Edward Elric had one of the rarest Cores in the world, but no one could know that. Roy Mustang had one of the only Cores in the world that Ed could bond with, but he was a bastard with a god-complex. Now, because of said bastard and the military's insistence that the academy was important, they had to live together for two months. Ed had survived worse though... right?

"It was the bet of the year... Roy Mustang against three people... Roy Mustang against piles of paperwork. Roy Mustang against sex." lots of UST, teasing & dirty tricks. torturing Roy ;-P RoyxEd, other mentioned, yaoi. Spoilers for the first anime&Co

"What happens to shinki when their masters die?" Yukine swallowed and averted his eyes from the god's chilling stare. He fumbled with the blades of grass again, frustrated with his inability to meet his master's eyes. "It's best not to dwell on 'what ifs.'"

L is a reclusive detective who takes his job seriously. Too seriously, in fact. Once he takes note of how neglected and stagnant his life truly is, he decides to make some changes. Challenges arise through an unanticipated meeting. AU

Ed loves Roy, and Roy loves . . . Roy.