In the spirit of things...a warm and fuzzy and Christmas themed chapter!


Christmas

Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye unlocked the door to Colonel Roy Mustang's office, irritated to find the door slightly ajar. She sighed, already planning her lecture about the dangers of leaving work without properly securing the room. She walked inside, jumping slightly at the sight before her.

"Good morning, Lieutenant...sorry to have startled you," waved Roy, smiling and leaning against his desk.

Riza sighed, relieved. "It's fine…you're certainly here early though...the office is usually empty when I come in. "

"Yes…I wanted to catch you before everyone else arrived."

Riza glanced at him, setting her things down at her workspace.

"Oh?"

Roy nodded, casually holding out a card. "Here."

Riza frowned, walking over to take it from him. "What's this?"

"Read it."

She opened the card, confused by the two words hastily scribbled inside.

Look up.

Riza tilted her head upward; a couple of spiky, green leaves adorned with red berries entering her line of vision. She rolled her eyes, smiling despite herself.

"I should have known."

Roy smirked, lacing his fingers through Riza's and gently tugging her towards him.

"You're not on your guard in the morning…perhaps I should come in early more often."

"Perhaps you should."


Happy holidays! Many thanks to everyone who's reviewed, faved, subscribed to, or even just read this...it makes my day! May you all be bestowed with riches and wondrous things! And hopefully we all will get what we really want for Christmas this year...Royai! (Please?)