Later that night Obi-Wan was restless. He had meditated, looked up the holonet site for the conference and done some light saber exercises in the small garden their room had, he had bathed and eaten. Now it was nearly midnight. He tossed and turned in his bed.
He could see Qui-Gon sleeping soundly on the other side of the room. He was physically exhausted but he simply could not quiet his mind. His insomnia was beginning to be a pain.
He moved himself quietly and slid out of bed. He slipped out onto the balcony and looked up into the starry night sky. Three moons slowly floated across the sky like lazy birds gliding on thermals.
He suddenly became aware of a presence near him. He looked around and saw Yoona sitting in the garden, her light, tan nightshirt fluttering slightly in the breeze. She was looking into a telescope.
Obi-Wan, using the Force to cushion himself, jumped over the side of the balcony. He landed in the bushes near her, making only the slightest rustling. He slowly walked up behind her.
"Aren't the moons beautiful Obi-Wan?" Yoona said softly.
Obi-Wan jumped. He hadn't made any sound yet she had known he was there. Maybe she could sense things through the Force but she didn't know it. (AN: Obi-Wan doesn't know of Yoona's old training)
"Ohh, yes they are."
"Do you know their names?"
"No. I'm not familiar with them sorry."
"Well the blue ones called Shackar named for the God of the seas, the Green ones called Hedda named for the goddess of the earth, and the red ones called Cei named after the goddess of war. I like Hedda best. She's so beautiful."
Obi-Wan and Yoona drew closer together.
"Not as beautiful as you."
Ever since they had set eyes on each other they had slowly and unwillingly fallen in love. They suddenly found themselves getting very close together, moving in for a kiss.
"We really shouldn't be doing this." Obi-Wan said pulling away.
"Why not?" Yoona asked, having revealed a whole new side of her. One that didn't follow rules and regulations. One that wasn't obsessed with pleasing him and being polite. The funny thing was, he liked it.
"Look, I've got to go before my master senses I'm gone."
"I'll see you tomorrow then Obi-Wan Kenobi."
Obi-Wan climbed up the ivy growing on the wall and yawning slid into bed. He finally fell asleep and to his relief, there were no more nightmares that night.
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For the next few days the relationship between Obi-Wan and Yoona grew. At the end of the week, Obi-Wan and Yoona would have been walking hand in hand, if not for Qui-Gon. They had become almost inseparable, much to Qui-Gons' dismay and disgust. It seemed that he couldn't leave them alone for one minute.
He warned Obi-Wan time and time again that a Jedi could not have a lover. But the advice went in one ear and out the other. He had done everything in his power to keep them apart. But today he decided that since the conference had been put on hold for the day that they'd have some leisure time.
Qui-Gon walked slowly through the bazaars, not fussed on which way he went but filing the directions he had taken away in the back of his mind.
'That's welcome change at least. He's not rushing around like he usually does,' Obi-Wan thought as he strolled along in his masters wake. His hand hovered over his hip, where his lightsaber hung.
"Obi-Wan, why are you fingering your weapon?"
Obi-Wan looked down and moved his hand away. Yoona giggled. Although they didn't need her she had asked to accompany them anyway. Qui-Gon being kind had allowed her to, provided she didn't try to get them anything.
"What's the matter Obi?" Yoona asked. She thought that he had to have a reason for being like that.
"There are ripples in the Force and I don't think they're from the delegates this time."
"Well you don't have to be on the edge all the time, just alert."
"Yes master" Obi-Wan put his hands in his pockets.
"I know, lets find a restaurant and have some lunch," Qui-Gon burst out, startling the two teens. "That way we can have more space at the normal lunch hour when all the people go for their own meals."
"Good idea sir I know just the place, follow me," Yoona said and rushed ahead, counting on the Jedi to follow her.
"Obi-Wan, don't even think it"
"But..."
"It's bad enough you can't seem to take your eyes off her front but if I catch you looking there again you won't be happy" Qui-Gon growled as he caught Obi-Wan eyeing the hindquarters of the young escort.
"Yes master."
"Now come or we'll lose her in the crowd."
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Yes, well… I'll probably post the rest of the fic tonight to get it out of the way and not forget that I have it up lol
Enjoy Layren, this is for you and anyone else who reviews later for me J
Amalthea
