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People have been asking for true Yaoi -- Either a Lemon or Lime. I'm going to try my best to push that into the story. I've had the rating on the story moved to Mature, because I'm not sure as to what content might be thrown in at the spur of the moment. Just as a fair warning. I was honestly hoping to get a chapter that simply centric on one character. My intentions were to get a Roy-centric chapter, and a Ed-centric chapter. It didn't work out as planned. Gomen! I'll work something out.
On to the chapter!
Warnings: Suggestive language, and actions. Fluffy. 3
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Hagane. I simply use the characters for my own evil plots. Tee hee. Speaking of plots, the plot to this story is mine. :D
Title: Only the Moon Will Know
Chapter: 6!
The sun was warm, and most definitely comforting. It peeked into the rooms of the place Flame and Full Metal shared, giving it a nice homey feeling. Though, both were too deeply wrapped within their dreams, and each other, that they did not notice this golden sun.
Roy had one arm casually draped over Ed's small waist, holding him close to his chest. The blonde had that round face pressed into the white material of Roy's shirt. They were quite the pair. Now, had anyone decided at that very moment to stumble upon the slumbering couple, there would surely be quite the commotion.
Onyx eyes opened and were immediately hit by those soft rays of gold. Groaning simply from the feeling of morning, he sighed and closed his eyes, intending to catch a few more hours of sleep. He nudged one of his arms, in which weight was pressed. This was not an unusually feeling for him. He had seen the golden locks tossed about and assumed it was a woman in his bed. But this one did not feel like a woman. He blinked, and looked beyond pale locks and onto the face of the person.
"…Edward?"
His voice was a mere hoarse sound that rasped from the back of his throat. He tried his best not to move at first. He was still trying to decide if he wished to rouse the young alchemist or to let him sleep to his heart's content. Many questions poured into his mind. Why was the boy here? How did he get here? Did he choose to come in his room? Did he sleep walk? Did he allow the boy his bed and simply not remember it? Why would Ed want to sleep with him? Why would Ed even want to be close to him? Why?
Before his long list of questions could even really begin, the one in his arms stirred, and this alone sent his stomach in a flurry of butterflies.
" Mmph…"
Again, Edward awoke to the charcoal and cinnamon smell. He loved it. So he kept his eyes closed for a brief moment, and took in one long breath. It didn't take him too long to comprehend just exactly where he was, and what he was smell. Lifting dark lashes, golden hues spotted exactly what they prayed they would not. Onyx orbs, staring blankly down at him.
" Well. I never thought I would have a…man—no—A chibi in my bed. I do believe I've reached a new rank. Don't you think, Full Metal?"
The blonde cuddled to him growled into his chest, and began to swear under his breath.
" What is that? Oh. I'm a bastard? Wait. I've heard that one before. "
He continued to tease and the boy merely grew angrier. Roy sighed.
" Didn't I inform you that you were not allowed in my bed?"
" It's not like I came here on purpose! "
Ouch. That one stung Mustang. Ed was lying through gritted teeth.
"…Hmm. Really? Then exactly how did you get here, did you say?"
Ed grumbled and mumbled something into the white button down.
" What was that? I can't hear your voice…you're so chibi, you know."
" I SLEPT WALKED!"
A small snicker came from the dark haired one. Though, he was surprised that Edward didn't find it odd that his own arms were wrapped around the blonde's small frame. He wouldn't let go until prodded to do so.
" You slept walked? Really? Then what exactly were you dreaming of, hmm?"
He had a mischievous look on his face, like he was implying something more than innocent.
"…Why's that any of your business, Mustang?" He spat.
" Oh? Too shy to tell me, eh? I bet it was something dirty…"
He prodded, trying to get the boy to blush as much as possible. If Ed tried to hold this act against him later, then he would be sure to say he was merely taunting the boy for his inappropriate behavior. I mean, he didn't want people exactly knowing he slept with another guy. They'd think of him differently, wouldn't they?
" Was not! "
" I think it was. "
" It was not! "
This was getting nowhere, very quickly.
" Oh, so you didn't dream of something like…"
Mustang moved so quickly that Ed was not even able to keep up with his motions. But the outcome told him exactly how Roy had moved. The darker haired one was atop him, His hands rested just at the sides of Ed's head, and a little above Ed's shoulders. Now, he was knelt in such a way that he was nearly sitting atop Edward's hips.
" …This? "
It was as if Roy sparked a flame to Edward's face. Those cheeks lit up wildly with such a deep blush, that the Flame at to contain himself. He wanted to hug the boy and never let him go for that. Wow. That was completely out of his norm to think in such a fan-girlish way.
" Y-You…Get 'Offa me! "
A smirk came to Roy's face.
" Not until you tell me what you dreamed of. "
He leaned down close, his face nearly pressed to Ed's ear.
" Tell me? What happened in this…"
He lightly nipped at his earlobe, being cautious of the boy's actions.
"…Dream?"
He pulled away to watch this reaction. The boy gasped softly, and shuddered beneath him. His body was reacting to the attention it was receiving. Again, that smirk tugged at the corners of his mouth. He knew Ed would not give in to his wishes. He hated losing: Especially to Roy Mustang.
" I…eh…erm—you bastard! I hate you! "
It was all in false anger, he could tell it. Edward was struggling with his words, that is why Roy wasn't hurt by those last three cold words.
"…Ha. Expect the Chibi to be stubborn. "
" FINE! I dreamt…of…eh…"
There was the blush again, just as full.
" You can't laugh at me…" Ed started.
His face twisted up into a debating look. Roy would keep his mouth shut, only if the dream was something other than what his mind was wandering to.
"…I dreamt of…argh! "
" You dreamt of what, Edward? Do tell…"
Roy's voice was nearly into a purr, to completely get to the boy.
" YOU! I DREAMT OF YOU OKAY? NOW GET OFF OF ME!"
The blonde alchemist flailed about hopelessly, trying to get the now utterly shocked Roy off of him. His shock was obvious, because the blonde calmed, if only for a moment, to stare at him oddly.
" What's your problem, Colonel Asshole?"
Even Ed was trying to cover his emotions up. Roy was not doing such a good job as of right now. And Ed's expression gave it all away that there was something more to him than a petty dream.
"…Oh. It's nothing…"
Gah! How could I let my poker face slip? Roy mused not appearing too pleased with himself.
" Riiight. "
Ed finally pushed the man from him and back to his side of the bed. Though, there was something to Ed at this moment that didn't seem right. Onyx hues lifted. The boy seemed to be acting victorious. This was odd. Had he, Roy Mustang, actually lost to the Full Metal Chibi? There was no way.
" You're a conni—"
" Shut up, Mustang. Go back to sleep. It's six in the morning. We usually get up at eight. You're wasting two good hours of sleep. "
The blonde seemed too comfortable with this situation. He had calmed too quickly. This was too odd even for him. He was given no time to speak, because there was soon a pillow stuffed into his face.
Fighting free from the fluffy mass, he tackled it down and peered over to the smaller one. He seemed absolutely comfortable sleeping right there, next to his worst enemy. How bizarre was this? But his body acted for him, and it seemed to be in similar circumstance for the other. Both of them slowly inched towards each other provided it took a few minutes for each of them to give into temptation.
It hadn't been long past their little spat…and here they were, already cuddled to one another again. Wasn't it this that had started the fight? No. Roy snickered softly. It was he, who had started the fight. Had he kept silent and went about his day, then both of them would be just fine.
" So now you don't mind me in your bed? You're a sick man, Mustang."
He felt a small finger poke at his chest with the last statement. He sighed and moved to look down at the boy.
"…You're lucky I'm not torching your chibi ass right now…"
A small snort was his reply, and of course he felt a small kick at his shin. He would definitely have a bruise from that. It was well deserved, though. Rolling dark eyes, Roy let his arm fall around Edward. Of course, the smaller one stiffened against the alien touch, but soon relaxed into the embrace. How strange: They were already so comfortable with each other. Or was it that secretly, they had been all along, but now was the time they both seized the moment for what it was worth?
" Right. I'd just bash your ego in a little…my alchemy is always better than yours."
" Idle threats later, Full Metal. "
" It's Edward. And why later?"
"Because we might not get a time like this again. "
The other definitely had no cocky remark to that one. Roy pressed his face into those feathery locks. He breathed deeply, taking in the sweet scent that was Edward Elric. The younger boy simply relished in the security he felt being within the Colonel's arms. He missed such a feeling.
" You know what…?" Ed stated, breaking the silence.
" What, Edward?"
" I might…be able to get used to this. If you keep your ego to yourself, that is."
" Hmm. Perhaps. But what is there to Roy Mustang with out the confidence, greatness, superiority, glory, glamour, flawle—"
" There's a human being."
This is what shocked Roy the most. He was learning so much already from a boy so much younger than he was. It was the same message in which Maes Hughes had tried to drill into his mind for so many years. Now, he understood, despite many of the fights it took to get there. A familiar voice rang through his head.
"Well, all I can say is, you better protect him, Roy. Dangerous days are coming, so hold onto what you love. All right? Well, hehe, get some sleep old friend. Tomorrow will be a long day."
He hadn't taken better advice in his entire life. His arms tightened around Edward's small frame, and dark lashes fell over dark eyes. All was good. When he would wake in the morning, he'd realize that he hadn't slept any better in a very, very long while.
T.B.C…
Authors Notes: Well, I hadn't expected this chapter to really go this way at all. But I had an idea so I tried writing it. I actually like the outcome and I'm more motivated to write. I also wrote several new poems today. I was actually going to write a poem when this recovered document popped up. Don't know what happened, but my hands went to work rather quickly upon this chapter. As promised, it was out within this week. I hope you all don't mind its variation in length from the last one. I thought the Fluffyness would be good for this chapter. Thanks for all your reviews! Expect updates soon! 3
Conan