YAY! IT'S ME AGAIN! hi! my exams are finally over so now i'm being a good girl and i'm updating! anw, sorry i haven't updated for like ages...i really want to maintain my 4.0 GPA...so i have to study a lot...Oo i think i'm gonna fail chem...

anw, enough of my meaningless ramblings...on to the story!

Leia dialed the number hesitantly. "Hello?' she said.

"Yeah." A gruff voice stated. Ivan sounds a lot scarier on the phone. She swallowed nervously. "Is that Ivan?"

At his grunt, which Leia took as a 'yes', she continued, "Er…hi, I'm Leia. Mon Mothma asked me to discuss a few more points with you, so can go for lunch again? Sooner, preferably. Er…I'd like to get to know you better too…" she tried to sound coy and shy.

"yeah sure!" he sounded delighted and smug. Dirty bastard…he probably thinks I'm choosing him over Han. Leia cringed. "same place, tomorrow, is that alright?"

"Yes!" Leia trilled. Oh my gosh, I hate this! "Well, see you then!" she giigled flirtatiously. Hurriedly, she slammed down the phone, disgusted at herself.

Jeri laughed uncontrollably. "Leia…you were great!"

'Hey, I didn't enjoy that, you know!" she pouted, throwing a cushion at Jeri.

Jeri ignored her. "is that how you talk to Han?" she asked in a maddeningly suggestive voice. Her eyes glinted as she flung the cushion back at Leia. Leia giggled as she chased Jeri around the apartment. Jeri scampered away, smirking. She slapped her hand against the pad of a door and slipped inside. Leia followed her, but was pushed out urgently by Jeri. "What-" she wriggled out of her grip and looked in.

She knew, as she looked in, that it was Han's room. Well, his smell, the warm, lovely smell that made her feel great, lingered in the air. but it wasn't just that. It was completely bare, without any sign of human inhabitance except for a little box lying on the bed.

As if in a trance, she walked numbly towards it. She fingered it hesitantly, then pried it open slowly. A note, neatly folded up. it was addressed to her in writing all too familiar to her...

Leia:

Well, i guess i wanted to say I had a great time with you, really. But i'm gonna say outright I'm not very happy--okay that's an understatement--with the situation here, so I'm leaving. Don't bother doing anything; it won't work.

Han

well the bracelet is one i bought long time ago, for you. i was looking for the perfect moment to gve it to you, but well, i guess it will never come, so you might as well keep it.

She picked up the bracelet slowly. it was dazzling, with little shiny objects around, in the shape of a heart. it was simple, but that was what made it beautiful. Engraved on the back of the heart was

To Leia,

with love

Her throat was choked up and she clutched the bed, only dimly aware of Jeri reassuring her. Thoughts raced through her mind. I can't lose Han. I have to do something about it.

"Jeri, I'm going to my room, 'kay?" without waiting for an answer, she walked off, her fingers gripping onto the box, never letting go.

Leia sat back with a sigh of satisfaction. She had spent the last few hours typing, deleting and re-typing. Everything, from the way she phrased her sentences to the words she used, seemed inappropiate. But for now, she was done.

Dear Han,

Well, you're reading this, so I guess I should be glad you didn't delete this once you saw it was from me. Anyway Han, i hope you will hear me out.

I have told you many times that I didn't go out with Ivan. Why would I? He's such an obnoxious, lecherous person, he's ugly too, he thinks he's the best, he didn't rescue me, he didn't kiss me, he didn't make me fall so in love with him that I'm willing to do anything for him, he doesn't make me laugh, he doesn't cheer me up, he doesn't love me. In other words, he's not you.

Anyway, I know exactly what happened that day. You know Halley? Well, she likes you. As in, she's really infatiated, so much that when she found out I am forced to go out with Ivan, she contacted him and they thought of a plan to break us up, so that she can have you, and he can have me. I'm sure--okay, I hope--you don't want their plan to succeed. So tomorrow, can you meet me at the cafe at the Piazza, Dave's Kitchen? I'll prove it to you. Until then...take care. I love you.

Leia

It seemed okay. Not too mushy, not too hard, not like a piece of ranting...Leia pressed the 'send' button. It was late, but she didn't feel like going to sleep; she wanted to wait for Han's reply.

the sign popped up on her screen shortly. She opened the window.

Leia:

Okay but you'll better convince me cos if not, I'm be leaving tmr. And trust me, I don't want to leave.

At noon, is it? Your worship, you didn't state the time.

Han

It sounded so...Han that Leia smiled with relief. At least he agreed, that was a good sign. As long as Ivan went too...everything would be perfect.

Leia scrutinised herself in the mirror. Oh my god I look terrible! She was wearing a v-neck long-sleeved blouse and pants; she wore her favourite earrings and the bracelet Han gave her; her hair was let down. She groaned.

"Hi!" Jeri clapped her hands on her shoulders, startling her. She was grinning happily. "You look awesome!"

"No!" Leia wailed. "I look awful! How can you be so happy?" She stared miserably at her reflection.

"I'm happy for you!" Jeri said warmly. "Come on, now you guys will be together again."

It's exactly what I dread! What's wrong with me? Leia tried to smile.

Han hastily pulled on a white shirt and pants, then pulled his pants on and flew out of the door.

You always screw up, Solo. It's past twelve already and you're still not there. He swore under his breath as he steered his speeder into a lot. Yanking his helmet off, he hopped off and made his way to the cafe.

Leia took a sharp intake of breath as she saw Han pull off his helmet and make his way here. It occured to her how handsome he was again...his muscular body, his unruly dark hair, his features...She swallowed nervously as he walked in.

She smiled tentatively as Jeri waved at him. She glanced at her watch, so Han wouldn't see her face and the tinge of colour. t was almost time for Ivan and Halley to arrive.

"Hey." Han said, sliding into the seat opposite her.

"Hi." she smiled faintly and was glad to receive one back.

"Hi!" Jeri sounded so excited that Leia nudged her. "Okay Han this thing involves Halley and Ivan as you probably know. They're on the way here now. So can you like, go to the gents or something and when it's time to come out, I'll call you, okay."

Han nodded. "Right."

"Han..." Leia's mouth felt parched all of a sudden. "Thanks a lot for coming."

Jeri cut in. "Han, you'd better go now." Han gave her a cursory nod and smiled at Leia before going off.

Halley pushed open the door and strode in. She caught sight of Jeri and Leia and headed towards them. Gosh, I'm really lucky Leia doesn't know about that...else god knows what she'll do. "Hi!" she sang cheerfully.

"Hi!" Jeri and Leia chorused.

"Well, just wait a second, the fourth person will be here soon."

"What fourth person?"

"Wait and see." Leia said mysteriously just as she spotted Ivan striding in their direction, looking full of himself. She nudged Jeri and she nodded.

"Hello my dear Leia." he bent down to kiss her but Leia cringed and pushed him away. "I thought this was going to be private?"

"Uh...Halley's new so we asked her along."

"Halley?" he did a double-take and a look of recognition crossed his face as he met her gaze.

"Yes, you know her, I suppose." Leia glanced behind her, and was elated to see Han walking towards them.

"Hi." Han announced.

Ivan turned white and glanced around. Halley looked nonplussed and exchanged frantic glances with Ivan.

"Halley and Ivan, would you care admitting what you did?" Jeri asked pleasantly. Halley looked on stonily as Ivan kept his mouth sealed shut.

"You know the contract you signed with the Alliance?" Leia swallowed; she knew all too well this wasn't exactly a good thing to do. "I can terminate it, if you don't confess."

A look of shock and alarm crossed Ivan's face. It was a known fact that the Alliance was a major client of them, and contributed most of the income. His eyes flickered towards Halley as he considered his alternatives. Leia could just imagine the train of thoughts progressing through his mind: I have nothing to lose if I admit, just that Halley might be in big trouble...but she's not important and besides, I definitely value my company over her...

"Okay." he declared.

Halley let out a strangled gasp and clutched his arm. "Don't!" Not in front of Han...

He shook her hand away roughly and he continued, "But you must continue purchasing weapons from us."

Leia nodded. "Only if you tell the entire truth, and nothing but the truth."

Ivan let out his breath. "Halley contacted me to request for my help. She liked you a lot, Solo, " he snarled, "and since I have desires of my own, "he looked pointedly at Leia who stared back steadily. "We planned this.'

"Right. So was Halley the one who destroyed my ship?" Han glared at Halley, who refused to meet his gaze.

"Okay, so you admit everything that happened on that day was you and Halley's fault and Leia had nothing to do with it?" Jeri asked, her eyes narrowing.

Leia's heartbeat quickened. If he says yes, everything will be okay...

"Yes, that's right. and the contract better not be terminated. "

"Yes, of course, " Leia hurriedly agreed. Han was looking at her with something unidentifiable in his expression, and honestly, all she wanted right now was some time alone with him.

Jeri seemed to sense that. "Okay, thanks a lot, Ivan. Halley, come back with me."

Han took he rhand and pulled her along nonchalantly, as if nothing had happened between them at all. Leia felt joy bubbling inside her and entwined her fingers in his.

When they reached outside, the rest were gone, Leia realized. Han turned to her. "So I guess I won't be leaving, huh?" he said wryly. He held her gaze, then they kissed. Leia relished the feeling..."Oh Han, I've missed you..." she licked his name against the couse of her throat as he kissed her passionately. He pulled away. "I've missed you too. Jeez, this is all my fault, I'm so sorry..." he stroked her hair gently.

Leia put her fingers on his lips. "No more of that, Han, let's just get back to what we were like last time..." she said softly, pleadingly.

Han nodded before kissing her gently on her forehead. "Come on, I'll bring you back." He led her to his speeder. Hopping on, he passed her a spare helmet.

As she tightened it, she asked anxiously, "You drive safely, don't you?"

Han flashed a devilish grin. "What do you think?"

Leia barely had time to grip onto Han before he sped off. He cut through back lanes, swerving to barely acoid collisions all at an amazing speed. Leia clutched onto Han tightly.

She soon got used to it and tightened her arms around Han's back. As the lanes, bustling shops, sped past her in a hazy blur, she rested hr head on Han's back, enjoying the feel of him. I don't want to let go...ever...

Many thanks to Camilla (is that how it's spelt?)! You're great! Continue reviewing and I hope you enjoy this chappie!

Gosh, I feel so surreal; this week I updated two of my fics, lake house and this and both of them were about relationships healing...hahas...

Anyway, pls be grateful kaes, I'm already very busy with school, homeworok, PTs, guides and debate (my ccas)...So don't you think I deserve reviews? Yes, right? Yup! Please review:)