Okay, so this is my first fanfiction. I wanted to change up the story of Clovis and Padme. Don't worry, Anakin is in the story as well! Let me know what you think!

Disclaimer: I own nothing, just have fun playing with the world of Star Wars :)

Chapter One

Padmé entered her office and walked to her desk. She had so much on her mind lately with the latest information of rules and regulations the Chancellor was asking of the Senate that it was making her head spin. As she sits down at her desk to look over the newest proposal on her datapad, she notices the flowers sitting on her desk. She is hopeful that they are from her "secret admirer" since that is how she knows they are from Anakin but she also knows he is further from Coruscant than normal and extremely busy with the war. It has been months since she has seen or heard from him. She is desperately missing her husband and is hopeful that they will be reunited soon. She looks at the card in the flowers and is surprised by who they are from.

Dear Padmé, the card says. I know we ended our relationship on poor terms. I would like to make amends and become friends again. I miss your friendship and would like to apologize for my classless behavior. Sincerely, Rush.

Padmé blew out the breath she was holding in. She hadn't heard from Rush in years and now he wanted to renew their friendship? Thinking back on her relationship with Rush, she realized they were always better at being friends than lovers. When they started to pursue a more intimate relationship it didn't go very well. Perhaps this could be the distraction she needs to get her mind off of the war and her longing for Anakin. It was also a chance to have an old friend back in her life, one she realizes she did miss.

She grabs her holopad and calls over to his office. His assistant's image comes up.

"Hello, this is Senator Clovis' office."

"Hello, this is Senator Amidala, is Senator Clovis there?"

"Just one moment." His assistant's image is replaced by Rush's.

"Hello, Padmé! It is good to see you after all these years!" Rush exclaims.

"The same as you Rush. I'll admit I was surprised you sent me flowers. I am grateful for the gesture."

"I am glad you like them." I had been doing a lot of thinking lately and trying to right the wrongs I have done in the past and you had entered my mind. I really would like to make amends if you are willing to have an open mind for me?" He asks with sincerity in his voice.

There was silence as Padmé thought about his request. She did contact him though, and his motives did seem pure enough.

"Sure Rush, I would like to make amends as well."

"Splendid!" Rush proclaims. "Can I meet you for coffee tomorrow morning before the Senate hearing so we can catch up?"

"Okay." She hesitantly replies. "I can meet you."

"Excellent, I will see you in the morning. And thank you Padmé for giving me another chance at being friends."

His image disappears and Padmé smiles. She is actually looking forward to catching up with Rush. Hopefully things will go better for the two of them this time around.

Anakin is exhausted. This last battle seemed to have gone on forever. They were finally able to reclaim the planet back to the inhabitants and protect it under the Republic. The council was finally allowing him some down time so he could hardly wait to get home to his wife. It should be about five days before he arrives on Coruscant and since he is so far out communications are limited to the Jedi Council only. When he gets a day or two closer he can contact her to let her know he is on his way and hopes she hasn't been sent on a diplomatic mission of her own. The latest reports have her still on Coruscant but he knows how quickly war can change anyone's plans. He decides to head to his bunk after filling out his report to get some much needed sleep and to heal from the aches and pains his body went through in his last fight.

Padmé walks into the coffee shop and sees Clovis at a table waiting for her. He waves her over and she sits down. The waitress comes over and gets their drink order.

"Padmé, you look lovely." Rush says. "And thank you again for meeting me. It truly means a lot to me that you were willing to meet with me."

"I got to admit Rush, I was a bit hesitant of meeting you. It has been a long time and our last conversation didn't go very well." Padmé says to him.

"I know and I apologize for being so vulgar. I was young, naive, and stupid. Can you forgive my arrogant, ungrateful self for not realizing what I was throwing away in the long run?" Rush asks with pleading in his eyes.

Padmé smiles. "Of course Rush. After all, you weren't the only one to blame in our relationship as well. I would very much like to be friends again."

The waitress brought their drink order and the two of them caught up on each other's lives. Finally it was time to leave and head to the Senate chambers. As they walk into the Senate building they turn to each other to say goodbye.

"Rush, thanks again for reaching out to me. It was wonderful to catch up with you."

"The same with you Padmé. I hope to see more of you around." Rush grabs Padmé's hand and kisses it as he turns to walk to his chamber pod. Padmé walks to her chamber pod as well.

Chancellor Palpatine is walking down the corridor when he sees Rush kiss Padmé's hand. A smile creeps upon his face as now he has an idea to use this new knowledge to his advantage. He can feel the longing Rush has for Padmé through the force and decides a little jealousy is what Anakin needs to help him see things "clearer."

After the Senate hearing, Padmé walks into her office angry. The Chancellor had informed the Senators that the Separatists were trying to take control of the banks. If that were to happen, then they would have no funds for the war and the Republic would collapse. Plus it was an underhanded move since Scipio was to remain neutral and not be in the war. She had just sat down and was massaging her temples when Chancellor Palpatine's image appears on her holopad.

"Senator Amidala, may I have a word with you in my office?"

"Absolutely, I will be right there." She responds as she gets up to head out of her office.

Padmé walks into the Chancellor's office and is surprised to see Rush in his office as well.

"Senator Amidala. Thank you again for coming." Palpatine says. "I have asked you to come because I know you are a person of great influence. I would like for you to work with Senator Clovis in finding a solution to the problem with the banks. If Scipio falls into the Separatist's hands we will all be in danger. I know with you two working on this issue, a solution will come forth that won't involve the army."

"I am up for the challenge and the help if you are willing." Rush says looking to Padmé.

"Of course, if you feel I am the right person for the job, I will help in any way I can." Padmé says to both of them.

"Good. The sooner this situation is resolved the better it will be for everyone involved." Palpatine says with relief in his voice.

Anakin walks over to the navigation to see how much further they had to go. Four days to go until they land. He decides to catch up on the latest news to see what has been going on while he was gone. The first place he looks is the Senate hearing transcripts. The news of the Separatists plotting to overthrow Scipio wasn't new to him but what is new is the two senators assigned to the task of negotiations. He figures the Senator of Scipio would be one but to have the Senator from Naboo be the second? He sighs. It just meant less time with Padmé since she will be busy working when he got back. He was hoping she would be able to clear her schedule so he could take her to the lake house on Naboo. He wasn't going to give up hope yet. She did have a brilliant mind and perhaps she could even have the dilemma solved before he even got home.