Disclaimer: FMA is not the property of the RealmicSorcerer.
Pairing: Roy x Ed (Not directly seen here...)
Summary: Ed forgot to do his Christmas shopping… then when he does it, he has difficulty getting Roy's present.
Notes: More Christmas-linked drabbles :) Everyone better not forget to buy their presents!
FMA Drabble 17:
Presents I – Shopping
"Hey, brother!" Alphonse called out as he was about to leave the house. "Do you want to got out for some last minute Christmas shopping with me?"
"N – " Ed was about to refuse and go on reading when he realized exactly what Al had just said. "What do you mean by last minute shopping?! Don't tell me that you've already bought most of the presents for your friends!"
"Of course I did." Al replied calmly, "I went out shopping with the Colonel last week when you said you were too busy to go out with us. I remember that your boyfriend was rather disappointed that you did not want to go shopping with him."
Alphonse paused for a moment to put on his boots. "Now, I only have Winry's present left to buy. Anyway, I think Colonel Mustang got you a big present the other day, but he would not tell me what it was when I asked him about it."
"Darn it!" Ed exclaimed tossing his book carelessly on the couch and grabbing his red coat, feeling a little panicky. "I totally forgot that Christmas is only days away. Roy will kill me if I forgot to get him a present."
Alphonse gaped at his brother in surprise. "Don't tell me you haven't even bought anything yet!"
"I haven't!!" Ed replied frantically as he rushed out the front door, dragging his younger brother behind him. "And I'll need your help to get it all done with so little time left!"
With Al's help, Ed managed to buy suitable presents for most of his friends within a relatively short period of time. However, there was one person whose present Ed just could not decide upon. Roy's.
It already been several hours of shopping, but Ed could never find the perfect present for his boyfriend, and it was starting to get rather frustrating. He had already sent Al home with the presents of all the others, and now trudged on alone through the snowy streets of central, still searching hard.
What should I get for Roy? Ed thought to himself for the hundredth time or so. I just can't seem to decide... he doesn't need new gloves, or new clothes, or even new Alchemy books... Ed sighed. There's no way I can get him a promotion for Christmas either, even though that's probably something that he really wants...
Ed never thought that buying a present would be so difficult a job. In fact, it was starting to seem to him that it was a mission that was harder than any he had gone on before.
Then Ed sudden thought of something. I could get him a ring, can't I? We may have been together for almost a year now, but we never spoke of anything more than a simple relationship. The more Ed thought about it, the more the idea stuck. If I got him a ring, maybe it could pave the way for something more permanent, if that is what he wants, of course. Also, it could help remind him of me when we happen to be apart. However, it should not be anything too fancy, as I don't think Roy would like to wear that sort of jewellery. Something sleek and simple would do. Ed smiled. That's what I'll get Roy as his Christmas present then.
Immediately, Ed sped off to complete the last and most important task he had to do - Getting Roy's present.
A little while later, Ed bought what he wanted, and returned home.
Al, who was sitting by the fireplace warming himself, looked up when the front door opened.
"So what did you buy for the Colonel, brother?" Al asked curiously, seeing the satisfied smile upon his brother's face.
"I can't tell you." Ed replied mysteriously. "It's a secret that Roy will find out for himself on Christmas day."
END
Notes: I just made Ed's gift idea for Roy up. I really have no idea what he might want... Sorry if my Christmas drabbles aren't wonderfully interesting...
Add. Notes: Reviewing my stories, any of them, would be a very nice Christmas present for me :)