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"I look at you and see the rest of my life in front of my eyes."

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Thirty to forty minutes later and I still felt nothing, but I already suspected I wouldn't have much of a reaction with the small amount that I took. Which I'm happy about, I regretted my choice as soon as I swallowed it because I was nervous thinking about what I would experience.

The moment and my sadness got to me and the second I came to my senses, it was too late.

But on the bright side of it all, I doubt any of them would suspect a cop to eat an edible, so I feel like I just earned myself a bit more of her trust.

Now although I didn't feel anything, Ahsoka, on the other hand, had started randomly giggling about ten minutes ago and has yet to stop. It was quite entertaining, as were her stories.

I was leaning with my back up against her headboard and she was sitting in front of me with her legs crossed, "And then," She paused her story to laugh, making me smile, "Anakin flipped his shit, pulled my hair all the way home, and then grounded me for a year; or so he claimed, but really it only lasted a few weeks." She shrugged after finishing her little tale about the first time Anakin caught her making out with a boy when she was fifteen.

I guess I can see why she was so reluctant to tell him about Piett, he seems very strict and protective with her. But I personally don't think he would mind now that she's older, plus he trusts Piett and knows he's a good person with good intentions, so I think he'd be okay with it. Just as long as they don't mention the fact that they have secret rendezvous sessions on his desk - that might stir up some issues.

I laughed with her as I took a drink of the water she brought me not too long ago. My mouth had become incredibly dry out of nowhere and she said it was a side effect of the edible, but that's the extent of my symptoms, "Has he ever met any of your boyfriends?" I asked curiously to keep this entertaining conversation going. I can imagine him being broody and intimidating to anyone she brought to him.

She looked down, "Not formally no, but," She awkwardly fidgeted with her pastel pink comforter before looking back up, "Okay if I tell you something can you promise me you won't tell him?" She asked with a nervous look in her eyes.

I was hoping she was about to spill the beans to me about her and Piett so I don't have to pretend I don't know anymore. I pray she spares me any details though, the last thing I wanted to hear about was their sex life, especially since I have to look him in the eyes almost daily.

I nodded as I pretended to zip my lips closed, "I'm good at keeping secrets." I assured her, "You can trust." I felt like a manipulative bitch just saying that.

"You know Piett right?" She asked shyly.

"The name sounds familiar," I joked before taking a sip of my water.

She laughed with a light head shake, "Well, we've kind of been secretly dating for a year." She revealed and I nearly spat out the water I just drank.

Obviously I knew they were together, but I had no idea it had been for that long. How the hell have they kept this a secret from Anakin for an entire year?

My eyes grew wide and I set the cup down on her nightstand, "A year you've been with him? And your brother doesn't know anything?" I asked in disbelief, there is no way that's possible, he's with them both everyday.

She shook her head as she lightly giggled, the THC circulating in her blood and working it's magic, "Nope," She popped the 'p' as she swayed to the side, my eyes followed her, "And it's wonderful, he's amazing (y/n) and so hot," She gushed over him as she hugged a pillow to her chest, "He treats me with respect, he tells me I'm beautiful, we almost never fight," She said that last one like she herself couldn't believe it, "And god he's so good in be-"

"No," I shouted a little too loud as I held my hand up to silence her, "I really don't want to hear about your sex life Ahsoka. I have to look him in the eyes." I scrunched my face and she laughed at my reaction.

"Alright," She waved her hand, "But he does make me really happy and I do want to tell my brother eventually, but I'm scared on how he's going to react. I've never been this happy before and I don't want anything to ruin it." She sighed, worry flashing through her eyes.

I understood where she was coming from, Connor and I kept our relationship a secret from our department for a long time since we were worried people would treat us differently, or even force us to break up as some departments have been known to do. Not that I think Anakin would make them do that, but I understood her fears.

"Do you want my advice?" I asked her with a small head tilt. She nodded and said nothing as she waited for me to continue, "I think you should tell him, he'd be hurt if he found out some other way and from what I can see, him and Piett are good friends-"

"The best of friends," She rolled her eyes, "I wouldn't be surprised if they were fucking too." She joked and I burst into laughter harder than I should have. My head was starting to feel a little wobbly too and the dryness in my mouth got worse.

I composed myself and breathed a few more chuckles before continuing, "As I was saying, they're good friends and I might not know you all that well yet, but I really think he'll be okay with it since Piett is someone he trusts," I said, and I could see the fear in her eyes diminishing with my encouraging words, "Just don't mention that you and him have intimate moments in his office." I added.

Her brows immediately furrowed, "How do you know about?" She asked as she eyed me with confusion.

Shit, I said way too much.

My eyes almost widened, but I held the best poker face I had to not draw suspicion; I can fix this, "Um," I cleared my throat as I searched through my mind for an answer and fast, "You just told me." I lied with a fake laugh.

She looked even more confused as she shook her head slowly, "No I didn't."

I already made up my lie and now I have no choice but to roll with it, and pray I can make it believable, "Yes you did. Right before I told you I didn't want to hear about your sex life, remember?" Please, for the love of god be too high to think straight.

She was quiet for a few seconds as she thought about what I said, and as every second passed, my heart raced with a frightened anticipation. That is, until she began to laugh, "Fuck you're right, that edible is seriously messing with my head," She leaned back and sprawled out on her bed, "But I will remember your advice, I hope." She continued to laugh as I breathed out a long exhale of relief.

That was way too close, I needed to be more careful with what I say- I paused when I was hit dead-on by a wave of numbness and a feeling I can only describe as euphoria mixed with a sudden relaxation. And everything began to move slow, like I was riding a calm wave in the ocean.

I was finally feeling something and now all I can think about is how I'm going to keep myself from accidentally slipping up as I did moments ago. But at the same time, it was like I didn't care if I slipped up - literally all my worries felt like they were washing away like sand on a beach. And that's so dangerous for someone in my position.

"Babe, are you finally feeling it?" Ahsoka asked with a devious smile on her face as she sat up.

I slowly nodded as I took another drink of my water to alleviate my dry mouth, "I think so."

"Perfect," She took the empty cup from my hand after noticing I finished, "Let's go steal the box of pizza from my brother while him and Piett are focused on the game." She looked excited, like we were going on an adventure. And I was strangely just as excited as she was.

I got up from the bed quickly, but I barely took two steps before losing my balance and falling to the floor with a screech. The room had felt like it was spinning, so the minute I stood up it was like an immediate head-rush.

Ahsoka laughed as she helped me up to my feet, "We'll take slow steps."

"Good idea." I groaned.

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It was like mission impossible.

The assignment - acquire the pizza.

Ahsoka and I poked our heads into the the living room where Piett and Anakin were watching the basketball game. And judging by the disappointed yells, their team was losing, "How in the fuck did he miss that shot?" Piett sighed heavily as he leaned back in the couch, holding a vexed expression.

"He's so cute," She sighed like the love-struck, shot by cupid, girl she is. Her eyes lingered on him with so much love in them I was envious. No one, and I mean no one not even Connor, has ever looked at me that way. And honestly, everyone deserves to be looked at that way, it seems like it would be life-fulfilling, "I'll keep them distracted while you get the pizza and sodas and take them upstairs - I suggest two trips so you don't drop everything. The maid doesn't come until Monday and I refuse to clean." She whispered, and nudged her head towards the kitchen which can easily be seen from the living room, hence why a distraction is needed.

I was getting the feeling that if we just asked, they'd be completely fine with us taking the food and drinks. But both of us were too out of our minds to really think it though, and I also think we were both enjoying this top-secret adventure - it was oddly thrilling.

"Got it," I gave her a thumbs as I turned away to walk towards the kitchen.

"Wait, it's that way," She pointed me in the complete opposite direction of where I was going.

How embarrassing, she pointed it out to me just seconds ago and I still went the wrong way - I really must be out of my mind, "Right," I did a one-eighty and went the proper way this time.

The first thing I grabbed were the canned sodas and I ran them upstairs to her bedroom, that I thankfully remembered the location of and went back downstairs to go into the kitchen again. I looked at the counter that had two boxes of pizza; one was empty and the other had one slice missing.

"They really ate a whole ass box," I mumbled in disbelief as I grabbed the box that was nearly full to take it up to the room. But before I could exit the kitchen, I was halted by a smooth voice.

"And where are you taking that?" Anakin questioned in an amused tone from behind me.

I slowly turned around with the box in my grasp - I've been caught red-handed, "Hey boss, funny seeing you here,"I said innocently, prompting him to cross his arms with a raised brow, a smile lingering on his lips.

Ahsoka had one job.

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Hope you liked it babes and I know this one was a bit shorter than usually but its my brothers birthday and I'm going to be busy until tomorrow night so I wanted to give you all a little something instead of nothing ❤️ I also already have the next chapter outlined so expect it within the next few days!
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