Hey Guys!

This is Across the Stars. You may recognize this story from around February. I'm in the process of consolidating my profile and have decided to compile all of my Star Wars oneshots into one "story"

WARNING: if extreme fluffy goodness causes you to gain weight, die of an insulin overdose, or wild boar attacks, I am not responsible.

Disclaimer: I own none of these characters & I am not making money off of this fic. Everything belongs to George Lucas. Except for my idea, which I would appreciate if you didn't steal it.

Here we go!

It started out with a childish game of tag. They were lying in the meadow, just enjoying the sunshine and the peace. Light conversation bubbled between the two young lovers.

She spoke of the future she wanted for her country. He didn't say much at all. He just drank in the sight of her, while she lost herself in his deep blue eyes. Those eyes reminded her of the lake she had spent so much time on when she was a child.

There came a lull in the conversation. All they could hear was the gentle humming of dragonflies and the sound of the wind blowing softly. It was perfect peace. Both of them began to speak at the same time. Nervous laughter was in the air.

"You go first."

"No, you!"

"Alright…Padme?

"Yes, Annie?"

He rolled over onto his side and faced her. Anakin leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You're it!"

Padme couldn't believe he remembered. It had been at least ten years since they played tag. Anakin must have remembered that it was my favorite game as a child, she mused. She threw her arm over to the side to tag him, but she was too late. Anakin was already running across the meadow.

Padme jumped up and chased after him. She was gaining on him now, she could feel it. She leapt forward, arm outstretched, trying to grab his ankle. Once again, she failed. Anakin had risen up into the air and was hovering out of her reach.

"That's not fair! You're a Jedi!"

He laughed. It was a wonderful sound. Anakin just kept levitating, taunting her. Padme jumped up, but he rose up once more. It was fun teasing her. She jumped again, but couldn't reach.

"Shorty!" he called, baiting her. She stomped her foot on the ground.

"Anakin, you come down here right now and play properly!" she pouted. Anakin hovered for a moment, as if debating whether to listen to her or not. He then floated slowly to the ground.

"Thank y…" Anakin was running towards her. Padme screeched and ran pell-mell across the field. He picked her up from behind and knocked her to the ground. Anakin pinned her arms over her head and said,

"I win."

The kiss they shared was full of summer, light, carefree. It was wonderful, and for once, Padme didn't protest. Why ruin a perfect moment?

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