Chapter 8

Obi-Wan awoke the next morning with Luna draped over his chest, her head resting on his shoulder. He buried his nose in her hair and inhaled deeply. How did she manage to smell so good with only the sonic shower he had installed in the refresher? They were both still in the clothes they had worn yesterday, but he could feel the generous curve of her breasts pressing softly against him. Could there be a more pleasant way to wake up? Well, he thought, maybe if they were both naked. The mental image was so arousing his trousers suddenly became far too tight. He shifted a little trying to find a more comfortable position and she started to wake up.

"Mmmmm…Obi-Wan." She stretched lazily, nuzzling his neck and placing small kisses under his ear. Her fingers began tracing lines on his tunic until they reached the first button. One by one they came loose. He held his breath as her fingers began to explored the patch of auburn hair on his chest before straying lower. He could stand it no longer. He flipped them over, pushing Luna onto her back and holding her hands above her head. "Naughty girl! You didn't even say good morning!"

He kissed her hard pressing his body into hers. She gave him a knowing look and rolled her hips against him. "It feels like someone is already having a very good morning!." she teased suggestively. They laughed and kissed again, hands roaming over each others bodies as much as their clothes would allow.

Suddenly there was a ripple in the Force. Obi-Wan stopped nibbling on Luna's collar bone and raised his head to listen.

"What's wrong?" Luna asked.

"Do you feel that? Something is outside."

"I don't feel anythi…" Just then a loud snort could be heard close by. Banthas! The presence of banthas could only mean one thing.

"Sand people!" they both exclaimed at once.

Obi-Wan jumped out of bed and ran for the door grabbing his staff as he went with Luna right behind him. Four Tuskans were gathered around the small moisture vaporator that sat beside the hut and two more were rifling through his speeder.

"YAAAAAHHHHHH!" he yelled, waving the staff at the intruders as he charged across the yard.

They squealed loudly and all but one turned and ran toward the banthas that were standing a little way off. The one who remained, grunted in outrage and held up his gaderffii stick in a threatening manner . When he saw that Obi-Wan was still coming at him, he turned and hit the vaporator with all his might before fleeing after the others.

Obi-Wan came to a halt and watched as the Sand people climbed onto their mounts and rode away. Luna walked up beside him.

"I don't think they took anything from the speeder. Everything looks alright."

"Unfortunately the same can't be said for the vaporator." They looked at the damage. The main refrigeration pipe was broken in half.

"Oh, no."

"We have enough water to last for about two days, but we're going to have to get a replacement pipe quickly. I doubt they will have what we need in Anchorhead. We'll have to go to Mos Eisley."

…

The rest of the day passed quickly as they prepared for the trip the next day. Obi-Wan debated wether or not to take the lightsabers along. He finally decided it was to risky to leave them behind if the Sand people returned and packed them into his overnight bag along with his clothes.

While he worked, his thoughts returned to that morning. What would have happened if they hadn't been so rudely interrupted? In a way, he was thankful they had stopped. He knew it was only a matter of time before they gave in to their attraction, but he didn't want their first encounter to take place in this dusty little hut after after a long day of practicing Force pushes and levitation. Luna deserved better!

Their time together so far had consisted mainly of training and meditation. How did normal people go about building relationships? He thought back to his occasional nights off on Coreusant. He usually didn't go out, but when he did, he'd almost always end up at a bar somewhere enjoying a keela while observing the other beings around him. He remembered the happy couples he'd seen out on dates. They were usually on their way to dinner or a holomovie or some other type of entertainment. That's it! He would take her out on a date. This trip to Mos Eisley couldn't have come at a better time. He pulled out his data pad and began investigating the possibilities.

….

The next day found found Obi-Wan and Luna flying quickly through the desert on their way to Mos Eisley. It didn't take long for them reach the outskirts of the city. They made their way to the Mos Eisley Towers and checked in at the front desk. After they had their keys, they put their luggage in the room and looked around.

"Wow!" Luna kicked off her sandals and wiggled her toes in the plush carpet that covered the floor. She sat down on the bed and bounced up and down a few times. "This place is luxurious!"

"It is rather nice isn't it? It will be a treat to have air conditioning for a few nights." Obi-Wan smiled looking very pleased.

Luna took her toothbrush out of her bag and headed into the refresher. She shrieked with delight when she saw the oversized tub and shower which both used real water. This trip was getting better by the minute!

They went looking for a replacement pipe to fix the vaporator after grabbing a quick lunch. It didn't take long to find what they needed, and soon they were headed back to the hotel. Obi-Wan said he had to take care of something, so Luna decided to do a little window shopping in the downtown area.

As she wandered along the streets, she wondered what he was up to. He seemed almost giddy! Just then she passed a lingerie shop. In the window was a beautiful pale green silk nightgown with cream colored lace trim. She decided to go inside and try it on. The sales clerk, a short Askajian female, found her one in the correct size and she took it into the fitting room.

"Do you need any help sweetie?" The clerk asked helpfully, poking her head around the curtain.

"I don't think so."

"Oooo…that looks amazing on you. Is this for a special occasion?"

Luna smiled. Yes, she supposed this was a special occasion. "First night with a new boyfriend."

"Well, unless he's blind or crazy he'll love it! He won't be able to resist you in that! Here, I have a few other things you might like also. We're having a big sale this week…" Before she knew it, Luna found herself walking back to the hotel with a bag full of beautiful new lingerie and the green silk nightie. She couldn't wait for tonight to see Obi-Wan's reaction!

When she got back to the hotel, he was waiting for her. As soon as she opened the door he pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. "What was that for?" She giggled as he let her go.

"I missed you."

"I was only gone for a few hours!"

"What did you buy?" He looked at the bag in her hand with interest, pulling at the tissue paper that covered her purchases.

"You're just going to have to wait and see!" Luna laughed holding the bag out of his reach. She turned to put her bag in the closet with her other things. "What do you want to do about dinner?"

"I made us reservations at the restaurant upstairs. Then I thought we could go to the Cantina down the street. Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes are playing tonight and I have tickets. I thought we could get a drink and go listen." He looked at her hopefully.

Dinner? Drinks? Live music? "Obi-Wan Kenobi, are you asking me a date?"

"Maybe." He looked a little sheepish.

"I didn't think Jedi Masters went out on dates." She looked at him with one eyebrow raised, desperately trying to hide a smile.

"Well, that's generally true. But, since I'm practically the only one left, I decided it was time to change the official Jedi stance on dating."

Luna's heart swelled with affection for this wonderful man. She walked over, stood on her tiptoes and pecked him on the cheek. "I'd love to go out with you tonight. What time shall I be ready?"