Chapter 48 – Wistful Shadows
He startled awake, disturbed he'd fallen asleep at all. Creaks sounded from above; someone was making their way downstairs. He tensed as the steps drew near.
A small voice tentatively called, "Ed?"
He bolted upright. "Winry?" His heart started pounding.
Features his mind had memorized appeared in the darkness as she rounded the railing. "Are you awake?"
He nodded, throwing the blanket from his legs and rushing to stand.
She crept closer. "Can we talk?" Her whisper trembled and he tried not to read too much into its waver.
"Of course," he fought back a stammer, extending an arm out.
A/N: After reading more FMA fanfiction (thanks EC and Ice Shredder), I'm realizing I may have Ed super OOC. Sorry - I can't change him now. Admittedly, I like him a bit more grown-up. Let's just say he left that brash, cursing boy back in Creta...
Week of June 27, 2015: 4 chapters posted
