Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Her Knight In Shining Armor ❯ Sorry and Starving ( Chapter 21 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

I do not own the characters Ed, Al, Winry or the basis for their past history. They belong to the creators of Full Metal Alchemist. I also don't own any of the fairytales mentioned. I don't own much of anything…

Warning: There will be some references made to the show. It won't give away anything about the ending… I don't think… Anyway there will be threats of rape and murder. Not too vivid though.

There will also be spelling mistakes due to where Lorna originates from. I allowed some spelling error because it's words she would use. And I don't want any flames on it. I'm from where she's from so I just had her speak the way I do!

Chapter Twenty One: Sorry and Starving

Ed still wasn't happy about having the extra company. Al had tried to explain that he was okay with Nate coming. It didn't do much to cool Edward's temper though.

Nate arrived close to lunchtime the next day. In his hand he carried two packages.

“It's a cake.” He told Winry, handing her the first box. “I wasn't sure what to bring.”

She smiled and took it to the kitchen.

“I also brought you a gift.” He said, handing me the second package. I noticed that Al was watching from the dinning room which was just out of Nate's line of sight.

“Thanks.” I expressed opening the box. Inside was a scarf and gloves. “I'll be using these.” I smiled warmly.

“Hello.” Al entered the room and held out a hand to Nate who took it smiling. “So you're one of Lorna's friends?”

He nodded, “We worked together in Lakeside. She also lived next door.”

I cringed; I hadn't mentioned he was that close a neighbor. But Al only nodded then ushered Nate into the dinning room. Duchess followed close behind.

“Winry what can I do to help?” I asked, walking into the kitchen and looking around. I didn't want to be alone with the men. I knew that since Ed was already in a bad mood it could become a war zone in no time.

“Well you can put the turkey on the table.” She sated, pointing at it with a knife. As I moved to pick it up, Duchess jumped on the counter and was about to feast!

“No! This ain't for you.” I scolded, setting her back on the floor. Then I took the bird into the dinning room.

“Nate was just telling us about how you helped him rearrange his apartment.” Edward's voice was a little too honey coated.

I put down the platter and scowled. “I did?” I honestly couldn't remember having done anything like that.

“Sure, you remember. You came over and we moved the living room and bedroom furniture.” Nate was smiling, “Then we went out to the bar.”

I shook my head, “No, it couldn't have been me. I don't drink.”

He frowned then brightened again, “Oh yeah, you're right.” He turned to the brothers, “She and Lorna looked a lot alike… But what was her name?”

“It was…Samantha, or Sam, somethen like that.” I looked to Al who didn't turn back to me. “Al, could ya help me catch Duchess? She thinks we're cooking all this for her.”

He got up and followed me into the kitchen. There sat the cat ready to pounce an unsuspecting pie. “Duchess.” Al scolded, scooping her into his arms. “You'll have to stay upstairs.”

I followed him into his room and closed the door behind me. “You're upset about Nate aren't you?”

Al stroked the cat softly. “That guy seems to know a lot about you.”

He sat the cat down but I kept him from returning to the others. “He knows about my past, things any neighbor would know. Ask him my favorite flower or color. He wouldn't have a clue.” I began fidgeting with my ring, upset with the way Al was acting.

“You're right.” He said, putting a hand on my cheek, “But does he know about us?”

I frowned letting my hands drop to my sides, “I didn't think about telling him. I don't tell just anyone my business.”

Al rubbed my cheek again. “Maybe you should tell him.”

I nodded then stood on tiptoes to kiss his cheek. It seemed as though I could feel him smiling.

We walked downstairs and I went back to helping Winry get everything ready.

I pulled out five plates without thinking.

“Aren't you going to eat with us Al?” Nate asked, after the prayer had been said.

Al shook his head but didn't try to explain. “We'll be eaten later.” I claimed, not bothering to fill my plate.

Nate gave me a questioning look but began to eat with the others.

I placed a hand on my stomach, kicking myself mentally for inviting him here. `I should-a known better. Al doesn't eat in front of anyone.'

The meal ended after what seemed like an eternity.

When Nate started to leave I walked him to the end of the drive. “Al seems strange Lorna. Are you sure you're okay here?”

I was irritated by his first remark but warmed by the second. “Well I guess I can't tell through rose colored glasses.”

“What?” He questioned.

“Ya know, the rose colored glasses of love.” I smiled.

“You're in love with Al?” Nate seemed shocked.

I nodded as we reached the end of the driveway. “Yeah so please don't say anything that'd hurt him.”

Nate nodded then kissed my hand farewell.

“He kissed you!” Edward stormed, closing the door and locking it behind me.

I shrugged off my jacket. “It's the kind of thing gentlemen do Ed. It's ain't a big deal.”

“I don't like it.” Ed vented as we walked into the living room, where Al and Winry were waiting.

“That's between him, Al, and me.” I countered coldly. “If Al doesn't want him to I won't let him next time.”

“Doesn't want him to what?” Al asked as I took a seat beside him.

“That jerk kissed her!” Ed growled down at me.

“On the hand.” I contended. “It was the sort of kiss goodbye a gentleman would give.”

Winry was now pulling Ed from the room. She knew this could get out of hand quickly and seemed to want to put at least one gun out of commission. She closed the doors as she went.

“You did tell him… Didn't you?” Al was trying hard not to be suspicious.

“I told him Al.” I answered, leaning against his armor. “It's just somethen some people do in part of our world.”

“So, he comes from your old world?” Al's voice seemed to be quivering.

Darn it, why was I letting this guy come between us? “Yeah Al, but what difference does it make?”

“Then he knows about your other world, its history and such.” He paused momentarily. “I don't know anything other than what you've told me.”

I sighed heavily, “If ya found someone from your world would ya leave me?”

Al looped an arm around me then bent down and whispered, “Never.”

Another month passed slowly by. I saw Nate a few times by chance in town, but didn't try to uphold the friendship. It was too hard for Al, and I didn't want to do anything that would hurt him.

Duchess had taking to following Al everywhere he went. Unless he was sitting down doing something she'd be right behind. When he'd get up she'd be back at his side. The only place she didn't tail him was outside. She seemed to hate the cold and refused to go out.

Author's Notes

Joy: Stupid cat!

Ed: I can't believe you let Nate Kiss Lorna!

Joy: Get over it Edward!

Al: Brother it's just for conflict.

Joy: Yeah it's easy to get with Ed around.

Ed: That's not funny!

Joy: Short stature short tempter!

Al: Holding Edward back Brother she's just doing it to annoy you!

Ed: It's working!

Joy: Next chapter… How will Lorna like her knight without his helmet?

Al: She finds out?

Joy: Yep… Finally got around to it. Read on to see her reaction.