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Chapter II

Roy Mustang was one of the most popular guys in school, almost every girl wanted to have something with him and most of the guys were completely jealous of him.

Surprisingly he was the complete opposite of Edward Elric.

Like day and night.

Ed's eyes were golden and full of light; Roy's were a deep black and had a very seductive darkness and mystery. While the Elric's skin was tanned Mustang's was white as snow, above and beyond, Roy Mustang was certainly taller than Edward.

Besides the obvious physical differences the two boys couldn't be more different, the only thing they both shared was pride. And that was exactly why Roy almost couldn't believe that Edward Elric was going to the prom with Winry Rockbell. She was beautiful and popular... hence she should be HIS prom date.

"You're kidding me" he finally stated, Hughes smiled at him, his brown eyes shining behind his glasses

"I'm definitely not, I was on my way to the bathroom when I heard them talking, it was a rather unusual way of asking... but the outcome seemed really nice" then his face begun to glow at the memory of Ed and Winry hugging in such a cute way, unlike his friend, he did like the Elric, it was hard to hate him since he was the reason why he'd been dating for two years one of the most wonderful women in the world... he corrected himself. She was THE most wonderful woman in the world

"Cut the romantic shit Maes..." the black haired man said bitterly "now I have to find another suitable date... a WORTHY date" he looked around searching among the girls one cute enough for him to show off "hmm... too thin, too fat, too... normal" he begun numbering "too high, too short... she should be the one the midget should go with" he was too focused in his task to notice a fist coming straight to his right cheek, he grunted and looked up to see Ed staring at him in fury

"talking of the midget... I mean the devil" he said grinning, that stupid grin that made Edward want to kill him "hey little one" he spoke as he straightened his back in order to remark the height difference "heard you're going to the prom with Rockbell, is even possible that she accepted you as his date?". The face of the blonde was flushed with anger, he wouldn't lose control, he would not let this guy make him loose control. He was better than that, he was better than him.

He breathed in deeply and begun to walk away, he was doing well, indeed he felt some pride when he took a look at Mustang's confused expression, he was being the best person. That was when he heard it "hey Elric!, don't forget your high heels, otherwise you'll have to climb a ladder to kiss Rockbell" two delicate issues, his height, and the girl... it was stronger than him and before Mustang could react the agile body of the blonde punched him so hard in the face that Mustang feared he'd lost a tooth, before Ed could punch him again Roy kicked him in the stomach. Soon they had audience, this was no good.

They were at the dean's office, both Ed and Roy were quiet waiting for their punishment 'another week in detention thanks to this bastard' Ed looked annoyed at the clock, he'd missed chemistry class 'damn' he inwardly cursed, and at this pace he'll end up missing taekwondo, hell he hated to disobey his self imposed regimen, he was a total freak about time, punctuality and responsibility

"well Elric, you made a point... even the SMALLEST person can make a big fuzz", Edward bit his tongue, he was already in trouble, he was not going to give this prick the pleasure of getting another week of detention "little person, big fuzz" Roy repeated, and Ed was sure that if he kept biting his tongue he'll end up cutting it "little, little, little".

"HOW MUCH!" she asked so loud that Ed felt his inner ear in pain, he adored her but sometimes she could be so fucking strident

"A month, and the worse is that because of what the Dean saw he thinks I started it all and let Mustang go without punishment... The son of a bitch"

"Oh Ed, how could you be that stupid... what did he say anyway?" Ed looked at her infuriated

"I don't want to talk about it" he said forcing every word, Winry gave him an annoyed look, surely it was one of Roy's clever, and sometimes funny, comments about Edward's height, she just couldn't believe he'd fallen for that, AGAIN. She looked at him again, he looked angry; his eyes had a subtle shine that made them look dangerous, and though it was really appealing she found the happy Ed better looking.

"You know... I think you're just fine" he looked at her as if she was mocking him, obviously he knew what she was talking about "no, really" she added before Edward begun ranting "I think that... just the way you are, you look…Fine, even more than fine" she finished while a subtle rosiness took over his cheeks, momentarily forgotten the fact that he was to be in detention for the next four weeks he smiled at her, and her mind went numb.

He was staring at the watch, it was the first day of his month, and he was already losing control, he was so damn bored, after fifteen minutes he wanted to kick the damn door and run away. He stared at the clock again, time wasn't going any faster, so he decided to trail off, he mentally visualized his chemistry homework, begun to solve it. If there was something he was proud of was his excellent memory. Suddenly the numbers and figures in his mind changed, they became... blue. He tried to focus, 'I think you're just fine', he shook his head violently trying to drive away those memories '"just the way you are"

'NO, damn' he closed his eyes trying to think in anything else, but he just couldn't stop himself '"even more than fine" shit!, now I won't be able to concentrate!' he tried to drive those thoughts away, but he couldn't do anything but wonder what she meant, was it a friendly comment?, was it intended to be something else?, WAS THERE SOMETHING ELSE?... it was too confusing.

"hey Ed..." he looked to the door to find his brother signaling him to leave the room, Edward looked at the teacher only to notice that was sound asleep, so he sneaked out of the classroom "you're in a little bit of trouble aren't you?" Ed's eyebrow twitched at the sound of little but he didn't say anything, as they walked home Alphonse sighed, the silence was unnerving, he was hoping that Ed will tell him that he had invited Winry to the prom, but his brother seemed to be in another world.

Edward could not stop thinking about her, what she had told him, the sensation of holding her in his arms... if he overlooked that he'll be in detention for a month he could definitely say that this had been the most wonderful day he have had since that awful date in which his mother passed away

"So, you invited Winry to the prom?" he finally said, he knew that otherwise he'll never tell him, Ed looked back rather surprised

"HOW DO YOU KNOW?!!"

"Hughes saw you... he told Mustang and therefore all the school knows" Ed felt a void in his stomach, this he couldn't cope. Expectations.

"shit Al!, what I'm I supposed to do now!" Alphonse looked at him a little puzzled

"what do you mean brother, you're going to the prom with the girl you like... usually that's great!"

"I know Al, but now people will talk, they'll tell her things and what if they create an idea that I won't be able to fulfill?, what if they try to change her mind?, what if she didn't wanted to tell anyone?" he begun to breathe frantically , Alphonse tried to calm him down "shit, this is out of control and... wait, you just said I like Winry?" he was pale. Al had never seen his brother like this, and by the look on his face he was no returning to normal anytime soon, so he did what every brother would have done. He punched him, he punched him hard in the face "thanks" he said rubbing his cheek

"Anytime" Alphonse said with a grin

"But really, what if now she regrets having agreed to go with me? Or what if I'm a lousy date?... "

"I wouldn't worry about that Ed, Winry is a nice person, and she loves you" Ed blushed at this statement but Alphonse decided to ignore that reaction and the following urge to tease him "just do what you feel like doing and it'll be just fine" Edward tried to smile, but it was not honest, he was a little freaked out, he knew she loved him, the problem was HOW she loved him, and how'll he be dressed?, should he bring her flowers?, will he have to pick her up in a limousine? Or was it all to cliché???

"hmm, Al... I think I might use some help".

Alphonse was a little nervous at first, but when he begun dialing he overcame the fear, all he was doing was a call to help his brother, and at this matters there was no one better than her

"Hi Rose... yes it's Alphonse... fine fine, look I kinda' need your help... can you come over?... really?, great I'm really grateful... ok see you then.. bye"

He smiled of joy, not only he was helping his brother, but he'll be able to spend the day with Rose, it was too great.

"You take one step to the front, one to the back... no no, follow the rhythm, hear the drums, they mark the pace" Ed appreciated this, he really did, the girl had spent an entire hour trying to teach him how to dance in a decent manner and she hadn't lost her patience, but he had.

He looked over his arm only to see Al staring at Rose with a face breaking smile, the worst part was that when Rose danced with him to show Ed the proper movement Al didn't blushed nor started to act nervous, HOW THE HELL COULD HE DO THAT!, sometimes he felt he couldn't look at Winry without shaking and his baby brother could gracefully dance and joke with the woman he was in love with

"Ed pay attention, stop thinking" he looked at her as if she had lost her mind "I'm serious stop thinking, just feel the music" Ed rolled his eyes 'feel the music' he mentally mocked and decided he was tired of trying with no success

"Hey Al, what about another demonstration" and then he finally saw it, Alphonse was not ready for that blow and Ed could see he blushed slightly, Rose nodded and then begun to dance with Al, the golden eyed boy looked at them dance and talk and laugh, and he felt really proud of his little brother.

Now he could finally understand why girls liked him.

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