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"Their worried you know"

Edward craned his neck to fine Roy leaning against a tree behind him, looking down upon him, smiling. The blonde was sat on the damp grass, leaning back on the bark of the tree, hand folded under his head. He looked back to the stars.

"Need to clear my head" There was a soft thud as the Colonel took a seat beside him, gazing up at the violet sky.

"Could you clear your head at home next time? When Al said you were missing I almost passed out" Ed turned his head to face Roy, using his only hand to turn the man's face, their gazes locking.

"Don't say things like that!" The raven haired man smiled, entwining the blonde's fingers with his own.

"There's a little more life left in me yet" Golden orbs broke the connection, looking down to the floor sadly. His grip tightened around the older man.

"Don't say stuff like that either..." Roy simply smiled, resting his chin on Edwards's shoulder, his cheek absorbing the warmth radiating through the loose locks of honey coloured hair.

"It's ok you know" Ed sighed.

"Really? It's cruel what she said to you! But none of its true..."

"Stop worrying about it"

"But I do..." an arm pulled the blonde close, propped in Roy's lap, hands remained laced together in comfort.

"She's right though; I'm not exactly fresh out of high school am I?"

"Sure you are!"

"I'm twice your age Ed, I'm going out with a teenager"

"And?"

"It doesn't bother you?" the blonde turned, catching the man's gaze, smiling softly. He answered with a simple kiss.

"Not-one-bit" he breathed between soft kisses. Looking back at the sky, Ed collapsed back into Roy's chest, rising and falling with each breath he took.

"How did you know I was here?"

"Al said you'd be here, bet his life on it"

"Knows me too well" the blonde laughed. "Used to come here all the time when I was kid. Only place I could get any peace... But when Mom died..." Roy tightened his grip reassuringly. "I didn't come back... not until tonight"

The Colonel rested his chin atop of Ed's head; the loose wires of hair tickled his skin. It was nice to hold him like this. Despite the intense arguing a few hours ago, both alchemists felt calm and at ease with themselves. It gave them time to think things over. Roy hoped the blonde would always be there after days like this one. To remind him how good life truly was, how nice it was to hold him in his arms, and most importantly, to make him feel young again.

Ed had never treated him like old man; it made him savour the blondes company more than his colleagues. They looked up to him as a father figure. As flattering as it was, it didn't do his enthusiasm any good. When Maes was alive, things were much different. He taught the Colonel to live each day as if it were his last. Hughes had been the only person close to his age. Roy could still picture the man's childish grin, flaunting his latest batch of pictures. When Hughes and Ed were gone, the office had been far from lively. It was silent. Occasionally there would be the sound of someone signing their papers, or a lieutenant dragging their feet down the corridor. There was the absence of a flashing camera, and a certain blonde's drastic mood swings.

"Hippy..." Edward blushed, throwing the flowers and blades of grass from his fingers aside.

"Am not! What's wrong with nature?"

"Oh nothing really... but a girl like you couldn't possibly understand...."

"I'll show you who the girl is!" Ed grinned maliciously, turning quickly in Roy's lap. Lunging for the man's wrists, he pinned them above his head to the tree, tightening his grip victoriously and kneeling between his legs.

"How can you do that with one arm?"

"Practise, now hush. You must be punished" Edward was definitely no girl, and the Colonel made a note to himself to call the blonde female more often if it produced results like this. He could already feel his lips beginning to bruise.

"So cruel" he breathed softly, their noses almost touching. The teen raised an eyebrow.

"Would you like me to kiss it better?" he smirked.

"I think I've learnt my lesson for one day" Roy pulled his wrists from the blondes grip, and lowered a hand to tuck a loose strand of honey hair behind Ed's ear. Edward caught Roy's hand in his own as it brushed against his cheek. The Colonel used his free hand to pull the teen close to his chest, lacing their fingers together.

"You're very nice when you're quiet" the blonde looked up at him cockily.

"Oh really? That's rich coming from an ass like y-" a pair of soft lips collided with his own briefly. Ed rested his chin on the man's chest, head rising and falling in the rhythm of his breathing.

"Careful Colonel, you might just be starting something" he grinned.

"What if I am? Might as well make the most of your brothers absence, we wouldn't want to scar his innocent mind"

"I'm sure Winry would be thrilled" The mention of the mechanic made both alchemists groan. They could still see those piercing looks she gave them. If looks could kill...

"We should get moving" Edward moaned in protest, and tightened his grip. Roy tried to pry the teen from his waist, only finding he clung tighter.

"You asked for it" The Colonel slung the teen over his shoulder and began the short journey back. It was almost completely black. If it wasn't for the glow of the moon, it would have been impossible to see.

After many minutes of struggling, Ed surrendered, and hung lazily over the man's muscular shoulders. As Roy began to walk, the house was getting closer. The lights were still on. Al and Winry probably hadn't slept yet. Ed smiled, although he knew he should be bracing himself for another heated argument. Lack of sleep meant Winry would be more grouchy than usual. It was at times like this he was thankful the Rockbell's didn't have any neighbours.

"Are you still getting your ports tomorrow?" The blonde stifled a yawn, and proceeded to stretch out his back.

"-yawn- Yeah, not till late though. I have to be wide awake for it. Was sposed to sleep earlier tonight..." he smiled. It was undoubtedly past midnight. His smile dropped. Edward hoped that Winry would be wide awake during the procedure. It wouldn't do him any favours if she messed up.

I know its short, but I couldn't really add anything else to this one.

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