Fullmetal Alchemist Fan Fiction ❯ The Test Of Time ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

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The Test Of Time

A/N-I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist no matter how much I want to.
Ch.5

"So, now that we've gotten that out of the way, how are you and Edward doing?" Roy asked. April looked out of the window "Edward and I are doing just fine…" Roy nodded, but was not buying it, the look on her face gave her away. "You know, April, it's not a good idea to lie to me." April let out a sigh "We were doing fine, until yesterday…." Roy inwardly smirked "Oh? Why is this?" April glared at him "I'm sorry sir but that's a private matter."


Roy just shrugged "In my office there's no such thing as a 'private matter.' I like to have a close bond with my subordinates. It ensures loyalty and trust. Nothing said in this office will ever leave it." He gestured for her to have a seat. April frowned, but sat down "I don't think Edward would appreciate my telling you…" Roy smiled "Well, Edward isn't here is he? Like I said, nothing leaves this office. So, tell me what happened between you and Edward. Who knows, maybe I could help you with it."


"I just feel bad about the entire ordeal. Even if I hadn't stopped him, I have no experience, I don't know what to do at all." April confessed after telling the story. Roy nodded as if in thought "Well, you know, I could help you change that." He said after a pause. April looked at Roy in an alarmed manner "What do you mean…?" she asked, her naivety showing. Roy got up and walked around his desk so he was standing in next to her, with his arms crossed and that smile that could make any woman melt. "I could show you what to do that would make Ed happy. I could teach you"


April shook her head quickly "I doubt cheating on him would make him happy." She stood up to leave "I have to leave." She turned to go but he grabbed her wrist "I didn't dismiss you." April attempted to pull away "I'm not your subordinate yet. I can come and go as I please."



Roy smirked "True, but you aren't thinking of Ed. Don't you think he'd be really happy if you went back to him tonight and made it the best night of his life?" April nodded "I can't deny that, but I don't think he'd be really happy if I had to get lessons from his C.O." Roy shook his head "I disagree. He would obviously be mad for a little bit, but then ultimately he would come and thank me. In fact I think I could arrange for someone to teach Ed."



April looked down "I don't know…I can't…I don't want to be disloyal. Edward cares about me." Roy knew he was winning the battle, and he was a patient man, he wasn't about to give up. "You don't have to tell him, it could be our little secret." He said pulling her closer, and wrapping his arms around her waist. April blushed, noticing for the first time just how attractive the flame alchemist was. "Stop..." she attempted, but there was no real force behind it. It was obvious to Roy and painfully obvious to her that her hormones were getting the better of her. She wanted to move away when he brought his face only inches from hers, instead she closed the gap and kissed him.



Roy was a little shocked by her sudden change of mind, but it didn't throw him off guard. He returned the kiss, switching positions with her so that she was against the desk. 'She definitely doesn't need any help in the kissing department' he mentally noted. "I'm going to assume that means you want me to teach you?" he said, trying to conceal a smirk. She nodded in response, she would feel horrible about it later, but for now, she told herself, she was doing this for Edward”



'I have to admit, she's a much better kisser than Riza.' Roy thought. Then he remembered that the whole reason he was doing this was to get back at Riza. Just the thought of her name angered him. 'She cheated on me. Now it's equivalent exchange.' He thought angrily, grabbing April by the shoulders and kissing her with force. April was taken aback, she never guessed he’d be the forceful type. Then again, she had never thought she’d be kissing him either.



"Are you ready for your first 'lesson'?" he whispered in her ear, leading her towards the couch. Her response was a small nod. She stood in front of him, awaiting instructions. "First things first," He said, running his hands up and down her frame "The clothing needs to be lost" Roy grinned slyly as he removed his jacket and undershirt implying for April to do the same. "Now, for those pesky pants," he stated as he pulled her to him and unfastened her belt. April reached her hand out and unzipped his pants, giving them a small tug and letting them fall.



The door burst open "Roy, there’s something I need to-" Riza stopped mid sentence, staring at the sight before her. "Roy…?" He stumbled and fell backwards onto the couch, nearly knocking April down in the process. Turning beet red, April couldn't remember a time where she had been more mortified or embarrassed. Daring at glance at the door, April recognized the woman to fit Edwards description of the trigger happy Major Hawkeye. That’s when it clicked 'I better get the hell out of here before I get shot.’ She picked up her purse and shirt and quickly exited, without looking at either Roy or Riza.



"Riza?!" he asked in shock "What?…Why are you here?!" After a moment of silence from Riza, Roy was about to start explaining when she had found her voice "I wanted to talk to you, to try and make things right. But I see that I interrupted you.” Only the solitary tear that rolled down her cheek betrayed her emotional state.



Another silent moment ticked by and Roy felt more and more guilty with every passing second. He knew she had to be hurting more than she showed. "Roy…Why?" she barely whispered, trying to conceal her faltering voice. Roy had no response, he was trying to figure out why he felt so horrible. 'I wanted this, I wanted her to cry, wanted her to feel the pain I felt. But now...now…I just feel horrible and disgusted.' He stood up and pulled up his pants. "Riza I…" he started. “No Roy. I don't want your excuses. What the hell were you thinking?!" she asked, her voice rising.



Roy took a step closer to her "Well Riza, thats how alchemy, like life, works, it’s equivalent exchange" "YOU IDIOT!" Riza yelled "I never cheated on you! I only said it because I was angry." Roy's eyes widened "What?!" "I've been trying to tell you, but you kept ignoring me." For once Roy Mustang was speechless, he just stared at her, wide eyed, until a wave of guilt ran over him "You didn't sleep with him?" was all he could manage.



Riza turned towards the door "No Roy. I didn't. I can't believe you would believe something as far fetched as me cheating. And to believe it so quickly…” It was now imminent in her voice that she was crying. She opened the door "Roy, I need to go home and do a lot of thinking." “Riza pleas-“ Roy tried to plead, but Riza cut him off “I'll let you know when I've figured things out. Until then, just leave me alone" With that, she walked out, closing the door behind her.



Roy stood there dumbfounded, until his conscience brought him back to reality 'Go after her you idiot!' it screamed. He ran out the door, and down the hallway calling her name. Riza must have ran out of the building pretty quickly because when Roy reached the front door of the building he didn't see her. He leaned against the door, out of breath "What have I done? Please forgive me Riza." He whispered to himself, and for the first time in since Ishbal, Roy Mustang let himself cry.