Hello guys! So I decided to add a huge part to this chapter. I kind of makes Roy's character more interesting. I really hope you enjoy it. let me know what you guys think. and thank you so much for the reviews! :)

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On the beginning of Roy's hike to the dorms he had been speed walking, but now that he was really close he started to slow down. If Edward was at the dorms, what would Roy say to him? At this point Roy did not even know how he was planning on getting Edward to open the door so they could talk. Although he really did not care if people knew about their relationship, he did not feel that they should know about their fight. He knows he has to apologize he just can't figure out how to go about it because there is a little voice in his head that is actually telling him that he shouldn't have to apologize. The little voice inside his head, is the Roy from the past. The Roy before he had Edward. The Roy before he was ever in love. The Roy who had to listen to that said voice so he wouldn't feel guilty towards all the girls he had slept with.

Well Roy did not have time to think anymore because as soon as he looked up he was at the front door of the dormitories. He walked inside and went to the desk.

"Hello sir has Edward Elric checked in to the dorms this past week?"

"No sir." Roy noticed the man hesitate and look away when he responded which means that he was lying.

"Excuse me, but do you know who I am?"

"Yes sir. You are Colonel Roy Mustang. The flame alchemist correct?"

"That is correct. So why do you think it is okay to lie to me private." Roy used the man's rank to show him just how lower he is compared to Roy. "So now I am going to ask you again, as an order; Has Edward Elric checked in?"

"But sir you are off duty."

"And?"

"Well technically since you are not on duty, you should not be allowed to give me an order unless it is of up most importance."

"And how do you know this is not important?" Roy was getting pissed, so he put his gloves on for good measures. If the private new his name, he had to of new what his gloves were for, especially with the transmutation circle written on the glove.

By now the private was sweating bullets. That was when Roy knew he won. Now all he had to do was just stand there completely quiet and wait for the private to cave in. The only problem with the plan is the fact that Roy was low on patients and was about to make use of his very intimating gloves. Luckily it did not have to come to that.

"Yes he had come in here asking me if there was a room available. When I told him there w-was he said thanks. Once he took the key he told me that if you came in l-looking for him to tell you he wasn't here and well I told him I would not be able to lie to you because you are a higher rank than me. T-then he had a troubled look and told me never mind. I swear I haven't seen him since. He hasn't even came back in. That's all I know. Please don't hurt me." The man finished and cringed away.

Only then did Roy notice that he looked like he was ready to snap. He took a deep breath and lowered his hand down. It wasn't the private's fault. Hell he wasn't even mad at him he was just frustrated that he still hasn't found Edward.

"I am sorry. I am not mad at you. You did well. I am great full that you talked to me and told me this much." With that Roy left. He knew the man wasn't lying to him. He was too scared as it was. Roy knew if he stayed there any longer the man might have pissed himself.

Roy decided to go to his office next to calm him down. He knew he probably did not want to run into Edward at this moment with all the pent up anger inside. He decided to sit in his chair to cool off. He also planned on filling the forms to get the man at Edward's old apartment in trouble. Once he got into his office, he walked straight to his desk and noticed something small and silver sitting on the middle of it. He picked it up and noticed it was a watch. He recognized this watch. It was Edwards. Now he was completely freaking out. He started looking around for the resignation paper, but he couldn't find them. The only other person who could have let Edward into his office was Hawkeye so that is who he called.

On the third ring she answered. "Hawkeye."

"Riza it is me. Did you let Edward into my office."

"Yes I did. How did you know?"

"I am in my office right now and I found his watch here lying on my desk."

"Why are you in your office on your day off?"

"It doesn't matter. Did he tell you why he wanted in?"

Sigh. "Listen Roy, I don't know exactly what happened between you two because Edward was perfectly clear he did not want to talk about it. Even when I had my gun to him he just told me to shoot him then he walked away-" Roy got angry with the thought that Hawkeye had a gun anywhere near Edward's beautiful head. He ended up growling low in his throat. "-Don't you growl at me. I was worried about him-"

"So you plan on shooting him! Your damn gun can't solve everything! I hate how you fucking think it can. Threating everyone around you especially me who is technically your C.O is not the right way to go about things. The only reason why I never reported you is because you are my best friend." Again Roy didn't mean to snap at her but ever since Edward left he has been way stressed and way out of sorts.

"Listen I'm sorry" "I'm sorry" they both say in unison. Roy continues.

"Listen I am sorry. I did not mean to yell at you or say any of that. Edward and I just got in a really big fight and I haven't seen him and I am starting to worry. I really don't want him to resign. Hell I will not let him. I have to sign the papers before he can be let go and I will not sign them."

"Roy it is okay, I understand. You are right I really shouldn't use my gun all the time, but you don't have to stress over Edward. He told me he wasn't going to resign just yet. He still wanted to think about it. What ever happened between you too, you guys will get over I know you will. I can tell you both love each other very much."

"Thanks Hawkeye. Do you perhaps know where Edward is?"

"No, he didn't say where he was going, but if I were you I would call up Hughes. He probably knows what you could do or where Edward is. He is like a father to Ed."

"Thanks I'm going to do that. Hughes always knew how to make me feel better. I will talk to you later."

"Bye Roy."

With that Roy hung up and called Hughes right away.

"Hello?"

"Hughes!"

"Roy what is happening?"

Roy could hear Hughes talking to someone in the background. He assumed it was his daughter.

"I was just wondering if you have seen Edward. Him and I got in a huge fight and I am trying to look for him. He has been missing for about 16 hours. He left his watch on my desk. He wasn't at his apartment or at the dorms or even at the house. I don't know where he is and I really need to talk to him and-"

"Roy calm down. Everything is going to be okay. I don't need you giving yourself a panic attack. I have heard from Edward and he is fine."

"Do you know where he is?"

"Yes I do… and no I am not going to tell you."

"WHY!"

Sigh. "Because I would be breaking his trust and what if something like this happens again then you really won't know where he is because he probably wouldn't trust me enough to tell me."

"But it won't happen again."

"You do not know that Roy. Relationships are never perfect. Fights are bound to break out. You just need to give him time and he will come around."

"You and Gracie never fight."

"That is not true. Gracie and I have gotten into our own arguments. I just don't tell you about them because they haven't been too drastic. Also we always get through it. We have Elicia to think about so we have it easier, but I believe in you Roy. You guys will talk it out eventually and he will come around."

"But what if he doesn't?"

"And why do you say that? What did you do to apparently piss him off that much?"

"Aviana came back and I was too stunned to stay anything to her and well she started to cling on to me and I guess I didn't push her away fast enough. And then I yelled at Edward because he started to make a scene and yeah…"

"Aviana always did get your tongue."

"Yeah."

"How about this you go back to your house and try to calm down and I will try to get in contact with Edward and talk to him."

"I don't think I can go back there it kind of brings back crappy memories."

"Then find a hotel or something. You can't stay in your office the whole time."

"Just please talk to him."

"Roy where are you planning on staying?"

"You are going to talk to him right?"

"Roy…"

"It doesn't matter where I am going to stay. I will find a place. Just promise me you will talk to him."

"I will."

"Thanks hughes."

Once Hughes hung up he turned around.

"So what did Mustang want?"

"He wanted to know where you were. He is freaking out right now."

"Yeah, right." Edward walked back into the living room of the Hughes' house and sat down on the couch.

Maes sat right next to him. "I know you are mad at him, but he is really sorry and I do think you two should talk it over."

"Yeah but I don't want to right now. I am so pissed off."'

"Listen Edward I don't know all that happened between you too, but I know he is really sorry and I know how he gets around certain people, especially Aviana."

Edwards head snapped to the side so he was looking directly at Hughes. "Yes Edward Roy told me that you guys ran into Aviana."

"Yeah well did he tell you that he screamed at me calling me childish?"

"Well were you?"

"No… I mean yes… I mean I don't know. She was talking bad about me and I started cussing her out. I guess I over exaggerated but he didn't even try to stand up for me."

"Did you give him a chance or did you just start yelling at her?"

"I guess I didn't, but all that isn't really why I am even mad."

"Then why are you?"

Edward leaned over so his elbows were resting on his legs and his face was in his hands. "I don't want to talk about it yet. It is just too soon."

"It is fine Edward. You can talk to me when you are ready but you do need to talk to him."

"I know. I will but only when I am ready."

A WEEK LATER

Edward has been staying at Hughes' house for a week now and still hasn't gotten the courage to go talk to Roy. Honestly he hasn't had the courage to talk to anyone really. The only person he has said something to is Elicia.

At this moment Edward was outside playing ball with Elicia and the phone started to ring. Hughes picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hughes it is me Hawkeye."

"Hello Hawkeye is there something I can help you with?"

"I was wondering if you have talked to Edward yet?"

"Yes I have but he hasn't gotten the courage to talk to him yet. Why do you ask?"

"Well the thing is for the past week Roy has been locked up in his office doing his paper work."

"Isn't that a good thing? Shouldn't you be happy?"

"Normally yes, but for the first day he wouldn't eat. I had to bring lunch to him and force it down his throat. Plus he hasn't went home once this week he has been working non-stop until he ends up passing out. I am actually starting to run out of paperwork to give him. Right now he is doing the paperwork he was supposed to do next week."

"Dammit" Hughes said under his breath being cautious that Elicia wouldn't walk in and over hear him cuss. "That is not good. I told the idiot to go somewhere and sleep. I told him not to lock himself up."

"No, I am starting to get worried."

"I agree this is bad… and if I am correct, it will get worse."

"Why do you say that?"

"He will probably be angry with me if he ever figures out I am telling you this, but you have a right to know."

Hawkeye was curious right now. "I understand. I will not tell him you told me."

"Okay" Hughes then proceeded to tell Hawkeye of Roy's past. By the end of it Hawkeye actually felt like she could cry.

"That is awful. We cannot let that happen again."

"I understand. Listen I will talk to Edward one more time. I need for you to get Roy home. I will do whatever I can to get Edward to go and talk to him."

"Thanks Hughes. Telling him that story just might do it."

"I know."

Once Hughes hung up with Hawkeye he went to the back door and call Edward inside. Once Edward got to the door, Maes took his hand and walked Edward over to the room he's been staying in. Hughes shut the door and sat Edward on the bed.

"Okay listen this has gone on long enough. You need to stop hiding and go talk to him."

"Why should I? It is not like he really cares. It is not like he actually loved me. He only wanted me for sex."

"Where did all that come from?"

Sigh "He told me it."

"When would he ever tell you such a thing?"

"The night after the Aviana thing happened I went back to Roy's place to wait for him to come looking for me and when he didn't I gave up and w-went to a bar. I went there so I wouldn't have to sit in silence I wanted to listen to the music. Well anyway when I got there I saw Roy sitting at the bar. I went up to him hoping to talk to him, but when we looked at me I noticed he was so drunk he did not recognize me. He started telling me what happened that day and saying how I was such a spoiled brat child and that he thought he loved me but realized he didn't and that he was just in it for sex. That is when I got up and went to get my stuff from his house and came here."

Hughes was stunned to say the least. "Edward, Roy was drunk. When Roy is drunk he says stupid stuff."

"I thought alcohol brought out the truth in people."

"That is true, but you have to think Roy was really mad that night plus he was talking to you. Even though he did not consciously know it was you he probably subconsciously did. He was probably just ranting to get all the anger out. I bet when he woke up he either A. did not remember what he said or B. regretted it."

"What makes you think that?"

"Well how about the fact that Roy went out searching for you all over even though he probably had a bad hangover, or how about this." Hughes handed Edward a paper which Edward looked at immediately. Once he realized what it is his eyes got enormous.

"What?"

"Yeah apparently Roy had the guy at your previous apartment complex get in serious trouble for insulting you. He has to pay a hefty fine with no job seeing as how he got fired. Plus he is not allowed to work around costumers of any kind for five years."

"Okay so Roy got mad at an asshole, but-"

"Which means he stood up for you." Hughes gave him a look that basically screamed see he would have if you let him. Edward looked away. "He also hasn't been home once this week because it reminds him of you. He has been working in his office for 24 hours a day. Hawkeye is actually running out of paperwork to give him and is forcing him to eat because he won't otherwise."

Edward was stunned silent. He really didn't know what to say. Hearing that Roy has been hurting just as much as he has really helped him feel less angry.

"And if that doesn't make you believe that he loves you then hopefully this will. Roy was actually willing to make his family hate him for you."

"Wait what?"

"I am guessing Roy never told you but his parents, especially his father, are extremely strict. His father always wanted the perfect children and it got worse once Roy turned 12."

"Why would it get worse?"

"… Do not let Roy know I am telling you this he probably didn't want you to ever know."

"Okay?"

"Okay well you know that Roy has a sister correct?"

"Yes."

"Well did you also know he used to have a brother."

"no."

"Well he did. He was Roy's twin. They were really close. They did everything together. No one could tell them apart. Well around the age of 12 Roy's brother got sick and shortly after, he died. It really hurt Roy. He had panic attacks throughout the night and through the day for a while until eventually he just shut down. He wouldn't talk to anyone. He would barely eat. His mother didn't care that much because it hurt her to look at him. Once his brother died, his mom started ignoring him. His father on the other hand, was pissed at him for shutting down. His father wanted him to be the perfect son since he was his only one left. Eventually his sister called me up and told me to try to get him out of the shell he was in and that's what I did. I talked him out of it, but I don't think he has really got over it. He refused to get close to anyone ever again because he was scared he would get hurt again. Aviana was the first one he ever considered dating and getting close to, but once she tried to make him build a life with her, he broke up with her. After her he didn't trust anyone ever again. That is until you, Edward."

"What? Why wouldn't he tell me any of that?"

"You have to realize for 6 years, Roy had his mother ignoring him and his father pushing on him to be perfect son. In a way it helped Roy become who he is. But with all his father's constant harsh treatment, it eventually kind of stuck. He assumes if he isn't perfect, the people who mean the most to him won't like him. Seeing as he doesn't care what his father thinks anymore, he was probably afraid to show you his insecurities."

"What makes you think he does care what his father thinks anymore?"

"So stubborn…"

"I am just curious."

"Fine, well I don't know if he cares anymore, but what I do know is he doesn't care as much. And I know that because his father also never liked homosexuals. He always looked down on them. So the fact that Roy was willingly having an open relationship when there was a slim chance his father would find out. I would say he has given up on pleasing his father."

"Why wouldn't he have told me any of this? Why would he have an open relationship with me if his father is such an asshole?"

"He never wanted to worry you. His parents live far away from central so he never thought it was a serious problem that he needed to discuss with you."

"How do you know he even thought of that?"

"Because he talked to me about it long before you guys even started dating. We were sitting in my living room and he was telling me his feeling for you and how he knew it was wrong to feel that way because you were so young but he couldn't help it. So I told him to wait until you were older to talk to you about it; he told me he would. Then he went on about if you two did ever start dating what would he do about his parents. I asked him what did he want to do about them and he told me he liked you too much that he did not care what they said."

"I did not know he actually cared that much about me."

"Well he does."

"I guess I should go talk to him huh?"

"Yeah that would probably be the smartest thing to do."

"Thanks Hughes." Edward stood up to get ready to leave but stopped mid step. "But I don't want to go to the office and have everyone snooping."

"I already got that covered. I told Hawkeye to get him home. I will call her and see if she was able to."

"Thanks." With that Hughes called Roy's office and Havoc picked up telling Hughes that Hawkeye dragged Mustangs butt out the door about 15 minutes ago and said she was going to be there for a while. She didn't know when she would be back.

Once Hughes hung up the phone he told Edward what was going on. Edward nodded. He went got his shoes on and walked slowly out the door. He didn't know what he was going to say to Roy but he did know that he needed to talk to him.


End of chapter 8 I hope you enjoyed!