Disclaimer: We do not own FMA. Nor are we making a profit off of this story. It's genuinely fan-based and purely for the audiences enjoyment.

Authors: SeiferAlmasy86 and Dark Nuriko

Warnings: We greatly apologize for any OOCness. However this story is an AU, and not EVERYTHING can be kept as the Manga or Anime goes. This is definitely yaoi, (male/male copulating) if this isn't your thing, go elsewhere. Also, profanity and sexual slurs will occur regularly. This story is more on the "dark" side. Ed's personality is jaded while Roy's is very observant, manipulative, and very cunning. Again, if you do not like any of the warnings listed above, please do not take the time to post a negative comment.

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Rating: R --for mature audiences only.

Synopsis: Upon getting hired at NASA for Prosthetic and Robotic research, Ed finds out that the funding for projects is in the hands of his boss, and that certain person requires sexual favors in exchange for supplying that specific department with the necessary items they need.

Love me Tender

Roy frowned as he flipped through the rather thick stack of resumes that sat upon his desk, waiting to be looked at before his secretary filed them.. He grabbed one, and looked at the persons credentials. "Edward Elric" he muttered and reached for the phone. He dialed the mans phone number, tapping his foot impatiently as he waited for an answer. "two more rings and i'm hanging up, and moving onto the next person..."

Edward ran from the basement, tripped over the chair near the door and then finally managed to grab the phone. "He... Hello?" he asked in a rather out of breath tone.

"Yes...May I speak to an..Edward Elric..please?" Roy asked attempting to sound as professional as he could possibly manage

Edward blinked in surprise before catching his breath. "You're speaking to him."

"Great. Mr Elric you sent in your application to NASA. You do recall that do you not?"

Edward racked his brains for a moment before recalling the time he did that. "Yes, I do."

"Do you have the time to come in today for an interview?" Roy asked while doodling on ed's resume, and reclining back in his chair.

"Sure, I can come in. When do you need me?"

"As soon as possible." Roy lowered his voice a bit "Just tell the receptionist that your here for an interview with Roy Mustang and she'll lead you to my office."

Edward didn't even bother to write it down. "Got it. I'll be in about an hour. Give or take a little time for traffic."

"I'll give you an hour and a half." Roy commented before hanging up. He placed the resume that was covered in swirly scribbles on his desk, and moved the rest to a metal chair by the filing cabinet in the extravagant office.

Ed managed to shower, dress to impress, pulling his blond hair into a stylish ponytail, and then grabbed his briefcase and headed off to the office. He arrived in an hour, since traffic was light and he walked into the building like he owned the place, even if he was rather short. He stopped at the receptionists desk and smiled. "I'm here for a meeting with Roy Mustang."

The receptionist smiled warmly at him "Poor boy." she said softly and got up from her desk, "My name is Rose, follow me, i'll take you to Mr. Mustangs office. However I have some pointers for you, don't come across as very,...dominant, he tends to take offense with that. be humble and most importantly sell yourself." she said and stopped at Roy's office door, knocking a couple times before he told her it was unlocked. She opened the door for ed. "Your appointment is here, sir." Roy looked up at her then at the clock. "send him in, rose." he said coolly. rose smiled placed a hand on ed's shoulder "good luck" she said softly

Edward nodded and smiled, bowing his head before walking in. "Hello, Mr. Mustang, thank you for allowing me this opportunity," he said in a soft voice, bowing as he came in.

Roy looked at him and raised an eyebrow. "Your quite welcome. Take a seat Mr. Elric...which position did you wish to fill here at NASA?"

"Research Scientist, sir," Edward answered, knowing his small height tended to make people think he was younger than he was. But he was what one would call a genius. He was rather smart and even now he was the only person in the world to lose a limb and yet no one could notice.

"Research Scientist." Roy repeated. "are you sure that meets.. your accommodations?" he asked while making gestures at ed "at least you didn't request to be a shuttle mechanic." he muttered under his breath. "Why dont you tell me a little bit about yourself Edward.. Why should NASA.. or I employ you?"

Edward was used to people like this, who were always condescending over his height and such. Yet he kept his soft smile on his lips. "Well, I've graduated top of my class in college and I'm rather good and coming up with new things. Especially when old things tend to fail at doing what they are supposed to do."

Roy picked up ed's resume reading it over briefly, yet again. "So you did graduate top of your class. Well done...could they see you over the podium?" he teased

purposely trying to make the blonde show a reaction other than all smiles.

Internally, the blond seethed. 'Damn, fucking bastard. Laugh it up. You won't be laughing if I rip your nuts off and stuff them down your throat,' he thought to himself. Yet outside, he was still smiling. "Well, we needed a soap box for them to see me, but yes they were able to see me."

Roy smirked and chuckled "Well, you certainly make up for your...short stature in your intelligence." he continued on and stood up and sighed "Does it matter which scientific field research your assigned to? or do you have a preference. Our hypothesis vary from medicine to cure cancer, to global warming..and of course...prehistoric creatures."

"Well, currently, I'm rather skilled at prosthetics and robotics, but honestly, I prefer medicine minded fields. Yet I'll take whatever you give me."

"We need help in both, but since you prefer medicine. I'll stick you there." Roy sat back down and began inputting ed's information into the computer. When he was finished, he took a quick picture of him and printed the badge out. He handed ed the badge when it was finished. "When would you 'prefer' to begin your job?"

Edward was almost floored. He was hired. That was it? What was the catch? "Thank you, I'd like to start as soon as you'll let me."

Roy just looked at him. "Your...rather eager aren't you? Almost inhuman. you dont experience emotions very well.. or rather you dont show them.." he commented "what is it your looking for in life Edward? why would you specifically send a resume to NASA when there are other scientific organizations out there?" he asked curiously "not that i'm telling you to go to them by any means..but why us?"

"Because only NASA will have the funding for the real research I want to eventually work on," Edward replied, not lying about his real motive.

"It's true that funding isn't a problem..but. exactly what medicine minded subjects are you willing to research?" Roy asked "you can research how to cure diseases that doctors deem 'incurable' you could be teamed with a group who observes animals and artificial insemination, watching them repopulate. you can work in cloning..that specific branch includes humans, animals, and organs. some people want to live forever." he yawned "i just need to know what interests you. i'm not one to put someone where they dont want to be. after all. they dont work as efficiently if they hate their job. so...when you make your decision let me know...you.. have all day. but. you have to tell me before you leave this room."

"As I said, prosthetics and robotics are my top choices. I can promise I'll bring something to here that you've never seen before. Although cloning is a bit interesting as well."

"Prosthetics and robotics. well." he handed ed that floors entry badge. "there you are, until i can get your thumb prints from your right and left hand as well as a retinal scan your to use that badge to get to your floor. it'll only allow you there, though. your name badge will access you into the building, and the cafeteria.. for the time being...any questions?"

Edward smiled, holding up both hands. Each one hand their unique finger prints. "When would you like that? And thank you, I'll promise you advancements you never dreamed of," he said, taking the badge into his hand.

A mischievous smirk crept onto Roy's lips. "Oh...you're quite welcome...I'm sure you're advances..won't go unnoticed by my eye...Just dont...try too hard to gain..." he murmured slickly and stood yet again "we can get the thumb prints right now. Placed your right thumb in the center of my mouse." he murmured gesturing to the red led light, that scans the thumbprint in the center of the computer mouse.

Edward did just that, watching him, even as it cleared with ease. He then did the same for his left.

The elder mans eyebrows knitted together a bit as he looked at ed's right hand "Any specific reason you specialize in prosthetics?" he asked

Edward looked at him. "Is there a particular reason you asked that?" he asked.

He just smirked and flicked one of ed's fingers on the metal hand "Let's just say i'm curious."

"Well, I know someone who lost an arm and a leg, so I helped them by designing a prosthetic arm and leg that is just like a human one. No one's been able to tell the difference."

Roy just looked at him quietly before sighing heavily. "It's great workmanship." he mumbled "you are definitely suited for the prosthetic and robotics field, especially if you create such an item just so you can blend in and go...unnoticed...to be seen as normal.." he stretched "let's go get that retinal scan..shall we?" He grabbed ed's resume before walking to the door and opened it waiting for ed to walk t through first.

Ed moved to follow him, even as he frowned. "How'd you know?" he asked.

"First of all, your hand is very cold, normally i'd just say you had poor circulation...that was.. if your other wasn't clammy and sweating from being nervous...that wasn't the only thing I observed simply from your body language."

Edward frowned. "Damn it... the heat circuit must be out."

Roy chuckled softly "You must hate having artificial body parts, to go that far to make yourself more comfortable in a crowd. Now if someone stares at you..it's either because your...very short or... they mistake you for a flat chested blonde teenage girl." he quipped while smiling widely

Once more Edward wanted to kill this man, but outside, he smiled softly. "Well, I've always had that problem. I didn't need to be a freak as well."

Mustangs smile fell from his face and his eye twitched a bit. Nothing he was saying or doing was getting under this guys skin. Not even a twitch or source of emotion other than that creepy smile glued on the blondes face. "One more thing Elric." he murmured "In this business, if you want research material.. and access you...must give something to me in return.."

Edward stopped, turning to face him in the elevator. "What would that be?"

Roy gently pressed his body against Edwards, bringing up his hand he gently caressed the smaller males cheek in a light, yet lingering caress."I'm sure you already know what I want." he whispered lowly.

Inwardly he twitched. Oh god... he went from being the king of short jokes to sexual harassment. While he would rather punch the man in the jaw, he needed the funding to help save his brother, who was in a dead body while his brain still functioned. The spinal cord had been severed and he could move. He wanted to save him, but to do that, he needed money, and lost of it. "Are you sure you want someone so short?" he asked, not reaction outwardly.

Roy just shrugged "I think the question you should be asking me is...more along the lines of why I would ask sexual favors from you in exchange for your research funding, but.. since you didn't ask such a question.. I take it you're a willing partner."

"Honestly, I need the funding. I don't have time to screw up jobs in order to find it. If all you want is sex for the funding, I'd be stupid to let my pride get in the way. There's some reason why you want to fuck me. Personally, I don't care."

Roy's playful mood dissolved at that. He was simply testing the kid to see just how far this boy would go to work his way up..and obviously there was no limit to this person. "Actually I don't want to fuck you." he said calmly "you just proved to me that you don't give a shit about yourself, and you'll attain whatever it is your after in any way possible. You also proved to me, you are exceptionally void of any emotion. Which is all fine and good but a couple of emotions I want you to invest in is passion, and some self worth." he snapped. Upon reaching their designation the elevator dinged and the doors opened, Roy briskly walked out of it, expecting ed to keep up with him.

Edward followed easily, watching him. As they walked, he had to correct him. "Actually, I'm very passionate. Especially about my work. I just chose not to show it to people. I also value myself... but not more than the reason I need to make advancements in the fields I'm in."

Appearing to ignore ed. Roy walked up to the retinal scan area and moved to the side. "step up here so i can adjust it to your height." he murmured while bringing up ed's data on the computer.

Ed sighed and figured if he'd be ignored, he'd keep quiet. So he stopped thinking about saying something and just moved up to take care of the scan.

Adjusting the machine to suit his new employees height, Roy started the machine, doing the retinal scan and saving it. "There, you are all set. By the way, you should place more value in yourself than just your work." exiting out of ed's files. he began walking down the hallway "follow me, i'll walk you to the section of the facility where you'll spend a majority of your time."

Edward nodded, following after him. "Who says I don't?" Edward asked.

"You were willing to let me fuck you, weren't you?" Roy commented lowly. "unless your attracted to me, why else would you be eager to let a man you dont even know.. stick it to you?"

"Just because you fuck my body doesn't mean you get my heart or my soul. You really think I place so little on myself? My body has already seen hell. Nothing you or anything else do to me can really make me value myself less."

Roy smiled at him "Good answer..." he said softly "but you see..if I do fuck your body.. I bet a can make your body experience pleasure you never ever thought imaginable.I could show you heaven...and no doubt win your heart...and eventually your soul." he stopped and moved behind ed squeezing his ass. "doesn't it sound exciting?" he whispered "the two of our bodies moving...as one?"

"It sounds like sex," he replied, glancing over his back. "Besides, didn't you just finish saying that you didn't want to fuck me?"

"I don't recall ever saying such a thing." he said and opened the janitors closet shoving ed inside, quickly following in suit. he locked the door. "besides. in order to have sex.. you should have some passion. right?" he whispered and moved as close to ed as the small space permitted

Edward looked at him, tipping his head. "I didn't know passion was necessary to make a body respond? Lust is all that's needed... and that's easy when ones body craves the touch of another."

"Perhaps so. I suppose your body doesn't enjoy the touch of another does it?" he slowly slid his fingers along ed's side.

"I'm male. I enjoy sex. No matter where it comes from."

Mustang snorted "Really? You strike me as the type who's never experienced oral or anal sex not to mention vaginal"

"Is it because of my height? I get that alot. But I assure you, that you aren't the first to proposition me and probably won't be the last. After all, the main short joke I hear is that I don't need to be on my knees to give a guy a blow job," Edward remarked, feeling anger internally but externally he wasn't showing it.

The elder man just looked a bit taken back. "I wasn't referring to your height at all." he murmured. He pulled back "I was referring to the fact that you are fairly young, and look younger than you are. Most men would be scared to make advances on you if they didn't know your age. As for the oral sex comment, short or tall, it's all the same, besides. you've have to get on your knees to do it to me if that makes you feel better." he shrugged "I just figured you were innocent is all Edward. you strike me as the type to save your virginity for marriage.." dark eyes focused on ed's light ones "getting awfully defensive on the height issue aren't you?" cracking a slight smirk he continued talking to the blonde "oh.. and if it makes you feel better. you'd have to get on your knees to give me a blow job. your head isn't at waist level."

Just a little. I've been teased about my height enough to fill a book with. And I suppose if I still have to get on my knees, then that means you're not very tall either."

"taller than you, obviously. you can suck my nipple standing up."

Edward did roll his eyes just then. "Well, if that's what turns you on I won't tell anyone else about it."

"What would turn me on...would be for you.." he leaned close and down a little bit, tilting his head to the side his lips lingering over ed's "to kiss me."

Edward blinked golden eyes up at the taller man, surprised by those words. Yet he didn't dare think about doing anything other than what he wanted. After all, it was his new job on the line. He could curse the man a blue streak when he was alone. For now, he'd play along. Shifting up onto his tip toes, he brought his lips up to Roy's and kissed him.

Slipping his tongue into ed mouth mustang deepened the kiss and pulled the petite blonde as closely as possible. His tongue eagerly explored the youngers mouth, while he tried to encourage him to participate

Edward allowed his tongue to work against his, even as he moved his body closer to the taller mans

Groaning the raven haired male slid his hands up the back of eds shirt. Enjoying the closeness before breaking the kiss just to look at the blonde. Wondering if he was enjoying it..or if it was simply an act.

Despite Edward's wishes, his breathing was slightly faster than normal and his pulse seemed to speed in his body. He was admittedly gay, and the fact his new boss was kind of hot was a plus. So of course he'd be turned on. Why wouldn't he?

Roy had to force himself to back away. "Why dont you get to work." he murmured

Ed swallowed, nodding his head. "I should. If you'd show me where that is."

"I'll show you where it is, but before we leave...make sure you have your composure."

Edward straighted himself and stared right at him. "I'm fine."

Roy raised an eyebrow. "Of course you are." he commented coolly "follow me then." he opened the closet door and calmly walked out leading the way to the prosthetic and robotics lab. once they were there he looked at ed. "here you are." he murmured before moving to walk away.

Edward nodded. "Thank you for showing me, sir. I'm sure you're a very busy person," Edward said before turning and heading into the area, planning to get right to work.

Mustang looked over his shoulder at the blonde and shrugged "your welcome." he whispered before going back to his office. Desperately wanting to ram his head into one of the walls along the way. He had no clue what had overcame him, or why he was incredibly attracted to his new employee.. the one thing he did know was that he was going to have one hell of a time controlling himself around the man.