This is the last chapter now and I hope you liked my short story about Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Tahl and Bant. I tried something out with the perspectives when I changed from Obi-Wans and Qui-Gons perspective during a scene and I never did it before. I hope it is not that confusing :D I asked one of my Friends from english studies to look over the story and she was happy with it.

I would be glad if you would tell me your opinion of that story or about that topic in general :)

Obi-Wan stared at the ceiling and let his tears streaming down his cheeks. Now, he layed there for already two hours without any motion. His hands rested on his stomach, so he could feel the up and down of his breathing motions. He tried to sleep but very soon he realized that he couldn't. Too many thoughts went through his mind and destroyed the good feeling after his meditation. He needed this meditation to calm down a little bit. It helped not that much but the pressure in his chest disappeared so he could breath more easily. He started to cry one hour before. He didn't mind if he was a Jedi or not, he couldn't stop his tears from falling down and the soft whimper that came from his mouth.

It was totally silent in his room when he listened the traffic outside of his window. He also didn't know where his Master was. Maybe with Tahl. Of course! Why should he stay with him when he could be with Tahl. He closed his eyes and tried to calm his mind. He knew that he acted unfair and that he should be happy about what Qui-Gon and Tahl had told him hours before.

He could remember it like when it happened only minutes before.

Qui-Gon had layed his arm around Obi-Wans shoulder and asked him about the events on Melida/Daan. Tahl had grabbed his hands and told him about her mission on New Apsolon and Qui-Gons intention to follow her. Obi-Wan remembered that there were always a soft movement in the smallest corner of his mind and he knew that he was already aware of what Qui-Gon and Tahl would tell him. But when they said it, he couldn't answer. He felt betrayed because they haven't said any word to him. Especially Qui-Gon. He was angry at his Master because he went to New Apsolon without any explanation and Obi-Wan followed him. Qui-Gon was blind of feelings and didn't knew what he did, said his Master himself. That was the reason why he left Obi-Wan in the settlement with fever. Qui-Gon had apologized for his behavior but Obi-Wan still wasn't able to say a word. He could feel the burning in his eyes and the blurred view. He had felt his Master hand on his shoulder, trying to calm him down but he didn't wanted to feel it. The last thing he had heard was his Masters voice that called for him but he had left the room without any word.

He knew that it was wrong but he couldn't go back. He didn't wanted to face them after his impulsive reaction. He turned on his side and hide his face in his pillow when new tears came down his cheek. He suppressed sobs when he sensed a familiar presence in their rooms. He closed his eyes and tried to calm his breathing when he heard a soft knock at his door. When he didn't react, he heard the door open and let his eyes closed.

Qui-Gon went to him and Obi-Wan could feel the sinking of the mattress. He knew that Qui-Gon knew that he was fully awake but he was grateful at his Master that he let him pretend to be asleep to avoid a conversation.

Qui-Gon always knew when Obi-Wan needed time to think about what happened and he wanted to give him that time. Nevertheless, it had hurt him when Obi-Wan had left the room abruptly. Now, he didn't knew how to interact with the boy and what was going on in his mind. His shields were shut so he couldn't sense it through there bond, so the only thing he could do, was to be patient and wait for his student to talk to him by himself. He lifted his hand and reached for Obi-Wans cheek and stroked it softly. When Obi-Wan didn't moved he continued this procedure to show him that he was still with him. He didn't knew if he only imagined it but it felt like Obi-Wan would press his face into this touch and that he would enjoy it.

A good sign for Qui-Gon! He grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around his student, stroked his forehead for a last time and left the room. Maybe Obi-Wan now could sleep better when he was aware that Qui-Gon wasn't angry at him without consideration of his behavior in Tahls room.

When his door closed, Obi-Wan opened his eyes again and focused on the door. The soft touch of Qui-Gons hand gave him the feeling that everything would be alright when he would be able to talk to him. His heart beat faster and he was nervous. Not the best condition to sleep, so he decided to look after his Master. His behavior encouraged him to talk to him about his feelings for Tahl. He opened the door and went into the living room. He thought that his Master was already in his room and went to sleep but the soft light on the couch showed him the opposite. The tall Jedi-Master sat on the couch and read a datapad. Maybe he haven't sensed his student or he was so patient that he waited for Obi-Wan to start the conversation. Hesitantly, the Padawan moved to the couch and stopped behind his Master, unsure what he should do now.

" Master?" he whispered carefully.

His Master layed the datapad aside, his motions were very slowly, and turned around to Obi-Wan. His face was emotionless and he watched his student mindful. He seemed to wait for something.

" I...I'm so sorry for my behavior, Master", he stammered and focused the ground. " It will not happen anymore!"

" Obi-Wan, look at me!" He felt a soft hand, which raised his chin and his eyes met those of his Master.

There was no anger and no disappointment. Only trust and understanding.

" Please sit down" asked Qui-Gon and dragged his student onto the couch. Obi-Wan looked overwhelmed.

" I'm not angry at you, my Padawan but I was worried after you rushed out of the room without a word" continued Qui-Gon and looked at Obi-Wan.

" I was...overwhelmed" admitted Obi-Wan. " Totally overwhelmed. I mean, I knew it in a corner of my mind but I didn't want to believe it. You and Tahl. Together." He shook his head.

" I'm so sorry that I haven't told you before" said Qui-Gon. " It was not the right time but we hope that you will accept it!"

When Obi-Wan opened his mouth to say something, Qui-Gon interrupted him. " Nothing will change, I promise. I will not leave the Jedi and Tahl will neither. We love each other and maybe we will spent some time with each other but not enough that you're training will suffer from it. You won't get less attention than Tahl will and we'll try to hide it from the Council."

" What is with Bant?" asked Obi-Wan.

" Tahl is with her now and I think, she tells her" said Qui-Gon.

Obi-Wan seemed thoughtful and Qui-Gon waited for him to continue.

" But..." started the boy but hesitated.

" Please continue!"

" Imagine...I hope that this will never happen but what if Tahl gets killed during a mission or badly injured...You can't leave the planet or a mission to safe her. You can't..." Obi-Wan took a deep breath. " You can't kill yourself or turn to the dark side...I mean...you can or maybe you are able to do this but..."

Qui-Gon rested his hand on Obi-Wans shoulder. " I won't! I will never let you behind!"

Obi-Wan nodded satisfied and believed that he could accept it.

Qui-Gon wrapped his arms around the small body and closed his eyes. He was happy that everything was over now. The next challenge would be to hide his relationship from the Council but this wasn't that important than the fact that his Padawan and Tahl were healthy and safe now.

The door opened and Qui-Gon smiled when Tahl entered the room, slowly and carefully. Bant followed her and jumped into Obi-Wans arms and laughed happily. A reassuring atmosphere that gave him the hope that everything would be good in the future. Now he could enjoy it with the persons he loved.