Chapter 2: The Air Always Smells of Flowers

Anakin followed Padme outside into the night on a Naboo moonlit balcony overlooking the tranquil lake. It was a warm comfortable night to be near the water coupled with the exquisite sight of a sparkling star filled sky. A soft pleasant fragrance of flowers all around them took hold of their senses. Padme held the now uncorked bottle in her hands, and Anakin held their glasses. They had decided to bring the wine and glasses out with them for later. They set them aside on a small table beside two lounge chairs on the balcony.

"Come on I'll give you a tour" she smiled and took his hand.

"Alright he said, and flashed a mischievous smirk".

Padme led Anakin down the stairs towards one of the many gardens at the beautiful lake retreat.

"I used to love to plant flowers, it was fun to come back after a visit and see how they had grown". See those pink roses over there I planted those."

"Really you planted those?"

"Yeah my parents always believed in the value of hard work like planting.

My mom can spend hours in our garden. I loved the feeling that I had created something with my hands."

"And what beautiful hands they are my lady". He said as he kissed her hand gently and gazed into her eyes.

"Thank you Anakin". She blushed from the brush of his soft lips on her hand.

"I've never planted anything. On Tatooine there's only sand; the closest thing there to agriculture is moisture farming. But I love to work with my hands.

I've always loved fixing things and building things. I'm building my light saber; it's one of the last parts of my training".

"That's wonderful; it must be a challenge to build your own light saber. What color is it going to be? Is it going to be bigger then the one you have now"?

Padme realized the double meaning, and innuendo of where the conversation could be heading towards. She knew that she sounded perfectly innocent, but inside her mind was headed in a curious direction she knew she shouldn't be taking. She wondered if Anakin could sense what was really behind her words. What had gotten into her? She had never, never thought about such things when being around any man before. She hoped upon hope that he couldn't read minds.

"Well no it's going to be pretty much the same as the one I have now."

"Oh ok" she blushed and giggled to herself.

"What's so funny"?

"It's nothing".

"Doesn't seem like nothing my lady".

"Forget it, I'll tell you later".

"All right", he looked at her curiously.

"Padme"

"Yes"

"Who was that artist guy that you knew? What's was his name?

"Who Palo"? She wondered where he was going with this.

"Yeah him, was he, I mean besides me the only one you've ever kissed"?

"Why do you want to know"?

"I'm just curious"

"Well yes Ani you two are the only ones. What about you? Am I the only girl you've kissed"?

"You know you are Padme; there could never be any other girl". He replied with that smile that made her melt.

There it was out on the table now; they both knew for sure that both were just as

"Un-experienced" as the other. They both suddenly felt naked with nothing left to cover up; it was scary and thrilling at the same time.

Padme savored every moment as they walked together beside the lake with their fingers locked hand in hand, and at other times with his arm around her waist. They stopped in front of the lake underneath a tree casting shadows over the green grass. Anakin held her in his arms taking in her sweet scent. Padme couldn't help but take in his enticing one as well. He put his face close to her hair; it smelled of wild flowers and berries. They couldn't let go of each other, and they didn't want to. Their eyes met and without saying a word so did their lips.

His lips were so soft and delicious as he moved them slowly over hers. Her arms were around his neck and his were around her waist caressing her lower back gently. Padme threaded her fingers though his hair as she felt his tongue sliding over her lower lip. She parted them nervously and his warm tongue entered into her un-discovered mouth. Padme was amazed at how good it felt for their tongues to be touching and quickly lost herself in the feeling. The kiss grew more and more heated as did their breathing. Anakin pulled her against him and she could feel his readiness. That brought her back to reality and she realized where things were going. She tore her mouth away from his in desperation to stop things from going out of control. She hadn't quite decided if she was going to give herself to him completely yet.

"What's wrong "? Anakin said, with hurt, confused eyes.

"Nothing's wrong I just, I just don't know how far I want things to go. I'm just not sure." she said breathlessly.

"But I thought, it seemed like, you liked it".

"I did I loved it". I'm just not sure if we're ready for more and it seemed like things were going in that direction."

"I understand; I don't want something to happen unless you really want it to".

"Thank you Anakin". She said softly.

"Well if I can't have another kiss right now can I have a dance my lady"?

"Of course you can my handsome Jedi protector". She said as she extended her hand.

With crickets and the soft breeze through the trees their only music; they swayed together. Anakin dipped and twisted Padme and the couple laughed. He's so wonderful how am I ever going to say goodbye to him when the time comes? Don't think about that Padme just enjoy it, just go with it she thought to herself.

I want to thank everyone for their kind reviews. I apologize about the mess up with the chapters this is my first time posting a story.I have a very clear idea of where I want this story to go and what is in store for them. This story has been a lot of fun to write and I really love it. Chapter 3 will be up soon stay tuned.