Sorry for taking forever to update. I've been busy. (And I'll admit it…a little lazy) Anyways, thanks for all the reviews! Please keep them coming! Chapter 4

By the afternoon, Mara had seen all types of stores, restaurants, and everything else Coruscant had. She was tired of touring and decided to go back to her apartment to relax.

Luke had gone to see Mara multiple times yet she wasn't there at all. He took the time to get himself together. After his brief conversation with Karrde, Luke had immediately left for Coruscant. Now he was here and he had no idea what he'd say to Mara when he saw her. Maybe Karrde be of some help.

"Karrde."

"Hi again," came Luke's voice.

"Hello Skywalker."

"I need some help."

"You? Need help?" Karrde was genuinely surprised.

"It concerns Mara."

"Ah. I guess I'm not so surprised now." Luke ignored his dry and sarcastic tone.

"First, I need to know where she is."

"Coruscant, I told you."

"I know, but where on Coruscant? I'm here as well."

"You're here? I knew it. You always have something up your sleeve. Well, she's probably gone sight-seeing." An idea came to Karrde. "You know, I can set you up on a date with her. I won't tell her its you so she'll come."

"I don't know," Luke said doubtfully.

"Come on. I can handle it. Luxuries Delight at 7 tonight." The transmission was cut.

"Mara?"

"Hey Karrde."

"I set you up on a date tonight."

"Karrde, I'm not interested." Mara was irritated. Karrde knew she didn't want to date.

"Its not that kind of date, Mara. Its…an old friend of yours I ran into today."

"Who?" she was a bit intrigued.

"Luxuries Delight at 7 tonight. Go and find out."

Mara had worn a dress for once tonight, worrying that it might be someone important. She sat at a table, nervous and impatient, waiting for her "old friend" to show up.

Luke was wearing his Jedi robe and he had his hood pulled over his face so Mara wouldn't recognize him at once. He spotted her at a table. Man, she looked drop dead gorgeous! He moved to her table, sat down, and pulled off his hood.

"Hello," he said simply. Mara stared for a second, not comprehending the situation. Then, everything clicked.

"You!" was all she managed to say. She looked enraged.

Noticing her anger, Luke quickly began talking. "Mara, I came here to apologize. I have no right to try and make you something you don't want to be."

Even though Mara emitted her anger and frustration, she was deeply touched. Luke had left his precious Academy to hunt her down and apologize for something that wasn't even his fault.

"I guess I can forgive you," Mara begrudgingly replied, still exhibiting her toughness. Luke looked relieved and smiled.

"I'd also like to invite you back to the Academy," he added. Mara couldn't help but laugh a little. The farm boy never gave up.

"Fine, fine. I'll come back. Just don't pull anything stupid again," she warned. Luke grinned.

"Who me?" he asked innocently.

"I guess I'm leaving you again," Mara said to Karrde.

"Alright." Don't come rushing back again after a day."

"If I do, you know who to blame." They both laughed.

To be continued…

I have a habit of always putting in too much dialogue. Sorry if it bothers you guys. I will try to update soon…now the rest of the story will pretty much take place at the Academy. Unless I come up with something good…evil smile