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Chapter 7: Jaina and Zekk
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While Anakin had been talking Zekk had pulled Jaina off toward the river. He was so nervous that he thought he might be sick. He used a Jedi calming technique to calm himself. Jaina could sense Zekk's nervousness, something was about to happen, but she could put a finger on exactly what.
They reached the Great River, the moon shone off of the river illuminating the small area. Zekk looked at Jaina the light was encircling her. *She's so beautiful* Zekk thought as he walked over to her. "Jaina, do you know how much you mean to me?" Zekk asked. Jaina nodded she has an idea of what she meant to him.
"Zekk, what's going on?" Jaina asked. Her stomach had turned into a giant orb of nerves and apprehension. She tried to reach into his mind yet she found herself blocked. "Zekk, what's going on?" She asked again.
Zekk walked up to her and put his arms around her waist, kissing her softly on the forehead, then pulled back and gazed into her eyes. His eyes met her's and he could see her confusion without even using the force. He could sense how nervous she was just by looking at her. Zekk pulled Jaina close, he could have stayed like that forever just holding her to him.
"Jaina, do you love me?" he asked already knowing the answer.
Jaina nodded her head in his chest. "Of course I love you Zekk. With all my heart. Why are you asking me this?"
"Would you do me a favor then?" Zekk was still whispering in her ear.
Jaina's heart began to hammer in her chest as she realized what he was about to ask. "I'll do anything for you Zekk, *just ask*" The final part she prayed silently to herself.
Zekk picked Jaina up and walked her over to the river so that the running water light illuminated them. Setting Jaina back down onto her feet he kissed her. Jaina returned the kiss gratefully. After a minute they separated. Jaina flashed Zekk the famous Solo grin.
"Sith, you're good at that," Jaina told him.
"So are you , I could kiss you forever and it would always feel like the first time." he sighed as he released her.
"What was that favor you wan…"Jaina was cut off quickly when Zekk got down on one knee.
"Jaina, you are the most amazing, wonderful, exciting woman I have ever known. You have had my heart since the first day I met you all those years ago. I love you more than life itself and I would lay my life down for you without a single regret," he reached inot the back pocket of his jeans. When his hand came back around it clutched a small black velvet box. "Jaina Solo, will you marry me?"
Time seemed to suddenly stand till for Jaina and Zekk. Jaina's eyes glistened as Zekk opened the box to reveal a white gold band which held a diamond and the darkest saphire Jaina had ever seen. Slowly Jaina nodded as tears began to roll down her cheaks.
"You northerner, of course I'll marry you," Jaina said through a laugh. Zekk jumped to his feet grabbed Jaina and quickly kissed her. He took her left hand and slipped the small engagement ring onto her left ring finger. After a few moments they pulled apart. Zekk sat down in a knock at the base of one of the giant Massissia trees. He pulled Jaina down so that she was sitting on his lap.
"Jaina, you have made me the happiest man alive. I love you so much." Zekk said as he gently squeezed her around the waist.
"I love you too Zekk. I always have and always will." She sighed contentedly and snuggled into Zekk's chest. Soon her breathing slowed and Zekk knew she had fallen asleep.