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Fifth of March - Soulmate AU (FMA Ed Elric X Reader)

(A/N: In this Soulmate AU, it will be the classic 'you will meet your soulmate at this time'.)

Word Count: 2388

I stand by my front door, fear taking its spot. Hesitantly, I open it up and walk outside, on my way to visit a friend. My steps are weird and out of step. My breathing is heavy and I think my palms are sweaty. Are they? I press my left palm to my cheek. Yes. Yes they are. I groan, heaving my jacket over my shoulders. I tried to focused on the pavement, watching the pebbles on the floor rush away as I kick them. Anything to get my mind off of it. I was ultimately nervous to say the least.

But I sneak a glance at my wrist. I immediately regret it. 'Fifth of March'. It was the fifth of March today. Every year, the fifth of March, I would go out and face my fear of meeting them. People say 'soulmate', but that kinda' scares me. I just refer to them as 'the one' or 'that person'. I don't even know who they are, how am I meant to love them immediately? My parents said that they instantly connected, nothing stood in the way of their love. But how could I be the same?

I walk into the street, eying every person who looks my way. No, they're too old for me. Too young, like six. That guy is wheeling a pram. That person is working, clumsy and dropping everything. I critique each person, wondering whether they already found their soulmates. It's when I accidentally bump into something that I bring myself back into reality. I gulp, "Oh my God, I'm so sorry..." I look up to see a suit of armour in front of me, looking down at me. I breathe in and mutter quietly, "Wow, that's some impressive metal work." The person scratches the back of their neck, chuckling back, "Thanks! My brother did it for me." He moves out of the way, allowing me to see a shorter blonde kid, red coat around his figure. I clear my throat, "Oh, well I'd say you did an amazing job."

He smiles back at me. "Nothing really. Just a small performance for the Fullmetal Alchemist." He points out, shrugging his shoulders. I widen my eyes, mustering anxiously, "You're Ed Elric?" The red coat kid nods, gesturing to his the suit of armour and telling me that this was his younger brother Al. Wow... younger brother, huh? That was kind of unbelievable, but his voice sounded higher than Ed's, as if he really was the younger brother.

"Well, I'm Y/N. It's a pleasure to meet you." I tug on my sleeves before asking, "So, where are you two off to?" Al points down the street and answers me, "To that shop down there. We're just getting a few things." I nod my head, stepping out of their way and brushing a piece of my hair behind my ear. Ed grins at me. "Well, I'll get out of your hair. I'll see you two around." I say, hands in my pockets.

Al begins to walk off before Ed turns to look at me. I do notice his eyes trailing down my body, and I feel a bit self-conscious. I cough, "Thanks, Ed. You're brother's waiting over there for you." He snaps his head to Al before laughing, "Oh - Of course. I'll, uh, see you soon." He waves his hand as he walks off. I stop before leaving, looking down at my wrist.

Fifth of March.

C'mon, the One, where are you?

You can't be that far!

I can feel you here, I think.

Stop drifting away from me...

A couple days pass and I give up. Maybe soulmates weren't my thing. I was leaving my house again, going to visit Elicia for her birthday. Hughes asked me to come around, since I babysit Elicia on Gracia's off days. I had a present ready for her, a book I've read only once for her but she always asks for it. I had it wrapped in a yellow paper, a nice bow on top. The house was a good 12 minute walk from my house, so it'd be a breeze getting there. But my mind is somewhere else.