#2

Thank you so much for all the kind reviews! Love you all. Here we go, chapter 2…

5 years later (Anakin aged 15, Padme 19)

Night had fallen on Naboo. Anakin wielded his lightsaber like a toothpick, effortlessly blocking the multiple beams sent at him from the fake droids' blasters surrounding him. Obi Wan was in awe of the boy's talent and skill. He was not a Jedi, no, but he was an extremely powerful force user.

"Well done Anakin! You've done brilliantly!" he exclaimed, as he moved forward to clap him on the back.

"Thanks for this session master! Hope to see you soon," Anakin said enthusiastically.

"My pleasure. I'm sure we will meet again soon enough. Goodbye Anakin," he said, as he walked down the platform to his ship.

"Goodbye master," Anakin said, as he started walking down the footpath, immersed in his thoughts.

He and Padme had become closer and closer during the last few years. They spent almost all their free time together, whether having late- night conversations together by the fireplace, dining together, or gazing up at the stars at night.

She considers me just as a friend though, he thought, as he looked down at the beautiful river beneath him. She still thinks of me as a young boy. How can I get her to see me differently…as a young man? I love her so very much. I wish things could be different.

"How was training Ani?" a voice asked.

Anakin swiveled around to see Padme standing behind him, dressed in a gorgeous green dress. A radiant smile lit his features. "It was hard work, but it was worth it."

"That's good," Padme said, smiling as well. "Do you want to go for a walk?"

"I would love to," Anakin said. He extended his hand and she took it immediately, as they started walking.

Padme looked up at Anakin, then looked away quickly. He had grown so much in the last year; he now towered over her, 6 feet tall. His physique had changed too. He was broad shouldered and muscular. His long hair reached the bottom of his neck, complementing his beautiful face. The only thing that had not changed was his eyes. He always gazed at her with the same passion and intensity. He was easily the most handsome young man she had ever seen.

How she longed to kiss him. To feel his soft lips on hers. But she had held back, worried where a relationship with Anakin could take both of them.

"Padme, is everything alright?" Anakin asked her. "You seem extremely quiet." He stopped walking and looked at her closely.

"Oh nothing… just thinking," Padme said.

Anakin turned around and gazed at the water. Padme joined him at his side. "I was also thinking… thinking about my mother. I am so happy she is free, married with Cliegg."

Padme touched his arm gently, "I'm sure she is. Just as happy as I am being in your presence."

Anakin held her hand, and looked at her, considering her words. Slowly she turned and looked back at him. I have to show her how I feel Anakin thought, as he leant down and press his lips to hers.

The kiss deepened and intensified, as they both held each other tightly. Anakin was in utter bliss, feeling as if he was the luckiest man in the galaxy as he kissed the beautiful brunette, the woman of his dreams.

They finally broke apart. Padme looked up at him and smiled, "Anakin…" she was speechless.

Gathering her into his arms, he gently put a finger on her lips.

"Padme, angel, I love you."

He finally had said the words he had wanted to say to her since the moment he met her.

She embraced him tightly. "Oh Ani, you are so sweet. I love you too, and you know, I always have." She quickly kissed him. "But how will this work? I'm a Queen, and you are training…"

Anakin sighed, "Trust me Padme. It will. I am not a Jedi. Only Jedi are forbidden to have attachements. Nothing will ever stop our love."

And he leant down to kiss her again.

Will this love work out? Review please!