Authors Note

Again in order to understand this story, please first read "All is Fair in Love and War." This is the sequel to that story.

All is Fair in Love and War: Renewal

Chapter One

Part Six

Day One

Instead of just staying the weekend, Edward called in for more days off, as did Riza. Instead of two days they took another week off.

Edward was enjoying his time with Riza, he still remembered the kiss she gave him on there first date. That was something to remember and cherish. They went out to explore the scenes on the next day after calling in to the military for extra days.

The day was just the right temperature, the sky was blue and there was no clouds in sight. The wind blew gently, rustling the trees back and forth.

That morning they ate a quite breakfast, and afterward, around eleven o clock they decided to take a walk on the beach.

The surf crashed against the shore, making a calm effect take the day. Edward stared out into the blue ocean, while Riza carefully took her shoes off and placed them on her towel. She then rolled up her pant legs, so they would not get wet, in the water.

"You should take your boots of Ed." She called to him.

He turned and looked at her with a small smile on his face.

"Was that an order?"

"Yes Sir it was."

He just kept the smile on his face and did not answer her as he came over. He dropped to his butt and un-clipped the buckles off of his black boots. He also took his black jacket off, placing it down by his boots. He stretched his arms and legs out, feeling the warm sand with is bare feet.

Hawkeye scooted over behind him, and gently undid the band that held his hair in place.

"You don't have to do that."

"Why not? You look hot with your hair loose and free." Riza stated sarcastically.

"Hmmm, well then by all means undo me."

Riza pulled the band off and threw it to the side. Next she ran her hand through the back of his hair, loosening it from itself. His hair was silky soft, and her fingers slid easily through it. When Edward leaned back she smiled.

Edward liked the feel of her hands.

She began to slowly massage Edward's head, slowly running her hands through his hair, and all over. She placed her face in the back of his head, moving down to the crook of his neck, smelling his scent and cologne. She still ran a hand through his hair as she nuzzled his neck, enjoying the feel.

"Wanna cuddle?" Edward said with some hope in his tone of voice.

"Just cuddle?"

"Okay then, how about down right sex right here on the beach?"

Riza laughed and rested her chin on Edward's shoulder.

"I haven't seen you nude yet, and I'm sure you're dieing to see what I look like under these cloths." Edward stated to her teasingly, knowing how to keep a smile on her face.

"Hmmm I don't know, you have to earn me….I'm special." She whispered in his ear.

She moved her head away and got to her feet, also stretching.

"Aw man, you didn't lick my ear." Edward said, pouting as he stood up.

Riza burst out laughing when she saw the puppy expression on his face. His lip was stuck out and his eyes were made especially cute.

"Down boy." Riza said once she had controlled her laughter. "Come on, I want to walk." She walked by him slapping his butt with her hand as she passed.

She began to run away when Edward started to chase her.

"Why do you get to do that and I can't!" He called after her.

Riza just smiled as she ran out to the water. She stepped into the water and let it come up her ankles and then run back down. Edward ran up to her and quickly pecked her on the cheek with his lips, and ran in a different direction, closer out to deeper water.

He turned and childishly stuck his tongue out at her.

"Hey! How dare you!"

"What are you going to do about it?" Edward called, mocking her.

"Brat!" She ran toward him not caring about getting wet now.

They chased each other along the beach, throwing water at each other and having an all around good time.

It was around three when they decided they were tired. They had already eaten a small lunch two hours before. They walked back to their towel, and now were wet from the water.

She took a towel from her bag and dried her hair.

"Do you need help getting undressed?" Edward asked, still in the mood to tease her.

Riza just kept her back toward him, sitting down and continuing to dry her hair.

Edward came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Did I ever tell you, I don't like to be ignored?" He whispered in her ear.

Riza chuckled softly, "Oh please forgive me Sir, I meant no disrespect."

"It sure doesn't sound that way."

"Oh what are you going to do to me?" Riza asked feigning innocence.

Edward threw the towel that she held, to the side and pushed her to her back on the towel. He leaned on his elbow next to her.

"I'm still deciding……" He said running a finger, lazily up her stomach and down to her abdomen. Even though he was not touching her skin she still shivered at the slight touch that she could feel through the material of her clothing.

Edward leaned over and again kissed her on the cheek, and ran his hands through her loose hair.

For almost an hour he just barely touched her with his fingers and he only kissed her gently on her cheeks, not wanting to impose. He ached to do more, but restrained himself since he still did not have her permission.

Now he gently held her in his arms, and watched the fading sun.

"It's getting cold Edward." Riza whispered.

In reply, Edward placed his face in the crook of her neck and groaned loudly. He pulled his face away and said, "But I like to cuddle." He complained and pouted.

Riza laughed gently.

"But if you insist, I am getting a little hungry." Edward stated getting up and helping Riza up off the ground.

Edward took her to dinner, which didn't last long, fore they both were tired. They retired that night to their individual rooms, with a five minute hug and another soft kiss.

If anyone has read "All is Fair in Love and War" and reviewed that one, thank you and I apologize for the near three month wait for this sequel.