CLARE'S POV
We arrive at the main Library, and in an instant a old lady pops in front of us.
Me: Hey are you per chance the boss?
She nods.
Me: Do you know the name of one girls that works here? She wore glasses, brown hair, reads the library books... A lot.
Old Lady: Oh Sheska. She doesn't work here anymore, I had to fire her since she wasn't doing her job. Always too busy reading books.
Me: I see well do you know where she lives?
Old Lady: Just go down the end of this road, and take two lefts and a right. The house number is 1445.
Me: Thank you so very much.
Old Lady: Why do you need to see Sheska anyways?
Ed: We just need to ask her a few questions.
Old Lady: I see. Very well I'll let you be on your way now.
We nod as she walks back into the library. When we finally make it to her house we hear people running from behind us. Al turns us around to see our two escorts Brosh and Ross.
Ross: You could at least warned us that you left the building.
Ed: Opps sorry we all forgot.
I innocently smile with Ed as they rolls their eyes.
Brosh: Sure you did. Now why are you here?
Me: We wanted to talk to Sheska.
Ross: Doesn't she work at the library, I met her once.
Al: She did.
Brosh: Oh so that's why you're here.
We nod and knocked on the door. We wait for an answer, but all we heard was a yell from inside. We open the door to suddenly see her buried underneath a ton of books. I was going to help but Ed held me back as Brush, Ross, and Al helped her.
Ed: No.
Me: But?
Ed: Mustang informed us about what he told you.
Me: Darn I was hoping he didn't.
Ed: Why do you think Al has been letting you sit on him.
Me: I can walk.
Ed: Not long though.
I sit on the ground frustrated as I put my hands in my face.
Me: UGH I feel so useless.
Ed bends down in front of me and grabs my hands.
Ed: You are not useless. You helped us find our only chance to find out what those final ingredients are.
Me: But even still.
Ed touches my face with his hand making me go slightly pink.
Ed: Don't even question yourself. You will never be useless, not on my terms.
He gives me his hand and he helps me back up.
Ed: So please Clare, just for now be patient. You'll be able to do stuff again soon enough.
Me: Very well then.
We walk over to the others who are helping Sheska up.
Me: Hello Sheska.
Sheska: The Musical Alchemist?
I nod.
Sheska: OH MY GOD OH MY GOD IT'S A BLESSING TO MEET YOU IN PERSON!
She quickly gives me a tight hug making me wince.
Me: Aha thanks.
She lets go and fixes her glasses.
Sheska: And that's the FullMetal Alchemist?
She points over to Al.
Al: NO NO NO... IT'S NOT ME IT'S.
I look over to Ed who looks gloomy.
Me: Ed are you okay?
Ed: I'm fine.
Al points over to Ed and she suddenly looks surprised.
Sheska: I thought you would be taller.
Ed face starts to go red with frustration, but I pat his back making him calm down. I whisper into his ear.
Me: Just let it slide.
He takes in a deep breath and sighs.
Ed: Yeah yeah.
Me: So Sheska I have a question for you.
Sheska: Sure anything for you Musical Alchemist.
Me: Just call me Clare.
Sheska: Okay Clare!
She sits on a pile of her books.
Sheska: So what do you want to ask me?
Me: While you were working at the Central libraries, did you per chance read Mr. Marcoh's works?
Sheska: If you come to think of it I did. I remember it all.
Me: When you mean remember it all....
Sheska: I could rewrite it from start to finish.
Me: Um could you?
Sheska: Why there's a copy at the library though, why would I need to rewrite it?
Brosh: I guess you were in that pile of books for quite some time then.
Ross hits his arm making him rub it.
Ross: What he means to say is you haven't heard what happened?
Sheska: What happened?
Ross: That one library containing that information was burnt down to ashes.
Sheska: WHAT! OH THOSE POOR BOOKS!
She tears up, but quickly wipes them away.
Sheska: Okay I'll rewrite it.
Me: Seriously?
Sheska: Mhm anything for you Clarissa!
I smile.
Sheska: But.
Me: But what?
Sheska: It would be nice to get paid. I did just loose my dream job you know, and I still have to help get my mother into a better retirement home.
I thought for a moment and...
Me: Hmm what if I paid you enough money to get your mom into a better retirement home. That sound like a good deal?
Ed: I'll pitch in as well.
Me: Really Ed? You don't have to.
Ed: She sounds like she really needs the money and besides, I can't let the lady pay all of it.
He smirks and Sheska shierks in excitement.
Sheska: It's a deal!
She runs over to her papers and begins writing.
Sheska: Give me a few days and come back. I should be done by then, but until that time just do whatever.
I smile.
Me: Thank you Sheska.
Sheska: No problem Clarissa.
Me: Just call me Clare.
She smiles and begins writing. We walk out of her house and I burst out into excitement.
Me: AHA YES!
I jump around and spun around in the empty street.
Ed: Don't over due yourself.
He runs over to me and stops me from spinning anymore.
Me: Why do I see four of you?
Ed giggles a little and lifts me up.
Me: Hey let me down.
Ed: No.
Me: And why not?
Ed: Because I said so.
He grins and I continue in attempt to get out of his grip. Unfortunately though he has a tight grip, so I sadly gave up.
Ed: Give up finally?
He continues to grin.
Me: Shut up you.
I hit his shoulder playfully as he laughs. When we return to our rooms, Brosh and Ross left to go get something to eat since they never got the chance since we left without them. While for me, Ed, and Al went into their room. I crash onto the couch and starred at the ceiling. I tend to do this a lot don't I?
Me: If only this stomach would heal soon.
Ed crashes beside me and looks over to me.
Ed: But until that happens just relax.
Me: I guess. I never really relaxed before. Well I could have without knowing it, but still.
Ed: Well lets use these next few days and just do that.
I look over to him.
Me: Really?
Ed: Yeah. It would be fun.
He smiles and I smile back. Out of nowhere, Al crashes on the other side of me and smirks.
Me: What?
Al: Aha nothing, but Ed may know what I'm thinking.
Ed: Stop it will yeah?
Al: No matter how many times you tell me to.. No.
He winks and goes into the other room.
Me: Is this the thing before you told me not to worry about?
Ed: Perhaps, but again don't worry. It's just a thing me and Al do to bug each other. I have one thing against him, and well that thing he somewhat mentioned is the thing against me.
Me: I see. I could never understand siblings since I myself never had one.
Ed: Well one things for sure. We're quite the pair.
Me: I say.
I yawn and Ed pats his leg.
Me: It's 2:00 in the afternoon, I really shouldn't.
Ed: Ah ah ah what did I say? We should use this time and relax, doesn't sleeping count?
Me: I guess you have your point, but.
Ed: No buts. If it makes you feel any better I'll nap too.
He lays down on the couch waiting for me to lay down beside him making me blush hardcore.
Ed: Are you alright?
I nod quickly, and laid down beside him. I could feel his body heat reflect off of mine making me blush even more than I already am as it is. Suddenly he puts his arm around me pulling me in close.
Me: Ed...
I turn to face him seeing him in a deep red.
Ed: Your face is still red. Are you sure you're okay?
I giggle.
Me: Shouldn't I be asking you that?
He goes red even more making me giggle more, and I snuggle into his chest.
Me: So this is what relaxing really feels like.
I feel him nod and I smile to myself. I close my eyes and thousands of thoughts were flying through my mind. From "YOU SHOULDN'T BE FALLING FOR YOUR TEAM MATE" to "EVERYONE YOU LOVED HAS DIED, DO YOU WANT RISK LOVING ANOTHER PERSON TO SEE THEM DIE LIKE THE OTHERS". Even though some of those thoughts are horrible they continue to run through my mind until Ed touches my cheek. I open my eyes to see him looking worried.
Ed: Are you okay?
I nod.
Ed: Your face didn't seem like it.
He puts his hand down.
Me: I don't know. My mind is attacking me with negative thoughts that's all.
Ed: Then think positive.
Me: I've tried, but... These thoughts keep coming back.
Ed: Then try harder.
Me: How?
Ed then fixes my bangs and kept his hand there.
Ed: Simple. I may not know what your mind is thinking but just tell your mind that you deserve positive thoughts. You can't argue yourself out of that.
I nod and kissed him on the cheek.
Me: Thanks Ed.
I smile as I saw him go red again and I snuggle back into his chest.
Me: Thanks...
I close my eyes and accepted the truth. Everyday I am falling more and more for Edward Elric... Damn it.