Chapter 11

(Okay, so I'm sneaking-ly posting this up in class (Dual enrolled for College, hells yeah!) I don't have anything better to do so I thought, might as well. Sorry got the delay and thanks for the reviews and favorite adding's ^_^)

Roy's P.O.V.

"Excuse me, Colonel. Do you know where Rin is?"

"She's not in. She left not a while ago to pick up some supplies."

"Oh… Do you know-"

"Taylor, do you want you can take a seat and wait on your sister to come back?"

"Uh…" The young woman stood before me with a slightly pink face, it's almost laughable. "All right, I see… Well, are Ed and Al here? You know, so I'll have someone to talk to, since Lynn went off with Lt. Hawkeye."

"They aren't here yet either." I looked up again from my work to see her still standing there. I sighed. She was giving me puppy-dogs eyes. It's not as effective as Elicia's but I felt like wanting to give her candy or something. "Look, I have work that needs to be done by the afternoon so if you want something then-"

"We can talk. You know about different things. Anything." She smiled. I actually gave into her request and let her proceed on. She began with asking question that involved the Ishvalan war and my flame alchemy, something I sort of predicted. In return I asked her about her alchemy. "Well, I don't have a particular art of alchemy but I would say that I've done some practice with the different elements. Mostly water and earth."

"So you're following in your sisters footsteps. That's common for siblings to be like that. You must really look up to your sister don't you?" I then saw the look she was giving me I got confused. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Oh, it's nothing really. It's just that… why do you seem so interested in Rin?" That… I did not see coming. She looked at me like she had this on her mind for some time. I just looked at her. "Don't give me that look! I just wanna know what kind of relationship you guys have. We've been here for a little less than a month now and each time I come here something between you and my sister comes up."

"Taylor, you only come by here at least once or twice out of the week. And you've only been in East City for three weeks."

"… Anyways. The thing is that I wanna know what's between you two."

"There is nothing between Rin and me." I explained to her, leaning back in my chair. "We just have a business relationship: superior and subordinate. Nothing more."

"'Superior and subordinate', huh? By the way Rin talks about you, you don't seem very superior to her." Taylor said a in a low voice so I wouldn't hear, but I did. "The point I want to get at right now is that I want you to take my sister out." Now that completely threw me off. I had almost slipped out of my chair on that one.

"You want me to take Rin out? Like on a date?" When she nodded I felt a bit unsure. Just the other day I asked Rin out on my own decision and she basically told me no. She also implied I could have another chance but this felt too soon in between.

It was also a shock that it was her sister telling me to. Her YOUNGER sister. It's usually that the younger siblings would want to keep the other to themselves.

I tried getting my cool back together. "So, you are asking me to take your sister out on a date?"

"Must I continue to repeat myself? Yes, I am asking you to date my sister." She folded her arms over her chest.

"A bit ironic to me. Why, may I ask, do you wish for me to?"

"Because, unlike most of these guys, you have some class. Even though you are a womanizer, or so I've heard. I just want Rin to go out and have some fun. Ever since she's been here it's nothing but work and errands for her to run. I just need her to relax. That's where you come in Colonel. You take her for a time of her life and she will hopefully be less of a drag."

"I see." I sat there and thought over all she had said for a minute. "All right, I'll do. And after this little talk we've had I notice a more alikeness in you and Rin."

"What is it?"

"You two have a talking thing."

She just made a face that had her resembling Tarin even more. She was about to turn around until she turned back to me. "And don't talk to her about it just yet, I'll tell her personal." She turned again then again back to me. "Oh! And I since its Friday, the date will be tomorrow." She then did her double turn thing once more. "And one last thing… If whatever happens after this date changes you guys relationship in a big turn, you will have to deal me and Lynn." She turned around and finally walked away. All before that last little time I was okay, but now… a little scared.

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Rin's P.O.V.

"Okay you guys I'm leaving for the day! See ya next week." I waved at the others as I walked out the office. I was happy for the day I don't believe things could get better. Earlier today while I was out getting office supplies I ran across the little boutique shop and the cutest outfit. When I got back to the office I had gotten a letter and some money from my grandparents. They had also sent me a gift but it was delivered to our new house here in East City. And speaking of a new house, the extra renovations should be done by at least tomorrow or Sunday. There is absolutely no way this day can possibly fall out of the sky.

"Hey Silvers."

I blinked out of my little imaginary world to find the voice that called my name. Looking down the hall behind me I sighed lightly and waved. "Hi Evans."

It was Aaron Evans. I met him the other day when he offered to help me carry some files to the General's office. He says that a gentleman should always help a lady; cheesy, but true. Ever since we've either see each other in the morning or maybe during lunch breaks. He walked up the hallway to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "Well it looks like you're off already. Lucky you; I don't get off for at least another hour. They are definitely working me too hard."

"Well that's because I have things to attend to is all. And you should be happy to work a little longer. That'll equal up to more pay. Well, I really have to get going. Bye Evans." I started walking off in my originally direction. Before long he'd caught up to me.

"I told you to call me Aaron. Evans makes me sound like my father. How about I be a gentleman and walk you home? A lady shouldn't have to walk alone at this time of evening."

"'Cause Evans, you still have some work to do for the next hour and it's only six in the evening. I believe I can see myself home." He then walked in front of me, blocking between and the door which was my way out. "I'm not sure if you noticed but you are in the way of the door which is on my way home."

"Since I don't get off for another hour, why don't you stay 'til then and then I can walk you home." Evans said with a smile on his face. He began blocking the door from every angle I tried to go. The smile on his face only got bigger. "If you a taller you might have gotten through by now. But your height is one of the cute things about you so you shouldn't want that to change."

I felt myself blush a little. "Shuddup!"

"And that little southern accent you get sometimes makes you even cuter."

"I said shuddup! Shuddup. Shuddup. And don't call me cute like that." I yelled at him. As I yelled at him, I noticed his smile turn to a frown and was looking past me. I turned to see who he was looking at and felt like things may have gotten worse. "Colonel Mustang."

He had walked up to us switching his eyes from me to Evans. "Lieutenant Colonel. And…"

"It's 1st Lieutenant Evans." He corrected his name for Roy. I could see the glare Evans was giving out.

"All right. What seems to be the problem here?"

I was about to explain but Evans bet me to the punch. "There's no problem here. Just a couple of people talking until someone else came out of nowhere ruining their conversation." When he explained his story it popped back to me. Evans has a strong dislike for the Colonel. I don't exactly know why, but he told me that he can't stand him. "Right, Tarin?"

"Huh?" I feel dumb now; I haven't a clue what is going on.

"I said, 'Aren't I right?'" He repeated himself.

I didn't know what to do or say. I looked back and forth between the two. "You guys know what? You can just continue this little talk without me. You know what they say, two's couple but three's a crowd. So I'll just be going on home-"

"That's why I had come down here." Mustang said. "Taylor had called and asked if I could drive you home. She said they needed you there as soon as possible."

"Okay let's go." I took this window of opportunity and made my way out the door. I don't think I could stand there with all the tension coming from Evans. Looking back, I saw Roy had come out the door walking rather slowly. Maybe because I rushed out so quickly. "Sorry I left so fast. I was just in a rush to get home." I sounded innocent. He just continued walking and he passed me. 'What was that? Is he mad at me or something?'

I started to try and caught up with him at a slower pace. I observed him to see if there was something a matter. 'He seems fine. Not looking angry or frustrated or anything. He's not walking all tensed like he's upset. No signs of anything unless he's in thought or just paying attention to where he's going. So what the hell is wrong? Ugh… He's confusing me and I can't stand it. I shouldn't even be worried about it, not like I really care or anything. So why am I making a fuss like I do?' Before I knew it I accidentally ran into something and it was hard. 'Dammit ow!' When I snapped out of it I looked and I saw I ran it the corner end of a wall; that explains my now aching shoulder. 'Oh gawd, felt like I got shot or something!'

"Are you all right?" I heard Roy ask me. I just nodded not even looking up at him due to embarrassment and shame. "You should've been paying attention to where you were going. I tried talking and warning you, but you were mumbling to yourself about something and wasn't looking." What he just said made me feel even worse. I most definitely couldn't face him now. "Anyway, we're at the car, so get in."

I complied with hesitation. When we were both in the car he sped off the curb. I just decided to stay in my own little bubble, hoping he'll just magically already know where I lived and dropped me off so I could go. But after getting to deep into the silence he finally broke it.

"What's wrong, Tarin? You haven't said a word since we were at H.Q. and you've been acting weird. Mind telling what's wrong?"

'What's the matter is that I'm somehow crazy and ran into the wall. And now I can't face the embarrassment.' I yelled in my mind but instead I quietly said, "No, it's nothing. I'm just ready to get home, is all."

"Tarin, don't lie to me. Without your poker face it's pretty easy to tell when you are lying. I've told you if anything is wrong with you let us know or something."

I grumbled a little. "So, what if I am lying? There are some things you don't tell people." I look over to him after hearing him sighing.

He then looked back at me from the corner of his eye and to the road. "Rin… What's our relationship?"

I felt go big; that had really taken me off guard. "Huh? Our relationship…?" He nodded and kept his eyes focused on the road. "Uh… Our relationship is, um… I'd say, maybe, an acquaintance or more of a weird friendship. I mean, we get along most of the day but between that we might get a little miffed with the other. It is really hard to explain to an exact point… What do you think about it?"

"What I think? Probably all what you've just said. We have a few quarrels, but nothing serious."

"Nothing serious?" I repeated half his statement loudly. "You almost burnt me. TWICE!"

"You asked me to demonstrate how my gloves worked and I did. The second time was by accident." I saw that sly grin creepy on his face. "You threw water on me."

"That's 'cause ya had pissed me off. Ya know, just drop it." I crossed my arms and turn away from him. Hearing him roar in laughter at my reaction loosened me back up.

Looking back at Roy I thought of the question he had asked me. 'What really is our relationship? It can't be a superior-subordinate one: I don't believe I respect him enough nor see him as that. To be truthful, but I don't think I'd say it to his face soon, I think we have a nice friendship. Roy can be a nice and compassionate person some of the time and he's grown to be easier to talk to. He's never really done anything bad towards me no matter what I did. Not thinking of when we first got off on the wrong foot we've mostly gotten along great. Nice, kind, sweet, and to say the least he does look nice.' I continued to keep my eyes on him as he drove. "Ro-"

"I think we're here." He said, stopping the car. I looked out the window and saw that we were indeed at my house. "This is the place right?" I nodded. "Figures. You'd be the one person to want to live near the outskirts of the city."

"It's not that far, only a nice walk from work." I retorted. I stepped out of the car and heading to the front door. We were able to get a nice two story brick house that was not all that far from the city as well as a mile and a half off from the inside of the actually city limit; I guessed I was just use to this kind of living. The house as well reminded me of our home back in South City a little. The only difference is that this one isn't as wide or as big.

When I got up the front steps to the door, it burst open from the other side. And there was Taylor looking out the front door. "Well it took you guys long enough to get here. I know you guys weren't stuck in traffic."

"What do you mean 'took you guys long enough'? I came straight here from work and only got off at least twenty minutes ago. And why'd you have Roy drive me home?"

"Hello Colonel Mustang!" She ignored me and called out to him. I heard his footsteps as he walked towards the house. "Why won't you come inside and talk, we have a lovely living room area."

I thumped her in the head. "Stupid! We are having this place renovated. Don't just invite someone inside."

"Alright. But I need to talk to the Colonel for a minute, if you mind please?" She asked. I shrugged and went on into the house.

'What was that about?'

(Hime: Okay I'd just like to say a few things. First…

Emi: I believe Evans' hot!

Hime: … That was… random. Even for you.

Emi: Well I feel I don't get much time to talk.

Hime: Yeah you do. Anyway what I have to say is-

Sora: What do the characters actually look like? I bet Taylor's cute but not compared to Kairi.

Hime: What the- Why the hell are you here? You aren't even in the story or even related! Anyways the Key Blade kid is right. I want to know what you guys think my character look like from your view. My friends, who are artist, were asking the other day and one of them wanted to draw them. Now I wanna see what you all see so-

Emi: It'd be nice if you guys could send a pic to us. I came up with the idea though.

Hime & Sora: Liar.

Emi: Whatevs. So what was the other thing Hime?

Hime: … That feeling you get when you hit your shoulder on a wall or your hip on the sharp corner of a table. Feels like you got shot… Well that's all for now. Hime out!

Emi: Emi out!

Sora: Sora out! That was cool.)

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