Author's Note: This needs to be revised, sorry :/ And Edward-Elric-In-Red, they have been in this world for a few months, I need to take some time to see exactly how long. :3

Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me...

Beginning to Understand

Brennero, Italy 1916
I told Ed I would carry his bag if he wanted, he wouldn't let me. It was warmer then the last few days had been, the morning was quickly drying the wet streets from the storm last night. Unfortunately, we had only been walking for about an hour from leaving Italy when I realized Edward had began to slow down his pace. We were on our way to a train station, and would sleep on the train for the next two nights, for we were determined to find Al as soon as possible; then decide what our next move would be, as well as my own secret. Because we were almost out of the small city, the amounts of people decreased and increased depending on where we were. The temperature grew constantly, then fell. This world was a strange place to get used to alright, sometimes I questioned how Ed had survived here two years on his own. I walked closely by his right side. For that hour, I don't even think we spoke a word to each other, however he had given me the impression he wasn't pissed anymore.

"Ed, seriously, I'll carry your bag if you like, it's not that heavy." I stated after he almost tripped on the rocky, sidewalk for the second time.

"The station isn't much further, I'm fine." I gave him a strange look, though I doubt he caught it.

"Okay, well do you want to at least take a break and have lunch? I feel like we've been walking forever." He almost laughed out loud.

"Your tired already?"

"Your one to talk. I'm hungry Ed..." I said instantly pointing to a small diner across he street. I cut in front of him forcing him to stop walking. I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the street as we began to cross it. I felt him pull away for a second, causing my her to stop, though I was able to breath again once I could hear his feet following my tracks. He was easy to control, because of his small size. He held the glass door to the dinner for me as I walked in first. We found an open booth in the first corner of the building sitting down immediately. We grabbed seats across from each other just in time for a woman to walk over.

"Hello, can I start you off with something to drink-" I glared at her forcing her to frown.

"Yeah, just give us a second." I said sarcastically waving my hand as she smiled and walked off frightened and a bit nervous. Ed smirked opening his menu.

"Geeze Winry, you freaked the shit out of her." He said. I looked up from the table finding his eyes, yet they were concentrated on the items of food he was dieing for. For some reason, after I had talked to Ben and woken up this morning, I felt as though I had gained some of my confidence I had lost once I crossed the gate, some confidence I used to own in Risembool. And the way Edward had just spoken to me, maybe the energy in it or maybe his expression... Well I'm not completely sure, but he made me smile.

"How are you feeling? Because you looked like you were about to vomit outside." I hide my face behind my own menu once he looked up.

"Shut up, relax I feel fine. It's just colder then usual-" He stopped mid way through his sentence, getting me off guard.

"What's wrong?" His eyes lit up God! You could get lost in those beautiful eyes of his, if you aren't careful.

"Do you want to split this with me?" Instantly I turned red as he turned the menu toward me. I was surprised to see what he was pointing to, for I had not known he would choose something like that. His metal finger covered in a white, cotton, glove pointed to a red box that read, 'Today's Special, hot stew served with cold milk, and a salad with a dressing of your choice.'

"Um sure, but wouldn't you like to have it for your self? When was the last time you have even had stew?"

"It kind of just caught my eye. But whatever, if you want let's just order something else. Anything is fine."

"No, that's fine. But, well... I'm just surprised..."

"Forget it Win-

"No Ed, I would love to share it with you. No problem..." His face lit up. "What?"

"Just relax, your like a spaz or something..."

"Is that so?"

"Well kind of, yeah! I would love stew but it's not a necessity, if you aren't in the mood we'll just get separate things. Just with money and everything and uhh..." He said stuttering as he looked away.

"Go ahead, finish."

"I'l... I'll even let pick what kind of salad dressing we get."

"Oh Ed, how exciting!" I rolled my eyes hiding the laughter that wanted to be heard so bad.

"Is that what you want?" I nodded. He stretched his back, cracking his auto mail and squeezing his eyes shut, finally accepting his desire for stew. I smiled secretly, watching his eyes re-open.

"You have a piece of hair sticking up from your pony tail." I said realizing it had been there the whole time. He brushed his left hand across his head lightly.

"Where is it?"

"Right there, no by the rubber band. Your an idiot." I stood up walking over to his side of the table. I rested one knee on his seat rapping my hands around the band. He grabbed my wrist bringing it down to his lap.

"You just need to tell me where it is, I can fix it myself."

"Do you like, not enjoy people touching your hair? Because I always thought of it as comforting." I replied strongly. He smirked.

"Nah, it's... Fine just fix it already..." I pulled his pony tail out letting his soft, golden hair touch his back as I began to gather it again. I finished and walked back over to my seat. By the time I faced him again, he was bright red, and his eyes had drifted over to the window outside. This time I couldn't help it, I let out a soft giggle. He looked back at me confused. "What's so funny, huh?"

"Alright it's much better now." He let out a relieved sigh stretching his other arm as we watched our waitress begin to make her way back to the table. He fond my eyes at the very same time I found his. We stayed in that position for what seemed liked hours. He had done it, those amazing eyes had just taken in reality, and I had no choice but to obey them. He was the one to look away first breaking out secret connection. He blushed for the second time.

"Ah, it's gonna be tough sleeping on that train tonight, huh?" I nodded but I knew he was just trying to make conversation, another way to change the subject. For I knew very well he wouldn't have a problem tonight, at least compared to how I would sleep. Back in our mysterious, world, he slept on trains almost every night.

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