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[imthepilot]

In the last week of Bodhi’s medical leave, he worked himself hard. When he wasn’t in the barrack gym working out, he was studying the specs of his new ship. And when he wasn’t doing that, he was cooking. He had the freezer in Galen’s room stocked with pre-packed meals and ready-made spice blends that could be added to bland meals to make them palatable. As well as restocking his own travelling collection.

He wasn’t sleeping much either.

He was just coming back from the gym when Galen got off work, stripped down and sweaty.

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[galen_erso]

"And---"

Silence.

"Before you leave, we must go climbing again."

[imthepilot]

"Yes." Bodhi agrees, aware they have much to say, much to plan safely away from here. "Tomorrow?"

[galen_erso]

"Yes," Galen echoes. "Tomorrow."

[imthepilot]

Bodhi looks into Galen's eyes, cupping to Galen's cheek. The words aren't big enough. Words are never big enough for him. All he can do is kiss Galen deeply, pouring his heart into it.

[galen_erso]

All Galen can do is kiss him back with equal fervour, and deep feeling.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi draws back a little to look into Galen's eyes. "I'm afraid, Galen." Bodhi admitted, very softly. "I'm afraid to leave."

[galen_erso]

Galen's arms are suddenly very tight around him. "I'm afraid to let you go," he admits. "I want you here, with me, in my life, k owing you're in no immediate danger."

[imthepilot]

Bodhi's breath catches and he pulls Galen close, hugging him tight. "We'll be together. We'll find a way."

He rests his head on Galen's shoulder, afraid to say anything else in case he makes it worse.

[galen_erso]

"The Force wants us to," Galen says softly. "It needs us. It can't flush the pebbles away from its stream yet."

[imthepilot]

"What becomes of us?" He asks, his voice a little rough. "When the Force gets what it wants."

[galen_erso]

"Then we need to make ourselves scarce," Galen says, "remove ourselves from the narrative. Why should it expend energy to discard us? Once we have done our bit, we are free, and common as dirt."

[imthepilot]

"I can't lose you. Not now." Bodhi mutters intensely, taking Galen's hands in his. "Not now that I've found you."

[galen_erso]

"I'm not letting you be lost again," Galen says, gripping Bodhi's hand tightly.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi pulled him close, tucking his head against Galen's chest. "Don't let go of me tonight? Please?"

[galen_erso]

"Not one inch," Galen promises.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi closes his eyes and cuddles close, determined to enjoy every moment of this, listening to Galen's heart.

{ooc: and fade?}