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Focus [Ed Elric x Reader]

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    Arms burned with effort, making you realize there were muscles you didn’t know existed.  A curse fell from your lips as the bedroom door opened and the sharp and soft footfalls made it obvious who had entered.  Ed merely arched an eyebrow as he moved to the wooden wardrobe in the corner.  Your focus on your strenuous task wavered as he pulled the black shirt from his back.  It really wasn’t fair of him since he knew you were doing your best, and now he was stripping within your eye line.

    “Ed, can you not right now?” you complained, voice strained. “I don’t start stripping in front of you while you’re training.”

    “That’s a lie,” he replied as he pulled the belt around his pants free.

    Tipping your head in agreement, your fingers slipped causing your work to fall apart.  “Damn it!”  

    There was a chuckle came from the wardrobe as your arms fell to your sides exhausted.  A glare marred your features as you shook the weak limbs.  It wasn’t fair, all your effort was lost that easily and now you needed to start all over.  

    “What some help?”

    “Nope.”  Arms lifted to return to their task while your boyfriend sat on the queen-sized bed.  “Mustang have you running in circles again?”

    Ed gave a ‘humph’ as he fell back with his arms behind his head.  “Something like that. He wouldn’t shut up about his stupid wedding.”

    A smile was your response to the man’s words as the engaged couple came to mind.  Their wedding was only a few weeks away now and you were excited.  Mustang would never admit it, but he cared for the Elric brothers like an older brother.  There was too much teasing and pestering to say father.  You also knew Ed secretly liked it.  

    “I hope there wasn’t any words of cold feet- for the love of- I give up!”  Standing from the vanity stool, you moved to the bed to crawl up and sit down.  “I hate you sometimes.”

    A grin was plastered across his handsome face as he pushed himself up, crossing his legs.  It only took a quick pat to his lap for you to move and sit with your back to him.  “I don’t know why you have so much trouble. It’s easy.”

    Letting out a puff of air, you refrained from shaking your head as he started his work.  A silence filled the room as you looked around at the furniture and items that gave it personality.  Pictures of family and friends.  Al with his girlfriend, Pinako with Winry in front of her new shop, Roy with Riza at the last barbeque and then you with Edward at Central for his promotion.  There were the sad memories but they were definitely outweighed by the good.  Something bumped against your back before arms encircled your waist pulling you back against a solid chest.  

    Ed laid his chin on your shoulder, breathing in your scent.  “What are you thinking about?”

    “When are we going to get married?”

    Another silence, only this one wasn’t as peaceful as the last and you pursed your lips in effort not to laugh.  Your alchemist always became uncharacteristically silent whenever the question came up.  Not that it bothered you in the slightest, it was just fun to stump the Fullmetal Alchemist.  Wiggling off his lap, you skipped back to the vanity and turned to see a perfect braid flowing down your back.  

    Examining the handy work, your smile fell as something hooked into the elastic caught the sunlight through the window.  Reaching for the hair piece, you pulled it free allowing your strands to fall from the perfect spirals.  Eyes landed on the elastic in your palm that was tied around a beautiful diamond ring.  One you would have fallen in love with if you have spotted it window shopping.

    “Is that… what I think it is?” you asked quietly as you looked to Edward who now stood at your side.  

    He was gentle as he took the items from your hand to detangle them before taking your left hand to slip the ring onto your finger.  “Perfect fit.”

    You tried speaking and failed each time.  There was enough time between your mind and voice catching up that Ed replaced your braid.  “I- I can’t…”

    “Are you going to make me ask?”

    A giggle fell from your lips before you slipped your arms around his shoulders as his hands grabbed your hips.  You smiled as Ed laid his forehead against your own.  “Do I really need to answer?”
This was a random moment of inspiration~!! I hope you enjoy!  I'd love comments to know how the fic made you feel~ : )

Fullmetal Alchemist (c) Hiromu Arakawa
Image (c) unknown. [:c  I found it on pinterest and loved that Ed looked a little older. If you know the artist please let me know so I can link them appropriately~!]
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