Author's Note: I do not own FMA or its characters. This is AU.
A First Dance
Riza was absolutely adorable Roy decided. She had Gracia's little cousin who was the flower girl in her lap and was speaking quietly to her. He made his way over to them, trying to avoid any of the other women who clearly wanted to dance with him. Roy might have a reputation as a flirt, but really, there was only one woman he was at all interested in. Grinning a Meredith, Roy joined her and Riza.
"Do you mind if I steal Riza from you for a dance?"
The five year old gave him a solemn look. "Will you dance with me next, Mr. Roy?"
Roy smiled. "Of course, Miss Meredith."
"Okay then." She climbed out of Riza's lap and into one of the nearby chairs.
Roy held out a hand to Riza. She took it, gathering up her long skirt in her other hand. Roy couldn't help the smile on his face as they moved out onto the dance floor. Gracia was right about the fact that he enjoyed dancing with Riza more than anyone else, and they did make a great couple on the dance floor. Riza was by far his favorite dance partner (though he would never mention that to Gracia). And they did make a wonderful pair on the dance floor. Riza might not share all of Gracia's technique, but she brought emotion to the dance that Gracia couldn't. Roy wasn't in love with Gracia.
Maybe his former partner was right. Maybe he should ask Riza to take over as his partner. Roy would certainly love to work with her. But while Riza enjoyed dancing, she had never expressed an interest in competing, and Roy didn't want to ask her to do something she wouldn't enjoy. He'd just have to think about it some more. Right now he was going to enjoy having her in his arms and dancing with her.
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