#keep your eyes open obi cmon

[acruelerdonut]

A snapshot in time when things were simpler.

Feeling sentimental since the Clone Wars has been one of my biggest and long standing fandoms so I had to on Star Wars day itself 🥺

Happy May the Fourth!!

[waterlily707]

His Loving Satine.

❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀ ~~~~ ❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀

Warnings:

18+ paralysis, fluff, hurt/ comfort, a giant bug, foreplay, oral, smut, the giant bug doesn't get involved with the sex stuff I swear, no i mean it, gentle fem doming, real bottom behavior, praise kink?

Yeah your honor, it's mostly Satine being a gentle femdom the whole time, if that's not your thing I get it lmao this is my first smut fic, I chose gentle fem doming because I mean, I don't want her yelling at him to do the dishes and clean up after himself, I already get that from my parents, and like gentle fem doming needs to be encourage more, I need to perpetuate the mommy like vibes bro.

Breathless and on high alert Obi Wan rounded a corner to find a dead end, all that stood in front of him was a complex glass window that no doubt led to an endless drop through the city, so he was completely out of options. He swung his head and looked back behind him hearing the sound of the creature emitting horrible sounds, crashing and ramming into anything it came into contact with as it reached Obi Wan. It was a centipede like creature with a thousand eyes that ran through its entire segmented body, and one very pronounced eye that could stare into the soul of anyone unfortunate enough to meet its gaze. The creature ran it's multiple legs leaving cracks in the marbled flooring and scratches from it's razor like ends, it's mandibles and palps gaping open the sound of it's screams growing louder as Obi stood firmly in front of the window as it came in for the kill.

"Cmon you.."

He gritted as it ran in his direction, just before impact he jumped and rolled out of the way the creature thrown off by his sudden move had already gained enough inertia to the point it slammed into the window shattering the glass upon impact and flying out with its horrid scream growing more distant as Obi Wan watched from the floor. He stood up panting as he wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking out the shattered window, all he was met with was an endless cavern of geometric buildings, walks ways, trees, and architecture that seemed to trail down forever, with no sight of the creature. He sighed before groaning and placing a hand on his aching side.

"Can't keep doing that anymore."

He muttered as he heard the running footsteps of Anakin and Ahsoka, the glow of their sabers illuminating the hall as they approached the wore Obi Wan. "Master did you get it?"

Anakin asked as Obi Wan nodded.

"I sure hope so, but we better find the body or else it'll be the rest of Mandalore's problem instead of the duchess."

Obi Wan looked up to Anakin and Ahsoka who's eyes were fixated on the broken window in shock, Obi Wan's spine shivered as he began to hear a buzzing sound, he turned to find the creature flying midair its eyes locking onto its prey.

"Oh, great it flies now."

Obi Wan stood firmly as Ahsoka and Anakin ran up next to him and assumed position as the creature prepared to attack.

"Anakin Ahsoka, I'll hold it as best as I can when it rushes inside, you two handle the rest got it."

Obi Wan instructed as they nodded, the creature's hind body crunched as it cackled getting ready to strike. In a flash it bolted in Obi wan holding his hands out he gripped the creature with all of his might through the force, it squealed and thrashed trying to break free of the invisible force holding it. Immediately Ahsoka and Anakin ran their sabers slicing and cutting through its shelled body like it was nothing. Obi Wan released and pieces, blood, and meat fell to the floor, it's sounds coming to a hissing end as the life left it's body. The three of them sighed and Ahsoka walked up to the creature poking a section of it's cut up torso with her foot.

"yeesh that was crazy, I don't think the duchess's guard could've handled this beast."

Obi wan walked closer to where Ahsoka was standing examined the thing its body twitched here and there, his eyes trailed over to ahsoka who was getting a little too close for comfort to the carnage. He then noticed it's stingers perking up it's legs twitching at one last grasp for life, in one fatal swoop Ahsoka was standing dead center of a clear hit from the thing, it stalled before the legs picked up in a millisecond and it's stinger came as a sideways strike directly towards her.

"Ahsoka move now!"

He screamed as she looked up at him in shock, he threw her to the side with the force as the back half of its body slashed forward, but just as it stopped with one jolt of life it swung back with another unexpectedly, this time hitting Obi Wan dead in his stomach. He gasped as he felt the sharp end of the stinger latch onto his skin and the feeling of fire flooded through his entire body.

"Master!"

Anakin screamed igniting his saber and hacking at the thing with an angry scream, the stinger detached and Obi Wan was losing consciousness fast, all he saw was Anakin's unbridled rage as he slashed at the hind of the creature, Ahsoka running up to Obi Wan to catch his fall. His mind went dark as he blacked out.

~~~~~~

Obi Wan's eyes flung open squinting immediately at the bright glow of the morning sun. It illuminated the lavish room he found himself in as his mind came to. He blinked a few times trying to figure out where he was however to his shock as he tried to reach up and wipe his face nothing happened. his body was completely still, the sudden realization that he was paralyzed left a pit in his stomach as continueally no matter how hard his brain tried to communicate movement to his body nothing was responding. He could feel a sore feeling all across the front of his body but couldn't get up to better look at it. His eyes darted around the room as his breathing picking up rapidly.

"Is anyone there?!"

He croaked, his throat felt sore as he called out, thankfully he could speak, however he grimaced as his throat stung from the pain. He heard the sound of something shifting next to him and a familiar gently voice replied.

"Obi Wan? Your awake."

Out of the corner of his eye he was met with a concerned Satine rising from wherever she was sitting to meet his line of sight. She wore casual clothing with her hair down, it was admittedly unusual for him to see her like this but it did remind him of the downtimes they had long ago during their time on the run. His breathing slowed as the sight of her soft expression calmed his anxiousness, but the feeling of not being able to turn his head to meet her still messed with him.

"Please don't strain yourself dear you're safe."

Satine said with a tone of compassion, her gentle hand reaching over and brushing stray locks of hair from Obi Wan's face as he stared back up at her.

"Satine what happened, I can't move.."

He asked in a coarse hushed tone, he was relieved he could at least feel her touch as she ran her fingers through his hair.

"You were stung by that horrible thing after the hunt I was told. Luckily I got my medical team to help you just in time, you should be alright after today you'll be able to move again."

She ensured him as he sighed, thankfully the paralysis was temporary however it was still a lot to get used.

"Thank you Satine."

He said calmly as she sat next to him on the bed, her warm palm held his face as her thumb gently caressed his cheek which began to grow warm as their eyes locked.

"If you need anything just tell me and if anything's bothering you I'll be able to help."

She said smiling back at him, Obi Wan smiled and replied.

"Alright, do you think I could have some water please?"

He asked as Satine nodded, she reached over to the nightstand next to her and grabbed a cup of water popping a straw inside, she held the straw up to his lips, he took it gratefully and began to drink up the whole cup of water. Satine's face flushed as she watched him close his eyes and focus on drinking, she was almost embarrassed to admit it but something about holding a cup of water for Obi Wan to drink from was sending her heart flying. When he finished he sighed in satisfaction and smiled.

"Thank you satine, i scencerily appreciate your compassion for me."

He thanked her in a soft tone smiling as he noticed the blush painted across her face. Satine smiled nervously yet happily like a school girl. She almost choked trying to respond to his genuine words.

"It's no problem dear, you would've done the same for me, all be it with a bit of sass."

She said as she set the cup down. Obi Wan's expression changed to amusement.

"Really now duchess I think my graceful disposition would come through in such a situation."

Satine chuckled.

"I would beg to differ, do you remember when I got that head cold and every time I coughed you would copy me after just to jest?"

Obi Wan rolled his eyes.

"Before you got the cold you mockingly babied me after I cut my leg on that rock, I was just getting even my dear."

He shot back the two of them smiling mischievously at each other, Satine smirked then leaned in her hands moving and gently grasping the sides of his face firmly she brought him in close planting a kiss to his forehead catching him off gaurd. She giggled after moving back seeing him trying to process what just happened. Her hands holding his face as he looked back at her with a stunned expression yet a gleam in his wide eyes.

"Let's call it even then."

She said smiling, Obi Wan's expression softened as he sighed.

"Okay then."

He hummed feeling her warm hands hold him.

~~~~~~~~

It was later explained to Obi Wan that Ahsoka and Anakin had set off elsewhere in the city to track down whoever set that creature loose with the clear intent of murdering the duchess. Anakin and Ahsoka had left on their mission shortly after his condition stabilized. It turns out Obi Wan had been out for the entire day he was stung, it wasn't until the later evening that Satine's medical unit managed to get Obi Wan in a stable condition, when that happened Anakin and Ahsoka raced against the clock to find whoever did this hopefully before they left the planet.

"Ahsoka told me to tell you that she was sorry."

Satine relayed as Obi Wan sighed.

"She has my forgiveness, however it was a turn of events I should've seen coming, I've killed one of those things before, all be it before whatever strange evolution was forced on it in order to fly. It couldn't have been natural forces that takes decades to go into effect. Now that i think about it a certain animal testings facility that was raided by the republic was expirimenting on creatures from it's home planet not too long ago-."

Obi Wan bantered before pausing upon hearingon Satine chuckle.

"Good to know you haven't changed much, even when recovering your brain has Jedi on a mission mode fore front and center."

She said as he gave her a look.

"Well sorry for thinking duchess."

Satine gave a sly grin as she leaned her head into her palm.

"I'm sure Anakin and his Padawan can handle it, after all it must be tiresome to be racking your brain like that all the time."

She said in a low tone her hand brushing up and gently taking Obi Wan's hand into hers, she rubbed his fingers with her thumb slowly, Obi Wan gulped and stared at her devilish demenour knowing exactly what was going through her head at the moment. Her hand coming up to his face a light finger tracing along his cheek as she continued.

"It's stressful thinking that like that makes you age faster."

She said in a flirtatious tone, Obi Wan's eyebrow arched watching her expression.

"Satine, I know what your doing."

He scolded her as she smiled.

"What am I not allowed to help you relax a little?"

She cooed leaning in closer tracing her finger down his jaw to his collar bone sending shivers through his body. He closed his eyes feeling her touch as she drew small lines across and around his neck, he wanted to pull her in and kiss her, he wanted to grab her firmly and attack her neck feverishly, but he was paralyzed all he could do was trust that she would go easy on him and actually manage to listen to his requests. Her finger traced all the way back up to his jaw and slid up to his bottom lip, at this point she was mere centimeters away from his face.

"All you have to do is say the word and I'll take good care of you my love."

She whispered as his heart pounded as her finger stayed pressed against his bottom lip, he felt her words hit him in his soul, he yearned for her finally giving into her temptations he closed his eyes pressing his lips against her finger with a long draw kiss before asking.

"Please Satine."

Satine smirked before holding him and gently kissing him back meeting his gentle request. Obi Wan felt his body light up with passion as he felt her warm lips caress his, her kisses were slow and soft. In the past the feeling of her remaining with him even hours after they'd been together, it was usually this haunting feeling that left Obi Wan with a lonely pit in his stomach on hard days and nights, however this was pure bliss. The way she took him into her hands left him practically melting as she kissed him softly. Unable to hold it in his throat any longer he let out a quiet moan much to the delight of Satine as she backed away slowly and ran her hand through his hair.

"Good boy, moan for me my love."

She whispered a soft praise.

"Yes my dear."

He replied in a low tone, she leaned in and continued to kiss him, her hand sweeping his hair as the light tickle of his beard brushed her cheek while she kissed him a little more deeply. They continued like this for a good while however the sting of not being able to hold her back did bother Obi Wan, but he really didn't mind Satine's more domineering yet gentle way of loving him, falling away from him and still gentle caressing his head Satine leaned her head against his as he sighed.

"Feel better?"

She whispered as he smiled.

"Much better."

He replied as Satine better positioned herself, she carefully moved on top of him, straddling his hips with her legs her hands splayed out on his chest. She could feel his member poking her inner thigh through the light sleeping pants he wore, she bit her lip slightly and gave a devious look to Obi Wan.

"Excited aren't we."

She purred her hand running slowly down his chest and stopping just above his groin, she watched his eyebrows knit and a long sigh follow as she traced circles on his pelvis.

"I want to adore you my love, would you allow me to help you relax? To fall into my affection for one day? All you have to do is ask."

She said in a comforting tone leaning in towards him her hands moving under his shirt and up to his chest as he breathed heavily.

"Yes... please Satine, just no teeth this time."

He replied as she smiled, she leaned down and kissed his forehead before sitting back up and moving off of his legs.

"Hmnn okay just this once."

She hummed before her hands made quick work of undressing him, her fingers hooking the waistline of the loose-fitting pants and sliding them down, his breathing hitched as she left him completely naked. At the sight of him she paused for a second her hand gently running across the bandaging that covered his stomach, veins of purple dance across his torso and some down his thighs, aside from seeing him breifly in the medical room she didn't see the full extent of the damage underneath the sleep wear that was issued to him after the detox procedure. She sighed her hand stopping at his chest, her thumb slowly rubbing his bruised skin.

"Satine?"

Obi wan whispered looking at her melancholic face.

"Does it hurt still love?"

Obi wan gave a short sigh.

"It feels sore, I'm sure if I could move it might feel even worse."

Satines eyes stared deeply into his.

"You do so much for me, I think some repay is in order."

She said before lowing herself down pressing sweet kisses on his bandages, Obi Wan breathed a wispy moan as she worked down his naval and to his groin. She moved over and between his spread legs pressing kisses to his inner thighs, her right hand cupping his scrotum massaging it as her left hand held his cock firmly.

"mnn delicious."

She purred before she kissed his cock slowly down it's ridge. It twitched and throbbed as she toyed with it all the while working agonisingly slow. Obi Wan moaned a curse beneath his breath as she took short licks and kisses to the tip of his penis. Now his length was average but that didn't seem to hinder her desire in the slightest. She wanted to have him completely to herself love him unconditionally. Her tongue curled around the bottom of his penis, her hand guiding his cock to her awaiting lips as she took him in eliciting a loud gasp and moan from Obi Wan.

"hahh ahh-"

He hiked as she took him in deeper, his hands ached with the need to clench, his throat stung from the need to moan louder, and his heart felt like it was going to come right out of his chest.

"Satine."

He breathed her name weakly in between moans, any rational thought was impossible to form as she sucked him slowly driving him wild. She came up for a brief second her lips practically drooling from enjoying him so much.

"Feel better?"

She taunted smiling as he stared at her in disbelief.

"Y-you'll be the death of me I swear."

He groaned panting from the pleasure.

"Oh, come now, I'm just getting started."

She said in a low tone, Obi Wan's expression perked up.

"You're kidding... Satine wai-"

His surprised voice suddenly cut off, hindered by Satine leaning down and kissing him deeply while her right hand worked his cock. He grunted and moaned in her mouth as she overtook him, helpless to stop her now really. She broke away from the kiss, her hand speeding up getting him even more erect, she moaned lightly as she pressed her forehead against his, Obi Wan panting as she picked up the pace driving him into a haze of moaning her name.

"That's it, good boy."

She cooed softly as her hand slowed to a stop, edging him on the verge of release.

"Can't have you doing that yet my dear."

She purred his moaning cracking as he was settled into a feverish low. Feeling his full cocktail twitch and throb underneath her palm and gentle fingers.

"haah, I w-was afraid you'd do that hngn-"

He said his breathing was heavy, she leaned in and kissed his cheek.

"Your just so sweet, I want to enjoy you a little longer."

She said in a dulcet tone, he hated to admit it, but he didn't want to finish too soon despite how crazy it drove him to be edged by her.

"mnrn fine."

He grumbled as she laughed lightly, he gave a lighthearted smile at the sound of her cute voice, she leaned in returning to kissing him slowly her hand continuing rubbing him sending him back into the haze of pleasure.

~~~~~~~~~

After what seemed like hours the two of them had finally finished, Satine curled up next to him holding his head to her chest, her hand slowly petting his head as he relaxed into her. The two of them were nestled under the covers the morning sun long since moved as the afternoon breeze came in.

"Now that wasn't so bad hmn? And you were getting moody with me my dear."

She jested as he sighed.

"No what bothered me was your unhinged appetite, really now Satine was it necessary to taunt me like this."

She giggled replying.

"Yes, I think pleasuring my lovely protector was necessary, honestly you're just so hard to resist."

She praised before kissing his head. Obi Wan smiled his heavy eyes shut feeling her closeness warm him and beckon him to sleep.

"hmn..Well regardless, I enjoyed it very much."

He said softly as they cuddled, well only Satine really Obi Wan was still left motionless from the poison, She found his hand beneath the expanse of the covers, her fingers curling between his still one's he sighed warmly against her a warm grin painted his face as she held his hand firmly.

"I love you my sweet Obi Wan."

She hummed softly, Obi wan feeling the light hum vibrate in her chest as his cheek pressed against her warm breast.

"I love you too my loving Satine."

He said back lightly before settling to sleep, Satine smiled and drifted off to sleep holding him to her firmly.

[kenobis-kyber]

From The Stars

Ok we are back with another installment of this story. Once again thank you to those who have liked, commented and reblogged this labor of love. 

Rating: M for swearing, mentions of abuse, and smut in later chapters

Chapter 5

As weeks went by, Obi got even more used to this new life. Almost forgetting his former life, but he still meditated and practiced his lightsaber forms. He learned a wide variety of new things including cooking, driving a car, and small house repairs. It was enjoyable doing work with his own 2 hands though he did cheat with the force once in awhile. He shook his head and wondered what his master would say if he saw him now. Looking to the woman outside playing with her dog he also wondered how Qui Gon would think about the recent developments and her in general. He was sure he would tell him to mind his feelings and focus on the present. But she was in the current reality, he let out a sigh.

She played outside with Hershey, enjoying the sunshine and sweet wind. The brown dog came bounding back after retrieving a stick that she threw. He dropped it then tackled hair. She landed in the grass with a slight ‘oof’ She laughed as he began licking her face.

“You're such a goober boy.” she said wrestling around with him. He was the best companion the last few years, coming into her life at one of the darkest times. Her thoughts turned to the man in the house. The stranger from the stars, who had become one of her best friends. He was so full of warm and kindness. She felt bad that he couldn't find a way home, so she tried her best to make him at home. He took life on Earth pretty well, you would think he was a native. So many times did his ocean blue eyes haunt her dreams, in a good way of course. She loved his hugs and enjoyed the small touches she would give her. She often wondered what his lips would feel like against hers, but she shook her head of those thoughts, it was forbidden to him after all.

“Cmon boy lets go see what Obi is up to.” giving him a pat on the side.

Dusting herself off they both headed inside. When they opened up the door a delicious smell wafted into her nose. She walked into the kitchen and saw him in front of the stove.

“Mmmm that smells amazing. Whatcha cookin?” while washing her hands.

He turned to her and smiled a toothy grin.

“Nothing special just some pasta. Would you like to taste sauce?”

“Sure!”

He scooped some up on the spoon and held it out to her. She blew on it and he slowly brought it to her lips but before she could take a bite he bopped the spoon on her nose getting a bit of sauce on there.

“HEY!!!” she yelled “You ass!”

His gut erupted with laughter. Blue eyes twinkling with mirth. Grabbing his towel of his shoulder he reached over and wiped the sauce off.

“Sorry couldn't help myself. Here.” He was still laughing.

“I don't think I can trust you,” she said while grabbing the spoon and popping it into her mouth. Her eyes rolled back at the deliciousness of the sauce.

“Damn Obi you're becoming an amazing cook. This is so delicious.”

“Thank you very much. Now get off my kitchen so I can finish.” he said while shooing her away with the towel.

“Yeah..yeah.” she said giving him a rude gesture while walking out.

He laughed and shook his head returning to the task at hand, shaking his head with a small chuckle. She brought out a playful and mischievous side of him he hadn't tapped in since his youngling days. He served up dishes and called her to the table. They sat at the table enjoying the meal and talking about embarrassing stories. As the meal came to a close, Vanessa cleared the her throat.

“So I was thinking...summer is at an end, and we haven't really done any outside activities.”

“Oh? What is on your mind?” he said while wiping his mouth and looking at her curiously

“I was thinking you, Hershey and I should head out to the lake. Spend the day swimming, tubing and just hanging out, just you know... enjoy the weather.”

He reached over and put his hand on top of hers, “That sounds amazing. When?” he said with a little excitement in his voice.

“How about tomorrow. We can leave early….after your meditation of course.”

“Lets do it.”

“Alright. Sounds great! Ill start gathering things for tomorrow.”

“I cooked, now you clean up.” He said while leaning back with his hands behind his head with a smirk.

“Okay okay I am going” she said while grabbing some plates. “You're becoming such a smart ass. Been hanging around on Earth too long.”

Letting out a chuckle he got up and sat on the couch to watch TV. Hershey hopped up on the couch with him and put his head on his lap. Obi stroked his head. He had grown attached to the big dog, came to see it as his own. He never had any pets as it was forbidden to have attachments. He sighed thinking about it. He got accustomed to this life here. Well no matter, he was looking forward to tomorrow. A few minutes later Vanessa came into the room and they picked out a movie to watch and enjoyed the rest of the evening together.

The Next Day…

They both awoke early to pack the car for the day, looking forward to the day ahead. Hershey excitedly jumped in the car because he knew they were going for a car ride.

Loading in they headed to the lake. As they were driving the played music and Obi even sung along to the ones he had grown familiar with.

They finally arrived at their destination and Obi cheated and unloading everything with the force.

“Sometimes I forget you can do that. I thought the force wasn't a play thing, dear Jedi.”

“As long you don't tell on me.” he said bopping her nose.

“No promises.” She said with a chuckle.

Hershey settled him self on a blanket watching the pair. He knew he had to wait to go jumping in the lake for Vanessa. She started to strip off her shirt and shorts revealing a purple bikini. Obi stole a glance over to her not wanting to make it obvious. He swallowed taking in all of her curves and seeing a few scars littering her otherwise smooth skin. He groaned to himself as he imagined his hands running down every curve and paying special attention to the scars. He cleared his throat and looked away before she could see him.

She knew he was looking but didn't make a big deal out of it because she didn't want him to get embarrassed and part of her wanted him to. She knew she was far from perfect especially with the scars she has. She sighed trying not remember the cause of those scars. Reaching down she scratched her dog causing his tail to wag rapidly.

“Cmon boy!”

They started walking down to the lake.

“Hurry up Obi!!” yelling over shoulder.

“Yeah yeah.” He said while removing his pants and shirt. Now it was her time to watch. She hadn't seen him this exposed since finding him but didn't get a chance to really

appreciate the view. He was lean and cut, and had some dusting of chestnut hair down his chest leading down below his waistband. She licked her lips but quickly turned around before he could catch her. To cool her thoughts, she jumped in to the lake with her dog.  The water was cold but super refreshing. Soon Obi joined them with a splash. They playfully splashed around before he disappeared under the water. It had been awhile and she began to worry. Next thing she knew he appeared behind her scaring her.

“Jesus you asshole!” she exclaimed while he laughed. She reached over and dunked him and laughed at his misfortune. He sputtered as he came up for air.

“You're gonna pay for that.” he said with a devilish grin. He used the force to make a huge splash of water hit her from behind. The momentum pushed her right into him.

“No fair! You’re using the force again!,” she said mocking anger. All he could do is laugh like an idiot. Laying out on towels they enjoyed their small meal. She turned to him with a smile.

“Are you enjoying yourself?”

“Yes I am,” he said and took a bite of his sandwich. “I don’t think I’ve ever had this much fun.”

“Oh yeah? Well I am glad you have. I figure you should enjoy yourself while you are here.”

“I really am. Thank you Vanessa.” he said with a smirk and moved a piece of her hair from her face.

They enjoyed the day swimming, joking around and just plain enjoying the atmosphere. The drive home was uneventful as both were pretty wiped out from their day. Getting home they showered and met on the porch for their nightly ritual of drinking tea and relaxing.

They joked and talked like any other evening. She let out a yawn as she was getting tired. Her and Obi stood up at the same time to wish each other goodnight. Something was different, he felt a ripple in the force. When he felt that he looked down to stare into her eyes and was soon entranced. She licked her lips and leaned up and feeling bold, she she softly pressed her lips to his own. It was soft at first and quickly became more passionate and heated. He ran his hands up her arms but a sudden reality hit him. No attachments. He gently pushed at her biceps as much as he regretted it. Sensing the disappointment that rolled off of her, he took a deep breath. He couldn't look at her and instead looked to the ground. He swallowed.

“I am sorry. I cant. Its forbidden.” he whispered.

She felt as if her heart would shatter and held back tears. Unsure of what to do she also looked at the floor trying her best to keep the tears from falling.

“Its fine I understand.” She took a breath “Goodnight.” She turned and left suddenly, walking to get to her room before the tears fell. He dint touch her and let her be. She couldn't believe she made a fool of herself. He was untouchable, a monk so to speak. But she grew to care for him deeply. He was kind, funny, courteous and a beautiful soul inside and out. She laid in her bed silently crying before she fell asleep.

When she left he felt so much guilt. He didn't mean to hurt her. Walking into the house he sat on the couch and thought over what happened. She has been nothing but kind to him, and took care of him. She brought out his playful side and gave him a sense of peace. The last 6 months had been some of the best of his life. He did feel something for her but his vows wouldn't allow it. He couldn't understand why something that felt so right could be so wrong. Dropping his face in his hands, he tried to calm himself. And felt himself so lost as he felt a few tears roll down.

Tagging: @princessxkenobi @supermoschi @blondekel77 @ayamenimthiriel

[xennotalee]

This was made in an alternate universe where Anakin didn’t become evilllllll and the empire never actually got started

Warning: This is a tickle fic, don’t look at it if you no like

It was a bright and sunny day on coruscant. Everyone seemed more happy than normal, probably because the separatists had surrendered the day before after being beaten to a pulp by the Jedi throughout this entire war. The entire galaxy rejoiced in the end of the separatists, parties, parades everything was loud and celebratory. This didn’t exclude the Jedi temple. The temple may not have had parties but it was noisy with the talk of the Jedi high council, everyone was talking about this. But they were talking about the two missing sith lords that were supposed to be captured. But that’s not where we focus today. Today we focus on these two, Ahsoka tano and Anakin skwalker.

They were in the middle of going back to their rooms, the two goofing off and playing around in the hallway. Which was quiet and for the most part empty besides the two or three clones that’d walk by. They were super excited now that the separatists were eliminated, mainly because they got a few days off of duty and they could keep to themselves and have fun since obi-wan had to help the Jedi council with whatever they do or at least that’s how much these two are concerned.

“I think I’m the better Jedi out of the two of us.” Anakin bragged and had a smug smile on his face. “No you aren’t! You couldn’t lift a bantha even if your eyes were open!” Ahsoka retorted in a playful tone. “That’s what a jealous padawan would say!” Anakin said as he playfully pushed Ahsoka. The padawan pushed him back, more forcefully than Anakin did her. “Face it snips, I’m the whole reason this war even ended! I’m the best Jedi clearly.” This only made ahsoka scoff as they entered their room. “Yea right! You totally carried us to victory!” Ahsoka responded sarcastically. “I don’t like the way you're disrespecting me snips.” Anakin said jokingly, causing Ahsoka to do a 360°, facing him. “Whatcha gon do about it? Report me to the council? Oooh even better! Report me to obi-wan I’m sure he’d love to listen to you rant!” She said sarcastically, a poorly hidden smile on her face. She turned around to put down both of her lightsabers.

“I have a better idea than those!” He said as he suddenly began squeezing her sides, making her explode with light laughter. She squirmed in his grasp and pushed on his hands as she tried to retreat onto her bed. This didn’t end well as Anakin just pulled her toward him and lifted her up, supporting her head with one arm and her legs with the other. He lifted her stomach up to his face and blew a large raspberry into her navel causing her to squeal with giggles “Cmon snips! I’m trying to be serious here!” he said through his raspberries. “MAHAHASTER STAHAHAP LEHEHET MEHEHEHE GOHOHO!” *she pleaded through her high pitched laughter. “I’m not even doing anything! Your just laughing for no reason, is there something funny about how I think I’m the best Jedi?” He said innocently as he continued tickling the life out of his padawan. “YOHOHOU KNOHOW WHAT YOUR DOHOHOING STOHOHOP IHIHIT!!”

He laid her down on the bed, squeezing and spidering her sides, putting her into a giggly fit. “Anakihihihin ihihit tihihickles!!” She said squirming and trying to avoid his wiggly fingers tapping up and down her sides. “I think that’s kinda the point snips” he stopped, letting her catch her breath. After she was done she got up and smacked Anakin in the arm. “That was evil!” She said and crossed her arms and looking away from him, mock angrily. “Ow!” Her master giggled at her before poking her in her side causing her to flinch. He did it again on the other side, she flinched again, giggles slowly building up in her chest. “Never knew you were this ticklish snips” he said teasingly and poked her other side. “Oh be quiet” she turned around and pushed him playfully. “excuse me?” Anakin said, faking being surprised. Ahsoka knee she fucked up as she tried to make her way around her master. “Wait wait wait wait wait waitwaitwaitwait I’m sorry!” She begged as she held her hands out a bit. Ani pushed her onto the bed, leaning down and Hovering his hands around her as she tried to interlock hands with him to predict his movements, giggling like mad. Anakin made sudden movements, poking her sides at random causing her giggles to increase and she squeaked with every poke. Then he quickly grabbed her ankle and started spidering it causing her to squeal and tug at her ankle, banging the bed with laughter. “Do you wanna keep disrespecting your master? After all, I have saved you on numerous occasions and this is the thanks I get?” He teased some more, only causing the padawan to want to bury her face under her pillow and stay there for eternity. “AHAHALRIGHT ALRIGHT I WOHONT DISREPECT YOHOHOU” as soon as this was said Anakin stopped, dropping her foot and smirking at his giggling mess of a padawan. “Thank you.” He said smugly which made Ahsoka want to smack him with the very pillow she wanted to dig her face into and die. After she recovered she got up and hit him again. “I hate you.” She said in a pouting voice. “I love you to snips” Anakin gave her a pat on the head. This was probably one of the best days in ahsoka’s life. Maybe Anakin too, behind him and Padmè's wedding.

[mysteryofren]

Kylo Ren Does Have A Ring To It

chapter 37 of So Happy Together

Masterlist

note: sorry this took so long to get out. the next chapter is gonna be super sad so im sorry in advance for all the sadness. 

possible tw: underage smoking, and drink (dont drink or smoke kids)

The sun felt amazing on your skin. The cold winter months were finally gone, and the summer heat had settled in. you laid out on the small floatie letting your skin absorb the heat. Your mind was blank as you absentmindedly soaked in the sun. your relaxing was interrupted when you felt your floatie moving a bit too much, then next thing you knew you were falling into the water. You struggled to get back to the surface. When you finally got up you saw Kylo running in the water to where Hux was. 

“WHAT WAS THAT ABOUT?” you screamed out to him.

“THAT WAS FOR THE ANTS!!!” you heard Hux yell back. 

“Idiots.” you whispered to yourself as you grabbed the floatie. Walking back to shore you looked at the truck. The water guns you all had bought were still sitting in the bed of it. As you approached the truck you tossed the floatie into the bed. The boy’s guns were still there too. You grabbed yours, and saw Kylos snorkel stuff. You opened it, and put it on as best you could. The goggles were huge on you, but you made it work. 

 The boys were facing the opposite way which gave you the perfect opportunity to sneak up on them. Slowly you got back into the water, and you let yourself go under. With the goggles you were able to spot their legs, and you swam towards them. You came up about a foot behind them, and loaded your water gun. Slowly you walked back over to them, and shot Hux in the back a few times. He screamed, and fell into the water. Kylo turned around and put his hands up as you took the goggles off. 

“Any last words?” you asked him playfully as Hux got back up.

“Uhh….you’re my best friend.”  he said.

“Nice try.” you sprayed water at his face, and lowered the water gun.

“Alright you win this one Kenobi.” Hux said as he wiped water off his face. 

“Yeah, but were getting you back for that one.” Kylo said. 

“Hey, I was minding my business when you two decided to ruin it.”

“You started it with the ants.” Kylo said walking back to shore. 

“He is right. You started it.” Hux reminded you as he followed Kylo. Great now they were in cahoots together. Guess that just meant you, and Ben had to team up to fight this kind of evil. 

“Hey you guys wanna blow up the big floatie, and go down the river?” you asked them as they dried off with their towels. 

“Sounds pretty good to me.” Hux said as he grabbed the box from the trunk. He worked on getting it open while you, and Kylo dried off a bit. You went into the small cooler you guys had brought, and grabbed a drink. As Hux got the box open you sat on the truck bed with him, and chatted with Kylo. you both were talking about Han, and him when Hux interrupted.

“Where's the pump for the floatie?”

“I don't know Kylo was supposed to pack it.” you both looked to him.

“Hey, don't look at me, it's in there.” 

“Where?” Hux asked him. Kylo looked like he was thinking before he finally said.

“Yeah okay, so I forgot it.” you sprayed him again with the water gun as punishment.

“Well since the bike boy over here forgot it he's the first one to blow.” you said as you took it from Hux’s hands, and passed it to Kylo.

“I'm not a bike boy!” he defended.

“Fine sword boy then. Get blowin.”  you commanded as he took it out of your hands. He stayed blowing air into the giant float for about 20 minutes before he got tired. Luckily he got a good portion of it blown up before then. He passed it over to you, and you took your turn. After an hour all three of you managed to get it blown up. 

 There wasn't an intense amount of sun in the sky, but there was enough that Hux was in trouble. You all hadn’t been there long, but his fair skin was already getting a red hue to it. You fought with him for a few minutes about him needing to reapply. He insisted that he would be fine for another hour, but you knew within the hour you would be far from shore, and wouldn't be able to get it for him. He finally caved in, and reapplied a thick layer as a joke. Kylo came up behind him, and patted him on the back for seemingly no reason. When he took the float to the water you realized what kylor had done. In the thick layer that was on his back was Kylos giant handprint ready to be burned into his skin. You stifled your laughter as Hux set up the float.

“Ok, are we ready for lift off?” you asked the boys. 

“Ren, grab the cooler. We may get hungry while we are out.” Hux demanded.

“On it Boss.” Kylo said as he walked to the cab, and grabbed it. He loaded it into the 4th floatie seat, and stepped onto it. He held his hands out to the both of you.

“Ladies first,” he said. You went to grab his hand when he pushed it away.

“I said ladies, let's go Hux.” you hit his shoulder, and Hux took his hand.

“Ever the gentleman, Ren.” Hux Dramatically batted his eyelashes at Kylo, and stepped onto the float.

“You two, are absolutely insane.” you said to them as you sat down in one of the seats.

“Insanely in love.” Kylo joked as he sat in his spot. With that you all worked together to push the floatie away from the shore. You all stuck your arms out ofit, and tried paddling towards the start of the river. Once you were there, you let the river take the float where it wanted, and you guys stopped paddling with your arms.

“So here we all are.” Hux said as he laid back in his seat.

“You know when I first met you all I never thought we would be friends. I thought you all would think I'm weird, and not hang out with me.”

“Ren, we do think you are weird. We are too, it's why we keep inviting you back.” 

“So what's with the whole Ren thing? I heard you call him that all day.” 

“Ok. so don't my parents, but I changed my last name. It's Kylo Ren now.”

“Changed your last name? Why?” 

“Cmon. Kylo Solo? Did that sound like a good name to have? It rhymed, no name should rhyme.” he argued.

“He does have a point. Names should not rhyme, it's bizarre.” Hux added.

“Exactly. So I changed it to Ren, like my biker gang.” 

“As dorky as that is, Kylo Ren does have a ring to it. I like it.” you said.

“Thanks, just dont tell my parents they would lose their minds.” 

“Do you plan on telling them?”

“Not until my death bed.” he responded as he opened the cooler.

“Hey, you want your smokes, Hux?” 

“HUSH! PEOPLE COULD HEAR YOU.” he scolded Kylo.

“So is that a yes?” he asked.

“Yes, give them to me.” he said as he held his hand out. Kylo grabbed the small carton from the cooler, and handed it over to him. He opened it, and pulled one out. Kylo dug through the cooler, and brought out his lighter. Hux took it, lit his cigarette, and handed both items back to be put in the cooler again. You watched him as his body visibly relaxed as he took a drag. 

“Hey do you drink?” you heard Kylo say. 

“Who, me?” you asked.

“Yeah. I stole a bottle of my moms wine. The good stuff too, she usually pulls this one out for holidays.” he pulled out the bottle, and handed it over to you. Gently, you took the bottle, and read the label.

“Pryde Vines? Why does that sound familiar?” you asked him.

“Enric Pryde. My Father, and him work closely together. Obi-Wan knows him as well, that's probably why you have heard the name.” Hux said as he kept smoking.

“Yeah, my grandpa has stocks in the vineyard so we get free bottles every now and then, but this is one of their better ones, she has a cup every christmas like clock work.” Kylo said as he took back the bottle, and opened it.

“So you stole it?” you asked him.

“Yeah I stole it!”

“Why?” 

“It's just who I am as a person.” he said as he took a sip. He held it towards Hux, and he took it.

“You don't have to drink if you don't want to kid. If you do, we won't tell.” he said as Hux drank. 

“I'm not too sure, I've never done this sort of stuff.” 

“Well, who better to try it with, than your best friends?” Hux said as he passed the bottle to Kylo. Kylo took a big chug, and held it towards you.

“Your big moment kid. Now or never.” He said as you took it.

“Just a sip, i'm not looking to get wrecked” you put the bottle to your lips, and took the smallest sip. The wine smelled sour, but when it hit your lips it was warm, and sweet. You had only taken the slightest sip, but it was enough for you to understand why the wine was so special to Leia. You heard the boys cheering for you as you put the bottle down, and wiped your mouth.

“I knew you had some delinquency in you!” Kylo said as he patted your back as Hux too the bottle back.

“Hey, should you even have that by something that can burst into flames?” you asked Hux. he looked at his cigarette, and inhaled the rest of it, before flicking the butt of it out into the water, and taking another drink.

“Dude. littering?” Kylo said to him.

“Ren, I once saw you rip up a plastic bag, and throw it on the ground for fun, I do not want to hear it.”

“You rip up plastic bags for fun?” you asked Kylo.

“Hey it was just once.” you laughed at him while he snatched the bottle away from Hux, and drank some. You then gently grabbed the bottle, and took a drink for yourself. The three of you drank, and relaxed as the floatie slowly followed the river's current. You leaned back, and looked at everything around you. The trees were large, and bent over the river covering the wide body of water in shade. There were a few other people going down the river along with you guys that you could see. Hux had closed his eyes, and was soaking in the little spots of sun that seeped through the trees. The water was clear, and deep. You could see the little fish swimming around the floaties bottom. You Stuck your hand in, and watched them scatter quickly before swimming back to your hand out of curiosity. 

You heard the sound of birds, both in the forest around the river, and up in the air above the trees. There was one bird native to the area that you were hoping to see. You remember your grandfather telling you about how he saw it once, but you wanted to see it for yourself. The shyyyo bird was a big crane life bird with beautiful feathers. The entire time you tried to keep your eyes in the trees in order to spot it. You gave up pretty quickly. With the alcohol in your system you just wanted to lay back, and do nothing, but enjoy the day. The river was long, and winding, and the three of you still had a long way to go on it. Kylo was checking out some girl that was swimming with her friends, and you followed where he was looking.

“Dude go for it.” you said to him. He looked at you then back at her.

“Nah, i'm just enjoying the view.” he said in response.

“I believe that is the most barbaric thing I have heard you say today.” Hux said as he looked at the girl with him.

“Hux you don't get to scold him if you do the same thing.” 

“I'm just enjoying the view.” he said as a joke. You smiled as they continued talking. Kylo hadn’t been in your life long, but you knew you loved him. He had a side to him he never showed anyone. A side that was childish, and fun. Not as serious, and brooding as he was when you first met him. He proved to be sweet, funny, caring, and understanding. He had his moments where he acted like Han, but all that he got from Leia. He definitely had Hans charm, and wit. He also had the ability to worm his way out of any situation like Han. it's insane how many times a week he finds himself in trouble, but he always weasels his way out.

 Soon you all had drifted through the entire river. At the end was another lake, one that was way smaller than origin lake. It had a few people with small children in it, and some people with pets. It made you wish you guys had brought Chewie, or Gideon. The boys wanted to spend some time at the smaller lake to sober up a bit before leaving for the day. The wine bottle wasn't passed to you, as much as it was passed between Kylo, and Hux. you took 3 sips max, so you left them to stay at the smaller lake, while you walked the hike trail back to origin lake where the truck was parked. Your feet, and legs were killing you by the time you got to the truck, but still you got in, and drove back to where Hux, and Kylo were left.

 You pulled up, and watched them lay on the float that was on the shore. The small waves crashed against the float, and splashed onto Hux. as you put the truck in park Hux began deflating the float, while Kylo got up, and grabbed the cooler. He placed it in the bed, and you walked out to help Hux. Deflating it was fairly easy. You, and Hux just sat on it, and slowly the air was being let out. Kylo dried himself off, before handing a towel over to the two of you. When you were dried off, and the float was small enough to fit back in its box you all decided to go home. 

 The drive home was just as fun as the day was. It consisted of all three of you talking about random things. Kylo, and Hux of course had a debate about movies. Hey both looked to you as their mediator. Today's debate had been whether they could survive some movie apocalypse. Hux was practical and rational. He knew that if a virus apocalypse happened he would most likely die during the first few days. Kylo on the other hand thought he would survive. He argued his blood was too strong which made zero sense, but you let him have it. They ended the debate just as you had pulled into Kylos driveways. You, and the boys said your goodbyes, and they went inside as you set off to drive home.

The ride home was quiet. You were just excited to go home, and see your pop pop,and tell Gideon about the day you had. You would be lying if you said you didn’t speed a bit to get there. When you finally arrived home, you ran inside. You assumed that your pop pop had gone to bed, but to your surprise they were both in the den. You walked in and immediately felt uneasy. 

You turned to look at your grandfather. Then Gideon. Somethings wrong. Very wrong

tags: @wumboho @pylopenpolo @duty-isnt-always-honour

[skywalkersapprentice]

Day 13- Look

Anakin and Obi-Wan can communicate though just a look. This is an everlasting annoyance to their peers.

rating: g

pairing: none

word count: 1672

(read on ao3)

Note: I love Quinlan Vos. That is all.

“The right tunnel is a dead end and the left tunnel is blocked,” Ahsoka reported, returning to the group. “There must have been a cave in. There's no getting around it.”

“A cave in?” Anakin frowned, pulling up their map of the caves. “That wasn't part of the plan.”

“I'm afraid it's part of the plan now,” Obi-Wan said. “Any ideas?”

Ahsoka blew on her hands. The ice caves of Iralon were not the best place to get lost, or stuck. They were freezing, narrow, and not to mention, confusing. The ice was so shiny it was almost like a mirror, making it look like there were three times as many tunnels. They'd been relying on the map of the caves so far, but if they had to stray from it's path, they could get into some serious trouble.

“Sir,” Cody said to Obi-Wan. “Directly below us is another tunnel. If we could cut down to it, we could take that route instead. It would take much longer to reach our destination, but it would be possible.”

“And there's another one through the wall to our right,” Rex put in. “It's a lot faster, but we'd have to cut directly through an Ire-Wolf den.”

“Whatever we're going to do, we'd better decide quickly,” Kix said. “It's gonna get a lot colder in here once the sun goes down.”

“How much longer would your route take us, Cody?” Obi-Wan asked.

“Approximately two hours, sir.”

Ahsoka winced. That was cutting it way too close to their deadline. But did they dare sneak through a den of Ire-Wolves?

Anakin and Obi-Wan exchanged a long look. Obi-Wan raised an eyebrow and Anakin frowned, shaking his head. Obi-Wan stroked his beard and sighed.

“What if we just-” Anakin began.

“Anakin.”

“I know, but think-”

“Yes, but if that goes wrong, we would-”

“Yeah. You're right. What about-”

“No, that's too risky.”

“Cmon, don't you trust me?”

“Yes, and that's what worries me.” Obi-Wan sighed again. “Alright. We'll do it your way.”

“Can you repeat that again in Basic?” Ahsoka said, folding her arms. “Or any language that the rest of us understand?”

Obi-Wan and Anakin glanced her way.

“We're going to take the shortcut through the wolf den,” Obi-Wan said. “The wolves will sleep until dusk, and if we leave now, we should be able to make it through without disturbing them. The three of us can use the Force to help mask our presence.”

That was a solid plan, in Ahsoka's opinion. But it didn't explain how they had come up with that in the space of a look and a half-verbal conversation.

She exchanged a glance with Rex, who seemed as baffled as she felt. Rex shrugged briefly, then snapped to attention. “Alright, men, you heard the General. Where are those laser cutters? It's time to get to work.”

Ahsoka activated her lightsaber to help cut through the ice. She pushed her confusion aside. If the plan worked, she supposed it didn't matter how they came up with it.

**

Mace Windu was headed to a council meeting when he heard raised voices, just around the corner. He frowned to himself as he realized who was causing the commotion- it was Kenobi and Skywalker, as usual.

“I'm not saying that, Master.”

“Are you certain? I don't think you realize how dangerous that line of thinking is.”

“What is dangerous about bringing security to the Republic?”

“You aren't listening-”

“I'm not listening?”

“Anakin. One man should not have as much power as the Chancellor has been collecting throughout this war.”

“It's necessary. And he's going to give that power back to the Senate when the war is over.”

“I only hope that you're right.”

“What do you have against the Chancellor, Obi-Wan?”

There was silence after that. Mace, wondering, if they were finally done arguing, stepped around the corner only to be greeted with a staring contest. Kenobi's arms were crossed and Skywalker's mechanical arm was clenched in a fist by his side. If they'd noticed him, they gave no sign.

Skywalker seemed to be searching Kenobi's face for something. After a moment, the fight drained out of him. They broke eye contact and the tension in the air shattered as well.

“Be wary of your feelings, Anakin,” were Kenobi's parting words. The two of them went their separate ways, the Force roiling uneasily around them.

Finally, Kenobi noticed Mace heading toward him. His troubled expression shifted into something more pleasant. “Good evening, Master Windu.”

“Evening,” Mace replied, as neutrally as he could. He didn't know how to bring up their silent communication without revealing that he'd been eavesdropping, so he decided to let it go.

The Force tended to behave strangely around Skywalker. Perhaps this was another one of his quirks.

***

“Kenobi! Hey man, it's been a while!”

Quinlan grinned his most irritating grin and clapped Kenobi on the shoulder as he came up behind him. Kenobi winced, but hid it well behind a rather pained smile.

“Hello, Vos,” he replied neutrally.

“Ah, and Skywalker, I presume,” Quinlan continued, already moving on to Kenobi's companion. “Good to finally meet you. Kenobi, do we still do introductions on Coruscant? I've forgotten.”

Kenobi looked like he had a bit of a headache. “Quinlan Vos, this is Anakin Skywalker. Anakin, Quinlan Vos. ”

Skywalker was amused. “I've heard about you. Don't you spend most of your time undercover in the Outer Rim? What are you doing on Coruscant?”

“My current target has moved here,” Quinlan replied, “meaning I get a break. Where are the two of you off to next?”

“Anakin is remaining on Coruscant for the time being and I'm heading out to Saleucami,” Kenobi said, sounding not at all sorry to be leaving.

“Ah, too bad,” Quinlan said. “Well, Skywalker, let me know if you have any free time coming up. I have some great stories about your Master, if you want to hear them.”

Skywalker looked delighted. Kenobi glanced back and forth between Skywalker and Quinlan, as if all of his nightmares were coming true at once. “Force help me,” he muttered. “Anakin, don't listen to him.”

Skywalker raised an eyebrow at Kenobi, grinning. Kenobi pressed his lips together and shook his head and Quinlan got the distant impression that he was missing something.

If Kenobi had learned to telepathically communicate and hadn't told Quinlan, they would be having some words later.

“So this is-”

“Yes,” Kenobi said.

“Are you sure I can't-”

“No, Anakin, and if you do, I will know.”

It was like watching a fast-paced gravball game. Quinlan blinked.

“Sorry,” he said, “but that was just creepy.”

“I'm sure I don't know what you mean,” Kenobi said. “I must be off, though. The fleet leaves in an hour.”

“May the Force be with you,” Anakin said. Kenobi nodded, repeated the sentiment, then strode off down the hall.

“What was that about, anyway?” Quinlan said once he was gone. Anakin winced.

“Sorry, Vos,” he said. “As much as I'd love to hear those stories, I think Obi-Wan might actually kill me if I agreed.”

“You guys couldn't have just said that out loud?” Quinlan said incredulously, and Anakin just smirked.

“Now where's the fun in that?” he said, and Quinlan was starting to believe he might have met his match.

He liked this kid.

**

Anakin knew what people thought.

Some wondered if he or Obi-Wan were telepathic. Others figured it was his enhanced Force abilities. He was pretty sure he had Mace Windu half convinced he was drawing on some dark side power.

In reality, it was none of those things. The simple fact was, that after over ten years of living in each other's pockets, he and Obi-Wan had gotten really good at reading one another.

Anakin knew that a certain frown meant Obi-Wan was tired, just as Obi-Wan knew when Anakin's arm was acting up by the way he curled his fingers. He knew that Obi-Wan would rebuke all efforts of banter by the tone of his voice,  and occasionally, Obi-Wan knew he was upset before he himself did.

Of course, the Force helped. Sometimes he found himself on the exact same wavelength as his former Master, and then it was as if they were sharing one mind. Conversations then tended to only be half out loud, which was incredibly confusing to their peers.

To look at Obi-Wan and know what he was thinking was as easy as speaking aloud.

Of course, it did have it's downsides.

“Oh,” Anakin said in surprise as the door to the Temple hangar slid open. “Hello, Master.”

Obi-Wan nodded a greeting. “Where are you off to?”

“Thought I'd take a drive,” Anakin said vaguely. As he'd learned, it was always best to keep as close to the truth as he could.

Obi-Wan's eyebrows creased together- he suspected something. Anakin forced his face to remain impassive. “A drive, at this hour?”

“It's a nice morning,” Anakin replied. It was- and it would be even nicer if he could spent it with his wife. “If you'll excuse me...” He tried to walk through into the hangar, but Obi-Wan still hadn't moved.

“Anakin,” he began, then stopped. He didn't say anything else after that, but Anakin could read the silence well.

It was something he'd been doing for a long time.

Why won't you tell me what we both know I know?

Anakin thought about it, just as he did every time they had an encounter like this. He considered coming clean, telling Obi-Wan everything.

It would be so easy.

And it would ruin everything.

Just as he had every time before that, he sidestepped Obi-Wan, neatly avoiding eye contact.

“I'll see you later.” I'm sorry.

“Be careful, Anakin.” So am I.

Anakin and Obi-Wan knew each other well. They were two sides of the same coin, the ultimate team. Everyone knew that.

But sometimes, Anakin reflected as he drove out into the Coruscant morning, it was as if they didn't know each other at all.