TITLE: "My Sassy Princess"

AUTHOR: Maiden of Endor

DISCLAIMER: You know the drill. The Ross guy was my idea.

SUMMARY: Leia arrives at Stairway to Heaven and this annoying guy distracted her. Drunken Leia gets kissed! (Oh boy!)

CHAPTER XIII- "Tell Me Your Name, You're Lovely!"

Upon entering the Stairway to Heaven Lounge, Leia realized that it was right for her to dress up sexily. Most of the women she saw were wearing tube tops and mini skirts, just like her, and some were even daring enough to wear a bra top with their tight-fitting pants. She felt intimidated that some of the women had long blonde hair, tanned skin, and were taller than her. But nevertheless, she felt flattered when she noticed that most of the guys had their eyes on her, as she felt the weight of their stares when she walked past them. She even heard somebody whispered to his friend, "That girl in the red mini skirt sure looks pretty!" Leia turned her head and the guy gave her a wink. Instead of getting back at the man, Leia smiled and winked at him also. No guy has ever complimented her like that before.

I'm starting to love it in here, Leia thought as she approached the wine bar. She carefully sat on the high stool, and motioned for the waiter to give her a bottle of wine. When she finally received what she ordered, she was about to pour a wine into her goblet when she felt somebody's presence behind her back. She saw a masculine hand placed on her bare shoulder, and with it, a male voice.

"Tell me your name, you're lovely!" it exclaimed. She turned her head, and found out that it was the guy who winked at her a while ago.

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Abroad the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo was whistling a happy tune to himself. Today, he would be going back to Cloud City, and instead of being annoyed that he would be seeing Leia again, he actually felt excited and elated. He planned to surprise her with this by not telling her when he would go home, and with it, a little present. He looked sideways next to the tiny box rested on the seat next to him, and smiled. It contained a two-in-one silver ring, which was detachable, and the other ring was supposed to be given to your beloved. He would be giving it to her. Today would be the day that he would profess his love for her. With this in mind, he felt even more excited and looked forward to be telling this to her. No holding back now, Captain, he thought. Never mind if I'm turning mushy on her.

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Leia gulped down her third glass of wine, and she could already feel her head ache. Not just because she was already on the verge of getting drunk, but the guy who approached her was now seated next to her, telling her all about his self and how he usually hangs out here in the lounge.

"You know, I'm the most desirable guy here in this bar," he trailed off loudly. "All the girls want me here, and sometimes, they would even fight over me." He smiled cockily at her, and Leia just rolled her eyes in aversion, thinking, What an obnoxious guy. He's worse than Han Solo! She realized that Han was on her mind again, and sipped another glass of wine. She just wants to get lost and try to forget her feelings for him.

The guy reached out for her hand and took hold of it, and with that, he placed it near his lips and kissed it. "You know what, I think you're the prettiest, no, the most beautiful girl I'd seen in my entire life," he commented.

"Yeah, thanks," Leia replied. And you probably said this line too to all the other girls here in Cloud City. She wasn't that dumb enough to know that the guy was actually giving her a compliment that seemed more like an insincere flattery. I don't need to be told like that. I know I'm beautiful, because I know my own worth. She tried to say something more, but her mind was blocked at a lost for words to say. The wine's starting to go up my head, she thought. But she was not that drunk to know what was going on around her. She made her senses alert enough to be attentive, just in case she needs to fight back if the guy is going to do her wrong.

"How come you haven't told me your name yet, pretty one?" the guy asked her, caressing her hand. Leia realized that he was still holding her hand, and pulled it away from him. "It's not important for you to know who I am," she shot back snootily.

"By the way, my name is Ross," the guy said. "And you?" he added.

Leia sipped another drink, and poured another wine into her goblet. "I told you, you don't need to know my name," she slurred off as she gulped the wine down.

"Hey, take it easy. You're already drunk!" Ross reprimanded her. He pulled away the bottle of wine, but she managed to grab hold of it. "Stop that, you idiot!" Leia exclaimed, her voice heavy. She took it back and had the bottle next to her. She glared at him angrily.

"Oh, sorry, missy," Ross mumbled, looking aghast. "Come on, tell me who you are," he cajoled her.

She paused for a while, and said, "Okay, okay. If you want to know my name, here goes." She sighed heavily. "My name's Leia."

"You're what?" he asked, looking confused. He didn't understood what she said, except for the last part. She was now starting to get really drunk. "You're Leila?" he asked, trying to clarify what he heard.

"IT'S LEIA, YOU MORON!" she shouted. She was now really annoyed with this obnoxious, talkative man seated next to her, and secretly wished that he'd be going away soon. "Don't you get it!" she exclaimed. Leia didn't notice that the people had their eyes on them, no thanks to her loud and drunken voice.

Ross shushed her to tone down her voice a little. "Shh! The others are hearing us! Your voice is too loud!" he reprimanded her in a whisper.

"Is that so?" Leia could already feel her eyes growing heavy, and her head tilting slightly. Any minute now, she could see herself plopping down on the floor. She realized that heavy liquor and short princesses don't go together. I want to lie down, she thought. But first, I must get this stupid Ross guy out of my sight.

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"Leia! Nerf-brain! I'm home!" Han exclaimed the moment he opened the door of their pad. He was eager to see her again and that one-in-a-million smile of hers. He walked around, searching for any sign of her presence, while Chewbacca, his wookie sidekick, sat back in one of the armchairs.

"Nerf-brain! Don't you hear me? Or are you asleep?" Han shouted. He went back to the living room, and looked at Chewie. "Where could she be going?" he asked. Chewie just grunted at him and shrugged, meaning, "I don't know."

It was not Han to worry about her, but this time, his fears was starting to grow. Just to be sure, he checked out her room, and found no one there. No short princess lying on the bed.

Where could that woman be at this time of the night? Han thought. Don't tell me, she was kidnapped. But if Storm Troopers entered here and took her away, then everything would be messy and jumbled right? All the furniture in the pad was in order, and definitely no sign of Storm Trooper invasion. Han entered her room, and saw that the bed was in order. He shifted his sights on the vanity dresser, and found Leia's clothes hanging on the chair. On the table nearby, a vanity kit was strewn open, her make-up in plain sight. There was a tube of red lipstick, which Leia forgot to cover, and a curling iron.

What would Leia be using her make-up for? Han wondered. Don't tell me she...

"Han! You're home!" Han turned his head and saw Luke. He knew Luke could sense his worry over searching for Leia. "You must be searching for the Princess, right?"

"Yes! Do you know where she went?" Luke was starting to feel that something not right was about to happen to her. So did with Han.

"I think I just know where." Luke replied. "No time to explain, just come with me." Then both of them went out hurriedly, with Chewie trailing behind them.

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"Get your filthy hands off me, will you!"

A group of people was starting to gather around the place where Leia and Ross sat. Ross was taking advantage of Leia's drunkenness, and the way he was treating her was going below the belt. His hand was smoothly gliding along her legs, and way up to her thighs.

Leia slapped his hand. "Stop that!"

"Oh come on, I'm just asking you to be my friend for tonight," Ross said seductively. "Just this once, and it'll be all over. I might not see you again, you know," he added with a cocky smile, which annoyed Leia very much. Even though she was drunk, she was aware that what he was doing to her was not right.

"Do you think I would be this cheap to be sleeping with you?" Leia shot back defensively. "For your information, I'm not like any of the girls here in this place!" she exclaimed, her voice loud enough to be heard.

Ross won't still give up in trying to convince Leia. "Give it try, you might like it! And the moment I met you, I'm already dying to have a taste of your sexy body," he whispered as he stood up from his seat. He pulled Leia down, making her stand up, and held her closer next to him. Hearing this statement awoke her droopy senses, and Leia mentally noted that she must fight back. I should have brought my blaster with me, she thought.

She felt his arm wrapped around her waist, and his hand was creeping up her bust. She knew that he was about to fondle her breasts, and she'd definitely not allow that to happen. Before he could do so, Leia nudged him strongly in the ribs and stepped hard on his foot.

"Owww!" Ross exclaimed in pain as Leia managed to let lose of his hold on her. She was about to run outside the door, but Ross followed her, limping, and pulled her arm, which drew her closer again to him. Leia was starting to feel scared, her heart pounding madly in fear. For the first time, she wished Han would appear and save her from this maniac. Han, where are you? I need you!

"LET ME GO!" Leia exclaimed, while trying to break free from him.

"Be a good girl," Ross hissed in her ear. "And I will let you go. But first, I'll give you a little souvenir." Without warning, Leia felt herself drawn even closer to him, his face next to hers. His breath was blowing in her face. She felt an arm wrapped tightly around her waist. She tried to break lose, but it was too late.

The crowd went wild as Ross kissed Leia hotly. Leia was too dumbfounded, her mind in a whirl, and not knowing what to do next. Her eyes were wide open in shock. She could feel his tongue driving deep in her mouth.

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Han, Luke and Chewie just arrived at Stairway to Heaven, and even from the entrance, a commotion could be heard from inside. There were sounds of people hooting and cheering.

"What in the world is going on?" Han asked, confused.

"Can we go inside?" Luke asked the bouncer at the door. "We're looking for somebody, a petite woman in a red skirt, and maybe you've seen her."

"I think she did went here," the bouncer replied.

"Oh thanks," Luke mumbled gratefully, and the three of them rushed in.

When they entered the lounge, a large group of people was crowding around in the middle of the floor. Han motioned for Chewbacca to stay still, while he and Luke made their way among the crowd. Han secretly wished that what he was thinking of were not true.

Upon seeing the source of the commotion, Han realized that he was right, all along.

Leia was kissing another guy.

How could you? He thought. Luke stood by beside him, dumbstruck. The crowd was still going wild, excited at the scenario.

Han's fist clenched angrily, and he could feel his world crashing down. His heart broke, along with his fantasies that he and Leia would be together. There was no hope for him that she would ever love him back.

A/N: Leia kissing another guy+ Han BIG TROUBLE! The perfect equation for disaster and broken hearts!

The next chapter would be even more exciting, as Han gets involved in a fight with Ross! So stay tuned! RR please!