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Chapter 12
Earlier that morning, Noah expected to see Edward in the coffee shop like normal. He always came, every morning, but this morning there was no Edward.
She stood at his usual table that he always sat in with his cup of coffee in hand, and stared sadly out the window. It was black with two sugars, just the way he liked it.
Noah set down the cup on the table anyway, just in case he was a few minutes late today.
She thought about what happened at the end of their date. Had he changed his mind about her? Where was he?
After dinner, Edward realized he forgot to contact Noah.
"Shit!" He fumbled for his phone to shoot her a text.
Envy gave him an incredibly scathing look as he saw Noah's name pop up on Edward's phone.
"Seriously?" Envy grumbled.
"I'm going to tell her, I swear!" Edward promised. "That's just not the sort of thing you tell someone over the phone, y'know?"
"Remember what I told you! If you don't, I will!" Envy threatened.
"Yeah, yeah. I know." Edward sighed. Envy was so impossible sometimes.
He got a text back almost immediately.
Oh, I'm glad to hear everything is all right! Looking forward to seeing you again, Noah xoxo
Envy made gagging noises. "What are those supposed to be?"
"Uh... hugs and kisses, I think." Edward squinted at the text.
"Disgusting." Envy scrunched his nose. He was in a little better mood after talking with Izumi, though. He wished he would have had her for a mom, instead of Hag-Face. But then again, he never would have met Edward if things had happened any differently. Did Envy believe in fate? Maybe some days.
"Thanks for dinner, Teacher." Edward said as Izumi entered the room.
"Anytime. Now you two better work things out or else!" She waved around a spatula in a threatening way. From anyone else it would have been laughable, but coming from Izumi, that was a serious threat.
Edward was going to try his best. He smiled weakly and then glanced at Envy. He looked pretty happy, considering what an ass Edward had been. He was probably just excited over being able to dress how he wanted again.
Although that could present some obvious problems in public, Edward wanted Envy to be happy and have the opportunity to be himself again.
Edward stood and stretched. "I think it's time to go home." He yawned part way through his sentence.
Envy nodded and got up too.
Lust seemed to magically appear the second Envy seemed intent to leave.
"Remember to brush your teeth, and comb that hair of yours. It mats so easy." She prattled off a list of humanly things for Envy to do, and he rolled his eyes.
"Mmhmm. I'll remember." He said, though he had no intentions on doing any of those things.
Edward actually smiled. It was pretty funny to him that Envy needed to be reminded to do normal every day things like that. He supposed as a homunculus he took it for granted that he didn't have to do any of that stuff to maintain his hygiene.
Lust decided to stay behind with Izumi and Sig for now. They were happy to have her there for protection, anyway. She didn't exactly want to be the third wheel, and she knew Envy needed some alone time with Edward after all he'd been through. It was their time now. She would have to find her own way.
On the way back, they stopped in town and got some supplies to make Envy's old outfit. The reason they had to do that was because no where in Central was there a store that sold anything that even remotely resembled what Envy liked to wear.
Edward even got him a wig. It wasn't exactly like his old hair, but it was close enough. It was long and black and silky, and Envy couldn't stop touching it. It made Edward smile. He realized he liked to be able to buy things for Envy to make him happy.
After they got back to Edward's apartment, Envy got straight to work on making his outfit. He memorized every detail and stitch and was able to recreate it flawlessly. It took him several hours to make the whole thing, and it was very late by the time he was done.
Of course, he was wearing his wig the entire time.
Edward fell asleep on the couch while Envy sewed. He wasn't sure how well this would work, but he was willing to try anything for Envy. He had watched him work a long while, but exhaustion took over.
Envy finally finished and laid out his outfit on the floor to inspect it. It was perfect. Now to try it on.
He carefully undressed and stood there naked for a moment as he prepared himself. This felt like a huge step to him. It may seem like a simple thing to anyone else, but this was his identity before. For almost two hundred years he was able to choose who and what he looked like, and what he wore. He's partially being given that choice again, and he was simply jubilant.
Envy finally steeled himself and begin pulling on his freshly made garments. First the top, then the skort. It was a little tighter than he remembered it being, but then again this body was bigger than his preferred form ever was.
He pulled on his fingerless gloves and toeless socks to finish. He even made himself a little black headband to go with his wig, though he left off the red triangle that he adorned in his homunculus days. He was also missing his Ouroboros, since he became human it sort of just... vanished. He felt a little bit like a cosplayer, except he was cosplaying himself. It was an odd feeling, but he felt good nonetheless.
He stood before a mirror and admired himself. His ass stuck out a little more than he would have liked, and his muscle definition was much greater than would be most flattering, but it would do. Envy smoothed out his wig and struck a little pose.
He definitely felt more comfortable now. The wig helped loads, he really hated his ugly blonde hair. He thought perhaps he should get some colored contacts as well, so he could have his purple eyes back.
Once he was done admiring himself, he went to go check on Edward. Sure enough, he'd fallen asleep in his clothes. Figures.
Envy climbed on top of Edward, feeling a little more confident now in his new outfit.
Edward stirred slightly, and grunted in his sleep.
"Edo," Envy crooned. "Wake up, I have a surprise for you."
"Mmmh." Edward made noises in response, but didn't open his eyes.
Envy got a little bolder, and he leaned in close to kiss Edward's lips.
Edward's eyes creaked open as he felt lips on his. He groaned and kissed back automatically. "Envy...?"
"It's me." Envy murmured against Edward's lips. His hair fell around them in a protective veil, and he felt like they were the only two in the entire world.
Edward reached up to feel Envy. He felt bare skin and some tight fabric. Had he finished his outfit? He's certainly acting more like his old self right now. He noticed the long, dark hair. For a moment he forgot it was a wig, it fit Envy so nicely. He looked incredible.
Envy probed Edward's lips with his tongue until they allowed him entrance. He kissed deeply causing Edward to squirm beneath him satisfyingly.
He wasn't sure what time it was exactly, but Edward knew it was late. He felt pretty groggy being woken up, but damn this was a nice thing to wake up to. He wasn't going to complain, especially not with Envy doing what he was doing with his tongue just now.
Edward ran his fingers experimentally over Envy's body, feeling his contours. He slipped his hands inside the back of Envy's skort, feeling his ass. It felt nice, and fuller than he remembered it to be. He kind of liked it.
Envy's body was responding to Edward's touch. He seemed like he was enjoying himself, too! Envy was so happy he could almost cry. Edward wanted him again. It worked! It was really working!
He grinned into the kiss as Edward pulled Envy's ass closer to him with his hands, forcing their hips to press together.
Edward was getting really turned on now. His jeans felt uncomfortably tight and Envy's ass felt really good in his hands.
He surprised Envy when he flipped the former-sin over on his back and began dominating the kiss. Edward touched the long dark hair and pulled at the tight fabric clinging to Envy's muscular body.
It was almost as if he had his Envy back again.
Envy leaned back and let Edward take over. He enjoyed the attention he was getting as Edward moved downwards and spread kisses over his neck and shoulder which was exposed.
Edward slipped his own jeans off and sighed in relief as his erection sprang free. Envy squeaked as Edward rubbed the underside of the head against his own bulge still contained within his skort.
Envy stared up at Edward with desire evident in his large gold-purple eyes. He felt like the virgin this time. He supposed he really was, given that his human body died a virgin. He was starting over now. He was given a fresh, clean slate and he wasn't going to waste it.
The thought of Edward taking his virginity made his heart swell with joy, and a grin crept onto his face as the friction between their groins increased.
"What are you smiling at?" Edward asked with a small smile of his own, his face slightly damp with sweat as his arousal rose.
"Nothing." Envy hummed happily and tugged at his own skort innocently, giving the hint that he wanted Edward to take it off for him.
Edward smiled and pulled Envy's skort down just as he did the first night they had together, only he planned to go further this time. He didn't have a clue what he was doing before, but he'd read some books in the past year preparing for if Envy ever came back. Looking back it was kind of sad he supposed, but he wanted to know how to please Envy.
Envy gasped as the cool air hit his most private areas. He looked to the side, embarrassed of his blonde pubic hair. He tended to forget it was there, because as a homunculus he chose not to have any at all.
Edward didn't care. Envy had done all this for him, and he looked damn good too. Better than he anticipated. Maybe he was just starting to get more comfortable around Envy again, but he was allowing himself to be turned on by even his new masculine features.
Edward slid down to the floor before Envy, and positioned himself between his legs. Envy bit his lip as Edward made his way down there, and wondered what his plan was.
Edward read about this one thing that felt really good, and he'd been wanting to try it for ages. He figured now was as good a time as any, and he definitely wanted to make Envy feel good.
He encouraged Envy to part his legs as far as they would go, and he gently lifted his sac to gain easier access to his destination.
Envy tensed, unsure of what to expect, until he felt a warm wetness against him. He let out the breath he'd been holding in a sigh of pleasure.
Edward was encouraged by Envy's sounds. He gently lapped at Envy's puckered hole, causing Envy to squirm and writhe. Running his tongue up the underside of Envy's sac, he took part of it in his mouth and sucked softly.
Envy's erection was standing as straight as it could as Edward teased him. It was amazing, he'd never felt anything like it before, not even as a homunculus. The sensations were so much more intense in his human body, and no one had ever done anything quite like this to him.
Edward's own length hung between his legs, twitching with need as he put his mouth around Envy's shaft.
Envy whined and bucked his hips slightly. He forgot how good Edward's mouth felt on him. It'd been way too long.
Soon he could tell Envy was getting too close, and he stopped. Envy writhed beneath him, begging with his body for him to keep going. It was a lovely sight.
"I've wanted to do this for a very long time." Edward said in a husky voice. He held himself with his flesh hand, pressing the tip of his length against Envy's entrance. He felt the give, knowing Envy was ready for him.
Envy cried out as Edward slid himself inside. The stretching fucking hurt, and it was uncomfortable for several moments until Edward started gently rocking his hips back and forth. Then the pleasure hit deep inside his belly, causing his back to arch in ecstasy.
The moisture soon coated his length and he was able to easily fuck Envy. He moved slowly and carefully at first, wary of hurting Envy. As soon as Envy seemed to be enjoying it, he picked up the pace. Wet skin on skin sounds echoed through the room as Edward's sac slapped Envy's full ass with every thrust.
The sensations were almost too much for Envy, and his body moved of it's own accord. He gripped at the cushions and turned his head side to side as Edward relentlessly slammed into him. The head of his erection was swollen and red, begging for attention though the intense pleasure was already coursing through his body. He needed release, and he needed it soon.
Edward stared down at Envy's body as it writhed around beneath him. Just the sight made him want to pour everything he had into him.
"Fuck, Envy." He moaned as his pleasure piqued and he came suddenly. Thick streams of come coated Envy's insides as Edward rode out his orgasm.
Before his lover finished, Envy grabbed his own length and began pumping it quickly, desperately seeking his own orgasm. It didn't take long before he came. Envy whined and made a face as his body tensed and seized for his orgasm. The evidence of his pleasure soon covered his hand and dripped onto his belly.
Edward's breath still hadn't returned to normal, and he pulled free from Envy's tight ass before slumping next to the mostly-naked male.
Envy had a blissful look on his face when he turned to look at Edward.
"I love you so much." He murmured, causing Edward's already flushed face to deepen in color.
"I love you too, Envy." He admitted. The outfit had really done the trick, and the wig was pretty nice too. But after it was all said and done, he didn't want Envy to have to feel like he had to wear it all the time just for his sake. Not unless he wanted to, anyway. He felt kind of bad over the whole thing. He'd really treated Envy terribly since he came back, he realized that now. Envy didn't deserve it.
Edward put his thumb under Envy's headband and pulled up on it, removing it and the wig together at once.
"No! What are you doing?" Envy grabbed at it, trying to put it back on but his blonde hair had already fallen out and was framing his face.
"You're beautiful." Edward whispered. He wasn't sure if it was the after-sex high he was on or what, but right now Envy just looked stunning to him. He'd never been more beautiful, as a matter of fact.
Envy stopped and his face turned a peculiar shade of pink. Did Edward just call him beautiful? He covered his face shyly and grinned. Envy couldn't have been happier in this moment.
Edward discarded the wig and moved Envy's hands so he could kiss him hard. He was the stupidest man in the world. How could he ever think Envy wasn't attractive? He tried to think about it and figured maybe he was just apprehensive over Envy truly being a guy now, and it messed with his head. Who the hell knows. Edward decided from now on he would love him no matter what, inside and out.
They laid together for a long while, intertwined in each others arms taking turns dozing until the early hours of the morning.
Edward finally felt content with life. He was happy, for once. Now he just needed to convince the rest of the world that it was okay for two men to love each other. What he and Envy shared was definitely special, but he worried the people of Amestris wouldn't see it that way. At least he wasn't a State Alchemist anymore, though he was still plenty famous.
Everyone recognized him everywhere he went, and it would be even worse since Envy looked like his brother. Well, he technically was his brother. But technicalities aside, Edward was honestly nervous about it. People were close minded and did not like to accept change easily. He just hoped Envy would understand they would have to come out slowly to everyone, if at all. They may very well have to keep their relationship in the dark forever, at least to the public. Their friends and family would surely find out sooner or later, and he could only hope everyone would be as accepting as Teacher was.
As the sun finally crept up over the horizon, Edward's eyes fluttered open and he admired the beautiful boy he had wrapped up in his embrace. The early morning sun shone in and illuminated Envy's face almost like an angel. Edward kissed his cheek and Envy smiled in his sleep. It was a genuinely happy smile, not like how he used to grin impossibly wide as a homunculus. This was real, and not forced.
For once, the feeling of dread that loomed over both of them constantly was beginning to lift.