Vale's P.O.V.

"Kenobi! Drop!"

Obi-Wan drops to the ground and I spin away as a blast flies past me. Turning to face the droid that shot near us, I wave my hand. Using the force, I pull him toward us as Obi-Wan stands back up. He slices him in half as I pull the droid toward me. I point at him, about to snap at him for killing the droid I was planning to kill, when he shouts a few yards away.

"V, your left!"

Without looking, I spin my orange light saber behind me and block a blast shot coming my way. I tilt my head and raise an eyebrow his way, only to make him roll his eyes and shake his head. He turns to attack another droid coming his way and I turn, throwing my saber in the direction a droid shot at me from. It slices his head off and I bring it back to me using the force. Glancing back at Obi-Wan, I see him fighting off one droid with three closing in on him.

Racing over to him, I jump into a spin and land right behind the three droids. With one swift move, I cut them all in half just as Obi-Wan stabs the other one. We glance around us breathlessly. There aren't anymore droids in our range but it won't be like that for long. Walking towards me, Kenobi catches his breath while reminding me.

"Master should be here any minute now."

"That was ten minutes ago, Kenobi." I argue with him tiredly about our situation, "We can't just stay out here like sitting dice."

"This is where he said he'd pick us up."

"And I said we all should stay together."

"They'd spot us in a second with we all stay together."

"Um... Hello?" I speak up dramatically while waving around the destroyed droids. "Take a look around us. They did spot us."

"Vale... Please."

Obi-Wan groans while rubbing his forehead in distress. We're on a system the Jedi Council thought wanted to join the Republic. However, this planet had no intentions of joining but trying to capture one of us for the benefit of the Separatists. So here we are in the middle of nowhere waiting for Qui-Gon to steal our ship back and pick us up.

I argued we all need to stay together but Qui-Gon thought otherwise because together is too big of a group. I secretly think it's because they don't believe I'd be quiet enough to sneak into the hangar. Jokes on them. I've been sneaking from place to place my whole life, starting with Naboo.

"Perhaps, if we lay down..." I mumble while plopping onto my butt and laying on my back in the dirt. "... And pretend to be dead, no more droids will show up."

"You aren't serious..." Obi-Wan sighs while glancing away from the sky. He's been searching for our ship but when he sees me laying on the ground his mouth drops, "Jesus, Vale. You're ridiculous, you know that?"

"Not as ridiculous as wanting to split up." I point out defensively while folding my arms on my back, "When has splitting up ever helped?"

"Since you step with your heel- we got company."

Obi-Wan's tone turns serious as he steps over me and unhinges his blade. Lifting my head, I see four Droideka spinning in our direction along with battle droids. Jumping to my feet, I stand beside Obi-Wan and lift my saber in my defence stance. As they get closer, I lean into Obi-Wan and whisper.

"I bet you wish we stayed together now-"

"Fine, Vale. You win." Obi-Wan snaps while turning his head to glare at me. "We would've been fine if we stayed together. We'll stay together next time. Now, can we fight them? Together?"

"That's all I wanted to hear."

I smirk at him proudly before swinging my saber as I watch them get closer. They blast at us and we easily block them. They come closer and we end up backing up, not wanting to be in the center of the droids. I notice them cage us in and put my back to Obi-Wan as we defend them off. Just as they form a circle around us, we hear a sound from the sky and I peer up. It's our ship we travelled on to get here. I can hear Kenobi sigh in relief as the ship comes lower to the ground. We hear the ramp go down and without a word, Kenobi and I slowly move toward it while blocking the blasts.

When we're close enough to the ramp, I stab and slicing the surrounding droids. I hear Qui-Gon call out to us and Obi-Wan shouts back to him. However, I keep my eyes on the droids coming into my vicinity. I'm about to kill one more and finally dip onto the ramp when an arm wraps around my waist. Just as I go to stab the droid, the arm yanks me back, saving the droid. I fall into someone's chest as my feet stubble onto the metal ramp. Without glancing back, I know it's Obi-Wan; I've felt his chest enough times to when I'm against it.

With the arm still around my waist, I lean back into his chest as we fly up from the ground. I duck from shots coming toward us. When we're high enough up, I peek up to find Obi-Wan holding me and the pole to the ramp. I hear the ramp moving up, and Obi-Wan shuffles us back. When we're safe enough to let go of the ramp's pole, I ask with a cocky tone.

"So, what did we learn on this mission?"

"To stay together." Obi-Wan sighs while sliding his arm away from my waist, "Happy now?"

"Ask me again when we leave this system."

I answer with a shrug of my shoulders, but my lips hold a smile that shows happiness. We walk side by side into the ship just as the ramp closes. Qui-Gon's in the pilot's seat speaking to Mac Windu in a hologram. We hear him discussing what happened on our time here, causing both Obi-Wan and I to send one another a look. Coming into the front room, Obi-Wan sits in the co-pilot's seat and I sit in the passengers. We sit quietly, waiting for the call to end, or at least hear where we're being sent off to next.

It's been nine years since joining the Jedi Order. I've gotten used to how much plans change. Whenever we're out on a mission, it usually lasts for months because one mission ends ups being four. At the moment, we've been out in space for a month and a half from mission after mission. I can sense Obi-Wan's ready to see his bedroom in Coruscant. I've been ready, though. For someone who's twenty-three, I'd expect Obi-Wan to want to be back in his own bed for weeks now.

My ears perk up when I hear Qui-Gon and Mace Windu's conversation end. Our Master glances at us just before pressing a few buttons on the ship and flying us into space. He puts in the coordinates for the next destination and checks for other ships around us. When he finds no threats in our path, Qui-Gon relaxes and speaks up, "We're heading back to Coruscant, but we have to make a stop for fuel. There's a system nearby that we can get fuel without unwanted company. By time we get there though, it'll be nightfall so we'll stay the night. You both did well today."

Obi-Wan and I smile in response before glancing at each other. Qui-Gon turns back around and leans back in his chair. I sense he's drained and needs his sleep before seeing the council in person. No doubt, Obi-Wan's happy with just knowing we have a few days to rest. I'm just content we'll have a bed to sleep on tonight.

~That Night~

"Vale, I can hear your chattering."

"I can hear your complaining."

I snap back at him on my old matt, clenching the surrounding blanket. We arrive at the planet that we're getting fuel from and where we're staying the night. Only problem is; the planet is a winter system. Something our Master didn't mention and we all only have one blanket each to sleep with. Not to mention we're still sleeping on the ship on the thin matts that every ship holds. Qui-Gon's out searching for a place to get fuel, so next morning we can get it and go. I'm tempted to take his blanket from his matt but I rather not have him come back and wake me up for it. If I could even fall asleep.

"It's not that bad..." Obi-wan mumbles from his matt as he tries to fall asleep, "Think of something else."

I groan lightly from where I'm laying and glance behind my back to find him laying on his side without an ounce of shivering. Peeking around the ship, I try to find anything else to cover myself. I'm already wearing two robes and one is Obi-Wan's. It makes me think men just don't get cold. Taking one more glimpse at Obi-Wan, I lay my head back on the matt and clench my teeth. As if sensing my discomfort, Obi-Wan speaks up again.

"... V... Come here."

My head pops up, confused at his request, but after a second, I see him lift his blanket. Silently offering me to come in it. Standing up with my blanket around me, I shuffle to him. I find him blinking up at me tiredly, with his blanket open, letting the cold air in. Getting on my knees, I crawl under the blanket facing him. He lays the blanket over me with his arm around me. His body heat instantly hits me, and I can't help but scoot closer. My hands are between our chests and I curl into him.

Laying my head down underneath his, I feel my body relax and soak up with warmth. Not a moment later, I become more selfish and raise my legs to be between his so they can warm up. I lean my head more underneath the cover so only my eyes and forehead are out in the open. Obi-Wan's breathing softy and his eyes are closed but I know he's not completely asleep yet. Trying to think of anything else than the temperature, like Obi-Wan said, I speak up quietly.

"Remember when I forced you to dance?... A few years ago, it was at Datoonie-"

"Yes, I remember." Obi-Wan answers huskily, letting me know he's trying to fall asleep. Glancing down at this chest and thinking about that night, I babble. "Well, that night... Well, I just remember you saying you have fun times with me and I was thinking now-"

"Yes, Vale?"

"Is this one of those moments... Or at least today?" I sigh and picking at his robe tiredly as I think out loud, "I just can never tell when you're enjoying my company."

"I enjoyed our time together today. Even though you were pushier than usual." Obi-Wan confesses and I can feel him smiling in amusement from above my head, "And yes, I'd consider this one of those moments."

Biting my bottom lip, I smile and move my head closer to his chest. Closing my eyes, I mentally think about good times we'd both consider fun. Remembering the time we spent on the beach as a training exercise, I picture myself there. Practicing my stances in the water ocean with him, wrestling with him in the sand, eating our dinner side by side and watching the sunset. Feeling myself drift off with the memories of us on the beach, I hear a faint voice come from Obi-Wan.

"That's a good memory too."

~Days Later~

"Come in!"

I shout to the person on the other side of my bedroom door. Currently, I'm packing my bag for another mission. We plan to go to Mandalore to help keep the Separatists at bay from Kalevala. In the debriefing, it's stated Mandalorians are vigorous warriors. However, the Separatists are about to take over Kalevala, which is crucial for the Mandalorians. Qui-Gon stated we'll be there for a time being to protect their duchess and Kalevala until it's secure enough to leave. We've only been home for five days, but all the other Jedi are currently in other systems fighting for their freedom.

"Hey, Vale." Obi-Wan comes into my room casually before flopping down into my bed. "Almost ready?

"Yea, I just got to pack a few more things." I confess while zipping up my bag and turning to face him, "What's up?"

Kenobi shrugs while relaxing onto my bed beside my bag. He watches me move around my room to grab a few trinkets and shove them into the bag's pockets. It should annoy me, he's just quietly watching me, but I usually do the same thing in his room when I'm bored before a mission. However, I do sense something on his mind that he wants to tell me. Glancing at him suspiciously, I wait for him to decide to tell me or not. Obi-Wan's eyes continue to follow me as I grab my bag and toss it beside my front door. Coming back to face him, I find uncertainty in his gaze.

"Just tell me, Kenobi." I sigh while sitting down on my bed beside him. Peering down at his laying posture, I roll my eyes and point out. "I'm going to find out eventually... Do I need to enter your mind-"

"I rather you not, Vale." Obi-Wan responses quickly at my suggestion, which makes me wander what's in his mind even more. Tilting my head, I send him a patient expression and he sighs while sitting up straight. "I overheard Mace Windu and our Master talking..."

"What were they talking about this time?" I groan as ideas pop into my head. "I should go back to Naboo? We need more training? Oh my god, did they find out I put a crack in the marble floor? I moved the rug over it just like you said-"

"No, no." Obi-Wan shakes his head while rubbing the back of his neck nervously. "Master Windu was suggesting taking you as his padawan."

"What..." I whisper and stiffen my shoulders, "Why?"

"Windu admitted that you've shown major improvement and it might be better to have someone train you one on one..." Obi-Wan explains sheepishly, "Instead of Qui-Gon training both of us."

"I'm only showing improved because I have both of you. If I become Windu's apprentice, he'll find out in an instant I haven't grown out of my mistakes!" I snap in panic, realizing what could happen to me. Stand up and pacing in front of Kenobi, I ask in fear. "How did our Master react?"

"He appeared like he was thinking it over..." He answers with regret what that he might actually consider it. Letting out a breath, Kenobi points out like it's not far-fetched. "Everyone knows our Master has a full plate because he has two Padawans. I've never seen a Master take on two Padawans before, until us..." Watching me pace, he sighs at my reaction. "Though, that was the only way the council agreed to your training... Was by him taking you on as a Padawan too."

"I... I don't want another Master, Obi-Wan." I state in anger while thinking about the day Qui-Gon took me under his wing, "The entire council, including Windu, disapproved of me joining because of my age... Saying I would be way behind than the rest of my age."

"Things have changed since then, V." Obi-Wan defends and I can sense him thinking about my first day here until today, "You've improved and now are on the same status as the rest of the students your age."

"Only because I had you!" I snap in frustration at him, not understanding. "If I don't have you, then I'm going to fall behind for my age."

"No, you won't. Come on, V." Obi-Wan snorts while standing up and coming to rest a hand on my shoulder. "You're excellent with a saber and powerful with the force. The only thing you'll have to worry about is not getting in trouble by the council. I have faith in you, have faith in yourself."

"Then why were you distressed to tell me just a second ago?" I question while raising a single eyebrow at him, "I could sense you were unsettled about it."

"My emotions on it don't concern to your Skillset."

"What is concerning you, then?"

I frown as I try to understand why he's upset about overhearing their conversation. His hand drops from my shoulder as he sighs. Noticing his cheeks growing a shade of pink, I watch him turn to the side, blocking my view from his face. Growling at his action, I walk around him and ask impatiently for his answer.

"Tell me, Kenobi. I'm going to think about it the rest of the day if you don't... I would tell you if it was the other way around."

"I'm just concerned about..." Obi-Wan speaks up in almost an embarrassed tone before waving his hand, "Honestly, Vale. It's irrelevant to your situation." Walking past me and heading to my front door, he adds. "I just wanted to give you a head's up, I'll see you in-"

"Obi-Wan Kenobi!" I interrupt him in shock. He's trying to leave without telling me. He's almost to the door when I stride to him and jump on his back. Wrapping my arm around his neck and linking my legs around his waist, I pull his arm away from my door's keypad, demanding. "You don't get to drop a bomb like that one me and leave! Tell me what's freaking worrying you or I'll tell Windu you were ease dropping- You don't you think I'll accidentally kill Windu, do you?!"

"Vale, for god's sake!" Obi-Wan grits out while stumbling back from the extra weight on his back. He balances us before he falls back and tries to get me to let go of his arm, wanting to open my door. I feel him trying to get me to let him go, but I tighten my arm around his neck, forcing him to bend back more. Gasping, he tumbles back and we fall onto my bed with his back on top of me. Trying to get out of my arm hold, Obi-Wan spits out, "Fine! Fine, alright!"

I loosen my grip on him, and he takes in a deep breath of air. I relax my legs around him while he sits up in my lap. He rubs his neck, coughing lightly as he tries to calm down his breathing. I raise an innocent eyebrow, patiently waiting for him to answer my question. Glancing behind him to catch my eyes, Obi-Wan sighs tiredly while saying in a faint tone.

"I'm concern... That I... I wouldn't see you anymore."

"What..." I whisper with a smile grin as I sit up behind him, "That's what you're bothered about?"

"Well, I not now." He states with annoyance at how I manhandled him, "After what you just did, I probably won't miss you in the slightest."

"No, you will." I nod with a shit-eating grin as I wrap my arms around him and tease dramatically in a singing voice. "... Because you won't get to see me..."

"That's enough." Obi-Wan growls while standing up and slipping out of my embrace. Grinning ear to ear, I notice pinkness coming back to his cheeks. He walks to the front door and I jump off my bed and hurry toward him, singing. "Obi-Wan's going to miss me when I'm gone."

"Okay, Vale. I get it."

Obi-Wan mumbles, embarrassedly while striding out of my room. Grabbing my bag, I jog out of my room and come up beside him. He doesn't glance my way; he keeps looking ahead of him in the hall as if I'm not here. My smirk doesn't fade, even though he's not acknowledging me. Wrapping my arm around his shoulders, I speak up proudly while peering at the surrounding people.

"Don't fret, Kenobi. I'll miss you too, but probably just not as much as you would."

"Mhm..." He hums as we walk toward the hall his room's on. I sense he feels humiliated by his confession. I know I'm only making it worse, but it makes my whole situation way better than before. Just knowing Kenobi would miss me makes me feel like I've done something right. I've gotten this man who used to see me as a burden to miss me if I ever left his side. That's an accomplishment all on its own to me. As I follow him to his room, he finally speaks up in boring tone. "Why are you following me, Vale?"

"I'm accompanying you to your room." I state with a smirk that just can't fall, "I don't want you to miss me too much..."

"Oh, yeah?" Obi-Wan finally peers down at me with an eyebrow raised. He slings his arm over my arm around him and wraps it around my shoulders as we walk together. Leaning his head near mine, he mutters with his own smile forming. "Or maybe you just don't want me to realize I won't miss you when you're gone."

"Hm... Let's just agree to disagree."

"Alright, just for your sake."

"Whatever you need to tell yourself, Kenobi..."