I am so sorry, guys. There was a lot of stuff that happened, from losing a computer, to moving states, to working several jobs at once, and so much more. I had to actually rewrite this entire chapter. I don't even remember what it was going to be originally, but enjoy. So, after just over a year, here is the next chapter.
-Also, felt the need to go ahead and add what I wrote shortly after, because it wrapped up so nicely as a very short thing. The last few paragraphs are... Sort of hot and heavy, but not really. So, there's that warning.
Roy stared at Riza. Riza stared at the floor. It took several minutes of heavy silence before she spoke in a whisper. "Sir, you should go home. It is inappropriate for you to be here so late."
Shakily, he rose to his feet. Regardless of his mind not feeling the affects of alcohol, his body protested with a dizzy spell and he sat back down. Dark eyes watched her face as she avoided looking at him. "Riza, please come here… We need to talk about this. It isn't just going to go away."
She shook her head in a violent protest, "I've made up my mind. Your goal is more important right now than a bastard child with your subordinate. You cannot change this, Roy. I'm sorry."
"Lieutenant, come sit down before I drag you over here and force you to."
Riza hesitated, debating on whether or not he would actually do it. In his intoxicated state, she decided that it was safer to just do as he asked of her. Her bare feet padded quietly over the carpet as she made her way over. She mumbled something to Black Hayate and he retreated to the kitchen, where the sounds of him eating could be heard a moment later. The two humans stared at each other from the closer distance for a moment before she sat down on the opposite end of the couch.
"Good," Roy stated softly, just taking in her face. "I miss you. So much, Riza. You don't know how much this has been killing me."
The blonde shook her head gently, "I am trying to protect you. Please understand that and go home…" Her attention went to her lap, where her hands cradled her growing stomach. "I am the only one who has to take the fall for this."
"But, I want to be here for you."
"And even though I want you here, you and I have other things to be concerned with. I need you to just let this go. It will be better for everyone if this child go lives with a different family." Roy gave her a look that said he wanted to protest, but she cut him off with a glare. "There is nothing you can do. The family is coming up next week to go to dinner with me. We will go from there about the adoption. If you so much as breathe in their direction to steer them away from this, I will shoot you, Sir. And that's a promise."
He sighed, averting his dark eyes away from her hostile ones, "I wouldn't do that to you. If you aren't ready for a child, I guess you have more right to tell me to butt out and you can do what you need to…" He felt her relax slightly and he chanced a look. It was almost amazing, the difference in her body language.
She was leaned back, her shoulders finally making full contact with the couch. A hand gently rested on her stomach. The bump was much more prominent now, especially without the bulky uniform in the way. Her eyes were closed and she seemed nearly comfortable. Roy reached out to take her free hand.
"Let me help. You staying away is drawing more attention to our relationship, you know?"
Deep brown eyes met his and then darted away, "Lie. Tell them you have dinner with me or that you are helping me stay up-to-date with affairs. It's why I meet with the Fuhrer. It wouldn't be unbelievable."
Roy frowned at this, letting go of her hand, "You'd rather me lie than come see you?"
"Right now? Yes, I would. You are not going to try and influence me. My gut is telling me that you will pull something to get your hands on this kid. We both know that can't happen, Roy."
"Riza, do you have no faith in me? I told you that I wouldn't. I just want to be able to be here for you. You can't do this on your own."
The blonde raised her eyebrow, "Can't? Did you really think that is a wise choice of words?"
"Fine. Shouldn't. Is that better?"
Riza watched him for a moment before her lips crashed against his as an answer. Roy had to fight back the smirk as he gratefully kissed her back.
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Riza lost track of the time. It always happened when the love of her life took hours to reacquaint himself with every inch of her. Of course, it didn't help that she had fantasized every agonizing second of this kind of reunion. From the feeling of his hands slowly exploring her motherly curves to the passionate and adoring kisses they shared, it took her breath away.
Roy hadn't wasted time after the first kiss to find his way with her to the dark of her room. There, he cradled her face with a hand while the other found a way to bring their bodies closer. She didn't once protest as he worked her out of her nightgown and himself out of his blues he worked in. They stood huddled together, reintroducing themselves to the intimate reaches of each other's mouths for an untold amount of time, relishing in the closeness. She could feel how much the time apart had weighed on him as they kissed, and regretted every second she spent away. She was determined to make up for lost time. She was the one to tug him towards her bed, breaking the kiss only long enough for them to lay back. They cuddled close as Roy quickly returned to her lips. So much left unsaid, but understood, they began again the affair. He moved within her and she gasped with pleasure. They would rest without words while their breathing returned to normal and the kisses would start again before long. For hours, this went on until finally they had nothing left to give.
There the daylight found them, huddled and spent. Riza laid her head against Roy's chest gently, smiling quietly to herself. A tired but content sigh came from under her. This caused the woman to smile more, though she shifted to keep him from noticing.
"I missed you," he whispered softly.
"Not nearly as much as I missed you," was her quiet reply.
So, nearly worth the wait? I am about to try and work on the next chapter. It should be up within 24 hours, if everything turns out right. But, the good news is I am back in the business of torturing everyone's favorite FMA couple! Please review, favorite, and the like to let me know people are still looking forward to the exciting conclusion of this story.
