Today's my 18th birthday! It's been a blast so far and i am really enjoying it. Can you believe I've been on this site for 4 years?!
Time sure does fly by. Make sure to take time out of your day and spend it doing things you love! Find your passion and pursue it.
Thank you all for being my loyal readers and for being with me over this long period of time. It's been rocky but I've climbed mountains getting to be the writer I am today, and it's all thanks to my readers for helping me get there.
Without further delay, here's the next short story!
Also, let me know through either a review or a PM if you have a short story you'd like to see me write and I'll try to write it the best I can for you.
Ed sat down in a chair and folded his arms with a scowl. He shifted the stupid birthday hat as it dug into his head uncomfortably.
He didn't want any part of the party that was supposed to happen today but, being that it was his birthday, he couldn't just skip out on it.
Alphonse walked into the room with a grin. "You're gonna enjoy your birthday this year!" He said with excitement.
Ed rolled his eyes and leaned back in his chair. "Sure, just like last year." He said.
Alphonse frowned. "The surprise needles raining from the pinata wasn't my idea, I swear." He said.
Ed sighed. "Whatever. When are people supposed to show? I want this to be over with quickly." He grumbled.
Alphonse smiled. "Don't be such a downer. People will start arriving soon, I'm sure." He said.
The phone rang and Alphonse went to answer it.
Alphonse came back into the living room with a frown. "I'm sorry Brother but it looks like I have to go and pick something up. I'll be back soon, I promise!" He said.
Ed breathed out a puff of air. "Whatever." He said, waving Alphonse away.
"Today will be fun, I promise!" Alphonse said then hurried out the door, leaving Ed by himself.
Ed sat staring at the wall for a few moments then angrily tore off the birthday hat and tossed it on the floor.
He stood up and started pacing. He could still run and get away before anyone showed up.
Just then, the door bell rang and all hopes of escape faded.
Ed walked over to the door and opened it.
"Hello, FullMetal. I heard it is your birthday." Roy said, dripping wet and leaking puddles all over the door mat.
Ed glared at him then down at the water on the floor. "Come in and dry yourself off before you ruin my floors and I'll have to pay for it." He hissed, closing the door after Roy stepped in.
Ed tossed him a towel and Roy grabbed it.
Roy smiled at Ed as he dried himself. "It's really raining out. Seems even the world isn't pleased about you being born." He teased.
Ed winced and turned away. "What are you even doing here? I never asked you to come." He snarled.
Roy smirked. "Guess I have your brother to thank for that." He said. He pulled out a poorly wrapped present and handed it to Ed.
Ed frowned down at it. "What's this?" He asked.
"What does it look like? It's your present." Roy said, shoving the gift into his hands.
Ed scowled at Roy. "You didn't have to get me anything, you know." He mumbled as he tore open the package.
Ed's eyes widened at what was inside. "How the hell did you manage to get a photo of all of us together? What, are you some kind of stalker?" He asked.
Roy smirked at that. "Nah, I'm just sneaky." He said playfully.
Ed stared at him. "Um, that would make you a stalker." He said.
Roy's eye brows furrowed then he smiled. "I suppose you're right but I don't like the term. I prefer 'admirer in the shadows.'" He said.
"Whatever, you stalker creep." Ed said, setting the photo onto the table. "Make yourself at home I guess." He said, flopping down on the chair.
Roy nodded and took a seat. He looked around. "Where is everyone else?" He asked.
Ed gave a sad smile. "No one ever comes to these things. You're the first, outside of Alphonse, who has no choice but to come." He said.
Roy scowled. "No one has ever come to your birthday parties?" He asked.
Ed shook his head and leaned back in the chair. "Nope, I can't imagine why." He said.
Roy stood up. "Can I use your phone?" He asked.
Ed scowled at him but nodded, pointing to the kitchen.
Roy came back a moment later with a piece of paper. "I think I may know the reason no one ever comes." He said.
Ed glanced up at him. "Why?" He asked.
"Because your invitation letters aren't inviting in the slightest." Roy said with raised eyebrows.
Ed sat up in his chair, looking confused. "What do you mean? I invited people." He said.
Roy pinched the bridge of his nose and shook his head. "Your invites say, and I quote, 'Hello all of you Morons,
My birthday party is coming up and you stupid people can come if you want.
However, it's not that big of a deal if you don't. It's not like I'll miss you.
In fact, I don't even like half of you but Alphonse made me send these out.
If you show up, I can't say I'll be happy or jumping for joy.
Birthdays aren't that big of a deal anyways, like I mentioned before. I feel I have to repeat myself because you will forget most of this letter within the first sentence.
Only simpletons think birthdays are important, which is at least half of you.
As if the world is pleased you were born, come on!
But anyways, If you do come, you'd better make it worth my while and bring me gifts.
In exchange, I'll put on a fake smile and put up with you idiots for a few hours. Two hours is what my party will last, as I can only put with you idiots for a short time before my brain starts to rot.
Remember to bring gifts.
Sincerely,
Edward Elric." Roy read out loud before lowering the paper and staring at Ed.
Ed shrugged. "What's the matter with it?" He asked.
"You've got to be kidding me..." Roy grumbled and shook his head with a sigh. "Okay, whatever." He said.
Just then, the door bell rang and Ed went to answer it.
"Hey Chief! Brought you a sweet gift!" Havoc walked in and slapped Ed on the back.
Behind him, Mea's came running in with a wild grin and a ugly birthday hat on. "Hey champ! Today's your big day! Are you excited?" He rambled on, shoving gifts into Ed's arms.
Hawkeye walked calmly in and gave a small smile. "Happy birthday, Edward." She said, handing him a small gift.
The rest of the team walked in and waved, giving him gifts.
Just as Ed was closing the door, it flew open again and smacked him in the face.
"Ouch!" Ed dropped the presents and rubbed his face.
"Edward Elric! Have I not told you to be more careful? You could have damaged your Automail!" Winry burst in, followed by Alphonse.
"Brother, are you okay?" Alphonse asked before looking around the room in amazement. "People came to your party? After the invites you sent?" He asked in astonishment.
"Yeah, does that surprise you? Those were good invites!" Ed said, dropping his hand from his nose.
Alphonse smiled and turned on some music for the party. "Thank you all for coming to Brother's party! Now lets get it started!" He shouted.
Soon, everyone was dancing and having fun. Even Edward, who, somehow, manged to find alcohol and was drunk out of his mind.
"This. !" Ed shouted from where he was standing on the table. He took a gulp of beer and started dancing again. "Best birthday ever!"
Hope you enjoyed it! See you in the next one! *Blows kiss*