Author's note: I am NOT promoting alcohol in that analogy that comes in this chapter. I will never even consider consuming alcohol or getting drunk. (Well, I MIGHT drink a glass once I am 21) Getting back on topic, I only used the analogy to better describe how Leia is acting.
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Leia sighed. "I know." She sighed. "But I can't help but be anxious, that maybe next time it won't be awesome."
Luke cupped his sister's cheek. "Let go of your worry." He said, softly. "That is the only way you are going to enjoy ANYTHING in your life."
"That you, Mr. Philosophy." Leia said, still dreamy from her evening, though it was tempered by her fears.
"I am being serious, Leia." Luke said, slightly annoyed that he wasn't getting through to her.
"I know." Leia said.
"Leia, you are acting like a drunkard."
"I know, but I can't help it. Love makes you feel like this sometimes."
"But then you shouldn't be nervous."
"I can't help it, I am feeling dreamy and nervous at the same time."
Luke shook his head, he could tell he couldn't convince her through reason, so he gave it up. "Did I tell you that you are nutters." He said
Leia gave her brother a very childish smile. "No, but I know it."
Luke shook his head again, "You need to get to bed." He said.
"Ok." Leia said, seeing the no-nonsense look in Luke's eyes. "I love you, Luke."
Luke smiled; Leia's childishness could just melt him sometimes. "I love you too, but come on, go to bed now."
Leia got up and Luke heard her moving around getting ready for bed. Well Skywalker, he thought, it looks like you misinterpreted what the force told you, unless there is something going on that you don't know about, it was an ordinary date. And now you should get some rest.
Luke did all his pre-sleeping chores, and then he went to his sister's room and found her sleeping soundly. He smiled, blew her a kiss and went to his room and slept.
Luke woke up the next morning at his usual time. He checked his force sense and saw that Leia was getting up as well. He rushed to the refresher; he had learnt from experience that when Leia had the time she could be in there for HOURS, and today her first meeting wasn't for another 2.5 standard hours. He quickly got ready and got out of the refresher. When he stepped out he saw Leia waiting for him. "Finally." She said, mock angrily.
"Sorry." Luke said, playing along. "I will get breakfast ready."
"Wait Luke, before you do, I wanted to ask you, is the rumor true, have you agreed to be a member of Rogue Squadron again?" Leia asked. "I have been meaning to ask you this since I heard the rumor yesterday, but I keep forgetting."
"Temporarily." Luke said. "I don't mind flying, or being in command of a small group, and Wedge wanted a co-commander to help lead the squad, and I was the only person Ackbar liked for the job. Plus, I don't really have any other pressing engagements right now, so…"
"Good choice." Leia said, then she thought of something and became worried. "Wait, will that mean you will have to leave often?"
"I don't know." Luke said, honestly, "I hope not. I enjoy spending time with my sister."
"And I enjoy spending time with my brother." Leia said, taking Luke in her arms protectively.
Luke wrapped his arms around his sister. "Love you." He said.
"Love you too." Leia said.
They stood like that for a few minutes, and then Luke pushed Leia gently. "Go get ready, let's have a leisurely breakfast for once. I have a briefing in an hour, and you have a meeting in 2.5."
Leia went into the refresher and Luke programmed the food processors, and got the table set. By the time Leia came out half an hour later breakfast was ready. Leia sat down, and she and Luke started eating. "So, what are your plans today?" Leia asked.
"I have a briefing, and than an hour later Wedge and I are meeting, we are co-commanders, so we decided that we want to present a joint front to the other officers, so we shall meet about what to do before hand." Luke said. "After that, I don't know what I will do, Wedge and I have to decide that. What about you?"
"I have a senate meeting, I have no idea how long they will run, or if a committee will meet or not." Leia said, she snapped her fingers together. "Drat it! How are we supposed to find out the other's plans, so if we need to plan something…"
"Leia." Luke reminded her. "You are forgetting something called force communication, when either of us are done for the day we can tell the other."
"Oh yea." Leia said, sheepishly.
They ate, making light small talk."