Winry looked at the Love potion in her hand. Wondering how it was gonna work. Ling said that it merely caused feelings that already existed to boil to the surface. So it wasn't like he'd be forced to feel something he hadn't before. But there was a problem she'd been worried about. What if it wouldn't work out because he never had feelings for her in the first place? Winry sighed and decided to give it a try anyway. She put it back in her bag and stepped into the house.

"Welcome home Winry," Alphonse said sweetly. Winry smiled back.

"Thank you, Al," Winry replied.

"Did you get the tomato sauce, zucchini, and cheese?" Pinako asked.

"Yes, there is the first bag. Over there." Winry looked at Edward he didn't seem to be paying much attention to her. Maybe this plan wouldn't work.

"Where have you been Winry normally you don't take that long at the market," Edward replied.

"What, do you time it or something?" Winry chuckled.

"No! I was just asking is all." he suddenly was flustered. His face was now red.

"You sure do look odd, brother. Maybe you should lay down it looks like it's a bad fever." Alphonse smiled goofily.

"It's nothing Al. I'm fine." Edward chuckled. Maybe he did have a little interest after all.

"And if you must know, I was talking with Ling," Winry replied.

"Until sunset?" Edward gasped.

"Yes, what is it to you." Winry started chopping the zucchini on the cutting board. Putting the cheese on and now it was all set. She slid the pan into the oven and started baking it.

"Thanks, Winry. You're such a good helper." Pinako smiled proudly, her dog Den barked in agreement.

"Thanks, guys, I love helping." Winry smiled. Once more they drifted away from the kitchen and started to set up the table. She figured it wasn't time yet. Maybe later when it was time to go to bed. Should she give him the love potion then? Later after dinner Winry and Edward were cleaning dishes together Without really saying anything. Winry poured about two drops of the Love potion into a cup.

"Hey Ed, I got some water for you." Winry handed him the cup, but before could drink it, Pinako called for his help in the living room. Winry growled at how she'd failed. She was gonna succeed next time. But she got to do it without making a scene or confusing anyone, especially Ed. later that evening everyone was getting ready for bed and Edward had the cup in his hand. Winry smirked. When suddenly Alphonse called for him and Edward went to leave setting u drunk cup there. Again she failed. Hopefully, he comes again right? She waited for him to come back and drink it. But after half an hour Winry sighed. She'd got to do this herself. She went down the stairs to see Ed and Al talking on the couch. She was slowly walking down the steps carefully to not spill the drink.

"Hey, Winry!" Edward said much to Winry's surprise the cup fell out of her hands and it spilled all over the floor.

"Shit!" Winry shrieked.

"Sorry. I'm so sorry. I'll help you clean it up." Edward said.

"No it's fine I got it," Winry grumbled.

"It's just water Winry. You can just get some more." Alphonse suggested. Oh, how she wanted to say it's not. But that wouldn't make sense, she had got to keep her cool and not give anything away.

"You're right Al!" Winry said. "We can just get some more." she groaned. I guess I won't be able to tonight. Maybe tomorrow something will come of this Love potion.