Right on Key

Violet yawned as she stretched, waking for an all-to-quick sleep. Their little adventure last night had kept them out till nearly three o’clock. She looked to the clock on the wall. It read nine.

‘Well not exactly what I hoped for but it will do.’ she thought as she stretched again, Violet pushed back the covers, swinging her legs over the edge of the bed.

“Good morning, Violet.

“Good morning, Al.” She replied with a warm smile. “Hey, can you tell me how I wound up in the bed?”

“You fell asleep while we were talking last night, so Ed put you in the bed.

“Where is he?”

“Over there.” Al pointed. Violet followed his finger to find Ed asleep on the couch. He was lying on his back with his left arm resting on his stomach. His other arm laid across his forehead. Under his head, his red cloak was folded up as a pillow. Violet smiled. He looked so peaceful.

Ed groaned as he rolled onto his side. His back was to the couch. Violet walked over, kneeling in front of him.

“Hey, wake up, sleepy head.”

Nothing. He didn’t move at all.

“Brother, can be a heavy sleeper at times.” Al said. “Do you want me to wake him?”

“Thanks Al, but I think I’d like to do it.” she smiled.

‘Uh oh.’ Al thought, taking a few steps away from Violet and Ed.

“Ed! Teacher’s here! Run!”

Within a split second, the blonde boy was awake. He shot off the couch and toward the window. Violet threw her hand out and grabbed him by the collar.

“Let me go!” he screamed.

Violet couldn’t help but laugh. Al couldn’t either. Ed stopped struggling and looked at the two lost.

“What is so funny?”

“I’ve never seen you get up that fast before brother.” Al spoke between laughs.

“Is that so?” Ed muttered, “Al! Look out she’s behind you!”

Al squeaked as he hit the floor, covering his head. Violet laughed even harder, letting go of Ed’s collar.

“What are you laughing about?”

“This is hilarious.” Violet managed to say between bursts of laughter.

“Oh, really?” Ed raised an eyebrow. “Let’s just see about that?” Ed jumped at her, tackling her to the floor.

“Hey!” Violet squealed as Ed landed on top of her. He grabbed her wrists and pinned them above her head.

“How funny is it now?” Ed taunted. Violet began to blush at the position they were in. then an image flashed in front of her eyes. It was Envy. He was pinning her down again.

“Please get off of me.” Violet spoke barely above a whisper. Ed looked at her, seeing tears beginning to form in her eyes. He figured it out and rolled off her.

“Violet. I’m so sorry.” he apologized as she sat up.

“It’s okay, Ed.” she said, “You didn’t mean anything by it.”

“Are you okay, Violet?” Al asked, walking over to them. He offered her his hand.

“I will be.” She told him as she took his hand and let him pull her to her feet. Ed stood up, too.

“Okay guys, so who’s up for breakfast?” Violet asked as she headed over to her shoes. Al followed her. Ed just stood there looking after Violet.