[#5] Dark Secrets

[handsforhealing]

[ Not that she'd admit it, but Winry's not a big fan of thunder. Especially considering what day it reminds her of, and how dangerous Mayfield is.  She's tried to calm herself, but she can't help but look to the door every few seconds, afraid that a certain blond is going to come in covered in blood again. ]

... hey... Ed? Are the phones working?

[ She finally breaks down and decides to try calling. Maybe that'll calm her down? She doesn't want it obvious that she's a bit freaked out, so tries to sound as calm as possible. ]

... Are you there? Can you pick up the phone?

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[braided_icarus]

Winry....? I'm here.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

A-ah...



... Th-the power's out here... what about your side of the neighborhood...?

[braided_icarus]

Yeah. It's out here too. No idea how the phones are working in that case, but...it's good to be able to make sure everyone is managing okay.

[...]

You alright?

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

... Y-yeah, I'm fine... It's just a little storm...

[braided_icarus]

Yeah. Right.

Brings back memories for you too, huh? If you want, you can come over here for the night or something. Or I can head over there.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I... I guess I could but...



I could go there...

[braided_icarus]

...If you're coming over to mine, be careful out there. I'll be waiting. If I don't hear from you in a half hour, I'll come find you.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Okay... You better be.
I'll be there soon...

[braided_icarus]

[He sighs, opening the door for her and letting her in, gesturing for her to follow him upstairs. He's hiding it pretty well, but he's not holding up much better. He turns to her after shutting the door, hands on her shoulders.] You alright? I told you I could have headed out to yours, Winry.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I-I'm fine...



I... didn't want you to come...

[braided_icarus]

[He simply sighs and wraps his arms around her lightly when she shifts closer]

...Oh. So that's why you came here instead...I-Sorry.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Ed...



It's not something for you to apologize over, stupid...

[braided_icarus]

[Forget sneaky, Ed's so dense he wouldn't get it if you tried being subtle anyway, Winry. He rests his head on her shoulder and holds her a little tighter.]

It...At least Al should be alright. He wouldn't remember it now anyway. I can at least be sure you're okay.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

... thank you... Ed...

[braided_icarus]

[When he senses she has calmed down a bit he shifts and sits on the bed, hugging his knees.] I won't. I don't want to go anywhere anyway.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

[...]



Okay... I wouldn't have let you go anywhere anyways.

[braided_icarus]

[ Looks to her, blinking before a small smile plays at his lips. ]

Figures.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Wh-what's that supposed to mean?

[braided_icarus]

You've always been a cry-baby. [ He can't help it, and the light teasing is helping distract him a little from the storm outside. ]

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I have not always been a crybaby...

[braided_icarus]

Have too.

[Poking his tongue at her now. Yes, he is a genius but he can be immature too.]

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Well you haven't exactly changed much in some ways either...

[braided_icarus]

Well, that makes the both of us then.