This is, most likely, going to be the absolute shortest thing that I've ever written. There's a chance that the author's notes will be longer . . . Eh. (shrugs)

Disclaimer: I just don't own it, okay? Quit asking me!

No Socks

Roy wondered vaguely what Edward was doing as he entered the living room, seeing the blonde circling the couch like a vulture. No. Not just circling.

Shuffling.

The Fullmetal was carving a circular path around the centre of the room, shuffling his socked feet through the plush, white carpet. Catching the movement of the colonel's entrance in his peripheral vision, Ed looked up from what he was doing . . . and smiled at him.

Roy quirked an eyebrow. Why was he smiling? They had gotten into a rather childish row not long before over how the blonde should wear socks so that his automail wouldn't damage the hardwood floors. Though the colonel was pleased to see that Edward had listened and had donned some footwear, he was also slightly unnerved. The blonde wasn't one who got pissed off and then forgave very easily.

Ed, of all things, should not have been smiling at him . . .

However, as the teen turned and came shuffling over towards him, smile slowly transforming into a devious grin, Roy could see how the static electricity that was building up in Ed's body was making his flaxen hair stand up.

And, as Edward reached him and stretched out his automail hand to touch his bare arm, Roy mentally slapped himself for ever telling Ed to wear socks.

See? Short and pointless—I loved it! (laughs) Here are review responses:

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I've just posted the third chapter of my Mpreg . . . but you probably knew that. (grins) I read yours and reviewed and loved and want you to hurry along with the next chapter . . . But I'm rambling.

I saw my art in your profile. Hope you liked it! And no, you didn't spell DeviantArt wrong. (chuckles) Thanks for the review. I'd make the response longer, but I'm tired . . .

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I'm so happy that you liked it and (laughs) I'm glad that I could help you learn a new word. Thanks for the review!

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