They were all at a quiet place for lunch. "I can't stand the wait anymore!" said Maes. "You two have to say it eventually! Why not now?"

Everybody knew what he was talking about. Roy reached for his drink. "Edwarda Felicity Elric," he began. "I…"

"Wait!" Maes cried, grabbing Kain and dragging him to a drum set. He came back for Jean and pushed him towards a guitar case. "Hawkeye?" he asked. Riza got up and went over to the waiting piano. "Okay. Now go."

"I…" Roy began again. He got up and went over to his makeshift band and began to conduct them before turning back to face their audience. "I can't fight this feeling any longer." Ed's mouth dropped. "And yet, I'm still afraid to let it flow. What started out as friendship has grown stronger. I only wish I had the strength to let it show." He got off the stage and began to wander the room. "I tell myself I can't hold off forever. I said there is no reason for my fear 'cause I feel so secure when we're together. You give my life direction. You make everything so clear."

Ed stood up. "And even as I wonder, I'm keeping you in sight. You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night and I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might." She walked towards him.

He went to meet her. "And I can't fight this feeling anymore. I've forgotten what I started fighting for. It's time to bring this ship into the shore and throw away the oars. Forever."

Their voices entwined, both lost in the music. "'Cause I fight this feeling anymore. I've forgotten what I've started fighting for and if I have to crawl upon the floor, come crushing through your door…"

"Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore," he finished.

She smiled up at him. Last time she was this close to anybody while singing was with John Smith. She liked this song much better. "My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you. I've been running 'round in circles in my mind."

"And it always seems that I'm following you, girl, 'cause you take me to the places that alone I'll never find."

"And even as I wonder, I'm keeping you in sight. You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night and I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might."

"And I can't fight this feeling anymore. I've forgotten what I started fighting for. It's time to bring this ship into the shore and throw away the oars. Forever."

"'Cause I fight this feeling anymore. I've forgotten what I've started fighting for and if I have to crawl upon the floor, come crushing through your door…" They both sang again. "Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore." Her smile when the song finished was so contagious that it lit up his face as he leaned in to kiss her.

Somebody began to clap. She looked disappointed when he released her and spun around. A higher-ranking General was standing in the doorway. "Nice performance from you both. Colonel Hughes, you might see these two in court again."

"I was going to hand in my resignation anyways," said Ed as Maes thought.

"What?" came the shocked cry from around the room.

She turned to Roy, who had just opened his mouth to protest. "The way I see it is this country needs the protection of the Flame Alchemist more than it does the Fullmetal." She pressed a finger to his lips as he made to speak again.

"You're right," he said finally, capturing her hand in his own. "I don't like it, but you're right."

"Go ahead and turn it in as soon as you get back, Lieutenant Elric," the other General said. "Oh, and I wish you two the best of luck." He left after that.

Riza hurried over to join the rest as Ed floated over to the piano and Roy went with her. Jean started fiddling with different chords and Kain looked at his drumsticks in confusion.

"We're losing our Ed," Maria sniffled.

"It's not like she's moving away," Maes pointed out. "We'll still be able to see her."

"Sister and General Mustang," said Al. He was obviously in shock.

"I couldn't see Ed with anybody lesser," bellowed Alex.

The others shushed him, looking over at the piano to see if the topic of conversation had heard. They hadn't and even if they had, they were too busy kissing to say anything. "I think I'm mentally scarred even more now," Al told them.

"It's not like I haven't kissed you before," said Winry. "I agree with Major Armstrong, actually. If I have to give Ed away to anybody, it'd be him."