Falling behind! Agh! I know, I haven't updated for a while!
So its like, the next chapter. SHORT I'm warning you, but the next will be longer –smiles happily- Anyways, enjoy…
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Merry Christmas Roy
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"Oh! You guys are back! You're just in time… to…" but Winry let her happy rant fade at the site of the two alchemists. Edward had thrown open the door and stormed in, walking past Winry with one of those 'eat shit, or die' looks on his face. Roy came in after him, huffing slightly from the weight of the Christmas tree that was propped on his shoulder. He stumbled in the door and hoisted the tree to the floor, leaning it against the counter and showering pine needles all over the linoleum. With that done, he straightened up and brushed himself off, muttering something under his breath before facing Winry again.
"Sorry we took so long," he apologized, "we had a few, uhh, difficulties," he finished, gesturing towards the door in which Edward had exited. Winry nodded understandingly.
"You know, Colonel, if you wanted I could see about getting you one of these," she said, holding up The Wrench, "they come in handy,"
Roy chuckled at the thought of threatening Edward with a wrench, but held up his hands and said, "Tempting, but no thank you Winry. There are less violent ways of persuading Edward, I assure you," He smirked at the unexplained 'ways' he spoke of, but thankfully Winry didn't catch on.
They stood for a moment, caught in an awkward silence. It was moments like these he dreaded. He and Winry had already spoke about it but… but it didn't just go away. Her happy expression flickered for a moment, proof that she was thinking similar thoughts. He was about to say something when she cut him off with a cheery smile.
"As I was saying, Colonel, you and Edward just got home in time for the cookies!" she said, holding out the tray of freshly baked sugar cookies.
He sighed and gave her a weak smile.
"Oh, and you guys have to decorate the Christmas tree!" she cried happily.
He suppressed a groan. "How much longer are you planning on torturing Edward this way?" he asked, not wanting to admit that it was becoming his torture as well.
"Oh don't worry Colonel," she said, seeing through him, "this is the last. After all, it's Christmas Eve and I'm sure you and Edward don't want me around much longer. Besides, I have to get back to Al," She paused a moment, "There's a box of decorations in the hall closet, use those. Oh, and you might not wanna tell Edward I've left yet…" she said slyly, pulling on her coat, and picking up the box she had brung that morning.
"Yes, needless to say he'd be disinclined to do anything else," said Roy, smirking.
"Exactly. You'll tell him Merry Christmas for me, won't you?" she asked over her shoulder, making her way to the door.
"Sure thing," said Roy, bemused.
She pushed open the door and was about to step out when she paused again.
"And Roy," she turned to him, for the first time giving him an honest smile, "Merry Christmas,"
He smiled involuntarily, and Winry seemed to think this enough. She left the apartment, kicking the door shut behind her.
Roy sighed. So, he had to get Edward to decorate a Christmas Tree? Could Winry have given him a more difficult task? He ran a hand through his hair, wondering exactly how to go about this. Well, he might start with getting in the same room as Edward, he thought. This however was not appealing, considering the terms they had parted on. Oh well, he'd long ago condemned his self to this torture. He started towards the living room.
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Right, so, I know, that was another super short chapter and that I should make them longer. Well guess what, they will be. The next one will be much longer, but also…. –gasp-…. The end!
Anyways…
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Kumiku-chan- Heh, thanks, glad you like it!
Shingo-sama- Oh yes, but don't worry. The worst of it is over… sorta.
Hiyami- Super glad you like it . And as I explained to you, your not actually supposed to get it. Its just Edward being… Well, Edward. :P
Prozacfairy- Thank you!
Elricschickrox- Yeah, sorry it took so long… And that the chapter was so short. Next will be longer and sooner I promise!
BlackMercifulFaerie- Glad you like the story. I know they look nothing alike, but I just love it when it happens xD. Yes, Al has his body back. That's where I screwed up the timeline, because Ed still has his automail. So yeah…
Anmbcuconnfan- Heh, yeah, she certainly doesn't, but don't worry, Winry's got it all worked out. XD
Lurkinshdws- Heh, thanks very much
Foolish Mortal- Heh, yeah. Well, they are lovely if you ask me, because I just luv them all so much :P Kidding. Anyways, glad you like it!
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-Aemi