(Y/N): "Nice that we were able to finally discard that old junk wreck."

I said, lounging down in the ship's resting quarters. Feet resting atop a nearby table, a few hours would reach until our destination. Dooku's transport. I remember his usual routes, he'd go on inspections on Separatist blockade navies, then usually go on down time during his visits to Serenno. Fiddling with a container of coaxium in my hand, I silently marvelled at my revenge plot, meanwhile Aleera was able to work out the autopilot and went down to rest in the seat opposite to me.

Aleera: "Tell me you loaded the amount we need."

She said, with a hint of concern.

(Y/N): "I'm certain. It should work."

Aleera: "I have no doubts about your intellect, (Y/N). Though what I am worried about is what will stand in our way."

She said, relaxing on her seat as she stared me in the eyes.

(Y/N): "Don't be mistaken. Whatever tries to oppose me, I'll...

I paused, grabbing my lightsaber as I ignited it. Letting the red hue illuminate my face.

(Y/N): "...cut them down to size."

I grinned, slowly twirling my weapon.

Aleera: "What about me? I can defend myself too, what are you trying to say?"

She asked, quite confidently.

(Y/N): "I mean I'm the better fighter. That's what I'm trying to say."

Aleera: "Oh, really? Then what was all that about back during our little training session?"

She said with a hint of a mocking tone. Well of course I'm not good at defensive forms I never was.

(Y/N): "A slip up."

Aleera: "Really? Then you wouldn't have accepted my assistance."

(Y/N): "Sith don't need assistance."

Aleera: "Well you certainly did. Defensive forms are not something to brush off so carelessly. I'd even call it inefficient."

I stood up quickly.

(Y/N): "What did you call me?"

I asked, smiling. Though that hid my minor annoyance. I wouldn't kill her anyways. I like her after all... let's just toy with her...

Aleera: "Inefficient... oh, you don't like that word? My apologies."

She said, holding her hand to her chest. I held my lightsaber, pointed at her. She did not move a single twitch.

Me: "He's toying with me, I know it. His arrogance knows no bounds... I'll follow suite then, I'll play this little game."

I also quickly drew my blue lightsaber out and clashed blades with him. Slowly forcing his down.

Me: "You wouldn't kill me... I know so."

He smiled down at me as he replied.

(Y/N): "Then stand down Aleera. Your overconfident half is showing. Your much more interesting side if I do say so myself."

Me: "Oh, what are you going to do about it? Sith."

I said, playfully. That was when I remembered, I was supposed to hold back any advances to him! He probably knows I feel the same way towards him.

He deactivated his lightsaber, I also followed suite.

(Y/N): "You probably already know this. But-"

There's nothing I can do about this now, perhaps maybe it's time to dip my feet into new water. Maybe, we can truly put aside our differences...

Me: "You love me, don't you?"

I ask. He actually for once showed genuine surprise, his eyes widened as I held my hands to my hips. For once both of us were at a loss for words, we didn't know what to say to each other. Eventually, I broke the silence.

Me: "I've known for quite awhile. You don't have to be afraid."

(Y/N): "I-I'm not afraid, as if I'd be afraid of a Jedi... But, if you'd known, why didn't you tell me?"

He asked sincerely. Tilting his head and placing a hand on my shoulder. He even stuttered, is he that nervous about me?

Me: "I was, afraid. Afraid that if you fell in love with me, your emotions would explode in a way that the Sith within you would feed off of. Which meant that, you'd be consumed by the Dark Side. I didn't want that to happen to you."

I admitted. He sat back on the seats that I was on a few minutes ago, I sat next to him.

(Y/N): "Aleera... I'm fine... Really."

He said, placing his hand on my shoulder.

(Y/N): "I know what it feels like to be afraid... trust me."

I looked at him, I smiled a bit. (Y/N) gave his in return before speaking again.

(Y/N): "For once let me teach you about something Aleera... Embrace your emotions..."

He said, I watched as he closed the distance between us. I let it happen, his lips made contact with mine and I just closed my eyes.

It was a short kiss, but I felt love for the first time in my life. It was wonderful... My heart fluttered as I dropped my deactivated lightsaber on the floor. He held me sincerely as we embraced each other for that one long lasting moment, and I loved it.

Her lips were soft, her hands were smooth as they rested on the back of my neck. Oh how I waited for this moment... Intertwined like this, I felt like it could've lasted forever.

Though we both finally pulled away, her eyes stared into mine. I actually felt myself flushed, as it felt like I had an out of character goofy grin on my face right now. Nevertheless, we both knew how we felt for each other, and we both knew how the other felt. Is this what genuine love feels like?

Aleera: "(Y/N)?"

She broke the silence once more.

(Y/N): "Yes?"

Aleera: "I love you too."

At that moment I knew... yes. Yes it is.