Please forgive my late reply! I feel so ashamed. Things have been a little hectic with my finals coming up but they will be over on Monday! From the 17th to the 30th I am taking a long desired vacation so there might not be a reply till the second of June. Any problems, feel free to drop me a line! Till then, enjoy!

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Now safe within the walls of their beloved temple, Yunda and Klip separated from the others and were now in the sanctity of the garden which he had created. This truly had been a night worth remembering, and the funny thing was was that she did not regret it in any way. Yes, it would be very dishonoring if they were caught but everything turned out as planned; they were back, and the vihicles were in place.

Taking in a deep breath, Yunda gazed up in Klip's direction. "How is your eye?"

"Fine. A question I should be asking is that you are alright."

"Oh I am fine. To be honest, I think it was a good idea to get out of my shell of worry and just live a little." she paused as a grin spread over her face. "You only get to live once."

Klip laughed as she did, his eyes locked with hers. There was a feeling that washed over him whenever he glanced her way but he never knew what it was. Maybe it was a deep friendship in blossom and their kinetic energy thrived on each others, but he was not leaning to that idea any more. Before he realized it, words were already coming from his mouth. "Yunda. I... do you ever feel..."

She tilted her head for a moment in confusion. "Feel...."

Now his face was glowing a light shade of red. It was a rare sight to see Klip in this condition for he was always a tower of strength and did not show if he was hurt or embarrassed. "I don't know how to explain it." He sat Indian style on the ground and looked her straight in the eyes. "I can't wait till the next time I get to see you; it feels like an eternity."

"Aw. You do?"

"Yes. These past few months have been so... eye opening."

"You smile more often."

"Your right, I have to admit it. Though it is much more then just smiling. "Letting out a small chuckle, he nodded his head. "I wish I knew what it was, but when I look at you and spend time with you, I think I know."

"Then what is it?"

His mouth opened then it closed. As he thought about a better way to explain it, his brow furrowed. Yunda smiled and in a few moments she began to laugh. He always looked so comical when he was trying to be so serious, and yet she knew it was serious. Maybe she even knew what was wrong with them, though she wasn't for sure. Klip gave a glance toward her. "What is so funny."

"Nothing. Keep thinking. I know you'll eventually come up with something."

"Yunda this isn't a game to joke about. Its feelings. A feeling."

Her laughing halted and all that was left was a smile. If she was being cruel to him, the Jedi did not mean it, and Klip knew it. As if off in another place, he stopped thinking. There were no words to express how he felt, though maybe...

Within moments he leaned forward and lightly pressed his lips to hers. It was the only way he could show her, and he saw it worked for many other men and women. Yet their situation was different, but he was not thinking about this now.

At first Yunda was taken back by his bold move. Her eyes grew large and her body stiff. With clenched fists she placed them on his shoulders. She wanted to push him away but it was hard to, and every moment she just wanted to melt into this tingling sensation that shot up her spine. Then a flash of her master appeared in her mind. Pushing Klip back, she felt the warmth of his lips depart.

Klip shook his head and stood to his feet. His purple eyes could not bear to even glance in her direction as he stood with his back to her. "I am sorry. That was shameful."

"No. No, it.... it was not." She stood to her feet only moments after he did. Why did she long for another kiss from him? Why did she hate herself for pushing him away. Placing her hand on his shoulder, she tugged on his shoulder till he gazed her way. "The thing is. I feel the same way. Its just..."

"I know. Against the Jedi order. But I don't care what it says!" He grasped her shoulders once more, his eyes becoming more intense. "Some things mean more."

With a tear streaming down her face, Yunda smiled up at him. There was someone else in this galaxy who cared about her more then just a student. Her hand reached up and softly grasped the back of his neck. These new signs of affection were sort of strange to demonstright but she soon found her lips brushing past his.

His hands reached up and grasped both of her wrists. Klip did nothing to stop the impulses that were coursing through his body; it was just too good a feeling!

This time Yunda gently parted their lips and took in a deep breath. She felt weak as his arms began to encircle her back and pull her a little closer. There was something more then just a kiss and she could feel it, but this was all too much to take in in one night.

Yunda smiled and brushed the back of her hand against his cheek. They both felt childish and it showed through the light laughter.

"I think I better go." she stated, a little hesitant.

"Right. I as well." Klip let go of her and took a step back, though he did not forget to give her one last night kiss. "I will see you tomorrow."

Nodding her head, she sighed. Things weren't as complicated as she thought, or at least that was what she thought as she took the elevator to the library. If she fell asleep she might wake to find out that this was just a dream. A wonderful dream.