Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ Night ❯ Chapter 1

Night

 

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PG-13

Post-series. Edward sleeps. Hohenheim watches.

 

He regarded the slumbering teen from the chair in which he sat. The rise and fall of his chest. The way the moonlight glinted off his fair hair.

 

The only thing left for him now in this world.

 

How often had the elder alchemist watched his son sleep like this? How often had he wanted to-

 

It's better not to think of it.

 

Hohenheim moved slowly to sit on the bed. He reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from the boy's forehead. Skin so soft and warm. How long had it been since he'd-

 

Don't think of this.

 

The teen stirred in his sleep, moving as if toward the fleeting touch, murmuring softly. Hohenheim leaned in to ghost gentle lips against a soft cheek. He could still sense the lingering trace of the boy's fragrant shampoo. He sighed, warm breath against a delicate neck causing the boy to stir. He pulled away, looking down into golden eyes at half mast.

 

Please don't think of it.