Disclaimer: I still do not own "Full Metal Alchemist" or any of it's characters portrayed in my story. Also, I still have no plan of making money from this story.

Warning: The story is still clean, but in later chapters, it main contain lemons. For this purpose, I advise you to be careful while reading my story. Also, the offer still stands. If I catch you stealing my story, I'm going to steal your teeth. Deal?

Authors Note: At this point in the story, Roy has asked Riza out. Riza said yes. Now, to see what happens before, and during, their date.

As they arrive at the office, they walk in together. Secretly, they want to hold each other's hand, but they know they would be too obvious. Being seen together, it would bring them trouble. They decided that they would tell everyone about them being together, but when the time was right. Not now, for it would just cause trouble. Roy walked into his office with a beaming smile on his face, and Havoc saw it.

"So, they're finally going out, are they?" He thought to himself. "It took them long enough, even if it means not being with Hawkeye, I have to be happy for them. Oh well, one day, I'll get a girl of my own."

Fury and Falman also noticed the Colonel's unusual behavior, and the smile he and Hawkeye both had. They turned to each other, and smiled. They knew what was going on. It seemed everyone who knew Roy Mustang and/or Riza Hawkeye knew they were dating. Roy and Riza, however, were unaware of this awareness.

They started doing paperwork like there was no tomorrow. Roy and Riza finished the work, and by 5:45, they were done. Riza told Roy she'd see him later, and went home. Roy, on the other hand, decided to walk around the office, for his old buddy. Finally, Roy found him. Maes Hughes, the man that Roy trusted with his life. Roy pulled Maes aside, and made sure no one was watching, before telling him about what happened.

"So, you and Hawkeye are dating now," Maes said casually. "It really took you guys long enough. Judging by the way people have been acting, I'd say all of your subordinates, which include, but is not limited to: Falman, Breda, Fury, Havoc, and Elric, know about this."

"Who do you say Elric?" Mustang replied. "And why do you think all of my men know about Hawkeye and me?"

"Well, Roy, let me be frank with you on this. Everyone saw how you were today. Happy, nice, and actually working, but also, you had a smile on your face the whole time. Miss Hawkeye, she also did her work swiftly, and had a smile on her face as well. I was wondering when you guys were going to admit your feelings to each other, but now I wonder when you're going to admit this new development."

"I see. Well, I do love her Maes, and she knows it. I have a dinner date to attend to in about an hour and ten minutes, so I must be off. Have to get ready, you know."

"I understand. Good luck Roy, and remember, make her happy."

"I will."

Mustang went home, and started to get ready for that night's date. He found a suit, and a tie, neither of which he had ever worn. He decided that those would work for tonight's date. He went to the bathroom, and took a shower. He almost took his skin off with the soap, because he was pressing so hard. He thought that he had to be absolutely perfect for this date.

Riza, on the other hand, was almost ready, but not relaxed at all. She fed Black Hayate his dinner, and told him about her feelings for Roy. Hayate listened attentively to Hawkeye. He could tell she found some reason for living. She even confessed one thing to Hayate. The most important thing she had ever told her loving companion. The thing she said was "The only reason I stay in the military, and the only reason I do not quit it, is because I have someone I must protect. That person, Hayate, is Roy Mustang." Hayate looked as if he had a smile on his face. He knew Riza and Mustang were destined to be, but, as a dog, he could nothing to help the two get closer together.

The time was 6:45, and Roy was becoming impatient. He got dressed, and got ready to pick up Riza. He got in his car, and it felt as if his heart were in his throat. He started the car, and drove to Riza's. Upon arrival, he was five minutes early. He decided to try and prepare for the date. In his mind, he went over what to say. Finally, he got the nerve. He walked up to Riza's doorstep, trying to be causal, but he tripped, and almost fell. Regaining his composure, he rang the doorbell.

Hawkeye walked out and looked stunning. Wearing a long, black dress, that stopped just above her ankles. She was wearing three inch heels, and surprisingly, it went well with her blonde hair. Her blonde hair, which Roy enjoyed seeing, was not up, but let loose. Her blue eyes, blonde hair, and clothing went together perfectly. As she walked out of her house, Roy offered her his arm. She gladly locked arms with his, and walked with him to the car. Roy opened the door for his female companion.

"Thank you, Roy," Riza said to Mustang.

"You're welcome," Roy said casually. "By the way, did you know you look absolutely stunning in that dress?"

"Oh Roy, I wore it just for you."

"Is that so?" He asked grinning.

"Well, if you think I look so good in this dress, imagine me in a miniskirt."

"I think you look better just how you are now, Riza."

"Why, thank you, Roy."

"It's not a problem. I have planned on where to go."

"And where would that be?"

"The most exotic restaurant in the city, Palms, that's where."

"I've never been there, but I've heard of it. Sounds like a good place to eat."

"It is. The food is the highest quality you can find around these parts. Shall we go?" Roy then kissed her cheek.

"Yes, I would love to," Riza said, and kissed him back.

On the drive to the restaurant, Roy couldn't help but think about Hawkeye. He kept looking over, amazed by her beauty. Roy couldn't figure our just what he had done to deserve this, but he was happy he did.

"I've noticed you looking over at me this whole ride, Roy. Is anything the matter?" Hawkeye asked.

"I was just distracted by your beauty. That's all." Roy blushed as he said this.

"Roy, you sure do know how to sweet talk a woman," Riza said, blushing as well.

"That's only when I talk to a sweet woman."

"Really now, is that so?"

"Yes, it is. Oh, by the way, we're here."

Roy parked the car in a VIP space, and his door was opened by a butler, as was Riza's. When Roy said they had good service, he wasn't kidding. Roy and Riza locked arms again, and Roy escorted Riza up to the lobby, where a waiter served him and Hawkeye immediately. They took their seats as a nice, quiet, table in the back. Roy kissed Riza's hand, and let her sit. She sat, and started looking at her menu.

"You know, the lobster here is quite good," Roy said.

"You know, lobster is expensive as it is, so I am sure it would cost a lot more here," Riza replied.

"Money is no object, and you are worth every penny."

"And why is that?"

"Because, you have graced me with your beauty, and I should repay you."

At that, Riza leaned forward, and kissed Roy. Roy, being as nervous as he was, kissed back, but was scared. He didn't want to mess things up with Riza on their first date. If all was to be known, this was Roy's first kiss. He may have flirted with many girls, but he had always blown them off. This was Roy's first date, first kiss, and first love. Many things were new for him, as well as for Hawkeye. This was her first kiss, date, and love as well. Riza joined the military at the age of 17, and before then, she had lived a secluded life. After joining the military, she decided it would be improper to start relations.

A waiter came five minutes later to take their orders. Roy and Riza both ordered the lobster, and waited patiently for their meals to arrive. Roy was making sure he didn't screw things up, no matter what he had to do. After about half an hour of idle chatter, two steamed lobsters showed up at the table, and Roy and Riza looked at the size of them. They both thought to themselves "How in the world am I going to finish this?" Roy started eating, and asked Riza about family, and home life. Riza had never been too open with things of this matter.

"Well, Roy, when I was twelve, my mom was taken as a hostage by a band of thugs. I have not seen her since that day. That is why I began my training with pistols. To protect myself, I must have skill with something. Marksmanship has been a natural talent of mine for many years."

"I see. It must have been hard growing up without your mom. How'd you take it?"

"Well, at first, I cried a lot, and refused to respect authority. I blamed society for what happened to my mom. I shouldn't have, but I did."

After about an hour of talking, and eating, Riza was tired, and Roy could tell. He offered to take her home, but she asked if she could go to his place. Roy, being the gentleman he is agreed to let her stay. He said he'd sleep on the couch, and that she could have the bed. Hawkeye said she didn't want to be a burden, and said they could share the bed. She said she wouldn't mind. At this, Roy was happy, and decided to go. He paid for their meal, which neither of them was able to eat even half of. Roy and Riza walked out to the car, having a good laugh. Little did they know, Breda, Falman, Fury, Havoc, and Hughes had been spying on them the whole night.

To be continued…