Okay, I updated sooner. So what. "And it's not the end of the world?" most of you are probably thinking.
Well, a review from picesgirl01 (thank you very much, by the way) just convinced me (a wittle, wittle bit… ok a lot) to update faster.
And, I was bored and was like, what the hell, and updated.
Gah. So here's the chapter. Enjoy to your heart's content.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or any of its characters.
Riza's POV:
1 month and 3 weeks later.
Ten days.
Ten days, and then these ten pounds that are attached to my stomach will be out and become a crying, urinating, needy baby.
Ugh, why did pregnancy have to be so difficult?!
What pain did the men endure? Sure, then had to hear their lover's complaints and groans and whines and hold their hand as the baby came (and pray that it wouldn't break from the pressure), but at least they didn't have to walk like a duck, carrying ten pounds and forcing a baby out of their uterus!
I huffed in frustration, causing my bangs to slightly rise. All this impatience and anger was causing me to ache.
I had taken my leave from work about a couple months ago, so all this sitting in my house had kept me restless. I had never felt so useless in all my life!
Winry had come over a couple times a day to check up on me and such, but I still felt like a useless log.
For once, I couldn't wait until I could work again.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. "Riza? It's me Winry!"
I got up from my position on the couch and waddled over into the hallway. "Hey Winry- what's the matter? Why are you flus—"
I didn't have time to finish as she walked in, closed the door and rushed into the living room. "Uh, there's a slight problem." She peeked through the curtains, her eyes widening as she quickly jerked her head from the window.
"Wha- what happened? And why are you looking out my window?" I felt something in my stomach at her next words.
"The colonel's here and I think he knows something's up."
Oh no. Not good. "But…how?"
She looked guilty. "Well, I was looking for some baby clothes for you and I was talking to the clerk about you, and we sorta mentioned your name, and… well, I didn't notice him behind me and well…"
This was bad. I sighed, trying to relieve the tightness in my chest. "Wait? So he knows I'm here?"
"He might-"
"Does he know I'm pregnant?"
She paused. "I don't think so."
I sighed in relief. "Well, that's good enough. But if he's on his way over here, then we need to get out of here as soon as-"
I felt wetness travel down my legs as something splashed on the floor.
Horror reflected on both of our faces.
"My…my—" I couldn't finish the sentence, but there was no need to tell since she already knew.
My water had broken, and the only thing that had worsened the situation was the rough knocking on the door.
Yeah. and I complain about cliffhangers...
Maybe if I'm bored enough, the next chapter will come out sooner...
but maybe if I'm evil enough, it won't D
Just kidding! Just wait not knowing!
