Chapter 3
Dinner at Luke's
By Maara
Mara keyed the entry to her apartment and headed straight for her bedroom, eager to take a nice relaxing shower. She threw her flight bag onto her bed and went to her closet to figure out what she would wear for tonight.
Mara had never really spent an entire evening with Luke before--at least one that didn't involve some covert mission, and was surprised to find she was excited about doing so. Something in her wanted to know more about Luke. She knew a lot about him already, but discovered there was always something new.
It had been a long time since she had been to her apartment. Mara made it a habit to keep a somewhat updated wardrobe there, just in case she had last minute functions to attend, and was sure she would find something decent to wear. Tonight called for something other than her regular uniform flight suit. Sorting through garments she came across a dress that she had bought the last time she was on Coruscant. It was of a soft, shimmery material that, against her skin, felt barely there. It was an emerald green, sleeveless dress, cut low in the front and lower in the back. Over all a very sexy dress.
Perhaps, the dress was over doing it. She wasn't sure if she wanted to look that good. Holding up the dress in front of her, she decided to go for it. She was on vacation, after all, and giving Luke a shock would revive him.
Mara smiled, imagining what his reaction would be. The dress showed a little cleavage and was pulled in tight at the waist to emphasize her shape. Hopefully it still felt as good as it did when she first tried it on. Mara hung the dress on the hook outside her closet door and headed towards her long awaited shower.
A short while later, after a relaxing shower, Mara emerged from the fresher wrapped in towels. After taking the towel from around her hair, she used it to fluff dry her hair, then rummaged through her dresser, pulling out her undergarments. Mara stepped into them and sat at her dressing table to brush out her still slightly damp hair.
Mara applied light make-up, going for the minimalist look, and decided to leave her hair down, she curled the top portion, giving her a natural, sultry look.
Mara's train of thought drifted to the evening before her. She didn't know Luke could cook. She wondered what was on the menu. Luke was unlike anyone she had ever known. Honest, unselfish, caring, kind and compassionate. He was always there for her and she had come to trust no one else as much as she did him.
Not long ago, Mara realized she was thinking of him quite a bit. Furthermore, she found herself smiling when she did so. When she had a decidely erotic dream about them together, she finally had to admit to herself that she felt more than friendship for him. All she could clearly remember was the two of them, bodies intertwined, and flames of passion between them. In her dream, his lips set her skin on fire, and his touch made her quiver inside.
Mara smiled at the memories of that dream. She wasn't sure just how strongly she cared for him, but she was willing to find out. The attraction was obvious but she wanted to spend time with him, to get to know him better.
Mara felt her cheeks warming as, once again her mind drifted back to her dream, picturing him kissing her. She wondered if it would feel like it did in her dream. What would Luke do if she kissed him? Would he run screaming, or pull her to him and deepen the kiss.
Mara shook her head, to clear her thoughts. ((stop wondering, woman, go see how the evening goes.)) She smiled and stood up to retrieve her dress. Slipping it over her head. she smoothed it out as it slid down her body. Next, she slipped into a matching pair of pumps and walked over to the full length mirror to see the results.
Smiling, she turned sideways to see all the way around. ((watch out Skywalker)) Mara stopped short, how did Luke feel? He had to feel something for her, he asked her out. Maybe he did just think that two friends could have dinner together. Mara again wondered if the dress was a good idea. She didn't want to push him. But the dress did look and feel good. She decided against changing into something else. Might as well see where this evening would lead.
With a little time before she was due to leave, Mara grabbed a glass of water, and checked her COMM messages. A few from Talon, but nothing of real importance. She walked over to her desk and opened the top drawer. Reaching in she pulled out a holo she had of Luke.
During one of Mara's brief visits to Yavin to continue her training, she had passed by the Community Bulletin board and saw agroup of holos posted. One of Luke's students had taken them and then posted the copies inviting the other students to choose the ones they wanted to have. Mara saw the note and started to turn away when one holo of Luke caught her attention. In it, he was poised as if in a lightsaber duel. He had taken off his robes leaving only a tank top on, showing off his well muscled physique. The look of concentration on his face was absolutely riveting. She never let on that she was the one who had taken it, and kept it put away so no one would wonder why she had it.
But now she would hide it no more, and placed it on her desk top. ((time to go)) Mara thought to herself. She gave a herself a last look in the mirror. ((Ok, here goes nothing)) and headed out the door towards Luke's.
Dinner at Luke's
By Maara
Mara keyed the entry to her apartment and headed straight for her bedroom, eager to take a nice relaxing shower. She threw her flight bag onto her bed and went to her closet to figure out what she would wear for tonight.
Mara had never really spent an entire evening with Luke before--at least one that didn't involve some covert mission, and was surprised to find she was excited about doing so. Something in her wanted to know more about Luke. She knew a lot about him already, but discovered there was always something new.
It had been a long time since she had been to her apartment. Mara made it a habit to keep a somewhat updated wardrobe there, just in case she had last minute functions to attend, and was sure she would find something decent to wear. Tonight called for something other than her regular uniform flight suit. Sorting through garments she came across a dress that she had bought the last time she was on Coruscant. It was of a soft, shimmery material that, against her skin, felt barely there. It was an emerald green, sleeveless dress, cut low in the front and lower in the back. Over all a very sexy dress.
Perhaps, the dress was over doing it. She wasn't sure if she wanted to look that good. Holding up the dress in front of her, she decided to go for it. She was on vacation, after all, and giving Luke a shock would revive him.
Mara smiled, imagining what his reaction would be. The dress showed a little cleavage and was pulled in tight at the waist to emphasize her shape. Hopefully it still felt as good as it did when she first tried it on. Mara hung the dress on the hook outside her closet door and headed towards her long awaited shower.
A short while later, after a relaxing shower, Mara emerged from the fresher wrapped in towels. After taking the towel from around her hair, she used it to fluff dry her hair, then rummaged through her dresser, pulling out her undergarments. Mara stepped into them and sat at her dressing table to brush out her still slightly damp hair.
Mara applied light make-up, going for the minimalist look, and decided to leave her hair down, she curled the top portion, giving her a natural, sultry look.
Mara's train of thought drifted to the evening before her. She didn't know Luke could cook. She wondered what was on the menu. Luke was unlike anyone she had ever known. Honest, unselfish, caring, kind and compassionate. He was always there for her and she had come to trust no one else as much as she did him.
Not long ago, Mara realized she was thinking of him quite a bit. Furthermore, she found herself smiling when she did so. When she had a decidely erotic dream about them together, she finally had to admit to herself that she felt more than friendship for him. All she could clearly remember was the two of them, bodies intertwined, and flames of passion between them. In her dream, his lips set her skin on fire, and his touch made her quiver inside.
Mara smiled at the memories of that dream. She wasn't sure just how strongly she cared for him, but she was willing to find out. The attraction was obvious but she wanted to spend time with him, to get to know him better.
Mara felt her cheeks warming as, once again her mind drifted back to her dream, picturing him kissing her. She wondered if it would feel like it did in her dream. What would Luke do if she kissed him? Would he run screaming, or pull her to him and deepen the kiss.
Mara shook her head, to clear her thoughts. ((stop wondering, woman, go see how the evening goes.)) She smiled and stood up to retrieve her dress. Slipping it over her head. she smoothed it out as it slid down her body. Next, she slipped into a matching pair of pumps and walked over to the full length mirror to see the results.
Smiling, she turned sideways to see all the way around. ((watch out Skywalker)) Mara stopped short, how did Luke feel? He had to feel something for her, he asked her out. Maybe he did just think that two friends could have dinner together. Mara again wondered if the dress was a good idea. She didn't want to push him. But the dress did look and feel good. She decided against changing into something else. Might as well see where this evening would lead.
With a little time before she was due to leave, Mara grabbed a glass of water, and checked her COMM messages. A few from Talon, but nothing of real importance. She walked over to her desk and opened the top drawer. Reaching in she pulled out a holo she had of Luke.
During one of Mara's brief visits to Yavin to continue her training, she had passed by the Community Bulletin board and saw agroup of holos posted. One of Luke's students had taken them and then posted the copies inviting the other students to choose the ones they wanted to have. Mara saw the note and started to turn away when one holo of Luke caught her attention. In it, he was poised as if in a lightsaber duel. He had taken off his robes leaving only a tank top on, showing off his well muscled physique. The look of concentration on his face was absolutely riveting. She never let on that she was the one who had taken it, and kept it put away so no one would wonder why she had it.
But now she would hide it no more, and placed it on her desk top. ((time to go)) Mara thought to herself. She gave a herself a last look in the mirror. ((Ok, here goes nothing)) and headed out the door towards Luke's.