Transmuting Love ~ (edXwinry FMAB fanfic)

Part 37 - Al's Question ~ 2

[Winry's View]

"Are you, or would you, fall in love with me?"

My body stiffened. My heart was so loud I was scared Al could hear it.

What do I say?! What CAN I say?!! I'm in love with Edward Elric! Not Alphonse! But how can I tell him?... He's already fallen for me... All I can do is smash his heart. How would he react? He has always been level tempered. But why has he fallen for ME!!? That idiot...

It was usually Edward that I was calling and idiot. But the tables have turned.

"A-Alphonse..." I stuttered. It was all I could say. I turned red and I could feel my body slightly – Just slightly – Shake.

I took a good look at Alphonse Elric.

His flesh gone... It disappeared so many years ago. Is it even possible for him to gain it back? His soul... His delicate, mortal soul, stuck inside a metal shell that can't feel warm or cold. He can't drink, eat, sleep or walk through a town without getting stared at. I felt pity for him. But I also felt anger. Anger for falling for me.

Al looked at the ground, while I stared at him with tears dwelling in my eyes, so still and speechless.

What will Ed think?

"I understand..." Al said flatly but gently. I couldn't tell if he was hurt or confused or angry or what. I wasn't even 100% sure of my own feelings.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't of have asked. It was my mistake..." His voice trailed off.

"Al!" I said, getting his attention. "I'm so so sorry. But do you know why I'm not in love with you?" I asked gently, like I was talking to a 6 year old. "Because... I..." I stood up.

Could I say it? Could I break the promise of not telling him? Look where that promise got us...

I continued strongly. He had to know. And he had to know NOW. "Because I'm in love with Ed!"

Suddenly, Al lifted his metal shoulders. "Thanks, Winry..." Al said. I stood surprised and confused. Even though his voice trailed off, he seemed... Happy. For some reason. I just supposedly broke his heart, and yet he sounded happy.