Back with our Solo family =)
Chapter Three
The office was silent, not many people in to work today. It gave Leia time to think, and look over things in peace. The rain poured down outside, the slight trickle of water against her window adding a bit of a calming element to her work day. So far the day had been interesting, she had come in late after running a few errands this morning. Now she was looking over a few case files, before she would head home. Nothing eventful would keep her at the office late today. In fact it seemed as if she would have a bit of a half day. Adelyn had caught a bug from school a few days ago and had left her parents quite worried about the seven year old. She was a tough kid, but her poor little pale face had them each taking turns caring for her. Leia knew Han was home with her now, she was still too tired to make it to school and Leia didn't want to push her. Glancing up, Leia's eyes watched the raindrops hit against the window, standing slowly she looked out at the darkened city. The days it rained on Coruscant were rare, but strong when it happened. The storm would soon pass, but for a few days they would have the fresh air from the rain.
Leia missed the fresh air from Corellia, and hoped to visit again soon. They had been home from their honeymoon only a few short months but it felt like much longer. She was understanding rather fast that this planet took a lot of her energy. At the same time she was always happy to go home to Han and Adelyn. There time as a family was some of the best of her life, and being married to Han had been nothing but wonderful. It was refreshing to go home to her family every night and be greeted by them both. Even on her worst days, when the stressed threatened to consume her, she knew she would be nothing but calm when she went home. Han made sure of that. He took such good care of her, in a way Leia never expected to have. When she was young, she wondered if she would marry. Would she find someone for her? Or would she marry for a political alliance? She knew at a young age that her parents would never marry her off without her blessing. But still as she aged, Leia had wondered if it would ever really happen for her. Those love stories you hear about in the holo's didn't seem real.
When she met Han, she never expected to be here now. They were so very different, and clearly not the pair for each other. But things changed, so quickly her feelings had changed for that man. Who knew that being stuck with him on their journey to Bespin would be some of the best time of her life and would clearly change her life forever. That trip she slowly opened herself up to him and the idea that she had truly found someone she could love and not just settle for. Han didn't treat her like everyone else, and that's what she needed. She didn't need or always want to be the public Princess. But with Han her guard was down and her heart was open. Even in their time apart, Leia had thought to these days. While he was away from them and trapped in the carbonite, Leia wondered if they would have this future. Her mind used to play tricks on her at night as she lay alone in her bed. She saw images of being married to Han and having him their with her and Adelyn. Who knew that would all come true! Not just finding him, but understanding how in love they were. How much they wanted to be with each other and be a family. It had all worked out. So here she sat, as Mrs. Solo, working hard but thinking of only going home to her husband and her daughter.
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Leia slowly walked inside the apartment and listen carefully. Surprisingly she heard nothing. Just the steady rhythm of the rain outside their windows. Stepping further in, she shrugged off her soaked jacket and quickly made her way down the hallway. Looking into Adelyn's room, she smiled softly. The girl was fast asleep and seemed to be breathing much better. Leia stood staring at her for a few quiet moments, before moving to locate her husband. It didn't take her long to find him. Stepping into their room, Leia smirked and moved to her side of the bed. Looking down at Han, she tried to hold back a giggle. She watched him, passed out on their bed, laying on his stomach with his arms spread out and across the bed. He must be exhausted, she thought to herself. Slipping her shoes off, Leia snuggled up against him, lifting his arm up and draping it over her body. Her eyes were close to his smushed face against his pillow, but she still stared at him. Her husband was a handsome man, and there was no denying that. Sighing, Leia let her eyes close as she listened to the steady rhythm of the rain and Han's breathing.
She felt him move, but decided to stay still. She heard him yawn and it wasn't long before she heard him whisper her name. Han blinked a few times, before fully opening his eyes. He was met with dark long locks beside his face and the smell of Leia's favorite perfume.
"Leia?" He questioned again, closing his eyes and tightening his arm around her.
"You expecting someone else?" She whispered to him, keeping her eyes closed.
"Quiet girl, my wife will be home soon," He teased, earning a small slap to his shoulder. "You're home early?" Han asked, opening his eyes again to look at her. Leaning in he kissed the side of her face, and nuzzled his face closer to her neck.
"No work, It's a miracle,"
"Good."
"How long has she been out?" Leia asked, rolling in his hold and running her fingertips along his jaw.
"Few hours, I didn't mean to fall asleep."
"You're allowed rest."
"I should have made dinner," Han said, thinking to his earlier plans of making a meal for them all. I guess I was really tired, Han thought.
"We can order in, have an easy night," Leia said as she smiled at him.
"What is it?" He asked with another yawn.
"Was thinking today," she whispered, her fingers tracing over his chin and up to his lips.
"Watcha thinking sweetheart?"
"How lucky I feel. How good the last few months have been."
"Pretty good," He agreed with a nod.
"I love you Han Solo. I've felt so good lately."
"Good, I want you to feel great. All the time," He said tracing her hip and kissing her forehead.
"I hope you know how much you help me every day. You're here for Adelyn, you're such a good father Han. And when I come home, you just immediately make sure I'm calmed down. You take such good care of me," She told him, getting a little emotional with her words.
"You worry too much, my job to make you feel good," He smirked.
"I know, I just appreciate it so much Han."
"Wheres this coming from Princess? I know you love me."
"I Just got lost in those thoughts today, how much I love you and Adelyn. Our family makes me so happy, Han."
"Me too," He agreed, kissing her lips.
"I dreamed of this day, you know. As corny as that sounds, I dreamed of having this life with you, and here we are."
"Here we are, took us long enough."
"We have a long time," She whispered kissing him again.
"Hmm, who needs dinner, lets stay right here all night," Han teased, as he rolled over on top of her. Leia couldn't help but laugh, as she stared up at his smirking face.
"You make a good point," She said her hands coming to rest against his hips.
"You should listen to me more," Han whispered down against her lips, kissing her again. Leia sighed against the kiss, moving her hands up his body and through his hair. Their kiss quickly became less innocent, as it deepened and Leia let out a moan against his lips. Han's hands moved up her body, bringing her dress up her thighs and resting against her hips.
"Han…" She mumbled against their kiss.
"Hmm?"
"Door," She reminded him. Pulling back, Han looked back behind them and sighed as he noted their bedroom door was wide open. Without warning Han rolled off her and stumbled to his feet. Leia laughed watching his movements. He stood up and swiftly walked to the door, palming it shut and locking it. Looking back to his wife, Han smirked. She'd sat up on her elbows watching him with a curious eye.
"You're still dressed," He noted slowly walking towards the end of the bed.
"I thought you liked doing that part," She said crawling across the bed and kneeling on the end. Her arms moved to wrap around Han's neck, as his hands rested on her hips. Scrunching his fingers, Leia's dress bunched in his hands as he slowly lifted it up and off her body. Leia's arms reached up, allowing the dress to be pulled from her body. Han smirked, looking down at the reveal of her bare skin. Her dress was tossed to the other side of their bed, as his hands went back to her hips. His fingers played with the edge of the lace that covered her hips and down over her backside. She smiled, a guilty smile. She knew he loved this color on her, especially in the bedroom. He'd told her many times that the dark red color against her skin was amazing. She watched as his eyes flickered over her matching lingerie set, his eyes moving up to stop at her own dark brown gaze.
"This new?" He questioned.
"Might be," Leia said with a smirk.
"I'd remember it," He noted.
"When do you think this stage will stop?" She asked, leaning in a kissing along his jawline.
"What stage?"
"Our honeymoon stage?" Leia clarified and Han chuckled.
"I hope it never goes away."
His fingers traced over her spine, moving up and unclasping her bra. Leia shrugged it down, as it fell between them Han moved in and kissed her again. The deepened kiss was back and Leia almost lost her breath. Her fingers were fast at unbuttoning his shirt and pushing it off his shoulders. He felt so good, and she prayed Adelyn would stay asleep. Leia's hands pushed Han's pants down, making quick work of his clothes. Han dipped her back and laid her against the soft blankets, he was on top of her so fast, Leia barely had time to react. He kissed her lips, her neck and down her chest. Stopping to give each breast some needed attention. Her fingers tugged at his hair and her hips arched, as he moved his kisses across her stomach. She must have hummed his name, because he looked up at her with a smirk. She felt the lace slip down her legs and bit her lip feeling Han's lips move along her hip bone.
Was she breathing? No probably not, she was starting to feel a bit light headed. Forcing herself to take a nice deep breath, she closed her eyes only able to focus on the way Han's lips moved across her skin and how his talented tongue moved. Her senses going into over drive. All she could hear was her heart thudding against her chest, all she could feel was each and every movement Han made, and she couldn't even see straight. Her eyes squeezed shut, Her grip on the sheets around her pulling against the fabric. Turning her head she muffled her moans against Han's pillow, her hips arching and aching as she grabbed it fully and let a loud scream escape her lips and muffle into the fabric. She didn't even bother moving the pillow from her face, she could feel Han's lips moving up her stomach again, but her after glow was too much to move quite yet. Yes, he definitely knew how to take care of her. She heard Han chuckle, as he moved the pillow off her face and looked down at her.
"Han…" She whispered softly, leaning up to kiss him. "Love you," She mumbled against his lips.
"Don't you always?" He teased, running his fingertips along her sides.
"Really love you right now," She replied. They kissed again, Han's hand now grabbing at her thigh and bringing her leg up and around him. Their hips pressed together, as he slipped inside her, igniting another moan from Leia's throat. Their hands clasped, hips moving together and lips dancing over each other. Their breath was hot against each others skin, but they barely noticed as all their skin was on fire She couldn't help but wonder if this was normal, to feel so safe and loved in someones arms. She had always felt this way with Han. Since the first time, he made her feel so many emotions at once. Maybe that's what those romantic stories or holo's meant, perhaps they described this feeling of being utterly loved and wanted in every way. Whatever it was, she never wanted it to end. She had joked about the honeymoon stage, but hell they had always been like this.
His voice was rugged against her ear, breathless and erotic. Leia's fingers traced over Han's face, holding his lips close to hers. Turning his head he kissed against her wedding ring and down to her wrist. He loved that piece of metal so much, he often touched it or kissed it against his lips. A pleasing end would be an understatement as Leia was quite positive she had literally saw stars. Han's body slowly rolled off hers, but kept her close, pulling her to his side.
"You know," She whispered breathless, her breathing still rough. "That's not what I meant by you take care of me, but I'll take it," She teased, kissing his chest.
"All part of the package wife."
"Hmm it was part of the package long before the wedding, husband," She teased, leaning up and kissing his lips.
"Speaking of…" Han trailed off. "Is Adelyn still asleep?" He asked her. Leia blinked, before focussing her mind on their daughter. Her presence was always such a bright light.
"She's fast asleep, we better get that food ordered, she'll be hungry when she wakes up."
"We got time for a shower Princess?"
"I suppose you could talk me into it captain."
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The day had been busy, but Leia didn't mind, it made it all go by so much faster. She'd arrived to the office and immediately began her day with caf and reading through messages. Her desk screen continued to light up, as well as her data pad she held in her hand. Lots of messages to look over and filter through. Leia stared at the screen, reading through those messages and making note of future meetings and plans for the coming weeks. It looked like a busy schedule to most people, but Leia had a way of making it all work in her favor. She enjoyed er evenings with her family and had no interest in changing that for a government meeting. She openly understood that if someone needed or wanted her consulting they could hold a meeting at a decent hour. Her fingers continued to tap across the screen, making note of all of her contacts, and adding a few small adjustments to the next few days schedule. Hearing the slight hum of a new message notification, Leia looked to the side of her desk where her personal data pad sat. She rarely got messages on that device during the day, well maybe from her husband. Reaching over Leia pulled the pad up to her eyes and read over the screen. She hoped Adelyn was alright, she had felt good enough to go to school today. Leia only hoped she had stayed that way.
Leia read through the contact and hummed slightly. She hadn't been expecting a notification from them, but clicked on the message anyway. She recognized her medic's information at the top of the message and continued to read on. Her eyes skimmed over the screen and the message details, appointment summary, health details and so on. Nothing to be worried about, thankfully whatever flu her daughter had been suffering from hadn't wandered over to her mother. Her eyes fluttered over a few numbers, before settling on the final note of the message. She blinked a few times, re-reading the numbers and the words. Those numbers, those numbers she had not been expecting.
"Ambassador Organa?" Leia heard her assistant ask. Looking up from the screen, Leia glanced to her office door. "Your next meeting is here, should I send them in?" She asked, glancing over to Leia.
"Um, yes please. Send them in." Leia said, composing herself and setting her personal device to the side of her desk.
"Alright ma'am." She said before leaving Leia's office. Leia stared at the empty door way for a moment, before glancing down to her data pad. She stared at the dark screen for a moment longer before standing to greet her next meeting.
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Han stirred dinner and moved to add a bit more seasoning to the dish. They had ordered dinner in last night, but he was determined to make a meal tonight. He'd been surprised by how much he enjoyed cooking for his family. His food brought nothing but praise from his girls, but it seemed to be something else. He wasn't sure what it was, but he thoroughly enjoyed making them dinner.
"Hey…" Han heard Leia say as she walked into their home and found him in the kitchen.
"Hey sweetheart," Han greeted, leaning away from the stove and dropping a kiss to her lips.
"That smells amazing,"
"You married a great cook," He reminded her.
"So you tell me," She smiled. Her gaze moving up to stare at him. Catching her stare, Han raised an eyebrow at her.
"What?" He questioned.
"Nothing, nothing. Just staring at my husband."
"I'm damn good looking," He told her and she rolled her eyes.
"And now I'm leaving my husband to find my less cocky daughter," She said as Han laughed.
Leia found her way to Adelyn's room, the young girl sitting at her desk working on what looked like a craft project for school.
"Hi mom," She greeted.
"Hi sweetie, how was school?"
"It was good, I missed my friends. Gwen told me a bunch of stories. Can she spend the night soon?"
"Not on a school night. We'll have to ask her parents, perhaps this weekend," Leia told her. Silently dreading a call to that little girls most annoying mother.
"Ok Mom," She said with a nod. Leia smiled at her, she was growing up so fast. Leaning in Leia kissed her daughters forehead and Adelyn looked up at her.
"What was that for?" The girl asked.
"Just love you, sweetie."
"I love you too mom," Adelyn sighed with an annoyed eye roll. Children…some days they loved the affection and other days they thought their parents were crazy for giving them a hug.
"Dinner will be ready soon."
"Okay," She said focusing on her task.
Leia slowly walked out of her daughters room and down the hall, she glanced into the spare room and sighed. Later Leia…later, her mind thought.
"Dinners ready," Han called. Leia looked away from the room and moved back down the hallway towards Han.
The dinner had been amazing, as usual. The family time was always calming as well. Adelyn talked about her day at school and the stories her friend Gwen had told her. Including how Gwen's mother Abree still couldn't believe Han and Leia were married.
"I think Gwen's mom thinks your cute dad," Adelyn had said.
"I'm sure she does," Leia had huffed and Han laughed. Those women had no problem making fun of Leia years back, but now that she was happy, in love and married, they all were interested in her husband. Lucky for Leia she knew she didn't have anything to worry about, Han found them absolutely dreadful. Not that she ever thought he'd stray, she knew he never would.
Adelyn had finished her food quickly and asked if she could work more on her craft project. She was always a creative child with her drawings and what not, but this project was really catching her interest. Han and Leia agreed and watched as she ran off to her room. The two sat in silence. Leia glanced down to her glass of wine, to her food and then back to Han. She moved her eyes back and fourth, not sure where she should be looking.
"Leia?" He questioned. "Are you alright?"
"Huh? oh I'm fine."
"You're sure?" Han asked, staring at her and reaching over for her hand. "You not hungry?" He wondered aloud. She'd barley touched dinner.
"Han…" Leia said slowly.
"Leia?" He asked, her tone was scaring him and he wasn't sure if he should pull her close or try and calm down to listen to her words.
"I got a message from the medic today," She started slowly.
"Oh yeah? Adelyn didn't get you sick did she?"
"No, no not at all." Leia said, staring over at him.
"Good," Han nodded. She wasn't sure if she was blinking, or just openly staring at her husband. Han didn't seem to notice, as he took bites of his food.
"But there were some levels, that were off," Leia added, watching a surprised look appear on Han's face.
"Levels? What does that mean? Are you alright?" He quickly asked, this time moving is chair closer to hers. He felt the worry rise up inside him. Leia didn't look worried or scared, maybe it wasn't bad?
"I'm alright," She assured him, taking both of his hands in hers now and squeezing gently. "I haven't shown these type of levels for a long time…" She said her mind wandering back. "Not since the war," Leia explained softly. Leia ran her finger tips over Han's palm, drawing patterns over his skin.
"The war? Is it stress related?" Han asked her. He didn't think she had been stressed lately, but maybe she was! Things had been going well for them, everything felt like it was really falling into place. He didn't know, all he knew was she was worrying him right now.
"Han, It's hormone levels."
"Hormones?"
"Han…I…They think I'm pregnant Han."
Han stared at her, looking into her dark brown eyes. Her hands were still holding his, but he could barely feel her skin. All he felt was his heart pounding against his chest. His eyes flickered down to her stomach as he opened mouth.
"You're pregnant?"
"I, I'm not sure yet. They want me to come in again."
"So, wow. Leia. Wow, you might be pregnant." Han said a smile spreading over his face.
"I might be," She said with a nod.
"Gods…"
"I that alright?" She questioned, leaning in close to him.
"Leia?"
"We just, we hadn't decided to start trying. I know we both want more kids, but I didn't know…"
"Leia," Han said interrupting her. "Of course it's alright. Leia," He whispered leaning in and kissing her lips softly. "You're pregnant?" He whispered again.
"I might be," Leia whispered back with a soft nod.
"Of course it's alright. Leia this is great," He told her.
"It is, isn't?" She smiled brightly.
"So good," Han said pulling her into a tight hug. Leia hugged him back, resting her face against his chest.
"Feels so good," She whispered.
"What does?"
"Having you here to tell you," Leia explained. She didn't mean it to bring up bad memories or to remind him that he had missed out the first time around, it was just a thought she had. Han was here with her, and she got to tell him she was pregnant. And if she was, Han would be there for all of it. Han was here with her, that was the best feeling in the galaxy.
"I'm right here Princess," He whispered, kissing the top of her head.
"I have an appointment tomorrow."
"I'll be there!" He immediately said.
"Alright," She nodded. "Luke always thought I had a connection with Adelyn, I'm trying to find it now, but my nerves are getting in the way of my feelings," Leia explained.
"It's alright, we'll wait till tomorrow," Han insisted, not wanting Leia to push herself to reach or feel anything.
"Gods, another baby Han," Leia said with a smile. Han smiled back, cupping her face in his hands.
"Mom?" Adelyn asked from behind them.
"Oh, hi sweetie," Leia said pulling away from Han's hug and wiping away at her wet lashes.
"Are you crying?" she asked.
"No sweetie, I was just talking to Dad."
"What's wrong?" Adelyn asked, stepping forward towards her parents.
"I'm fine," Leia said, tucking her daughters curls back from her face. Adelyn looked back and fourth between her parents. Her curiosity growing as the silence continued. Leia looked up to Han, she wasn't sure if they should tell Adelyn yet. It was so early, and she needed to go back to the medic and confirm this.
"Mom? Tell me?" Adelyn pushed. "What baby?" She asked.
"Oh honey," Leia sighed, pulling her closer to her. " I have to go to the medic tomorrow, dad's going to go with me."
"Are you sick?" The little girl asked.
"No, I don't think so. Adelyn, I might be pregnant. That means we might be having a baby," Leia explained to her. Adelyn blinked a few times, staring at her mother.
"A baby?"
"Yeah, a little baby," Han added.
"We don't know for sure yet," Leia said staring at her daughter, trying to gage her emotion. Adelyn stayed quiet, before looking down to her feet. Han and Leia shared a worried glance. They hadn't had time to talk to Adelyn about having a brother or sister, this was happening fast. But they hoped she would be excited and happy to gain a sibling.
"Adelyn?" Leia asked, lifting her chin and meeting her dark brown eyes. "What is it baby?"
"It's ok if you don't understand." Han told her.
"I understand," Adelyn said softly.
"Then what's wrong honey? You can tell us anything," Leia reminded her.
"I just…Will this baby be a bastard too?" Her soft voice was so bitter on the word, that Han and Leia both jumped as she spoke.
"Adelyn no, honey." Leia told her, hugging her close.
"Why would you ask that?" Han quickly asked. "Did someone call you that again?" Han asked, his voice heated.
"Kids at school say it sometimes, I tell them to be quiet, but it hurts my feelings sometimes," The young girl admitted.
"Adelyn," Leia whispered fully pulling her up and on to her lap and hugging her close.
"I remember you told me I'm not bad, but they make me feel bad." Adelyn admitted. Leia nodded and rubbed her back. She could see Han trying to control his anger, as his temper started fuming.
"Those kids at school are just listening to their parents, and their parents don't know you, or me or your dad," Leia told her.
"Will I always be the Bespin bastard?" She asked, looking up to her mother.
"Shhh, You are my Bespin miracle. I never expected you, but you have made my life so perfect Adelyn Organa Solo. Listen to me! You will always be my little miracle, you got me through some dark years, and thats because I love you so much. Daddy loves you too, so many people love you," Leia explained to her, her tone so soft and caring that Adelyn felt every bit of love her mother felt for her.
"Hey kid, You, me and mom we're a family. Doesn't matter when that family started, all those kids can buzz off," Han said, altering the words he wanted to use. He wondered if he could go yell at kids on the playground? That was probably frowned upon, but he could yell at their parents!
"Daddy's right," Leia agreed.
"So this baby won't be called names?" Adelyn asked, already feeling very protective.
"Not if I have anything to say about it," Han cut in and Leia offered him a calming look. Calm down Han, she thought to herself.
"This baby will not be called names, and you won't be either. I'm going to talk to some people. Remind them of some things," Leia said so delicately, but Han could hear the stab to her words.
"You're having a baby mom?" Adelyn asked now, with a smile filling her face.
"I think I am, are you excited?" Leia questioned.
"I want to be a big sister!"
"You'll be the best big sister," Han told her, reaching over and pulling her on to his lap. Han hugged her tight, hoping she never had to feel bad or different again. He knew children could be mean, but he wanted to protect his daughter and his family from all of that. He wouldn't let people judge Adelyn, for his and Leia's choices.
"You know, you could have told us that people were calling you names," Leia told her.
"I know."
"Why didn't you?" Han asked.
"I'm a big girl, I can handle it," She said, sounding so much like Leia that Han grinned.
"You are a big girl, but I'm always going to be your mom and I'll always help you."
"I know mom. I just was worried about the baby, I can be big, but the baby will be small," Adelyn explained, trying to describe her young thoughts and ideas of protecting her sibling and being a good big sister. She was already thinking about protecting her sibling and that warmed Leia's heart.
"You are such a special girl Adelyn," Leia told her.
"I'm happy your having a baby mom."
"Me too, sweet girl," Leia smiled at her, leaning in and hugging her and Han both. Han kissed the top of Leia's head, holding his family close. Holding his growing family close…
Well I hope most of you are happy. So many of you were asking when they would have a baby! =) Little bit of angst at the end there with Adelyn, but it was important for me to include those thoughts from the first story. Reviews make me smile! Let me know what you think!