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Hey guys, I'm back with chapter 7 and I hope everyone likes it! But enough of my dribble, let's get down to business as usual! I want to thank everyone who reviewed Chapter 6…
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"Master Skywalker's Secret Admirer"
Chapter 7 – His Plan UNVEILED!
At Mara Jade's Apartment…
Luke Skywalker walked in and called, "Mara, are you here?"
"No, I'm not here." Mara replied flatly, Luke laughed relaxing a little he couldn't believe he was actually going to go through with this. ((Even though he was so nervous his hands were shaking.))
"You must be feeling better." He smiled brightly.
"Yeah, I'm better," Mara said kindly.
"Good, you look a lot better." He said patting her head. "Have you eaten yet?"
"No, have you?"
"Nope, why don't we heat up that soup and finish it off… what do ya say?" Luke asked.
"That sounds like a good idea… If you can stand soup again."
"Sure," Luke smiled, "That was good, if I do say so myself. Slurping and sharing crackers."
"You were slurping and it's not my fault I ate all of my crackers." Mara pouted cutely.
"I was so glad you liked it, I didn't mind. Have you been taking it easy, like you were supposed to?" Luke asked.
"Yes mother," Mara said mockingly as Luke set the pot of soup on the stove.
"Hey, you better behave yourself young lady! Or no crackers for you." Luke said shaking his finger at her.
"Oh no, don't take away my crackers!" Mara gasped, and then laughed at her own overly dramatic behavior.
"You're definitely feeling more like yourself."
"I told you I was feeling better!"
"Yeah, but I wasn't completely sure till you opened that mouth!" Luke said playfully poking her in the side with his fingers.
"Stop it," Mara reacted pushing his hands away and nearly jumping out of her skin.
"Aww, you mean to tell me that you… Mara Jade, the fearsome ex-emperor's hand… is ticklish!" Luke asked poking at her more and surprised when a smile broke out on her face.
"NO!" She exclaimed, "I just don't like you poking at me like that." The stove made a loud beeping sound informing everyone within a five mile radius that the soup was ready. Shattering the fun moment between Luke and Mara as well.
"Well, either a bantha just stormed through here, or the soup is done." Luke said with a wince, his ears still ringing.
"I know, that thing is so loud! If I ever cooked, I'd stop using it." Mara smiled as Luke sat a steaming bowl full of the soup in front of her. Luke couldn't help but smile at her antics. Then again he could be having the worse day of his life and she'd be able get a laugh out of him.
"There's really noting to it Mara! Especially something as simple as soup." Luke smiled.
"Yeah, easy for you to say, I can't even boil water without the fire department and paramedic droids making an appearance."
"Oh come on, you're exaggerating!" Luke said.
"No I mean it! I couldn't cook my way out of a wet flimsy bag, even if I was armed!" Mara said not cracking a smile… until Luke laughed and it became contagious. How she loved his laugh, ever since this whole disaster with Calli, it hurt Mara to smile! Yet Luke got her to laugh… it still amazed her, the effect he had on her!
An Hour Later…
They had eaten ever drop of soup and every cracker. Both full, and content at the moment; Luke and Mara were sitting on the couch talking about anything and everything. "I still wish I knew who the real admirer was. She seemed so sweet and considerate; I wouldn't want hurt someone like that."
"I'm sure she's okay," Mara said quietly.
"What makes you think that!" Luke asked keeping up a great act.
"Call it a feeling," Mara shrugged, also keeping up a great act.
Luke knew this was it, time to set his plan into action. He couldn't let an opening like that pass him by. "Part of me wonders, if I had met up with my real admirer… what we would have done. What would I have done? I mean, my past embarrassments speak for themselves."
"I think you would have done fine, Luke." She complemented in a brushed of manner. "I mean, you're not half as naive as you were before!"
"Thanks a lot!" Luke murmured earning a giggle from Mara.
"I mean that in the best way!" Mara said, hands placed dramatically over her heart.
"I know, but it still bothers me… If I ever meet the right girl, am I gonna know what to do or say?"
"Luke, I know I tease you a lot about this, but you gotta know I'm just kidding! When you meet the right girl it'll be like magic. You'll know what to do, what to say, and everything will fall into place."
"I wish I had your confidence," Luke said pouting and dropping his head down… wondering if she'd take the bait.
Mara took a gentle hold of his chin and tipped his head, forcing him to meet her eyes. "Luke, just because you've had some bad experiences in the past… you've become afraid, to trust anyone with your heart."
"I know, pathetic aren't I?"
"No, I can totally understand where you're coming from." Mara smiled comfortingly, 'Force she's gorgeous!' Luke thought to himself.
"What you need is to get out there, and start dating again. Build your confidence up again." Mara suggested.
"My confidence wasn't ever very high, when it came to dealing with women." He said shyly, "I even found it hard to deal with Leia at first… LEIA!"
"Well, you didn't always know she was your sister, that came later, and you had a crush on her at first."
"Who told you that?" Luke asked curiously.
"Oh come on everyone knows that… But Han set my suspicions, right."
"I might have known! Han and his big mouth!" Luke said with a laugh.
"You never had a problem dealing with me… Even when I wanted you dead."
"Hey, you're right… Mara, you've done it!" Luke said excitedly, "I know how we can fix this. But I would have to ask you a big favor."
"Oh no, what?" Mara asked cautiously.
"Mara, dear friend, when you're feeling better, do you think we could go out on some practice dates. And you could… ya know… give me some tips."
"What?" Mara asked.
"Well, my aunt Beru taught me how treat a lady. But I think she must have missed a few things or something. You being a woman and all, I was hoping you could help me, ya know? Tell me what I'm doing wrong." He asked.
"Luke, you're talking to the wrong girl here. I'd love to help you out. But I'm not the girl you need to 'practice' with. I'm not like most girls; in fact most girls call me… what was that word again, WEIRD!" Mara exclaimed.
"No Mara, You're perfect," he said stubbornly. "You're honest with me, you're not my sister, I'm comfortable with you and you're bound to know how a date's supposed to go."
"Okay, what gave you the idea that I have been on a lot of dates in my life?" Mara asked honestly.
"Come on, a pretty girl like you? You're bound to know the difference between a good and bad date. And I'm sure you've been on quite a few." Luke didn't miss the slight blush that appeared on cheeks when he called her 'pretty.'
"YOU'VE had more experience than me! Honestly, do you know many men brave enough to date me! I'm feared through out the galaxy, for my past!" Mara said, almost sounding sad about what she'd just said.
"Well, then it's about time the both of us got out there again! And who better to start out with than your best friend?"
"Well…" Mara said reluctantly.
"Please?"
"Well, it probably would be fun." Mara finally admitted.
"Right, please Mara, I'd owe you one."
"No, don't you dare. Look how much you've helped me lately!" Mara smiled. "We'll call it even, plus this could be mutually beneficial!"
"Right! So do we have a deal?" He asked offering his hand.
"Yeah, why not!" Mara said sealing the deal with a friendly hand-shake… Luke's plan was in motion, while Mara was seriously wondering, 'What have I gotten myself into?'
Well, did ya like it, love it, hate it, tolerate it? I hope you all enjoyed at least a little bit! Please write in and let me know! Reviews are the very air I breathe! THANKS AGAIN everyone who reviewed Chapter 6, till next time!
-SailorLeia
