I closed my eyes as I sat on the kitchen counter waiting for the popcorn to finish, all the while listening to Kitty ask what movies we should watch. It was our annual girl's movie night, where we watch chick flicks and gawk over the hot guys in them. When the microwave beeped, I popped open the door and opened the bag. I grabbed the bowl and dumped it in, grabbing a few pieces as it dropped in. Kitty followed suit.
"So what are we gonna watch first?" I asked with popcorn crumbs falling from my mouth. Kitty giggled but answered," I was thinking "13 Going On 30" and then we could watch "Pop star". I nodded as I hopped off the counter and into the living room. I grabbed one of the movies and placed it into the DVD player. As Kitty and I watched, I heard footsteps coming from behind us.
I turned to see Ed all dressed to go out. Since it was our night, Ed was gonna go and find something to do, while Al read his new books to Teddy in the backyard. We were at the part when the girl (I forgot her name) just figures out what happens, and her boyfriend starts stripping in front of her. Kitty and I start laughing while throwing popcorn at the TV, making fun of him.
When all the movies were finished, Kitty sighed and flipped on the radio. "Hot In Here" started playing. I laughed at the thought that came into my head.
"What're you thinking about?" Kitty asked as she sat down on the arm of the couch. I took a breath, then replied," This song, so reminds me of Roy!" She laughed at this comment, and then started repeating one of Roy's lines in FMA.
"When I become Furher, all female military workers, shall be forced to wear tiny miniskirts!" she boasted while placing her foot on a stool.
"I will worship you always Colonel!" I mimicked Jean as I jumped down and grabbed onto Kitty's leg, causing us to undergo a fit of giggles.
"Oooh! Let's watch a scaarreeeyyy moooviiie," Kitty said in an eerie tone.
"You sound like a cow," I replied still giggling. She just gave me a non-amused look, and then started scavenging my movie shelves for a scary movie.
"Found one!" she squeaked, as I watched her pop it into the DVD player.
"Whatcha put in?" I asked, eating the last of the popcorn that we hadn't thrown. She put on this scary look and put a flashlight that came out of nowhere under her face, then said," Vacancy." I sighed, but scooted over for her to cuddle up against me, in case she got frightened. As the movie started, the door creaked open to reveal Ed, looking rather bored.
"Hey there, wanna watch a movie? It just started," I asked, turning my attention from the TV, to him. He shrugged his shoulders and sat beside me.
"Why is she snuggled up by you?" Ed whispered while gesturing towards Kitty. I whispered back," Just in case she gets scared." He mouthed an 'O' as we continued to watch. It was at the part when they put the tapes into the VCR, and started to realize that they were in the room that the people were being murdered in. I felt Kitty tense up next to me, so I stroked her head to soothe her.
When it got to a scary part, Kitty jumped and I felt someone grab my hand. I turned to see Ed looking rather nervous and startled. I smiled then continued to watch the movie. By the time it was finished, Kitty had her head buried into my chest, and Ed was leaning against me in unease.
"Alright you to scaredy cats, time for bed," I cooed as I called for Al to come in, but he was nowhere to be seen.
"Al? Where'd you go?" I asked, getting nervous. I walked out and whistled for Teddy.
Al's POV
Teddy's head turned at the sound of Minty's call, and I got nervous.
"I have to go now," I said, while turning around.
"But you can't leave me Al! I'm so lonely," she pleaded. I turned back around to look at my friend. Her clothes were battered, and her once beautiful hair was now tangled and ripped. She had lost incredible weight, and could barley even stand up. I sighed, but picked her up as I walked back to the house.
Your POV
"Al! Al where are you?" I yelled out into the dark woods. I had been calling for five minutes, and still saw no sign of him. I was about to go in when I heard leaves rustle and saw a familiar figure.
"Al! Oh thank god you're alright! You had me worried sick!" I yelled as I ran over to him, but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw what he was carrying. There in front of me, was a fatigued Winry, clutching on to Al. I stood there for a second, and then rushed over to Winry in concern. I know I hate her and all, but she was REALLY sick. I picked her up and led her into the house. I laid her down on the couch, and then ran to get my medical supplies.
"KITTY! I need you down here quick!" I yelled as I gathered the things I needed. I walked back to the living room to see Kitty running down the stairs.
"What's wrong?" she asked in concern. I started to explain everything, and then ordered her to get some water and warm blankets. I rushed back to Winry, and tended to her wounds. I looked at her legs to find that one of them was broken, and had grown very swollen. Kitty rushed back with the things I had asked for, and then asked if I needed anything else.
"Get me an icepack and the heating pad, we've got a broken leg," I ordered as I helped Winry drink the water, "And while you're at it, get me a change of clothes too." She nodded then rushed to get the supplies. I grabbed one of the blankets and tucked Winry in, making sure not to hurt her leg. Kitty came back with the things I asked for, and placed the icepack on Winry's swollen leg. She moaned in pain, and then soon calmed herself. I waited fifteen minutes, and then switched the icepack with the heating pad.
When another fifteen minutes passed, I took it off and started applying the cast I had made. She wasn't very happy about this, but didn't complain.
"Do you think you can sit up?" I asked sweetly when I had finished wrapping up her leg. She nodded, and then started sitting up. I smiled, and then ran to the kitchen to make my special soup. It was filled with as many meats, noodles, and veggies that you could think of, I also got her some milk. I walked back to the living room with a tray full of food, and set it down on her lap.
As soon as I did, she dug in hungrily. She finished in a matter of minutes, so I asked her if she wanted dessert. She gladly accepted, so I went back into the kitchen to get a bowl of mixed fruit that was three servings big. She devoured that in less time than the soup, and then laid down to rest. I gave her a pillow, and then dimmed the lights as I walked up the stairs, but a voice stopped me.
"Thank you," it said," For helping me." I turned around and walked over to Winry.
"I would have done it for anybody," I replied modestly.
"I know, but I had been such a bitch to you, and yet you still helped me, so I just wanted to thank you."
"...You're...Welcome. Goodnight."
"Goodnight," she replied with a sweet smile, then tried to go back to sleep. I returned it, and then walked up the stairs to my room, to find it opened a crack. I cocked an eyebrow, and then walked in to find a rather large lump under my covers, like a Kitty sized one.
"Can I help you?" I whispered, making her jump. She gave me an innocent look," I got scared, so I came in here but you weren't here, so I waited." I sighed," Scoot over." She smiled then scooted over for me to have room. I sat there with her cuddled up against me, man she was like a little sister that had a nightmare, but I didn't care. It felt nice, like I was needed.
I was just about to dream when I heard my door creak. I looked up to see a figure standing outside my dark room.
"Minty, are you awake?" it whispered. I nodded," Yes Ed, I am, would you like to join the slumber party?" He walked in, and I scooted over for him. 'Thank god it's dark in here, Otherwise he would see all the pictures,' I thought as I pulled the covers over the three of us. I stroked Kitty's head by instinct, until I heard Ed whimper.
I sighed inwardly, and used my other hand to stroke his. He instantly stopped, and started breathing heavily again. I took a deep breath, and sat there until sleep engulfed me.
