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(Y/n)'s POV
After telling Anakin about the interaction Josie and I had with Andres and his friend, he was silent. His brows were furrowed, his forehead was creased, and his crystal eyes were gazing past me like I wasn't there. The only sounds that preluded my ears were the small amount of cars that would pass by. Each time I saw a pair of headlights, I would check the model, and pray it wasn't them.

Luckily it never was.

I called Anakin's name multiple times, but he never once looked at me or gave me any indication that he was listening to me. He was too lost inside of his mind as he thought over everything I told him.

For the life of me, I couldn't tell how he was feeling. Wether he was scared, like me, or calm, or anxious, or angry — his silence was impossible to read.

But I had a question that I desperately needed him to answer, "Ani," I gently pushed his shoulder for the third time and his eyes finally snapped to mine, "Should I be worried?" I asked in a nervous tone. My voice almost cracking from how scared this situation made me.

I wasn't scared for me, I was scared for him. I don't know how I would be able to cope if they did anything to him.

After a few seconds, he gently grabbed my hands and brought one of them up so he could kiss the back of it, "No," He shook his head, "Andres doesn't mess with those who leave him and his little friends alone. Creating unnecessary drama is not their forte - it draws too much unwanted attention." He squeezed my hands as he attempted to soothe my nerves, "He probably got nervous when he saw me getting close with the daughter of a cop. But as long as he knows I've been keeping my mouth shut — he shouldn't bother us again."

"Shouldn't?" I echoed with a raised brow, exhaling a nervous breath, "Meaning it's still possible."

"Won't," He corrected with confidence. His hold on my hands tightened as he pulled them to his chest so I could feel his calm heart beat, "I'm not worried, so you have no reason to be worried either. I'm not talking or even attempting to rat on him, so he has no reason to bother you or me again." He let go of my hands and pulled me into a secure hug. I laid my head onto his chest as he wrapped his arms around me, "I'm so sorry you and Josie had to go through that, I can only imagine how scared you must've been," He kissed the top of my head as he sighed. A sigh that measured high with guilt, "I'll understand if you don't want to see me anymore."

I pushed myself away from his hold and shot him a confused glare, "Why would you think I don't want to be with you anymore?"

He slowly dropped his gaze to the floor with a shameful expression, "Gangs are a serious matter (y/n), not to mention they're dangerous," He explained, "And I know none of this is what you signed up for when you decided to be with me—"

I cut him off when I closed the distance between us and pressed my lips to his while cupping his face. I didn't even care about the dust or dirt or whatever the hell he has on his face. I just wanted to show him that it takes a lot more than a few run ins with some gang members to scare me away.

I am a cops daughter after-all, and I'm a lot tougher than I look.

He kissed me back almost instantly and ran his hands through my hair, and it didn't take long for the moment to get heated. But since we were out in the open, we had to display some sort of self-control. So, much to my reluctance, I ended the kiss, but our faces remained close together.

"Nothing is going to keep me away from you," I whispered as I gazed lovingly into his eyes. The way this man makes me feel, I can't even put it into words — I just know he's my soulmate, "If you say we have nothing to worry about, then I believe you. I trust your judgement." I assured him.

Andres did seem pleased with all of my responses, so I could just be over-reacting for nothing — which isn't something new.

His smile widened as relief flashed across his features, "Thank god because I was already thinking about what snacks I was going to eat my feelings away with if you did leave me," He joked, causing me to chuckle, which he interrupted when he pressed his lips to mine again. But the passionate kiss only lasted for a few moments before he backed away, "I love you." He dotingly caressed my cheek with his thumb.

Electricity sparked across my skin at every location there was contact between us — signaling our connection that was growing stronger the more we were together.

"I love you too," I smiled and my heart raced with anticipation as the distance between us began to close once more. But to both of our dismay, we didn't get to share another embrace due to being interrupted by Rex's shouting.

"Kin!" He yelled as he aggressively pushed the door to his shop open. It slammed against the side of the building and Rex stomped towards us, "Did you know Piett has been fondling my little sister?" Both of our eyes widened as we looked at each other.

Oh shit she told him. But why now? She always said she'd tell him on one of their brother-sister outings when they go and get ice cream or some other kind of dessert together. She says it's when he seems the happiest and figured that'd be the perfect time.

Unless he didn't find out from her, which means someone else just spilled the beans.

Anakin and I broke apart and he awkwardly cleared his throat as he faced his friend, "What, no way. That is news to me." He lied, a bit horribly I might add.

Rex stopped in front of us and crossed his arms, all while his eyes narrowed, "Don't play dumb Kin, I know about your little double dates. How could no one tell me about this and I had to find out from Maul of all people?"

Well that solves my earlier theory.

Anakin groaned in annoyance with a heavy eye roll, "Maul," He mumbled under his breath just as both Piett and Josie ran outside.

"Rex I'm sorry we didn't tell—" Josie tried to speak but Rex held his arm out in her direction with a glare.

"Just stop," He shook his head, appearing to be angrier than any of us thought he'd be.

Piett took a step forward with an nervous look in his eyes, "I swear I'm not playing with her feelings or using her for anything," He pleaded his case to Rex who was now staring in his direction with an unreadable expression, "I love her."

Josie turned her head in Pietts direction with wide eyes, "You what?"

Piett met Josie's eyes and even from where I was standing, I could see the love in them and hear the pure emotion in his words, "I love you Jo, how could I not?" He chuckled as he brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, "You're beautiful, and funny, and so damn feisty." His smile widened, as did hers.

Tears were in her eyes, "I love you too Pee."

He instantly laughed as he dropped his hand down to his side, "I'm begging you to stop calling me that."

She shook her head with a laugh of her own as she cupped his cheeks, "No, you're stuck with it for as long as you're stuck with me."

They were about to kiss, but the clearing of Rex's throat stopped them and gained all of our attention, "It's not even that you two are dating that upsets me, I'm happy that Josie has finally found a guy that I believe is actually worth her time," He said which surprised us all, "I'm upset because I found out from Maul instead of from you two," He pointed between both Josie and Piett, and both of their expression fell into one of guilt, "And judging by the fact that you're already saying 'I love you' means this has been going on behind my back for quite some time. I thought our relationships had more trust than that, but I guess I was wrong." He attempted to storm past Josie to go back into the building.

But his little sister quickly stepped into his path, "Rex, I thought you'd be angry and I just didn't know how to tell you. I swear I was going to."

"Why would I be angry? Piett is my friend and a good person, he would've had my blessing from the start," He explained and I could see the guilt in her expression grow, "What makes me angry is the amount of times you have both lied to me these past couple of weeks or months, or I don't know how long this has been going on," He placed his hand on her shoulder and moved her out of his way; causing her to stumble to the side, "Just go home, all of you, I'll talk to you at home Jo." He walked back into the building and slammed the door shut.

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"You alright?" I asked sincerely as I parked my car in front of Josie's house. I turned my gaze to her, and she had her head resting against the window with a somber expression.

She slowly nodded, "Yeah, I just feel so bad for hurting his feelings," She sighed as she lifted her head up and looked at me, "Other than you, he's my best friend and he's right—I should have told him a long time ago." She lazily gripped the handle and pulled it so she could open the door, "Thank you for bringing me home, I know I'm probably taking time away from Anakin." She switched the subject and I took that as my hint of her no longer wanting to talk about it.

I smiled with a head shake, "You're fine, he said he had something to do first and that he was going to be at my window later tonight." I shrugged. He didn't tell me what it was he was planning to do, but he did ask that I wait up for him. He said he had something for me.

"Hot," She winked, "Make sure to be safe," She sung as she got out of the car. She didn't close the door right away, but instead bent down to peak at me through the opening, "Seriously though, I'm happy you two took that step. But don't get pregnant." She raised her brow as I'm sure she's remembering the one time I had a pregnancy scare with Clovis, thank god nothing came of it.

"Don't worry, we're safe." I assured her, which we were and will continue to be safe. I have a life plan and a baby would just screw it all up. I do want one someday, but not until I'm in my twenties, at the very least.

"Good, then Anakin can keep his balls," She teased as she slammed the door shut, "Love you!" She shouted through the window and blew me kiss, which I returned before driving away.

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Anakin's POV
I rode my motorcycle into the parking lot and stopped next to a familiar car before shutting off the engine.

As soon as the passenger side to the car opened, I got off of my bike and kicked the stand down so it wouldn't tip over, "Anakin Skywalker, it is so good to see you." The man who had gotten out of the car opened his arms and walked towards me, attempting to give me a hug.

I instantly backed away, "Don't touch me," I eyed Andres with disgust. Seeing him again after all this time, it wasn't sitting well with my stomach.

He found my reaction to be humorous and cackled, "So rude, and yet you're the one who asked me to meet you here."

I placed my hands in the pockets of my leather jacket, "Yes so I can tell you to stay away from my girlfriend. She doesn't know anything and I would like to keep the past in the past," I partially lied. But I had to, he couldn't know that she knows. I don't trust him not to try and do something to her or me, he's not very known for taking chances with someone he hardly knows.

Andres folded his arms as he looked me over, "I was just trying to help her out, she seemed to be having a bit of car trouble." He shrugged with a smirk, "Plus she's hot, you're one lucky man 'cause I would love to have a piece of that—"

I took one threatening step forward and the other men in the car all got out, preparing to defend their leader. It's pathetic that he needs them, "Just stay the hell away from her, in fact, stay the hell away from both of us." I spat boldly, but I wasn't scared. I knew he wouldn't do anything to me, not right here and now anyway. That's why I chose this spot, there's one small restaurant about twenty feet to the left of us, the lights were still on and there were guests inside. Guests which can easily see us through a large window.

Andres chuckled as he took a few steps towards me, "Are you threatening me Skywalker?" He asked with a head tilt.

"Look, I've done everything that you've asked of me, including keeping my mouth shut and going to jail," I pulled my hands out of my pockets, a cigarette was in one hand and a lighter was in the other, "Now all I want is to live my normal life in peace with my family and her." I placed the butt of the cig between my lips and lit the end. All this stress was making my nerves go haywire and this was my only solution.

After a few slow moments of silence, Andres nodded, "Alright Kinny, we'll leave her alone," He backed away towards the car, "But I'm also curious," He paused in his steps and anxiety was already cording through my veins. Of course he had something else to say and I knew it wasn't going to be good either, "Does she happen to know about your other little secret?"He asked and the infamous smirk returned, then he pointed at me, "You know which one I'm talking about, the one with the little discussion you and your friends had in the bakery all that time ago."

No, he can't know about that.

I shook my head, playing it cool as I exhaled the large puff of smoke from my lungs, "I don't know what you're talking about."

He began to laugh, as did the other two who were with him, "So I'm guessing she doesn't know; do you think she'll even want to be with you anymore when she finds out? I know I wouldn't, maybe that's when I'll make my move on her." He licked his lips as I balled my hand into a tight fist, fighting the urge to knock that smirk right off his face.

"We're done here," I took one last drag and exhaled the smoke before tossing the cigarette onto the floor and stepping on it. If I listen to him talk about my girl like that any longer, I'll lose it.

I kicked my leg over my bike and before I turned it on, I could hear him shouting towards me, "Aren't you curious to know how I know about that disgraceful conversation?" He asked, but I ignored him. I did want to know how he knew that, but at the same, getting away from him was at the top of my list right now, "Be careful with who you talk to Kinny, if I can find out about it so easily, so can she. It'd be a real shame for you if she did." And that was the last thing he said to me before their car sped off into the distance.

I stayed there on my bike, unmoving as I clenched the handle bars as tight as I could. That last statement, it sounded like a threat, like he was planning on her finding out.

I don't want to lose her, I love her.

But she would hate me.

"Fuck!" I got up from the bike and threw it to the ground in a fit of rage, cracking the side mirror.

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And I hope you liked it! And yay for Anakin getting his first POV! I held off on it for so long because his mind is not one I wanted you to get a peak into just yet(:
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