Hey there here's Chapter 11. The last Chapter of this story. I hope you like it!
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I woke up in Must . . . wait! This is my bed. Why on earth I am in my bed? I wasn't wrapped up in any one's arms with the warm feeling of love. Instead I am in my own house with nobody home with me having a fever. Or at least I did. I didn't feel dizzy any more and I felt very good physically that is. Emotionally I wasn't doing so well I couldn't figure out why I wasn't at Mustang's house. Maybe he's here I decided to try and call him.
"Mustang?" I yelled loud enough to reach around the whole house.
I got nothing for a few seconds then I heard movement outside my door. The door knob turned and to my excitement and slight disappointment there stood Al carrying a tray of food. "Hi, Big Brother how are you feeling?"
"Hey Al, I am feeling better. My fever is gone." I tried to look around Al to see if Mustang was behind him. Al picked up on my intentions and said.
"Mustang went home. He thought that you needed some rest and he thought that it would be a good idea if you were at home for a while." My heart nearly broke with the last of Al's word. Why didn't he stay then? I couldn't stop thinking that he didn't want to be with me anymore. Why else would he not stay with me? My questions were answered with what Al said next.
"He said that he wanted you to rest and he would come by later to check on you. And maybe take you to his place. At least that's what he said." I brightened at the mention of being able to see Mustang. Al must've noticed my change in demeanor because he smiled, but didn't say anything.
I didn't have to wait long. Mustang showed up within the hour. I was so happy that I nearly jumped him, but I contained myself. As instructed by Al I stayed in bed while he answered the door. Mustang came in holding something behind his back. He didn't look to happy to see me though. Al left the room excusing himself to go take care of something's.
"Ed how are you feeling?" Mustang sounded so sad that I was about to get out of bed to go hug him. But his movements stopped me. He sat on the bed close to me. "Ed I brought back the things you had in my drawer. I think it would be best if you stayed at your own house for a while."
"Why?" I choked on the word. Not able to contain the welled up tears in my eyes. Mustang reached up to wipe them away, but I pulled away angered by the show of affection after the obvious rejection.
"Ed I think that it would best if . . . " I didn't let him finish. I already knew what he wanted to say. He didn't think that it would be a good idea since there is a chance that one or both of us might get hurt. By all the danger that we are surrounded by. I thought that it was a bunch of bull shit.
"Get out! I don't want to see you!" I yelled ready to kick him off my bed. Mustang looked like he wanted to say something, but he didn't he put my clothes on my bed then left without a word. The tears rolled down my cheeks. I was oblivious to them. I only felt my heart break in two. Al came into my room and held me while I cried. I don't understand. I think that he would want to stay together so we can protect each other. But what do I know? Only that I am in love and I am not going to give up on it like this. The Colonel Bastard might think it's over, but he has no idea what I have in store for him. Hell even I don't even know what I have in store for him. I wiped the rest of my tears away and went to bed. To recover from the emotional trauma of the day.
I woke up feeling better and for a moment I expected to see Mustang beside me, but there was nothing but empty bed space. I huffed then got out of bed to start the day then I saw that it was still night time. I decided to read since I haven't done that in a while. I read until morning. Man did that feel good to have just kicked backed and read. I even got some Alchemy books in. Al made breakfast and we talked about his stay with Winry. It sounded like he really had a good time. It made me smile to know that he had such a great time.
"I am happy for you Al."
"Big Brother may, I ask what happened between you and Mustang?" Al looked a little apprehensive with the question out in the open.
"No, it's okay Al. Mustang, I think wants us to stop seeing each other because of the situations that we have been in lately. Well at least I think that's what it's about. I am not sure I kicked him out before he could get a word in."
"Big Brother! I think you need to go see him to make sure that's what his intentions were."
"I don't want to!" I crossed my arms over my chest and pouted.
"Well you have to go into work any way to get your new assignment."
Ah, crap! That's right what the hell I am suppose to do? I go straight to Mustang for all my assignments. Shit!
"Fine, but that doesn't mean that I have to talk to him yet." But knowing me, I probably will. I can never hold things in for long.
Al and I finished breakfast and then we walked to head quarters. I lagged behind on purpose. I wanted to yell at Mustang and run away at the same time. I am not sure if that makes sense, but that's how I feel. I also want him to hold me and tell me that everything is going to be okay. But now I don't even have that one comfort. I sighed without even knowing it and Al took notice right away.
"Big Brother are you going to be okay?" Al glanced at me and I tried to smile to reassure him. I am pretty sure that it came out as more of a grimace than a smile.
"I will be once I beat some sense into Mustang."
"I think that he'll come around."
"I hope you are right or other wise I am not sure what I am going to do. It's not like I can ignore him when I'm at head quarters. He's the guy that I report to."
Al and I walk the rest of the way in a comfortable silence. I spent the time trying to think of what I was going to tell Mustang to convince him that he was making a big mistake. I mean how can he even think about ending it when we barely got started with our relationship. Before I knew it, we were at head quarters. I gulped for some reason I was really nervous. Al went to talk to Havoc while I went to Mustang's office to get my new assignment.
"I'll be right back Al."
"Okay, Big Brother I'll see you in a bit." Al turned around leaving me to go see Mustang.
I walked down the hall feeling nervous butterflies in my stomach. I got to the door and decided to act like it was any other day.
"Hey Colonel Bastard what's my next assignment?" I barge in the room to find Mustang looking not up to snuff. His face was scruffy and his hair didn't look like it had been brushed in a while. He also had bags under his eyes. My heart throbbed with pain. I didn't care at that moment if I was mad at him or not. I rushed over to him and held him. He tried to push me away at first. I just held on that much tighter to him.
"Ed you should go," Mustang said. We were both on the ground. I am not sure how we got there, but he was leaning against my chest. For once he seemed small. I didn't know what to make of the man in my arms. I just knew there was no way I was going to let him go no matter how much he told me to let go.
"No, I am not letting you go no matter what tries to tear us apart. . . even you." Mustang looks at me with a baffled look on his face. Hah, I think I can finally reason with him about us. At least I hope so. "You heard me. Now get your stuff we're going."
"Exactly where are we going?" I let Mustang go so he can get his stuff.
"We are going out." Heck I didn't even know where we going.
"That's not much help."
"What do you want me to do about it? Now get your stuff like I said." It was obvious that he wanted to put up a fight, but he obliged any way. Thank goodness. Now it's time to right a very big wrong.
"Okay I am ready." Mustang announced having grabbed his jacket.
I walk out of the office with no plan in mind other than making my decisions on a whim. Mustang lags behind me. I huff with frustration. "Jeez, what's with you today. This is not the Bastard I know. Now come on move faster or do you want to be caught by Hawkeye and be shot." I looked over my shoulder and Mustang's face fell. "That's what I thought." I boldly grab his hand and rush out the door. Al blocking any view people had of us. He saw us and just smiled. He understood fully without me having to say a word. It's like it's telepathy or something along those lines.
Mustang followed close to me. I could feel his body heat and I yearned to be closer to him, but I kept my distance. At least for a while. We walked for I don't know how long. Neither of us saying a word. Then it happened. My stomach growled. And for the first in a long time okay, maybe it's been a day or two, but it feels like a long time, Mustang laughed. My heart skipped with joy. It was such a beautiful sound. Mustang and I looked at each other and my breathing ability seemed to falter. I am sure I fell even deeper in love with him. If that's even possible. We were by some type of bistro at this point. I thought we were going to kiss, but alas not yet. I have a good feeling about where we are going though. We walked in and I ordered all I could eat.
"Damn Ed you ate like there was no tomorrow."
"What can I say I can pack it away." I grinned up at the taller man.
Mustang and I talked about all the issues that had been weighing down on us. He felt that it would be better if we kept our distance from each other so that we wouldn't be targeted as easily. I offered that we had a better chance of keeping each other safe if we were together. His face now lost all the worry that he had been carrying. He was now the beautiful, sexy, and confident man I knew him to be. Other than the fact the he might need to shave he was back to his bastardy self. Although, I must admit, he looks kind of hot with the scruff. It's probably itchy though. I might get beard burns if he kept it. We worked out everything and I can have my drawer back at his place. We thought about the idea of maybe moving in together. That's up in the air though. I am not going to make a decision without Al. There's just no way I can.
"Hey, Ed?"
"Hmmm?"
"Why do you call me Colonel Bastard?" Mustang gave me a curious look.
"Why do you ask?" I was a little surprised by the question.
"I have always wondered."
"Isn't it obvious?"
Mustang titled his head to the side as if saying 'no please tell me.' He looked so cute that I leaned up and kissed him. I didn't wait for him to respond before I pulled away grinning and blushing.
"Because you are a total Bastard. That's why I call you 'Colonel Bastard.' I would have thought that you would have caught on by now." Mustang didn't seem satisfied with the answer.
"Well your shor . . . " Mustang's face was close to mine. I could feel his breath dance across my cheeks. I had been ready to retaliate, but now my mind has short circuited.
Mustang kissed me softly in front of head quarters. His tongue slid into my mouth. Oh, how I have missed this. I devoured his mouth with my own. Not caring in the least that people were probably looking at us. Who gives a damn? I got the guy who's the sexiest man on earth. An earthly god. I am sure I am not the only one who thinks so. We parted breathing heavily.
"Whoa Ed! That was. . . wow!" Mustang was at a loss for word. Now that's something that you don't see every day.
"What?" I blinked up innocently up at Mustang feigning ignorance. What can I say? I have been deprived of the man I love for a few days. And I really missed everything about him.
"Just whoa!" Mustang shook his head. "Anyways, I think it's time to go give you your assignment before we both die or lose some parts of our anatomy that I think we want to keep for later." Mustang winked and I turned candy apple red. Mustang smirked that irksome, and beautiful smirk. I think I have one up on him then he takes the lead again.
"Stupid Bastard," I mumble with a little smile. "I love you." I blush lightly.
"I love you too." Mustang blushes a light pink. I swell up with contained happiness.
We walk into his office with no casualties. "Okay, Ed you are going to be going to a small town near where Winry's apprenticeship is." I nod my head in understanding. "You'll be going there to make sure that everything is running smoothly."
"Okay, I'll go tell Al and get on the next train."
"Oh, yeah I forgot one more thing." I turn around and wait for Mustang to inform me. "I'll be going with you two." Mustang walks out from behind his desk and walks out the door. I feel shocked and oddly enough really happy. A small smile curves on my lips. It's like deja vu!
"Fine, but this time when we share a bed don't hog the covers." I run after Mustang and catch up with him as he reaches the lobby where Al is waiting for us.
"I don't hog the covers." Mustang tries to defend himself.
"I am not sure I want to know what you guys are talking about. Are you two ready to go?" Al smiles at us.
"Yeah, we are . . . wait how, did you know Mustang was coming with us?"
"Oh, it was just a hunch. Now we have to go pack and meet at the station in an hour." Mustang and I follow Al outside where we spilt up. Al and I go to our house to pack and we will meet up with Mustang in thirty minutes.
I am so excited! Mustang's going with us. Al and I pack up really quickly and head to the station where Mustang is waiting for us.
"Are you ready to go?" Mustang asks with his signature smirk.
"Of course Colonel Bastard I am always ready!" We all get on the train with a new adventure and destination ahead of us.
Wow! It's the end! I am sad and happy. I had the best time writing this story. It's the longest story I've ever written and I am really proud of it. What did you think? Well I guess this is good bye for now. See you soon.