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A/N: I'm back! Sorry I haven't updated for so long. My family went on vacation and I didn't have anytime to update. It was really inspiring and I have a ton of ideas to help the story along. I probably won't be updating quite as fast because I'm hoping to be working of longer chapters. Reviewers rock, so keep it up!

It's Strange

"And the day just got worse from there," Roy put his head in his hands. He was at the bar after work with Hughes. "She just kept bringing me more and more paper. Everythime I tried to talk to her she would just go get another stack. I finally just gave up and started signing like crazy."

"And that's when I walked in. You were surrounded by stacks of paper four feet tall. It would've been hilarious but Hawkeye gave me a death glare as soon as I walked in," Hughes stretched. "It was all for fun so why is she so angry at you?"

Roy shifted uncomfortably. "Well…um…you see…"

"Roy…" he poked his best friend on the shoulder. "You can tell me. I won't get mad."

"I kind of told her that I wanted to make things easier for her," he mumbled.

"You did WHAT," Maes screeched earning them glances from everyone else in the room. "No wonder she's mad at you! But that still doesn't explain how she found out about our deal."

"You know Hawkeye, Maes. She's got that woman's intuition thing."

"Boy if I ever did that to Gracia…but I never will! I love her with all my heart and soul! Want to see pictures of her and Elysia?" he asked already reaching into his pocket.

"That's okay," Roy said waving in a vague direction. "I just need to know, what to do now?"

"Well you could-"

"Why am I asking you? You're part of the reason I'm in trouble. I'll go ask someone else." Mustang dragged himself towards the door.

"If you want any advice I'm here," Maes called after him. "Well it looks like I have an apology to make."

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Roy walked down the street with a frown marring his handsome face. Still he was assaulted by girls wanting a date. He just told them all he was busy, wondering why they wanted to date him. He sighed falling into an even deeper gloom. 'I used to be perfectly happy with them. But now it seems like some things missing. They don't have the right…personality. The right ideals. Damn Hughes, he must be rubbing off on me.'

He was about to wander around a rather crowded corner when he bumped into someone. "Oh sorry kid I didn't see you," he said distractedly.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL YOU COULDN'T SEE UNDER A MICROSCOPE!"

"Brother, please calm down," Roy heard the familiar voices of the Elric brothers.

"Oh hey Fullmetal."

"'Oh hey.' That's all you have to say to me!" Ed muttered some thing along the lines of 'bastard Colonel.'

"Um sorry I ran into you," Roy shrugged.

Ed took a step back, eyes wide. Then he grabbed Mustang's arm and dragged him into the nearest store with happened to be a flower shop. Ed turned sharply on his heel and stared hard at him. "What's wrong with you?"

"I don't have any idea what you're talking about Fullmetal." He picked up a bouquet of Calla Lilies, his favorite flower, smiled a small smile then put them back down.

Ed shook his head, "Why're you acting like this. You're usually an arrogant bastard."

"Thanks Fullmetal," he said mockingly. "Well if you really want to know…"

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Ed snickered. "No wonder you're acting like this." He snickered again and shook his head. "Pathetic."

"Well do you have any ideas?" Roy asked impatiently. 'Why do I keep asking?'

"Hold on a second," Ed tapped his foot. 'Hmm, I have to put myself in his shoes…' He tried to imagine what would happen if he ever did that to Winry. He flinched involuntarily. Then he shuddered. "Okay, Colonel," Ed started to explain waving his arms around. "You need to find a way to apologize without getting hurt. Hawkeye is normally trigger happy, but when she's angry I can only imagine. So send her a card or something."

"Brother, I'm not sure that's a good idea." Al edged into the store, trying not to knock anything over with his bulky body. "The Colonel should just talk to her."

"Ya ya Al," Fullmetal waved a hand at his brother. "Anyway we've got to catch a train. Good luck Mustang." Ed ran out of the shop snickering like an idiot.

"Wait for me!" Al shuffled out onto the street, leaving Roy standing alone.

"Send her a card," he mused. He glanced at the lilies and grinned.

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Black Hayate barked and tugged at his leash, trying to chase a squirrel. Riza shook her head as if to wake herself up. 'I have to stop thinking about him. He's never going to do anything for me,' she thought bitterly. She sighed, "Come on, Hayate, let's go home." The puppy gave one last longing glance at the squirrel then turned towards home.

As they walked through the park, Riza saw Hughes. He waved and started heading towards her. 'Oh no,' Hawkeye mentally groaned. But Maes dept walking to her oblivious to her thoughts.

"Sir," Riza saluted.

"There's no need for that Riza, we're off duty," Maes smiled. "Hello Black Hayate," he patted the dog's head.

"Sorry si- Maes," Riza apologized. "I'm not used to seeing you away from work."

"Ya I know," Maes scratched his head. "Actually I wanted to tell you something. I talked to Roy today." Hawkeye visibly stiffened. "And I suppose I'm somewhat to blame for what happened. I wanted to apologize."

Riza frowned," It's not your fault Roy's an idiot."

Hughes snorted," Maybe it's not but I made up the bet. Why don't you let me treat you to a great dinner with my family sometime?"

"I appreciate that, thank you." Hayate tugged at his leash impatiently.

"It looks like he's ready to go home so I won't hold you up any longer." Hughes glanced around and shoved something into her hands. "Here and make sure you give them back, okay?" Without waiting for an answer he hurried away.

Riza looked down and saw and album. Briefly she wondered if she should open it but curiosity got the better of her.

On the inside was page after page of Elesia pictures. Riza smiled and tucked the album under her arm.

She and Black Hayate walked through the park, passing a small ice cream shop. The owner waved and Riza nodded her head.

Soon enough they reached her apartment building. Riza decided to climb the stairs, seeing as she sat at a desk all day. Hayate whimpered as they walked passed the elevator. "Come on boy. It's only seven flights of stairs." He whimpered again then followed along tail between his legs.

As the seven flights passed by Riza found her thoughts slipping back to Roy. 'I bet that big ass doesn't even apologize. That stupid, mangy-'she stopped thinking abruptly when she pushed open the heavy door to her floor.

By her door were beautiful red flowers. She reached down to pick them up and saw a card. On it was a hastily scribbled not that said,

"I'm sorry,

Roy."