A/N: Hey everyone! So in my Confessions story I asked if anyone's soul be interested in some Anidala fluff. I received a very positive response, soooo, here it is, or at least the first bit. This is my first kinda fluffy story so don't judge it too harshly. It will most likely get better a second we go along. Lol. Anyways, please as always, read and review! D.J.B. :)

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Padmé's heart raced as she ran down the beautiful stone steps of the large Varykino lake house.

The sound of a speeder boat racing down the long river had aroused Padmé from her late afternoon slumber. She knew exactly who it was and her excitement was now bubbling.

Anakin was finally here.

It had been three months since she had last seen him. The war continued to keep him from her, but now they had each been granted 10 standard days off. Anakin for "meditation purposes" and her for a "mental relaxation period". It was complete luck how they were both given leave at the same time, they were just taking advantage of it.

The speeder boat quickly came to a stop at the dock and as soon as the engines were off, Anakin hopped out and ran straight towards Padmé as she ran straight towards him. When they collided in the middle, Padmé felt a large weight just disintegrate from her shoulders. It had been far too long and just being around him again was... intoxicating. He had changed since she'd last seen him. He had grown almost more mature. His gorgeous features had grown older, but in a very good way. He looked more manly and Padmé liked it very much.

Digging her face deeper into his chest, Padmé inhaled, absorbing his masculine aroma. As she squeezed him tighter, she felt herself get lifted off the ground and get spun gently around. Padmé released a hearty laugh that felt as if it had been trapped inside her for ages. She needed this so badly.

"By the Force, Padmé," Anakin gently grumbled into her hair. "I missed you so much." He said, never loosening his grip.

Beginning to find it difficult to breathe, Padmé pulled away but only to arms length. After looking him up and down for any noticeable differences, whether it be battle wounds or new robes, Padmé gently caressed his jaw and pulled him down into a deep kiss.

Her heart soared as she drank from his soft lips. The shear passion exchanged in one kiss made her spike with anticipation as she imagined what else would come throughout their days together. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she continued to deepen the kiss. Her tongue was granted access into his mouth as he hoisted her up onto his hips. Wrapping her legs around his waist, Padmé reluctantly pulled away. Tucking her head on his shoulder, she hugged him tighter with all her might. "I missed you too, Ani."

He laughed gently, "I can see that."

Not wanting to ruin the moment with more words, Padmé closed her eyes and continued to hold herself tight against Anakin. Suddenly, Anakin began walking up towards Varykino, but Padmé just couldn't care. She was just happy to have him home again.

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How he'd missed Naboo.

Although he'd never been an official resident on the planet, he'd always thought of it as home. Maybe it was because this was Padmé's birthplace, and ever since he'd married her, home was always wherever she was.

The speeder boats engines hummed as they skimmed the water at an accelerating pace. They were probably being pushed past their speed capabilities but as of now, Anakin didn't care. The only thing on his mind was getting home to his wife. They had only ten days together and he wasn't about to waste a single minute.

As he rounded another curve in the river, Anakin couldn't help but smile as the beautiful Varykino lake house came into sight. This was where he was married to his soulmate. This property held so many dear memories within its grasp that Anakin's heart began pounding just at the sight of it.

But his heart began pounding even more when he spotted her.

Her breathtaking, petite form wrapped in a blue silk morning gown. Her gorgeous brown tresses hanging around her soft, slim shoulders. Her bright eyes and beaming smile shining as he came closer. His heart swelled as he thanked the Force for such a beautiful, intelligent, and caring person to be a part of his life.

After safely docking the boat, he jumped out and ran towards her as she ran towards him. His excitement peaked as he could sense her through the Force. Her presence was one he had not felt in a long time, and seeing her again brought on such strong feelings within him. When they reached each other, she practically threw herself into him, almost knocking him off balance, but he quickly centred himself and squeezed her back.

Force, he loved this woman, and as she dug her face deeper against his chest he couldn't help lifting her off the ground and spinning her around. Anakin knows how much she loves it when he does that. He can sense the feeling of security it gives her to be held in his arms. Her laugh as he spun her only hade him love her more. It was a laugh that he needed to hear. It had been far too long since he'd heard such a beautiful sound.

After setting her down again, he dug his face into her brown curls, inhaling their light flowery scent. "By the Force, Padmé," Anakin began as he smiled against her hair, hugging her tighter. "I missed you so much."

To Anakin's surprise, Padmé remained quiet. She pulled away slightly. Her chocolate brown eyes examining him up and down when finally she reached up and gently ran her finger against his jawline, a weakness he knew she had discovered. Caressing his jaw she pulled him into a deep kiss. Padmé wrapped her arms around his neck and his excitement began to boil as her tongue pressed for entry into his mouth. What did he do to deserve her? Deepening the kiss even more, Anakin grabbed the underside of Padmé's legs as he gently hoisted her up onto his hips. She instantly responded by wrapping her legs around his waist, which only added to his excitement. Don't let it get to your head, Skywalker! He warned himself internally. Just before his patience expired Padmé pulled away and tucked her head on his shoulder, making him smile.

"I missed you too, Ani." She said while trying to regain her breath.

Finding their impatience to be with each other slightly amusing, Anakin laughed gently. "I can see that."

Not wanting to let go of her, Anakin began to stride towards the lake house. It's ironic how she weigh so little but still be he rock that holds his life together. He doesn't know where he'd be without her.

Anakin opened the front door with the Force and carried Padmé straight over to the large white velvet couch. Resting one knee on the cushion, he gently lowered Padmé until her back rested upon the soft material. With his face now hovering an inch above hers, Anakin looked directly into her soft brown eyes and smiled. Obi-Wan didn't believe in luck, and frankly neither did Anakin, but now staring into the eyes of his beloved he couldn't help but feel lucky. The Force had brought him together with the woman he knew he was made for and for that he was eternally grateful.

Anakin smirked as he felt her anticipation building. He figured he should stop before there was no turning back. Lifting up, he placed his hands on both sides of her head and said, "Are you hungry? I can make us some lunch."

"Lunch?" She said with raised eyebrows. "I haven't even had breakfast yet."

Anakin stood up and started walking towards the kitchen. "What?" He gasped mockingly. "The queen slept through first meal?"

As he turned the corner, Padmé stood up and followed him. "You act as if it's a crime, Sir Jedi." She called out. Turning through the doorway, Padmé looked around only to find an empty kitchen. Raising an eyebrow she took a few more steps into the room only to be grabbed by the wrists from behind. Padmé released a quiet yelp but then began to laugh.

Clutching her wrists from behind in mock handcuffs, he said playfully, "Well then maybe I should turn you in." Now holding both wrists with one hand, he raised her hands above her head and spun her around to face him. "I'm sure I could get quite the ransom for you." He said menacingly quiet. Walking closer, he slowly trapped her between him and the wall.

"Now I do not think it would be wise for you to take that course of action." She said in a whisper.

Now only inches from her face once again he replied, "And why not?"

She smirked. Seductively, she whispered in his ear. "Because you would never get to see what I have planned for us this week."

Anakin internally grimaced as he could now feel his excitement raging again. How could she get him so riled up so quickly? Maybe Obi-Wan's right, he did need to work on his restraint. "I love you." He said.

"I know." Padmé responded with a smile. Pushing away from him she walked over to the table and sat down at one of the chairs. "Now, what's for lunch?"

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"...And over there in that forest," Padmé said pointing to a large area of trees. "That's where Sola and I would spend most of our free time. We even managed to build our own tree fort. We spent hours together in that thing, swapping stories of our day at school, drawing, playing dress up." Her tone became sombre. "But after I entered the Legislative Youth Program, we grew apart. Don't get me wrong, I love her and she will always be my sister but I don't think things could ever be that way again."

The two were walking hand in hand down the lake shore as the sun was beginning to kiss the tips of the mountains. The sky was now glowing a soft orange but warmth from the afternoon sun still resided in the air. Sensing her sadness, Anakin squeezed her hand. Not wanting to give her much time to think negatively, he spoke up. "I wonder if it's still there."

"What? Oh, the fort? I would imagine it is but I can't see it-" Padmé started.

"Let's go!" Maintaining a tight grip on her hand, Anakin laughed as he ran barefoot through the soft grassy field.

"Anakin!" Padmé said as she laughed heartily behind him. He was fast but she knew he was holding up for her.

When they reached the edge of the forest, Anakin turned to look at her. "Where is it?"

"If my memory serves me right, I think it's over in that direction." She said while lifting a finger to point at a dense grouping of trees near a river bank. Anakin let her lead the way. It was obvious that no one had been here, except for the wildlife that is, in quite some time. Where there was once a path, tree branches and bushes now resided. After ducking under several branches Padmé stopped. "It's too dense, I'm not sure we can get through." She said with a hint of defeat in her voice.

Raising a hand, Anakin summoned the Force, moving every branch slowly out of their way. When he lowered his hand, all the branches created a tunnel-like shape. Padmé turned around and looked at Anakin, "Show off." She said sarcastically.

He shrugged. "Lead the way, m'lady."

Padmé retook his hand and walked about ten more steps. She stopped at the base of a large tree and looked straight up. "There it is." She said pointing about half way up the tree.

Looking around, Anakin called a long vine to his hand using the Force. With one hand he held the rope and he wrapped his other arm around Padmé's waist. "Hold on." He said as their feet started lifting off the ground. The vine slowly pulled them closer and closer to the fort. Upon reaching the fort, Anakin set Padmé down on a small platform then released the rope.

Padmé ducked her head into the small wooden box. Upon entering, Padmé felt every childhood memory she had hit her at once. She exhaled heavily as she felt tears brimming in her eyes. She let out a sad laugh, "It's exactly the way I remember it."

Anakin wrapped his arms around her shoulders from behind. Looking around, he took notice of how old and weathered the wood was. There were several boards missing from the walls and ceiling but the floor had stayed in tact. One of the tree's branches were now growing through one of the windows. "You said you and Sola built this?" He questioned genuinely.

"Yeah, we did. It looked much better fifteen years ago though." She said as she admired her twelve year old handiwork. She had to admit, they did a good job.

"Impressive." Anakin said as he ran his hand down one of the boards. "Hey, what's out here?" Anakin crawled out a small opening near the back wall.

Padmé suddenly remembered why they built that. This tree was right beside one of the deepest rivers on this side of Theed. Her and Sola had hung a rope on one of the far branches so they could use it to swing into the-

"Geronimo!" She heard Anakin's yell followed by a large splash of water. Quickly crawling through the hole, she looked down and laughed upon the sight of Anakin shaking the water out of his hair. "Hey Padmé!" He yelled up to her. "The rope still works!"

She laughed. "I can see that!" For a twenty-two year old he could act so much like a child. But Padmé didn't mind, in fact it made her feel more youthful.

Anakin stretched out and floated on his back, "The water's fine, Angel. You should join me."

Padmé looked at the rope then back down at Anakin. "Well, it's getting late and I don't think-" She started.

"No, no, don't worry about it, it's fine." He said sarcastically. "I didn't think you had in you anyways." He said challengingly with a smile.

If there was one thing Padmé Amidala Skywalker couldn't do, it was turn down a challenge. Especially when the one challenging her was a smug Anakin. Removing her shirt and tossing it down to the riverbank, Padmé walked up to the edge and grabbed the rope. "Ani, Dear." She said sweetly. "Watch out."

Opening his eyes and swimming out of the way, he looked up to see Padmé preparing to jump. She took a few steps back then ran off the platform swinging herself to the ropes longest length. When the rope recoiled, Padmé released the rope and expertly completed two back flips before diving perfectly straight into the water.

While swimming over towards Anakin, Padmé couldn't help but laugh. He looked completely flabbergasted and mildly confused. "I'm sorry..." She continued in her sweet voice, "you were saying..."

"Looks like I owe you an apology, m'lady." He said childishly.

"Don't worry about it. Sola an I would spend countless days practicing our diving techniques. We could've been professionals." She responded smugly.

"I'd say so. That was absolutely impressive, but I guess I shouldn't have expected anything less. You truly are phenomenal." He responded while moving to float on his back again.

Padmé's heart soared. She could feel how genuine his statement was and that made her so happy. "I love you." She said in a low voice.

"I know." Before he knew it, Padmé splashed him with water but jumped on him right after. Locking her legs around his waist, forcing him to hold them both up, Padmé smiled and held his face before pulling him into a loving kiss.

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The next morning, back at Varykino...

Anakin awoke to a cool morning breeze and the sound of birds chirping in the distance. Groggily, he rubbed his eyes and reached out for Padmé, but was surprised when she wasn't there. Squinting as his eyes adjusted to the light, Anakin examined Padmé's side of the bed which was completely empty. Her side was no longer warm which suggested that she had been gone a long time. Sitting up, Anakin stretched out and yawned. "Padmé?" He said wearily.

A few seconds later, Anakin could hear the unmistakable sound of C-3PO walking down the hallway. His endless chattering was quiet but continued getting louder as he came closer. "Mistress Padmé," Anakin head him say through the walls. "Are you sure this will be sufficient for Master Ani? If not I make a wonderful Pelikki omelette that I'm sure Master Ani would-"

"It's fine, 3PO. Thank you for your offer though." Padmé's muffled voice sounded like it was right outside the door. "Now be quiet please."

A second later the door gently opened revealing Padmé and C-3PO both carrying large-looking and delicious-smelling trays. Padmé's brown curls were down and resting on her shoulders and she was wearing a thin, white silk gown. She probably would've been wearing nothing at all had 3PO not been around, but it made the droid uncomfortable when either of them lacked clothing, so they decided it would probably be better just to wear something to keep the loud bot from whining.

They both smiled when their eyes locked. Waking up in the same place again was very relaxing. Not having to worry about each other's safety or wellbeing was a welcome difference. "Good morning, Angel." He said softly.

"Good morning, Ani." She replied just as soft. Walking over slowly, she gently set the tray on Anakin's lap. "I made us breakfast."

"You, made breakfast?" He asked sarcastically. In all her years of being a queen, and even now as a Senator, Padmé rarely ever had to make her own food. Often she would joke about her lack of skills in the kitchen.

She gasped mockingly. "Well, I'd did cook when I was a child. But I think it would be fair to give 3PO a lot of the credit today." She walked around the bed and sat down nuzzling up to Anakin's side. 3PO walked over to her and set the other tray down on her lap. "All this cooking though made me realize that we are very low on certain foods, which means as some point I have to make a trip into Theed."

"Would you like me to create a list of the needed supplies, m'lady?" 3PO asked promptly.

"Yes, thank you." She responded.

"Right away, madam." He said as he hobbled out of the room.

"Mhm, Padmé. This is amazing." Anakin said while chewing on his food. Being on the front lines of war never really gave him time to learn much about proper table manners, but then again, they were sitting and eating in their bed.

"You like it? It's my mothers old recipe for sweet Churia grain cakes. You'll have to tell her you like it when we see her." Padmé said with a smirk.

"We are going to see your family?" He asked slightly surprised.

"Actually, they are coming here to visit. They haven't been up to the estate in a while so I invited them over."

An idea popped up into Anakin's head that very moment. A mischievous smile spread across his face as his eyes twinkled.

"Anakin?" Padmé asked after a few moments.

"So when were you planning on going to Theed?"

"Uh, I was going to go later tonight but-" She said with confusion in her voice.

"Why don't you go after breakfast? I have some... errands to do around here so I can finish those while you get the supplies for tonight." He said quickly.

"Errands?"

"Yep. It's a surprise." He said with a smile.

Padmé was about to question him further but curiosity got the best of her. She wanted to see what his "errands" were truly about. "Alright. I'll leave as soon as we're both finished first meal."

"Perfect." Anakin said while stuffing his mouth with another piece of Churia cake.

Padmé was going to love this.