FanFic Title: Love-The Impossible Science
Author: Kimba LionHeart
Pairing: Roy/Ed (There may be various straight/gay pairings later on)
Genre: Romance/AU
Rating: M (for later chapters/over all story. For early chapters...I'd say PG-13)
Warnings: The usual warnings for this kind of stuff. Losta yaoi, angst, annoying female characters and evil villains may ensue. Overzealous use of the 'F' word. There will be smut later on in this story.
Summary: Edward Elric is a high ranking member of an up-and-coming gang. Roy Mustang is the pure-bred Student Council President. Unfortunately for poor Roy, Ed seems far more concerned with taking care of his brother than the raven-haired "bastard". Will Mustang's feelings go forever unrequited? Will Ed ever get his head out of his *bleep*? And how is Alphonse supposed to be close to his brother if the gang keeps pulling him away?

Thank you to my beta, Mulle.
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Love-The Impossible Science

Covered in piercings and tattoos from head to toe, clad in black and chains, the resident Angel of Goth didn't care about other people. He simply swaggered to and from campus everyday without a word to anyone. Students watched out of the corners of their eyes as he passed and shuddered in revulsion.

His numerous studs and rings had earned him the nickname 'Fullmetal', a high ranking member of the State Alchemist gang. His eyes had earned him my desire, bordering on obsession.

I watched him get up from his usual spot and exit the cafeteria. I sighed. Watching Edward Elric leave the room was like watching all the color bleed out of my world. I rose from my own seat and moved to clear off my lunch tray, barley registering what was going on around me. I was far too busy with my own thoughts. Contemplating your chances of being with the one you wanted most did tend to distract a person.

I, Roy Mustang, had numerous things one could be proud of. A high ranking family, and good looks. Confidence. Style. Money. I was the most sought after senior at Amestris High. I was the President of the Student Council, head of the Students as Teachers committee, aide to the Government Professor, and had multiple scholarships. I also held the record of the most girls dated, and sequentially dumped of any man in the immediate area.

And I, Roy Mustang, had no chance with Fullmetal.

I gave one more long suffering sigh before leaving for my next class, ten minutes before anyone else. As I went, I began to feel better. I think I may have even smiled.

I could feel the excitement beginning to take hold. The adrenalin pouring into my system was strong enough to temporarily push aside thoughts about the object of my affections. For I was headed to my favorite class of the day.

Chem. II- the only place in the building where you could light something on fire and not be looked at twice.

The second I opened the door, I was assaulted by the familiar, slightly sour smell of unused chemicals. After taking a second to adjust to the eye watering effect, I entered the room.

I always made sure to be obnoxiously early to the class so I could partake in my favorite pastime. Therefore, there was no one here to witness what I was about to do.

I set my bag down and fished out a piece of paper, then strode across the room to visit my old friend, Mr. Bunsen Burner.

I reached the lab table and sat down to indulge in my little hobby. Turning the valve, I savored the almost acidic smell that came forth as the flame lit. I took a moment to admire the flickering light of life in front of me. There was something oddly hypnotic about fire. About hearing the crackle of the little tendrils of flames snapping and dancing, trying to reach higher, burning to consume everything in sight. Just thinking about it made me shudder.

I remembered the paper in my hand, lifted it, and touched it to the flame without a second thought. I had long since perfected the art of pyromania, and I knew hesitation would anger the fire, causing it to lash out and bite you.

I lovingly watched the infectious virus of heat spread over the rapidly withering surface of the paper.

When it had been reduced to naught but ash, I closed the valve and gathered up my things, preparing for class to begin. I straightened my spine and once again dawned the mask of perfection that I was expected to wear.

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READ THIS FOR EXPLANATIONS ABOUT THE STORY SETTING:

Firstly, yes, I will be going into more detail about the alterations I have made to Ed's character (tattoos, piercings, etc.). The reason I haven't described much on either character is this: They aren't close enough to each other yet. You have to understand, that this story is in first person. In order to make the point of view realistic, I have to omit certain details that you would normally find in a third person story. You don't look down at yourself and describe, in detail exactly what you look like everyday, do you? Sure, you might look in the mirror, but, unless it is a very special occasion, most of us (especially guys) don't pay that close of attention to the way the color of our blue jeans match our lover's eyes. The two main characters are NOT romantically involved in any way at this point in the story. Ed hates Roy, and sure as hell doesn't analyze the exact angle that Roy's bangs fall. And Roy is a.) most of the time too far away to see any of the details of Ed's tattoos and b.)he is a bit too obsessed with Ed's face and crotch to be paying close attention to anywhere else yet.

Ok. Second, the school is weird. That is because I based it off of the anime characters and their surroundings (i.e., The anime's military and it's members). In order to keep the characters as close as possible to the originals (which I really try hard to do) in an AU story, you have to put them in an environment that is similar. Otherwise, it would be really fucking stupid for Havoc to be calling Roy 'sir'. That just doesn't happen in normal public schools. So, the school is odd and militaristic.

Lastly, there will be smut later on. But, you must be patient. Just because they might smile at each other in one chapter does not mean they will hop into bed in the next one. This is two imaginary characters put into real life. This is how people's relationships progress in the real world. Just because they are both guys, does not mean that they fuck everything in sight. For those of you have actually met a homosexual, you know I'm right. Not to rag on other stories, mind you. There are some great multi-chaps where Ed and Roy hit it off right away. These may be written well, but they are still unrealistic. Again, I try to stay somewhat down to earth and stick to the anime character's true personalities. The original model of Edward Elric is not a slut. The original model of Roy Mustang is a womanizer, not a serious relationship kind of guy. In short, you will have to wait a while for the steamy scenes. Have heart, for they will get here in due time.

Also, my chapters tend to be fairly short...but they get longer as the story goes on, and there will be several before all is said and done, so please bear with me.