This is from based on the most recent chapter of Indebted. Here is a little reminder.

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“Are you awake?” said Edward's voice in the blackness.

“Yes,” she said, her voice trembling as she shivered.

“You all right?” he asked. She could hear him move.

“I’m fine,” she said. “I’ll warm up in a bit.”

There was silence from the Fullmetal alchemist. She thought he might have fallen asleep again.

“Come here,” he said at last.

“Huh?” she said, pausing in her rubbing.

“It was not a request, Gabriella,” he said, his voice caressing her name and giving her even more goosebumps than she already had. “Come here,” he repeated. “And bring your blanket.”

Gabbie blinked in the darkness. She was annoyed at being ordered around by him, but intrigued too. What did he want with her? She would not give him the satisfaction of asking, and besides, he would not do anything stupid, she was sure. She stood, putting her right hand out in front of her to feel where he was. Her gloved hand touched something hard, and she curled her fingers around it to see what it was.

“That’s my shoulder,” said his voice. She jumped at feeling his warm breath on her face. She could not see him at all.

“Sorry,” she muttered and tried to step back. A metal hand grabbed hers.

“Sit,” he ordered, his voice low and warm.

“Where?” she asked, shivering not just from the cold. The hand left hers and a metal arm snaked around her waist, gently turning her and pulling her into the seat beside him. He took the blanket from her shoulders and she felt the combined weight of two blankets settle over her.

Now this was a good idea - why hadn't she thought of it? But he was not finished. A metal arm slipped over her shoulders and pulled her into his side. Gabbie stiffened slightly.

“ Put your arms around me,” he whispered, his breath ghosting over her ear. Trembling Gabbie did so, letting her head rest under his chin, one hand resting on the small of his back and the other on his stomach. He tugged the blankets over her and laid his gloved left hand on her cheek.

“Better?” he asked. She could hear his voice rumbling in his chest. His metal hand rubbed up and down her back slowly; not really fast enough to warm her, but gentle enough to relax and sooth her. She did not answer him, but just let her eyes close, luxuriating in the heat of his body.

“It’s equivalent trade,” he said softly. “I’ll keep you warm if you keep me warm.”

“If you say so,” she whispered.

“You could always go back to your own bench,” he said just as quietly, his fingers slowly moving up and down her neck.

“No,” she replied. “This is nice.”

“Good,” he sighed. He held her a little tighter.

“Go to sleep now,” he whispered. “You’re safe.” She wondered how he knew she had been a little afraid when she woke, but she didn't really care. She closed her eyes and let the blackness claim her.

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Gabbie looks great! I love Ed's hair too.