Chapter 10 Hot Coffee

Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only truth.

Roy's eyes opened slowly. He didn't move.

"Just a dream." He whispered.

He turned his head and felt pain run through his whole body at the movement. The flame alchemist winced as he realized it was not a dream. His pain seemed to float away as he saw Edward lying next to him above the covers, as to not disturb Mustang. Roy blinked, and wondered if everything he saw was real. His hand brushed across Ed's face, and he felt that it was soft smooth and very solid. Ed stirred then opened his eyes to see Roy looking at him with curiosity.

"What?" He growled.

"Just making sure I'm not dreaming all this." He replied to the tired boy.

"Nope, that pain you probably feel is one hundred percent real, and your own fault." Ed stated.

"Yeah, it sucks that I stick my neck out for you." Roy stated sarcastically. "I'll never do that again." He continued rolling his eyes. "That's right no more suicidal attempts here." He smiled.

"SHUT UP YOU DID THAT ON YOUR OWN!" Ed screamed.

Roy's head turned in what seemed anger, and Ed instantly calmed down.

"You're very thankful you know that?" He whispered.

"But…You didn't have to-

"You're welcome." Roy hissed.

Ed bowed his head. Roy's eyes looked over at Ed slight. He hid his smile.

"Pipsqueak." Roy smiled.

"WHO YOU CALLIN' SO SHORT ANTS NEED A MAGNIFING GLASS TO SEE HIM!?" Ed screamed.

Roy chuckled, but then watched Edward go on.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SHORT DUST PARTICALS CRUSH HIM!"

Roy blinked as Ed went on.

"WHO YOU CALLING SO SMALL THAT HIS TREDMIL IS A HAMSTER WHEEL!" Ed cried out.

Roy saw this wasn't going to end, and pulled Ed down to kiss him. Ed blinked for a moment.

"Found the off button." Roy smiled.

"YOU STUPID EXCUSE FOR A COLONEL! WHAT AM I TO YOU JUST ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR STUPID GIRLS! YOU DO JACK CRAP, AND CALL ME SHORT ALL DAY-

"Stop moving the bed my limbs are broken, besides I'm not in a mood to do anything to you anyway because my ribs are in fact broken." Roy said closing his eyes.

Ed blinked having no clue what Roy just said. Then realized what he meant.

"YOU SICK PERVERT! IS THAT ALL I AM-

"SHUT UP FULL METAL!" Roy screamed in his face.

Ed blinked.

"What did you call me?" He asked worried.

Roy pulled the blanket closer to him which moved Edward upwards forcing him to hit his head on the head-board. Ed rubbed his head and saw Roy's eyes where closed.

"Hey…My name." Ed wined

"Full….Metal." Roy hissed.

Ed twitched.

"You're really mad at me." Ed said worried.

"Damn straight you loud mouth brat." Roy growled.

"I'm….sorry." Ed managed to say.

"And?" Roy asked.

"Thank you?" Ed asked.

"What you don't know if you should thank me for almost getting killed for you enough times?" Roy snapped back.

Ed jumped at his sudden tone, and bowed on the bed.

"Thank you." He said afraid.

"That's better.,,Ed." Roy smiled.

"YOU JERK YOU WEREN'T MAD AT ALL!" Ed screamed.

"No, it's just fun watching you squirm like that little worm you are." Roy smiled.

"I'M NOT SHOR-

"Lets not go there right now." Roy said in a half sigh.

Ed crossed his arms and glared at Roy for a minute.

"Fine…You aren't short." Roy sighed.

"Jerk." Ed growled.

"Not in bed Edward." Roy smiled.

"Pervert." Ed replied.

"Your point?" Roy asked. "Just be glad my ribs are broken." He smiled.

Ed's hair stood on end as he fell of the bed surprised.

"Now, go get me some coffee." He smiled.