Author's Notes and Warnings: This is a story I just thought up after reading Chapter 69 of the manga. It'll contain a few random spoilers from chapters 52 to 69 so if you haven't read that far, read at your own risk.

This story also has a lime flavor. Those with allergies to citrus products might want to reconsider reading. I was a little unsure as to whether to rate the story T or M so if you think the story is inappropriate for a T, please let me know and I'll change the rating.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist or any of its characters.

"This is all the info we were able to gather." A handful of papers resembling love letters were tossed into his lap.

"I'm impressed you were able to gather this much in a week."

"Well, it was fortunate that Lieutenant General Stirling decided to bring some of his military friends here for a few celebratory drinks. You'll be surprised to know just how easily men spill their darkest secrets when filled with alcohol and surrounded by beautiful women."

Roy Mustang snickered. "I believe it," he replied while scanning the documents the red-headed girl gave him. "Women always seem to know exactly what to do to make men their pawns. You women will probably be the downfall of the military." He looked up at her. "This could be quite useful."

The girl giggled. "I'll be sure to tell the other girls you said thanks."

Mustang smirked and reached into his inside coat pocket. "Here," he said as he handed her a small manila envelope. "I added a little bonus for all the hard work everybody put in."

The girl smiled as she took the envelope, opened it, and started counting the money inside. Then she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "You know, Mr. Roy, it's a real pity that you aren't interested in the other activities this place has to offer. I know a few girls who would be more than happy to oblige."

Mustang laughed. "Well Vanessa, I think you know the reason for that."

"Yes," she smiled, "we all know."

Mustang got up from the sofa and headed towards the door. "Anyway, I better get going," he said as he opened the door.

Vanessa nodded in agreement. "Alright." She walked up to him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Tell her I said 'hi'." she whispered in his ear.

"Ok," he whispered back.

Mustang walked two steps out onto the hallway before turning. "It was a pleasure doing business with you, Vanessa," he grinned, showing off his sexiest smile.

"Anytime, Colonel." she flirted back.

Still smirking, the Flame Alchemist headed back downstairs towards the entrance of the bar.

"Good evening Madame Christmas," he said as he passed her.

"Good evening Little Roy," Madame Christmas responded from behind the bar where she was serving a few customers. "I trust you had a good time?"

"Very."

"Good" smiled Madame Christmas. "Give Elizabeth my regards."

Mustang grinned and waved goodbye as he headed out the front door.

As Roy walked up the stairs to his apartment he could smell the aroma of dinner wafting in the air. She's here, he thought as he pulled out his key. Sure enough, the second he turned the key he could hear a pattering of feet followed by the sound of something panting and scratching against the door.

"Hello, Black Hayate," Roy said as he opened the door and bent down to pat the little black and white dog. Black Hayate barked a greeting back and attempted to lick his face. Roy laughed. "I'm happy to see you too."

"You're back," came a voice in the kitchen. Roy looked up and saw Riza standing next to the stove cooking. She had changed out of her uniform and was now wearing a simple white blouse and black knee high skirt. She had let her hair down and clasped around her neck was a simple silver necklace, a gift he bought her last Christmas.

"Yeah," he said, dropping his package on a nearby table and walked into the kitchen with Black Hayate happily following at his heel. He wrapped his arms around her waist and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Madame Christmas and the girls say hi."

She turned her head and kissed him. " How are they doing?"

" From what I could see, pretty well. The place was full of people."

"I take it then that they were able to get quite a bit of information?"

" Yup."

" Good." She turned her attention back to the stove.

" Mmm...what's for dinner?" asked Roy as he hugged her tighter, taking in her scent.

" Chicken Alfredo. Want a taste?"

"Sure."

"Then wait 5 minutes."

" Aww… no fair."

Riza smiled. "Life's never fair, Roy." He pouted and let her go.

"So do you have to go in for work tomorrow?" asked Roy as he went to set the table.

"No. The Fuhrer's gone home for the weekend." replied Riza as she split the chicken alfredo among two plates. "He mentioned he had some kind of family reunion to attend."

Roy scowled. " Probably some kind of Homunculi gathering."

Riza put the two plates on the dining table. "I wouldn't be surprised."

They ate in silence for a few minutes before Roy spoke again. "Have you been able to uncover any information on what they're planning?"

Riza sighed. "No. The Fuhrer is making certain to keep me in the dark."

"I'm sorry…"

Riza blinked. " For what?"

" For putting you in this situation. If I hadn't confronted the Fuhrer to see if he really was a Homunculi Breda, Falman, and Fuery would probably still be stationed in Central and you wouldn't be the Fuhrer's hostage." Roy gripped the table. "I even put Fullmetal's automail mechanic in danger."

Sighing again, Riza put her fork down and stared at him. "It's not your fault. We were already getting too close to the truth so even if you hadn't confronted the Fuhrer the higher ups probably would have separated us all regardless." She picked up her fork again. "Anyway, what were you able to find at the bar?"

Roy waved at the pile of so-called love letters he dropped earlier. "Apparently, a group of generals came to the bar to celebrate the completion of something that had been started since the founding of the country. There were mentions of an 'immortal army', "alchemy", and "Briggs". From the sound of things, there may be something going on at the border between Amestris and Drachma."

Riza nodded. "So the Major General wasn't lying."

"No, she wasn't." answered Roy as he sneaked his last piece of chicken to Black Hayate. "But it's still too early to do anything. We have to let them make the first move."

Riza didn't say anything. Instead she got up and started clearing the dishes. Roy followed her back into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around her again as she dropped the dishes into the sink.

"You're not going to leave tonight are you?" he asked, pulling her closer to him.

Riza raised one hand to ruffle his black hair. "Why do you ask?"

" Because I don't want you to leave. It's been almost a month since we last saw each other outside the office and who knows when our next opportunity is. Besides," he added, whispering seductively into her ear, "we have a lot of 'catching up' to do."

Riza turned around to face him, resting her hands on his chest. "Roy, I…" He silenced her with a kiss before she had a chance to finish. Riza's eyes widened in surprise but returned it, all thoughts of what she was about to tell him disappearing from her mind as she slowly wrapped her arms around his neck and focused her attention on the kiss. Feeling her relax in his arms, Roy began deepening the kiss, gently pushing his tongue against her lips, begging for entrance. She complied and he began exploring the inside of her mouth while his hands began roaming up her back. Riza moaned into his mouth and began weaving her fingers into his hair.

They continued for a little while longer until they both had no choice but to come up for air. Face flushed and panting, they stared into each other's eyes, trying to etch the moment into their minds. Roy grinned as he realized just how much he missed her. He leaned back down towards her and planted another kiss on her lips before moving down her jaw and planting a trail of kisses down her neck and collarbone. Riza moaned again and pulled him closer to her.

"Roy," she moaned into his ear.

"Mmm?" he replied, continuing to kiss her lower neck while his hands slid under her blouse.

"I need to do the dishes."

Roy smirked. Typical Riza. Work first, play later. "Leave them. They'll still be there in the morning." he mumbled between kisses.

Riza didn't protest. Instead she pulled his face back up to hers and kissed him while her fingers deftly worked at unbuttoning the front of his shirt. After the first few buttons were undone, she slid her hands inside and across his chest. Roy groaned at the sensation. She knew exactly how to turn him on. He moved his fingers towards the front to work on the buttons of her blouse. Riza giggled.

"You're really eager aren't you?" she whispered seductively into his mouth

"The same could be said for you," he replied, mentally cursing the buttons and wishing he could just rip them apart.

Riza giggled again and pulled away. Before Roy could protest, she began walking towards his bedroom, careful to not trip over Black Hayate who was currently playing with one of his chew toys. She stopped momentarily to pick up the pile of love letters and turned towards him again.

"Sir," she said with a distinct flirting tone in her voice, "I believe we should continue this meeting in there." She pointed towards the bedroom door. "As you said earlier, we have a lot to discuss and catch up on."

Roy smirked. She was teasing him. "Yes, Lieutenant, we do. I wouldn't be surprised if this meeting takes up most of the night," he replied as he followed her into the bedroom.

Author's Notes: I never thought it would be so difficult to write the romance part without inadvertently slipping into lemon territory. It also didn't help that my boyfriend kept encouraging me to write one.

If Roy and Riza sound a bit OOC I apologize. I tried to keep them as in-character as much as I could.

Comments and critiques are welcome. I'd love to hear what you think, since this is my first try at writing.