[After Edward's adventures in the snow he was warmed up and in and out of it for awhile. Now he's awake properly, lying in his bed. It helps that he's a little more lucid now. He sighs softly, rubbing his eyes.]
[A few hours later, Naoto gives a quiet knock at the door. Things had been pretty hectic before, but...
She couldn't put this off any longer. No matter how awkward it felt being in Ed's presence, they needed to talk about the argument they'd had earlier. And she needed to give him a proper apology, as well.]
[Hours were definitely necessary, as Ed was busy with Winry and then he showered and got clean clothes and sheets and was resting again. He'd been napping when she came in but he stirred and blinked at her.]
L-LOL Naoto can be rather oblivious at times...truthinfortuneDecember 20 2010, 22:31:01 UTC
O-Okay! [Naoto drew her hand back, feeling a bit awkward. She lapsed into silence for a moment as she stared at her hands, which were folded in her lap.]
U-Um... I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am... for all those things I said to you earlier...
[Her head it bowed. She can't bring herself to look at Edward. Even without her hat, her bangs do a good job of hiding her face.]
You know she's going to find out eventually, right? Detective, remember?truthinfortuneDecember 20 2010, 22:49:47 UTC
[Naoto shakes her head vigorously.]
N-No, Ed! You didn't deserve that. Any of it. You see, I... [She curls her fingers against her knees.] I was angry. And... jealous. I lacked faith in you, and for that, I am deeply sorry...
[It was coming out all confused. Maybe she should start over from the beginning?]
What? No way!cyberelricDecember 21 2010, 00:05:22 UTC
Look I thought about it and everything and it doesn't matter what I think so...I mean if everyone's okay with it then...there's no sense in...
[Ed sighs, defeated.]
Don't worry about anything. You can all spend time with him or whatever. I'm the one in the way. I know that now. See? It wasn't a total loss. And I made you all come out to get me. That's...well. I shouldn't have.
World famous detective, at that!truthinfortuneDecember 21 2010, 00:29:11 UTC
Ed, that's... you're not in the way...
[She bites her lip. It's really hard to say this.]
In reality... I've been holding back a lot of things. I didn't feel like I could be as honest with you as Al can because... because I was worried that if I said the wrong thing, if I made you angry, then... you'd could just decide we didn't have to be a family anymore. Because we're not blood related. Not like you and Al are...
[She bows her head once more.] I realize that was incredibly stupid for me to think that. To doubt you that way. But I... guess I'm nothing more than a petty hypocrite. [She gives a small, rueful laugh.] All this time, I thought I was the one took you in under my wing... But the truth of the matter is that you're the ones who took me in and made me a part of your family... I was the meddling interloper. Always have been...
Pffft she will never know. Ever. Ed would die.cyberelricDecember 21 2010, 03:34:55 UTC
[Ed is quiet a moment, and then he leans in close and thwaps her upside the head with his flesh hand.]
Idiot. I'm your family. It doesn't matter who took who in, we decided to be family, remember? You're as important to me as Al is, as my sister.
[He touches her chin, tilting her head up to look her in the eyes.]
You don't have to agree with me, to be my family you know. I'm not going to kick you out for disagreeing with me. We haven't fought a lot yet, but I guarantee you we will. I have a legendary temper. Really. The stories are all over Amestris.
But you, you are family and for that, I try and keep my temper. I have to see you again, don't I?
[He looks away.] I'm glad you told me how you feel. Even if I...it's bad for me. I'll...get over it eventually. Just..
You guys should do your thing...what you want to do. Nevermind me. I'll remember...to respect how you feel.
She couldn't put this off any longer. No matter how awkward it felt being in Ed's presence, they needed to talk about the argument they'd had earlier. And she needed to give him a proper apology, as well.]
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Oh. I'm sorry. I didn't know you were still asleep. Um... I'll just leave you alone then...
[She starts to duck behind the door and close it again...]
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[Ed sits up, rubbing his eyes.]
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How are you feeling now?
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You look a bit flushed. Are you sure you're all right?
[Naoto reaches over and placed one hand against Ed's forehead, trying to check his temperature.]
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U-Um... I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am... for all those things I said to you earlier...
[Her head it bowed. She can't bring herself to look at Edward. Even without her hat, her bangs do a good job of hiding her face.]
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I'm sure I deserved it. [He shrugs a little.] Don't worry about it.
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N-No, Ed! You didn't deserve that. Any of it. You see, I... [She curls her fingers against her knees.] I was angry. And... jealous. I lacked faith in you, and for that, I am deeply sorry...
[It was coming out all confused. Maybe she should start over from the beginning?]
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[Ed sighs, defeated.]
Don't worry about anything. You can all spend time with him or whatever. I'm the one in the way. I know that now. See? It wasn't a total loss. And I made you all come out to get me. That's...well. I shouldn't have.
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[She bites her lip. It's really hard to say this.]
In reality... I've been holding back a lot of things. I didn't feel like I could be as honest with you as Al can because... because I was worried that if I said the wrong thing, if I made you angry, then... you'd could just decide we didn't have to be a family anymore. Because we're not blood related. Not like you and Al are...
[She bows her head once more.] I realize that was incredibly stupid for me to think that. To doubt you that way. But I... guess I'm nothing more than a petty hypocrite. [She gives a small, rueful laugh.] All this time, I thought I was the one took you in under my wing... But the truth of the matter is that you're the ones who took me in and made me a part of your family... I was the meddling interloper. Always have been...
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Idiot. I'm your family. It doesn't matter who took who in, we decided to be family, remember? You're as important to me as Al is, as my sister.
[He touches her chin, tilting her head up to look her in the eyes.]
You don't have to agree with me, to be my family you know. I'm not going to kick you out for disagreeing with me. We haven't fought a lot yet, but I guarantee you we will. I have a legendary temper. Really. The stories are all over Amestris.
But you, you are family and for that, I try and keep my temper. I have to see you again, don't I?
[He looks away.] I'm glad you told me how you feel. Even if I...it's bad for me. I'll...get over it eventually. Just..
You guys should do your thing...what you want to do. Nevermind me. I'll remember...to respect how you feel.
[The rest goes unspoken.]
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