Sorry it took so long to update. I would have had it in yesterday, but I had to clean my closet and my room. And my closet is MESSY! i also had to clean the house... anyways i updated... enjoy!

Chapter 7

Riza and Roy stepped into their room. They both gasped, but for different reasons. Riza gasped at the grandness of the room. Roy gasped because he saw that there was only one of almost everything in the room. One bathroom, one closet, one loveseat, and, to his horror, one bed. They want me to share the bathroom with her? And the closet? And the couch? They expect me to sleep with her Roy glanced over at Riza's direction. He was surprised to see the creamy color of her skin. Oh, how enticingly soft they looked! He wondered why he had never noticed it before; probably because she's always under those military uniforms. Maybe the bed's not such a bad thing. I wonder how her skin feels like. Probably like—stop it, Roy! Don't you remember how she mocked you just a few minutes ago? She's Riza Hawkeye. She won't let a man like you, a playboy, touch her. She probably wants a guy that's the total opposite from you. She probably already has a guy, seeing as she's already pretty enough to get one. As that thought crossed into Roy's mind, he got jealous and angry, although he had no idea why.

Riza looked over at Roy who seemed calm and collected. But she could see his eyes, which were full of anger and jealousy? "Is something wrong, Roy?" Although that was one of the very few times she had said his name, it felt natural, as if she had been saying it so many times. She liked the sound of it, his name rolling of the tip of her tongue.

"What?" Roy stirred from his thoughts at the sound of his name.

"I said, is something wrong? You look angry. What, is the room not big enough for the great Flame Alchemist?"

She was just kidding, but Roy took it the wrong way and glared at her. "No, it's fine. But, Riza, are you sure this room isn't too big for you? I mean we could probably trade it in for a smaller room, so you could feel more comfortable in a room that looks like you can afford it." (A/N: I know… harsh. But he said it 'cuz he's still a little pissed off.) Roy regretted those words as soon as it came out of his mouth.

Riza looked at him incredulously, obvious hurt and anger spread all over her face. "It was just a joke, Roy," she whispered looking down. Roy felt immensely guilty.

"I-I'm sorry, Riza. I was still a little pissed off from the argument before. I didn't know you were joking. I didn't mean what I said."

"Then why did you say it? Even if you knew I was joking you would still be thinking the same thing."

Roy didn't say anything.

"I'm not some charity case, Roy," Riza said, her voice rising. "So what, if I can't afford things you can. It's not like I get a Colonel and State Alchemist paycheck."

"Riza, I'm sorry. I promise, I'll make it up to you. Like dinner or something."

"Why? So I can feel like a charity again? I came here to relax, Roy. And right now, I'm not feeling the least bit relaxed. In fact, I felt more relaxed before I even came here. So, I think I'll leave so I can actually be in peace." Riza picked up her suitcase and turned around to leave.

Something inside Roy made him go after her. With other girls, he would let them go because he couldn't stand when they whined and complained about the smallest things. But Riza was different from other girls. He didn't know why he didn't want her to leave. Maybe it was because he couldn't stand it when she was mad at him. She would ignore him completely unless he ordered her to do something. Or maybe because he felt really ashamed and guilty. Or maybe, it was something else…

He grabbed her hand as she turned around and hugged her, to which she gasped at. "Riza, I'm really sorry. I truly am. I don't know what made me say it, but I regret it. I know I'm apologizing a lot today, but please forgive me. I swear, if I give you a hard time again, if I ever make you mad, I'll leave. Please, Riza? Please forgive me, and stay."

Riza looked into his dark orbs, which were full of guilt and regret. She had this strange sudden urge to kiss him, to make those feelings go away. Riza, this man just offended you. Don't listen to him. He's just making it up; he'll hurt you again, her mind thought. But her heart said, Look at him, Riza. He means what he said. He cares for you. Why else would he apologize to you again? Just give him one more chance.

Riza gave in and sighed. "Fine. I'll stay."

Roy smiled, "You won't regret it, I promise."

Riza smiled back, but then blushed when she realized that she was still in Roy's arms. "Umm…Roy?"

Roy quickly took his hands off her. "Oh, sorry, I forgot."

And they stood there, uncomfortable in the silence. "I guess we should start unpacking." Riza broke the peace.

"Yeah, I guess we should."

I don't like how I ended this chapter. But review anyways, please!