Chapter 34 - Captured
They stood together on the porch, Ed still holding her waist. It was a thrill he couldn't hide. Winry was stiff, but stayed where she was, her back against him. She watched the hills beyond intensely, working not to look over.
He cleared his throat. "There's a reason I didn't call."
"I'm sure," she snapped, betraying the detached veneer.
He reached for her chin and she reared away, leaving his fingers empty. They twitched. He stared at the side of her face, trying to pull her gaze. "I was imprisoned by the Cretans Winry. For a year and a half."
A/N: Poor Edster! Boy can't get a break! Sorry to finish this week's update with a cliffy.
Week of June 6, 2015: 4 chapters posted