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Chapter Thirteen

Han felt himself being pulled from sleep, a deep and restful sleep. His eyes fluttered open as he tried to focus on the room around him. The Falcon. He told himself, recognizing his cabin, but why did it feel so different? Feeling a shift beside him, Han quickly looked over and smiled. Leia. There she was, fast asleep in his arms. An extra blanket spread out and across their bodies, the warmth from the both of them keeping them cozy and hiding them from the outside winter weather. Han smiled yet again, and ran his finger tips over Leia's cheek. She was here, and she had come to him. Maybe this world was looking up after all. He couldn't help but stare at her, she was just so beautiful. And she was in his arms. Han's heart swelled and he felt his breath catch.

"I love you Leia." He whispered down to her sleeping form. He thought about getting up and making her breakfast, but he couldn't pull himself away. He didn't want her to wake up alone, he wanted to prove to her that he was different and that he wasn't going to leave her any time soon. His fingers ghosted over her skin, she looked so relaxed and calm. He'd love to see this more often, he'd missed waking up next to his Princess. He could hear Chewie stomping around the Falcon somewhere within the ship, and Han smirked. He'd have to remember to thank Chewie. Leia had told him, how he had come to her and tried to convince her to speak to Han. Chewbacca would always be such a special friend to Han and Leia both.

Feeling movement, Han looked beside him and smiled. Leia stretched up and yawned. Her eyes were fluttering, trying to decide if she wanted to fully open her eyes or not.

"Morning Princess." Han whispered down to her. Leia's eyes quickly opened and looked up to him. She didn't look shocked or surprised. Instead she looked content and happy. A gorgeous smile spread across her face, as her hand reached up and touched Han's cheek.

"Morning Captain." She mumbled back to him, her voice a little hoarse from her deep sleep.

"How does breakfast sound?" Han asked, leaning over and kissing her forehead. She nodded softly.

"Some caf?"

"Always." He smiled. "You sleep alright?"

"Good, really good."

'Glad to hear it sweetheart." Han smiled. Leia smiled back.

"Han?"

"Yeah?" Leia smirked and slowly leaned up, pressing her lips to his. Han slowly kissed her back, their lips moving together softly and sweetly. Their warm breath coated each others skin, as they gently pulled away.

"Good morning." She whispered to him.

"What a way to start the morning." Han smirked. "I missed waking up next to you."

"Me too…Caf?" She said slowly pulling out of his arms and rolling out of the bunk. Han smiled and watched as she tried to straighten out her now wrinkled clothes.

"You're beautiful!" Han told her.

"Han…" She blushed.

"What? you are."

"I'm a mess…but thank you." She smiled again. She couldn't help but smile. She felt a joy she hadn't felt in a very long time. Han smirked still laying across the bunk, just simply staring up at her. Leia arched an eyebrow at him, before she quickly leaned over him. Her face hovered over his, her short hair just barely ghosting over his face. She smiled before leaning in and kissing him once more.

"We better get up…" Han sighed against her lips.

"Worried we won't make it out of bed hot shot?" Leia teased.

"Exactly." he said his hands running up her legs and resting against her hips.

"Better get me some caf…" She said pulling away and moving to leave the cabin.

Han laid back for a moment, simply loving what had finally come. He'd been waiting for what had felt like a life time and finally Leia was here with him, in his arms. While this Leia was different, probably very different. Han noticed the differences in her, compared to his wife, but he still loved her. She was still Leia, he would get to know this Leia over never seeing her again. His heart pulled a bit, his mind couldn't help but think of losing Leia. The pain he had felt then, but that time was passed. Leia was here with him and he could hear her talking to Chewie.

"Good morning Chewie!" Leia said with a smile.

"Princess…You look much better."

"I feel better." She nodded with a smile.

"Good…Caf?" Chewie offered her and Leia nodded and quickly took the warm mug. She sat down against the chess table and sipped on the warm liquid. It felt so weird to be sitting a board the Falcon, like no time had passed. Hearing Han's footsteps, Leia smiled up at him and watched him grab some of his own caf. He quickly slid in next to her, his arm dropping over her shoulders. She couldn't even control herself, she slid in closer to him, her head resting against his chest.

"How's the caf?" Han asked.

"Warm." She smiled.

"Good, it's a bit chilly out here." Han said tightening his hold on her shoulders.

"It's a cold one out there." Chewie commented.

"I have to go outside today…" Leia sighed.

"Oh?' Han asked.

"Yeah, I'm going to the festival with Luke…"

"Well that sounds fun." Han smiled, he was happy she was spending time with her brother.

"You could come with me?" Leia questioned.

"You want me to go with you?" Han asked not believing her for a moment.

"Yeah…I'd like that."

"What about Luke?" Han asked.

"He'll understand."

"He wasn't very happy with me the last time we talked."

"I'll explain things to him…He'll need time but he'll understand."

"I would love to go with you…" Han smiled, kissing her forehead.

"I should get home and grab some warmer clothes." She said with a sad look.

"Do you need me to go with you?" Han quickly asked, not ready for her to leave yet.

"No You still look sleepy. You stay here… You could meet us there at the city center in a few hours?"

"I can do that." Han nodded, any reason to see Leia again.

"You'll come to Chewie?" Leia asked.

"Of course Princess."

Leia looked up to Han, slowly leaning up and bringing their lips together once more. Not caring that they had an audience.

"I'll see you soon?"

"Yes…" Han said cupping her face and pulling her in for another kiss. "I love you Leia."

"I know…" She smirked.

She struggled to stand up, but slowly stepped away from Han and offered Chewie a quick hug.

"Dress warm Han." She scowled.

"I know I know." He smirked.

"I'll see you." She nodded, before slowly making her way down the ramp and out of the ship. Han couldn't contain the joy he felt and it spread across his face.

"You two seem better…"

"We are…" Han nodded.

"I'm glad."

"You helped buddy. Thank you."

"She just needed a little push."

'Well I still appreciate it."

"Of course." Chewie nodded.

—-


There were so many people in the square, as Han and Chewie tried to find Luke and Leia. The lights were gorgeous and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The music was loud and everyones laughter just added to the warm feel of the festival. It was cold outside, but everyone looked so bundled up, Han wasn't sure anyone had noticed. He hoped Leia had worn a good coat, she was too small for such cold weather. Han looked out at the mass of people, and still didn't see Leia or Luke. He frowned, wanting nothing more then to have Leia in his arms again.

"Han!" He heard her voice before he saw her. She quickly moved over to him, her body quickly pressed to his. Her small arms wrapped around his coat and held him tight. She looked warm and cozy in her layers of clothing.

"Hi beautiful." He smirked. "Miss me?" He questioned, leaning down closer to her ear, so she could hear him.

'Maybe…I'm glad you found us." She grinned.

"Of course." He nodded, looking up and seeing Luke slowly walking up behind Leia. Han tried to offer him a smile, but Luke just turned to greet Chewie. It would take time, Han told himself.

"It'll be ok." Leia whispered to him. "He just needs some time…." Leia said almost repeating what he had told himself.

"It's alright, I understand." He told her softly, wanting to kiss her again, but knowing it wouldn't help Luke's mood. Leia's hand found Han's and she slowly pulled him into the crowd. They walked across the way and came to the large lights flashing above them. Everyone looked up and watched as they flickered and changed to the beat of the holiday music. Leia slowly eased herself back against Han's chest. Han didn't mind and quickly wrapped his arms around her waist, loving the feel of her in his arms. They swayed slightly to the music and smiled as the lights continued to flicker and light up the sky around them.

"They're beautiful." Leia commented.

"They are…thanks for inviting me Leia." He whispered into her ear.

"Of course, I wanted you here with me." She sighed into his touch and leaned her head back against him. She felt so warm and safe in his arms. This was turning out to be a wonderful holiday. Leia looked to the stage in front of them and smiled at the presenter. "I'll be right back." Leia told Han, as she slowly pulled away from his embrace.

"Where you going?"

"Thanking the guests." Leia explained, as she made her way toward the stage. Han watched as she walked up on the stage and waved out to the crowds of people.

"And now Ambassador Organa would like to share a few words." The man told the crowd. Leia smiled and slowly walked across the stage. Han would never get over how beautiful she was, especially when she shared her bright smile with the world. She was breathtaking.

"Hello everyone!" Leia greeted the crowd. The crowd cheered and applauded. "Thank you so much for coming out for the festival, I know it's cold but you all look well bundled." Leia smiled. "Happy Holidays to you all, I hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones, your friends and family! Enjoy the festival." Leia said, as everyone once again clapped and applauded her.

"So what's the story?" Han heard from beside him.

"What?" Han asked Luke.

"You and Leia, she told me to be open to the idea…"

"I'd appreciate it if you gave me a chance."

"A chance to do what? Break her heart again?"

"No! To prove to you I've changed, I'm not going to hurt her. I love her Luke."

"I've heard that before."

"I'm not him!" Han almost bit out, he hated being compared to this world's Han. He despised that man and he would never be him.

"I promised her I would try…" Luke sighed.

"Good…"

"I swear if you hurt her!" Luke warned.

"You'll use your lightsaber to chop me into little Han bits?" Han questioned. Luke just stared at him for am moment before he let out a laugh.

"Yeah something like that."

"Hey you two!" Leia said, finally making it back through the crowd and finding them. "You alright?" She asked them both.

"We're good." Luke nodded.

"Good." She smiled at her brother, hugging him softly.

"Ambassador?" Leia heard from behind her.

"Yes?" Leia asked.

"Coruscant Holonet." He greeted, thrusting a recording device into her face.

"How can I help you?" She sighed, she had hoped to enjoy the festival without press, but that was wishful thinking.

"Thank you for joining all of us for the festival." He started.

"Of course, it's one of my favorites."

"I couldn't help but notice your friends…" He said trailing off and looking directly at Han. Han swallowed hard, as Leia glanced over at him and offered him a tight smile.

"Yes, the festival is a day to spend with family and friends." Leia nodded.

"In the past connections to yourself and Han Solo were obvious…" He trailed off. "you did make it clear that there was nothing going on between the two of you…have things changed?" Leia sighed, before straightening herself.

"I can't imagine your readers want to know about my love life…"

"So you do have a love life?"

"Han Solo and I are just friends." She explained quickly. Han felt his heart stab a bit, he understood what she was doing, but it hurt a bit to hear her say that. Things were slowly coming together, he still had to be patient and maybe one day she would be his wife again.

"Are you sure Princess?" He asked.

"It's Ambassador, yes…Captain Solo and Chewbacca are enjoying the festival with my brother and I. Now if you excuse me, I need to get back to my friends." She ended her words quickly and walked away from the man. Her arms outstretched and pulled Han and Luke with her.

"I think it would be best if we leave before things blow up further." Leia sighed. Han and Luke both nodded. Han walked forward, fighting off the urge to wrap his arms around Leia once again. Looking across the crowd, Han's eyes zeroed in on a cloaked figure. At first he thought he was seeing things, but after a moment of staring he knew who it was. He must be watching us again, Han thought. Looking to Leia, she was focused on moving through the crowd and leaving the festival. Han looked back up and found the cloaked figure gone. His mysterious bantha shit was getting to be a bit much.

Leia came to a stop and looked over to Luke.

"Are you going home?" She asked him.

"Yeah I'll sleep at my place tonight…It was fun Leia." He smiled to her softly, always enjoying the time with his sister.

"Thank you for coming, and thank you for trying." She whispered to him. She knew it would be hard for Luke to adjust to Han, but she wanted him to try. Maybe Luke would see that Han had in fact changed for the better.

"I love you sis." Luke smiled, pulling her into a hug.

"I love you too."

"Han…" Luke said turning to the tall Corellian.

"It was good to see you Luke."

"You too…I'll see you all later." Luke said softly, before he moved to walk away. Leia stared off at him, truly hoping he would come to be comfortable with this. Han turned to Leia and reached for her hand. She smiled at his touch and squeezed his hand back.

"Do you want to come home with me?" She suddenly asked him. Han looked a bit shocked at first before quickly nodding his head.

"Chewie you'll be alright?' Leia asked with a smile. Chewie laughed at the small Princess and nodded.

"I'm a big wookie, Princess! I'll be just find."

"You sure, you're very fragile." Han teased.

"Go you two! Don't get into any trouble." Chewie laughed as he walked away from the pair.

"Shall we…" Leia said, pulling Han towards the nearest transit.

"Don't have to tell me twice."

—-


Han sat back against Leia's couch, the fire blazing strong in front of him. The moment reminded him of so many nights in he had spent with his wife. Leia always loved the fire, especially during the holidays. Glancing over his shoulder, he watched as Leia came forward with their warm caf in hand. He grinned at her and took the warm mug from her as she moved to sit beside him. Her little legs stretched out across his lap, as she laid her head against the back of the couch. She smiled up at him and then looked towards the flames.

"It's nice in here." She mumbled.

"It is…" He said, his free hand running up and down her legs. Leia smiled at his warm touch.

"Thank you for coming with me to the festival."

"I told you, I loved going with you. I like being with you." He smiled.

"I like being with you too….Han?"

"What is it?"

"Do you think we're rushing things?"

"…I think we spent a lot of time apart and I don't want to waste any time together." Han told her honestly.

"I just don't want to ruin this…again."

"Leia, we're different people now. Besides we're just spending time together, we aren't getting married tomorrow." Han smirked. His mind screaming at him, But you would marry her tomorrow or tonight!

"Ok…" She nodded, leaning in and laying her head against his shoulder.

"Leia..?" He asked her.

"Yeah."

"What the reporter said…Do you think we'll get there?"

"Get where?" she questioned.

"To a place where the public would know…know that we love each other."

"I'd like to think so. But today wasn't the day Han. We barely know whats going on."

"I know…"

"We have to be careful and patient."

"Always…" Han whispered to her. Their lips gently moved together slowly. Leia sighed against his mouth, she could get lost in kissing him. His hands continued to run up and down her legs. Their mugs were abandoned on the table, as they hands and fingers explored each other. Leia laid back against the couch, pulling Han on top of her. Their lips barely left each other, both to lost in their kiss to remember to breathe. Pulling away breathless, they both smiled at each other. The flames already had the room hot and the feel of their bodies pressed together only increased the temperature.

"Han?' She mumbled, as his lips moved down her jawline.

"Hmmm?"

"Too many clothes." She whispered to him.

"You sure?" Han said pausing and looking up to her.

"I am…" She smiled, moving to pull her sweater up and over her head. Han watched, as his eyes traced over her bare stomach and over her laced covered breasts. He smiled softly, Leia's lips crashing back into his. The fire continued to roar beside them, soft moans and whispers of passion echoing against the walls of Leia's apartment.


YAY For Holiday fluff =)