(Aikou's Pov)
I sat in Alphonse's house writing my story. I was in my little word that I didn't hear the door open and close and someone come in. I looked up in time to see Alphonse catch his groceries before they fell.
"Aikou! Why are you here?" He asked.
"Ed invited me. He thought that I could come here and eat with you three." I said while writing.
"Oh well he didn't tell me." He said.
"I can tell by your reaction." I said and picked up at eraser.
"So what story are you writing?" Alphonse asked sitting on the couch.
"It's not going to be published. This one is for fun, but also personal." I said smiling.
"Oh, in that case, I won't push you to let me read it." He said.
I smiled.
(Alphonse's Pov)
I stretched after the good dinner that Aikou and Noah made. Noah and Ed retreated upstairs to get ready for bed. I noticed that Aikou disappeared after dinner and I decided to look around for her. I walked out of the kitchen and found a figure curled up on the couch giving soft calm breaths. I walked up to see Aikou's soft face against the couch and I felt a shock numb my body for a few seconds. I reached and moved some hair out of her face and then brushed my thumb over her cheek.
"You like her don't you?" Ed asked.
I jumped and turned around to see Ed smiling. I looked at Aikou and, summoning up my courage, nodded.
"I understand perfectly. When I was in my world my brother loved a girl who looked like her. I know you don't believe me, but trust me on this: She likes you too." He said.
I felt myself heat up and looked at her. "Even if that was true, I don't think we have enough courage to tell each other that. Please don't tell her, Ed. I'm not ready." I said.
"You're secret is safe with me." He said and began to walk towards the stairs. "Are you coming?"
"You go ahead." I said.
Ed walked up the stairs and I looked down at the table.
'I guess it wouldn't hurt to read the title.' I thought and picked up the first page.
The Lady and her Armor
I raised my brow and set it down. I yawned and headed for bed.