"Oh, Edward! That's it right there! You're so tall, Edward!" Riza screamed beneath her lover. All Ed did was say that he loved her, and she immediately took him to her bed. Wow, this was so easy, Ed thought to himself. Why hadn't he said anything sooner? Riza smiled up at him and was about to say something very seductively.

"Ed! Wake up! You're gonna be late for work!" Alphonse shouted at his slumbering brother who was grinning like an idiot in his sleep. Ed shot up and looked around frantically. Hawkeye had suddenly turned into a metal behemoth. Reality forced its way back into Ed's mind and he pulled the sheets close to his head, utterly humiliated. He assured his younger brother that he would get up as soon as he had some privacy. This request confused Alphonse considering that Ed typically didn't care if he saw Ed changing. He brushed it off and obeyed. Ed took Hughes' advice and took a very cold shower.

At breakfast, Ed didn't say much. He was consumed by the imaginary events of the night before. Rather, he was consumed by trying NOT to think about them. Ed finished his toast and he and his little brother walked to headquarters. Ed tried to explain to Al that it was a mandatory office day, and he would be in there for hours, but Al said he's find something to do during the time Ed was working. Ed shrugged and paused before entering the main gate. Oh shit, Hawkeye's gonna be there too. It might not be bad, it's not like she'll ask what I dreamed about last night. My desk and hers is separated by Breda's, so I might not even see her! Ed assured himself. He walked down the hall after dropping Al off at Hughes' office. He always needed work done, and Al didn't mind Elysia's photos as much. Ed gingerly opened the office door, a first for him, and walked in. The office was empty, except for Lieutenant Hawkeye. Fuck. She glanced at him, so it was too late to flee. However, this might be the chance he dreamt about! He casually glanced at the mirror and made sure he had no surprise pimples. He sat down at his desk and groaned at the monstrous pile of files he had to organize. He slumped back in his chair and watched the lieutenant in his peripheral vision. He mustered up the courage to start a conversation when she leaned back and stretched.

"So where is everyone?"

"At lunch."

"Why didn't you go?" Ed asked curiously. She merely held up a brown lunch bag and set it down.

"Oh." The small talk ended there. A few more moments went by and she excused herself to use the restroom. As soon as the door closed behind her, Ed leapt into action. Against his better judgment, he grabbed her military ID. He looked at the date, and saw that she was 25. Ed smiled; they were barely in the ten-year span. He also spotted a small bottle of her perfume. He gave the opening a sniff, and he groaned quietly. He heard footsteps and he quickly placed everything he touched back where he found it. He slammed himself back in his chair as she walked back in the room. He wiped the sweat beads off his forehead. She gave him a curious look as she too, claimed her seat. She noticed his sweat and chuckled.

"Edward, you can take your coat off if you're hot." She said kindly. Ed returned the smile nervously and slid his red coat off, leaving him in his black tank top.

"The A/C hasn't been working recently." She said as she removed her military jacket as well, leaving her in a rather revealing brown tank top and her shoulder holsters. Ed blushed furiously and quickly looked away. She grumbled at her pile of files and picked half of them up. She turned to Ed and put her finger to her lips as she went desk-to-desk giving her work to everyone else. Ed held his hand to his mouth to stifle his laughter. She sat down and laughed as well.

"You're evil, Lieutenant!" Ed laughed. She picked up a pocket mirror and looked at her face.

"Ugh, this damn humidity took off all my make-up." She mumbled angrily. Ed seized the opportunity to get himself on her good side.

"I don't think you need any make-up, Hawkeye. You're pretty enough without it." Ed's face got very hot as her eyes widened and she slowly looked his way. She finally realized what was on Ed's mind. She noticed Ed acting strangely ever since he walked into the office. Not breaking the door, not mentioning the Colonel at all, blushing most of the time, and now calling her pretty? Ed had a massive crush on her! She loved the boy, she really did, but like a son. She would die to protect the Elric brothers should the situation arise. However, there was no way it could work. It would be a conflict of interest, working together would be awkward, and he's FIFTEEN! She had to let him down gently, though. A direct rejection could ruin any form of stability he had left.

"Thank you, Ed. That was really sweet!" Ed relaxed and signed some more documents. Every now and then, the two would look at the other, both equally embarrassed. Both set their pens down and tried to speak at the same time.

"Edward, I-"

"Wanna go out sometime?" Hawkeye was a bit stunned by the blunt question. She supposed the blushing boy had been working up the courage for quite some time. She decided not to laugh at his adorable face and knelt down next to him.

"Ed, honey. You're a really sweet boy, and I'm flattered that you like me, but there are so many other girls you could date. Girls within your age group."

"But they don't know anything! It's like they have no personality!"

"I know, Ed. I was like that once. They don't know who they are yet. Neither do you. Besides, I know a girl who loves you more than you know. I met her once, and she's very sweet and just wants to see you succeed." She stood up and gave Ed a gentle kiss on the forehead.

"By the way Ed, I would love to buy you dinner sometime, but it wouldn't work. Thursday, seven o'clock at Saji-ya."

She left the room and Ed touched the spot where she kissed him. The wind from the window caused the curtains to flutter and Roy Mustang was behind them, smiling. He saw everything.