Like Master, Like Padawan
Chapter Three
Ahsoka didn't realize it, but not only did her master see and understand the look she and Lux shared, but also Rex and the other Jedi; she also didn't realize how strong Rex's feelings were for her. Now the clone captain was hurt and jealous, wishing he could be the one Ahsoka looked at that way, but he knew that she never would, and that realization hit him like a blaster shot to the heart. The pain of that fact was inconceivable and unbearable, but to him, as long as she was happy, he was happy, despite the ache in his heart.
In the previous x-ray, the clone medic had noticed strange anomalies near the surface of her leg injury as well as deeply imbedded in her leg. After further examination an evaluation, the anomalies were identified as shards of stone and pieces of branches that had been deeply buried into her flesh by the force of the fall. Lux was with Ahsoka when she was informed that she would have to have surgery to remove the objects. Ahsoka felt a small spark of fear and worry flicker inside of her as she blindly reached out to Lux and took his hand for support and comfort, lacing her fingers with his.
Lux squeezed her hand reassuringly as he moved closer to her and pressed his shoulder against hers. Ahsoka looked up at him, and Lux smiled encouragingly as he commented quietly, "It'll be okay, Ahsoka...There's no need to be afraid..." A mischievous spark flashed in Ahsoka's stormy blue eyes as she gave a small smile and stated, "I'm a Jedi...We're not afraid of anything..." Lux chuckled softly and kissed her forehead as he replied, "Whatever you say, darling. Whatever you say."
Ahsoka smirked, but she couldn't help but shoot a wary look at the clone medic, fearing he would put the pieces together and figure out that she and Lux were in a relationship and would then tell her master, or even worse, the Council. The clone gave a small, amused smile, but his eyes shone with understanding as he dipped his head. Ahsoka gave a soft sigh of relief because she knew what he was trying to tell her through his actions: "It's okay. I won't tell."
After a few more minutes of letting the young, secret couple snuggle together, the medic stepped forward and informed, "Commander, you need to be prepped for surgery." He then turned to Lux and added, "You have to stay here, but once the surgery is over, I'll come back and show you to the room she will be in." Lux nodded thankfully as the medic informed them that he would be right outside that room and for Ahsoka to come out whenever she was ready.
The moment the door slid closed, Ahsoka turned to Lux and wrapped her arms tightly around his middle as she buried her face into his chest. Lux encircled his own arms around her and placed his head on top of hers with his chin resting in the dip between her two montrals as he whispered softly, "It'll be okay, darling...I promise..." Ahsoka pulled away to look up into his eyes as she smiled and moved up, pressing her lips against his.
Lux immediately pulled her closer as both of their eyes closed, and they snuggled closer together. They were unable to pull away, now lost in the kiss as it started to deepen, their tongues wrestling in each other's mouths. A knock came at the door, and Lux and Ahsoka instantly separated as they looked at the door briefly before turning back to each other. Ahsoka gently cupped Lux's cheek, tenderly caressing it with her thumb as she looked deep into his forest green eyes and whispered, "I love you, Lux..."
Lux smiled and pulled her closer, kissing her softly, before he murmured practically against her lips, "I love you too, Ahsoka...Now, let's go get this over with..." The nervousness returned to Ahsoka's eyes, but she nodded as Lux stood up and helped her to her feet. He led her out into the hall with her leaning against him as she limped along beside him. The medic dipped his head to Lux and offered to take Ahsoka as Lux hesitantly let the trooper wrap an arm around Ahsoka's middle to support her. Ahsoka's eyes locked with Lux's eyes, conveying an affection for each other that words could not describe.
"Come on, Commander," The medic commented, and Ahsoka took a deep breath and nodded as she reluctantly tore her gaze away from Lux's. She let the medic trooper lead her down the hall to the medical bay away from Lux as Lux sighed and leaned against the wall. He dropped the strong act as fear and worry coursed through him, and he took a deep, ragged breath.
Please, be okay...Please be okay, Ahsoka...I can't live without you...
Three hours later, the same medic clone from before came from the medical bay to find Lux sitting on the ground and leaning against the wall with his knees pulled up and his arms resting on his knees. Lux looked up at the trooper as he approached. He instantly jumped to his feet. His eyes glittered with fear and concern as he asked, "Is it over? Is she okay?"
The clone gave a small smile wen he saw the sincere concern in Lux's eyes as he nodded and replied, "She's fine. Here, follow me. I'll show you to her room. Just know, she is still under anesthetics." Lux nodded and eagerly followed the trooper as he turned and walked down the hallway to the medical bay.
The moment Lux saw Ahsoka lying on the hospital bed, his heart clenched, and his throat tightened, rendering him unable to speak. Thus, Lux walked wordlessly over to her side as the clone trooper left the room to give the boy time alone with his love. Lux sat down on the edge of the bed as grief and guilt overtook him and pulsed painfully in his heart.
Lux reached out and gently stroked Ahsoka's cheek with the back of his fingers as he murmured brokenly, "I'm so sorry, my lovely...I'm so sorry I let this happen to you...I should have protected you..." He lowered his head and closed his eyes. "It's all my fault..."
"Lux..." Ahsoka groaned softly, obviously still in pain, if not a little, as she stirred and slowly blinked open her eyes. Lux's eyes shot open as he raised his head and looked into her crystal blue eyes in surprise; he had thought that she wouldn't be awake for a while, but here she was, smiling drowsily but lovingly up at him. Ahsoka's eyes flashed playfully as she swallowed and asked teasingly, "A-Are...ahem...Are you just going to sit there and stare at me, Mr. Bonteri, or are you going to kiss me?"
Lux smiled and chuckled, happy to see Ahsoka was okay as he leaned down, pressing his lips against hers. Ahsoka smiled into the kiss and hummed happily as she leaned forward, both of them closing their eyes. Finally, after several minutes of thoroughly kissing, they leisurely separated as Lux pressed his forehead against hers and whispered softly, "You okay, darling?"
Ahsoka smiled and nodded as she replied, "Yeah...now..." Lux smiled and kissed her forehead as Ahsoka smiled happily up at him. A knock suddenly came at the door, and Lux pulled away from Ahsoka as Ahsoka sighed. Lux gave her an affectionate smile, but it quickly disappeared as the door slid open, and Anakin came into the room.
Ahsoka instantly brightened as she smiled and greeted, "Hello, Master." Anakin smiled as he walked over to stand beside her and replied, "Hey, Snips. How are you feeling?" Ahsoka smiled up at him an pushed herself up into a sitting position as she responded, "Sore and a little drowsy...but I'm okay." She then looked at Lux and smiled as she added, "Thanks to Lux." Her and Lux's eyes locked, and Lux gave a small smile, his eyes glowing with a tender affection, reflecting what Ahsoka's eyes held, immediately catching Anakin's attention. He'd recognize that look anywhere; it was the same look he and his secret wife Senator Padme Amidala shared when they looked at each other. It was a look of pure love and affection.
"Snips..." Anakin began, but he was cut off when Captain Rex called for him over the comlink in his wrist. He gave Ahsoka a look that said they would gave a talk later, and Ahsoka immediately understood the look as she swallowed nervously. Anakin stood up and commented, "I'll come back later to visit you. Okay, Snips?" Ahsoka smiled warmly and nodded as she replied, "Okay, Skyguy. See you later." Anakin couldn't help but smile as he left the room to go address the small problem Rex had alerted him to.
Ahsoka's eyes immediately went to Lux the moment the door closed behind her master as Lux smiled and leaned down, pressing his lips against hers. Ahsoka smiled into the kiss and leaned forward, placing a hand on his shoulder as she closed her eyes. Lux reluctantly pulled away before the kiss could become to heated as he pressed his lips against her forehead and mumbled against her skin, "I love you, Soka."
Ahsoka couldn't help it as a small giggle escaped her at the nickname he just gave her as she tipped her head back and kissed his lips. Ahsoka smiled when they separated as she looked up into hid deep forest green eyes and whispered, "I love you too, Luxie..." Lux chuckled as Ahsoka flashed him her signature half smile, a playful spark in her eyes.
"Luxie?" Lux questioned with an amused smile as Ahsoka grinned and pulled the blanket off herself, crawling into his lap. She placed her arms around his neck, crossing her wrists lazily as she pressed her forehead against his temple and replied, "Well, you called me Soka. It's only fair that I give you a nickname too. Why? Do you not like it?" Lux smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. He turned his head to kiss her cheek as he responded, "I love it, Ahsoka...because it's from you."
Ahsoka smiled and leaned forward, bringing her lips to his as they began to kiss. Lux placed his hands on her waist as Ahsoka took his face into her hands, pulling him closer. Ahsoka put her weight forward, accidentally making him fall backwards with her being pulled along with him as she leaned up to be able to look at him, supporting herself on her elbows. She smiled and laughed as she kissed him. Lux grinned and flipped them so he hovered above her on his elbows and knees as he pressed his forehead against hers.
Ahsoka giggled and encircled her arms around his neck as she pulled him closer. She didn't know where this playfulness she suddenly felt came from, but she did know that she was enjoying it and having fun. They began to kiss again as Ahsoka tangled her fingers in his dark brown hair. They soon separated as they snuggled together on the hospital bed, about to fall asleep. That is, until the door opened, and someone came into the room...
AUTHOR'S NOTE:MWAHAHAHA! Cliff hanger! I'm so evil! >:3
Yay! I finally typed it up! I've had the chapter finished for a while now, I've just had no chance to type it up. So how was it? I hoped you liked it cause I know I loved writing it! Idk what I'm gonna do for the next chapter, but I'll think of something! Thanks for reading! As always I wanted to give thanks to some people:
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