Roy/Ed 45 Themes

Fire Scars

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Ed's good intentions always seemed to backfire. Not this time. Ed was determined, that everything would be perfect. This time he would surprise Roy, and nothing could ruin it. He wouldn't have a disaster like last time.

Just thinking about the last time he had tried to surprise Roy sent a shudder down his spine. How was Ed supposed to know that Roy was allergic to Daisies. They had spent the remainder or Roy's birthday in the hospital.

This Time would be different.

It wasn't a special occasion, it was just to show Roy how much Ed loved him. Ed decided to cook dinner for Roy. The plan was simple enough. Ed would get to Roy's apartment before he got home from work, and have a nice dinner ready and waiting. Simple.

Ed decided to fix a simple meal of chicken and rice. For desert, Ed had picked up some nice ripe strawberries, and chocolate. Ed had the chicken cooking on the stove when he heard the front door to Roy's apartment slam open then shut.

"Damn," Ed cursed under his breath. Roy had come home early. So much for the surprise. Lowering the heat on the stove, it was then he heard Roy.

"No good bastards! Damn idiots!" Roy continued his yelling as he passed the kitchen, and in his angry snapped his fingers.

Ed stood shocked, and unfortunately wasn't quick enough. The fire on the stove grew bigger, and the flames licked out at his hand on the pan. Ed yelped in surprise, and stumbled back landing on the floor of the kitchen.

It was Ed's yelp that caused Roy to back track to the kitchen, and stare in disbelief. The fire on the stove engulfed the small pan, and was burning the chicken. Then there was his boyfriend on the floor clutching his hand to his chest. It took a moment for the situation to click, but once it did, Roy rushed into the kitchen.

"Ed are you okay," Roy asked concern lacing his voice, as he turned off the flame and moved the pan. Roy knelt down in front of Ed. "Ed? What are you doing here?"

"Surprise," Ed said through clenched teeth. The stray tear that fell down Ed's cheek did not go unnoticed.

"Let me see," Roy coaxed.

Ed gave in and let Roy take a look at his injured hand. The skin on his palm was red, and not so bad. It was the top of his hand that had taken most of the damage. Roy helped Ed to the couch, then retrieved a bowl of water, and the first aid kit.

In an attempt to distract Ed, Roy started talking. "So, I guess I ruined another surprise?"

"Yesss..." Ed hissed.

"Sorry," Roy answered. "I am so sorry Ed, I didn't know you were here. I had a bad day, and..."

"It's okay," Ed said cutting him off. "I am beginning to think I'm cursed. I thought this time I could really surprise you, but you surprised me instead. Bastard."

Ed's attempt to lighten the mood worked. Roy smiled, and finished bandaging Ed's hand. "Come here," Roy said, pulling Ed against him. "I am sorry Ed."

"I know. It's okay, because now you owe me," Ed said with a glint in his eye. "You owe me big."

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