Alright! Chapter two. I'm glad you guys liked the first chapter, I have to say I like this story the best out of the many I've written, and the two I've uploaded X3 I hope you guys continue to REVIEW and enjoy my fanfic.

The song used later in this chapter is "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt

Life After Germany-

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As the day progressed, both Edward and Winry got suspicious, seeing as Al had been gone a longer time then both of them had originally thought. Winry had moved back into the work room, fiddling with different mechanical things, not even knowing what she was creating.

Edward had followed her back, just to sit on the couch and switch around between dozing, reading, and looking at Winry. He was very amused at the fact she could tinker with things and not even know ahead of time what she was making. He, though it surprised himself, actually got bored of reading after awhile.

He turned to Winry again. "So, do you think we should alert a search party or what...?" He said in an amused voice.

"For who, Nii-san?" Edward and Winry looked over to the door to see Al's arms full of bags, and his face flushed. He walked down the couple stairs they had to enter the room and set the bags down on the couch next to Edward.

But neither Ed's nor Winry's attention was on the groceries. In the doorway was a young girl, around the same age as Al, maybe younger. She had dark brown eyes and black hair, and a kind face. Winry automatically recognized her as their old friend Nellie's sister. It was common fact that Ed, Al, and Winry grew up together, but Nellie was another friend of there's, a year older then Ed and Winry. Winry had met her little sister before, but hadn't seen her for quiet some time.

"Kit! Hello!" Winry beamed, and then suddenly looked confused as the girl winced.

"Please don't call me that anymore. Nellie does it as an insult now. Kathryn? Is that okay?" She looked to Winry carefully. Winry smiled, Kathryn had always looked up to herself and Nellie when they were little- she guessed it hadn't changed.

"It'd fine. Its great to see you again, how are you?" Winry smiled at the girl, almost forgetting that the two boys were still in the room. Kathryn smiled and gave a soft reply of 'fine' before stepping down and going over to Al, who Winry remembered she had never met. She looked between them.

Al, seeing the unasked question, answered hurriedly. "Well, see, she was shopping with Nellie, and Nellie recognized me and we started to talk. Nellie was busy tonight, so Kathryn is going to stay here. Is that okay? I know its not polite to just invite people over-"

Winry smiled and shook her head. "No, it's fine. I'm glad you've made a new friend Alphonse" Al blushed, and nodded. He looked to the groceries and he and Kathryn started to take them upstairs. Winry smirked.

"I never would've thought of Al and Kathryn together... if Nellie hadn't gotten into a relationship last year, I always imagined Al with HER..." She muttered to herself, laughing slightly and looking to the entrance Al and Kathryn left through with the groceries. Ed looked at Winry and blinked.

"What are you talking about? What does Nellie's relationship have to do with Al?" He looked at her confused. Winry looked at him bemused.

"Al obviously has a crush on Kathryn! Are you that blind?" Winry laughed as Ed shook his head in denial. Boys.

Later that night, Winry entered the kitchen to make dinner. Ed, Al, and Kathryn were in the living room, catching up and getting to know each other. If it had been anybody besides Edward, they would've noticed Al glancing at Kathryn every once in awhile with a blush, but of coarse Edward didn't notice.

"Dinner!" Winry called from the kitchen, and they all went into the dining room to eat. Ed looked to Al, who was sitting across from him. His face had been flushed all day since he came back, and he kept stuttering his words. Edward wondered briefly if he was sick, but the thought left his mind as Winry entered with food.

The dinner was mostly just small talk about Resembool and Central, and all the little happenings in each town. The three were surprised to find out that Kathryn knew a lot more about Central day life then they did. Of coarse, she DID live more in the city then they did.

After dinner, Kathryn offered to help Winry with dishes, leaving the two boys and two girls to talk amongst themselves. Winry smiled at Kathryn.

"So... do you like Al?" She said bluntly, grinning as the small girl blushed and dropped the wet rag she was holding. She turned bright red, and looked at Winry defiantly.

"Well... do YOU like Ed?" She demanded, looking straight into Winry's eyes. Winry looked at the girl, a frown pulling at her features. Great. She had to think about this topic, again. She had thought about it a lot, and she had to give herself an honest answer of yes, she did. But what was the feeling, really? She couldn't tell if it was just the kind of love you felt for friends, or something more. But then again, she did know the answer. She just didn't want to admit it to herself.

Ignoring Kathryn's accusing eyes, she worked on the dishes quietly to herself. Besides, even if she DID have feelings for Edward, they would never be returned.

"Nii-san... how do you feel about Winry?" Alphonse questioned quietly out on the couch were the two brothers were sitting. Edward looked up at Al, raising a brow.

"What do you mean, Al? She's my best fr-"

"Don't, Ed. I mean really. You can't tell me you have no feelings more then friendship towards Winry" Al said, his eyes boring into Edwards. Edward sighed, and looked at the armrest of the chair.

"What's it matter to you, Al?" He replied gruffly, still staring at the chair arm. Al scowled at him.

"Because we're HOME, Edward! We're home from 19 or 20 years of being away... even if you couldn't before, this is the time you think about what you're going to do with your life, and damned if I don't know you want Winry in it!" Al said furiously, looking at Edward accusingly. Ed's eyes grew wide, and he stared at Al in shock, but it lasted only for a second before his sullen face came back, and he looked away.

"What the hell do you know about it?"

"You're so stubborn, brother!" Al exclaimed exasperatedly, flailing his arms in exaggeration. "Why cant you admit it to yourself that maybe you can love someone besides me and mom!" Al said angrily. He never remembered being this mad at his brother before, even when he thought his memories were fake. Why WAS he getting so upset? He just guessed it was because he knew Ed was to stubborn to admit something like this unless confronted.

"FINE!" Ed yelled, standing up. "I like her! What does it prove?" He demanded Al, but his face drained as he saw Al looking over his shoulder, smirking. Ed whipped around, paling even further when he saw Kathryn and Winry standing at the doorway. Kathryn was laughing silently, looking up at Winry, who was bright red and looking at Edward in shock.

"Edward...?" She asked quietly, and Ed winced. 'Damn it...' Winry looked hurt, and suddenly Edward was confused. Winry looked at him as if he had hurt her, and he felt a pang of pure loathing towards himself, and he didn't even know what he'd done. Winry looked down, and went upstairs. All three looked at each other confused.

Kathryn looked at Edward, eyebrows raised. "Well, -I- knew you were talking about her." She said, before shrugging and going back into the kitchen. Edward looked to Al, who just glared at him and pointed to the stairs. Ed looked at him pitifully, and headed up the stair case, where he sat by her door for about a half an hour, just indulging in his thoughts and trying to find words to say to her.

My life is brilliant.

My love is pure.

I saw an angel.

Of that I'm sure.

Ed knocked on Winry's door, and put his ear to the door. He just heard her breathing. He knocked again, and opened the door, walking in to find her in a very light sleep on her bed. He sighed, and walked over to the bed, kneeling by the side of her face.

She smiled at me on the subway.

She was with another man.

But I won't lose no sleep on that,

'Cause I've got a plan.

He brushed the bangs back from her face, and she opened one eye to look at him sadly. She jumped slightly, and sat up, staring down at Edward. He sighed, and stood up, now sitting on the bed by her, both remaining silent.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw you face in a crowded place,

And I don't know what to do,

'Cause I'll never be with you.

"So.. Winry. There's this girl, see. I've liked her for awhile, but never had the courage to say anything" He said softly. Winry gasped, and felt like crying. Why was he telling her these things?

Yeah, she caught my eye,

As we walked on by.

"I was afraid, which knowing my life is not something I feel all that often, because when I thought of my life without her, I would hurt. More then I'd ever hurt before. So when we were stuck in Germany... well, I think you could imagine how I felt" Winry stayed silent, and sniffed, gathering the blankets in her fists, letting the tears slide silently down her cheeks.

She could see from my face that I was,

Fucking high,

And I don't think that I'll see her again,

But we shared a moment that will last till the end.

"So, we came back. It was a dream come true. I thought that I had been given a second chance, and I was going to use it. I want to spend the rest of my life with this woman, Winry. I really do" He said softly, looking down at his hands, and then over to her, where he reached out with his human hand to wipe away the tears that were falling down her cheeks.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

I saw you face in a crowded place,

And I don't know what to do,

'Cause I'll never be with you.

"Do you know who I'm talking about, Winry?" He asked even quieter then before, and put his hand under her chin, forcing her to look up at him. "Don't kid yourself into thinking this is anybody but this one person. I couldn't dream of liking a girl as much as I like this girl." He said, and as she started to cry again, he gently placed his hand over hers, and intertwined fingers.

Winry hiccupped.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.

You're beautiful, it's true.

There must be an angel with a smile on her face,

When she thought up that I should be with you.

He looked from their linked hands into her eyes. "I meant everything I said, you know." And with that he kissed her softly and Winry felt happier then she had ever felt before. The fact that when she had left the living room they were talking about Kathryn and when she entered again, Edward had vaguely said 'I like her' made her think... but now she felt foolish, because all along she guessed she had known without realizing it.

But it's time to face the truth,

I will never be with you.

As he broke the kiss, he moved his head to whisper in her ear. "You're beautiful, Winry"

Fin

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Yeah, two chapters. Short, I know. But I like it anyway xD I just don't trust myself with longer fictions, cause I'm always worried I wont finish them, like I did with Thunderstorm. I don't know yet if I'm completely abandoning that one yet... I might just end it with a couple more chapters or something, I don't know. Depends how fast or slowly I get ideas for a new fic.

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-Pinkie