Author's note: This takes place sometime after Aleea and Cayson's first kiss. I hope it all makes sense (especially the dialogue. Sorry if it's confusing). I wrote it when I was kinda tired. Enjoy!

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INT. ALDERAAN SHIP - HYPERSPACE - NIGHT

Dillon turns over in his bed trying to get comfortable, but he finds the silence of hyperspace really frustrating in this moment.

Dillon turns over again in his bed, frustrated beyond belief. Stopping mid-turn in his bed, he hears soft whispers from the hallway and tries to hear what is going on.

Dillon hears another door, most likely one of the cabin doors, open and close. The whispering stops.

With sleepiness finally overcoming him, Dillon turns once more in his bed and drifts off to sleep before he has time to realize what could be happening out in the hall.

INT. ALDERAAN SHIP - HYPERSPACE - CONTINUOUS

Aleea holds Cayson's hand, dragging him inside her quarters on the ship.

ALEEA

Cayson, it's fine. He'll never notice.

CAYSON

We can't keep this a secret forever, you know. He's going to find out!

Aleea, unaware that she's still holding Cayson's hand, steps closer to Cayson, who's leaning against the door.

ALEEA

You really think he's going to find out anytime soon?

Cayson gives her a doubtful smile.

ALEEA

See, everything will be fine. He's not really aware of his surroundings when it comes to love.

Cayson leans in closer to Aleea.

CAYSON

(sarcastically)

Oh, is that what this is?

ALEEA

Shut up.

Cayson leans over and presses his lips into Aleea's. His hands move to her waist. Aleea's hands inch up his chest and wrap around his neck, pressing him in closer.

When they break away, Aleea turns around and goes to sit on her bed, staring up at Cayson, trying to look innocent.

Cayson points at Aleea on her bed.

CAYSON

Oh really? Sometimes you just have to be so naughty.

Aleea laughs as Cayson knocks her over and tries to pin her down on the bed in a playful way.

She punches him a few times in the chest and stomach to make him move, but it doesn't do much. By now, she's trapped. His knees are pinning her legs down and his hands are on her shoulders.

CAYSON

One, two, three. Gotcha.

Cayson releases Aleea and sits at the edge of her bed, smiling proudly. Aleea scrambles up to sit next to him, her hair a mess from their little impromptu wrestling match.

Aleea looks at Cayson with a gleam in her eye. Cayson looks back at her curiously.

ALEEA

I want a rematch.

Cayson's mouth opens slightly in surprise. He smiles slightly and lunges at her, causing her to fall back on the bed. Aleea yells in surprise.

ALEEA

That's not fair!

Cayson lets her get further on the bed, since her legs were hanging off when he lunged at her. Once she's on further, Cayson throws his whole body on top of her, resulting in a loud thud and an "oof" from Aleea. He pins her shoulders down and sits on her stomach so she can't escape.

CAYSON

Always be on the lookout.

Aleea gives Cayson a pouty face.

ALEEA

No. I should say when to start. This is so not fair.

CAYSON

As if some criminal attacking you is going to let you say 'ok now you can start attacking me'.

Aleea slaps Cayson on the chest.

ALEEA

You're not a criminal. And get off I can't breathe.

CAYSON

How can you not breathe? I'm not on your lungs.

ALEEA

Please get off. You're too heavy.

CAYSON

(gasps)

Me?

Cayson moves so that he's laying on top of Aleea, completely covering her. Aleea laughs.

ALEEA

Still not helping.

She tries to shove his face out of the way, but he moves his face right back and kisses her on the cheek. Aleea laughs again and continues to try and push him off.

ALEEA

Get off.

CAYSON

You know you want it.

Cayson leans in for another kiss.

Aleea stares him dead in the face, trying not to laugh.

ALEEA

No seriously. I mean it. Get off.

CAYSON

Woah feisty today aren't we?

Cayson rolls off Aleea and lies on the bed next to her.

ALEEA

Sorry I just don't want you on TOP of me.

CAYSON

Why? Is it because you lost twice in our wrestling match just now?

Aleea rolls over into her pillow and stuffs her head in it.

ALEEA

Yes. I should've won.

Cayson laughs.

CAYSON

Sore loser.

Aleea lifts her face from the pillow and rolls over to face Cayson.

ALEEA

You would be if you were me.

CAYSON

I know.

Cayson puts his hand on Aleea's cheek and moves his thumb back and forth. Aleea smiles, and the two stare deeply into each other's eyes. Aleea reaches up to his hand on her face.

Cayson inches closer to Aleea and presses his lips into hers. Aleea tries to pull his body closer, but he won't move. Once Cayson realizes what she's trying to do, he moves closer. He then puts one of his legs in between hers and moves on top of her. Cayson breaks away.

CAYSON

I thought you didn't want me on top of you?

ALEEA

I changed my mind.

Both with mischievous smiles go back to kissing, Cayson still on top of Aleea on the bed.

INT. ALDERAAN SHIP - HYPERSPACE - MOMENTS EARLIER

In his sleep, Dillon hears the sound of a faded alarm. It gets louder, and louder, and louder. Dillon snaps awake.

He sits up and stares into the dark room. He can definitely hear an alarm going off. He gets out of bed and goes out into the hall.

Dillon follows the sound all the way to the cockpit. He realizes the alarm is coming from the hyperdrive!

Dillon fiddles with the controls, trying to contain the problem, but nothing is working.

Panicking, Dillon gets up from the pilot's chair and runs to go find Cayson.

First he checks the spare cabin. He knows Cayson wasn't in the same room as him because he was just in there sleeping. The spare cabin is empty.

Wracking his brains to try and figure out where Cayson could possibly be in such a small ship, it dawns on him. Dillon's eyes grow wide and color flushes to his cheeks. He cautiously makes his way to Aleea's cabin and knocks on the door.

After a minute of silence, he knocks again.

Still no answer.

Debating what to do, Dillon overrides the door panel controls, knowing he has to get Cayson now or they could all be in danger.

The door slides open. Dillon stares in absolute shock at the sight before his eyes.

INT. ALDERAAN SHIP - HYPERSPACE - CONTINUOUS

Hearing the door slide open, the two break their kiss, Cayson still hovering over Aleea in shock.

Cayson slowly lifts his head to what he knows will be his doom.

Cayson sits back on the bed, facing the door. Aleea sits up and also faces the door.

DILLON

(quietly)

Aaah. What?

CAYSON

Do you need something?

Dillon's eyes still wide with shock and mouth still hanging open, nods slowly.

DILLON

Hyperdrive... Help...

Cayson jumps off the bed.

CAYSON

What?! What's wrong with the hyperdrive?

Dillon runs back to the cockpit, Cayson following at his heels.

Dillon sits in the co-pilot seat to let Cayson try to fix the problem. Cayson sits in the pilot seat and fiddles with the controls. After a few minutes of silence, Cayson turns to Dillon.

CAYSON

We need to drop out of hyperspace. Something's interfered with our coordinates, so we're heading in the wrong direction. Which means we could be heading anywhere. Into a star, black hole, nebula...

DILLON

Then let's drop!

Cayson drops them out of hyperspace. The alarm turns off.

CAYSON

Prepare new coordinates.

Dillon inputs the proper coordinates.

DILLON

New coordinates in.

Cayson puts his hand on the hyperspace controls.

CAYSON

Ready... jump!

He hits the controls and the ship lurches into hyperspace. Both pilots double check the controls and coordinates to make sure they're on course.

DILLON

Everything looks good. Thanks.

CAYSON

No problem.

They both continue to sit in the chairs, an awkward silence creeping over them.

CAYSON

Hey about earlier-

DILLON

Sorry about earlier-

CAYSON

Oh go ahead.

DILLON

No you go.

CAYSON

No, I want to hear what you have to say.

DILLON

Ok. Well, about earlier, I'm sorry for barging in. I had to get your help or we could have flown into a star or black hole or something.

CAYSON

I know, man, it's ok.

DILLON

Is Aleea mad? I feel bad walking in on you guys.

CAYSON

She's probably fine. I'm actually relieved you know now so we don't have to keep it a secret anymore.

DILLON

Were you ever going to tell me?

Cayson shrugs his shoulders.

CAYSON

I don't know. Yeah... well eventually. We just never got around to it.

Dillon shifts in his seat uncomfortably.

DILLON

How long has this been going on?

Aleea walks into the cockpit, arms folded nervously. Both Dillon and Cayson turn to her.

ALEEA

Hey guys.

DILLON

Hey.

Cayson tries to break up the awkwardness.

CAYSON

Um, let's go eat or something.

INT. TABLE AREA - LATER

The three of them sit around the table poking at their food.

ALEEA

Will somebody just say something?

DILLON

Fine!

Dillon dramatically turns to Cayson.

DILLON

What exactly were you doing in that cabin with MY COUSIN!?

Cayson throws his fork down on the plate.

CAYSON

None of your business!

DILLON

It is my business! She's like a sister to me.

CAYSON

That does NOT make it your business! We can do whatever we want!

DILLON

No you can't! Don't you even care about the rules? She's the princess! You can't just..!

Dillon throws down a napkin onto the table.

DILLON

You disgust me!

Dillon storms out of the room.

Cayson turns to Aleea in utter shock.

ALEEA

I'll talk to him.

INT. DILLON'S CABIN - CONTINUOUS

Aleea walks in to find Dillon sitting at the edge of his bed.

Aleea sits next to him.

ALEEA

Hey, I'm sorry if we upset you, but you do know it's not like it's all Cayson's fault.

Dillon looks at Aleea.

ALEEA

We've liked each other for a while, and we should've told you about 'us' sooner... I'm sorry.

Dillon sighs.

DILLON

Don't be sorry. I guess I just assumed Cayson... well, you know how headstrong he can be sometimes.

Aleea half smiles.

DILLON

If you two like each other, then I'm not going to force you apart, no matter the rules.

Aleea throws her arms around Dillon.

ALEEA

You approve! Thank you.

Dillon backs away.

DILLON

Woah, woah, woah. Approve? We'll see eventually if you two are the right match.

Aleea raises an eyebrow.

ALEEA

Dillon! Right match? Don't get ahead of yourself.

Dillon throws his hands up in the air.

DILLON

Whaaat? I'm not saying anything about marriage.

Aleea pushes Dillon as he laughs.

ALEEA

Dillon, stop teasing.

Aleea leaves the room, smiling to herself.

INT. TABLE AREA - CONTINUOUS

Aleea sits down next to Cayson.

ALEEA

Well, I think he's okay with it. At least now he's making jokes instead of fuming.

Cayson laughs.

CAYSON

Good. I'm just gonna forget he called me disgusting.

Aleea nods thinking "You better forget. It's better not to confront him about that."