The day was taking forever to end. Even she would have a hard time finishing today's paperwork before the end of working hours. She couldn't understand where it all came from. The past few days had been boringly uneventful, but they were though receiving tons of reports, about issues no one cared about, such as the lack of vitamins in HQ's food.
She sighed. The more paperwork there was, the more her colonel did slack off. What did he believe? That she would stay late to help him finish? Not that she complained. She liked those times they were alone in the office, the quiet atmosphere only broken by the noise of their pen on the paper. But today, she had already enough with her own. She decided she wouldn't stay a minute later than all the other subordinates.
Hours after hours of reading and signing papers, time went by and it was time to go home already. When Havoc and the boys left, she collected the work and filed them. She then told Mustang she was leaving. He looked surprised but said nothing. He knew better than to ask her for some more help. Riza put her jacket back on, took her bag and left.
Ten minutes later, she was in front of her apartment's door, searching her bag for her keys, since she only lived two blocks away from HQ. When she opened the door, she was greeted by a barking and jumping Black Hayate. "Good boy, long time no see, ne?" she said, stroking him behind the ears. She then went to the kitchen and put some food in his doggy bowl. While he was happily eating, she went to her room to change into civilian clothing, and then came back with his leash and called for him.
Together they walked into town, enjoying the fresh air. Well, for the few first minutes, because in the next quarter of an hour, clouds began to darken the sky, and suddenly the rain came pouring down, soaking them both wet. Riza cursed under her breath. "What a wonderful day". Than ran back home, and while Black Hayate was drenching the carpet with the water pouring from his hairs, she took a long warm shower. Back into the living room, she was stunned to see it was only six. What could she do now? She obviously couldn't eat so early, and she didn't feel like cooking something so complicated it would take hurs to prepare. She would mess it up anyway. The book she was currently reading was so boring she wouldn't go on with it unless she nearing depression from the lack of action.
Her eyes fell on the phone. "Alright Riza, all you need is some company!" She picked up the receiver and dialled Lieutenant Ross' number.
"Tuut…Tuut…Moshi Moshi, Maria Ross here."
"Hello, this is Riza, I was wondering if you'd want to go out for dinner tonight. The thought of spending the night here with the wind howling outside is just too depressing. I supposed you wouldn't mind some fun either…"
"Yeah, that's a good idea. I was going to warm up some Instant Noodles, but going out would be so much better. Where do you want us to meet? I've got a military car with me, I can pick you up."
"Let's say 19h30 at my place then?"
"Well, see you soon Riza."
"Bye"
I've just realised how short my first chapter was, but well, i hope you enjoy it aniway. And of course, please review !
