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New Year's Resolutions	By : Saranwyn Category: Fullmetal Alchemist > Yaoi - Male/Male > Roy/Ed Views: 1478 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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“Hey, Thomas,” Liam purred in his ear, causing him to jump. “I’m glad you didn’t leave, without answering me. I was afraid you might run away.” He sat down next to the boy at the bar. “Are you ready to answer?” Edward glanced out the window. It was past lunch time, already – wasn’t that answer enough?
“Yeah, I think I’ll stick around a bit.” The older man’s lips stretched into a wide grin. “I could use a break from running, anyways.”
“I’m glad to hear it. So, are you going to tell me about your automail now?”
“Hm? Oh, sure. Yeah, when I was a kid, I got hit by a car and my limbs were mangled. But I had my sister to take care of, and I couldn’t work with two useless limbs, so…”
“So you got them replaced.”
“Sorry it’s not very exciting.” Liam touched his cheek, looking devastatingly sympathetic.
“I think it’s tragic. What you’ve gone through…so much sorrow in such a short time.” He smiled a little. “At least now you’re here with me, so I can protect you from more such tragedies. I promise I will do my utmost to allow you to live a happy life from here on out.”
“Um…thanks. But you don’t…I mean, you don’t really know me or anything, so…isn’t it kind of early for that?”
“It’s never too early to improve someone’s quality of life, Tom – can I call you Tom?”
“S-sure.”
“So then the next order of business is seeing how well you do in a mission, then?” Edward nodded, smiling.
“I guess so.” Inside, he squirmed with anxiety. This was a dangerous game to play, and if he wasn’t careful, things could very quickly get out of hand.
“Don’t worry. We’ll start out small, okay?”
“Thanks.”
“Come on. I’ll show you around town.” The two of them got up and left the inn. It only took them about fifteen minutes to see the entire town, and that was going at a leisurely pace.
“Is there anyone I should watch out for?” Ed asked as they meandered down the street.
“Ah other than the mayor, not really. And he’s basically powerless, locked up in his house most of the time.” Wow, so really it’s not an uprising in this town – it’s the whole town! Edward thought.
“Pardon my skepticism, but I don’t see how this will really…work.” Liam chuckled, wrapping his arm around the boy’s shoulders.
“Well, never underestimate the power of a small group of dedicated individuals. Really, we just have to worry about key strikes. You let me do the planning, okay?”
“Sure.”
“So…you ready for your first mission?”
“Th-that fast?”
“Don’t worry. It’s simple, easy, small. There’s a military armory in the town just north of here. It’s a simple weapons raid. What do you say, just you and I sneak in, grab a load of guns and tote them back here?”
“Sure,” Edward replied without hesitation despite how uncomfortable he felt. This is just to get his trust. There’s no way around it, and hesitation will only bring suspicion. “Ready when you are, chief.”
“We’ll take my car, then.” The Fullmetal Alchemist allowed the other man to lead him off to a small house with a car parked out front. They got in and Liam drove off. “What do you need as far as weapons?”
“I can handle my own. Don’t worry about me. Focus more on staying out of my way.” The teen flashed the older man a grin. “And try to keep up. I’d hate to show up a man old enough to be my dad.” The raven-haired man smiled widely, chuckling.
“We’ll see about that, kid. You might just have to sit back and let me show you how adults do it.” Let me show you how adults do it. Edward suppressed a shudder as his fantasy-Mustang’s words replayed in his head. Liam noticed and lifted an intrigued brow. “What was that little shiver there?” he asked, smirking. Edward looked away. “Ah – maybe you already know how adults do it?” This time, he didn’t even cover up the innuendo with a humorous tone. The teen swallowed hard.
“I’ve got no idea what you’re talking about,” he replied, not sounding the least bit convincing.
“So you’ve already got that hole in your belt?” Liam asked, more seriously, this time. Edward stiffened, shooting him a shocked glance. “Clearly not. But you want to?”
“I don’t see how it’s any of your business,” Edward muttered.
“Who is she?” Liam pressed. This only caused the boy to blush harder. Not even a she, he thought remorsefully. And I don’t even know what these weird dreams are about. I mean, it couldn’t really be good to do that kind of thing with a man, right? But that kiss…dammit, I don’t know! He pouted slightly.
“N-no one you know.”
“Tell me about her.”
“U-um…th-they’re tall…and um…ugh…well…they actually…remind me of you…a little bit.” Liam blinked.
“Is it a man?” he asked, a slow smirk crawling over his face. Edward closed his eyes and waited for some sort of torment. Instead, he felt a hand gently cup his cheek. “You know there’s nothing wrong with two men being in love. There’s nothing to be ashamed about.”
“Ah, it doesn’t matter. We can’t…I mean, even if I weren’t on the run…being together isn’t an option.”
“Well, you never know. Things might turn out. So how do I remind him of you?”
“Well, you guys look a little similar. And you’re both really smart, and…” he took a deep breath. “Your eyes.” He suppressed a shiver as Liam fixed him with a piercing stare.
“Our eyes?”
“Yeah.” He looked away. He could feel the other man’s gaze crawling under his skin. His mind flashed back to the way Mustang had stared so intensely at him in the dim light of the bedroom, pleading for an answer. No. Stop it, Ed, he told himself firmly. You are taking a break from thinking about him!
“Sorry,” Liam apologized out of the blue. “This has to be painful for you, being close to someone who reminds you of the one you love yet can never attain.”
“Hm? I-it’s okay. Pain isn’t a big deal, actually. Mostly I’m just confused with…well, everything.” They lapsed into silence for a long while.
“So here’s how the job’s going to run. I’ll distract the guards by the front door while you sneak around into the back window. Then, you’ll take out the guards from behind, we’ll grab the weapons and go. Make sense?”
“Only the guards by the front to worry about?”
“Yeah. It’s a small town.”
“Sure thing, but alternate to the sneaking around out front. I could just walk up, knock out the two guards, and we could go in that way.”
“We don’t want to risk one of them getting time to run and get help.”
“You’re the boss.” They drove into town and parked a block away from the warehouse. They got out and headed down the street. When Edward saw the warehouse, he branched off to sneak around back. This was all too easy. He wasn’t even going to get to really show off. He trotted around to the back and noticed the window Liam had mentioned. Of course, too high up. He brought his hands together and then touched them to the ground, lifting a pillar beneath him to get him high enough up. Another, quick transmutation unlocked the window and he stepped up onto the sill. Smiling his victory, he lowered the pillar back into the ground, making his entrance undetectable. He jumped lightly to the floor, landing catlike in the darkness. Slowly, he straightened and tiptoed towards the front. He could hear Liam talking, babbling like some moon-brained idiot about Armageddon while the guards tried to make him leave.
“The Armageddon is fast approaching!” Liam warned. Where is Thomas? He wondered. He didn’t even notice his partner sliding up behind the two guards. “Be warned and-!” he was cut off as the boy jumped up and kicked both men in the head, dropping them. He landed and knelt, checking to make sure he’d just knocked them out, not killed them. A sigh of relief confirmed they were alive.
“Ready?” They dragged the bodies into the warehouse and shut the door.
“Well done, Tom,” Liam praised, grabbing a box of weapons. Edward shrugged and grabbed a box of his own.
“It wasn’t exactly complicated.”
“How’d you get up to that window, by the way?” The boy smirked.
“I have my ways.” They carried the boxes to the car, went back for two more trips, and started back. “So what’s that little town of yours called, anyways?” Edward asked.
“It never really had a name, but we call it Sanctuary.”
“Sanctuary…I like that.” Liam glanced at the crates of weapons in his back seat, a satisfied smile coming over his face. “What are you going to do with those weapons?”
“Destroy them.” Edward’s jaw almost dropped off his face. “I’m opposed to the use of guns. They’re too heavy-handed for our goal.”
“W-wow…That’s…really admirable.” A smile lit up Liam’s face.
“Most people say stupid.” The Fullmetal Alchemist chuckled.
“It proves you’re dedicated to your ideals. I think this world needs a little idealism.”
“Thank you, Tom.” They lapsed into silence for the rest of the ride back to Sanctuary. By the time they were back in Liam’s driveway, it was well past dark. “Hey, you wanna come inside and get something to drink?” the older man asked.
“Sure,” Edward replied, trotting up to the man’s front door and following him inside. The house was fairly simple, nothing hanging on the walls, no rugs or carpets on the floor. He looked around. “Nice place you’ve got.”
“I don’t spend much time here. It’s just a place to sleep and have the occasional meal. Usually I eat at the inn. But I guess tonight I wanted to celebrate your first mission with you. Just the two of us,” Liam replied, heading to the kitchen. “Do you mind whiskey?”
“No,” Edward replied, though he wasn’t sure about it. He’d never touched a drop of alcohol before. Mustang wouldn’t let me drink, if he knew, he thought idly. I guess that’s one difference between these two. Liam came back with two glasses of amber liquid. He handed one to the redhead and sat down next to him, taking a sip of his own. Edward cast him a nervous glance and then brought the glass to his lips. He sipped and tried not to choke as the liquid burned down his throat. Liam’s face split into a grin.
“You know, you don’t have to drink to impress me,” he murmured, taking the glass from him and setting it on the coffee table.
“I wasn’t doing it to impress you, it’s just…”
“Well, is this your first time having alcohol?” The teen’s blush confirmed the notion. “Ah. I thought it might be – it was cruel of me to start you on something so strong.”
“I don’t mind it,” Edward replied, taking the glass again and sipping from it. It tasted smoky and caused his whole mouth to tingle. While it was surprising, he wasn’t sure it was entirely unpleasant. Now Liam’s grin widened.
“Careful – you’re drinking with the big boys, now,” he chuckled. “Seems you approach drinking the way you do everything else. Head on and fearless.”
“Is that a problem?” Edward demanded, daring him to say yes.
“Not at all. It was actually a compliment. I admire people who aren’t scared to do and say what they want. Not that I don’t appreciate tact and subtlety. Congratulations, Thomas Quinn, on your first mission completed.” He tapped his glass to the younger’s with a soft clink.
“Thanks. For everything, Liam.” The man settled back into the couch, exhaling deeply. His arm found its way around the other’s shoulders, pulling him a tad closer until their knees touched. Edward felt that steely gaze on him, again, and took another drink to distract himself. Slow down, he warned himself. You’re new at this, and getting drunk is not safe, here. Even if he makes you feel safe, you’re his enemy. Remember that. He shifted uncomfortably. Somehow, when he’d envisioned his first drink, he’d assumed it would be with Mustang, whenever he hit the legal age, after a mission or something, he’d get invited out with the guys. Mustang who would actually worry about your safety…dammit, why am I thinking about this now? A large, cool finger brushed against his cheek.
“Careful, Tom. This is your first time. Don’t want you to ruin it by drinking too much,” Liam murmured. “You know, it’s strange, because we just met yesterday and all, but…you’re unlike anyone I’ve ever met, before, you know that?”
“Th-thanks?” The older man took a swallow of his drink, licking his lips nervously. “Never thought my first time drinking would be with someone I’d only met a day ago, so…” he chuckled nervously. Why did I just tell him that?
“Thomas…”
“Yeah?”
“Can I try something?”
“Wh-what?” The man shifted to better face him, tilting his chin up.
“Look at my eyes,” he murmured. Edward found himself riveted, completely fixated on those swirling pools of silver-grey. Liam inched closer, hoping not to startle the boy. I wonder how the alcohol’s affecting him, he mused. His cheeks are flushed so adorably, and his eyes just a little unfocused. I guess he has low tolerance – that makes sense. It’s his first time, and he’s got two metal limbs, so he’s even smaller than he looks.
“L-Liam?” the redhead whispered.
“Imagine it’s him – the one you like.” Then, Liam closed the distance between them, covering Edward’s mouth with his own. The boy gasped, and Liam slid his tongue into the opening, tasting the smoky whiskey mixed with the boy’s natural taste. He gave a soft sigh of pleasure, keeping the kiss perfectly tender as he slowly explored the other’s mouth. His eyes never left the teen’s, even once he drew back.
“Wh-what…was that?” Edward asked breathily, his eyes wide.
“I believe it’s called a kiss.”
“I-I know that but…but I wasn’t…expecting that. A-are you drunk?”
“Not hardly. Was it your first?”
“N-no…I’ve had o-one or two before.”
“Mmm…pity. I really like giving you first experiences.” The boy’s face had yet to register a response, and Liam began to second-guess his decision. “Sorry, I-” He was cut off as Edward lurched forward, crashing their lips together. What am I doing? Edward wondered, but he couldn’t stop himself, not with those eyes staring at him and his head buzzing slightly from the whiskey and the taste of Liam in his mouth. The man wrapped his arms around the teen, hoisting him closer, up into his lap, so the teen was straddling him on his knees. A smile curved his lips as he stared unblinkingly into the other’s eyes, eagerly kissing him back. The boy had his arms around him, one hand tangled into his hair, the other clutching his shirt. At last, they broke apart, panting slightly.
“Oh, God…what am I doing?” Edward gasped, his eyes going wide. He made to scramble away, but Liam held onto him.
“It’s okay, Tom. I realize you’re using me as a proxy for him, but I don’t mind.” He smiled a little. “You love him, but if you can’t have him, you can use me. If I were in his position, I’d have held you and made you mine, no matter the consequences. I would never have let you look so sad.”
“Sad?”
“When you think about him, when you talk about him, you look sad. I would never have let that happen.” He brushed his lips against the teen’s. “You’re so beautiful.”
“B-beautiful? I’m not a girl!”
“I know, and you are a gorgeous man.” The fiery-haired boy looked away, flushing slightly. “Stay here tonight.”
“W-what?”
“Calm down. I’m not going to do anything you don’t want.” He smiled gently. “I just want you to stay here, tonight. Will you? Please?”
“O-okay,” Edward found himself agreeing. Liam embraced him, nuzzling his neck with a warm smile.
“Thank you.” Edward rested his head on the man’s shoulder, closing his eyes. Suddenly, he found himself being scooped up into the other’s arms as he stood.
“Ah! W-what are you doing?” The older man carried him back to the bedroom, laying him down gently.
“I’ll get you some pajamas,” he informed the boy, digging around in his drawers for something that wouldn’t fall right off the teen’s much smaller frame. Eventually he got a t-shirt and a pair of boxers with a drawstring. Giving them to the newest member of his organization, he got his own pajamas and started to change, right there. Edward looked away, changing as quickly as he could. When they were finished, Liam crawled into bed next to him, wrapping his arms around the redhead. The teen tensed for a moment before relaxing and closing his eyes, pillowing his cheek on the raven-haired man’s shoulder. The alcohol was making him feel so relaxed and pleasant, he fell right asleep. Liam smiled warmly and kissed his head. “Goodnight, Tom.”
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