(y/n) POV:

It was around midnight now and I was keeping watch outside of Elliot's room. I practically had to shove Anakin out of here for my shift, because he didn't want me on guard for some reason. When his shift was over I tried asking him again what his deal was but he just kept saying how I needed to 'stay focused' and 'keep things professional'. Then he didn't even give me time to respond and just left.

I scoffed and leaned against the wall in the hallway. I don't know what was up with his attitude but if he thinks he can boss me around like that, then he's wrong. In fact, part of me wanted to get closer to Elliot just to spite Anakin and show that I wasn't gonna listen to his puerile demands. A devious smile formed on my lips and I silently crept over to the door to Elliot's room, deciding to do just that. This night was probably going to be boring anyways, so I might as well spice it up for myself.

I knocked softly on the door and waited. There was a pause for a few seconds, and then I heard shuffling feet come to the other side of the door.

"Who is it?" The voice of Elliot asked.

I put the side of my head against the door so he could hear my quiet response better, "It's me, (y/n)."

The door opened and revealed Elliot wearing nothing but loose blue shorts and a white tank top, displaying his muscular arms and defined chest. My eyes widened and I blinked a few times, realizing that I should have expected him to be a bit underdressed since it's the middle of the night. I awkwardly cleared my throat and glanced at his amused expression.

"Uh did I wake you?" I asked.

Elliot shrugged and shook his head, "Not really. I couldn't fall asleep, probably because of the crazy day it's been." He chuckled.

I smiled and put a hand on my hip, "Well, do you want that company now? My shift isn't very exciting so I could use it too."

His eyes brightened and he nodded, opening the door all the way for me to step inside and then closing it after. I smirked as I stepped inside, knowing how annoyed Anakin would be with me.

Good, I know he has my best interest at heart but I don't want to be bossed around like a youngling.

I looked around the room and saw some clothes on the bed that Elliot probably borrowed since he didn't bring any. The walls and ceiling were a dark shade of indigo and the bed was just all white. There was one wooden nightstand with a lamp that was currently turned on, and I also noticed his holo-communicator pad on the nightstand as well.

"Come sit." Elliot sat down on the side of the bed and patted at a spot next to him. I sat down next to him and tapped my fingers on my knees. Now that I'm here I don't really know what to do. I turned my head in Elliot's direction and saw that he was already looking at me and smiling.

I laughed awkwardly and decided to start the conversation, "So....what's it like to be the Head of State? Is it a stressful job?" I didn't like small talk but it's better than sitting in silence and waiting for the other person to say something.

He chuckled and shook his head, "It's not typically stressful, aside from today. I trained my whole life to have this position, and even though it was scary at first, I grew to love it. I adore all of my people and try to lead them as best as I can."

Hearing him say that made me happy, because the galaxy needed kind and committed leaders, especially during this war.

I smiled and nodded, "That's good to hear. I'm glad that you care so much for your people."

He reached over to my hand that was on one of my knees and put his over it. "I will always care for as many people as possible, until my last breath."

I nodded and he took his hand off of mine. We continued to talk about random things for another half hour, and I was starting to get bored again. He excused himself to go use the washroom and I sighed while still sitting on the bed. Elliot was a great guy and all but he just didn't have a lot of spark. What am I even trying to accomplish by being here? First I just wanted to annoy Anakin since he was being weird, and I was taking a risk by being in here with Elliot because if someone saw us together like this, then it would cause gossip about a Jedi being unprofessional. I considered just going back to my spot in the hallway and forgetting about whatever I was trying to achieve, when my thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the force trying to connect with me. But I instantly recognized the connection and knew who it was.

"Where are you? Why aren't you at your post?"

A slight smirk tugged at my lips. I guess I was gonna continue this after all.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" I replied, trying to tick him off some more.

"(y/n) this isn't funny. Come out, now."

I rolled my eyes and sighed. "Fine."

Just as I stood up to leave, Elliot came out of the washroom with a toothbrush in his hand. "Hey, where are you going?"

I walked over to him and stood by the door. "I should actually go now. It's Anakin's turn to guard you."

His expression fell for a moment but then he smiled again, "Well, I enjoyed the time we spent together. It's only been a day but I feel like I've known you forever, you're so easy to talk to." He leaned forward and kissed my cheek, making my eyes widen in surprise.

"Good night." He smiled at me one more time and turned to go back to the washroom. Wanting to get out of here faster, I quickly opened the door and ran down the halls to get to my quarters. I expected to see Anakin lurking in the halls but he was surprisingly nowhere in sight.

I opened the door to my room and quickly spun around to shut it. I leaned my forehead against it and took a deep breath. Did that really just happen? I didn't think Elliot would do that. Thinking about him kissing my cheek made me more uncomfortable than I already was after he did it. But I felt bad for basically using him to provoke Anakin, since he was a really nice guy. Hopefully I didn't lead him on the wrong way by deciding to spend time with him like that.

I sighed and turned around, bumping into something tall.

"What the..."

I backed up into the door and saw Anakin, who was glaring at me with his arms crossed. My eyes widened in surprise, I didn't even sense that he was here because I kept thinking about all the weird stuff that's happened tonight. But then I tilted my head and smiled innocently.

"Anakin, to what do I owe this pleasure?" I said in a mock formal tone.

His posture and expression never changed as he continued to tower over me, not saying anything or moving at all. I chewed the inside of my cheek awkwardly and took in the sight of him. Even though Anakin technically looked the same as usual, it all felt different tonight. The way his black robes enhanced the dark aura he possessed, and how his blue eyes perfectly complimented his messy blonde hair, was so compelling. My mind went back to the place that I didn't want it to, the place I've been trying to forget.

"Why did you do the exact opposite of what I told you?"

His question startled me and my cheeks became hot since he most likely was listening to my thoughts. I didn't know what to say this time so I just lamely shrugged and walked past him to my bed. I was starting to get tired, so he could take the rest of the night shift if he was still so insistent on it.

But he grabbed my arm and pulled it roughly so that I spun around.

"I wasn't done talking to you." He growled.

I ripped my arm out of his grip and scoffed, "I didn't listen to you because you're not the boss of me. And besides, Elliot was a much more pleasant person to be around unlike someone I know." Deciding to go further, I added, "He was even gentlemanly enough to give me a kiss on the cheek before I left."

Anakin's eyes blazed with fury at my words, and I felt a tinge of satisfaction for a moment. I had ticked him off, which was my main goal since the night had started. I know that as a Jedi, and even in general, that it was cruel and immature to do something like that. But this situation excited me, and I couldn't help myself.

"(y/n), you have to stop this now. You know you can't get close to him like that." He took a step towards me which caused me to take a step back.

I laughed in disbelief, and was finally done with his petty attitude.

"What even is your problem? Ever since we left Corellia you've been an ass the entire time. Why are you so against me being near Elliot? And don't say it's because I need to stay focused or any other crap excuse."

He hesitated and was obviously conflicted, as if he wanted to do something but didn't at the same time.

"Because I....." Anakin looked at me like I was supposed to understand what he was trying to say. But I didn't and I was getting more impatient by the second.

"Answer me!" I yelled while roughly shoving his chest. But a look of urgency appeared in his eyes as he stepped closer to me and grabbed my face in his hands. "What are you—"

I didn't finish my sentence because he crashed his lips into mine, making my eyes shoot wide. All the emotions from the very first night came flooding back in an instant, and it was both thrilling and terrifying at the same time. My muscles relaxed as I got lost in the kiss and my legs started to tremble, Anakin's right hand leaving my face to wrap his arm around my waist, holding me closer to him to deepen the kiss. I put my free hand into his soft hair and gripped it tightly, causing him to grunt in pleasure.

He grabbed my hips with both of his hands and pulled them against his, then brought his lips down to my neck.

"You're....mine." He mumbled softly between kisses, his breath tickling my neck and sending a jolt of rapture to my core. His kisses made their way to my jaw; his lips claiming every part of me that they touched. I moaned softly and nodded, using my other hand to squeeze his shoulder. His assertiveness once again gave me butterflies and made my whole body feel like jelly, and I wanted to verbally respond but I found myself unable to. I wanted this—an intimacy I had never before experienced—to last forever.

Whatever short lived efforts we tried to accomplish before was long gone now, and nothing would ever be the same between us. The thought scared me but I just wanted to focus on this moment right now, and not what might happen in the future. I completely let down all my walls for Anakin and accepted the fact that I had feelings for him; feelings that were bigger than just friendship.

"Wait, Anakin." I managed to say, breathlessly. He brought his head up and looked at me in confusion. I went on, "What does this mean for us, now? We can't go back from here and we've crossed the line twice."

He shook his head, "I don't know, (y/n). But my feelings have been all over the place since that first night and now I know that I feel for you as more than a friend. I don't know how or why this all happened so fast, but it's been the main thing on my mind and I don't want it to leave."

He took a deep breath and leaned his forehead against mine, keeping his hands on my hips. I thought back to all those adventures we had as younglings, padawans, and Jedi Knights. Now here we are, being the most intimate with each other that we've ever been in our lives. All because one night I was drunk and way more emotional than usual.

I cupped his face with my hands and looked into his eyes, "Anakin, I don't want this to stop either but we have to think about the other Jedi, and how we're going to do this." He nodded and grabbed my hands with his own, "We can sneak around as much as possible. It will be difficult but I think it's worth a try. I can't keep myself away from you. I care about you and don't want to lose you as a friend or girlfriend."

I chuckled and raised my eyebrows, "Girlfriend, huh?"

He smiled and rolled his eyes, "Should I call you 'friend who I like to kiss'?" I laughed and shook my head.

"I would love to be your girlfriend, if you'll be my boyfriend." I looked to him expectantly, feeling my cheeks flush.

Anakin nodded and looked up and down at my body intently, a smile forming at his lips, "Now, where were we?"

I giggled and grabbed his hand, leading him to my bed. He chuckled at my giddiness and followed along. I pulled him in front of me and pushed him onto the bed, climbing on top of him. I didn't hesitate as I leaned down and kissed him again, reveling in how his lips tasted and felt on mine. He rested his hands on my thighs as I sat on his stomach, rubbing circles on them with his thumbs. I sighed happily into his lips and laid down on his chest, wrapping my arms around his neck and resting my head under his chin. He rubbed my back with one of his hands, his fingers sending electric pulses through my nerves.

"I didn't expect this to feel so right. And I definitely didn't think I'd be in this situation with you, of all people." He mumbled.

I knew what he meant, and I felt the same way. But I was in my playful mood again and decided to tease him, "Well, if you expected so low of me then maybe I'll just go back to Elliot's room." I threatened, pretending to be offended.

Anakin moved his arm down and wrapped it around my waist protectively, "Don't even think about it." He chuckled into my hair, catching onto my joke.

I laughed into his chest and kept my arms around his neck. It still felt a little weird to be doing this with my life-long best friend, but I have faith that we'll get used to it with time. I moved my head up to look at him.

"I know that this is going to be difficult, but let's just enjoy the moment while we have it."

He hummed in response and began to rub my back softly, making me tired again. I closed my eyes and laid my head back on his chest when suddenly, there was a big crash and the sound of Elliot calling out for help down the hall.

(a/n): Okay SOOO this chapter took a very spicy turn hehehe