Padme was standing in the balcony of her quarters, waiting for Obi-Wan, and remembering how perfect these last two weeks have been. Although during the day they had to act as Senator and Jedi Master; during their midnight dates they could just be Padme and Obi-Wan.

The only one who knew about their secret relationship was Sabe, but she had become their accomplice now; she would check every morning the halls, before Obi-Wan left, making sure no one were around, and Padme enjoyed watching them both interact; making jokes to each other, with their sarcastic sense of humor -which she had discovered in Obi-wan just recently.

"Goodnight". Padme was taken off her reverie by Obi-Wan's voice.

"Hi". She said softly as she approached to him and gave him a kiss. He kissed her back, and then stared at her with sad eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"I need to talk to you, Padme."

"I'm listening." Padme tried to sound brave, but something about Obi-Wan's attitude told her she wasn't going to like what she was about to hear.

Obi-Wan decided to go straight to the point. There was no reason to make it more painful.

"I came to say goodbye."

Padme froze, and her eyes widened in surprise. Her voice barely audible: "What?"

"You're leaving to Naboo tomorrow."

"Yes. I know, they already told me. But they also said that you an Anakin were coming with me."

"That's just half truth."

"What do you mean?"

"Anakin will be guarding you. I-I was assigned to another mission. An indefinitely long mission." Obi-Wan make a pause to make sure Padme was actually listening; her eyes seemed focus on something far away.

"Padme, are you alright?"

Padme was brought back to reality, her emotions raging inside were evident in her desperate voice: "Indefinitely could be days, weeks, months, years! Could you be clearer?" "The truth is I don't know how long it will last. I'll de in Alderaan working with Senator Organa."

"Is this for real? It can't be!" Padme said with tearfully eyes. Obi-Wan only nodded.

"I don't want you to go"

"I don't want to go either, believe me, But I have to."

Tears started falling from Padme's eyes at the sound of these words, Obi- Wan reached out and wiped them away with his thumb. "Just remember that, no matter what, I will always love you. Don't feel bad if something doesn't come out as we want. The Force has paths for us that we have to follow."

Confusion was written all over Padme's face. "What are you talking about? What are you trying to say?"

Obi-Wan gave her a little smile and put his arms around her, pulling her closer and holding her tightly. "Nothing, just... I love you."

"I love you too."

They stood like that, holding each other for several minutes, until there was time to part.

"I have to go now."

"Can't you stay tonight?"

"I wish I could, but, I haven't inform Anakin about his mission yet, and we need to get ready." Padme sadly nodded.

After a moment of silence, he finally gathered enough courage.

"Goodbye Padme."

He kissed her like he had never kissed her before, it was sweet but passionate and desperate at the same time, like if he was trying to take her essence with him.

It took her a few seconds to regain her breath.

"Goodbye Obi-Wan". Her voice was trembling, and as soon as Obi-Wan closed the door behind him, she couldn't stop the sobs that threatened to come out.

The sun was coming out in Coruscant's horizon. Watching the spectacle, standing there in the landing platform, was Obi-Wan Kenobi, waiting for his Padawan and Senator Naberrie.

He turned around as soon as he heard the quick steps of Padme and her escort approaching.

"Good morning Senator."

"Master Kneobi." Padme nly nodded, avoiding to look at him in the eye; she felt if she do that, she wouldn't be able to contain her tears.

"It's everything in order Anakin?"

"Yes. We are ready, Master."

"Alright then, I wish you good luck. Remember that there is a big responsibility that has been given to you."

"Yes, Master. I won't disappoint you."

"I'm sure you won't." He squeezed his Padawan's shoulder lightly. Then turned to Padme.

"Goodbye Senator, it has been an honor to serve you." He took her hand and kissed it.

I love you

Padme heard his voice in her head and immediately raised her eyes in surprise.

"Same to you, Master Kenobi."

"We have to go Padme. Goodbye Master."

"Goodbye Anakin. I wish you a safe trip. May the Force be with you."

"And with you Master."

As soon as they were gone, Obi-Wan got into his ship and parted as well, with the uncertainty of what the future will bring. Only sure that it would be a long trip.

THE END (4 now...)

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OK i think i'm going to leave this as the end, at least for now. I actually had another idea, but it was too dramatic and sad, maybe I'll continue it if I really feel inspired. Thank you all who read my little story, it really means a lot for me. Thank u!

PS.- Please review and feel free to give ideas for sequels or new stories.