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Your Overprotective Automail Touch

Chapter 4: Dog of the Military

Central; Colonel Mustang's Office

Ed slowly opened his eyes. He rubbed his face as he sluggishly brought himself off of the couch.

"So you had the courtesy to bring me to the couch, Colonel? That seems strange," Ed laughed slightly before remembering the earlier event. "Did the Lieutenant go after Winry?" Roy smirked.

"You really do love her don't you, Fullmetal?" Ed blushed, a violent shade of red, which caused Roy to laugh uncontrollably. "It's ok, Ed. It's normal to like a girl. And yes, Hawkeye went after her. I believe she already made it back to your room."

Ed walked out, without acknowledging Mustang. As he ambled along the hallway, he took his time to think. A voice caught him off guard.

"Hello, Edward Elric."

Ed turned with his eyes widened as he focused on the Fuhrer beside him. Bradley stared at him coldly before regaining his joyous composure.

"What's the problem, young alchemist? You look at me like I'm a monster," he said with a grin. "I see that you've brought Miss Rockbell to Central. Have you been behaving yourself?" Ed clenched his teeth and tightened his fists.

"Yeah, I've been just peachy…sir," he replied with a venomous tone.

"That's good, and I would hope that you keep it that way. Winry is such a lovely young girl. I'd hate if any harm were to come to her." After those words, Bradley walked away. Ed stopped when he was no longer in sight. He punched the closest wall with all of his might, leaving a great hole.

Dammit…dammit…dammit! He held onto his forehead as he cursed at himself. After sighing, he caught sight of the time on the clock. 7:30 P.M. I don't think Alphonse was going to come home until later…that means…that Winry is by herself right now!

With that, he ran in the direction of his room.

Central; Ed and Al's Room

Ed busted the door open, as if he was determined on putting out a house fire. The loud sound caused Winry to awaken and jolt from her seat on the couch. Upon noticing it was Ed, she quickly hid the picture inside the cushions.

"Ed! What the hell is your problem barging in like that?" She yelled. After finding nothing wrong, he sighed and closed the door behind him.

"I'm sorry…I was just making sure you were safe," he said with a satisfying cross of his arms. Despite the anger of him waking her up, she still managed to flash him a smile.

"Thanks, I'm glad that you care." The response caught him off guard. A blush once again came over his cheeks before he coughed and mumbled 'ok'. Silence fell on the two young blonds for some time. Winry attempted to lift the heavy atmosphere. She stood up from the couch and laughed,

"Well you must have had a long day Ed, so why don't you rest? I promise I won't run off anywhere, I'll just go and take a shower." As she turned to walk towards the small bathroom, Ed gently grabbed her wrist with his only human hand. She turned quickly to see what was wrong.

The intensity in his eyes almost frightened her. He put his hands on her shoulders and brought his face closer and closer to her. Ed barely grazed the edge of her lips with his own. Winry began to feel him tremble. His warm breath tickled the end of her nose. They remained like this for a matter of seconds. She wanted to close the space between them desperately, but something was holding her back.

"Edward?" she whispered delicately. Her soft voice brought him back to reality when he swiftly moved his lips to her cheek. He planted a forceful peck.

Why the hell did I do that? Dammit, how could I do this to her? This will only make things worse.

"I can't do this, not now," Ed said, frustrated, before turning away from her. Her heart fell for a moment.

"What…what do you mean?" Winry asked, holding back tears of disappointment. Edward tried to formulate an answer as he sat on the couch. He lowered his golden eyes to not have to face Winry.

"These feelings I have are the reason that you're in danger in the first place. God really likes to mess with me, don't you think? I think he's giving me a hint that, as a sinner, I shouldn't be allowed to love. It will only cause trouble for them." Tears began to form in the corner of her eye before she wiped it off instantly, afraid that it might wipe away the warmth from Edward's kiss.

"That's not true, Ed. First of all, it's not just your feelings," she hesitated for a moment before just spitting out the words, "I love you, Edward Elric!" The words rolled off of her tongue almost gracefully. The thought filled him with warmth before it began to backfire and sting him.

"Won't that mean anything to you, Ed?" He began to tremble once again, hearing the voice he loved sound so unbearably hurt.

"It does mean something. It means more than you could imagine, Winry, but I have to play along in God's maze. If I can't love, then I'd rather no one love me," he said, coldly. She could no longer hold in her tears.

"From now on, just treat me like another dog of the military—" Ed was interrupted by both Winry, and, coincidentally, Alphonse, who had just walked into the room.

"You bastard, you don't have to be like that!" Winry yelled as she fell to her knees. "You don't have to be…" Edward decided to not respond.

"What's going on?" Al demanded.

"Alphonse, look after her for me. There's something I need to pick up," Ed said as he tapped at Al's armor before walking out. After closing the door behind him, he took a moment to think.

Winry, forgive me. You don't understand; it may be my overprotective nature, but I want you to be safe. I think I can handle things better if I disregard my feelings I'll make it up to you; I promise…

He slightly touched his lips, remembering the warmth of her cheek. One single tear escaped from his eye.

I love you too…