Chapter 18

They walked out of the viewing room hand in hand and into the lobby, the small blonde in his new greenish tan sport coat and trousers with his striped shirt, still sniffled a few more times as they went. Then Roy stopped, his dark suit and open collared white shirt a testament to his possible rank, reached around Edward's waist and pulled him closely to his side as they strolled through the lobby to the street. He saw Ed's face peer up at him with a puzzled expression.

"Aren't you afraid someone will see?" Ed asked cautiously.

Roy stopped and turned Edward to face him, they stood there under the theater marquee with people flooding out of the front doors around them. Their bodies were illuminated on one side from the golden glow pouring through the glass doors. The city street was not as busy as it was earlier, but there were still a few stragglers heading off to wherever they needed to be. The evening air was fresh and had started to cool from the day; the wind was quiet. Roy leaned down toward Ed and stopped just before his lips brushed his lovers. "I don't care," he said with conviction.

Ed saw Roy's dark eyes sparkle in the glow of the theater light; there was an inner fire inside them. Just as his lover's words processed in his mind, he felt soft lips crush his own and a hand cupped him around his cheek, the tips of the fingers rested lightly on his earlobe. Ed closed his eyes and let the moment take him away, in his mind there were no other people twisting to get around them, there were no stares or soft gasps. There was only him and Roy joined together by passion and love.

Roy broke the kiss but kept his hand steady on Ed's face. He'd felt Ed's hands rest gently on his hips during the kiss. The movie had made him do some thinking too. He understood all to well how fleeting peace, relationships, and even lives can be. "Ed, I just want you to know that whatever happens, this is our time, do you understand?" he spoke tenderly as his eyes continued to drive home the deep feelings he had for the young alchemist.

Ed wasn't quite sure why Roy would say something like that now. "Uh, no, I don't understand," he admitted reluctantly. He almost broke the lock Roy's eyes had on his, but he thought better of it, preferring to delve further into the recesses of the intoxicating dark pools.

"Just remember that, then…Let's go home," Roy stated plainly. He let his hold go on the young man's face and stood up straight.

Ed watched Roy search the cars parked along the side of the street, it was time to go home. He smiled faintly as the word rang differently in his ears somehow. It wasn't really only Roy's home anymore, was it? A part of it was his now too, a place where he was allowed to come and go as he pleased, for the most part. He still had a dorm room with his brother, but he'd left a toothbrush and razor at Roy's this morning. Funny how he didn't remember that detail and how the importance of it had meant nothing until just now. He wondered briefly if Roy had even noticed them among his things in the bathroom when he came home from work. Ed grinned at the thought as Roy tugged his hand in the direction of the waiting car.

The grasp Roy had on Ed's hand broke as they approached Roy's car. As their life in the military came back into reality with the nearing vehicle and it's waiting occupant, it was obvious Roy began to take more care in how he chose to offer affection to Ed. Roy went to open Ed's door, but Ed shot him a glance this time, he wasn't a girl after all. Ed watched a sheepish grin spread on his lovers face as he motioned for Ed to open the door himself before he jogged around to the other side. Ed climbed into the back seat and made himself comfortable while Roy did the same.

The car shifted and started down the street toward the other side of town. Roy peered out his window, noting the various shops as they went by. He wondered where Ed had gone to purchase his new outfit; it had been really poignant he'd thought so much of this night to do something like that. He turned to look at his lover and grabbed the hand resting between them; he knew it was positioned there for that very purpose. "Ed, I didn't say it earlier, but I'm actually very touched you went out and bought new clothes for tonight," he said straight forwardly as his mind mentally removed them.

Ed suddenly looked embarrassed, his head tilted down and his gaze shifted to his lap. "Yeah well, it was sort of Al's idea," he admitted.

"Al? Funny, I never thought Al would come up with something like that," Roy replied with a smile.

"It was his idea for me to wear my hair down too," Ed added as he gazed back to see Roy's reaction.

Roy leaned over and put his lips close to Ed's ear, "Well I meant it when I said you looked stunning tonight. I am a very lucky man to have had the company of such a beautiful date," Roy whispered sincerely.

Ed flushed with embarrassment again, then he realized the word Roy had used for him, "Damn-it Roy, I am not 'beautiful', can't you say something that doesn't sound so…feminine?" he whispered, perturbed.

Roy chuckled; all that sticky sweetness they had between them all evening had it's place, but it had started to feel smothering. Then he grinned wickedly as he decided to have some fun on the way home with Edward. "But Ed, you are beautiful, you can't hide that fact, I mean what else could I say? You're too pretty for me to call you handsome," he teased.

Ed glared at Roy, "I'm not beautiful and why can't you call me handsome? Huh? I'm a guy," he hissed.

"Ah, but you're a very pretty guy, all that lovely blonde hair, the big beautiful eyes…that tiny waist," he ribbed quietly. Then he lowered his voice a little and pushed closer to Ed, "those tight little buns, which I bet look great under those perfectly fitting trousers. Can't wait to get that jacket off and take a look."

Ed gasped and pulled his hand away from under Roy's. "You pervert!" he hissed a little too loudly as he remembered the 'easy' comment from the night before.

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Roy's car pulled up outside his small dark green house. The shingles illuminated dully in the light of the streetlamp perched precariously at the corner ahead of them. They'd sat in a comfortable silence the rest of the short drive to the East side of Central City. The two had been lost in thought, each exchanging occasional shy but appreciating glances as their hands hand resumed a tight grip.

Roy allowed his driver to open his door and then climbed out, Ed impulsively let himself out from his side. They walked up to Roy's door and heard the car speed away again, back to be parked at headquarters until Roy needed it on Monday morning. Roy pulled out his keys as he strolled up his cement front walk behind Ed only to hide them again when he saw Edward proudly unlocking the door with his own key. Roy smiled and put a hand in the small of Ed's back as the door unlocked and the two strode into the dark house.

Roy turned on the dome light in the entryway and motioned to take off his suit jacket. He casually brought it back to his bedroom, turned on the lamp next to the bed with the wall switch, and flung it across a chair. Roy sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, ready to remove his shoes when he saw Edward standing in the doorway, a strange expression on his face. "Ed? What's wrong? You look funny," he inquired.

Ed looked shyly at his feet as they scuffled across each other and fidgeted with his hands in front of his lap. "I…I don't know…it just seems so…normal," he finally admitted.

Roy looked at him like he had just admitted he liked milk after all, "What the hell do you mean, normal?" he asked, slightly annoyed. Like anything about their relationship was 'normal'?

Ed shot a shy glance up at Roy before returning to the scrutiny of his fingers, "I mean, now that the date is over, it's like all the excitement is gone," he said sadly.

Roy shot up from the edge of the bed and grinned wickedly at Edward, "Oh really? How about you take off that sport coat and show me how well those pants hug your ass then?" Roy teased, but he was dead serious. He'd been a good boy and waited all night for a glimpse of those perfect little buns in the thin material. Ed's leather pants were nice, yes, but Al had been right, it was time for something different.

Ed flushed and then bashfully obliged. As he slowly and carefully removed his jacket, he took quick peeks over at Roy and turned around. He looked over his shoulder at the elder man and shot him a seductive glance as Roy's dark eyes drank in exactly what he'd been waiting for.

Roy was not disappointed, he walked over to Edward, his eyes focused on his behind, "Mmm, nice," he said softly. Roy stood right behind his lover and he put both hands on Ed's rear end. His palms cupped each of Ed's butt-cheeks as he slid them over the smooth material. He leaned down over Ed's right shoulder and pushed his face through the blonde's loose hair, exposing the soft skin of Ed's neck to his probing mouth. Roy kissed and nipped at Ed's skin as he caressed his behind. He heard his lover moan in approval and felt Ed's breath hesitate as Roy's hands pushed lower, deeper into the crease between Ed's thighs.

Ed felt Roy's hands press under him and it ignited his arousal. His body was humming and the trousers tightened with the impending swelling. He leaned his face into Roy's insistent kisses on his neck and brought his metal hand up to the top of Roy's head. He pressed gently, just enough to let Roy know to increase the force of his lips and small bites. Then he felt the hand underneath him, between his thighs, press sensuously into the area underneath his member, while another hand reached around and caressed all around his firmness. Ed moaned sharply and started to rock his hips into nothing but fabric. "Roy, touch me, please," he pleaded.

"I am," Roy teased through heated kisses. He suddenly felt Ed's flesh hand grab the one caressing Ed's front and position it over the blonde's center. Roy smiled for a moment; then moaned softly as he felt every single part of Ed through the lightweight fabric. As he supplied delicious friction to his lover, he pushed himself hard against Ed's backside and thrust upward. The movement sent a shiver through him. His breathing was heavy as he continued his assault on the body underneath the new clothing. "So, is this more exciting?" Roy whispered against the folds of Ed's ear.

"Mmm," was all Ed could moan in reply; he had no idea a new set of clothes could be so seductive, or that being petted through trousers would feel so much better than his leather pants. He began to bend his knees slightly in order to increase the range of his thrusts into Roy's palm. The sensation was a little more than a tickle, but made him so sensitive he craved more. His moans got louder and more urgent as he continued to rock into Roy's palm and felt Roy's length rub against his behind. The persistent friction steadily made the sensations in him more and more intense. He felt his body start to shake, if he kept this up his release would soon come. "Roy, uh…s-stop…stop..." he said as his brow tensed and his eyes shut. Then he halted his movement completely and his eyes shot open, "Stop!" he shouted. He'd almost lost control. He stood there panting as he felt Roy straighten behind him.

"What's wrong, Ed, too much for you?" he said mockingly through heavy breaths.

Ed swallowed hard; then turned around to face Roy, "What do you think?" he shot back. He tried to sound angry, but he was still too aroused to be successful.

Roy smiled and swaggered back to his lover; he gazed into Ed's lust laden eyes and leaned over to give him a short kiss. He dropped his eyes to Ed's chest and unbuttoned his shirt. Then he turned his attentions to Ed's trousers. Quickly and efficiently he unbuttoned and unzipped the pants, and after Ed stepped out of his new shoes, Roy bent down and pulled the pants down and off the blonde's legs. Then Ed playfully picked up each foot as Roy removed his socks.

Ed shimmied out of the shirt and then removed his boxers as Roy got undressed in front of him. Ed licked his lips as he anticipated tasting the soft pale skin on Roy's body, feeling the warm toned muscles beneath his fingers. When Roy was fully unclothed, Ed saw him grin as he reached out for Ed's hand. Ed allowed Roy to tow him gently to his bed, he waited as Roy drew the covers down and motioned for him to slide in.

Roy watched Ed's small tanned body glide into the cream colored sheets and reached out quickly to give his lover's behind a playful pinch. He couldn't help himself; Ed's ass was just so adorable, he thought. Ed immediately shrieked and jerked his body down into the mattress. Roy beamed in triumph as Ed glared at him.

"Don't you dare do that again!" Ed threatened loudly. What the hell was wrong with that guy anyway, Ed thought?

Now, Roy was challenged. "Oh really, Fullmetal?" he replied smugly. Suddenly, Roy lunged into the bed and shoved his hands playfully behind Ed's back as Edward squirmed frantically in an attempt to keep his behind safe from Roy's teasing fingers.

"Roy! Stop it! Stop I said! Damn you!" Ed pleaded wildly. The covers flew every which way with Ed's hysteria and Roy's relentless pursuit of ass-flesh.

Finally, after pinching Ed a good half dozen times, Roy relented and their actions slowed. Roy found himself seductively hovering over Ed's body, only a few inches lay between their lips. He was panting and Ed's chest rose and fell quickly with heavy breaths as well. He looked into Ed's eyes, the anger and irritation was gone, replaced by a sudden desire and a hunger needing to be fed. Roy plunged; he crushed Ed's lips with such force he heard a faint whimper escape from his lover. Then Ed's eyes closed and his arms wrapped around Roy's neck in a torrid embrace.

Ed kissed Roy savagely, his previous arousal was re-ignited as he'd gazed into Roy's eyes and pulsed eagerly throughout his body. He moved quickly, thrusting into Roy's warm taut stomach, gaining back sensitivity with the friction he ground into himself. He pulled away from Roy's mouth for a moment and let out a sharp moan. "H-hurry, Roy," he pleaded as he felt his release coming fast within him.

Roy was starting to shake already, the stimulation from earlier had worked it's magic on him too and he found it difficult to maintain himself with Ed so close already. He rolled quickly off Ed and popped the drawer on the nightstand open to clutch at the massage oil. He twisted back around and poured some into Ed's waiting hand. Unexpectedly, Ed slathered his own firm member with the fluid, a fact that left Roy momentarily confused. "What the, what are you doing, Ed?" Roy asked incredulously.

"It's my turn Roy, you already had your way with my ass tonight!" he retorted halfway teasing and halfway serious. Then he promptly pushed Roy on to his back and rolled on top of him. Ed kissed Roy voraciously as he pushed his metal leg between Roy's to spread his thighs. He dropped down between his lover and positioned himself at Roy's entrance. He felt Roy's hips urgently rock into him and he drove inside the elder man. The action caused him to gasp loudly and he was vaguely aware of a low groan escaping from Roy. He clenched his teeth and curled his toes as he moved in and out, fast and urgent. Ed held his breath and slammed his eyes shut as his climax came hard and relentless. He shot into his lover with delicious surges and moaned loudly with each one.

Roy felt Ed's body grow rigid and he allowed himself to surrender. He pushed into Ed's stomach and let the sweet pressure pull his release to spill out hotly between them. Roy's moans matched his lover's as they held tightly to each other through matching contractions. Then, Roy felt Ed's body grow slack and fall against him. The blonde was still breathing heavily as he reached around to pull Roy close. Roy returned the embrace, "Was it good for you?" he teased smugly as he suddenly remembered an inside joke from their first days together.

"Ah...fuck you Roy," Ed replied tiredly and then snuggled into his chest.