Two halves that make a whole
Summary: Could they call it love?
Disclaimer: I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist or any of the characters, I just admire their complex relationships and deep personalities.
Written by: The Castle in the Clouds
"Sir," Riza spoke as she entered Mustang's office. A subtle smile graced her lips as she saw him passed out, his head on his desk with a pencil in hand. He had been working hard lately, signing even more papers since his promotion. On top of that he had been rallying support to return Ishval to the Ishvalans which had been equally as taxing.
Hawkeye walked up to his desk, letting the door slowly close behind her as she made her way.
"Slacking on the job." she teased to herself. Her eyes ran over him as she watched his body slowly rise and fall in sync with his breathing, the paper's edge curling as he exhaled. They had been through hell together. They were each others life, having each others back when no one else would... or could. She knew him better than herself, and she knew that he felt the same way too. It's as if they were two halves that made a whole.
Riza chuckled to herself as she plucked the pencil from Mustang's limp hand, setting it next to him. She cared about him so much, so much that when she though he had died at the hands of Lust she gave up the will to live. But they were together again. Some people would call it an unbreakable friendship, some would call it love while others would claim it to be a bond formed from war and hardships. But to her... he was her everything.
Riza smiled as she ran her fingers though his hair, careful not to wake him up. She didn't know what to call their relationship. It was more than a friendship, but love? Was that something she wanted? Something she needed? Or was it a bond that was unexplainable? No, through all of it she could only think of one word that described their relationship. Her place was at his side, and one day maybe that could be in the bond of marriage. Or maybe not. Either way, she would protect him as best as she could, because he would do the same for her.
Loyal.
