Obi-Wan came out of the Senate looking remarkable composed.
"Obi-Wan? Are you okay?"
"Not particularly."
"The Senate ruled in our favor, that doesn't make you happy?"
"No."
"You wanted to be blamed?" Anakin asked sadly. He could see it in Obi-Wan's face. He wanted his fears to be solidified. He wanted Anakin to see what he wasn't alone and they other people agreed with him.
"Yes."
"Obi-Wan, you – forget it, let's just go home. That's enough questions for tonight."
"You can still ask me questions."
"Not until this drug wears off. I'm not forcing you to answer anything."
They were silent until they got back to their room. Obi-Wan walked around uncertainly, unsure of what he should do. He didn't feel doing anything but sleeping, and it was far too early in the evening for that. Anakin did not seem to have the same reservations. He pulled Obi-Wan into the bedroom and quickly stripped to just the outmost layers of his tunic. Once Obi-Wan followed his example, Anakin tugged him down next to him on the bed and covered them both in several blankets.
"What I said today upset you, Anakin. I am sorry. I – it wasn't the truth."
"They gave you a truth serum."
Obi-Wan sat up. "It was true. But I know what you think of me. Have you ever thought I could be taking advantage of you? Or considered being with someone better suited for you?"
"No." Anakin propped himself up next to Obi-Wan. "I love you. I wouldn't consider someone else."
Obi-Wan smiled. "Exactly. You – what you think of me – is more than I deserve. I appreciate it, but I can't – I just do not believe it enough for it to be true for me. "
"You will." Anakin gathered Obi-Wan into his arms and lowered them back against the bed. Obi-Wan coiled the blankets more tightly around them and got as close as possible to Anakin, his head on Anakin's chest and one arm draped over his broad chest. "You deserve every wonderful thought. What would I do without you?"
"You would – "
" – sithspit. I forgot. You don't need to answer that."
"You would manage to find someone else, undoubtedly more fitting for you." Anakin started to protest and Obi-Wan quickly put a finger on lips. "And always miss me terribly and regret I was not there with you."
Anakin took Obi-Wan's hand and moved it back against his chest, kissing him on the forehead as he did so. "Now you are starting to get it. I love you."
"It is alright if you want to ask me something."
"No. I'm not going to invade your privacy like that. There are somethings I am sure you would rather not tell me."
"There is nothing I will hide from you, Anakin. I trust you."
Anakin smirked and brought a hand up to cup Obi-Wan's face. "You might regret saying that."
