Dear Readers,

Hello all, SailorLeia here! Anyways, Valentine's Day is a very special holiday, ya know! As I was walking through a store not too long ago, admiring all of the heart-shaped Valentine's Day stuff… I got the idea for this story. It isn't connected to any of my other stories, and it is a Luke romance… but just because it's his story, doesn't mean Han and Leia can't pop in here and there (wink-wink)! I hope you all enjoy! And I'm SO SORRY IT TOOK ME THIS LONG TO POST THIS! I wanted it out for V-day, but that just didn't happen! Enjoy!

Standard Disclaimers Apply – I do not own these characters, they belong to the masterminds George Lucas, Timothy Zahn, and a bunch of other cool guys! This story is simply barrowing them for my own ideas! ((Most will be unharmed!))

Dedicated to all secret admirers, everywhere! ((WAY TO GO!))

"Master Skywalker's Secret Admirer"

A Valentine's Day Romance

Chapter 1 – Luke's Secret

Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo sat at the dinner table with their three children and their two special guests. Mara Jade was talking to each child, about their day, and such. Luke Skywalker just played with his food, and pushed it around on his plate. Which can never be a good sign, Luke rarely let's something bother him out of his appetite.

"Luke, are you alright?" Leia asked worriedly.

"Hmm?" Luke asked, obviously not paying attention.

"Are you alright?" Leia repeated.

"Yeah… I'm fine sis; I'm just not very hungry s'all." Luke smiled trying to be convincing.

"You really worry me sometimes little brother!" Leia said concern still thick in her voice.

"I know, I really don't mean to sis!" Luke apologized sincerely.

"I know you don't; I just wish you'd take better care of yourself." Leia said seriously.

"Wha's wrog unkle Wuke?" The youngest, little two and a half year(s) old Anakin asked.

"Yeah, I haven't seen you this messed up since Calli left!" Mara said, her own worry and protectiveness showing.

"I'm fine guys, really!" Luke said squeezing Mara's arm in reassurance. "I've just been under a lot of stress at the academy lately."

"If all of the students act like Jade, I can see why." Han teased, gaining a glare from Mara who shook her butter knife at him in warning.

"Watch it Solo!"

"See Luke, this is why we always use butter knifes when you're over." Leia teased, winking his way. "My husband and Jade would probably cause bodily harm if we let them use the sharp ones."

"Yes, I agree!" Luke smiled.

"That would work too! If I didn't have weapons hidden!" Mara said winking Leia's way.

"Yeah and I didn't have this knife in my boot!" Han smiled patting said boot.

"Uh OH!" All three children said, just before the whole bunch started laughing.

"Just for the record, Han. Mara's very special; she's one of the best in all of her classes, and a guy couldn't ask for a better best friend." Luke smiled at her brightly.

"Aww, thank you… you're not just saying that because I'm always pulling your butt outta trouble, are you?"

"Nope, I can take care of myself." Luke said confidently taking a bite of his dinner.

"Right," Mara said sarcastically. "But honestly, what's up with you, Skywalker? Did your little admirer not write you today?" Mara asked nonchalantly, getting elbowed hard by Luke.

"Admirer?" Both Solos asked drawing their eyebrows up.

"You mean- you never told them about…" she gasped, "uh oh!" Mara said covering her mouth.

"What is this 'admirer' business, little brother?" Leia asked, her eyes warning him to tell her the truth.

"Yeah kid, what gives?" Han asked, just as aggressive as his wife.

"Well," Luke began, "I've… sorta… kinda… started receiving letters from someone… she's sort of a secret … admirer type…" he explained awkwardly.

"A SECRET ADMIRER!" Han and Leia shouted.

"Yep, she handwrites him little love notes and letters of encouragement everyday." Mara explained in a brushed off manner. "She sticks the notes in all different kinds of places. In his classrooms, on his apartment door, anywhere she knows he'll find it."

"That's so romantic!" Little Jania sighed.

"YUCK!" Both young Solo boys shouted.

"I agree with the boys," Mara said with a laugh.

"You're just jealous Mara." Luke sneered, "Cause I have an admirer, someone who I could maybe even love someday."

"I'm disgusted, but not jealous. Jealousy is one of the only things I don't feel!" Mara said sweetly.

"Sure Mara," Luke said, not believing her for a second. "That's why you tried to convince me of all those possible flaws she could have!"

"Which were never really cleared, now were they!"

"Possible flaws?" Han repeated, trying to stop both Jedi before they broke out into another flirtatious fight.

"Yeah, like once she tried to convince me she was one of my teenage students." Luke explained.

"A possibility, they all adore you." Leia pointed out.

"That's what I said, in fact; one of the girls in his class had stationary almost identical to the filmsy his admirer uses. One mistake, one measly little mix up and he freaks!"

"What about the other time, you had me thinking she was a guy?" Luke reminded her accusingly.

"In this day and time, you can never tell." Mara explained; becoming the voice of reason.

"You just don't understand, there's nothing weird about her at all. Judging by her penmanship, I'm guessing she's around our age. She smart, funny, interesting, she always knows what to say, when to say it, and she always knows just how to make me feel better."

"And I'm glad someone can do that for you, Luke." Leia broke in, bringing him back to reality. "But what I think Mara and all of us are afraid of… is this girl isn't what she seems and you getting hurt again! I think I can speak for us all, we don't want to see you hurting like that again! Not like last year!"

"And you won't, I know it. All of you, Mara, and my admirer's letters are what helped me. Help me start living again." Luke said.

"She been writing you all this time, and you never told us." Han asked.

"I was afraid of how all of you would react, I should have known better." He said half scolding himself.

"Luke, we're your family, we'll always be behind you. In whatever you do with your life." Leia said smiling.

"Yeah, of course, but just don't get your hopes up yet. You haven't even met her yet!" Han warned him.

"I really think I know her already, and just didn't know she cared… she seems to know me so well. And whether I do or don't know her, I just hope I get to meet her soon, it's killing me not knowing and it's almost been a whole year!" Luke said.

"Don't worry, Uncle Luke, you'll meet her soon!" Jania smiled confidently patting her uncle's back.

"How d'ya know that Jania?" Jacen asked curiously.

"I don't know, if this girl's so nice in her letters, she's gotta be extra nice in real life!" Jania explained to her brother. "Especially if Uncle Luke likes her!"

"Thank you Jania!" Luke smiled; all of Leia and Han's children were so bright! He just couldn't help but smile down on them with pride. "I just hope you're right!"

Later That Night…

After dinner and after walking Mara to her door. Luke dragged himself to his own apartment, his head hung low. She hadn't written to him at all today. Maybe she was busy, maybe she just didn't have time, or maybe she was giving up. As he reached his door, and finally brought his head up to enter his access code… he froze. There was a note on the door, folded in half, his name beautifully scripted across the front.

Luke's mouth hung open for a moment, then he grabbed the note and quickly entered his apartment. If he'd stayed out a moment longer, he would have heard and possible seen his admirer standing the shadows, giggling quietly to herself, before sneaking in the turbolift and rushing home.

Luke sat down in his favorite chair and read the note:

Dear Luke,

I hope you saw the moons and stars; they were shining so brightly tonight. I couldn't stay away form my balcony and windows. A part of me wanted to be up there again, flying star to star. Seeing the galaxy, exploring new things… Then I think of you and I'm glad to be here again. Knowing somewhere you're looking at the same stars and same moons, somehow comforts me. Maybe even thinking the same things I am. Maybe someday, we'll be able to stand together admiring the stars together… and not feel so alone. I promise someday soon, you'll know who I am, and you'll see why I've kept my identity hidden for so long. I just hope you can understand and not get angry at with me.

An Admirer

(From not so far)

Luke readthe lettera few more times and got so excited. He called Mara's com, she should still be up. Mara answered her com, after a little while. Her voice thick with annoyance, she answered, "Skywalker, it's the middle of the night! I was mediating, what couldn't wait till morning?"

"Mara, she left a note on my door! She said 'she promises she'll reveal herself soon' and SHE LIKES PILOTING! She was talking about the moons and stars; just like I was on the way home. She was talking about 'flying star to star, seeing the galaxy!' I'm sorry I called so late, but I just had to tell someone!" Luke said very fast and excitedly, finishing off his monolog with bright smile.

"Well you're definitely feeling better! Glad to see you're happy again, I was beginning to worry about after Jacen, Jania and Anakin couldn't even care you up! I just knew the old girl'd come through." Mara smiled brightly back. "I'm just kidding about calling; you know you can call anytime."

"Yeah! Isn't that great though?"

"Yes, that's wonderful, sounds like she's going to finally reveal herself soon." Mara encouraged.

"Yeah, Mara… Do you really think she could have all of those flaws?" Luke asked tilting his head at her.

"At first I did, but now, I think you're right. She's probably just fine." Mara said, encouraging him further.

Luke nodded, and said "Thanks Mara… ya know, for everything."

"Don't mention it Skywalker, what are friends for. Now GO TO sleep, if your meeting her soon, you'll wanna look your best! Get some rest."

"Yes ma'am," he mock saluted and she chuckled in the back of her throat.

"Good boy, now actually listen to me this time! Goodnight."

"Goodnight Mara." He said feeling down right giddy, like a little kid. Soon he would finally meet his admirer. If she was the one for him, he wouldn't be alone anymore! Things were FINALLY beginning to look up for the Jedi Master.

There ya have it! So, Like it, love it, hate it? Please review and let me know! I really love hearing from all of you and live off reviews! They are the very air I breathe! Hope you all like it, more will be up soon! Sorry again, I was so late posting this! It took forever to pick the right approach! Till next time, TTFN!
SailorLeia