Summary: At the right angle, in a line of sight, one might wonder why he never stopped staring at her for so much as a second.

Theme: 084. If Only You Would Turn Around

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Angles

084. If Only You Would Turn Around

Riza, of course, is a radiant bride.

Too bad she is not his bride, Roy thinks sullenly. Her hair casually coifed and down the way he liked it, her dress plain enough for her to stand out even more. It is not the wedding he would have given her; ordinary and unremarkable except for her. There would have been fireworks, silver and gold and anything she wanted. But as it is, she is standing next to his friend; and Havoc looks at her like he is the luckiest man alive. Roy resents that he is.

If she would turn around, she would have seen the thunder in his eyes. It would only be a glance as this minister droned on, and she would realise her mistake. She told him once she did not even want to get married, not in this world. There was too much death for that one small bit of happiness, and possibly a new life. This, he has convinced himself, is a marriage of convenience rather than a marriage of love.

And he is the one who loves her. Then in a glorious moment of hesitation, she does turn. She is not and never will be a damsel in distress, but she looks flustered. Her cheeks are red, what others would mistake for a blushing bride. He knows better. She is uncomfortable with this. Her eyes catch his, and his mouth turns to ash. He had promised himself he would not do this. He wants her, from that look she wants him as well; but she chose this. Or maybe she just could not say no, for despite her killing she was not cruel. It has always been a necessity.

"I object."

Afterwards he realises they are at the part where the vicar is asking for objections. He says before he can stop himself. He stands in his ridiculous penguin tuxedo looking at her, like nothing else matters in the world; and before he knows it he has grabbed her hand and made her a runaway bride. If only she had not turned around. It would have made things easier.

But as it is, she is smiling; and he knows he would not have it any other way.

I actually really like Havoc as a character, and I apologise to any of his fans for the treatment he receives here. But it would not be Roy & Riza against the world then would it?

The next chapter will follow on from this one.

Reviews & criticism appreciated.