Author note: ok for those who have read 'one family' i will continue to write it after this story is over. I want to add more drama. So those who have emailed me about it, dont worry! the story will continue! YAY! im thinking that either this one or the next one will be the last, but im not sure...anyways. i have to thank all those who have reviewed the story, and added it to their favorites and their story alert. it means a lot, so thanks! :)

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I can't believe what happened! I thought as I laid in my bed after the festival. My first kiss! I mean, sure I got beat up and humiliated, but Al kissed me! EEK! But...does that mean we're dating? I think I'll go over to his house tomorrow...

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It didn't take long to get to Al's house in the morning. It was just over the bridge. Now every time I passed the bridge, I just have to walk on the small walls. I remember how he help balanced me on it, and I remember that was also the day my feelings for him grew into something more than friendship.

I knocked on the door of Al's house, and Noa answered. "Good morning, Liz!" She smiled at me.

"Good morning! Is Al home?" She nodded.

"Come with me, I want you to listen to something, Okay?" She held a determined gaze.

"Um, sure?"

She dragged me to the door that leads to the backyard, she didn't open it, instead she placed her right ear on it. "Listen." She whispered.

There were people outside. "So, you haven't told Liz about your real past?" A voice asked. That was Edward.

Real past? What the- I press my ear closer, wanting to hear Al's sweet voice.

"No. I haven't. I have no proof of my ever being in a suit of armor. And alchemy doesn't exist here. So I can't show her that." His voice seemed sad.

Armor? "If she really loved you, she would believe you without having to need proof. Al, your body was a suit of armor for four years. I think she should know about that."

"You think? I don't know..."

"Al! She has a right to really know what happened to us! That we tried to bring our mother back from the dead, at the cost of our bodies!"

"But our bodies back though..."

"Correction, you got your body back. I still stuck with automail. Now stop thinking that she wont believe you, and go and tell her!" He paused. "She'll believe you."

"Yeah. Yeah! I'll go tell her right now!" I heard his footsteps get closer to the door.

Noa backed away from the door, and opened it. Al was only a foot from us. His eyes were wide with surprise as he looked at us. "H-How long have you been standing there?"

Noa stood up straight, "We heard the whole conversation!" Damn her...

"Al," It was my turn to speak to him. "Ed was right. You didn't have to be afraid that I wouldn't believe you. I trust you so much, that I believe you even if you said the sky was green!" I held his hands, and looked into his eyes. "Al? Is the sky green today?"

He smiled at me and chuckled, "No, It's blue." He leaned closer to me, and i felt his warm lips caressed mine.

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"Al?" I looked at him. We were in school, and I was about to present my poems in front of the class.

"Yeah?"

" My poem is about you." I smiled.

"Really? I know it'll be great."

I chuckled, "Don't worry it is!"

Mr. Pentily called, "Miss Matley, I think it's your turn to read your poem to the class. Please come up here, and read it out loud."

I stood, and walked to the front. I wasn't the shy little scared girl I was a few weeks ago. With Alphonse there, I was confident, and proud of myself. So proud, that when I turned to face the class, I tucked my hair behind my ear, and reveled myself to the class. Gasps were heard. Even the teacher held a shocked look, but he bounced back and smiled.

"Um.. Okay. My poem it titled "The Wings I Have Always Dreamt For." And i began…

"And though my body is in this deformed statemy soul still yearns for wingsso i could fly away from this horrid place

hiding from everyone i seewishing not to be noticedas I walk down the streetyou turned your headand looked my way

when im near youmy heart racesand my face burnsand i have no clue what to say"

I saw Alphonse lean in closer, listening to every word I said.

"What made you look at mei have always wonderedhow is it you can see the real methrough this twisted skin?

you gave me your loveand in return i say this to you"

I keep staring at Al. Letting him know this was for him. He smiled at every word I was saying.

"You are the wings that i have always yearned foryou are the one i wish to hold tight i my armsand you are the one who gave the courage to be myself

all this time i have always loved youand i will always love youno matter whati want you to be happy for the rest of your life."

I saw the smile that was hiding in everyone's eyes twinkle with joy when they realized that I was in love. And they couldn't hurt me anymore.

"I never thoughtthat someone like youcould be in love with meand i would never have believed thatanyone could truly see me

you are the wings i have always yearned foryou are the one i wish to hold tight in my armsi have always loved youand will always love you

I'd rather see your smiling face just one timethen to live a thousand yearshappy

my dear wings,i will always love you."

I handed the paper to the teacher, and walked back to my seat. As I sat down I felt the gaze of everyone in the class. I felt soft lips touch my cheeks. Blushing slightly, I smiled more.

"Wonderful poem, Miss Matley." I heard the teacher say.

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When class was over, I asked Al, "So what do you want to do now?"

"Anything as long as Im with you, My love." He chuckled

Our lips met.

In my whole life, I never would have thought that I would be so happy. And that I would be in love with such a wonderful young man. I know, that from now on, I will keep this smile on my face till the day I die.