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The party was filled with the sound of the cello through the hall. Champagne was served, as the chatter of people echoed. This was Roy Mustang's congratulatory party, it was last month when he was officially known as the Fuhrer President of Amestris. But the man we know stood outside a balcony, leaning on the terrace with a champagne flute on his hand. He took a deep breathe and looked at the sky.
"I thought I'd find you here." A familiar voice said as the figure went it's way to the Fuhrer. "Maj. Hawkeye" he said looking at her. "The former Fuhrer wants to see you." She said.
"He can wait. I just need some air." He replied still looking at the sky. "Mind if I join you?" She gave a smile as she leaned next to where he stood.
"Hey, major, why's there somethings equivalent exchange can't get?" Roy said.
"Hmm?"
"You've always been there, Riza." He said using her first name in a while. "And I couldn't be thankful enough." He took a sip from his champagne. "I've always loved you." He said. This made her eyes grew in shock. "Ever since we were teens in you dad's house, I've always had a crush on you." He laughed, looking away out to the Central's night sky.
"Well, then, I could say that I feel the same way about you sir." Riza chuckled. "I love you too." She smiled. He blushed a little and smiled back. "But I wouldn't give you a scandal on your first day of office, sir. It's better this way, isn't it? " She said. Both of them knew a relationship like this could be an issue.
He took a deep breathe. "Maj. Riza Hawkeye, please stand by me." He gave her a box. She opened it was a pair of pearl earrings. "Please wear them at all times." He jokingly ordered.
"Yes, sir." She laughed while tears came out.
His chest wanted to say more things. He wanted to ask him to marry him. He wanted to kiss her at that very moment. After all, she was the only woman he ever loved. But all he could to is smile.
Her heart wanted to hug him the very moment. She wanted to kiss his lips. She wanted to cry in his arms and ask why is it's so unfair. But all she could do is smile back..
Ahhh, love, forbidden love. Both of knew they couldn't, they have the price to pay back for the acts they've done back in Ishval until then, they must carry that burden until they give back as much as they've taken.
Riza took a deep breathe and got her hankie. She kissed it and gave the it to the Fuhrer. "I'll be going then sir." She gave a salute and walked away.
The end :'((