School's /finally/ out! I have officially graduated from high school!
Al fluff for everyone!
Alphonse Elric was of the firm opinion that many of life's problems would get better if people hugged each other more often. He personally felt sorry for anyone who wasn't hugged enough when they were little, and thought that that might be part of the reason so many people grew up so nasty. (However, suggesting to someone like Scar that all he needed was a hug probably wouldn't go over well.)
Of course, being large, metal, and rather pointy didn't exactly win Al a lot of hugs anymore, either. Which was why he liked kittens. Kittens didn't care who was hugging them, as long as you didn't squeeze too hard or pull their tail.
But Al and his brother couldn't keep kittens, so Al hugged them and petted them, and said good-bye when he had to (usually). And life went on.
"Al, you gonna stand there and daydream all day, or what?" Ed tapped his arm.
"Oh, sorry," Al said. "Uh, niisan? Will you give me a hug?"
Ed turned and wrapped his arms around his brother. "Sure, Al, all you ever have to do is ask."
-hugs to all- Yay! Lotsa people reviewed!