Genre: Romance, Humor

Pairing: Ed/Roy

Warning: Yaoi Fluffness

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from FMA , I just play with them

Summary: Roy comes back after a year to find Ed a changed young man.

WARNING: FLAMES WILL BE USED TO ROAST MARSHMALLOWS: Yeah. So don't even think about it. If you have criticism try to keep it polite or I will block you from my comments box. Thank you and have a good night.

Roy stared out the window of the train. He could not believe a year had past already, he fingered the pendant he wore around his neck. It was a screw, engraved with the words, Never Forget. He sighed as he thought of the lover he had left behind. Edward must be different by now, he had not even been able to send his lover letters, let alone phone calls. Sighing again he smiled as the station came into view. He had been told Edward would be waiting for him at the station.

When the train stopped, Roy made his way off the train and onto the platform. He looked around for the dainty blonde but did not spot him anywhere. Wait, there was Alphonse. He made his way towards the other Elric brother with a sigh of relief, he'd been half afraid Edward had forgotten all about him and found someone new. Edward was quite a pretty young man after all.

Al waved at him, as did a familiar looking young man next to him. Roy waved back, but was uncertain as to who the other young man was. He wore a military uniform and had long brown hair that was pulled back into a braid. . .

"Edward?" asked, uncertain. This young man was nearly tall enough to meet his eyes staring straight ahead, the Ed he had known had not even reached his shoulder. The golden eyed young man nodded. "It's so good to see you!" He wrapped his arms around Edward, who returned the hug warmly. "Here I was afraid you'd be different." Edward smiled.

"It is good to see you too." replied quietly. "Why don't we head back to your place?" Roy nodded and Al took Roy's bag and followed his brother back to the car that was waiting for them. The car ride was a silent one and Al parted from them once they got to Roy's quarters, heading back to he and Ed's own quarters. "Well Roy? Would you like to get lunch?" Roy smiled.

"Let me get unpacked first and then we'll get lunch." replied. Edward nodded and helped Roy take his things into the rooms. They put his bags in the bedroom and put away the clothes and essentials Roy had in his bags. "So Edward?" The young man looked up from putting pants in the bottom drawer of the dresser.

"Yes?" replied.

"What's up with the whole. . .hair thing?" asked, gesturing in the general direction of Edward's head.

"I just wanted a change. Thought I would try something different. Do you like it?"asked quietly, putting away the last of Roy's pants.

"It does look good, but I will always love you as a blonde Edward." said, "You look beautiful no matter what color your hair is." Edward blushed slightly and stood up.

"Well lets get lunch then." said, moving towards the door. Roy nodded and followed Edward out of the room. Something was up with his now tall brunette beloved. Something just didn't feel right. He would have to get to the bottom of it all. "I already have someplace in mind. We can walk from here if you like."

"That's fine." Edward just nodded and they left for wherever it was he had in mind. It turned out to be a small café Roy himself was fond of. Edward got them a table inside out of the cold.

"Well, this is a surprise Edward." Ed just smiled.

"I like this place, besides they serve good lunch." Roy nodded and settled down at the table. The waiter handed them their menus and took drink orders before moving off to fill them. Roy scanned the menu before settling on soup, it was a bit chilly outside after all. Ed seemed to know what he wanted, having set his menu down on the table almost as soon as he got it. Once the waiter got back with their drinks he took the lunch order and was off again.

Roy sipped his water while keeping an eye on Edward, who had opted for tea. "So Edward." The young man looked up at him over his mug.

"Yes?"

"What have you been up to while I've been gone?" asked pointedly. Edward seemed to squirm slightly.

"Well, I've followed a few leads here and there, but really haven't found anything new." Roy nodded. "There really isn't anything to tell."he concluded a bit lamely as lunch arrived. Roy let lunch stop the conversation, but he would figure out what was going on eventually. Strained silence was the theme for lunch as Edward avoided Roy's questions. Once lunch was over, Roy decided to take matters a but more firmly in hand as they got back to his quarters to finish any unpacking.

"Edward. We have to talk." said firmly, grabbing the other man's arm as he made to go into Roy's bedroom. "I have to know what's been going on with you."

"I, well." stumbled, biting his lip. "It's. . . nothing has really happened."

"You're lying to me." replied, pulling Edward close.

"No. Nothing has happened, it's the truth." Roy looked his lover in the eyes.

"You are lying to me." replied flatly. "Tell me what has been going on Edward." Edward ducked his head to hide is eyes from Roy's gaze.

"I swear nothing has happened." Roy pushed Ed's chin up so their eyes met.

"I will only ask one more time Edward. What happened?" said, angry and concerned. Something was definitely wrong.

Author Note:

Me: Yeah yeah, I know I know. Really short for the next chapter. Trust me I will get the fourth up real soon!

Ed: I have a terrible feeling about this.

Roy: Me too.

Me: Chalk it up to writers tormenting the characters they love the most. I do write fluff you know, it will all turn out in the end.

Al: I still have a part!

Me: Yeah, I just had to put you in there.

Winry: But I got laid to wayside.

Me: Maybe you can have a part in the next chapter.

Winry: Really?

Me: I'll think about it.