A/N: Roy might seem a little OOC in this chapter. You also see a side of mean nasty Riza. )

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Chapter 4

"Hawkeye?"

"Co-Colonel? What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

"I could ask you the same thing."

"It's my day off remember? I just came here to relax, like you said I should. But now I can't because of two things: one, it's too expensive; and two, you're here. So tell me again why you're here?" Riza said sounding a little distressed.

Roy couldn't believe that his lieutenant, the woman with the no nonsense attitude and always armed with guns, was this beautiful, curvaceous woman standing in front of him. And in a spa, too. He was so surprised that he forgot that he was the one who ordered her to take a few days off. This can't the same woman who was in my office yesterday. But still, she looks damn good.

"Colonel!" Riza was furiously blushing, realizing that Roy was staring at her body.

"I…uh…well, the thing is…" Roy stammered looking down at Hayate who was sitting in front of him. I can't tell her the real reason I'm not at work. She'll think I'm a wimp for not being able to handle some stupid pile of paperwork. But I can't lie to her either. She knows me too well to know that I'm lying.

"Well?" Riza demanded, finding the sight of her usually confident superior officer stumbling over his words quite amusing. He looks like a little kid who got into trouble and is trying to explain what happened. It's so cute!

Roy looked up and saw a slight smile on his Lieutenant's face. She's making fun of me! He became annoyed and said, "Well, I decided to take a few days off, too. It's been so stressful these past couple of months, hasn't it, Lieutenant? I deserve a break seeing as I haven't had one in a long time." He smirked.

"Hmmph! Fine then! Do whatever you want. Come on Black Hayate. We're leaving now." Riza scooped up Black Hayate in her arms, and started toward the door. As she was leaving, Roy heard her mutter, "So much for a great day."

Roy felt guilty and a bit of pity, the same emotion he felt yesterday. He didn't mean to ruin her day. He remembered how there was a tinge of disappointment of in her voice when she found out how much it would cost. Then, suddenly remembering he had a coupon for two at the spa, he stood up and grabbed her arm just before she walked out the door. "Hawkeye… Riza, I know you wanted to go here and relax and all. And you can. I'll pay for you. Well, I won't be paying for you. You see, I have this 'buy one get one free' kind of coupon. And I was wondering if you'd like to join me, you know, as a sorry gift for ruining your day. It could be fun, you know…"

Riza stared at him, a smile tugging at her lips. Here was the great Roy Mustang, Flame Alchemist and womanizing playboy, babbling about what kinds of things people do at spas and begging for forgiveness, when he's usually calm and collected.

What am I going on about? Why am I babbling? And to Hawkeye? I mean, it's only Hawkeye. Why and how is she making me go on about who knows what? Roy thought.

Riza looked at him go on. Wow, the great Roy Mustang. Going on about things I don't really care about. It's so funny that it's cute. I should accept the offer. No, I shouldn't after the way he mocked me... Hmph. That womanizing jerk. He probably already has a date, anyways, probably with that skanky airhead at the flower shop. He deserves someone with ambition and true loyalty to him. Someone like me. Not like those self-centered slu—

"…so will you please accept my offer. I'm really sorry!" Roy looked at Riza, his dark eyes begging for forgiveness and mercy. Riza saw that he truly meant it. Her gaze softened as she looked into his eyes and she melted. Damn him. Why and how does he make me let my guard down? Say no, Riza! Say no! Riza was about to say no, but when she looked into those pools of darkness of his, something in her heart made her choose to disagree with what her mind said.

"Okay," she finally said. Roy's eyes lit up and smiled. "But I'll have to go home and pack first. Not to mention, drop Hayate off."

"Oh, right! I have to pack up and take care of other things," Roy said. Like canceling that date with the girl from the flower shop. What's her name again? "Well, I'll meet you here in an hour, okay?"

"Yeah, sure," Riza started walking away when he called out.

"Riza!" She turned around and saw Roy blushing. "You look very pretty in that dress."

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