Disclaimer: I do not own "Full Metal Alchemist" or any of the characters portrayed in this story. Also, I do not intend to make money from this story. Also, this story has nothing to do with ASRoyMustang or ASRizaHawkeye.

Warning: This story may contain lemons later on down the road. I am not sure yet. The story may have alternative endings. But, please, if you are offended by lemons, you should read with caution. Also, I warn you: Steal my story, and I steal your teeth.

Authors Note: In this chapter, Roy and Riza tell each other they have feelings for one another. See what happens in this chapter. Thank you for reading.

- Zackislord (Zack Finley)


Roy was sitting in the office, doing paperwork, as usual, under Hawkeye's watchful eye.

"Riza, please, you don't need to watch me as I do my work. You can go home, and I'll finish it up," Said Roy.

"Sir, I know you better than that. You are the type of person to slack off whenever possible, and I know not even ten seconds after I walk out that door, you will walk out it, too," Replied Riza.

"Yes, maybe you're right Hawkeye."

"I know I am, sir."

Roy goes back to doing his work. About fifteen minutes later, he lets out a huge yawn. Not able to concentrate, he decides to start idle chatter with Hawkeye.

"So, Riza, what do you like to do when you're not looking over my shoulder?"

"Well, sir, I like to play with Black Hayate, and relax."

"I see. What are your motives for staying in the military?"

"Sir, I have my reasons, but they're personal, so I don't want to share them with you, if you don't mind."

"I understand. It's ok."

"Sir, it's getting late. Maybe we should call it a night."

"I was hoping you'd say that."

Roy goes home that night, and dreams, as he has for a few weeks now, of Riza Hawkeye. In his dream, he sees Hawkeye, and himself, standing in an alter, getting married. You see, Roy has a crush on Riza, and is dying to tell her, but he knows that it is improper for a military officer, such as himself, to date another, such as Hawkeye. Roy decides that it is a pain he has to live with, and continues sleeping.

Riza is faced with a similar conflict. She has a crush on Roy, but is afraid he does not share the same feelings. And, as a devoted soldier, she is afraid of being caught. The way she longs to have Roy in her arms, it's something she's dying to have.

The next day at work, Riza sees Roy come into the office. She puts on a big smile, and greets him fondly. Roy, not late, like he usually is, take a seat at his desk, and gets right to work.

"Hello, sir. How was your rest last night?"

"Well, I've been having dreams that get in the way of a full night's sleep, but I don't mind. The dreams are worth it."

"What are they about, sir?"

"I'll tell you, but only if you'll have lunch with me today. Is that a deal?"

"Yes, sir, it is."

"Good. How about, shall we say, noon?"

"That sounds good with me, sir."

Roy sits in his office, trying to do his paperwork, so he can impress Hawkeye, but the minutes drag on like hours, and the hours like days. Riza wonders to herself what could be wrong with Mustang. He came to office at 9:00 am, which he never does. He was on time, and he offered me lunch. Something is definitely bothering him then. Finally, noon arrives.

"Well, Riza, are you ready to go?"

"Yes, sir, but I have something to ask you."

"And what would that be?"

"Well, I want to know if something's bothering you."

"Like what?"

"Well, you came into the office on time, you offered me lunch, and you actually attempted doing paperwork. Something's bothering you, and I'd like to know what."

"I'll tell you over lunch."

Roy, being the gentleman he is, opens the door for Riza, and follows her out of the office. He walks by her side, swiftly and calmly. As they walked to the car, Roy opened the car door for Riza. She got in, and Roy got in the other side. He started driving.

"So, what kind of food do you like?" Roy asked her.

"Pretty much anything," replied Hawkeye.

"Then, are you up for American?"

"Sure."

They pulled into the parking lot of an American Restaurant. Roy got out of the car, opened Hawkeye's door, just like a butler would do. They headed to the entrance of the restaurant. As they entered, someone walked up with menus in their hands.

"Hello Colonel. You want your usual spot, I take it."

"Yes, I would, and thank you Helen."

"It's not a problem, sir."

Roy and Hawkeye take their seats, and are handed menus. Hawkeye looks through her menu, and decides she wants a cheeseburger and French fries. Roy tells her that's a good choice, and that he'll have the same.

"Ok, sir, time to tell me what's wrong, and what your dreams are about."

"Well, Riza, don't shoot me for telling you," he said jokingly. "Well, here it goes. Riza, my dreams, they've been about you. For the past couple weeks, you've been the only thing on my mind."

"Sir, you're not joking with me, and you?"

"No, Riza, I'm not. That was why I came in on time, and did my work. I was trying not to think of rejection. The rejection I think I'll face from you. Also, I offered you lunch, so I could do this. Riza, will you go out with me?"

Riza felt herself blush furiously. She never thought that Roy Mustang, Colonel in the military, stationed at Central Headquarters, would ask her out. She was so excited, and so happy, but had trouble with her reply.

"Roy, it's against military policy, but yes, I will go out with you. In fact, if truth be told, I've had a huge crush on you as well. I've just been too afraid to say anything, for fear of being laughed at."

"Riza, you know me better than that. I would never laugh at you. I'm glad you said yes, to letting me take you out. How about we have dinner, tonight, around 7:00?"

"I know, sir. It's just that, like you said you were afraid of me rejecting you, I was afraid of you rejecting me. It's just the way I am, Roy. As for dinner, 7:00 sounds great. You know my address, do you not?"

"Yes, Riza, I know your address."

The food arrives, and they start to eat, both happy that they are with the other. After eating, Roy leans forward, and kisses Hawkeye on the cheek. Hawkeye, a little surprised, kisses Roy back, and says "Sir, what if someone sees us?

"I don't care who sees us Riza, I love you. Oh, and while we are not in the office, it's 'Roy,' not 'Sir,'" Roy said, whispering into her ear.

"I'm fine with that, 'Roy,'" Riza whispered back.

"Maybe we should be going. We both have work to finish, and I don't want to miss our date tonight."

"I understand. Let's go."

On the way back to the office, Roy and Riza stare into each other's eyes. Riza leans over, and kisses Roy, right on the lips. Roy, being overjoyed, kisses her back. Finally, Roy starts the car, and they go back to the office, to finish their work, and prepare for that night's date.