Mara and Luke snuggled together and looked at the information on the thumb drive that Talon Karrde had given Luke. The young information broker had his fingers in a lot of pies. There was gambling on sports, underground fighting, motorcycle racing and so much more. They all looked intriguing but Luke wasn't really interested in getting into anything that could take them anywhere near the Princess's territory. After an hour, he sighed and closed everything down before pulling the thumb drive. "It doesn't look like there's anything I would be interested in. It's a shame. If nothing else, the extra money would have come in handy."

Mara snuggled up to him and said, "It's fine. At least now I'll know you're safe and sound. Besides, if you run out of money, I guess I'll just have to be your sugar momma too."

Luke chuckled. "That could work. You certainly are sweet enough."

Mara smiled and moved into his lap, straddling his legs and whispering silkily, "Yeah, you just love how I taste, don't you?"

"Oh I can't get enough of it;" he said before kissing her while she rubbed his chest, enjoying the feeling of a cotton t-shirt stretched tightly over muscle.

A couple hours later, they were snuggled under a heavy blanket on Luke's bed. Mara was half lying on him, her head and one hand on his chest and her leg thrown over his. "So what are we doing for Thanksgiving in a couple weeks?" asked Mara, suddenly.

Luke shrugged. "I hadn't thought about it. I already told my family I wasn't going to be able to make it home. Maybe I'll just make my own small dinner or one for both of us if you aren't going home."

Mara was running a finger up and down hard lines of his abs as she replied, "I wasn't planning on it. That sounds very nice. A Thanksgiving with just the two of us would be wonderful."

Luke smiled as he brushed his hands affectionately up and down her back, reveling in the smooth, silky skin. Mara looked up at him and asked, "When is Wedge getting back."

Luke frowned. "I'm not sure but it shouldn't be for awhile. Why?"

Mara climbed up and kissed him again before pinning his hands beside his head. Luke's eyes widened. "Again?!"

Mara smirked. "Can you handle it?"

Luke grinned back and flipped them over.


Students were starting to get antsy since finals were coming up. Most were anxiously awaiting the holidays. It wouldn't be too many more weeks before Christmas Break and the others were already talking about their plans. Luke and Mara hadn't discussed holiday plans but they both thought about it quite a bit, wanting to be able to spend time together and introduce each other to their families but they were both afraid of pressuring the other.

One weekend found them sweaty, still breathing heavily and utterly content as they cuddled together under a blanket. Luke's eyes were open but not focused and his ridiculous grin was testament to his satisfaction so Mara decided to go for it. "So what do you want to do for Christmas, Babe?" she cooed sweetly before kissing him along his jaw and right on the dimple in his chin. Luke smiled and kissed her back before saying, "I was thinking about that myself. It's gonna be hard. I was hoping we'd be able to split time but you live pretty far away from my aunt and uncle."

Mara nodded, continuing to kiss him with tiny little kisses before asking him, "And where do your aunt and uncle live?"

Luke reveled in her ministrations, replying in a low murmur, "About twenty miles south of Eisly, why?"

Mara smiled huge and kissed him soundly, placing a hand on each side of his face to hold him there. After kissing him long enough to see stars for need of oxygen, Mara gasped, "My guardian has a small house - well small for him anyway - in Eisly. I can convince him to have Christmas there so that it will make things a lot easier."

Luke nodded happily. Mara went back to kissing him and look gave a low groan. "Baby, if you keep doing that, you're going to get me all riled up again."

Mara looked up at him. "Really?"

Luke nodded and Mara redoubled her assault on him. "You are insatiable;" murmured Luke.


They were in study hall that Wednesday and Luke was eating a box of candy. They were hard candies with soft centers and they were called 'Nips'. Naturally, the Rogues saw them and the jokes started flying. "You sure seem to be enjoying those Nips, Luke;" commented Wedge.

Mara snickered. Luke, catching on immediately, blush and said, "Yeah. Nips are my new favorite thing."

"Oh I bet they are;" laughed a couple of the Rogues. Wedge help out a hand. "Can I try some Nips?"

Luke gave him a candy and he popped it in. After a moment he said, "I like them. Nips are great if you just need something to suck on."

More laughter followed. Han and Leia walked up and Leia asked casually, "What are you all laughing about?"

Without missing a bit, Wedge answered, "Luke's obsession with Nips;"

Leia gasped, not even noticing the box of candy. "Wedge! Even if it is true, that's Luke and Mara's business!"

Her reaction caused everyone to fall over laughing. Mara grinned wickedly. There was a small pile of the little candies in front of her so she asked, "Hey Leia, want some of my Nips?"

Leia turned red and gasped again. Han, taking pity on his girlfriend, picked up the box and said, "Leia, their candies. See?"

Leia studied the box and turned even more red. "You guys are terrible!" she said, but she was laughing now too and her and Han sat down. With a smile, Leia reached over and took one of Mara's Nips. "Thank, I would love your Nips."

Mara winked, "I'll have more for you if you come by later."

Luke whined, "Wait, I thought you only shared your Nips with me."

Mara just looked at him. "Don't be greedy, Farmboy. I have plenty of Nips to go around."

Everyone listening in was laughing so hard that they were hiccupping. Leia, between giggles, said, "If you share with me, I'll share with you. I hear they can taste different."

Winter suddenly came up behind them and said, "If you're sharing yours with Leia, you won't mind if I share mine with Luke, do you Mara?"

Mara winked and said, "Sure but save some for me. I might enjoy those Nips too."

"Maybe the three of us should all just share our Nips with Luke. He'd like that, I'm sure. He does really like his sweets;" giggled Mara.

Luke suddenly blushed and clamped his mouth shut. They all looked at him expectantly and he checked his watch. Clearing his throat, he said, "It's twelve fifty. I have class. See you all later;" and he took off.

"Sometimes, just sometimes, I wish Luke would say the stupid thing that most guys would say;" said Winter with a sigh. The other two nodded in agreement before they dispersed to their classes.

Updated 10/15/2018