Anakin sprawled lazily in the guest bedroom he currently resided in, He didn't feel the need to sleep but thought it better till lie until eventual sleep came. sleep didn't come and even after two hours his thought were getting more and more hard to ignore. After his dance with Padme and his confession he had hoped he would be sleeping soundly now that his feelings had been expressed . Anakin had felt a giant weight had been lifted from his shoulders. How long had he dreamed of a moment where Padme wanted him as much as he wanted her. she couldn't even deny it anymore after she had kissed him and attempted to make him jealous it was fairly clear she loved and desired him. but what next? Anakin thought. just as the thought had crossed his mind a soft knock was sounded at the door.

Anakin shot right out of bed with a start. Padme Anakin thought.

Anakin jumped out of bed and ran to open the door before stopping to place some clothing of his almost naked form.

"Just a minute" Anakin called before quickly placing his clothes back on and ran to the door

Come in Anakin breathed more then spoke and he hoped Padme had heard him.

the doors opened a moment later witch to Anakin seemed a lifetime. Padme's small frame stood there nervously p,laying with one of the curls from her hair that now flowed freely.

"Padme." Anakin stated more a question since Padme was still outside of the door.

Realization came to Padme and she quickly stepped inside. "umm Anakin? I'm so sorry to disturb you I thought you might be asleep ..but then I thought if I couldn't sleep you probably weren't able to either."

Anakin half grinned " well you are correct, I guess that's one of the things we have in common. we dot really sleep much."

Padme half laughed. "yes I suppose that true. I was hoping we could chat if that;s OK with you?" she asked hope filling the expression on her face

Anakin nodded before motioning for her to sit Padme looked to the bed Anakin supposed she thought it wasn't a good idea because she quickly turned to the desk across from it and seated herself on the chair that resided with it. Anakin sat himself on the best sitting opposite her .

"I am not very good at being subtlety so id rather just speak to you as if we were both politicians and be completely truthfully and blunt. OK?:

Anakin laughed. " I wouldn't want it any other way"

Padme smiled. before taking a deep breath. "OK. , I am not good at communicated my feelings, and I' know i seem strong and confident on the outside but on the inside , when it concerns you. I am ...quite vulnerable. I am ...effected by you Anakin . I Love you, I love you to much. It wont last."

Anakin was stunned at how honest and open she was being." Why do you think that? That we wont last?"

Padme looked at her hands trying to find the words and continued. " Anakin your a Jedi , your fighting in a war, I have the most assassination attempts then anyone needs in one lifetime. something is bound to happen to either one of us."

Anakin shook his head "your speculating milady .what if nothing happens ? what if we are happy? hat if we love each other and we stay that way for the rest of our lives?"

Padme took another well needed breath as she continued to look upon the beautiful man in front of her.

"Anakin ..." Padme stopped as Anakin knelt up to face mere inches away from her face, placing both hands to hold her face as he stared so lovingly into her eyes before speaking.

"Padme I've been a Jedi most of my life and a slave before that and what i know is life is to short to worry about the what if's? I would give up being a Jedi in a second if it meant being your husband, your lover, the father of your children."

Padme's eyes began to water. " How could I ask you to give up your dream for me ? "

Anakins hands feel from her face to hold her hands that wee now trembling in her lap. "You didn't."

Padme leaned and placed her forehead against his as she tried to catch her breath. her eyes still shinning from the emoticons threatening to escape any moment. Padme felt grateful when Anakin spoke next, asking the very question that had just entered her mind.

"What now?"

Padme opened her eyes and smiled and Anakin could do nothing but smile back.

Authors Note : Short chapter I know but it is what it is. I get asked a lot about grammar and a beta the truth is it is I triple check my work and for some reason when I add a chapter it auto corrects itself with the wrong words here is hear words are missed etc its a mess and I've tried 3 beta's in my lifetime and they would either take to long life weeks not days or never message back so yes I know it has mistakes and I take responsibility for them because I don't trust anyone.I would like to thank you all for your understanding and thanks for you insight and your reviews.