Enjoy some family time =)

Adelyn- 10 years old

Twins- 2 years old

Chapter Eight

Han moved his face into his pillow, wanting to hide away from the noise he heard. It couldn't possibly be morning already. Didn't he just close his eyes? Keeping his face hidden, his arm reached out for Leia. He felt around on her side of the bed, but only sighed when he felt the sheets were cold. She'd been up for a while. Cracking one eye open, he confirmed his suspicion that his wife wasn't still in bed with him. His other senses were starting to kick in, and he could smell caf from down the hallway. He could get up and find his family, have a nice cup of caf, but the bed felt so nice right where he was. He suddenly heard whispers, and decided to stay unmoving. Footsteps were nearing the bed, and hushed voices echoed around the room. Han kept his face partially hidden in his pillow, as he felt the bed dip. It wasn't long before he felt two sets of little hands touching over his face.

"Dada?" Cora whispered to her father.

"Da!" Caleb repeated.

"Tell him it's time to get up," Han heard Leia say from the side of the bed. Still he kept his eyes closed, a small smile playing on his lips.

"Da! Dada," Cora said, her voice coming out louder now, as her hand touched along his face. Han could feel one of the twins climbing up on to his back, and he let out a small chuckle. Opening his eyes, he was met with Cora's little face. She sat in front of him, staring down at him. "Dada!" She shrieked as she saw his eyes open.

"Good morning Cora," Han mumbled out. Moving his eyes slightly, he noticed that Caleb had now crawled up his shoulders and was looking down at his father, his head upside down. Caleb let out a small giggle, staring into his fathers eyes, while holding on to his shoulders. "Good morning Caleb," Han added.

"Dada! Hi!" Caleb told him, poking at Han's face. Cora and Caleb both attacked him then, both toddlers moving to poke and pick at Han's face, his chest and his shoulders. So much for hiding in the pillow. Han rolled over, grabbing both kids and holding them close, making sure they didn't fall off his side of the bed. They started mumbling and chatting random sounds now, something that Han and Leia were sure was a secret twin language. They didn't understand what it was, but Cora and Caleb seemed to. They mumbled and spoke to each other, every so often turning to Han and pointing to him "Da!" They'd say, as if reminding one another that Han was their father.

Han looked up and found Leia looking down at them. He smirked up at her, she looked beautiful this morning. Her hair wasn't put up like usual. It was still down in all it's length, hanging down her back and chest. Her face was slightly flushed, probably from chasing the twins around. And she was still in her morning robe. She looked relaxed, comfortable and absolutely beautiful.

"Good morning," she offered him, moving along her side of the bed, and twisting just enough to give him a good morning kiss. Han sighed against her lips, wanting nothing more then to deepen it, but was stopped short as Cora and Caleb squeezed their way in between their parents.

"Mama!" Cora said, rolling into Leia's side.

"Yes baby?" Leia questioned, but got no answer. Instead the twins moved further in between their parents, before starting their twin chatter once again.

"No morning kisses for us," Han shrugged.

"Hmm later," Leia sighed with a smile. "Good morning," she said again, her free hand moving to run through the top of Han's hair. Han smiled at her, his eyes closing for a brief moment at the feel of her fingers running against his scalp.

"How long have you been up?" Han asked her.

"A few hours."

"Hours?"

"Mmhm," Leia mumbled.

"You didn't wake me?"

"You were tired hot shot," Leia smirked. Han stared at her with a small smirk of his own. They'd stayed up late last night. All three kids had gone to bed early, leaving plenty of alone time for mom and dad. Which potentially included a few glasses of whiskey, and what started as innocent alone time out on the patio had turned into more adult time out there, eventually moving into the shower. Han closed his eyes and memories from the night before flashed through his mind. Leia's throaty laugh as he kissed up and down her neck, as she moved on to his lap. The outside breeze moving against their skin as they sat on the patio. Her frenzied movements as her fingers moved to strip their clothes from their bodies. All the way to when they had ran into the shower, holding each other close under the hot spray of water. Han slowly opened his eyes and Leia laughed at him. Yeah it had been a good night. Leaning in she kissed his lips again, before the twins pushed her away.

"Why can't I kiss Daddy?" Leia questioned.

"Dada!" Caleb said, moving to hug his father, while Cora moved to Leia.

"Momma!" She said.

"Looks like we're out of luck," Han laughed, as he watched their children try and keep them apart.

"How about we let Daddy wake up a little more," Leia suggested as she moved to lift the children from the bed. They protested, before Leia set them gently on the floor. They grabbed each others hands as they slowly walked around their parents bedroom. Leia smiled down at them, before letting out a shriek when Han suddenly pulled her back down on to the bed. She almost protested, but his lips silenced her. This kiss was quite different from their good morning kisses. This kiss was deep, and passionate, made her whole body catch fire. Leia's hands ran up his back, as he partially rolled on top of her. Slowly he pulled back, both of them out of breath.

"Now that is a morning kiss," Han told her.

"Mmhmm," She mumbled, leaning up to kiss his chin.

"Momma! Momma!" The twins said in unison, suddenly realizing their mother had disappeared from their side. Their little hands pulled at the comforter, trying to see up on to their parents large bed. Han and Leia both laughed, as Leia rolled over to the side of the bed and looked down at them. They both looked up at her wide eyed, but smiled as they saw her face.

"Hi! Momma!" Cora said lifting her hands up.

"Alright, I'm coming," Leia said moving off the bed, and lifting both children into her arms. They rested against her hips, but she feared she wouldn't be able to hold them both much longer, they were getting so big.

"I'll be right out," Han told her, sitting up in bed.

"Take your time, I'm working from home today," Leia said, as she walked out of the room. Han smiled, gods he loved her.

—-

Han walked out of the bedroom and found his family spread through out the living area of their apartment. The twins were wandering around the living room, walking in little circles as they held on to each other. They never liked being very far from each other. Adelyn was sitting at the dining room table, with what looked like homework spread out on the surface. And Leia was leaning against the bar counter on her com. Han walked over to the caf machine and quickly poured himself a cup, before making his way over to Adelyn. She looked up at her father, before looking back down to the work in front of her.

"Good morning," He offered her with a smirk. She looked to be concentrating on her studies at the moment. Her brow was creased, she looked like Leia did when she was working.

"Morning," Adelyn mumbled, clicking away on her data pad. Han nodded and sipped his coffee, glancing over at his wife. She was still speaking to someone on the com, but was now much closer to the twins, as she watched them walk around the living room. Seemed like a more relaxed day for the Solo household.

"Whatcha working on?" Han asked his daughter.

"School project," She replied with a shrug.

"Anything interesting?"

"The Death Star," Adelyn said quickly and Han blinked at her.

"Why is your project about the Death Star?" Han quickly asked her.

"She's studying history," Leia said coming up behind them, leaning over and kissing Han's cheek, before walking over to pour herself some more caf.

"I already know everything," Adelyn said with an eye roll.

"Well not everyone's parents helped blow it up," Leia said and Han snorted.

"We're learning about the whole war, I should just move on to the next lesson," Adelyn said with huff. Han chuckled at her, leaning forward to look at her work.

"Maybe you'll learn something new. Everything you know came from your Mom's point of view."

"And yours…Uncle Luke, Uncle Chewie, people at the senate, Lando, Wedge…"

"Ok! Ok kid! You know a lot of people," Han said cutting her off. "You still gotta take the class," Han said with a shrug, earning another eye roll from his daughter.

"Have to make a presentation about it…I don't want to," She sighed.

"You like presentations?" Han questioned, usually his daughters loved speaking in front of others.

"It's embarrassing, everyone knows who I am! I don't want to talk about all of it…Mom…Darth Vader," She said her voice getting very quiet, as she looked over to her mother across the room.

"You're learning about Vader too?" Han asked, staring down at his daughter.

"Yeah…All of it. I don't want to talk about that stuff…not when everyone knows who I am."

"Hey," Han said lifting her chin and making her eyes meet his. "It's just a project, don't worry about all that. Everyones gonna think about how you're a Princess, that's it."

"I'm not a Princess," Adelyn said with a laugh.

"Of course you are!" Han protested, she would always be his littler Princess.

"Technically I'm not dad, Mom needed to marry a Prince. You're not a Prince," She reminded him.

"What type of school are we sending her to?" Han called over to Leia. Coming back to his side, this time holding both twins in her arms, Leia offered him a confused look.

"A good one?" She suggested.

"I'm not a Princess because you didn't marry a Prince," Adelyn told her mother, and Leia sighed. Handing off Caleb to his father, Leia sat down at the table, Cora resting in her lap.

"I suppose that is true, in some peoples minds. Although a lot of people call you Princess, and consider you to be part of my Royal family," Leia offered.

"I know mom."

"How would that work?" Han suddenly asked his wife. Leia offered him a quick glance and smile.

"Well considering…Alderaan is gone, most people don't discuss continuing that royal blood line. The fact that I was so publicly adopted only adds to that," Leia explained. "My specific bloodline has raised red flags as well. But if things were different, if Alderaan was still here I would have at some point took the thrown, and my children after me."

"No matter who you married?" Adelyn asked, looking to her father.

"My parents would have never made me marry someone I didn't love. Arranged marriages were talked about, but never forced on Alderaan. They would have allowed me to marry who I choose."

"Like dad?"

"Yes, like your father. In turn you would still be a Princess in that scenario," Leia tried to explain to her.

"Hmmm," Han hummed next to her. "So I can still call her Princess?" Han teased.

"Yes, if you like," Leia nodded.

"Dad…" Adelyn sighed, rolling her eyes at her father. Han chuckled, knowing he had succeeded in teasing her. Leia offered him a small smile, before standing up with Cora and moving back into the living room. Han looked down at Caleb, the young boy seemed to be fascinated by his sisters movements. His chubby fingers reached out and tried to grab at his sisters data pad, but Adelyn quickly scooted it away.

"Sissy!" He shouted, making Han and Adelyn both jump.

"I hate when they do that," Adelyn sighed. "Hey, you're the one that taught them to say sissy. You wanted them to say your name!" Han reminded her, but she only ignored her fathers words.

"Sissy!" Caleb said again trying to get his sister's attention.

"What Caleb?" She asked him, reaching out and taking hold of his hand. The boy smiled at his sister's touch, bouncing up and down on his fathers lap.

"Sissy! Sissy!" Cora suddenly called from the other room.

"Now you've done it," Adelyn said, looking over to her mother and little sister.

"They love you," Han told her.

"I know, I love them too."

"You're a good sister."

"I have to do my homework dad," Adelyn sighed. Han nodded and moved to lift Caleb from his sisters reach.

"Come on Caleb, lets go find your twin," Han said walking away from his eldest and towards his wife. Gently setting Caleb down on the floor beside his twin, Han turned to Leia. He plopped down beside her on the couch, as she too looked over the data pad, no doubt trying to finish up any work she had from home today. Leaning over Han kissed her exposed neck, making her jump and look away from the screen.

"Can I help you?" She asked with an eyebrow raise.

"Hmm not at the moment, kids are around," He said, his voice lowering, as he offered her a smirk.

"Han," She sighed, shaking her head and looking back down to her data pad.

"Hmm, Princess?" He asked, kissing her neck again.

"Han Solo!" She scowled, as she tried to focus on her work. "I'm working, this is why I get no work done when you're home."

"But you like when we're all home," He argued.

"Sometimes," She tried to insist, but he knew better.

"You do," He whispered, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and pulling her into his side.

"Han, you act like you haven't seen me in days."

"Seems that way," He tried, but she cut him off.

"We had alone time last night, Han. Last night!"

"You're just too good," He said with another smirk, but she only rolled her eyes. "Quit rolling those eyes Princess, you wonder where your daughter gets it. Besides, you are good…like a fine wine," He said, managing to keep a straight face as he said it. Leia however burst out laughing.

"Is that the best line you have?"

"I must have some good ones, you did marry me and have a couple kids."

"Hmmm lapse in sanity?" She suggested, leaning further into his side and looking up into his mesmerizing eyes. She'd never tell him, but she could get lost in his eyes. Even long before she admitted her feelings for him, she loved his eyes. They showed more emotions then Han realized and Leia loved it. She could tell a lot of things by his eyes. His mood, if he was happy, stressed, relaxed or playful. They also had a great way of expressing how much he loved his family. One of Leia's favorite Holo's was from when the twins were still newborns. Han and Adelyn sat side by side on their couch in the holo, while holding each twin. Adelyn had been smiling at Leia as she took the image, but Han had been looking down at all three of his children, and his eyes showed nothing but love. So yes, Leia loved his eyes and how many emotions shined through them. Especially when they were alone, she loved looking up into his eyes when he held her touched her, or kissed her.

"You're staring…" He whispered down to her.

"Am not," She said, turning her gaze to the twins as they played with each other in front of the couch.

"I like these days," Han sighed, relaxing further into the couch.

"Simple days."

"Days with all of you," Han noted.

"Me too," She said, leaning her head against his chest.

"Mom!" Adelyn called from the table.

"Yes?" Leia called back, her voice muffled from Han's chest.

"Can my friends come over and finish the project?" She asked.

"When?"

"Tomorrow after school."

"Fine…" Leia agreed.

"How many?" Han asked.

"Two," Adelyn answered.

"Alright," Han nodded, figuring he could handle that many. Leia smiled up at him.

"Probably Gwen and Oliver…" Leia suggested to her husband.

"Who's Oliver?" Han asked.

"Your daughters friend…he's a sweet boy."

"Why don't I know this sweet boy?"

"Because your daughter has been hiding him from you," Leia said with a shrug, trying to rest back against Han's chest. But her husband was tense now and it wasn't as comfortable.

"What?!"

"She likes him, she hasn't admitted it yet. But there's a little crush there."

"What!" Han said trying to sit up, but Leia kept him seated.

"Calm down…" She sighed.

"Why don't i know about him?" He questioned.

"Because I just told you, your daughter is keeping it quiet."

"She told you?"

"No, I'm her mother. I know these things."

"Hmm I'm her father!"

"I'm well aware," Leia said with a soft laugh. "Don't make a big deal out of it Han. She's ten years old."

"Exactly, she shouldn't be liking boys," Han grumbled.

"Please don't be that father," Leia sighed against his chest, before leaning up and kissing his chin.

"What father?"

"The father that blows his daughters small little crush out of proportion."

"I'm not! I just need to know these things."

"You do, I just told you," She smiled up at him. Her fingers traced over his face, hoping to calm that stress that was now present in his eyes.

"When did you have your first crush?" He questioned.

"I hardly think my childhood was normal, Han."

"Mine wasn't either…"

"Hmm opposites aren't we?"

"Opposites attract sweetheart," Han grinned down at her.

"I think I was about her age, when I thought a boy was nice…that was about it. I had other things to focus on,"

"Why can't she have that mindset," Han sighed.

"Ignoring boys forever?" Leia asked him.

"Nah, just for the first few years their in her life," He suggested, Leia rolled her eyes catching his poke at her.

"I didn't ignore you! I was busy," She argued. "We did meet in the middle of a war!"

"Ah huh, sure Princess," He said, now in deep thought. "I'll make sure to be off work tomorrow, so I can meet this Oliver,"

"You will not embarrass your daughter Han Solo. Gods you act as if he's going to ask for her hand in marriage," Leia laughed at him.

"Shh Princess," Han said, tickling her sides. "I haven't thought about this before, Adelyn dating?"

"She's not dating! It's a crush. I repeat she is ten years old, Han."

"But she's just gonna keep growing up."

"Children seem to do that," Leia said with a soft smile, leaning up to kiss his lips.

"We better have ten more," Han said nodding to the twins. Leia snorted and looked down to where the twins were sitting. They were so settled together, so content in each others company. Perhaps it was a twins thing, or simply just something about being the same age. It was always interesting to watch them play together. They spoke their unique twin chatter and would walk together hand in hand most days. If one was upset, the other seemed to feel it as well. Both of them loved their big sister, and spent as much time with Adelyn as they could. They were very similar to each other, and Leia wondered if that would change with time.

The twins seemed to notice Leia's attention and both looked up to their mother. They smiled up at her, before both standing and walking over to their parents. Their chubby fingers pointed up to them and unison said.

"Momma!"

"Hi babies," Leia said back, but that wasn't enough for them. Just like earlier that morning, the twins quickly made their way up on to the couch and pushed their way in between Han and Leia.

"Momma!" Caleb said.

"Our Momma!" Cora added. Han looked offended as he looked over at his twins surrounding his wife now.

"Hey she was my wife before she was your mom," Han reminded them, but that didn't seem to matter. Both children had their arms around Leia's neck and where holding on to her tight. Leia offered him a small smile, before leaning back into the couch and holding her little twins. Leaning in Han moved his face closure to Cora's face cubby cheeks and kissed her. The little girl giggled, reaching to pull Leia closer, but that didn't help much. Han quickly pulled her from Leia and tickled at her sides.

"Dada!" She giggled, pushing at his fingers. Han laughed as her cheeks flushed and she continued giggling.

"Sissy!" Caleb said reaching for his twin. He couldn't quite reach her from Leia's lap, but his little arms outstretched as he tried to help his twin. He called out again, but this time looking away from the couch. "Sissy! Sissy!" He called. Leia laughed, immediately understanding what her son was doing. Adelyn quickly walked into the living room, looking down to her brother.

"What's wrong Caleb?" She asked her little brother. His arms reached out, as Adelyn picked him up, holding him close.

"Sissy!" He protested, pointing back to his twin. "Dada! Get sissy!" He told his big sister and Adelyn laughed.

"He wants you to protect Cora," Leia said softly. Adelyn nodded in understanding.

"What am I suppose to do?" She asked her brother with a shrug.

"Get Dada!" Caleb said with a little shrug. Of course he wanted his big sister to protect his twin, that was the most logical thing to his little brain. Adelyn barely had time to react before Cora was set back in Leia's lap and Han was up from the couch. His fingers quickly moved to tickle both Adelyn and Caleb, their laughs echoed through out the room, as Adelyn tried to shield her brother. Han's arms were too big and easily scooped them both up and into his arms. Leia laughed along with her children as she watched her husband tickle them all to death. She truly enjoyed these simple days at home with her family.

—-

Leia pulled her hair down from the simple clip she had put it up with, and let it flow down her back, as she moved to wash her face for the night. She was tired, but it was a good tired. She'd spent the day with her family. Enjoying their company and loving every minute of it. The children were all asleep, at least for now. The twins and been reluctant to sleep tonight and Leia wondered if they would wake again in a few short hours. More reason for her to hurry her nightly routine along and get some rest, in case they did wake. She heard Han walk up behind her, and felt his arms wrap around her middle. He leaned over, his chin rested against her shoulder. Looking up at him through the mirror she smiled.

"Hi," She whispered.

"Hey sweetheart," He said with a yawn, clearly he was tired too.

"I'm ready to drop," She sighed, leaning back into his hold.

"Me too…come on Princess, I'll carry you to bed," Han said, surprising her as he lifted her up and into his arms. Leia let out a squeal, as she slapped at his bare chest.

"Han Solo, put me down!"

"Calm down your worship."

"Han!" She squealed again as he dropped her on the bed. She bounced on the mattress and a look of shock covered her face. Leia glared at him, but he could only laugh. She tried to keep her glare strong, but it faltered as he moved closer to her. Leaning down he offered her a sweet kiss, as he crawled into bed beside her. Leia closed her eyes rolling on to her side of the bed. Han crawled closer to her, leaning in and kissing up her arm and to her shoulder.

"Stay on your side of the bed," Leia said, pushing at him when he tried to wrap his arms around her waist.

"Ahhh come on."

"You dropped me!"

"Gently placed on the bed," Han suggested and Leia laughed.

"I'm so tired," She told him softly, running her hand up and into his hair.

"Me too sweetheart," He said softly, laying close to her now. Han's eyes closed, his lips staying close to Leia's neck. She felt so warm and comforting, all he wanted to do was fall asleep with her in his arms.

"Han…" She whispered, making his eyes open back up.

"Princess?" He whispered back, their faces moving closer together.

"You're such a good father," She started, staring into his eyes. Han stayed quiet, wondering where this comment had come from. "I love days like today, with you and the kids…I don't know if I tell you enough how much I love this life we have together," She explained, her voice staying soft and her warm breath touching against his face. She swallowed hard, her emotions getting the best of her. They stared at each other in silence, holding one another close. Han smiled at her, she always made him feel like this. Made him feel loved, or appreciated. Even when she didn't say it, she made him feel it so often.

"Leia…I know," He said tucking a few stray hairs behind her ear. "I love you Leia," He whispered against her lips, before kissing her softly. She sighed into his kiss, her eyes fluttering closed and her hands clutching his arms. She'd never tire of kissing this man. She felt Han's hands run up and down her sides before resting against her hip. Her eyes opened, finding another smile placed across his face, and she offered him one in return.

"Hmm," Leia hummed. Her eyes fluttered shut and she moved to rest her head against his chest. "Goodnight Han."

"Goodnight Princess."

—-

Han was pacing the entire house. He would circle the living room, and then suddenly dart into the kitchen, to the dining room and then down the hall to their bedroom. But every time he made sure to stop by his daughters bedroom and listen. He was acting ridiculous, and while Leia knew this, it also was very entertaining to watch.

"Han!" She bit out, through another laugh. He jumped at the sound of her voice, turning to face her on the couch.

"What?" he asked.

"Come sit with me," She insisted, patting the sofa beside her. But Han shook his head no and walked back down the hallway. He listened again, he could hear all three voices coming from his eldest's room. Adelyn's voice was the loudest, followed by her best friend Gwen and the boy, Oliver seemed to be very quiet. Han scratched the back of his neck, as he walked back out to his wife.

"Han!" She bit out again, but he ignored her this time. Tossing her work to the side, Leia quickly stood up and pulled her husband by his wrists. "Han Solo," She started, trying to get his attention.

"Huh?"

"What exactly do you think is going to happen in there?"

"I don't know!"

"Han, She's ten years old. Her best friend is in there with them, and all they are talking about is the school project!" Leia said, trying to soothe his silly father worry, but also trying not to laugh at him at the same time.

"I'm just making sure things are going alright."

"Sure you are…Han it's a crush. He's not her first boyfriend or someone to bring home and meet us," Leia assured him. "She's just a kid."

"Boys are sneaky!" Han suddenly told her, pointing down the hall.

"Are they now?" Leia questioned, giving up on trying to calm him down.

"They are!" Han told her, wanting her to take this seriously. "Doesn't matter what age,"

"Han, he seems like a perfectly fine little boy," Leia insisted.

"For now!"

"Han…" She said laughing once again.

"Stop laughing at me!"

"You need to relax, come sit with me?"

"No, I gotta walk…" He said, moving back down the hallway. Han stayed quiet for a moment, listening through his daughters door. He heard chatter about school and their stupid project. He didn't want to admit that his wife was right, but he was still worried. Was he overreacting? Yes! But he didn't care, this was his first time doing this. Adelyn was his little girl, even as she continued to grow, she'd always be that little girl that drew him pictures when he came out of carbonite.

"You know I can feel everything happening in that room…no talk of dating, marriage, no kisses…"

"You think they might kiss!" Han asked cutting her off. Sighing, Leia quickly walked to his side and pulled at him, forcing him to move with her.

"You are being ridiculous. If you are like this now, what will you be like when she does start dating?"

"I don't know," Han sighed.

"She's just a kid Han, we still have time until we have to worry about her dating…" Leia said softly, running her fingers over his chin.

"I didn't think this would be this hard…watching her grow up."

"Han, she's not grown yet," Leia reminded him.

"I know. Just worry about her…"

"She can handle herself Han, she's my daughter," Leia reminded him.

"Right…I forgot that part," Han said with a smirk.

"Adelyn will be just fine…even when we get into those tricky teenage years. Whoever she decides to spend time with boys like that, other girls, whoever, Adelyn will be just fine."

"So what you're really trying to say is I should trust no one?" Han teased and Leia rolled her eyes.

"I love you Han Solo, but you drive me crazy sometimes."

"I thought that was what you liked about me?"

"Hmm, Not sure anymore," She smirked. "Just remember you have two more kids that will grow up too," Leia reminded him.

"I know that! It's all so stressful, being a parent," Han said with a shrug and Leia laughed.

"That I agree with."

"You gonna act this way when your son brings home a girl?" She questioned.

"Of course! I don't trust girls either! Learned that the hard way a few times, sweetheart."

"So you really don't trust anyone with your children?"

"I just have my guard up," Han said with a small smile, before slowly pulling Leia into his arms. Overreacting, yes! But that was fine in Han's mind.

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