Private 15 Years

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

The soft glow of dawn filtered through the curtains of their bedroom, casting a gentle warmth across the room. Valery moved quietly, her steps careful and deliberate as she carried a tray laden with breakfast: perfectly scrambled eggs, crisp strips of bacon, fresh fruit, a glass of chilled juice, and a steaming cup of caf in his gavoymug. The enticing aromas moved through the air, blending with the serene stillness of the early morning.

Despite the weight of her growing belly in the last trimester of her pregnancy, Valery had forced herself to wake before sunrise. This day was too important to her to sleep through, no matter how much her body begged for rest. Fifteen years. Fifteen years of love, laughter, battles fought side by side, and a family that had become her greatest joy. This day was everything.

With the tray balanced carefully in her hands, she nudged the bedroom door open with her hip and stepped inside. Her amber eyes softened at the sight of Kahlil still asleep, his broad frame relaxed under the blankets, his features peaceful in the soft morning light. Even after all these years, her heart swelled just looking at him.

Valery moved closer, setting the tray down gently on the bedside table before perching herself on the edge of the bed. She reached out, her fingers brushing against his hair in a gentle, affectionate gesture.

"Good morning, my love," she whispered, her voice as soft as the dawn itself. Her lips curved into a tender smile as she leaned down to press a kiss to his temple. "Happy anniversary."

She leaned back slightly, resting a hand on her belly as she watched him stir. Her other hand reached for the tray, ready to show him the surprise she'd prepared. She wanted this moment to be perfect — a quiet celebration of everything they had built together and everything still to come.

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

It was rare for Kahlil to sleep deep, but he was this time around. Well, as deep of a sleep as he'd ever get. The old habits, the light sleep, he couldn't shake those off. So when Valery touched him? He woke. He slowly opened his eyes, letting out a slight yawn in the process before he sat up. He didn't seem to realize the tray just yet, sort of flopping over to lean against Valery's stomach.

"Good morning you two. .. Oh?"

His eyes settled on the tray finally, awake enough now to really notice it. A chuckle escaped him then, bright and full of surprise.

"Someone was busy."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery chuckled softly as Kahlil leaned against her stomach, still caught in the haze of grogginess. Her fingers threaded gently through his hair as he settled against her, her touch light and affectionate. The warmth of his body and his sleepy presence brought a sense of peace that she cherished in moments like this.

When he finally noticed the tray, his surprised chuckle brought a brighter smile to her face. She leaned down and kissed the top of his head, her lips lingering for a moment before pulling back just enough to look at him.

"Well, someone had to make sure you were spoiled on our special day," she teased, her amber eyes glowing with affection. "I made your favorites — eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, juice, and your caf in your favorite mug."

Her free hand rested on her belly, a playful glint in her eyes. "And don't worry, the kids are with the babysitter or busy training today. It's just the two of us... or, well, three," she added with a soft laugh, giving her belly a gentle pat.

Her gaze softened as she studied his face, her fingers brushing against his cheek. "Fifteen years, love. Can you believe it? It's so much time but these last fifteen years feel like they've gone by in an instant." Especially when she compared them to the thirty years before it.

Her smile widened as she picked up the tray and placed it in front of him, scooting the caf forward first. She knew how much he loved his morning caf, after all.

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

A babysitter huh? He smiled softly, nodding his head as he sat up again, reached over to pull up his favorite mug to take a couple sips of. Coffee was always ideal. Though now he couldn't help but smirk. "Fifteen beautiful years, that's true. And all day I can make sure to smother you with my love and affection for the rest of the day since it's just you me and our unborn daughter."

He chuckled at that before kissing the top of Valery's head.

"What should we do first?"

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery's smile widened as she watched Kahlil cradle his favorite mug, taking those first sips of caf that always seemed to light up his morning. The warmth in his expression, the way he savored the simple comfort of the moment, filled her with an almost overwhelming sense of happiness. These were the moments she cherished most — the quiet, shared joys that made their years together so precious.

When his words broke the comfortable silence, her cheeks flushed softly, the warmth of his affection making her heart skip a beat. She laughed lightly, the sound soft and genuine, before tilting her head to look up at him.

"Smother me, huh?" she teased, though her blush deepened at the thought. "Well, if that's your plan, we might as well start the day right." She leaned in closer, her amber eyes sparkling with playful mischief as she wagged her eyebrows. "How about we take a nice, long bath together? Relax, talk… maybe enjoy some quality time."

Her hand gently traced over her belly as her teasing smile softened. "After that, we could lounge a bit, or take a walk somewhere peaceful. Unless…"

She trailed off for a moment, her gaze turning thoughtful as she reached for his hand, her fingers threading through his. "I was thinking we could visit a place that means a lot to us. Somewhere I've been wanting to go back to with you." Her voice grew softer, more tender. "A place where so much of what I feel for you really began."

Her eyes met his, a gentle smile on her lips as she let the suggestion hang in the air, giving him the space to decide how he wanted to spend their special day.

Whatever his decision, she would be happy.

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"A bath does sound pretty good, honestly. A good, long soak together." He smiled softer still as he finally took a bite of his breakfast, hummed his delight even. She always did make good food, especially with how she handled her meats. The thought brought a chuckle, but now he was up, standing to stretch. He picked up the juice, downed it all at once, set the tray carefully on the nightstand beside his coffee, then just casually plucked Valery from the couch.

"One step at a time. We'll take a bath then decide what else to do, mm?"

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery let out a surprised squeal, her laughter ringing through the room as Kahlil effortlessly plucked her off the bed. "Kahlil!" she protested lightly between giggles, though her arms instinctively looped around his neck. The warmth in her voice betrayed how much she loved these playful moments — reminders of the ease and joy they found in each other’s company.

"You really do spoil me," she teased as he carried her toward the bathroom, her head resting against his shoulder. "I thought I was supposed to pamper you today, not the other way around!"


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The steam rose gently in the warm, candlelit bathroom, wrapping them both in a serene setting. Valery leaned back against Kahlil in the spacious tub, her muscles melting into the soothing heat of the water. His strong hands worked over her shoulders, drawing a soft hum of appreciation from her lips.

"You’re too good at this," she murmured, her amber eyes closing briefly as his thumbs pressed into a particularly tight spot. "I might have to convince you to do this every day." A small smirk tugged at her lips before she tilted her head slightly to glance back at him.

"So," she began, her tone light and teasing, "What did you think of breakfast? Worth all the effort I put into spoiling you?" Her smile softened as she reached up to rest a hand over his.

"And… how are you feeling about having another baby to take care of soon?" Her voice grew quieter, more tender, as her fingers gently traced over his hand. "I know it’s a lot, but I can already tell she’s going to love her dad just as much as I do~"

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"Mm honestly, I'm excited for it. It's not going to be as difficult as the triplets were, certainly. So long as we're together, we'll handle it as we always have." A massage was absolutely what Valery was going to get now. The farther into the pregnancy they got, the closer they got to her being practically immobilized. Not as much as when the triplets were still growing of course, but it didn't stop Kahlil from wanting to spoil her rotten.

"Breakfast was wonderful, though. Delicious certainly~ You're as ever a good cook, my love."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery leaned further into Kahlil's touch, her eyes fluttering shut as his thumbs found a particularly tight knot in her shoulder. She let out a soft, contented sigh, a smile playing at her lips. "Right there," she murmured, her voice low and relaxed. "Don't stop." His hands were strong and steady, working away the tension that had built up over the weeks, and she felt herself melting into the soothing warmth of the bath.

"I'm glad you loved breakfast," she added after a moment, her tone soft. "It's not much, but I put all my love into it." She tilted her head slightly, glancing back at him with an affectionate smile. These small gestures were her way of showing how much he meant to her, and hearing his appreciation warmed her heart.

Her thoughts drifted as she rested against him, her hand absentmindedly tracing patterns along his arm. "I wonder what she'll be like," Valery said, her voice quiet and reflective. "Her personality, I mean. It's so amazing to see how each of our kids has grown into their own person."

She chuckled softly, a hint of wistfulness creeping into her tone. "I still remember when they were all so little. So many tiny hands reaching for us, so many giggles filling the house. It feels like it all happened in the blink of an eye." Her smile softened, tinged with a touch of nostalgia. "Sometimes I miss those days."

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"So many little hands. The good days were fantastic, of course, but they did end up crying because of one another quite a bit." There was nothing like trying to calm down one while the others started to cry. They were certainly overwhelming, and yet, he wouldn't trade it for the world. He rested against her in turn, his expression soft and relaxed.

"I don't miss those days, though. I'm just.. Happy, to see them growing and happy."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery shifted slightly, leaning back more fully into Kahlil's chest and nuzzling her head against his shoulder. The warmth of his presence, combined with the soothing water and his steady hands, made her feel completely at peace. "You're right," she said with a soft chuckle, her amber eyes glowing with amusement as she looked up at him. "The crying wasn't so fun. Especially when it felt like a chain reaction — one started, and the others just had to join in. Like a symphony of chaos."

Classic Nobles.

She laughed quietly at the memory, but the smile that followed was warm, tinged with nostalgia. "They still do it, though. Eryx cries if he doesn't get his way, and I can already tell this little one is going to give us sleepless nights, too." Her hand drifted to her belly, gently tracing circles over the curve. "But I love it."

Her voice softened, her expression growing tender as she continued. "I know it's messy, and loud, and exhausting, but… it makes me feel needed. Like I have this little part of their world that only I can fill. I'm not quite ready to give that up." She glanced back at him, her smirk returning. "Sometimes, I feel like I want to keep adding little Noble hands to this Galaxy forever."

Valery paused and her amber eyes flicked up to his, her smirk softening into something more affectionate. her hands shifting back over her stomach. "What do you think? Think you've got the energy to deal with another crying little one? Or have I spoiled you with all these calm, grown-up kids now?" Her tone was teasing, but the warmth in her gaze said she already knew his answer. Still, she loved hearing him talk about their family — it always made her heart melt.

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"Oh I've plenty of energy to handle another little one. The real question is if she really will be attached to me the way Eryx has been with you. Seems like it so far, mm?" Kahlil smirked just a bit, his hands now shifting to rub over Valery's stomach. Gentle, loving, caring. "I look forward to meeting them. Seeing them grow. All of our children. We live a very, very blessed life."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery's eyes softened as Kahlil's hands moved over her stomach, his gentle touch filling her with warmth. "Oh, she's going to be all over you," she said with a laugh, her amber eyes glowing with certainty. "I can already tell. She's going to have her daddy wrapped around her little finger the moment she's born."

She tilted her head back slightly to look up at him, her lips curving into a playful pout. "And then what about me? Am I going to have to compete for your attention?" she teased, though the sparkle in her eyes betrayed how much she loved the idea. "First Vera, now her. I'm starting to feel a little jealous already."

Her playful expression softened into something far more tender as she rested her hands over his, her fingers lightly tracing along his. "But really, I'm so happy, Kahlil," she murmured, her voice thick with emotion. "Our family… everything we've built together. It's more than I ever could have hoped for."

Valery let the moment hang in the air for a few heartbeats before a thought tugged at the corners of her mind, bringing a spark of excitement to her expression. She shifted slightly, sitting up just enough to look back at him more fully. "There's one place I'd really like to visit before she comes," she said softly, her tone hopeful. "Somewhere that means a lot to me… to us. It feels like the right time to go back."

Her amber eyes searched his, a gentle smile tugging at her lips. "Do you think we could go today? To Spintir? Just the two of us?" She reached up to brush her fingers lightly against his cheek, her touch tender. "It would mean so much to me."

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"Oh like Eryx isn't already hogging your attention from me, hmm? Aris is much to nice to do the same, but it's clear he wants to too." Maybe not as much these days, and the same could be said for Vera at that. The pair of them were just.. Older now. Nearing adulthood. He raised a brow though. Valery had mentioned wanting to go somewhere earlier, but now it seemed to be- Ah.

He smiled and nodded.

"Soon as we're done with our bath, absolutely."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery blinked in surprise at Kahlil's comment about Aris, her lips parting slightly before they curled into a warm smile. "Really?" she asked, tilting her head back to look up at him. "I mean, sometimes I feel like he's getting too old for that kind of thing. He's so independent, so grown-up most of the time. But… I love that he still wants my attention too."

She was, after all, a Mama bear.

Her smile softened, her amber eyes glowing with affection. "Even if he doesn't always show it, I can feel it. And it means the world to me." She chuckled softly, her hands absentmindedly tracing small circles over his. "But Eryx? Oh, I've got my hands full with that one. He's not shy about letting me know exactly how much he needs me, and he makes sure everybody else knows it too."

Kahlil knew all about that.

Her laughter bubbled up as she shook her head lightly. "I have no idea how I'm going to manage him and the baby together, but... I wouldn't trade it for anything." Valery leaned back against Kahlil again, her expression softening into a serene smile.

When he mentioned Spintir again, her eyes lit up with excitement. "You're amazing," she murmured, reaching up to cup his cheek and brushing her thumb affectionately over his skin. "It'll be so special to go back there with you before she arrives. Just the two of us. Well, and there's a villager I hope to see there."

Valery closed her eyes briefly, letting the warmth of the moment settle around her. "But first, I think I'm going to enjoy this bath a little longer," she said with a playful smirk, as she turned around to face him.

She had some fun ideas.

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"There's a lot we'll figure out. Together." Hopefully Eryx wouldn't be jealous of his sister, but there was no telling what would end up happening there. Still, Kahlil smiled fondly as he watched Valery turn. Raise a brow curiously at her words. "And what, pray tell, are you expecting from this lounging bath we're sharing? Nothing nefarious, I hope. We are, after all, just enjoying our company together in these warm waters."

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery's lips curved into a soft smile, her amber eyes glowing warmly as she leaned back slightly against Kahlil. "Together," she echoed, her voice filled with quiet confidence. "We've always figured it out, haven't we? No matter what comes our way, we'll handle it."

Her gaze flicked up to him as he raised his brow, feigning innocence with his playful remark. Valery rolled her eyes dramatically but couldn't keep the grin off her face. "Shut up and kiss me, love," she said, her voice brimming with affection as she leaned in closer.

Without waiting for a reply, she stole a kiss, her lips capturing his in a moment that was both tender and teasing.

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Valery stood in front of a mirror, her reflection framed by the soft glow of light filtering through the room. She was dressed in comfortable Epicanthix clothes — warm, earthy tones that clung to her figure in a way that was both practical and cozy. Her hands moved methodically as she brushed through her long, dark hair, smoothing it out after their shared moment of fun.

Her smirk deepened as her eyes flicked to Kahlil through the reflection in the mirror. "Well, that was fun," she said playfully, her voice laced with a teasing edge.

Turning to face him fully, her smirk softened into a warm smile. "But we should probably get dressed for Spintir. It'll be cold, and you know me and the cold." She chuckled and moved her hands over her belly.

"It's still crazy just how long ago it was that we first went there. Then when we returned to restore your Force sensitivity..."

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"That was quite the time. I didn't think I'd have any connection to the Force again, and admittedly at the time I was alright with that. I had you, and Vera." He could've ignored the call of the Force, and maybe he would've, but he didn't. Where they were now was because of their choices, and he couldn't he happier for it. His smile only widened as he was getting dressed, his eyes watching Valery full of love and adoration.

He couldn't help himself.

"We'll make sure you stay warm though, mm?"

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Outfit: Wedding Ring

Valery smiled warmly at Kahlil's words, her amber gaze softening as she set her brush down. "I'm glad we went back for it," she said, turning to fully face him as he dressed. "I couldn't imagine you without your connection to the Force now. It’s a part of you, and it’s shaped so much of what we’ve done since then. Besides," she added with a teasing smirk, "You being a Jedi again means I don’t have to do all the heavy lifting. It's nice to stand beside you."

As her gaze met his, she paused mid-thought, catching the way he was looking at her. Love, adoration, all of it written clearly in his expression. A faint blush colored her cheeks, though she tried to cover it with playful teasing. "What? You can't stop looking at me, huh?" she quipped, her smirk tugging wider. "Not that I mind — I think it’s adorable."

Shaking her head fondly, she stepped to the side and began pulling on her warm coat, the deep red tones complementing her outfit. She smoothed a hand over the fur lining of the hood before glancing back at him, her smile softening. "I’ll be fine in this, I promise. And," she added, raising a finger as if to make a very serious point, "I’ll whip up some cocoa for us once we’re there. That always helps keep me warm."

Valery approached him, resting her hands lightly on his chest as she looked up at him. "So, are you ready to go, love? Spintir is waiting for us," she said softly, her tone carrying a gentle excitement. "I want to make the most of our time there before this little one arrives." Her fingers brushed over her stomach affectionately before she leaned up to steal another kiss, unable to resist.

"Just don’t let me freeze on the way. You're also pretty good at keeping me warm~"

Kahlil Noble ​

 

[Kahlil Noble]

This time around, Kahlil stole a kiss. If only to slow Valery's mind down and stop her from talking toooo too much. She was in her planning phase, saying everything they were going to do before even giving him a chance to respond to her other comments. He smirked a loving smirk before he stood fully, took her hand, and sort of pulled her along to the ship.

"You'll stay warm, don't you worry. Especially if you keep overthinking like that, mm? I'd be more worried you'd get a fever."

Valery Noble