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Scars and Secrets

Padme stood in her gown, with her fishtail braid cascading passed her breasts until her stomach. Her fingers ran through it now and again, trying to keep herself from breaking something. She watched the city that never slept with the lights, glistening on her complexion.

She had no idea that Obi-Wan had entered her suite and leaned against a wall, watching her. Padme showed little emotion, he noticed the water in her eyes. The lights made them sparkle and her body was fitted by a beautiful blue gown. He slowly walked forward out of the shadows until she could see him. Padme stared at him as he carried on walking towards her, he locked his arms around her and she leaned her face on his chest. Padme felt his heart pump softly in his chest rhythmically and carried on watching the city.

"I have let them down. My people are going to die and I cannot stop it. No one will listen, no one will take action. Naboo's army is much too small to defeat the Trade Federation." She whispered softly.

"You haven't let down anyone," He lifted her chin so they met eye-to-eye, "And I think I have an idea. There is still the Gungan's, I've visited their city, they have thousands of warriors."

"You are brilliant, did you know that?" Padme smiled and kissed him. He ran his rough fingers through her hair and held her head up. They stood there passionately kissing, she wrapped her arms around his neck and he lifted her up onto the dresser. Obi-Wan spread her legs so that he could fit in between them and began loosening her gown. She took of his Jedi robe which exposed his bare skin made of muscles and scars.

Once Obi-Wan loosened her gown and pulled it off, he traced his fingers over where she had been stabbed by the Sith Lord and gently trailed his lips over it and over every curve of her body. Effortlessly, he carried her to her bed and lay her down.

The next morning, Padme lay naked in the arms of Obi-Wan Kenobi. She watched him while he slept and traced her fingers along his scars. Each scar told a story, a battle of some sort and one day she hoped to know every battle.

He opened his eyes and smiled at Padme, he turned over and pretended to start snoring. She giggled and Obi-Wan turned over and kissed her softly. He pulled her close and began making love to her when the door opened.

"Sabé!" Padme shrieked and Obi-Wan ducked under the covers. She smiled and pulled a thumbs up – Padme rolled her eyes and laughed as Obi-Wan kissed her stomach.

"Breakfast and a bath for two today, My Lady?" Sabé giggled and gestured towards the bathroom, "Senator Palpatine will see you in two hours, followed by Qui-Gonn-"

"Qui-Gonn?" Obi-Wan popped up from the sheets and Sabé nodded, "Brilliant. Do not say a word about this." He pointed at Padme and him and winked.

"Of course, care for breakfast? And I've ran a rose petal bath for some relaxation."

"Please." They said at the same time and laughed. Sabé turned on her heel and exited the suite.

"Bath's ready, Kenobi." Padme stood up and made her way towards the bathroom.

"Wait for me!" Obi-Wan jogged after her and smiled at her as she sat on the side of the tub waiting. He jumped in, creating a splash which made Padme frown. She climbed in and lay in between his legs. He locked his arms around her and began kissing her neck.

"What's this scar from?" She circled it with her thumb, it was on his forearm and was a lighter shade than the rest of his skin.

"Well, we were on Mustafa, and lava landed on me. The end." He began washing her back and her legs as she nodded thoughtfully.

"It feels like I have known you for a very long time Obi-Wan. I feel that we are connected in some way and I just don't want this to end…" She leaned her head on his neck, he began to think carefully about the new situation, "I mean, us being together could never last. You being a Jedi and me being the Queen. As soon as this attack is over you will go back to Coruscant and you will be sent on missions across the galaxy."

"It does feel like we have been together for a long time Padme and I don't want it to end either however sadly it will have to. Our little relationship could get us both into so much trouble. Unless…"

"Unless what?" Padme turned around puzzled by his sentence.

"Unless we were to keep it a secret. I could become your body guard and I could try do as many missions close to Naboo. And when you are in Coruscant I will be able to see you… It could work. I don't want to give this up."