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CHAPTER 28 – The Day Ends, The Night Begins

Roy snapped out of his lovely daydream. He was on the receiving end of an abnormally large grin.

"What are you grinning like a maniac for?" Roy asked. If possible Maes' smile grew even wider.

"Oh nothing. Except that I noticed that your cheeks seem to have a little more color in them." Maes tapped in his chin in thought, "Let's see what could you possibly be thinking about…"

"Maes-" Roy threatened.

"Hmm…" Maes ignored Roy.

"Oh I know!" Maes faked enthusiastically. He scooted close to Roy and whispered into his ear evilly, "Riza."

At the mention of Riza's name, Roy couldn't hide the faint tinge of pink that arose in his cheeks.

On the other hand, Maes' smile was a mile wide.

"So I was right?" a mischievous grin sprouted across his face. Hughes watched his friend's expression intently. Who would have though, Colonel Roy Mustang, womanizer extraordinaire, blushing at the thoughts of one woman?

"Roy?" Maes poked him as his best friend stared off into space.

"Hm?" Roy replied with the tinge still there. Maes merely shook his head.

"Get your head out of the gutter man…I mean really! If Riza caught you? You'd be in a world of trouble."

Roy turned to his friend nearly appalled.

"I'm not thinking of her in that--- uh, way!" Roy sputtered. Maes gave Roy a knowing smile.

"Sure you weren't Roy."

"I wasn't!" Roy persisted. Maes studied the man in front of him and gave in.

"Fine I believe you…." Roy sighed with relief; he could still trust Maes with anything without being nosy.

"So tell me what you were day dreaming about then." Roy's expression changed for the worst. Ok so he could trust Maes to be nosy. With that thought he sighed.

"Nothing Maes. You really should-" Roy was cut off from the light click of the door handle. In that instant Roy could have sworn he heard the man beside him whimper.

The door opened slowly. A head full of black hair accompanied with steel rimmed glasses perched upon the person's nose peeked around the frame of the door. Hughes notably relaxed as the 'intruder' turned out to be only Kain Fuery and at his heels Black Hayate.

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Riza next stop was the office where she planned to check up on Roy. Knowing him he most likely hadn't gotten a thing done in the time she had been gone. Riza debated whether she should ditch her revenge or not. Revenge sounded a little more appetizing to her. Already she had captured Havoc and Breada. The torture she inflicted upon them was greatest; being tied to a flag post wasn't exactly the best way to be left. In addition huge signs were wound around their necks saying in big bold letters: I VIDEOTAPE PEOPLE.

Her distinct footsteps resounded off the walls of the nearly empty building. Reaching out for the doorknob she was surprised to be faced by no one other than Maes Hughes himself. His eyes said it all. Fear.

"Uh oh." was the only thing that was heard from Roy Mustang's unit for quite sometime….

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Promptly at 1700, Roy escorted Riza out of the military building. He then helped her into a car before climbing in himself. Driving back to his place was a quiet but enjoyable ride. Black Hayate curled up in Riza's lap while she scratched his ears as she hummed softly.

Every few moments Roy couldn't help but glance to his right to see Riza. It was an unusually warm night. As a result, Riza had taken off her military jacket and had thrown it in the back seat.

She looked beautiful in the seat beside him, where she belonged. Although in his opinion the dull light of the street lamps marred her flawless skin. Her eyes focused ahead scanning the road for any potential dangers. Her long slender fingers laced through her dog's fur, stroking it constantly. How Roy wished her skillful fingers to work their wonder on him. He shook his head firmly. He could think that. Not just yet.

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Unlocking the front door to his house, Roy ushered his lover in. Dropping their things at the door, Roy dragged himself to his room where he plopped down on the feather soft bed. Apparently Riza had followed him and in tow Black Hayate.

Suddenly Riza left the room, excusing herself to the bathroom. Roy took forever peeling off his work clothes and at the light touch on his back he stiffened.

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Riza hurriedly brushed her teeth and combed her hair out, wanting to get back to her love. Slipping into a short nightgown she had brought just for Roy, she stood back a little ways to look at herself in the mirror. She was surprised it still fit although the length was a bit short, going down to just above mid thigh. Despite the fact that it was a plain blue and cotton, she rather liked the way it felt when it brushed her body.

Gathering her belongings, Riza headed out of the bathroom where she was met by a wonderful surprise and chance for revenge.

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A/N: SURPRISE SURPRISE! 2 updates in one weekend! Aren't you proud of me? This is the 2nd to last chapter. I'm sad to see this story end but I'm also relieved that I am finally about to complete my first ever chapter fic. I hope you enjoyed this chapter so in return for my hard work all I ask is for you to review. Please and thank you!