we walked silently to the dining area, our arms slightly touching due to our proximity. We could hear laughter from Master Luke as we neared.

He didn't know, he couldn't know, not yet at least.

I grounded myself by reaching around Ben with my mind hoping it would keep me from thinking to much.

The closer we got the more my palms began to sweat.

Ben was so calm and collected I almost felt like we had done nothing wrong. Could he think we were in our rite to share that kiss? I smiled just thinking of the kiss, the feel of his hands on me, and the sound of his breathing.

I looked up at Ben hoping to admire him quickly only to find that his eyes were on me to begin with.

"I can see that hiding what we did will be difficult for you," his words were slow and careful.

"I," I stammered.

"It's okay, I will guard your thoughts from my mother and Master Luke," he had to whisper the last part as his hand touched my shoulder to lead me in to the dining room.

Master Luke and the Princess were sitting siting on one end of a table laughing at something one of them had said. There was some food in serving dishes on the table, nothing extravagant, surrounded by table wear and small decorations.

I smiled nervously at the two already seated and took my seat across from Master Luke. Ben kissed his mom on the cheek and sat next to me. Out seats were pillows on the floor, normally we sat on benches with the other students, but I guess we had returned to late to eat with everyone.

"Well good of you to finally join us," – Master Luke smiled- "any longer and I would have eaten everything."

"Even the rolls?" I asked as my mouth watered.

"Yes, even the rolls," he stared.

"No," I playfully pretended to be in shock earning a laugh from the table.

"Well, let's not starve the children," Princess Leia motioned with her hands for us to dig in.

Ben quickly grabbed some food making sure to pass me the bowls after, I guess he was just as hungry. I looked around and spotted the rolls which I was dying to eat and glared at how far from me they were. I would have to reach over Ben or ask him, looking up at him I decided to just reach and skip a step.

I leaned over him forcing him to lean back, just as I was about to reach a roll it floated away.

"Hey," I complained looking around.

"Ben," Master Luke warned.

I turned to see him sporting a huge smile and his hand out as he pulled the roll towards him.

"Sorry Master Luke, I couldn't help myself," Ben replied with a chuckle in his voice.

I reached further trying to grab a roll for myself. I didn't use the force because I knew Master Luke would disprove of it and I was on thin ice as it was already.

I felt Bens hands on my waist as he pulled me back to my seat.

"Let me, knowing you the whole table will flip over," He mused, leaning over and grabbing a roll placing it in my hand.

"I hardly think I'm heavy enough for the table to flip over," I took a bite from the roll and almost died, it was so good.

"You haven't had to carry yourself lately have you?" he raised an eye brow.

"Thin ice Ben, thin ice," I smiled up at his mom who was smiling at our banter.

"Fine I apologize for commenting on your weight, obviously it's a sensitive matter for women," He shrugged as he took a bite.

"They always like this?" Princess Leia asked Master Luke.

"Well, yes actually now that you mention it," Master Luke stared at me intently.

I froze recognizing his facial expression as one he wore when trying to read people. I slowly reached for Ben under the table to afraid to look over at him. My fingers wrapped around his pant leg hoping he would understand what was happening.

"So, Luke have you told the students about their new training?" Bens mom asked breaking his concentration.

"No Leia, I was waiting to surprise them when everything was set up," he responded as he ate his food.

I looked over at Ben who looked over at me knowingly, he winked and returned to his food. I couldn't believe Ben was strong enough to keep Master Luke from my mind, it was crazy. His hand covered mine which was still on his pants. In a soothing manner his finger tips smoothed over my hand until I had released my grip, he exhaled slowly and gave my hand a squeeze before returning to eat. I pulled my hand away slowly and began to eat slower than usual. My mind was still over come by Ben and his touch and the feel of his lips on mine.

"Chloe, is something wrong?" Princess Leia interrupted my thoughts bringing the attention to me.

"Oh no, just trying to figure out the new training you mentioned," I thought fast.

"Chloe doesn't enjoy surprises mother," Ben explained further even though I didn't have a problem with surprises.

"Oh, I see, don't worry dear you will like this one," she smiled making me smile in return.

The conversation continued mostly between Master Luke and the princess. I could feel Ben in my mind and I smiled looking over to him. He looked back and gave me a half smile, we both wanted to be spending this time together.

"I forgot don't fill up completely I've brought a treat, Quinberry cake from Romin!" Ben's mom grinned.

"Wow when did you go there?" Master Luke Laughed.

I looked over at Ben wondering what quinberry cake was, Ben just shrugged in response.

Once we finished eating Ben's mom asked some one to bring the cake. I had never seen anything like it before. It looked sweet and delicious. A slice was placed on a plate for each of us, I was excited. The frosting was a light purple, and the spongy cake part a light yellow. It smelled so good I could hardly contain myself. The slice had three layers of the cake separated by lighter purple frosting.

"Its delicious, kids have some," Master Luke laughed after taking a huge bite.

I watched as Ben lifted a small forkful in to his mouth, he nodded in approval and turned to me. I lifted a forkful in to my mouth and my eyes widened, I hadn't had anything as good since my father passed away. It was fruity, sweet, moist, and just perfect, the flavor exploded in my mouth. Ben chuckled as I dug in to the cake, and after a few moments he passed me a napkin.

"Thank you," I smiled as I wiped my mouth clean.

"I take it you liked the cake?" Master Luke laughed.

"No, I loved it, actually I wanted to go with princess Leia, so I can eat cake every day." I smiled.

"Very funny," Master Luke smiled placing another piece of cake on my plate.

"Thank you!" I smiled and began eating it.

After we all finished eating the plates were cleared away and I was stuffed.

"Don't ever let me not eat for a day and a half Ben, I think you'll have to roll me to my sleeping quarters," I groaned and laid back on the floor.

"Well maybe if you practiced some self-control periodically I wouldn't have to roll you to your quarters," he laughed.

"Ben why don't you say goodnight to your mom shell be spending the night, and then roll Chloe to her room. I'll deal with you two in the morning," Master Luke commanded.

"Yes, Master Luke," Ben stood up and hugged his mom, he whispered something to her, but I couldn't hear.

"Good night my son, and you as well Chloe it was nice seeing you again."

Ben held out his hands for me with a small smile. I took his hands and let him pull me up, I groaned as my stomach felt like it would explode.

"Thank you for dessert princess Leia, Good night!" I called out as Ben Ushered me away.

Ben walked me all the way to my bed and helped me sit down.

"Will you do that thing again, so I can sleep all night Ben?" I asked kicking my shoes off.

"Yes, this time I will wake you up in the morning, so you are not late again," he pushed my braids out of my face.

"Super," I smiled.

He sat down on the bed next to me and lifted his hand to my temple it was faster this time.

"Rest well my," his voice drowned away as the darkness surrounded me bringing dreamless sleep.