Those Honey Suckle Eyes

"You alright in there Alphonse?" shouted Edward as he finished up the last customer of the lunch rush. Who would have guessed that so many people would end up liking the major's resturaunt?

"Yeah, I couldn't do it without Alex's help!"

Ed teared away the ticket and made his way to the kitchen; greeted by a chorus of sizzling and frying that was accompanied by an aroma that tickled the senses.

"Oh, no Alphonse! I couldn't be doing it without you!" complimented Alex.

Al and Alex looked at each other with big smiled and continued to work in unison.

"Ugh, just get the food cooked" wined Ed, clearly disgusted with all the soft feelings.

He shoved his hands back in his pockets and lazily walked back out to the counter.

"Oh crap…" Ed jogged the rest of the way once he saw the waiting customers.

"Sorry about that, how may I help you?"

The group of guys chuckled as the "leader" of the group stepped forward.

"Whatever small fry, we'd like-,"

Small fry!? Damn him…

Ed tried to contain his twitching nerves as he jotted down the order. There were five of them totaled, one for everyone in the group. Of course, each one of them was snickering at him.

"And is that all?" demanded Edward in a frustrated tone.

"Yep, nice hat by the way, dork."

The group waved and took their seat at a nearby table, leaving Ed with steam coming out of his ears.

With a heavy sigh he ripped the ticket and turned to give it to Al, but before he could he caught something out of the corner of his eye.

What?

Approaching the counter was a young girl about Ed's age, and shorter than him too. Ed perked up and resumed his post at the counter, eagerly awaiting this seemingly beautiful girl. As she drew closer, it was revealed to him that she had long dark hair that swayed at her mid back. Her eyes were a honey suckle gold that reminded him of himself, except her eyes were much more feminine. A graceful smile was planted on her soft-skinned face as she approached the counter.

Ed adjusted his stance as she approached, quickly taking off his stupid taco hat and tossing it on the floor behind him.

"Um, Nng! H-hello h-how may I help- erm I mean assist you?"

The girl gave a small chuckle as Ed tried to spit out his words.

You babbling fool…

"Yes, I would like the Armstrong's authentic fajita plate with mild salsa as the side."

Edward nodded with her order and copied it down as correct and neat as possible, trying to ignore his increased heartrate.

"Ok, so you would like the Armstrong's authentic fajita plate with spicy-, I mean mild salsa!" he finished as his voice wavered. Ed never repeated the order back to the customer; he just never found it necessary.

Those eyes…

With a small and cute giggle the girl nodded and smiled, giving him the clear that he got the order right.

She lingered for a moment, causing Ed to swallow the lump in his throat.

What? Did I do something wrong? Why is she still here?

"Um…" She began but gave way to embarrassment. The fact that she was still here, and trying to say something made Ed's heart beat against his rib cage. What did she want? Could she be… interested? His face began to flush red as he waited for her to continue.

"I um-," she tried to say before she was interrupted.

"Edward my dear boy, you left your hat on the floor! You know that's a hazard in this resturaunt!"

Alex stooped down to pick up the taco hat that had a cute smile on it. He smiled and walked over to place it on Ed's head.

"There you go my boy! You needn't to forget the rest of your uniform. And might I say you look rather dashing and adorable, the taco really finishes it off!"

Alex stood there smiling with pink sparkles surrounding his face as he admired his design. With one last hard pat that knocked Ed's hat crooked, the major turned and retreated to the back room to grab more cooking supply.

Ed, now bright red, slowly turned to the girl that still stood before him. His face was crimson and he gave a weak, crooked smile that was emphasized by his askew hat.

With a small giggle and a wave the girl left and took a seat at the other end of the open courtyard.

Damnit major! Why the hell did you have to go and do that?

With a heavy sigh that felt like it took a part of his heart with it, Ed turned and walked towards Al. But he couldn't help smiling after remembering why he was here in the first place.

Winry…