Before the Mission

Jyn stood in the hanger with shock and pride. In front of her stood a group of men willing to risk their lives to fight for the rebellion. She couldn't help but smile and feel a great sense of relief. Cassian walked towards her, the pair had not spoken since the mission to Eadu but again she found herself fighting the desire to smile at him as he came closer.

''I'm not used to people staying around when everything falls to shit''

Cassian smoothly walked past her as he replied, ''Welcome Home.''

Jyn watched him as he walked away, she suddenly felt rather flustered, did she just momentarily let her guard down? She shook her head quickly to get rid of whatever thoughts she had and made haste back to her room. She knew she would need to eat and rest before her and her team moved out in the early morning.

As she turned she saw Chirrut and Baze sitting casually on some boxes. Chirrut grinned, implying that he knew something that she didn't.

'What?' Jyn asked curiously.

Still grinning Chirrut replied, ''Oh nothing, I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing evening''

Baze punched the side of his arm.

Jyn looked rather confused but smiled a friendly smile and went back to her quarters.

….

The base was very busy, Jyn found herself pushing and shoving people down the corridor to get to her room. There was a strange atmosphere around, though the council had voted not to fight for the cause, Jyn could sense a feel of disappointment and anger amongst the copious number of pilots and soldiers that passed her along the sleeping quarter corridor. Jyn reached her room and entered her passcode. The door opened to her room. It was very basic; a double bed in the back corner of the room, a wardrobe opposite, a sofa was positioned close to the bed with a small table in front of it. Jyn took off her outer layer and threw it over the sofa before jumping on the bed, her face looking up at the ceiling.

Jyn sighed, she felt odd. Not sick or nervous, in fact the idea of rebelling against the rebellion to steal the death star plans was somewhat thrilling. No, she had some sort of feeling that she had never felt before, attraction? No, surely it couldn't be? But then again why did his name keep running through her head. Jyn had never had a romantic relationship before, she rarely had had time in her life to enjoy any male interest. Unable to pinpoint exactly what was troubling her, she decided to quickly make some food in the small studio kitchen and have a well-earned shower.

…

Cassian paced back and forth in one of the hanger bays. K-2SO watched every movement.

''Your pacing is getting rather frustrating Cassian. I suggest you stop'' he stated

Cassian ignored the droid and continued to pace back and forth.

''Cassian if you don't stop I will make you stop' the droid muttered

''Will you be quiet!'' Cassian retorted.

He sighed, he realised he spoke harshly. He leant up against the wall looking out to the Yavin IV sky from the hanger bay.

General Merrick saw Cassian from across the hanger and decided to walk over.

''Cassian, are you alright?''

'Hi Merrick, it's good to see you' Smiled Cassian

Merrick smirked, 'You didn't answer my question'

K-2SO stepped forward, ''He has a crush''

Cassian glared at the droid with a deadly stare.

Merrick laughed, 'I'm sorry what? K-2SO have your circuits….' Before Merrick finished his sentence, he saw Cassian's glare. Clearly the droid's words meant something to provoke such a strong response. Merrick cleared his throat.

'You have been through a lot Cassian. Why don't you go to the Cantina and unwind before, well you know, before tomorrow?'

Cassian looked to the floor and nodded softly.

'Perhaps you could ask Jyn too? She probably would like to do the same. She doesn't really know anyone around here besides you.''

K-2SO lifted his head in delight, 'Oh Cassian would mostly defiantly enjoy that.' His statement was followed by a hard nudge to his arm.

''Yeah, you are right Merrick. Would you like to join us?''

''No I need to see my men before tomorrow. I will see you in the morning.''

Merrick smiled and nodded goodbye before walking off leaving Cassian alone again with the droid.

''K2, go make yourself busy. I'm going for a drink''

…..

Jyn stepped out of the shower feeling refreshed and more importantly clean. She ran a towel through her wet hair to try to dry it but was mostly left with damp curls. She began to dress herself, comfortable trousers and a tight tank top would do, she didn't exactly have plans.

Knock Knock

Jyn looked at the door with shock. Who on earth was knocking on my door at this hour? She hesitantly walked to the door, only for the person to knock again. She grumbled slightly before opening the door.

With a quick wuisshh sound the door revealed Cassian. He had obviously showered too, Jyn noticed his clean hair and clean smelling clothes. Then it happened, it happened again, the flustering feeling. She suddenly realised that she stood there with wet hair and a rather tight top on with no under garments. She quickly crossed her arms over her chest to try and retain some modesty but it hadn't gone unnoticed.

Cassian saw, he was a man. He had been reciting his speech over and over on his way to Jyn's room on how he could invite her to the Cantina for a drink without giving the wrong impression but as soon as that door opened and he saw her with her damp curls and tight top, his words escape his mouth.

'Erm..errrr Hello Jyn' he stuttered

'Cassian!' Jyn shook her head to get the curls out of her eyes, 'Is there something I can do for you?'

Cassian suddenly realised how awkward this was becoming and thanked his dark skin for not allowing his embarrassed blush to show.

'I er, I er I was wandering If you would join me in the Cantina. I was going anyway but thought you may like to come as well?' he awkwardly ran his hand through his hair.

Jyn was taken back. 'Oh right!? Yes, why not.' She replied quickly

Cassian's eyes widened, 'Ok, well I will let you get dressed, I can see that you aren't' He cringed, he didn't mean to say it quite like that,' I will meet you in the Cantina shortly.'

Before Jyn could even respond Cassian was already marching down the corridor. Jyn closed her bedroom door and leant up against it. She let out a huge sigh and smiled.

'What in the Galaxy just happened?' She thought. It was only then when she realised that her heart was beating incredibly fast. Did she like him, she pondered?

Jyn quickly got dressed, fixed her hair and made her way to the Cantina.

Boring chapter I know, but it's a start Smut to come.