Closing the Distance Between Us

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Here's Chapter 2 I hope you like it. Reviews are greatly appreciated.


Something is gently shaking me and whatever it is, is warm. I reach out for the warmth and pull it toward me. With the warmth comes something very large and heavy. Cutting off air supply heavy. I open my eyes as soon as I feel the weight land directly on me. To my surprise it’s Mustang.
He hurriedly gets off me. "I am sorry Ed are you okay?" He leans in close revealing the worry that’s crossing his face. Whether it’s consciously or unconsciously I am glad for it.

Regaining my ability to breathe I whisper, "I am fine sorry for pulling you on top of me though. You were so warm I wanted to snuggle up into it." What the hell did I just say. "I mean I thought you were a blanket or something of course." Man why I do I need to defend myself. I felt warmth and I wanted to be near what’s so bad about that.

Mustang started to laugh and I felt my temper rise, "What’s so funny Bastard?"

"Nothing it’s just so cute to see you get all flustered over something like this. Any one can understand wanting to pull something toward them when they are cold or when they need to cuddle." Mustang winked at me and I felt my cheeks heat up with the all to familiar blush. I am going to have to start to control that. "Of course I am kidding Ed."

"I know you are, but do you have to say that sort of thing where people might hear you." I huff of course I know he’s kidding, but part of me and a bigger part of me than I like to admit, feels disappointed.

I see a hand waving in front of my face, "Hello any one there." I notice it’s Mustang and I move to slap his hand and some how I end up holding his wrist. I look into a pair of bottomless pools and they are staring into mine. They say that eyes are the window to a persons soul, so I try and show Mustang all that I have been feeling without saying anything.

I can see that his mask is starting to form back into place, but before that could happen I pull his face toward mine and I kiss him. At first I can feel him try and pull away, when he tries to protest out loud I take my opportunity to explore his warm cavern of a mouth. I savor the way he tastes and I gently caress his tongue with my own. Mustang stops resisting and our tongues end up fighting for dominance. Mustang won the round this time. Not without clear resistance from me though. We stay that way for what seems like eternity and that’s the way I want it to stay, but eventually I can feel the train start slowing down. The inevitable happens...we part. Mustang looks a little flushed and we are both panting heavily for desperately needed air. I can see Mustang seems a little dazed to what just happened a moment ago.

"Mustang?" I reach to touch his face, but he pulls away.

"Ed I mean Fullmetal I think that you should forget that ever happened. And just stay focused on the mission." Mustang exists through the sliding door with wall and mask in place. Like it has been done so many times before.

I slump down on my seat not able to comprehend what just happened. That was my first kiss obviously it wasn’t Mustang’s cause where I fumbled slightly with what I wanted to do unsure where to move hands and how to work my tongue. Mustang showed superiority, but he guided me through it and now he tells me that I should forget. How can I forget something that felt so good and that I want more of? Wait, no I need more of.

With those thoughts I slowly make my way out of the apartment car and try to find Mustang. I am finally starting to get over my shock and I am staring to feel rage. How dare he say that to me.

The train comes to a complete stop and I make my way through the small corridor that’s suppose to be hall and I immediately catch a glimpse of black hair that seems to be shining in the sun. I go onto the platform and reach Colonel Bastard in no time to discover that he’s talking to a pretty young woman. Wait and he’s flirting with her. I can feel my blood start to boil. I walk up beside him and I act like there’s nothing wrong except on the inside I want to throw this woman to other side of the world. I think I am experiencing jealousy. And it’s hit me hard.

Mustang turns to his side to discover me, "Hey Fullmetal this is Ms.Sanders," he winks at her and she giggles like a school girl.

"Nice to meet you Fullmetal was it?"I nod my head in acknowledgment and I shake her extended hand.

"Nice to meet you too, Ms. Sanders." I reply politely trying not to grit my teeth in the process. She’s just an unsuspecting victim in Mustangs feverish flirting with anything that moves.

"Come this way I’ll take you to General Jay." She motioned for Mustang and me to follow, which I think that Mustang did all to willingly. But I follow any way keeping my distance from the two in front of me. I didn’t really care to be near Mustang right now even though just seconds before I found him I wanted to strangle him. But now my rage has subsided, it’s bubbling below the surface though ready to rear it’s ugly head. I wonder why he wanted to come with me on this mission any way. He did seem worried, but that was probably my imagination.

We are walking down the crowded streets of Liore. The sun is starting set in the west giving off a pretty pink and orange hue. I stare at the sun setting and smile. My guess is that it’s probably about eight or so. The venders have many customers piling up to get to the what’s left of the good fish, fruits, vegetables, and other products that are being sold, before they close up for the night. I find myself looking ahead of me and feeling a pang in my heart without knowing the reason behind it. I feel lonely even though I am surrounded by people.

I wish Al was here...

After what seems like hours of walking Ms. Sanders leads Mustang and me into a hotel?

I raise my eyebrow in suspicion. Mustang looks at me for the first time since leaving the train station and he...looks so good the way the light from the setting sun is setting off his features his strong gorgeous face is holding back so many secrets, I find myself wanting to know everything even more than I did before. I want to kiss again, but he’ll probably just push me away again. There has to be something I can do. I never felt this way before and it felt so good being in his arms even if it was for a brief moment in time. I notice Ms. Sanders is talking and I try with all might to focus on what she is saying.

"This is where you two will be staying unfortunately I just got a message from General Jay and he wont be able to meet with you today, but he said to enjoy your night, just relax and tomorrow he’ll definitely explain all the details of the mission. Oh, and you two will have to share a room because you guys got the last room that’s available and your bags are already in the room." Ms. Sanders said and I felt my gut twist with excitement and nervousness how’s Mustang going to take the news? Now he cant get away from me that easily since we both are going to be sharing the same room.

"That’s fine Ms. Sanders. And now may I ask if I could take you out to dinner." My jaw dropped and Ms. Sanders squealed with joy. Her blonde curly hair bouncy around her pretty face in her ecstatic movement.

"Of course, but what about Fullmetal?" They both turn their gazes to me and I huff in indignation.

"I’ll be fine by myself." I turn away from them, "what else is new?" I mumble to no one in particular. I reach the stairs and I notice that I don’t have the key to the room so I march my way to Mustang and I put my hand out and wiggle my fingers indicating what I want.

"Oh sorry Ed you probably need the key." Then he gives something that I haven’t seen since we left Central which was only a few hours ago, but it feels like years...he smirks. And I feel a rush of emotion from that one facial expression. My first instinct kicks in immediately .

"Shut up Colonel Bastard and just give me the damn key." He smirks even more almost turning into a sincere smile, but I never get to it see because Ms. Thing is tugging on Mustang’s arm for them to go or they will be late getting a good table at some little café something, I missed the name. He slips the cool metal in my hand and he briefly holds my hand a few seconds longer than needed. I almost tell him not to go, but he lets our hands fall and I lose my resolve.

"Well I better get going Ed. See you soon." Mustang looks at me one last time and then he heads off into the night. I sigh loudly I have so many emotions running through me that I have no idea how to handle them all at once. It’s like the rushing of river there are so many torrents and currents you have no idea where your going to end up if you ride them.

There’s an annoying sound coming from some where in the room and I can’t place what it is. It kinda sounds like knocking. I hear a muffled ‘Ed open up.’

Oh it’s Mustang and then it finally it hits me he’s the one that’s knocking. "Oh I’ll be there in a sec." I scramble from the bed in a rush the covers go every where and I almost slip on the mess that I make with my skill I avoid falling down.

I get to the door with no injury to speak of and I open the door. "Jeez, Colonel Bastard why didn’t you get a spare key or something." I say as I let Mustang brush past me and I feel the heat from his body closing in on me. I close the door and I distance myself from him. He doesn’t seem to notice my nervous reaction to being in close proximity to him. Which I am glad for.

"Sorry, Ed it didn’t even occur to me. What time is it any way?" I look at the clock and show’s that it’s 3 o’clock in the morning. Mustang starts taking off his clothes and I turn away with a light blush on my cheeks. But I sneak a peek and I see his long languid muscles stretching with the removal of his wife beater and I feel my mouth go dry. Whoa, if only I could touch him and do...

"Ed anyone home." Mustang calls from some far distant place. Which in reality is a few inches away form my face. I shake my head to clear my thoughts and I realize how close Mustang is.

"I am fine." I begin to back up and that only causes Mustang to follow.

"Are you sure Ed, your red and sweating." Mustang makes a move to feel my head, but I dodge it.

"I am fine dammit leave me alone. I am going to bed." That’s when I realize that there is only one bed.

Oh, god what are we going to do about the bed. I pick up the covers pretending not to notice our predicament. And with that I get in to bed and turn on my side to look at the wall. I hear the covers rustle and the bed dip under added weight. I start to breathe faster, but I try to calm my already frazzled nerves.

"Ed are you awake?" Mustang whispers softly. I don’t answer I pretend to be a sleep and I add in some fake snoring. "I guess you’re asleep, I just wanted to apologize for earlier on the train. I am sorry." With that said I feel Mustang move slightly closer to me where I can feel his warm breathe ghost over my skin. He leans over me without touching me and kisses me gently on the lips. I want to return it, but I still have to act like I am asleep. But my heart swells from the simple action.

I can feel Mustang shift on the bed again to lay down and go to sleep. I stay in my position without moving and I try to keep my breathing slow to feign sleep. But my mind is going about a million miles a minute. Mustang kissed me what the hell does that mean? Okay gotta stay calm. I’ll have to ask him...oh wait crap I can’t ask I was pretending to be asleep. Well I’ll have to do something, but that can wait until morning I guess. I shift slightly to get more comfortable and I try and relax to get to sleep.

I could hear someone turning off a shower and I tried to open my eyes, but that planned failed with the beaming ray of light that just blinded me from the open curtains. How the hell can the Bastard get up before me when he got in so late.

I get in a sitting position and stretch my sore muscles. I must’ve slept funny last night. I get up I pull on pants from the floor so that I am not just in boxers when Mustang get’s out of the shower. Speaking of said person, Mustang opens the bathroom door. A waft of steam flow’s into the room and I suck in a lot of air at the sight I see. Mustang comes out in nothing but a towel around his waist. His hair is still dripping wet and his skin is shimmering with morning light bouncing off the water on skin. I can feel my jaw hang low from the sight and I immediately shut my mouth.

"Good morning Ed, how are you doing?" Mustang says with a sincere smile. While gathering his uniform to wear for the meeting with General Jay and I am not sure if Ms. Sander is going to be there.

"Good morning to you too. I am doing good just a little sore from the sleeping on the train or sleeping weird last night I am not sure which is the cause." I smile back at Mustang and we stay silent for a while just enjoying each others company. But that was interrupted by some one knocking on the door. Dammit what hell does a guy have to do to be alone with some one for more than five seconds.

"I’ll get that Roy you can finish getting dressed." It’s silent from the where Mustang is. I look over to see him giving me a weird look. I look away not feeling comfortable under the gaze. I pull on my shirt and I hear the bathroom door close. As I make my way to the door I realize what had Mustang all freaked out it was because I called Roy. I come up with conclusion as soon I open up the door to Ms. Sanders looking very pretty in her business suit and her hair pulled back in a low ponytail.

"Hello Fullmetal how are you this morning?" Ms. Sanders said with a pretty smile.

"I am doing good. How are you?" I am trying to be as polite as I can without showing any emotion that I really want to show with the presence of the woman Mustang did who know’s what with.

"I am well thank you for asking. Is Colonel Mustang in?" She starts blushing with the mere mention of his name. My gut twists with a pang.

"Is that the lovely Ms. Sanders?" Mustang said while he finished buttoning up his shirt and coming to the door.

"Morning Colonel you look very good this morning. Oh sorry back to business General Jay would like to see you."

"Ready Ed."

"Yeah just let me get my..."

"Oh, I am so sorry there has been a misunderstanding the General only asked for Colonel Mustangs’ presence. I am sorry Fullmetal." Ms. Sanders looks at me apologetically.

"But..."

"Don’t worry I’ll fill you in as soon as I get back. Wait for me and I’ll treat you to lunch okay." Mustang winks and waves good bye.

I stare at the empty space where Mustang and Ms. Sanders were. Mustang winked at me and he’s going to treat me to lunch. I know he wasn’t kidding that time and he winked at me in front Ms. Sanders. This knowledge made me feel elated.