Hey Guys! I'm actually liking where I'm going with this, but I'm going to speed things up a bit, and I'm also going to mix of the POVs, because I can! Haha. Please review, I love feedback.
The third chapter is going to have both Roys' POV and Rizas' POV
Disclaimer: I don't own anything FMA
Chapter 3: First Times
It's hard to believe it's been three years since Roy Mustang became my fathers' apprentice. I found it hard at first. It was odd to have a boy staying right down the hall from my room. But there is something about him that has changed me. He made me come out of my shell, although I would never tell Roy that. I still feel nervous when we're together. I feel my heart beating ten times as fast and sometime, I feel my face heat up. I'm turning 16 next week. I hate birthdays. I tried to keep it a secret from Roy, but he ended finding out. He always surprises me in his own way to make that day mine. Today is Saturday, the day I go out into town to pick of groceries. I put my shoes on and grab a sweater. The seasons are changing and the leaves have been falling, a good sign winter is on its way. I look in my purse to make sure I have everything. I can't find the list I made this morning. I go back to my room and look for it in there. Once I find it, I walk back down the hall. As I'm walking past Roy's room, I hear a loud thud. I open the door to see what's going on. I find Roy lying on the floor. "What are you doing?" I ask, chuckling a little. He looks over at me with that smile on his face. "I tripped over my own two feet, that's what I'm doing." He laughs. I walk over to help him up, which he doesn't need, but he accepts the offer anyway. "So, where are you off to?" He asks me. "To town to buy some groceries," I say. "Would you like some company?" He asks. I look at him, watching his facial features. "Are you done with your studying for today?" I ask. He nods his head, not taking my eyes off of me. "Sure." I say. The smile on his face grows wider. He follows me downstairs to the front door. Once he has his shoes, we head out down the road that leads into town.
Roys' POV
I love every minute I spend with Riza. It has been amazing to watch her grow from a scrawny little girl to beautiful; and curvaceous if I might add, lady. She's still shy, but every once in a while I get to see the playful side of her, as well as her angry side, which is mostly due to my own desires to get under her skin. The weekends are the only times I get to really see Riza, considering she goes to school during the week and I'm stuck in the study with Mr. Hawkeye. We still eat dinner together, and on some occasions, we stay up and talk about each other's day. My days are about to change though. Mr. Hawkeyes says soon, I'll be able to only study during the week with him and for shorter amounts of time, the rest will be up to me. That doesn't bother me that much, I like studying alone, so I can absorb what I learn, not just skimming over it. I glance over at Riza. She really is beautiful; unlike any girl I've ever seen. The way her long, blonde hair, flows freely over her shoulders and down her back. The way her hazel eyes glisten when light hits them. Her facial features are so soft and defined; her small nose, her cheeks, and her rosy pink lips, are perfect. The things I image about would get me killed by Mr. Hawkeye, but what did he expect to happen? You put a teenage boy with a young girl who is now a teenager herself in the same radius of each other. You want them to live in the same house, but you don't want them to develop feelings for each other; that's just ridiculous. I will openly admit I have feelings for her, I don't have an issue with expressing myself; but Riza on the other hand, would never admit to having those same feelings toward me. I know they're there though, I can tell whenever we're together and she starts to stutter when things get uncomfortable, or when she blushes when I get a little close for her liking.
"So what are we getting this shopping trip?" I ask. She looks down at hr list. "Nothing out of the ordinary," She says, looking over at me. I glance over, trying to read her list. She thinks I'm forgetful. I know her birthday is next week and I'm going to make it a special one for her. I mean, it's not every day you turn 16. I'm going to have to try and sneak away to get the things I need.
Rizas' POV
Going into town with Roy is always a field day. All the girls gawk at Roy like he's a king. I mean, I can understand why; he is a very attractive man, I don't blame them for staring. The only thing that bothers me is the looks they give me when they see me walk next to him. Of course all the girls in town are very pretty, much prettier than me, so I know it infuriates them to see me next to Roy. "I need to go in here for a minute; can I meet you up at the market?" Roy asks, stopping at a covered shop. "O-okay," I say. The girls around us look like they're ready to jump when we part our ways. Roy looks at me for a minute, and then looks around, a grin forming on his face. He comes closer to me, leaning over, kissing my cheek lightly. I feel my face turn bright red. The girls around turn away, disgusted, and go back to doing whatever they were doing. Roy smiles at me and then disappears into the shop. I sigh, making my way toward the market.
Roys' POV
I love teasing her in my own little way. I could tell she felt uncomfortable being with me period, so I figured I would let the people around us know, I'm taken, well, at least in my mind. My heart will always belong to her. I look around the shop, looking for the things I need. I'm glad this shop has a bakery. I decided since I couldn't get away with making her a cake, I'll buy her one. I go over to the little knick-knacks. Ever since I met Riza, she has lived up to her name; Hawkeye. She is always aware of her surroundings, and watches everybody's actions, like a hawk's eye. As I continue to look through the tiny items, I notice a small booth set up in the corner. I walk over and realize it is a jeweler. I look at the tiny items behind the glass; jackpot.
After I pay for the items, I make my way toward the market. I feel I did pretty well this year. I have Rizas' birthday surprise day all planned out. I lucked out this year, her birthday is on a Friday, and she doesn't have school that day. The day will start out with breakfast, which I will attempt to make on my own. Then, we'll go for a walk to the park down from the house, where we will have a nice picnic. Then, we'll go back home, and I'll make dinner for the night. Finally, we'll go to her room, where we'll eat the cake I got her, and then she'll open her presents. Damn, I would make a great boyfriend. I scope the market out, trying to find a certain blonde-haired girl. I spot her looking at some peaches. She looks so beautiful in her lavender dress with her cream-colored sweater. I walk over to her, hiding my bags behind me. "How's the shopping going?" I ask. She shrugs, picking up a couple peaches and throwing them into the bag. "I think I'm about done." I look in her bag, looking to see if I need to add anything. "Did you get any raspberries?" I ask. She looks at me funny, "But you don't like raspberries." She says. "But you do." I walk over to the raspberries, trying to look for the best-looking ones. "Here," She says, leaning over me grabbing a couple packets of them.
Once she's finished and paid for the groceries, we make our way back to the house. "So, what do you want for your birthday?" I ask. Her brows furrow together, "Nothing." She says irritated. "Aww, c'mon, there has to be something you want!" I say. She ponders for a minute. "You know what I want? I want…..a cake." She says. I laugh. "A cake? Cake? That's all you want?" I ask, still laughing. She smiles, "Yes. I never get to have sweets, so I want to have a piece of cake." I finally cease my laughter, "I think I can manage that…and more." She frowns at me, "Roy, I told you, I don't like birthdays, especially mine." I smile, "I know, but I like birthdays, especially yours." She laughs, blushing a little. "Just promise me, you won't go out of your way?" She says. "I won't promise anything, and besides. There's a first time for everyone. And this will be the first birthday you'll actually enjoy." She smiles, "We'll see."