Title: Anakin's Education
Author: snootiegirl99
Disclaimer: No money is made from the writing or publishing of this story. All characters are owned by LucasFilms (and Disney). No copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Summary: At four different points in his life, Anakin talks with his Master about sex. From simple curiosity to a long-awaited proposition, sex is a topic that Anakin is thoroughly educated about. SLASH in last chapters.
Chapter 1
"Why do we have sex, Master?" Anakin asked out of the blue one afternoon when he and Obi-Wan happened to be in their quarters together.
Obi-Wan almost choked on his tea, "Why what, Anakin?"
"Why do Jedi have sex? They aren't allowed to love. And they aren't allowed to have families, so why?" Anakin's young face showed all the curiosity of an eleven-year old trying to make sense of adult life.
"Not all Jedi do, Anakin," Obi-Wan replied, hoping to return to his reading.
"Do you, Master?" Anakin asked again with total innocence of curiosity.
"I-" Obi-Wan stopped. He and Anakin had discussed sex as an academic exercise. But he had never asked for specifics about his Master's life before. We must be entering a new era, Obi-Wan thought.
"Ah, yes, I have in the past. But not since a certain young man has come to dominate all of my time," Obi-Wan said with great affection to alleviate any guilt Anakin might feel about his Master's curtailed sex life. "It's something that isn't essential to a Jedi's life."
Anakin jumped up and half ran, half stumbled into Obi-Wan's lap, dislodging the datapad to the floor. He flung his arms around his Master in a big bear hug. "I'm glad, Master. I don't want to share you with some girl!"
Obi-Wan did laugh at that. Girl, indeed.
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When Anakin was fourteen, the topic came up again. This time, Anakin was struggling with a particular situation.
"Master, may I speak to you about a private matter?" Anakin asked after arriving in the quarters from a particularly spirited sparring session.
Obi-Wan was still breathing a little heavy from the exercise. "As long as I can sit and drink something cool, Anakin," he replied with a smile.
Anakin brought Obi-Wan a glass of water and sat on the floor at his feet. He fidgeted with his fingers for a few minutes while Obi-Wan drank and sat and waited patiently.
"I have a problem," Anakin began, keeping his eyes on his hands. "There's this Padawan that I enjoy spending time with. But-" Now his eyes cut sharply up to Obi-Wan's, "Um, he's older than I am . . ." Anakin's voice trailed off.
"What's wrong with spending time with a senior Padawan? You can learn much from peers," Obi-Wan assured Anakin with a touch to his head.
Anakin took a deep breath, "No, I mean, I like spending time with him, being near him, having him look at me." Anakin raised his eyebrows and gave a little nod toward Obi-Wan, hoping he got the hint.
"Ah, yes, I've been waiting for this day. And you have questions about intimacy?" Obi-Wan ventured.
"Yes. How do you know when someone is interested in a sexual relationship with you, Master?" Anakin figured there was no reason beating about the bush for the answers he needed.
Obi-Wan stood up and removed his sweaty outer tunics, leaving just an undershirt on. He walked to the doorway of his bedroom and tossed the other clothing into the laundry. "Let's see," he mused. "He might just come out and ask you. He might ask you to spend special time with him, just the two of you. Or he might be even more subtle in his body language, brushing up against you or touching you more than others do. Have you noticed that at all?"
"I think so. What should I do, Master?" Anakin's voice almost had a pleading edge to it.
Obi-Wan walked back to his seat, sat down, and placed a hand on Anakin's shoulder. "I really don't think I can tell you what to do, Padawan. Trust your instincts. If the two of you are meant to develop a connection and move into a physical relationship, then it will happen. Just avoid attachment, Anakin," Obi-Wan just had to warn him.
"Thank you, Master," Anakin said with a small smile. "Master, do you think that I'm good looking? I mean, do you think someone else would be attracted to me?" Anakin had never shown interested in his own looks before. He didn't linger in the fresher in front of the mirror. He didn't have a vast collection of civilian clothing. In fact, Anakin regularly left their apartment in what could only be called complete dishevelment. This boy must be something special.
Obi-Wan smiled warmly. "You are a very attractive young man, Padawan. And you are caring, bright, fun, and enthusiastic. Anyone would be lucky to spend their free time with you. Just go slowly, young one."
Anakin gave Obi-Wan a radiant smile. "I will, Master. Thank you again. Dibs on the fresher!" The boy jumped up and ran into the room, shedding clothing as he went.
"Your mess, Padawan!" Obi-Wan shouted after him. He heard Anakin laughing behind the closed door.
The young Master shook his head at his impulsive young man. Yes, you become more attractive every day, Anakin. I hope that this first experience is positive for you.