"Hello, Major Hawkeye," Roy said, giving me a quick kiss.
I blushed slightly. "Brigadier General Mustang."
"The gang wants to meet up soon….I was thinking tomorrow at Madame Christmas's bar."
"Sounds good, but why are you informing me of this?"
"Because you are part of the gang therefore it is your duty to attend [with] the rest of us." Roy said and I looked at Roy closely to see any signs of this being a joke, there were none.
"Are you serious? I have to go to a host bar?" I exclaimed, glaring at him and feeling mildly disgusted.
"No matter what, we'd probably end up going to a bar. The least I can do is go to my aunt's and help her business."
"You are going to a host bar though! You have a girlfriend. Why the hell do you need to go to a host bar…and make me attend?"
"I have to go to a host bar because my aunt, who raised me, owns it. As for you Riza, you are one of the guys so that's why you have to go." He said the last part in a joking but serious manner.
"I'm one of the guys? So I guess that makes you gay then," I scoffed.
"So it does," Roy accepted shrugging, "Now get to work."
I thought about saying something then decided I really should work. That man can piss me off more than anyone else, yet I love him with all my soul. What is wrong with me? I kept looking up at Roy while working and sometimes caught him looking at me as well. Roy's look seemed somewhat guilty as if he felt bad for making me go when I didn't want to.
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Next day
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The guys were talking amongst themselves while we stood outside the bar. Since the Promised Day, we still talked occasionally during lunches or whenever we ran into each other, but we haven't had a chance to actually get together. I was the only one of Roy's subordinates who went back to him after father was killed. I was about to go examine something when I heard Roy's voice say my name.
"Yes," I said absently.
"Are you okay?" he said as he turned me around to study me.
"I'm fine…just thinking"
"That seems adequate, anyway let's go inside it's starting to get cold and I think it's about to rain."
"Okay," I replied and followed him and the gang. As soon as I walked in I was pushed back with someone's arms around me.
"Riza! It's so nice to see you!"
"Vanessa," Roy exclaimed, "what are you doing surprising her like that, she could have killed you."
"Oh, calm down, Roy boy! You are so uptight. Have a little fun!" Vanessa said, releasing me from her embrace. "So, Riza, how have you been? I heard you and Roy boy are together now. I guess he's not as hopeless as we thought."
"Hey I'm right here you know!"
At the same time Falmon, Breda, and Fuery asked incredulously, "You two are dating?" The three of them looked to Havoc to see his response.
"I saw this coming; I bet Riza wears the pants in the relationship. Imagine their wedding! Riza will be in the tux and Roy will be in the dress with Riza carrying him!" He laughed to himself along with Breda while Fuery and Falmon stared blankly.
"Rizamay, am I hopeless?" Roy asked me. I twitched when he added May.
That bastard! I told him plenty of times not to call me that yet he does it anyway. "I'm not dignifying that with a response."
"Why the hell not?"
"My name is Riza or Hawkeye, not May or Rizamay."
"But lovely, your middle name is May. And though it sounds beautiful as Riza, Rizamay is so much prettier. It seems more you."
"I don't care," I said and walked over to the bar table to sit down.
"Would you like anything to drink?" Madam Christmas inquired in her husky voice.
"No, thank you. I don't drink alcohol." I said as all the guys walked over.
"Hey, that's right. I've never seen Riza drink before." Breda said
"Come on Riza why are you so against it? I bet you've never even had anything to drink before." Havoc said trying to be somewhat charming. I just rolled my eyes.
"I don't need to drink it to be against it. It is bad for your health and makes you act an idiot." Roy looked at me, offended, even though the others weren't bothered by it.
"I drink beer a lot."
"My point exactly."
"Burn!" Havoc said unsurprisingly.
"You are really cruel, you know that?" He said looking hurt. I kissed him and he looked happy for a moment then frowned, "That doesn't make me feel better."
"You are really sensitive…have you already had a drink?"
"Why are you picking on me?"
"For the same reason you pick on Edward."
"Because he's a pint-sized midget? Are you implying that I'm short?"
"No, you make fun of him because he gets so bothered by it."
"True." He said then gave up the conversation and ordered us all drinks.
I looked at my glass then at Roy, "Are you serious?"
"Huh?"
"After that entire conversation about me being none alcoholic you get me beer." I stated annoyed
"Try it for me." He asked, I looked at him blankly. "Please, Riza."
"No."
"But Lieutenant, it's just one drink. You only have to take a sip."
"I'm a Major."
"It's force of habit; give me a break."
"Fine," I said and took a small drink. It tasted similar to chocolate and I was surprised that it wasn't bitter.
"What do you think?"
"It's not bitter."
"Not all beer is. And since you've never tried it, I thought you'd prefer a milder one."
"Thanks, I guess."
Roy kissed my cheek then my lips. I was hoping for more but then he slowly pulled away. I drank a little more not really knowing what else to do. While everyone talked, I'd occasionally take small sips. The hosts started coming up to the group and several went up to Roy hogging his attention. I took a large gulp of the beer angrily then got up and sat on Roy's lap getting his attention.
"Riza, I….."
"Why aren't you spending time with me? I'm your girlfriend…not these chicks." I gestured to the hosts.
"I'm sorry, sweetheart. I didn't think you'd be offended by it. I was raised around these girls. They're my family."
I pouted, "I should count as family, too."
"Well, that would make it wrong."
"You can make it un-wrong." I said, leaning in to kiss him. He started to kiss me back forcefully.
"Roy, get a room! I'm trying to run a bar around here." Chris said, her feigned disgust made us stop and smile.
"That makes no sense." Roy said instead of talking to his aunt.
"Yes, it does. If you marry me, then we would be family."
He seemed confused. "I thought you were against marriage. You said so yourself the other day."
"People can change their mind."
"I guess."
"Mhm." I said and leaned in to kiss him but he stopped me.
"Actually, I think we should take our relationship slowly, Riza. I mean, I know that we've kissed, but…I really care about you and want to do this right. So, no taking advantage of you when you're drunk, even though you're adorable and I really want you." There was genuine care and love in his eyes.
I pouted, getting off of his lap. "Fine. I don't want to kiss you anyways."
"Then my wish works out just fine then, doesn't it?" He said with a dazzling smile.
"Can I go home yet?"
"Not by yourself. I'd be worried sick about you…Havoc, take Riza back to her apartment."
"But Ro-"
"Now!" Roy commanded
"Yes, sir." Havoc complied. Sulking, he grabbed my hand and dragged me outside. He pulled out a cigarette and lit it and the smoke got in my face causing me to cough.
"Sorry, Riza." He said, clearly still upset.
"K." I stumbled and Havoc caught my arm.
"I don't see why Roy doesn't take you home himself. You are his girlfriend, after all."
I nodded when he paused. "Riza, what do you see in Roy, exactly? Please don't get me wrong for saying this, Roy is one of my closest friends. I know he can lure any girl he wants. But, you are smart enough to resist his charm."
"He means a lot to me. And honestly, I have always been a victim of his charm, but I was simply better at resisting because I had to."
"I wish I could find a girl who cared about me as much as you care about Roy," he said, looking down. My heart momentarily ached for him.
"You'll find her, Havoc." I said, tripping yet again.
He smiled. "Thanks Riza."
The rest of the walk home was silent.
Here's the next chapter sorry it took so long. Also I'd like to inform you I have no problems with gays so please don't take that you enjoyed :)