All the Words Written

by The-Missing-Paige

Years after the events of Brotherhood, Edward and Roy have given into romance and are now living together. While trying to make the place a little tidier, Ed finds some letters from Roy to him that he's never seen before…and they remind him that he has some unsent letters of his own. Slow burn.

23. Chapter 23

Edward,

It appears I have an uncanny ability to misjudge any situation concerning you. Truly, I believed hiding the truth around Maes's death would be for the best. First off, given the suspicious circumstances, I thought it would keep you out of the trouble that is bound to result. Second off, I…didn't want to hurt you. That was a stupid thing to think, given that it would be entirely impossible to prevent you from learning the truth eventually, but I simply couldn't see your face fall when you learned of his death. You've seen so much already, and I didn't want to be the one to add to your grief.

In perfect hindsight, I can now see that was rather selfish of me, and all I've done is manage to hurt you even more so.

What is it about you, hmm? Normally I like to think I have solid judgement in most circumstances, but with you…I seem to always be making the wrong choices, when what I want the most is to make the right ones. It's worrisome and frustrating.

I'll have to find some way to make it up to you.

Yours,

Roy Mustang