Gemma Glarea

The Reasons

     After sharing a few more intimate moments with Edward again, you find yourself laying on Edwards chest once more. Basking in the mesmerizing comfort You found in Edward, just being near him was good, but this sent you mentally over the edge. You never dreamed any other person would make to feel this way, you certainly didn't plan on it. All the natural bickering between the two of you, always had you guessing you couldn't even be Edward's friend. Though here you are, feeling like you could trust this guy with your life and heart. You start to twirl pieces of his hair on your fingers, just breathing in these overly comfortable moments that you and Edward were now sharing together.

"I like how fearless you can be sometimes (y/n).." Edward whispers into the silence,

as he starts looking down, to find your hand fiddling with his hair, this sight makes him smile in contentment.

"Hmm? Really?" You ask, still feeling deep eyed at the relaxation

you felt from being around Edward.

"It's really attractive even.. But (y/n)?" Edward becomes more serious in his tone, as he says your name.

"What?" You ask back, before sighing

a with of complete comfort.

"I don't want you to get hurt." Edward replies, rubbing his hand on your back

a few times.

"And you think I want you to get hurt?" You ask back, letting him know things just happen sometimes,

and some times to can't just control the universe.

"You have to promise me something." Edward says, you can feel his grip on you slightly tighten.

"What is it?" you ask,

wondering what he was getting at with this.

"Promise me that you won't die before me." Edward says, h

is voice again returning to a low volume, but a hint of sadness now clouding his words.

"I can't promise something that out there, you realize that, right?" You ask Edward, confused at his seemingly impossible promise.

"Just promise me!" Edward says, his voice going louder,

with determination ringing from his words.

"Fine fine." You say in response, just to quite him up

about this subject.

"You know I adore you right?" Edward asks as he brings a hand up, to r

un his fingers slowly through your hair.

"I adore you too, I kind of always did in a way." you say, instantly thinking back to the morning you saw him struggling with sheets and blankets on the floor. The face of despair he had, how dramatic he was acting in that moment. Such a cute dork.. You find yourself lost in a memory, smiling uncontrollably.

"The determination that shines in your eyes most times.. In my eyes, you are inspiring." Edward says, obviously trying hard to turn his inner feelings into words for you. "Your kind heart, the way you care, that look you have when you use your alchemy.. You are such a unique girl, I never thought I would feel this way for someone."

"I could describe all the things I like about you, but I wouldn't even know where to start.." you say, your smile never leaving your face as you remain rested on Edward's chest.

"Like I've always told you, I have time." Edward says quickly, followed by a slight chuckle,

the chuckle that could send chills down your spine.

You giggle at Edwards words, just imagining what face he is making right now, "Well I love the strength that sits on your surface, but the soft emotional boy underneath.." you begin, thinking for a moment, as you feel for Edwards hair again, "Your rigid moral character, the value you hold to all life, that goal of yours to never kill. The way you try to find humor in the darker times, even that short temper of yours tugs at my heart.."

"You really think you could love me unconditionally?" Edward asks, doubt seeming to plague his words

all of a sudden.

"Are you kidding?" You ask, carefully moving off of his chest to see his face, you could see tears starting to well up in his eyes. "Ed.."

"I'm a sinner (y/n).. You deserve better.." Edward says, sadness filled his gaze, he quickly began looking to the side.

"I don't judge you, I've told you that over and over again!" You almost shout, hoping he will stop doubting himself.

"It's just hard.. To think someone could actually want to be this close to me." Edward says, slowly turning his gaze from the floor back to you.

"Hey, just because you wouldn't date you, doesn't mean I wouldn't date You!" you say with a smile, trying to lighten the mood.

"We really are a lot a like.." Edward replies, pulling you back down for a hug.

"I really am glad that I met you Edward.." You say, again resting on his chest.

"You know that I'm glad I met you.. You're a cool chick, smart, funny, happy, sassy, maybe too sassy sometimes-" Edward is quickly cut off by you, " Hey you can be pretty hot headed too!" you slightly shout, pointing at him.

"I know, I know, I'm just saying, despite the few annoying things you manage to do, I think I'll always want to be around." Edward finishes his point with a smile

stuck to his face.

"I feel the same." you answer with a more than happy expression, you wiggle enough room for you to move your arms around Edward. Once holding onto him, you begin closing your eyes, in the hopes of a peaceful nap.

"I never thought I could relate with someone like this.. I could talk to you for hours, days even! I don't think I could ever get bored of how we are together." Edward babbles on in the comforting energy that you and him have finally found.

"Even if we have to go on separate missions.." You begin to say, pausing to feel around Edward's chest. You grab his necklace and inch it out from under his shirt. Once the pendant you had gifted Edward was out, you hold it up while you finish your sentence, "we will always be together."