Here's the new chapter, it's longer than the previous one! It's set in the view of Pinako and third person, sorta back and forth, so I hope you can follow it. The italics means a though. It might be a while before the next chapter... I haven't written it yet. Reviews help me write faster though. Doesn't it help everyone? Thanks for reading it!
She was working on a client's automail when she heard some loud shouting coming from the kitchen. Hmm… that's a first… There hasn't been enough noise around here… I almost miss it. She knew she was going to regret what she just said. That can only mean one he… he must be back…
"HEY! That's no way to treat your older brother!" Ed shouted waving a fist in front of Al. "And that's no way to treat your favourite customer!" he said to Winry.
"You mean… your future boyfriend?" Al said starting to run away.
"YOU LITTLE! GET BACK HE.." Ed started to shout. He stopped only to find a wrench coming straight towards his head. Oh damn it… he thought. I haven't had this happen in a while. Unless Winry got weaker this is gonna hur-
THUMP
She looked at the 3 children, only they weren't kids anymore. Some things never change… she though. The rest was typical; it was almost tradition. Ed would get annoyed at her granddaughter; Winry would use her trusty wrench again, I gotta her a new source of enjoyment… other than whacking Ed… Al would step in and oh… what's this? This was different. When did the little pip-squeak become so sentimental enough to kiss Winry? Kiss? Hey was that allowed? No, let them Pinaoko, she told herself. They're not kids anymore, she had to keep reminding herself. She smiled. Maybe she had underestimated Edward. Maybe he truly had grown up.
"Granny!" Al shouted, waving at her. "Look who's back!"
"Glad to see you back Edward," she said.
"Same here Granny. It's been a while." Ed smirked.
"How long do you plan on staying Edward?" she asked.
"A week," Ed replied. "Hey Granny, got something to eat? I'm starving."
She chuckled. Ed's fondness for food hasn't changed. "Yep, there's a nice hearty stew in the pot. Winry? Can you set the table?"
"Sure thing granny," Winry replied. She was still recovering from the shock of what just happened. Making sure the blush and redness was gone from her face, she walked towards the cupboard.
"Here, lemme help you." Ed said, taking some plates from Winry's hand.
Winry found herself blushing… again. When did Ed become so nice? She thought. Whatever happened to him… I like it… now if only…
Al snickered.
"Well that's a first." Pinako noticed, handing stew to the hungry teens sitting around the table. They were as hungry as wolfs and the smell of the stew was enough to melt any block of ice. Especially Edward who had a strange look in his eye, just staring at the stew.
Ed gulped down his stew, quickly asking for seconds, while Winry and Al just stared at him.
"Hm.. mmm," Ed managed to say. "Ah… thanks Granny. I haven't eaten a homecooked meal in a long time. I could eat a horse."Ed said while wiping his mouth with a napkin. Al hoped that Ed didn't actually mean it… he was quite fond of horses… and cats by the way too.
Winry smiled at him. Happy to see him so happy and carefree, the troubles relieved from his shoulders and his pain temporarily gone. If only… we could stay like this…He flashed Winry one of his famous smirks causing Winry to blush again. What's wrong with you today? She asked herself. Why do you keep blushing? It's not as if Ed hasn't smiled like that before… only… I don't remember him being his cute. The eyes… the hair… the smirk… Stop it Winry… he's only going to hurt you again. But… there's something sincere in those golden eyes that I keep on staring into…
Al noticed Winry staring at Ed and was quite confused. "Is there something wrong Winry?"
"Oh it's nothing Al," Ed said. "Oh right… Al doesn't remember anything that happened… does he…"
Winry shook her head, turning her eyes away from Ed; afraid to look into those eyes again and become memorized in their own little world.
"Hey granny!" Ed said, breaking the silence. "Want help with the dishes?"
"Oh my… When did my little spoiled brat become such a gentlemen?"
Ed smiled. He was amazed at himself too…
"You kids go out and enjoy yourselves. I'll take care of it." Pinako replied. "It's such a nice day, you really should be outside. Now out I say!"
"Okay granny! We're going!" a very excited Alphonse said, followin Ed and Winry out the door.
Pinako chucked to herself. So they really weren't kids anymore. About time… she though. She started on the dishes, looking out the kitchen window at the evening sky. The colours of the sky… so pretty. The oranges and the reds blended beautifully with the blues. The clouds with a glorious hue of magenta; and the sun… just about to set over the horizon and rise again the next morning, like it did everyday. What a beautiful sunset. This time of the day was her favourite. It gave her time to think to herself… She chuckled again. Den was onto of Ed, licking him furiously, tackling him to the ground. Winry and Al were watching, laughing at the suffocating Ed. The 3 of them ran off, enjoying the evening. Pinako sighed. Maybe they were adults, but their hearts were still the hearts of a child. You need some laughter in this house to brighten it up. She secretly hoped to herself that this would never change…