Roy/Ed 45 Themes

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"I think that covers everything for today," Roy's voice vibrated through the meeting room. "You are all dismissed," Roy continued. "Also, Ed, I would like to speak with you for a moment." Roy heard Ed groan, and saw him roll his eyes at the request.

Roy had watched Ed throughout the entire two hour meeting. The young man had fidgeted, and moved in every possible way in the hard plastic chair. Some positions had Roy wincing at the obvious pain it would cause, while others Roy didn't no were even possible. Roy would hand it to Ed, the boy sure was flexible.

"What do you want," the irritation being evident in Ed's voice.

"Edward is that any way to talk to your superior?" Roy questioned with amusement.

"Roy," Ed began. "I am not in the mood okay, so no teasing."

Roy took in the serious look his boyfriend was giving him. Ed was clearly hiding something. "What's wrong," Roy asked with genuine concern, as he pulled Ed into a tight hug.

Ed let out a hiss of pain, as Roy tightened his arms around Ed's back. Roy immediately let go of Ed, and placed his hands on the boys shoulders. "Ed, what's wrong."

"Nothing," Ed grounded out through clenched teeth.

"Ed," Roy began. "You know it's okay to tell me. I am your boyfriend. If somethings wrong I want to know, so that maybe I can help." Roy cupped Ed's chin, and pulled so Ed was looking him in the eye. "You know you can trust me."

Ed stared at Roy for a long time before finally answering. "You won't laugh at me," Ed's voice pleaded, almost childlike through the evident pain.

"No, never. Not if something is causing you pain. Is it your back?"

Ed nodded his head. "Yes, I hurt my back this morning."

"What happened?"

Ed lowered his gaze, and mumbled something. "What, Ed I didn't hear you?" Roy asked softly, as he pulled Ed's face up once more.

"I said I tripped over Al's cat, and fell into the door facing." Ed shut his eyes trying to keep the tears from falling.

Roy didn't speak, but simply turned Ed around. Carefully he lifted Ed's shirt to examine his back. Roy could see the thick line where Ed had connected with the wood. A purple bruise was slowly forming.

"Looks like your going to be sore for awhile," Roy spoke breaking the silence. "So Al's cat huh?"

Ed turned to face Roy once again. "Yeah, the damn thing ran right under my feet." Ed smiled, as Roy once again pulled him into a hug. This time being careful of his back.

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