AU - Delta Base with friends

[imthepilot]

The first month after Endor is the busiest Bodhi has seen things for the Alliance since the evacuation of Hoth. Despite Mothma promoting him to Delta Base’s commander, he’s been off base more often than not. Rogue Strike were busy too.

With Galen cleared to know about his mission, Bodhi always leaves messages when he has to leave in a hurry. But mostly he finds Galen and talks to him before he leaves. It’s getting harder and harder for Bodhi to go as things get more comfortable between them.

The sex hasn’t been the same though. Since that first time, Bodhi has been careful. Very careful. Giving and loving but controlled. As if he’s afraid to hurt Galen again.

To manage the base in Bodhi’s absence, Mothma appoints him a pair of adjuncts – young Nika who turns out to be quite a resourceful young man, especially when it comes to finding scientific equipment for Galen. The other is a stern Twi'lek woman named Dana. Her blue skin shaded to purple around a network of heavy scars, the tip of one lekku permanently twisted by a deep cut. Harshly fair but dispassionate, Dana keeps things on track and organised in Bodhi’s absences but doesn’t mix with the others on base much.

Bodhi sends a message to Galen via Dana, letting him know he’ll be back soon. And that some friends are coming to Delta to see him. And to meet Galen.

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[imthepilot]

"Galen." Bodhi whispers, holding Galen close. "My Galen."

There are times he can't believe this is real, that he has Galen back.

[galen_erso]

"Yours," Galen says. "All yours. Bodhi. My love."

[imthepilot]

Bodhi rolls them onto their sides, still holding Galen close, still looking into his eyes. "Don't leave me." It's not quite a plea, not quite an order. "Not again. Not ever."

There are tears at the corners of his eyes.

[galen_erso]

Galen tilts up his chin and nods quietly, then kisses Bodhi's eyelids.

[imthepilot]

Bodhi draws Galen down into a kiss, tasting salt tears on his lips. He could never show this to anyone else. But then, no-one else made him feel like this. No-one touches him to the raw centre of his heart.

He hugs Galen close and clings, feeling their hearts beat together as they both come back down.

[galen_erso]

"Yours forever," Galen says again. "And I will repeat that in front of the kyber and everybody."

[imthepilot]

"Just say it to me." Bodhi whispers, nuzzling Galen's neck. "It's all I need to hear."

[galen_erso]

"Yours forever," Galen repeats, snuggling close to Bodhi.-

[[OOC: Wrap here?]]

[imthepilot]

{ooc: perfect. So adorable, thank you.}