SE: Sorry, would have been up sooner, alas, my computer is retarded...this chapter is for Orange Singer! I tryed to do both EdWin and EdRizaFriendship at once...don't know how it turned out...

December 8th - Snowball Fight -

It was a beautiful morning in the country. Snow had fallen the night before leaving a blanket of white on the ground and trees. The entire atmosphere was of peace and quiet, with one exception.

The Rockbell house.

Already there were people up and around. Al in the kitchen with Fury and Falman, Roy in the living room reading with Riza cleaning a gun next to him. Pinako, Havoc, Brenda, And Winry still asleep. Ed was staring out the window. While this may seen to be quiet, it was not. Fury and Falman were talking quite loudly while Al banged around trying to fix breakfast. Riza was making a fair amount of noise with her clinking gun parts. Roy and Ed were the only quiet ones awake. That in itself was a surprise…

Ed was sulking a little to be truthful. Roy and the rest decided to come over for the break they had for Christmas…something Ed didn't need. Before Christmas he was determined to give Winry a real kiss. And he did not exactly want an audience of all his co-workers. Much less Mustang…

Al finished breakfast and woke up the rest of the house. Ten minutes later the all got situated and ate. During which Riza noticed the small, quick glances going between Edward and Winry. She gave a knowing grin. After eating she called Edward over to a empty corner of the house.

"You want everyone out of the house for a while, correct." she stated as soon as no one was looking. Ed's eyes showed he was confused, so Riza clarified, "You want to be alone with Winry for a bit." His eyes got bigger.

"Umm…yeah, but I don't think every one will be too keen on going outside." He back up a bit at the cat-like grin on Riza's face.

"Don't worry, They'll be out." she replied mischievously. Then turned to the crowded room and cocked her gun. Everyone quieted and respectfully look at the gun happy woman. Roy was brave and asked what she wanted. She told them all to get their asses outside, now, else be very…religious….in a -bullet-holy way. Needless to say, they scrambled like bunnies from a fox. A very evil fox with a gun.

As Winry passed by she was grabbed by the scruff of her neck, "Except you, Miss Rockbell." She turned and was the last one out. Leaving Edward and Winry alone.

Ed grinned and walked her over to the kitchen door way. Winry looked at him in confusion, "What's going on Ed?" he simply smiled all out and pointed above them. She looked up. There, hanging innocently, was about three pounds of mistletoe. Winry glanced back to Ed.

"Overkill?" they both laughed at Ed's enthusiasm.

"Maybe a little…" with that he pulled her in to a kiss. Long and passionate, full of his love for her, and visa-versa. From that they moved to the couch to cuddle a bit. A few minutes passed and there was a loud 'thud' on the window. They went over to look, and turned to each other in surprise.

Al, Pinako, Roy and the rest of them…were having a snowball fight. And seemed to be enjoying it. The two lovebirds grinned and went out to join them, them meaning Riza's team.

All were forced inside when they got too wet and cold to continue. Well half of them at any rate, needless to say, Riza's team won the fight. Ed and Riza volunteered to make coco for everyone.

"Hey, Riza."

"Yes, Edward?"

"Thanks, for today, for the time with Winry."

Riza smiled a tiny smile, "You're welcome, Edward, its what friends are for, Merry Christmas."

"You too, and thanks again." he grinned and took a tray of coco into the others.

SE: I am on a roll! these chapters AREN'T prewritten, ya know!! I sit every day after school and type for you all, because I love you all!!! even those who don't review.* hint, hint, wink, wink.*