Disclaimer: Don't own Star Wars. It all belong to George Lucas, who did a good job with the trilogies!

A/n: Well, this is my attempt at a Star Wars story. I love Han and Leia, always have, always will. Just letting you guys know, I really want to finish this, but it make take a while. So if you like this, please stick with me!

"It is time to create one republic…unite everyone under one flag…have one ruler…this will make these times better."

Leia sighed as she stepped into the lift of her apartment. As simple as the statement running through her head sounded, things were not turning out well.

There were still members of the Senate that were very cautious about putting someone into an emperor-like state of power. Not only that, but uniting everyone under him or her. If this new official abused his power, there could be a second empire ready to take over the systems. Everyone who had been under the Republic or the Empire were worrisome of what could happen next.

The lift opened in front of Leia to a long corridor. She stepped out, still thinking about the months of meetings she had attended. Things would work out eventually, they usually did. She just hoped it was soon so she could actually spend time with her family.

Upon entering the apartment, Leia realized that Han was already home.

'Odd,' Leia thought to herself as she hung up her coat, 'he shouldn't be back until tomorrow.'

After helping save the Republic multiple times, Han had been promoted to general. This also meant he left for months at a time as an escort for senators or diplomats, leading various missions to save or deliver something, or just as a cargo vessel to carry supplies. Han had been gone for three months this time.

Leia stepped into her bedroom to change into something more comfortable. She walked around quietly, hoping to surprise Han and find out why he was back so early.

After freshening herself up, Leia walked through the living room into the kitchen and found her answer. Han's backside faced Leia as her boyfriend leaned over to check whatever was in the oven.

'He came home early to surprise me,' Leia thought happily.

"Damn it," Han muttered to himself. He pulled a pan out of the cooker and threw it on the counter. A very black version of Leia's favorite dish sat on top of the pan.

Leia covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. Han had never been that great of a cooker, but it was the thought that counted.

"What are you up to, sweetie?" Leia asked. Han spun around and froze.

"Um…surprise?" Han replied.

Leia laughed. Han actually blushed a little as he shuffled to the right to stand in front of the bunt dinner.

Leia couldn't make him suffer any longer. She hurried over to Han and wrapped her arms around him. She immediately felt safe as Han's arms enclosed around her.

"It's perfect," Leia whispered to her boyfriend.

And it truly was. The table had been set for two, with candles lit and a very large bouquet of flowers sitting in the middle of the table.

"And the best part is you're home," Leia added.

"I convinced the guys to fly all night to get here this morning. It really wasn't that hard, though. I think they all wanted to get home to their families."

Han kissed Leia's hair. Leia lifted her head to look up into her boyfriend's eyes, and just as she had the urge to kiss him, her lips were captured in a soft, passionate embrace.

The couple stood there for a minute, basking in the emotions they hadn't been able to share with each other for the past three months. Then slowly, and very unwillingly, they pulled apart.

"Gods, I missed you," Han whispered, not allowing himself to stare anywhere but into Leia's eyes.

"I know," Leia answered, her eyes sparkling. Han smiled back at her then turned his attention to the table. Leia laid her head down on Han's chest, feeling very content where she was.

"What about dinner?" Han asked. Leia felt his voice vibrate through his chest.

"I'm not very hungry."

Han looked down and smiled wickedly at Leia. Leia looked back up and sighed.

"Han, I don't kn…" but Han cut her off with a deep kiss that softened as he pulled her closer to him and set his hand on her back. Leia grumbled into Han's mouth, but silently smiled. She was with the man she loved, and nothing else mattered.

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"So, Senator Organa," a deep, raspy voice spoke to a monitor screen of Han leading Leia out of the kitchen in their apartment, "you are in love with a General of the Republic Army. Perrrrrfect."

A/n: Sooo….let me know what you thought! There will be more up soon, and its going to get a lot darker after this.