As they walked out of the clerk's office, Obi-Wan pulled Padme into an alley. "We've got some trouble."
Padme's eyes grew big. "What's the matter?"
Obi-Wan's voice was calm and steady. "There's someone in this town looking for me. I can feel it. A bounty hunter most likely."
"Could we have been traced somehow?"
"No. This person has no idea whether or not we're here. Undoubtedly, the Emperor has hired every known bounty hunter in the galaxy. He's leaving no stone unturned. This is just one of many planets being searched."
Padme relaxed a bit at that. "That's good news, anyway."
"I'm not taking any chances, though. I was going to have us split up and shop for our supplies, but not now."
"Why? We could still do that."
"No. I can use the Force to convince the people in the shops that they know me and have seen me around before. You will be a very obvious stranger. And going around together would be a great danger. I know that it would attract the attention of the bounty hunter."
Padme knew to trust Obi-Wan's instincts. "Okay, so what do we do?"
"I'm going to go buy you a speeder bike. I want you to go home. You'll be safe there. I'm not going to risk your staying here."
Padme took Obi-Wan's hand. "But what about you? I don't want you to risk staying here, either!"
"I'll be okay, Padme. We need supplies. I'll get enough so that we won't have to worry about getting anymore for a while. I'll also buy a speeder to carry all the stuff back." Obi-Wan laughed softly. "It's a good thing Bail gave us plenty of money!"
Padme nodded and watched as Obi-Wan walked back onto the street. She tried to keep herself calm. Obi knows what he's doing. He'll be okay. How could such a happy time so quickly turn into this? She hadn't even had the time to enjoy the fact that Obi-Wan was now her husband. The Dark Side is always there to steal my joy!
A few minutes later, Padme turned as the sound of a motor filtered down the alley. Obi-Wan had pulled up to the back of the alley on her speeder bike. She walked quickly over to him.
Obi-Wan slid off the bike. "You ready?" Padme nodded, but he could sense her worry and frustration. He pulled her into a hug. "We're going to get through all of this, together." He gave her a kiss before releasing her.
Padme got onto the speeder bike. She looked thoughtful. "Obi, will you get something for me?"
"Anything. What would you like?"
"Will you buy me a holocam, along with plenty of holodisks?"
Obi-Wan looked a bit confused. "Yes, of course."
Padme smiled at him. "Thank you." Her expression darkened again. "Please be careful, Obi."
"I will. Remember that I love you, Mrs. Kenobi."
"I love you, too. I'll see you at home." Padme quickly took off, not wanting her husband to see her tears.
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Padme was pacing the small living area of the hut. It's been three hours! Surely shopping for our supplies couldn't take this long! She had kept herself busy for a while. She had finished unpacking their things. She had cleaned up the inside of the hut, which had gotten very dusty while Obi-Wan was gone.
Padme walked back into their bedroom. She had gotten it as clean and welcoming as she could. She had shaken out the bedding real well. The sand and dust got into everything! This was their wedding night. It was supposed to be a happy, wonderful time. But Padme was sick with worry.
She walked back out into the living area to continue her pacing when she heard a motor. She ran out the front door to see Obi-Wan pull up in a speeder that was completely filled with boxes. The car was barely hovering over the ground it was so heavy.
Obi-Wan hopped out and was immediately engulfed in hugs and kisses. He smiled as he hugged her back. "I'm glad to see you, too!"
"I was worried sick about you, Obi! My mind kept conjuring up horrible scenarios about what could have happened." She wiped at tears as she pulled back to look at her husband.
"I'm so sorry for worrying you, Padme. I just kept thinking of more and more things that we would need."
"You didn't have any trouble?"
"No. I was able to 'convince' the merchants that they knew me. I did see a few wanted holos around town with my picture. But nobody seemed to recognize me."
Padme released her breath. "Thank the Force for that!" She looked at the loaded speeder. "Goodness, Obi! Did you buy out the entire town?"
Obi-Wan looked a bit sheepish. "Maybe I did get a bit carried away. I kept seeing things that I thought you would like."
Padme was amazed at his thoughtfulness. "Thank you." She squeezed his hand. "Well, I suppose we should get all of this inside."
They got the speeder unloaded and proceeded to put away all of the supplies. Padme couldn't believe all the stuff Obi-Wan had thought to buy. There were all kinds of nice household appliances, new bedding, plenty of food, materials to enlarge the living area, clothes for both of them, toiletries, and her holocam. He'd even thought to buy them some dress clothes, so they could dress up for each other once and a while.
That gave Padme an idea. "Why don't you go take a shower and wash that color out of your hair?"
Obi-Wan snorted. "Gladly!"
"I'll get dinner started." Padme threw him the dress clothes he'd bought himself. "And put these on."
Obi-Wan saluted her with a grin. "Yes, ma'am." He then made a beeline for the fresher before she could retaliate.
Padme excitedly got dinner going. Now they could have the wonderful, happy night they both deserved! She read the directions to her new holocam. She got it ready and pulled out a holodisk to use. She looked up from her work when she heard Obi-Wan coming from the fresher.
Padme froze at the sight. His hair was still wet and back to its normal color. He had on a midnight blue shirt, open near the top, and black pants. The blue in the shirt magnified the brilliant blue in his eyes. His smile completed the package beautifully. Padme couldn't help but stare, speechless. He was absolutely gorgeous!
When Padme got her voice back, she spoke with awe in her voice. "Obi, you honestly take my breath away."
Obi-Wan again turned pink. "Thank you."
"I'm going to hop in the shower quickly. Will you watch dinner?" At Obi-Wan's nod,Padme picked up the dress he'd bought her and went into the fresher. She decided on a sonic shower, as she didn't feel like messing with wet hair. Padme was thoughtful as she got dressed. It was such an endearing, attractive quality for a man to not know how handsome he was. Her first husband had been all too aware. She found that utterly distasteful now.
Padme quickly pinned up her hair and looked at herself in the mirror. Obi-Wan had picked a beautiful, yet simple dress shaded the same midnight blue as his shirt. It was a long, sleeveless dress made of a sparkling material. It was just the sort of dress she would have chosen for herself.
Obi-Wan had just finished setting the small table when Padme emerged from the fresher. Now it was his turn to gape. His heart thumped as he stared at his wife. My wife! He found the thought incredible and wonderful! "Padme, you look stunning!"
Padme smiled shyly at Obi-Wan. "Thank you." She looked into the kitchen area. "Is dinner ready?"
"Yes. I'll go get it." Obi-Wan pulled out a chair for her. Padme sat down, her heart full of love and anticipation.
Their dinner was filled with deep conversation, joy, laughing, holding hands, long stares and sheer pleasure in each other's company.
When dinner was over, Padme went and got her holocam. "I want to capture this night for posterity." She slipped a holodisk into the camera and pushed a few buttons to set the timer. She set the camera on the counter. "Obi, will you stand there?" She pointed to a spot near the table.
When Obi-Wan got into position, she leaned over and gazed into the viewfinder. She angled the lens up a bit and looked again. "There."
"I'm not big on having my picture taken, Padme. Do we really have to do this?"
"Yes. You might as well get used to having your picture taken, because this is going to be my new hobby!"
"Great." Obi-Wan didn't exactly sound enthused.
Padme smiled at him as she poised her finger over the button. "It's going to take a whole succession of pictures, so relax and start smiling." She pushed the button and ran to Obi-Wan's side.
After all the pictures were done, Padme turned off her holocam and turned to look at Obi-Wan. She could see all of the emotions she was feeling mirrored in his face. Love. Anticipation. Excitement. Shyness. She walked slowly over to him. Their eyes were locked. Her heart was pounding. Obi-Wan reached out and took her hand. Padme gasped as he swiftly pulled her into a passionate kiss. The galaxy, her fears, her pain – it all melted away. All she knew in this moment was Obi-Wan. He was all that mattered. So engrossed in his kiss, she was only vaguely aware when he swept her into his arms and carried her to their bedroom.
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Padme woke up the next morning, head securely on Obi-Wan's chest and a smile still on her face. She lifted up her head to look at him. He was still asleep. She sighed contentedly as she put her head back on his chest. She had wanted last night to be wonderful, but it had far exceeded her expectations. It had been the most perfect, beautiful night of her life.
Obi-Wan stirred beneath her. She propped herself up so she could gaze at his face. She watched as his eyes slowly opened. Joy filled her heart as he graced her with his beautiful smile.
"Good morning, Wife." Obi-Wan couldn't remember feeling this content, this happy ever before.
"Good morning, Husband." Padme was amazed at how great if felt to say that to him. She ran her hand over his chest, pausing over his heart. She loved the feel of his heart beating under her hand. She stared into his eyes, getting lost in their blue-gray depths. "I love you."
Obi-Wan gently ran his fingers through her hair. "I love you, too." He pulled her into a gentle kiss, which quickly increased in intensity. In one quick move, he flipped Padme onto her back and was leaning over her. "How about we skip breakfast?"
Padme couldn't help but giggle at his bold smile. In answer, she pulled him down and captured his mouth with hers.
