EXT. BEACH - DAY
Ahsoka and Rex sit on the beach of a deserted planet, looking out at the water. Their ship lies behind them on the sand, smoking and clearly broken in places. Rex and Ahsoka sit next to each other, his arm around her shoulder, and her head leaning against his shoulder.
AHSOKA
It's so peaceful.
REX
Mhm.
(beat)
I guess we're stuck here.
AHSOKA
Yeah... I guess. Someone will find us, though.
Rex looks at Ahsoka and smiles, pulling her in closer.
REX
You're too important for the Jedi not to send a search party.
Ahsoka smiles.
AHSOKA
How long do you wanna bet until we're found?
REX
Hmm. Probably two or three days.
AHSOKA
That long? The files say where we were headed, and we're not far off.
REX
I'm not changing my guess.
AHSOKA
Well then, prepare to owe me... How much are we betting?
REX
If you win, I'll do anything you want. But just the one thing.
A sly smile creeps onto Ahsoka's face.
AHSOKA
Okay. Same.
They both go back to staring at the ocean again.
AHSOKA
What would you want me to do if you won?
REX
I don't know. Maybe...
Rex's voice gets really soft.
REX
A romantic dinner or something.
Ahsoka turns her head to face him in shock.
AHSOKA
You romantic sucker. The more I get to know you, the more soft at heart I realize you are.
Ahsoka stares at him in amazement. Rex can't help but grin from ear to ear.
Rex leans in closer to her and pecks her nose with a kiss.
Ahsoka smiles.
AHSOKA
Two days you say? How close do you think we'll get while stranded here?
REX
(jokingly)
Probably pretty close.
Ahsoka laughs and moves to sit facing Rex, but still sitting right next to him. She puts her hands behind his ears and pulls him in for a long, soft, and gentle kiss.
When they break apart, Rex rests his forehead on hers and closes his eyes.
REX
I have something to ask you.
Ahsoka moves her head back to look at Rex, waiting for an answer.
REX
Can we sleep together tonight?
Ahsoka's jaw drops.
REX
Not like that! I mean, like, side by side, you know? Just together.
Ahsoka contemplates and smiles.
EXT. BEACH - NIGHT
Ahsoka lies on top of Rex, near the fire, both laughing.
Rex wraps his arms around Ahsoka and rolls her to the side.
REX
You do not have a fear of sand, little miss liar.
Ahsoka bites her bottom lip and pouts.
Rex laughs.
REX
Stop, don't use that cute stuff on me!
Rex playfully stuffs his palm in her face.
Ahsoka sits up, her arms crossed.
Rex rolls over so that his back is facing Ahsoka. Ahsoka leans over and continually places light kisses on his cheek.
Rex rolls back over, looking like he's about to laugh, but also like that's the cutest thing he's ever experienced.
REX
'Soka! Stop it! This isn't good for me.
Ahsoka leans back in and kisses his ear, and slowly makes her way down to his neck.
AHSOKA
(whispers)
Everybody needs a little love sometimes.
REX
Not on a deserted island, with nothing to do except keep each other company!
Ahsoka lifts her head and grins.
AHSOKA
Rex, are you nervous something's going to happen?
REX
Something will happen if you keep- ah! What!?
Ahsoka tries to keep back a fit of laughter.
REX
You just... you just...
AHSOKA
Bit you. I didn't know you were sensitive there.
REX
Ahsoka, you wouldn't know because we've never done that!
AHSOKA
Why are you getting so upset?
Ahsoka leans in and kisses him on the cheek again.
REX
It's my job to protect you, not... you know! It's against the rules!
AHSOKA
Why are you only strict about rules when it comes to me?
Rex's eyes widen in disbelief.
REX
Why would I disobey rules regarding you and your safety?
Ahsoka smiles and kisses Rex on the lips. She whispers over his lips.
AHSOKA
Aww. That's so sweet.
They break apart. Rex's eyes are still wide from overall shock.
REX
Ahsoka? I don't know what to think about... you've never come onto me like this.
Rex scratches the back of his head to emphasize his confusion. And to also give at least one of his hands something to do.
AHSOKA
Maybe it's because we've never truly been alone.
REX
We've had plenty of chances-
AHSOKA
No, this is different. No one could possibly walk in on us, and we have all the time in the galaxy.
Rex stares into Ahsoka's eyes.
REX
I guess it is different.
(beat)
And maybe, just maybe, I'd like to get to know this Ahsoka better.
They both smile, and lean in for a kiss. After a few seconds, Ahsoka bites Rex's lip. He opens his eyes in surprise, but then he melts back into this more passionate kiss. He decides to let her lead how far this will go.
EXT. BEACH - MORNING
Ahsoka, eyes closed, lies on the beach with Rex's head resting on her stomach. Ahsoka can't help but run her fingers through his hair and massage his head.
Rex moans.
Ahsoka opens her eyes and lifts her head.
Rex points to the sky. Ahsoka looks up and sees a ship.
AHSOKA
I didn't think the massage felt that good.
Rex laughs and looks at Ahsoka's face.
REX
Someone's finally here.
AHSOKA
Finally?
REX
Not that I didn't enjoy this. Believe me, I really did.
AHSOKA
Me too.
REX
Maybe we can break some rules when we get back to The Resolute.
Ahsoka smiles.
AHSOKA
Last five minutes before anyone can see us.
Rex sits up and crawls on top of Ahsoka. He passionately takes his lips in hers and scoops her off the ground. Ahsoka wraps her legs around his waist and grabs on to his neck tightly. Rex holds her tighter than he ever has before.
The ship's engines can be heard getting closer and closer. The engine shuts off, and the door releases.
Rex sets Ahsoka back down. They separate from each other before their rescuers step out of the ship.
Rex can't help but stare at Ahsoka in a way that he's never let himself do before. Before he can say something to her, she glances at him.
AHSOKA
Time to go.
Rex looks down at his feet and follows Ahsoka onto the ship.