Sorry for taking so long and this one is a short chapter. School with covid mesure are a bit difficult and I am soooo tired. Well hope you'll still like it.
"Oh I was so worried !"
She run to me and hugged me like her life depends on it. Each time I looked at her, she seems to become taller and taller. I mean she's what... Fourteen or something ?
"I'm okay Snips, I'm okay." I said with a smile while returning her hug. In fact, I'm far from okay but I'm trying to, it's what matter right ?
"I'm so sorry, she was like my own mother you know..." She buried her face in my chest and I could sense her sobbing quietly. I kissed her head in a brother-like manner, trying to comfort her.
She's like my little sister, since the day we met at Watto's shop where I work. I was trying to help my mother with our money problem so I took a job after school. I'm working at Watto's junk shop to fix all sort of vehicle. He's not the nicest boss, but he was the only one who accepted me right away, and he's paying good so... Ashoka is a foster child and her adopted family never really cared for her. That's why she was always in the skate park across the street, it was her refuge each time she escaped from her home.
One day, I worked late because I needed a supplement, it was already dark when I left. Passing in front of the skate park, I heard sobbing coming from one ramp. I found her curl up on herself, crying alone. Another argument between her and her adopted father send her running away from home.
After calming her down and winning a bit of her trust, she spent the night with me at my house. Little by little, we became friends, than sister and brother. She was always waiting for me in Watto's shop, I was visiting her as many times as I could and well, my mother took her under her wing with time. Don't worry about her family, they never cared for her and I bet there are better without her. In fact, never one of her parents came to bring her back to the house.
"Anakin. I'm glad to see you on your feet."
I turned my gaze to Obi wan. He's waiting against the door with a shy smile on his lips. I silently nodded and release Ashoka.
"Thank you Obi wan for the last time." I took him in a brother-like hug.
"Anytime !" He answered playfully. "But now, Ashoka need to go do her homework, we just passed here and decided to drop by to see you."
"Aww...! That's not fair !" Ashoka pouted at Obi. I let escape a little chuckle and kiss her forehead.
"Go, school before everything." I said.
She gives me another quick hug before leaving with Obi on her track.
I turn my head, looking at my too quiet home. Padme is with her parents for the week. It's still early to go to sleep and honestly, I don't want to. I was plague with nightmare since I was a small boy and God knows with each horrible event that those nightmare came back full force. I don't want to hear her voice, don't want to see her face, don't want to see what a failure I am without her.
Grabbing a beer, I'm spreading my body on the couch and watch a action movie until I fall asleep against my will.
That how my week went by. I'm waking up more exhausted than the day before. I'm going to school like nothing happen. People get that I am in no mood to talk or do anything, so they avoid me through the day. When I come back home I'm grabbing a beer, sometime something stronger, and I let myself drop to unconsciousness on the couch. And the cycle begin again.
The worst for me is the look of pity, fear or even disgust coming from some student. Once in a while, I let my fist go where it wants to, that mean... in their face, a good, true, powerful punch and god, it feels so good ! Well... the consequence are more annoying but it's worth it. Now I am seen as the freak of the class, no shit. I was multiple time asking in the principal office but a little "sorry" and some good pupping eyes he just waves it off. I always had a charm and I'm very good to use it !
That how I got Padmé. Padmé... She's coming home tonight. I want this night to show her how special to me she is. She's everything for me since long way before she even knew me ! Okay maybe I was a bit of a stalker but it paid, right ? I will make a beautiful romantic dinner with candle and rose and... oh she will love it !
After my last class, I bought a bouquet of 20 red rose, two chocolate desert and a fluffy pink teddy bear !
Once at home, I began the preparation. I set up a video of a fire that I played in loop on the TV. I light up two candles on the table with the plat of Italian spaghetti in the middle. I make an effort to dress myself, a white shirt with a black jacket.
And then, the door open. A very beautiful, amazing, wonderful Padmé enter. Maybe she is a little tired but that doesn't change the Angel standing before me.
"Ani ?" She asked with wide eyes as she looks at the light of the room. That's when I gave her the bouquet.
"Padmé. Welcome home." I said with a big grin on my face.
She launched herself at me and I grabbed her with open arms, spinning her a few time in happiness. "I love you." I kissed her while putting her on her feet.
Little did I know... that this night wasn't going to be as magical as I though.