Disclaimer: I don't own Fullmetal Alchemist, I never have and never will.

Warning: This chapter contains some sex. I will mark the beginning with ( XXX ). It will drag to the end of the chapter. So if you don't want to read the sex, then read to the ( XXX ) and then move to the next chapter. Thank you for reading and Enjoy.

To Thine Own Self Be True

Chapter 34 - The Silver Lining

After dinner they rested by the fireplace and watched the flames dance in the room.

"I'll pull out the sofa tonight so you don't have to squeeze onto the sofa again. There will be more room tonight."

Riza smiled as she rose from the sofa and began to pull the coffee table out of the way. Once she had the table pushed against the wall next to the fireplace. She stood back for a moment and smiled. The table fit perfectly there between the wall and the fireplace. And it actually looked good there.

"Thank you Roy."

"For what?"

"you just helped me redecorate."

Roy cocked and eyebrow as she walked back to him. She signaled for him to rise up and he refused.

"Fix it later, just sit and relax."

Riza did, after all the table wasn't light to move. After a few more minutes, she rose to change fore bed and left Roy alone in the living room. When she emerged from the shower, she was dressed in a silk powder blue robe which was tied in the front. Her feet were bare and her hair was down. She walked over to him and smiled.

"You can go take a shower and change..."

He smiled up at her and he left the room. She sat down on the sofa in front of the burning fire. She got thirsty quickly from the heat and took off for the kitchen to make some tea. When she returned, she saw Roy standing in the doorway of her bedroom wearing just his boxers. She rose her eyebrow and stared. All she could do was stare.

"See something you like Taii?"

Roy looked at her with a cocked head as Riza snapped back.

"Sorry, it's just I see a half naked man in my house and I don't know whether I should shoot him or put a dollar in his waist band."

Riza continued to scan Roy's body, from his chiseled chest to his nice... well... 'boxers'...

Roy saw this and took it as an opportunity to make her laugh. He smiled as he flexed his muscles like Armstrong. He turned to the left, and flexed his left arm. Riza's eyes widened. Roy then turned to the right and flexed those muscles. Riza watched in awe. Then, quickly grabbing the blanket from the sofa's back, Roy wrapped it around his body. Riza's eyes softened in sorrow.

"Awe, what a short show."

Roy smirked his playboy smile and removed the blanket quickly then wrapped himself up again. Doing so made Riza smile.

"Okay, so that was a free view preview. You want more, sign up for the membership..."

Roy smiled as Riza placed her tea down on the coffee table and approached. She stood at a distance and scanned him again, only this time he was covered by the blanket.

"Tell me... what are the options?"

She smirked as she attempted to remove the blanket from him. But he held the blanket tightly around him and took a step backwards.

"Level One costs a passionate kiss on the sofa and in turn you get twenty minutes of viewing..."

Riza played along. She crossed her right arm over her chest and placed her left elbow on that arm and rested her chin in her hand, acting like she was thinking. Roy was having too much fun with this. But, considering he was making it up as he went along, he was doing pretty good.

"Level Two the kiss AND some playing on the sofa and in turn you get twenty minutes of viewing and a massage..."

Riza's ears perked at this. It had been ten years since she last had a massage. She could go for one of those right now. She smiled and thought some more. She knew he was going further with this and she was gonna let him go on all night if he wanted.

"Level Three costs a home run... in turn you get unlimited viewing, a massage and a surprise..."

Roy smiled and leaned on the bedroom doorway, blanket still wrapped around his body.

"No Gold Memberships?"

Riza teased as she walked back and forth still watching him. Roy laughed at this comment.

"What do you think this is, PlayGirl?"

Riza laughed as she ran her hand gently over his arm. Her soft and gentle touch drove him wild. He loved the feel of her touch. It was so soft and gentle. Riza continued to run her hand over his arm until his grip on the blanket loosened from his weakness... which is her.

( XXX )

"With my military salary, I think I can afford..."

She reached into the blanket and ran her finger along his abdomen, over the waistband of his boxers. She leaned in and lifted onto her toes and pressed her lips to his.

"Level Three..."

Roy's eyes widened. He did not expect that from her this soon, but he wasn't going to complain. He smiled and opened his arms, revealing his perfect body. Riza ran her hand along the grooves on his chest. She flattened her palm over his heart and stepped closer.

"Do you take cash or check...?"

He dropped the blanket and wrapped his arms around her slender form. He pulled her into a passionate kiss and lifted her up off the floor. As he did, he hit the light switch next to the bedroom doorway and shut down the lights in the house. All that remained was the glow of the fireplace. He then re wrapped his arms around her and walked forward until she was sitting atop the sofa. She breathed deeply as she attempted to catch her breath. He smiled deeply at her and she returned the smile. The darkness consumed them as she stared into his face.

He ran a hand around her neckline and pulled his finger further down her chest until he applied enough pressure to cause the belt of the robe loosen and open. He took a step back to admire her body which was encased in a silk dark blue nightgown that had string straps. The gown came down to her thighs and the neck was low cut and showed much cleavage. Roy never knew how much Riza had, since the clothes she always wore hid her feminine figure.

The touch of his cold hand on her warm body sent chills up her spine. He quickly removed the robe and tossed it on the sofa.

"Remember, I want ALL the benefits..."

Riza sighed out as she stared deep into his eyes. He looked into her golden orbs and saw all he needed. She wanted him and he was gonna give her everything she wanted. He approached and cupped her head in his hand, encasing her in a passionate kiss.

"Don't tease me Roy..."

Was all she could say as she leaned her head back once more. Liking where this was going, he placed his hands on the back of her thighs and lifted her up into his arms. She wrapped arms behind his neck as he lifted her into his arms and walked along to the other side of the sofa where he laid down, taking her with him. He placed his head on the arm rest of the soft chenille sofa and was amazed at how well her body seamed to form fit onto his perfectly. He ran his hand gently up and down her bare arm while his other hand twisted around in her long golden hair.

Riza placed once hand behind his head, entangled in his black hair and her other was attempting to pull his hand from her hair. Soon, she gave up as that hand of his began to rub her back in gentle massaging motions. Her eyes slowly closed at the touch of his hand. She had never felt anything so good before. Sure she had a massage before, but never this good. Roy really knew what he was doing. As his hand continued to move along her back, he en expectantly found a very sensitive spot and a small giggle escaped her mouth. He rose an eye brow at the giggle and looked at the top of her head. He ran his hand over the spot again and she giggled once more, this time she lifted her head off his chest and stared back at him with a smile on her face.

"Stop that..."

She smiled. He smiled back at her and tickled her again. She slapped his hand but still giggled. He laughed at the giggle. Never before had he heard her laugh.

"Stop what...?"

He tickled her again and this time he didn't stop. He started to laugh as she attempted to stop him. She wiggled and squirmed around but the lack of room on her small sofa didn't help much. Roy moved his hand back and forth over the back corner of her left hip and she continued to squirm, laughs and giggles filling the room.

"Roy...stop...please...that...tickles...Roy...!"

She attempted to say through her giggles and she slammed her fist on his chest. One more hit and she got him good. He made a moan and smiled. She knocked the air right out of him, but not enough to stop him.

"So, you wanna play rough huh...?"

He smiled and used his other hand to restrain her and continued to tickle her with his other hand. It was such an unusual spot to be ticklish in. But he figured, that was the perfect place for her since she was an unusual girl. Riza attempted to kick with her legs but Roy was too quick for her. He restrained her legs with his and trapped both her legs between his. She still continued to squirm her body which had no effect... well except knocking Roy off his balance.

Riza's latest attempt to free herself from him knocked both on the floor. They rolled quickly off the sofa and landed with a soft thud on the carpeted wooden floor before the fire place. Riza landed on her back, and because Roy still held her in his grasp, he landed above her. But a quick adjustment he was able to prevent himself from landing on her, he placed his hands next to her head and supported himself. Riza stopped giggling, but didn't stop smiling. They stared into each other's eyes. Riza breathed deeply trying to catch her breath from the tickling. But before she could catch it, he caught it for her. He leaned down and captured her mouth in his. She closed her eyes and allowed his tongue to investigate her mouth.

There was a unique taste in his mouth, and she couldn't figure out what it was. Something she never tasted before. But what ever it was, she liked it. Her tongue was soon investigating his mouth, wanting to get more of the taste. Roy was the one to break the kiss. His arms began to get weak and he rolled over, closer to the fire, pulling Riza with him. He held her above him, only her toes touching him. his hands held her shoulders so her head was directly above his. Neither was smiling, but they were still staring at each other with a passionate stare.

"Roy..."

Riza whispered to him, but no answer came. He slowly lowered to atop of himself and wrapped his arms around her petite form. Their lips met again as their eyes closed. Some quick maneuvers and they began to ... pick wild flowers ... passionately.

A/N - Well? I didn't want it to be a sex, but I'm okay with it. Sorry if it was too long. It took me a few days to write it. I didn't want it to be too descriptive. So I changed it around. It was way to much for me, sorry. It was going to ruin the story. Enjoy anyway.

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