Unsinkable Love

Chapter 4: Dinner

Anakin was walking on the deck when he spotted Padmé strolling along, alone. He ran up to her and smiled.

"Hey!" He said. " So, how are you doing? " he asked. Padmé smiled at him and said "Very well, thank you, Mr. Skywalker" she answered.

"Please, call me Anakin" he said. Padmé blushed "Well, Anakin, what are you doing on this part of the ship?" She asked. "Well, I was just strolling along when I saw you all alone and thought that you might need some company" he said.

She laughed. "Well, I'm glad you're here Anakin" she said, a glint in her eye. "You are very brave, you know? And if it hadn't been for you, I would probably have been killed" she said. "Thank you for that" she said.

Anakin blushed "You're very welcome Padmé" he walked closer to her and took her hand. " I'll always be there for you, even if I don't really know you" he said.

Padmé smiled "Thank you Anakin" she said as she held his hand tight. Anakin smiled and kissed her cheek, surprising her greatly.

She smiled at the gesture, and then they began walking hand and hand on the deck. "Soooo" Anakin said.

"So what?" Padmé asked . "How's it going?" He asked. "Good I guess" she said.

"I guess?" He asked. "Yeah well, my stepfather is very strict, and even more now that I'm engaged. But I'm enjoying the trip greatly, especially now" she said.

Suddenly, they heard the dinner fanfare and smiled. "Well, I've got to go change. I'll see you tonight, Anakin" she said with a smile.

"Yeah, see you tonight" he said, waving as he watched her walk away. He looked down at his clothes "And I've got to go find my clothes too" he said as he headed to the cabin.
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"I knew it!" Molly Brown exclaimed. "You're the same size as my son!" She said as Obi Wan looked at himself in the mirror. "Yeah, pretty much" he said.

"You look like a real gentleman, no offense" she said as she adjusted this and that. "None taken. I am grateful for your help, Mrs. Brown" he answered.

"Please, call me Molly. Mrs. Brown makes me feel old" she said.
"Now, go on ahead. I reckon you don't want to keep your girl waiting" she said with a wink.

Obi Wan blushed. He thanked her again and walked out on deck. He could feel butterflies in his stomach as he imagined walking up to the first class dining room and walking in, and not only being surrounded by riches, but have Satine along with him.

Oh, how he longed to have Satine in his arms. How he longed to kiss her soft lips, hold her delicate hands in his own calloused and tired hands, hold her close and feel his body warm up with hers.

He shook his head. What am I thinking? He thought. As he approached the dining room, he was intercepted by none other than his brother.

"Anakin!" He shouted. Anakin turned around and smiled at Obi Wan. "So...you've been transformed, huh? " he said jokingly.

"Ha ha" Obi Wan said, rolling his eyes. "Ready?" He asked before reaching the door. Anakin nodded. " I hope " he said.

As they approached the door, a butler looked up and smiled at them. "Welcome, gentlemen" he said. He held the door open for them and Obi Wan and Anakin walked in, staring in awe.

The first class dining room was a magnificent one. It sported expensive artwork, silver eating utensils, spotless tables, silk tablecloths, and the most magnificent staircase.

At the very top, Satine and Padmé stood, waiting for them.

They both stared as their companions gracefully came towards them.

"You look amazing" Obi Wan whispered as he took Satine's hand. "You too" she whispered back.

"You look belle tonight" An akin said. Padmé giggled as she took his hand.

"Well, then. I didn't know you could speak French!" She said.

"I can't" he said. Padmé laughed.

Soon, they were at the table along with Caroline Kryze, Count Dooku, Pre Visla, Jango Fett, Molly Brown, and others.

"Funny" Pre said, directing himself to Obi Wan.

"What?" Obi Wan said as politely as he could.

"You could almost pass as a gentleman dressed like that" Pre said with a smirk.

Jango turned away to hide his laughter.

Obi Wan forced a smile and said nothing.

"So, how are the third class rooms?" Caroline asked.

"Well, they're much better than those on other ships" Anakin said.

"Yes. I've hardly seen any rats" Obi Wan said, earning a laugh from half the table.

"And, who are you going to go and live with in New York?" Count Dooku asked.

Both Obi Wan and Anakin grew quiet. "We...we don't have family...in New York..." Anakin said.

"Oh, you don't?" Caroline asked.

"No ma'am...we...we're both orphans" Obi Wan said quietly.

The table gasped. "You are?" Caroline asked. "How...how did your parents..." Satine started, but was shushed by Caroline.

"No...no...it's fine" he said quickly. "I...it's better for me to get it out...if you don't mind" he said.

"Go ahead" Caroline said. Obi Wan sighed.

"It all started fifteen years ago..." He said, deep in thought, az he began to tell his story.