A/N: This is totally for InconsciousSin, who reviewed moments after I posted chapter 43 asking me to update again. Here you go darling – of course I love you!
Chapter 44 – War Zone
The table was quiet and tense as Winry placed a plate of sandwiches in its center. She settled herself beside Bran, studiously avoiding the brown and golden-eyed glowers trying to outdo each other. She didn't know who was making more headway, but wanted the posturing to end. Her kitchen wasn't a battlefield and her choice was made.
Reaching for a half of thick turkey and swiss, she looked to her fellow mechanic. "I thought you were going to stay at Garfiel's another day."
His hand left the table and fell to her leg, fingering the buckles of her shorts possessively.