Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist. Ugh, I am pitiful.


Chapter 12 - Winry's Words

A picture is worth a thousand words, but you only need three of them.

Winry sat on the seat of the old, wooden porch, waiting to see Edward starting down the path. Yes, she had the things she needed to say - and if Edward replied, she'd try to improvise without defending. It was getting a little late, and he was taking longer then she expected but that just gave her more time to rehearse everything. She looked down at her hands, fiddling with her fingers. When it came to saying her mind, Winry wasn't nervous - Why be afraid of your own opinions? But when it came to speaking the facts on how you feel, she was at a loss.

It took a while until she saw Edward walking up to the house, and not how he usually walked. In a slow, undesirable pace that made him look as if dreading to see Winry's face. She nervously stood up when he approached her. He had the same, determined look in his eyes as he did when he left. Ed wanted answers, and he wanted them now.

"Found something to say?" He said, in a voice he tried to make sound not-so kindly. She was about to say something before he started to talk again. "Will it take long?" He was, shivering and looking at the door that led to the warm house. She shook her head taking a step forward. "What is it?" All the coldness from his voice fell into something considered concern. It only took a moment, but it was hard to do.

". . .I love you." She said, before collapsing in his arms for an embrace. He was shocked as she wrapped her arms around his neck, and hesitated before returning it. All he thought was going to be an apology, or an explanation for what happened between her and Roy last night.

'Less thinking.' He told himself.

"I'm so sorry. . ." She whispered, not letting go of him. She didn't want him to go, she wanted a reply. He put her arms around her waist.

"I love you too, Winry." She laughed through her tears of joy.

"It took you long enough." He wouldn't tell her how bad it hurt him when he saw Roy, and he wouldn't tell her how she was his dreams and more. He wouldn't tell her anything, just so he could stay in the moment forever. When what seemed not long enough, they pulled away and looked into the eyes of each other, just to see what the other was thinking. It was a miracle after all this time, that they could finally tell each other the truth, that everyone but themselves knew.

They were two teenagers, in a rush of emotions, that were completely in love.

And that was the fact that made Edward lean forward and softly kiss Winry, rejoining their embrace. She felt the electricity go through her spine, an excitement that the kiss from Roy could never compare too. When they finally pulled away from each other, Winry looked into his eyes.

"Did I say enough?" Ed smiled and nodded. Together, hand in hand, they walked back into the sleeping house. Quietly, not to wake up Pinako who would be throwing a fit at this hour. They each climbed into their own beds, with so many thoughts racing through their minds that they couldn't comprehend one from the other. Winry went to sleep knowing that her first and true love was sleeping soundly, just a few feet away. She turned around just to see he was doing the same. She smiled and bit her lip.

"Goodnight, Ed."

"Goodnight Winry." Simultaeneously, they turned around and smiled to themselves.

It had taken long enough.

Winry woke up when the sun came in through the window onto her bed. She turned around and saw Ed, still silently sleeping. Soundly, she sat up and tip-toed across the floor to his bed. He looked so handsome in his sleep, with the yellow light highlighting his features so perfectly. Last night, it was the first time she could say he was hers. Like on cue, he opened his eyes and caught her staring. Blushing, she smiled at him. Flashing a quick smile back, he got up off the bed, and undid his braid, retying it in the mirror. Truth was that she was now infatuated with her new found love, every move being made never ceasing to amaze and excite her. To her, it was still like a crush.

After he left for downstairs, she started dressing and doing her hair, spending a little more time then before. Winry felt like she was compelled to, as if under a spell she didn't realize. She wanted to feel the moment last night, so surreal to her, she wanted to feel the love once again. Following Ed, she barely reached the doorway before someone caught her arm and reeled her around. It was Mustang.

"Uhm. . .Hi?" Roy nodded. What in the world did he want now? If it was another kiss, Winry was NOT ready.

"Winry, remember when I told you about. . .the things with the military? There's something I should've told you a long time ago." He said, before pulling her into the next room.

"What is it Roy?" He knew he had to just come out with it, or else he wouldn't say anything at all.

"Winry. . .I'm the one who killed your parents."


I'm so sorry this was late and short! Believe it or not, it was hard to write. But they're finalllyyyy together, right? I promise you that the next one will be longer! I didn't make things too gushy like "oh Edward marry me," but it was pretty romantic. . .Thank you reviewers

BlaznXrapture - Thank you for not killing Roy! Your idea really improved my story!

Anicka - I've dreamt of Roy too. . .Hawkeye always tries to ruin it though . . .

Winryrockbell2 - I apologize for the suspense, lol.

Animechick50 - Aha, not exactly those words