This chapter is being posted a little late! Sorry about that! But I had a bunch of Family stuff to do today for the holidays! ENJOY
Chapter Fourteen
Leia sighed in her sleep, rolling over and smashing her face directly into Han's shoulder. At first she was shocked as her eyes slowly opened and looked up to see Han still fast asleep. She couldn't help the smile that spread across her face, as she watched him sleep. Her dark eyes stared at him, taking in the details of his face and how calm he looked. She smiled and moved her head to lay against his chest. She could hear the steady beat of his heart under her ear. It was a calming sound and she didn't realize how much she had missed it until that exact moment. Her mind still wondered if they were rushing things, but her heart felt so content in his arms. She felt as if she could be happy in this moment for the rest of her life. She'd slept so well the past few nights, wrapped tightly in his embrace. Leia briefly wondered how their relationship would progress. Han had made it clear last night that he wanted everything with her and had no problems making their relationship public. She knew she needed time to adjust, and she only hoped and prayed things would stay this way.
Feeling Han sigh underneath her, Leia moved her eyes back up to his face. He yawned and moved to stretch his arms up. He smiled before his eyes even opened, already feeling Leia's warm body against his. Her finger tips traced over his chest, drawing little patterns across his skin.
"Good morning." Han mumbled out, his voice still filled with sleep.
'Good morning." She replied back. Han smirked at the sound of her voice, and peaked one eye open at her. "I didn't mean to wake you…"
"You didn't." he assured her, his hands coming up to run across the back of her head. Leia sighed against his chest and leaned up closer to his face. "Morning…" He whispered again. Leia only smiled and leaned closer finally pressing their lips together. Han groaned against her lips, pulling her body closer to his. Her leg fell over top of his thighs, as his arms lifted her small form half on top of him. Leia smiled into their kiss, loving the feel of his heated skin against her naked form.
"I could get used to waking up this way…" Leia whispered to him.
"I hope so." He smiled, cupping her cheek and keeping her face close to his.
"We should really get up…"
"Why? I think we're perfect right here." Han smirked.
"I'm sure you do…I do have a few things to do today."
"Need me to get lost?" Han asked, hoping she said no.
"No, nothing like that. I just have a few calls to make." Han nodded, his fingers still tracing over her face.
"I'll stay out of the way." Han assured her.
"I might want you in the way…You're a lovely distraction." She admitted with a smirk.
"I'll be your distraction any time you want." Han laughed.
"I'm meant to be on break for the holiday's…" Leia started. "But they always need something."
"You're a busy girl." Han told her, that wasn't different from the wife he knew.
"I am…" She said her voice quiet now.
"What is it?' Han asked.
"Will that be a problem for us again?"
"No!…We'll be fine Leia."
"Alright…"
"I promise." He smiled leaning in an kissing her once more. Leia happily kissed him back and rolled their bodies against each other. Neither wanted to but both pulled apart at the sound of Leia's door bell. Leia looked down the hall confused, she wasn't expecting anyone.
"You expecting someone?' Han asked her.
"No…" She sighed, not wanting to get up but knowing she had to.
"Luke?" Han suggested and Leia shook her head no.
"No, it's not Luke." She knew immediately. "I told you we'd have to get up." She smiled, pulling away from him and sliding out of the bed. Han smirked enjoying the view as she moved across the room and grabbed her robe. Glancing over her shoulder she smirked at him. "Quit you staring and get dressed hot shot." She smiled, a slight blush filling her cheeks.
"Yes Princess." He nodded, as Leia made her way down the hallway and quickly palmed the door open. Leia's heart stopped and her breath caught. She wasn't expecting that.
"Maddox!" Leia greeted her voice coming out as a croak.
"Leia." He smiled brightly at her. She hadn't seen him since the Gala and she had not been expecting him today. Not that it was uncommon for him to stop by. He looked well and the bright smile on his face proved that he was happy to see Leia.
"How are you?" Leia asked slowly.
"I'm good, back in town again." He said explained. Leia nodded, slowly glancing over her shoulder. She wasn't sure how long Han would take, but she figured it wouldn't be long. "Leia are you alright?" He asked her. Leia quickly looked back to him, not sure how she should explain. "Can I come in?" Maddox asked.
"I…Maddox, somethings happened and I…" Leia tried to start but Han's voice stopped her.
"Leia who was at the door?" Han asked as he walked down the hallway, not paying much attention at all. He slowed his movements staring ahead at Maddox and Leia together.
"Han.." Leia tried to stop him but the damage was done. Maddox had seen him and Han had seen Maddox.
"Oh…" Leia heard Maddox say, looking away from her.
"Han? Could you give me a moment?" She asked him, hoping he would understand and not make a scene. Han stared at her for a moment, her eyes pleading with him to give her a few minutes with this man. He felt jealousy flare up inside him. Even though only minutes before Leia had been rested in his arms, he still felt the need to run to her and kiss her. Proving that she was his again and that this man needed to move along. Fighting back the jealous feelings, Han slowly nodded and started down the hallway. He looked back at Leia once more and she mouthed a quick thank you.
Han's heart was hammering against his chest, this whole experience was sure to take a few years off his life. He wanted to give Leia time with him, but he also didn't want her to be alone with that man. What if she changed her mind? What if she was in love with him now? How would Han move on and what would he do with his life? He'd gone through some much to get her back and he couldn't lose her again.
Back in the living room Maddox and Leia stared at each other quietly.
"Come in Maddox.." Leia stared ushering him inside. He moved slowly, but followed her into the living room and sat beside her. "I'm sorry…" She tried but he stopped her.
"You don't have anything to be sorry for Leia." He whispered back to her. "He's the guy isn't he?"
"What do you mean?" Leia questioned.
"The guy that hurt you, that you were running from…"
"Yes…"
"But you seem happy." He said offering her a sad smile.
"I am…I'm trying to be." She admitted openly. She didn't want to lie to Maddox, he had been so kind to her and she had enjoyed their time together.
"You look happy Leia.." He said reaching out and taking her hand. Leia gently squeezed his back and stared up at him.
"You'll find her…I know you will." Leia assured him.
"I sure hope so…I should probably go…"
"Maddox?"
"It's alright Leia…I want you to be happy." He told her, leaning over and kissing her forehead.
"I want you to be happy too." She nodded.
"I'll see you around."
"Of course." Leia said as she watched him walk out the door. While they had never been a couple or anything serious, she felt sorry for him now. She felt guilty and didn't want to hurt him. But as kind and sweet as Maddox was, Leia had always known that he was not the guy for her. She wanted him to be, Gods she had hoped her heart would change and that he would be the one. But it never happened. She knew for sure it never would, now that Han was back in her life.
Sighing Leia walked quietly down the hallway and to her bedroom. Sliding the door open, she found Han sitting on the end of her bed. His fingers were dragging through his hair and his face was hard and tense.
"Han?" She questioned.
"Hey!" He said jumping up, clearly not hearing her come in.
"Thank you for giving us a moment."
"Of course…He was special to you?"
"He was a friend…Part of me wanted him to be more but it was never right for us…"
"Ok…Are we alright?" Han asked, fear evident in his voice. The last thing he wanted right now was to lose Leia. He'd fought to get her back and didn't intend to lose her to another man.
"We're fine Han." Leia nodded, stepping closer to him and wrapping her arms around his waist. Han held her tight, leaning over and kissing the top of her head. "I feel sorry for him…" Leia whispered to Han.
"Why? Did you love him?" Han asked, needing to know that answer.
"No. But he was kind and caring…I think he wanted to love me but it was never right."
"Can't force it." Han said.
"No you can't, he was too focused on her anyway."
"Her?" Han asked.
"His wife…he lost her a few years back. He misses her and he wanted me to be her. He hasn't got over it yet." Leia explained. Han just stared down at her, his heart breaking for Maddox now.
"When you say lost?" Han asked.
"She died, it was very sudden." Han understood, Han understood more then anyone else what it was like to lose your wife.
"I'm not sure you get over something like that." Han said and Leia nodded.
"You're probably right…" She said, laying her head to his chest and just enjoying his embrace. "How about some breakfast, before my calls?" Leia suggested. Han quickly nodded and squeezed her again. Leia pulled away and slowly walked down the hallway away from him. Han smiled and almost started following her when something out of the corner of his eye caught his attention.
The cloaked figure stood across the room staring at Han.
"What is it?" Han whispered, not wanting to alarm Leia.
"You seem well, the Princess seems well." He said.
"Of course we are, things are on the right track."
"And you are appreciating this time with her?" He asked his head turned to the side slightly. Han stared at him for a moment, not sure how to respond. Of course he was! He'd wanted nothing but these moments with Leia again.
"Of course I do!" Han bit out.
"Good…I will leave you for now…"
"You gotta stop popping in and out. We need a signal or something." Han said and the figure nodded.
"You will feel me the next time we meet." He offered.
"Alright…I guess." Han sighed, not sure what that meant. The figure slowly started to disappear until Han was alone once more.
"Han you coming?" Leia called down the hallway.
"Right behind you." He said following her voice, ready to spend another day with her.
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Han sat beside Leia on the couch as she answered a few messages and replied to a few calls. His hands ran up and down her legs, successfully keeping her warm and giving his mind something to focus on. He smirked up at her, each time she swatted at his hands, knowing that she loved his touch even if she was pretending not to.
"Yes I received those messages." Leia said into her com. "I can look over it after the break is over…" Leia suggested. "Well I do have plans with my loved ones." She reminded the person on the other end of the line. Han smirked, while he never liked how much she worked he always enjoyed watching her work. She was good at everything she tried and succeeded at most things. "Well the threats are harmless, I will not be changing my vote just because people are upset." Leia told them. That caught Han's attention and he offered her a worried glance. She waved him off, grabbing his hand and squeezing. "Yes I understand, I will discuss this after the holiday." She said softly. Leia quickly ended the call and looked over to Han.
"Don't give me that look." She smiled.
"What look…?"
"The worried look, you used to give me that look all the time…I know what I'm doing." She told him.
"I know you do." Han tried to tell her but was unconvincing.
"I've done my job for a long time, I'll handle everything." She said with a smile.
"I'm sure you will." He nodded. "You're pretty amazing." He told her, wanting to change the subject to something upbeat and positive. It worked, Leia smiled brightly at him.
"You're pretty amazing yourself." She smirked, leaning over and kissing his nose. Han moved their faces together and quickly kissed her. Leia sighed into their kiss, she'd never tire of the feel of his lips to hers. "Is this how we're going to spend our Holiday?" Leia smirked.
"Making out on the couch? I'm good with that." Han laughed.
"Hmmm we should probably ask Chewie and Luke what they want to do to celebrate. We should be with our families. Spend time together, especially after all this time."
"You're probably right." Han sighed.
"But we can do that later." She smirked, pulling him back into another kiss. Han quickly kissed her back and pulled her close. He'd happily spend the whole holiday season kissing this woman.
I hope you guys enjoyed some Han and Leia time. I will let you know I reworked my outline and this story now has 4 updates left instead of 3! Thanks for reading everyone!