It was the spring carnival at the university. There were rides and smells of different foods coming from various booths. The noises of the games being played, and people chattering as they explored what all the carnival offered were all background noise for Winry. She was standing in a crowd that had gathered around the area waiting for the rocket to launch in the sky. Winry watched as Edward stepped behind the roped off section to the display. She could see the men setting up the complicated contraption.

Then she felt someone bump into her, and say in a feminine mousey voice "Fancy seeing you here!"

Winry turned and saw Sheska, her good friend, standing next to her. Kain Fuery was working with Edward and the other men. Winry and Edward had agreed to meet up with Kain and Sheska after the rocket display. They were going to explore the carnival together.

After the setup was complete, an introduction of the rocket was made by Russel. He explained the device and what possibilities could be opening up. Even the idea of sending a man to the moon seemed so unrealistic but Russel's charismatic speech made it seem like it would be possible one day.

On cue, Edward held a lighter to the flint and it lit up. He quickly backed away and the hiss of the spark following the flint to the rocket. Once it reached the rocket, there was whoosh and the audience followed the launch of the rocket into the sky. Sounds of wonder were made by the crowd as they watched the rocket fly. Winry shielded her eyes from the sun and watched the rocket soar up higher.

"Whoa," she breathed out. The stream of smoke following the device against the blue sky was breathtaking.

After cleaning up the display, Edward and Kain met up with Winry and Sheska.

"Ed, that was so amazing!" Winry told him as she gave him a hug. He returned her embrace comfortably.

"Glad you liked it. But now I'm starving," Edward said as he looked at the stalls already browsing to see what he would eat.

"Your stomach is never satisfied. Let's see what we can find. I want something sweet too," Winry said.

Sheska recalled "I saw a candy floss stand nearby."

Winry followed Sheska with the men trailing behind. Edward stopped and got a pretzel before following the ladies.

The two couples walked the carnival together. Winry and Sheska holding their candy floss. Kain and Edward played a few games. Edward won a stuffed bear for Winry, and Kain won a porcelain doll for Sheska.

After more food and drinks, the sun began to set. They decided to ride the Ferris wheel. Edward figured it would be a nice view with the lights coming on in the city giving a mellow glow.

The Ferris wheel had seats only meant for two people at a time. Winry was excited that Kain and Sheska would be able to sit by themselves.

'It was meant to be,' Winry thought as she watched them get strapped in. They watched them go forward and then Edward let Winry go first onto their seat. They were strapped in and the Ferris wheel moved them up. Edward put his arm around Winry, and she placed the stuffed bear next to her and scooted closer to him.

As they waited for more riders, Winry decided to tell Edward what she had done that morning. "Ed, I saw Lynda this morning. She's being discharged from the hospital today."

"Lynda? Oh, you mean Dr. Eckart?" Edward grumbled.

"Yes. She made a friend there, and is going to stay with her. Apparently there's several women that are flat mates and they were willing to let her live with them," Winry explained.

Edward was relieved. He knew Winry was worried about her. Now she wouldn't have to be. "I gave her our phone number just in case she needs something."

Edward ran his hand through his hair. It seems he couldn't get rid of Dr. Eckhart so easily.

Winry could tell that he was annoyed with her decision but went on with the conversation. "I asked her about the year that I can't remember. I really wanted to know why I was so depressed."

Edward's ears perked up and he turned to her. She continued "She didn't want to tell me. She said that it was better if I didn't remember it. Of course, I was really terrified when she said that. But she did tell me that someone came into my life that meant so much to me and then they left very quickly without warning. And after that, she said I became very depressed."

Edward's heart sank. He wasn't sure if he believed it but it would explain the state she was in when she first arrived. "Winry…."

"Tell me, Edward, am I that awful men just want to leave me?" Winry said tears gathering in her eyes.

Edward took her hand. "You are not! If they couldn't see how incredible you are, then those assholes don't deserve you. It's their loss, And for what it's worth, I'm glad they were so blind. Now I have you here with me."

Winry gazed into Edward's golden eyes and felt a sense of calm and belonging. A tear had grown too heavy and streamed down her face. Edward wiped it away. "Don't waste your tears on them. They're in the past. Not only that, but they're also not even in this world."

Winry smiled slightly. The Ferris wheel came to a halt with them on the top. Winry looked around at the lovely view from up high. "You're right. Wow, Ed. I didn't know you could be that romantic."

Edward's face turned red and he turned away from her. "Why did you have to say that?"

Edward then looked back and down at Kain and Sheska. He froze and turned to look away. "Well, Winry, your plan worked."

Winry looked at him quizzically. Edward motioned his head towards the other couple. Winry looked and turned away quickly. Her quick glance had shown Kain and Sheska kissing in the cart below them.

"That was quicker than I expected," Winry said. She looked at Edward and he was already staring at her, his cheeks had a rosy blush on them. This man who had helped bring her out of her darkness and into a light, and she the same for him.

She leaned forward and he met her halfway. Their lips pressed against each other, and then their mouths opened partially. His tongue met hers, in a well-practiced dance that they had become quite familiar with over the past few weeks. Lately, it had become more passionate, and it was becoming more difficult to halt their physical affection towards one another. However, Winry was enjoying the feeling of falling in love. She hadn't wanted to rush into a physical relationship quickly, and Edward had been patient with her, letting her lead their pace.

Edward and Winry became startled when the Ferris wheel started to move to allow other people to enjoy the top spot with the best view. Their faces parted and they were both panting.

Edward whispered "I love you."

Winry swallowed. She doubted if she heard him correctly but realized that she had. He was holding his breath waiting for a response, wondering if maybe he had said it too soon even though it was true.

"I love you too, Ed," she said. Edward let out a breath, and they both chuckled lightly. He wrapped his arm around her tighter and she leaned more into his embrace as they sat side by side on the Ferris wheel.

When the couples departed the ride, they could hear the rumble of thunder in the distance. They said their farewells to each other. Edward and Winry were walking home when the thunder crashed and the rain began to fall. Edward grabbed her hand, and they started running through the rain almost home.

Completely drenched, they walked into the empty apartment. Alphonse was on his last night shift at the hospital. Winry rubbed her arms in a vain effort to warm them up from the chill of the rain. Goosebumps prickled on her skin.

Winry knew of the perfect way to get rid of the chill. "I'm going to take a shower to warm up. You want to join me?"

Edward had been taking off his shoes and was off balance. He almost fell over at her question. He was so dumbfounded that he couldn't answer. All he could do was just stare at her with his eyes wide open.

Winry's face reddened. "I'm sorry."

She was embarrassed and turned from him. She gathered her pajamas and scurried into the bathroom, avoiding him.

Edward hit himself in the forehead. 'You dumbass! She asked you to get naked with her, and you froze! Idiot!'

He had to redeem himself. Edward felt ready for this next step in their relationship, and she was finally giving him the signal to go forward. He was not about to chicken out. Edward stood tall in front of the bathroom door. He could hear the shower running. Edward put his hand on the doorknob and turned.

"Hey Winry, it's not too late to join you, is it?" Edward yelled into the crack of the door.

"No, come on in!" Winry replied though her voice shook a little. He figured she was just as nervous as he was which made him feel better.

Edward opened the door and walked into the bathroom. Steam was already filling the small room. He undressed himself and let down his hair. He opened the shower curtain and stepped in behind her, gazing at the slope of her ass and the curve of her hips. She looked over her shoulder at him and gave him an approving look.

Winry turned around and let him gawk at her as she was examining him. She gazed at his body, his automail arm, his flesh arm, and his abdominal muscles, and then she glanced briefly at his penis. Then she looked up at his face and noticed that he was still staring at her body. He loved her mountains that were her breasts and the valley in between them. Then he noticed that she was watching him, and he felt somewhat embarrassed but also aroused.

Winry said "Let me wash you. Turn around."

Edward obeyed and she washed his back first. He pressed his arms against the wall as she ran the soap across his back. It felt good for to be touched by her hands on his bare skin. He almost jumped when she began washing his ass. She clutched his butt cheeks when she was done, and his eyes widened at the surprisingly playful and intimate touching.

Winry then had Edward turn to face her, and she began washing his chest and abdomen. She lathered her hands more before she fondled his penis and testes. His erection became firm as she continued stroking him.

Edward then said "It's your turn. Let me wash you."

He picked up the soap bar and had her turn around. He moved her hair over her shoulder. He washed her back with the soap and then kissed her bare shoulder. He made sure to give her ass the same treatment than she gave his by cupping underneath the crevice and lifting. He desired her so much at that moment. He wished he could just bend her over and take her right then and there. Maybe another time but tonight was their first night being this intimate together, and he wanted her to beg for him.

Edward turned her around and washed her breasts. He watched as Winry's pink nipples perked up as his hands glided over them. Then he put the soap down and kissed her. Their kissing was intense, and there was no sense of innocence anymore.

He felt her breasts and moved down to her hips. She pressed her body up to his and clenched his ass. Her desire was awakening within her.

Edward then pulled his face from hers and watched her face as his flesh hand moved from her hips to between her legs. He kept his gaze on hers making sure that she was alright with his advances. And she was. Her eyes glossed over and half closed. Her hands moved to his back and shoulder and tightened their grip. He felt her folds and she moaned.

He then kneeled and gazed at her curls. He parted them and found Winry's pink pearl. He rubbed it slowly with his thumb, and his actions were rewarded with a gasp and a sigh. He intensified the speed of his circling until she was breathing heavily and she braced herself against the shower wall. Suddenly he stopped and she opened her eyes and saw his face going forward and meeting her curls. His tongue lapped at her pearl, and she almost lost it. She moaned loudly and he continued encircling her pearl with his tongue, flicking it every now and then.

Winry then shouted "Cold! Cold! It's cold!"

Edward pulled away from his ministrations and turned the water off. Unfortunately, the hot water had run out. He gave her a mischievous grin. He kissed her pearl once more before standing. He took a nearby towel and wrapped it around her. She snuggled into it drying herself off.

He stepped out of the shower and dried himself off. Winry wrapped the towel around herself like a dress, and then he swooped his arms under her and picked her up. She gasped but was followed quickly by a laugh. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.

"Let's continue this in the bedroom," Edward said in a husky voice. Winry nodded, and giggled when Edward carried her through the bathroom door and laid her on the bed. He crawled on the bed and opened her legs. He then continued the cunnilingus that he began in the shower.

Edward captured her pearl with his mouth, and she cried out in ecstasy. "Ahh, Ed!"

He loved hearing his name from her mouth. He inserted his flesh finger in her opening and she welcomed him in with her opening growing wider.

"Damn, it's like a waterfall," he said just before he removed his finger.

Winry thrusted her pelvis towards him, wanting him to insert something in her. So he put his tongue in her, and lapped up her desire. Then he returned to her pearl and swirled his tongue around it.

"Ed, please, I need you in me," Winry begged.

Edward grinned. This was just how he wanted her to be. "Not yet, sweetheart. I want you to cum for me."

Edward dove his head back to her pearl and furiously began to flick it and circle it with his tongue. He inserted a flesh finger in her. She moaned.

"Ed, wait," she said. He immediately lifted his head. "I want your other hand in me."

Edward was surprised but then realized that he shouldn't be. She loved metal, and she wanted it in her by using his automail fingers.

"As you wish but I can't feel anything. Let me know if it's too much," he said with concern. This was something he hadn't done before.

He inserted a metal finger and slowly moved in and out of her. She clenched her teeth and groaned. He moved it in and out at a slow pace, observing her for any evidence of pain. He saw nothing but pleasure on her face.

She moaned "More!"

He inserted another finger and quickened the pace. Winry grabbed her breast in her hand and squeezed it. She rubbed her clitoris furiously with her other hand while Edward pumped his fingers into her. Her breathing becoming more rapid and her cries were more erratic. And then she reached her peak. Her eyes squeezed shut tightly, and her walls clenched his hand. The muscles in her thighs tightened and then, the wave of ecstasy slowly came down. Edward grinned as her pelvis lowered. She breathed deep and heavy, and he watched her breasts rise and fall with each breath. He was satisfied with his performance.

Seeing her like this only built the desire more in him. He leaned over and opened a bedside drawer. He pulled a small package out and ripped it. Winry's eyes opened at the sound, and saw him sliding on a condom. He glanced up at her. "Ready?"

Winry nodded and opened her legs to welcome his insertion. He lowered himself, and she took him in her hands. She stroked him along his length before finally guiding him to her entrance. He slowly went inside of her, and he moaned in pleasure as they were joined. He started at a slow pace, and then he clasped her hands in his. They kissed each other as he maintained a slow steady pace.

Winry was beginning to enjoy their sexual intimacy. Her high had faded from her orgasm, and now her desire was reawakening for him. She moved her pelvis to meet his and they found their rhythm.

Edward and Winry continued their consummation, building up a faster pace. Winry couldn't keep up with him, and then laid still, watching in awe as he thrusted into her over and over again.

Edward then paused. "Are you willing to try something?"

Winry looked at him quizzically. "Depends. What is it?"

"There's a position I like. Let's see how flexible you are," Edward said. He slid out of her, and took his pillow. "Lift your hips."

She did and he placed the pillow under her. Then he lifted her legs so that her feet were on his shoulders. Then he inserted himself again. Winry then grabbed her legs and so he could move easier. He placed his arms on the bed on the either side, and he started pumping into her.

"Fuck, you are so much tighter like this," he breathed out.

"Oh yeah? How about this?" She squeezed her walls around him.

"Damn woman! I didn't know you could do that," Edward shouted.

Edward surged into her faster, and he was becoming erratic with his movements. There was a look of desperation on his face. The sweat was dripping down his back and along his jaw line. Winry could see he was so close to the edge. She tried to move with him but he was too fast.

Winry almost snarled at him "Cum inside me Ed! Fuck me harder!"

Edward could feel his muscles beginning to clench. He was almost there.

"You feel so fucking good right now!" he cried out.

Winry wished she could slap his ass but her legs were in the way. She knew he just needed a little more encouragement to release. She moaned loudly "Come on big boy! Cum for me!"

His eyes enlarged at the word big, and his release happened. He cried out for her, and poured his seed into her. Winry gasped at his reaction, and they both looked at each other in amazement. Winry wiped the sweat from his nose and forehead. She caressed his face.

"I love you," she said to him.

"Love you too," he breathed out. He pulled out of her and got off the bed. He slid the condom off and inspected it for leaks. Finding none, he threw it in the trash. Winry lowered her legs slowly due to her hips being stiff but she felt the discomfort was worth the pleasure. Winry had pulled the blanket and sheet to cover her lower half.

Edward got back in bed, and they kissed lightly. She snuggled up next to him as he lay on his back. Her bare breasts rubbed against his chest and side. His arm curled around and brought her closer. His flesh hand drawing circles on her back. He loved that curve of her back just above her ass.

"That was amazing. Better than what I imagined," Winry mumbled.

"Oh really? You imagined us like this?" Edward grinned wickedly.

Winry became flustered. "Of course I did. I had a crush on you for a long time."

"Don't get upset. I dreamed of us fucking too," Edward snickered.

Winry playfully slapped his chest. "Such foul language."

"Wait a second. Who was just demanding me to fuck her harder?" Edward claimed.

Winry sighed. "Ok, you win on that one. It did feel really good though."

Edward agreed with her. He rubbed his flesh hand down along her back and remembered the tattoo. "Hey Winry, are you planning on seeing Dr. Eckhart soon?"

"Her name is Lynda, and yes, I am. Why are you interested? I thought you didn't like her," Winry was puzzled.

"Well, your tattoo looks like Cretean alchemy, and she's from Creta. Maybe she'll know what it means," Edward suggested. "But when you ask her, I want to be there. I know that sounds irrational but I want to know also. I just feel better if I'm there with you."

"Ed, she's not going to hurt me. But I'll let you know when I see her next so we can go together," Winry said.

Edward moved onto his side to face her. They kissed again and caressed each other with their hands. They touched each other's faces and bodies, becoming more familiar as lovers. Edward delighted in her. She was his treasure, and he wasn't willing to share her with anyone else. And that night, Edward made a heavy decision about her, and one he wasn't sure if he would be able to act on it again.

Author's note: Finally! I've been wanting to write this scene for a long time. Our favorite couple have finally taken that big step into becoming lovers. And next time, we'll get to see what Dr. Eckhart will reveal about the tattoo along with Edward's decision.