(Early in the morning the next day)
I sat in a café stirring my hot cup of coffee. I sighed and looked at the sky. "Alphonse... If only you'll listen to me." I whispered. I took my notebook and started writing.
(Few hours later)
I read through six chapters of my story and put them down satisfied. I took my cup and looked to see it was empty. I packed up and placed some money on the table. I headed out the store with a quick, "I left the money on the table." I started to walk down the street and heard someone run up to me.
"Hey there! It's the young ink scribbler!" Hughes said and I smiled at him. "Why the sad smile?" He asked.
"It's too personal, Hughes. I don't want to talk about it." I said.
"I see. Oh look there's Alphonse and Edward!" Hughes said.
I saw Ed and Al walking towards the factory. Al didn't seem to be in a good mood but so was Ed until he saw me and Hughes.
He waved towards us and Al looked at Ed before his eyes landed on me.
I looked away and rushed back home.
(Later in the day)
Ding Dong
I opened the door to see Ed. "Hello Ed." I said.
"Hi, Aikou. Listen, you have to talk to Alphonse." Ed said.
I shook my head. "How can I if he's mad at me? I'm sorry but I'm waiting for him to listen to me." I said and tried to close the door.
Ed put his foot at the door and gave me a stern face. "Please Aikou. He needs you, just like you need him." He said.
"I'm sorry, Ed, but I need to sleep." I said. I closed the door and began to walk away when the door bell rang again. I sighed and headed for the door. "Ed!" I yelled and the door revealed Alphonse. I stood there shocked and he looked at the ground. "What do you want?" I asked.
"I'm sorry, Aikou. I shouldn't have yelled at you." He said.
I closed my eyes. "I'm sorry for coming to your house uninvited." I said.
He smiled. "It's alright! I did say that you're always welcome in my house." He said.
I smiled and stepped aside. "Why don't you come in?" I asked.
"Oh, no. I have to get back. I'll see you tomorrow." He said and turned.
"Alphonse," I said and grabbed his arm.
He turned and I let go.
"Good night..." I said.
He smiled and leaned in.
I could feel myself stop breathing. I thought he was going to kiss me on the lips but he simply gave me a peck on the cheek.
He smiled. "Good night." He said and left.
I closed the door and took a deep breath.
(Evening)
I hid myself in my room staring out the window. I watched as Al and Ed passed my house.
Alphonse told Ed something and walked to my door.
I heard the door bell ring but I didn't move from my spot.
The door bell rang after a few minutes and Ed's voice came saying, "Maybe she isn't home."
"I guess..." Al said and silence took over my house again.
I watched as Al and Ed disappear from sight and close my eyes. "What is wrong with me?"