Young Lovers: A Royai FanFic

Disclaimer: I don't own FMA… It is annoying to constantly write that… .

And now time for some response to reviewers:

Lt. Hawkeye: Hurray, you've come back for more! -

Tsunade-chan: I'm glad you found it interesting! I wanted to make Hughes crazy casual D and I'm apologize for being mean. XD I just had to save it for later.

Frip-Ouille: Here's your update. XD I hope you like it!

Xeledhwenx: Yes Crystal will have things happen, don't you worry.

Unexpection: Sorry I just had to shout in triumph. Here's your precious chapter. -

Don'tbreakme: Sorry if this feels kinda slow. I really wanted to keep it a long one.

Chapter 3: Park Bench

Riza smiled once she noticed the park up ahead. Hayate seemed to be excited too. "Hey Hayate…? Why don't we go to the park and play around?" The puppy replied with an excited bark and the frantic wagging of his tail. How cute. This park's location is nice too. I never made any turns which means it is just a straight walk back to my house. This works out perfectly! Riza bent down to pat the puppy on his head and started running with him towards the park's open fields.

"Oh the park always looks nice!" Crystal beamed as she stretched out on the park bench she sat on with Roy and Maes. She looked over at the boys, who didn't seem interested in what she had to say. After a long silence, she began to nudge Roy's shoulder.

"Ow! Crystal, what's wrong?" Roy edged away from her and bumped into Maes. "C'mon, we came here because you wouldn't quit nagging. What more do you want?"

Crystal scoffed and stood standing in front of the boys. "You never seem to come up with good ideas anyway… Why shouldn't we do something nice?" Roy and Maes exchanged glances and sighed. Suddenly Roy felt himself being lifted from the bench. He looked behind him and there was Crystal, holding onto his arm. Next thing Maes saw was Roy being dragged away by her.

"Hey Crystal, what's the big idea? What about Maes?" Roy was finally able to tug away from Crystal's grip. He had a look that make anyone nervous, but not her.

"He's the problem. Why don't you ever take me anywhere alone anymore? He always has to come along, like an annoying third wheel!" She crossed her arms in front of her and turned around. She was tired of having the best friend tagging along everywhere.

"He's my friend and I like spending time with him." Roy was starting to get angry. "He understands me a whole lot more than you do!" He took a breath. Did he regret what he said? Of course not. Honestly, he was getting a little tired of her. Her attitude went from tempting to bossy. So he did not pay attention when she started walking away. However, he did sigh once she left. "That's the fourth fight this month. We should really have a talk." Roy scuffed the ground with his heel and started walking back to where Maes was.

Stretching out on the bench, Maes lay down on. He shook his head and shrugged. Roy really needs to learn some values. How else is he going to find his ideal girl? Maes must've fallen asleep for an hour before waking by something pouncing onto his lap.

"Ooof!" He immediately stood up and looked down at his lap. There was a puppy there, a small white puppy. Maes noticed there was a stick in its mouth. "Hey there pup, did you want to play? I have no problem with it but you shouldn't wake up a napping person."

The puppy put the stick in his hand and barked. "You don't understand do you? Alright, we'll play until Roy gets back." Just as he was about to throw the stick, he heard a voice call in his direction.

"Excuse me! I'm sorry, that's my dog."

Maes looked up ahead and saw a girl running towards him. Aww, she looks cute. The girl's white dress was blowing up a bit from her running. It didn't show much, only up to her knees. The puppy noticed the girl and started running towards her. She picked up the dog and walked up to Maes.

"I'm sorry if my dog bothered you, sir. I threw that last stick a little too far." She bowed her head down politely, some of her blonde hair brushing in front of her face. It only took seconds when she noticed that the young man was laughing. She lifted her head back up and looked confused. "What's so funny?"

Maes was rolling around on the bench, laughing like he hadn't in a long time. "You called me 'sir.' Look at me! I don't look any older than you do. What's your name?"

She smiled. "Oh I'm sorry. I'm missing my manners. My name is Riza Hawkeye. Who might you be?"

"Maes. Maes Hughes." She's certainly an oddball. Why haven't I seen her around before…? Wait, unless… "So, are you new in town?"

Riza immediately blushed and looked down at her sandals. Oh my god! Is it really that obvious? I might not fit in so easily. "Um… well, yes. I just came into town yesterday. Is it that noticeable?"

Maes stood up, placed his hand on her shoulder, and smiled. "Let's just say your manners tipped me off. You should relax. You seem like a good person." He sat back down on the bench and motioned for Riza to join him. She followed, grabbing the stick that Maes still held. She smiled threw the stick. Hayate squirmed out of her arms and darted after the elusive stick.

They started talking about many things. Riza told him where her last home was and a few things about herself. Occasionally she would throw Hayate's stick again. Maes introduced himself a bit more and commented on a few of her hobbies, the guns in particular. The time seemed to fly by so quickly.

Roy was about to get back when he noticed a small white dog running towards the bench. A dog? He started walking a little faster to the bench and noticed that Maes was not alone. He was sitting, talking, and laughing with a very pretty girl with blonde hair. The girl noticed the dog coming back and she patted it on the head before taking the stick and throwing it. Naturally, she began talking with Maes again.

Roy didn't notice how long he must've stood staring at them, namely the girl. Wow, she's pretty. Why haven't I seen her around before? Has Maes been hiding this girl from me? Well, why don't we find out? He lifted his hand up and called out, "Hey Maes!"

His friend looked in his direction and waved. Riza noticed this and also turned to see who he was talking to. There was another boy standing a few feet away. His black hair made him look mysterious, or at least that's what she told herself. Roy came closer as Maes signaled him to join them.

"Hey there you are Roy! Where's Crystal?"

Roy suddenly felt like hitting his dear friend over the head. Great. Now this girl will think I have a girlfriend. Well, we haven't broken up but we're as good as over. "Um, she left. We had a fight."

"A fight huh? Sorry to hear it. On another topic, I made a friend." He gestured to Riza, who was politely waiting in place. "Riza Hawkeye this is my best friend Roy Mustang."

Riza stood up and bowed down. "It is nice to meet you Mr. Mustang."

Roy looked taken back. MR. Mustang? Is she formal or what? He looked at Maes who covered for her. "Um, she's been raised with strict manners."

Riza stood straight again only to have Roy's hand almost poke her in the eye. "It's nice to meet you too, Riza. You can call me Roy." His eyes seemed to reflect something Riza couldn't understand.

Riza took his hand and shared a polite handshake. She noticed he had a watch on and also glanced at the time. 15:45 Her military-raised mind deduced. Oh no! I need to get back home! Immediately letting go of his hand, she called Hayate and put the leash back on her dog. She looked back at Maes and Roy, both looked equally baffled.

"I'm sorry. I need to get back home. I shouldn't be out for so long. It was nice meeting you both." She bowed down once more before running off, tugging her puppy along.

Roy and Maes watched Riza run off until she turned a corner at the park's gates. Finally, Roy spoke up. "She was a weird one. Cute, but weird."

"Roy, don't say things like that. You have a girlfriend anyway." Maes yawned. He really was looking forward to a nap, but that dog had other plans for him.

His friend did not reply. All he did was sit down on the bench next to him. They started talking after a few minutes until it was almost six. They both stood up and took their own separate ways home.

Author's Notes: Well this time you'll really have to wait, school has made me busy so I haven't been able to even start Chapter 4. There we go! Roy and Riza meet! It was brief and I noticed that. After all, it was intentional! They weren't meant to get better acquainted there anyway. Heehee "darted after the elusive stick." I'm still giggling at that phrase. XD Reviews please!

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