Author's note: Well, I put lyrics to Across the Stars according to Ani's thoughts...so here are Padme's thoughts. This takes place in the infamous bedroom scene, where she pretty much rejects him. So, here we go.

By the Firelight

Things untouched by the hands of time,

Night and day are forever mine.

To hide within darkness and run from the light

Is the life which I lead, filled with heartache and flight.

You swore by your life you would not cause me pain,

Never speaking those words, but I knew all the same.

For your eyes tell a story, and one full of fear,

An emotion that haunts you whenever I near.

Then somehow you know what my troubles can do.

Your sorrow is different, but my words now are true.

I pained you for years without knowing my part.

But I feel what you feel, longing deep in the heart.

I love you and fear you, now that you speak,

Whispering words that make my strong heart weak.

By the light of the fire, I see plainly your tears.

You must know that I love you through all of my fears.

Things unspoken that I cannot say

Stay locked in my heart, stored safely away.

We cannot love, we cannot live a lie,

But my body will perish before this love dies.