Finally on to chapter three. I've actually completed writing it all in rough, so I should – theoretically – be able to put the rest of it up. Not much else to say on that…

We're back in Ed's POV. :P

I finished up my paperwork earlier than usual and decided to go out for dinner with Al and Winry. Envy didn't come until much later, so there wasn't any rush. However, my wallet was in my room, so I figured I'd stop in there before running the idea past the others. At least then I'd be set to go when they agreed.

As I entered my room, I was suddenly pulled into an almost awkwardly intimate embrace. My door was swiftly kicked shut and heated kisses were placed adoringly on my throat. I knew who it was; only one person would be so bold and openly affectionate. Regardless, I was caught off guard by his presence.

Turning around in his arms so I was face-to-face with him, I asked, "What are you doing here so early?"

"I missed you," Envy practically purred in response, licking my lips teasingly, "What about you? Did you miss me?"

I kissed him back, sliding my tongue into his receptive mouth. As we reluctantly parted, I whispered into his mouth, "What do you think?"

He smiled before capturing my mouth with his own once more, easily goading my tongue into further action. His hands pushed up and under my shirt, lovingly caressing my skin. I shuddered pleasurably at the contact, desiring more and yet need to question him further. He was risking so much by coming early, I had to know why.

Slowly, I stepped back and away from him, making sure to maintain eye contact. "Why'd you come so early? You know it's dangerous for us."

"I had to leave early last night, so I figured I'd make it up to you. I hate having lost time." As he completed his rather nonchalant answer, he wrapped his fingers around mine and pulled me close to him again.

I sighed and rested my head against his chest. "That's so like you," I muttered, absently playing with some of his flamboyant hair.

Tilting my head up to face him, he kissed me softly. "I have an idea," he whispered, kissing my face adoringly. "We should use a hotel. They can't find us there, and we won't have to worry. It'll be just you and me, no interruptions, no hurry. What do you think?"

"I think it's a great idea," I replied, gently stroking his face, "But for tonight we're going to have stay here. Is that alright?"

Envy purred in response, nuzzling against my head like a happy cat. "Hmm…here's fine by me. All I need is you."

For the second time, I politely escaped the homunculus' possessive embrace. "I have to clean up," I explained, "You wait here while I do that and tell Al that I'm turning in early. Can you keep to yourself that long?"

Envy frowned good naturedly. "I think I'll manage."

With a final smile at my secret lover, I slid out of my room. I'd never been so eager to get to bed early.

To Be Continued…