Okay, I'm really board T.T Soooo... I'll type a paragraph for my research paper and then I'll type a chapter for this. Yay!
- My birthday is coming up! Only a few more days until the 21st! It doesn't feel like I've been 13 for that long though... Oh well, I asked for a X-box 360 from my parents. Tehee Oblivion! I actually didn't get to play that last night... We played jail break instead. You know, a lot of people have fics where Roy falls on Riza, but let me tell you, having a guy crash into you and knock you to the ground is not romantic! It hurts (especially when the guy is two times your size . ) My head still hurts...
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In one swift motion, Roy pulled away the curtain that hid the window behind his desk. His jaw dropped and he waved his arms frantically to attract Hawkeye's attention. "What's wrong, sir?" Roy ran over to Hawkeye and pulled her out of her chair.
"Look," he said excitedly, "look at all the snow!" She let out a short gasp and her eyes widened.
"I had no idea it was snowing so hard...," she said in a whisper. Roy looked at the piles of papers scattered on his desk. He ran a hand through his matted hair and sighed while he walked over to the door of his office. He opened it and looked at each of his subordinates.
"You're all dismissed for the evening," he said flatly.
"But sir," replied Fuery, "none of us are done our work yet..." Havoc elbowed Fuery to quite him.
"I know, but the ground is covered in two feet of snow. If you don't leave now then-," Roy didn't even have a chance to finish his sentence before his subordinates ran out of the building. Even Black Hayate left with them. "Lazy, no good, subordinates...," muttered Roy as he walked back into his office. He heaved a great sigh and plopped back down in his desk chair.
"Sir," said Hawkeye, "Aren't you going to go home too?"
"No, I still have to do this work." He looked at her with sad eyes, "But you can go home if you would like." She gave him a confused look, unsure of what to do. "I'll be fine, Lieutenant. I'm positive that the snow will stop soon." Roy was taken aback when a small, almost unnoticeable smile crept onto Hawkeye's lips.
"I'll go make some tea, sir," she said softly as she left the room. Roy grinned after Hawkeye closed the door behind her. Though he didn't wish to impose on her, Roy was grateful for her company. Riza had always been with him. From the war in Ishbal to butting heads with the military higher ups, she never left his side. Some how, that was never enough to please Roy. No matter how close Riza stood, Roy's desire for her would never be quenched. Roy was snapped out of his thoughts when he heard someone tap on the office door. He rose from his desk and strode over to it.
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Riza nodded a thank you after he opened the door for her. "Here's your tea, sir," she said handing him the steaming cup. He took it form her and she sat down ona mauve couch. "Thanks Lieutenant...," he said, sitting beside her on the couch, "Did you happen to see how many people were still on base?"
"Yes, it seems that there are only a few officers that are still on duty. The people that are still here are clearing out fast..." Roy took a sip of his tea and looked down at the floor.
"Go home Lieutenant..." Riza shook her head adamantly.
"It's my duty to see that you make it home safe." She smiled and took out her book. "Please finish your paperwork, sir..." Roy glanced at Hawkeye out of the corner of his eye.
"Your hands are trembling...," he said placing his tea on the edge of his desk.
"I'm just a bit cold, I'll be alright," Riza replied in a shaky voice. Roy frowned and took off his ignition gloves. He placed the gloves in her hands and let his fingers run across her's for a moment. "Sir?"
"I have a spare pair in my desk, you need them more then I do, " Mustang said, sinking back into his desk chair. Riza gingerly slipped the soft material over her fingers. 'It's still warm...' She smiled to herself and rubbed her hands together. Riza heard the feverous scratching of Mustang's pen and she turned her attention back to her book.
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Riza really didn't mind waiting for the Colonel to finish his work. Just being at his side made her feel confident and happy. The Colonel meant everything to her... That's why Riza would wait for him. Even if it was just to walk him home on a snowy night, she would do anything to make sure he was safe. Riza's book slid off of her lap and landed with a lout thud on the floor. Her eyes snapped open and she jumped off of the sofa. "How long have I been asleep, sir?" she asked, slightly panicked.
"Relax, it's only been a few hours," he replied without taking his eyes off of a document. Riza rubbed her eyes and walked over to the Colonel's desk Mustang threw down his pen and stretched his arms. "I'm all done Lieutenant, let's get going." Riza nodded and retrieved their coats from the closet. She handed Mustang his trench coat and began to take off his gloves. "Keep them...," he said wrapping her fingers around the fabric, "You never know when I'll need them." Riza pulled the gloves back on and put on her coat.
"Thank you, sir... I promise that they'll be take care of." Roy gave her awarm smile and opened the door. They walked through the hallway in a gentle silence. They stopped at the large oak doors that led outside. Roy opened it and, like a gentleman, stepped aside to let Riza out first."Sir!" She yelled wrenching his head to the entrance. Instead of being met with the cold night air, the two were face to face with a massive wall of snow. From how packed the snow on the bottom was, Riza could tell that the snow level had risen well above the doorway. "We're trapped..."
"Not for long!" Mustang said, preparing to snap. Riza grabbed onto his hand and held it tightly.
"No Colonel!" Mustang looked at her and blinked.
"Why?" Riza sighed and released his hand.
"You make fire. Fire boils snow. Snow changes into steam, hot steam. And what does hot steam do, Flame Alchemist?"
"Umm... It spreads out into the air and burns..."
"Right, do we want that?"
"No, ma'am," Roy said, shocked at his own lack of judgement. Riza leaned up against the wall and shivered.
"It looks like the only thing we can do now is wait..."
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You know, this fic is really a lot of fun to work on : )
— I'm sad, a lot of the people reading this aren't taking the time to review... So, here's a list of the wonderful reviewing people that I adore:
tear drops of flaming darkness, AlexandriaKathleen, Kohaku of the ice, Anicka, Anne Pracket, Ranma Matsuri, Nilmiel (read her fic), ladyvella42, Jenny, Urban Cohort, FruitsBasketFreak44, C.A.M.E.O. 1 and only, tOnIgHt In uR ArMs, Shoutenryu, Greecian- Gurl, and animegrl1850. Thanks to all of the not lazy people!