Chapter 3

It: another chapter, another chapter. ho hum, ho hum. Bloody battle won. -blink- oops. got that from a story... anyway. reviews.

Priestess kurumi inu's sister: alright. do what you want. I got BIG plans for this story. -evil smirk-

Uchiha Kuraiko: thank you. -bows- yes.no.. Roy singed ed's pants to cover up the sudden silence in the room and the What was That for! comment. cleared up? -smile- I'm a chapter ahead, I'm just lazy or forgetful. parden me. anyway... he's the next chapter.

Out: -hugs It- he's so adorable when he smiles! -giggle-

It: -blush-

Marii: Thank you. Ya. The Roy/Ed pairing is a great pairing. they just make a good couple if u ask me...

i love athrun:... if you love athrun.. why aren't u reading Gundam Seed? just kidding. thank you.

Genkai-chan: yes. feel for the pain of the short one. -evil smirk- -eyes dart side to side- I could never forget you. Or any reviewer. My onee-chan taught me better. -sticks tongue out at older girl next to him who is also updating a story on her own name-

xShatteredSoulx: really? me too.. of course. I said that because I look like I'm 8 and I act like I'm 6.. but I am 14.

Totally: no. you're not. I swear, you are actually 8. There's no way in hell you could be 14.

It: shut up. oh. and ShatteredSoul, I look like Hiro Sohma from Fruits Basket if you know what that is.

YamiEmmy: burn things.. yesssss. -smirk- -holding lighter- wahaha!

Of: -takes lighter away- no lighter for you. -smirks evily- lighter for me. -sets things on fire and dances in the middle saying woooo!-

It: pyro freak...

Xeora: hm... thank you. btw, I like the name. Is that your real name or what is it?

Out: good job on being polite, It.

It: -grumble- ya.. well.. anything for..

Of: FIRE!

It: -groan- never mind..

It was late at night but Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist, was still awake. He stared at his ceiling where the fan continuously turned and creaked. Al was in the corner, eyes dark as though shut down. As though the suit of armor were empty.

Empty.

Edward sat up slowly and sighed. He flipped his legs over the side of his bed and rested his arms on his knees as he looked at the ground. His hand touched his lips and his eyes widened slightly. He hit his knee and glared at his door.

How dare that bastard defile him like that! Well he wasn't just gonna sit back and take this. That fire hazard might think he didn't mind if he just lay down like a dog. Well he was gonna give him a piece of his mind.

Ed stood up and left the room quietly. Al's eyes lit and he saw the door closed, but if he followed, Ed would surely hear him. He would follow if he felt something was wrong. His brother was a brilliant Alchemist and didn't need to be constantly watched. But he was still worried because of the events earlier that day..

"Maybe... I'll just.. Sit near the door.." Al moved sat by the door.. Just in case.

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Ed was standing in front of Roy Mustang's door... Now that he was here, he wasn't sure what he planned to do. As he contemplated what to do, the door opened to reveal Roy Mustang himself in the doorway. He seemed surprised to find his smallish coworker in front of him.

"Oh.. Fullmetal.. What are you doing here?" he asked, still looking surprised. He looked around to see if anyone was around.

"..." Ed looked to the side and didn't respond. What was he supposed to say?

'I came because you kissed me, dumb ass!'.. Ok..That was just asking for it. He'd either be burned or kissed again, or both! No way was that happening.

'N-nothing.' translation 'I'm an idiot who cant say what he wants. Kiss?' AH!

'Dammit. I liked it okay!' ya.. Just come out and say it and.. NO! What was wrong with him! Never Never Never Never NEVER! Why did it all end in kissing!

"...Well?" Roy noticed how dark it was outside. "...You coming in or not? I don't want a million bugs in my house." he scratched the back of his head like he was tired. He wore loose-ish pants... kinda like sweat pants, and a plain white t-shirt.

Ed grumbled and walked past him and into the house.

"Please. Sit down on the couch. Make yourself at home. Or I would say that.. But this is my home. Don't get too comfy." Roy disappeared into what appeared to be the kitchen.

"Like I'd ever get comfy in your house." Edward growled from the couch. Roy walked out of the kitchen with a soda in his hand and sat down by Ed.. Or more.. Almost on the opposite side of the couch.

"That's not nice." there was a 'pop, fwoosh' as he opened his soda. He took a sip and sighed. He talked to Ed while staring at the ceiling slightly. "So. Why'd you come here? I mean.. I don't think anyone stands outside a persons door at almost midnight for no reason.."

"Let me ask you a question.. Why'd you open the door? After all, it's almost midnight. You weren't planning to go anywhere dressed like that were you?" Ed looked Roy over. Actually, Roy looked pretty good in that outfit. You could easily see his abs through the shirt and he did look pretty sexy if you thought about it as a package and all... with the muscles and the cute face and the.. Hold on. Back up. This was way out of control!

"I don't know. I was about to go to bed when I felt like I should open the door and when I did, what do I find but a little, lost, metal kid." he laughed as he noted Ed get angry.

"I AM NOT LITTLE!" Ed shouted, right in Roy face. Roy pecked him.

"Yea you are." he said smoothly as Ed went a bit limp at being kissed again. "My favorite little brat." He smiled while Ed kinda glared.

"Oh thanks." he said sarcastically. Roy smirked and then pulled Ed into a hug. Their chests touching, Ed's face turned to the side almost staring at his gloved, metal hand which rested mostly on Roy's chest but almost touched his shoulder.

"So tell me, Fullmetal. Did you come here to tell me you didn't like it at all?" Roy's voice sounded a little hurt. Ed wasn't tense at all. He felt like he was being hugged by someone who really cared and he didn't mind. It was liked all that anger he'd just felt had vanished for a moment. He lifted his gaze to Roy's face just above his.

"I'm...not sure.." he said slowly. He found himself kissing the colonel on purpose this time. And they kissed for a good minute or so before breaking a bit and staring into each others eyes, in a slight daze. "Not sure.. At all." Ed finished, his eyes closing.

Roy tightened his hold on the boy a little and began to kiss him again, yes, tongue and all. After a minute Ed's eyes squeezed shut harder and his hand balled into a fist, clenching some of Roy shirt. This caught Roy's attention and he broke the kiss. Ed was still tense and leaned against Roy. The look on his face seemed pained, as though trying not to cry. Roy began to feel concerned. The boy shook and a few tears ran down his cheeks. Roy just held him.

He held him till he stopped crying. He looked down at the boy to find him asleep. He looked so adorable... wait.. Now how was Ed suppose to go home? What if someone saw Ed leave Roy's house in the morning? ... his reputation would be ruined.. Both of their reputations.. This was suppose to be a secret... oh well, problem for another day. Roy smiled down at the sleeping teenager and slowly moved to get off the couch but leave Ed on it.. Maybe even get him some covers, but Ed's hand was still holding his shirt and so he couldn't go anywhere..

Roy groaned slightly. The boy could be so stubborn. He picked Ed up and walked over to a closet. He opened it up and pulled out a spare blanket. He went back to the couch and sat down again, but covered Ed with the cover. He had already been tired before Ed showed up so now he was exhausted. He fell asleep quickly.

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Ed remembered anger but it melted in warmth. The warmth of his arms. He remembered pleasure replaced by fear. Fear of what was happening. How could something like this happen? Why? It scared him. Sent shakes through his body when he thought about it. This wasn't something he had planned on happening or had wanted to happen. But it did. What did this mean? What did this mean for his future?

"Wake up, Metal head." came a familiar voice. Ed opened his eyes ever so slightly, but not enough to tell he was awake. "Come on. Or do I have to kiss you?" came the voice, a smirk was easy to hear. Ed sat straight up. "Morning, sleepy head." Roy greeted.

He was fully dressed and ready for work, even his teeth seemed shinier than last night. Ed was dressed too besides his cloak, which hung by the door, and you couldn't tell he'd slept in it. But his hair was surely a mess from sleep. Roy handed him a comb as he walked into another room. Ed grumbled as he redid his hair.

"What time is it?" he asked after a yawn. Roy didn't answer immediately. He appeared to be in the bathroom, brushing his teeth... strange... weren't his teeth white enough? When he walked in the room again he answered.

"It's about 3 am. I wanted to make sure you got out before daybreak. Before anyone could notice." He added quickly, seeing Ed's shocked/pissed look.

"Oh. Ok. I get it." Ed stood up, tossed the comb to the side, and grabbed his jacket from the rack by the door. As he finished putting it on Roy put his arms around his shoulders, bending down a little.

"Don't take it the wrong way, Eddy. We both have reputations, that's all." he smiled. Ed flinched

"Eddy?"

"Just kidding around. Geeze. And I thought I was high strung.." Roy shrugged and headed out the door. Ed growled and followed.

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Ed walked into his room about 3:30 am and sighed. What a night. He slumped over to his bed and fell face first into it. It wasn't until he heard the clanking that he knew Al was awake.

"Brother?" Al asked shakily.

"Ah? Wat s it?" was the muffled answer he got.

"Um.. It's really late.. I mean early.. Where have you been?" Al asked nervously.

"Out." it was short and vague. Al twiddled with his fingers.

"Um..wh.."

"I fell asleep while on a walk.. Answer your question?" Ed rolled over.

"Oh ok. Sorry." Al sat down where he'd been earlier before Ed left.

A few minutes passed and neither said a word. There was complete silence. Ed sighed before drifting in and out of sleep. Al's eyes were dark but he was very much awake. Fell asleep on a walk?.. it made sense.. Or so he decided. He'd leave it at that. And he decided to rest for a few more hours.

Roy leaned on the wall in his office with his eyes closed and a neutral look on his face. Now his and Ed's reputations were safe. But he had to wonder why. Why Ed started crying.

Ed's fist had held onto his shirt so tightly. He had tried so hard not to cry but he still had. Roy's shirt had still been wet when he changed and he'd felt bad when he thought back to it. He didn't understand why Ed had cried. Was it his fault?

The pained expression on Ed's face... He admitted that he hadn't minded when had voluntarily kissed him. In fact, he was glad because he thought it meant he felt the same way... But.. Ed crying into his chest and clinging to him for comfort... the way he shook. Such fear... he wished he could've helped more.

Roy scoffed and walked to his desk. He sat down and leaned back in his chair. "What an annoying kid." he complained out loud. He stared in a daze, his eyes deep in thought.

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