Chapter 4: Doubt

(Author's Note: Another venture into the Crazy Mind of Sora-kun. I wrote this on nothing but four hours of sleep and a pack and a half of ramen. So, it's not my best work, but still kinda good. I still don't own anything FMAish)

Edward allowed the scalding water to pour down his body. It burned for a few seconds, but he soon found the burn quite refreshing.

He gingerly placed a finger on his lips, remembering the sweet taste of Roy Mustang. Even though it was only a two-hour train ride to Central, Edward couldn't help feeling like he and Roy would never be truly together.

As the shower became filled with more steam then water, Edward turned faucet handle and stepped out. He wrapped a towel around his waist before stepping out into the hallway.

"Brother!"

Edward looked to see his younger brother running towards him. The sight of Alphonse always made the elder Elric smile. For four long years, they'd searched for a way to get the younger brother out of a suit of armor. He was in that state after they'd tried to resurrect their mother and Alphonse had lost his body. So Edward had sacrificed his right arm, even after loosing his left leg during the transmutation, to bind his brother's soul to the armor. They're search finally paid off and Edward restored his brother to the body he had before the transmutation. Edward, however, still bore those scars.

"General Mustang just called. He said he's coming over tonight."

"What? Did he say what for?" Edward screamed.

"All he said was he expected dinner," Alphonse said, handing Edward a piece of paper. He snatched it out of Alphonse's hand to see a number written. He ran past his brother to the dining room. He picked up the receiver and quickly dialed.

"Hello. This is Central Headquarters."

"Yes. This is Colonel Elric. I need to speak with Brigadier General Mustang immediately."

"What is your code, Colonel?"

"7-6-4-3-8. Now get him on the goddamn phone!"

"One moment, please."

Edward drummed his fingers on the phone base. He hated waiting for things to happen. Even something has trivial as waiting for a voice on the other end of a phone conversation was murder to Edward. A tiny droplet of water dripped from his hair and fell between his shoulder blades. He gripped the phone tighter as the icy sensation caused his body to become even more tense.

"This is Mustang."

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Edward shouted. "Winry's going to be home tonight! My little brother is not only here, but you also told him that you were coming over for dinner! Seriously, what's with you?!"

Edward paused, suddenly realizing his hand was clenched into a fist. He released the fist and deeply exhaled.

"Are you finished?"

Edward nodded before replying, "Yes, Sir."

"I'm simply coming over because I have an urgent matter to discuss with you and Central is too risky of a place to do it in. as for dinner, I've had a long day and haven't had time to eat. So, it would only be polite if your lovely girlfriend were to set an extra place when she comes back tonight, don't you agree?"

"Yes, Sir…" Edward said, now feeling quite ridiculous.

"Hey, I love you."

"Love you, too," Edward said, place in the phone back on the base. So he was just coming over on military business.

Remember, this is nothing serious.

Those had been his words when they parted on that last day of the mission. Maybe Edward was still hoping that Roy loved him and would give up everything for him.

Roy stared at his phone. He couldn't believe the way Edward had over reacted. It wasn't like Roy was going to kiss him in front of Winry or Alphonse.

Or maybe Edward had taken Roy's words seriously…

So what? It really wasn't anything serious. They had an understanding. Roy had made sure to that. He wasn't looking at anything serious from Edward. It was a nice change of pace once in a while, but that's all it could be. How could it ever really work? How could Edward ever love him?

"Hey, General. I brought in some…General?"

Lieutenant Havoc paused as he watched tears form in the Flame Alchemist's eyes.

"General Mustang…Roy, are you ok?"

(Awe...Roy's sad. Ok, I have nothing witty or humorous to say, so I'll just let you read Chapter 5. READ AND REVIEW PLEASE!!!!)