Obi-Wan had never trusted anyone in his life more than Anakin Skywalker. That being said, if Anakin walked him into any more furniture or doorframes, he might start thinking Anakin was trying to cause him more injury.

"I'm not trying to cause you more injury, Master. If you held unto my arm like I told you to, you wouldn't have been smashing into furniture."

Obi-Wan shouldn't have been walking around much anyway, he was still limping slightly in wounded leg. Obi-Wan, stubborn as always, tried to do everything he could for himself. He failed miserably most of the time. Anakin was able to give him simple directions to avoid furniture or find things laying about, but even that was not always enough. Never mind the fact Obi-Wan couldn't see or sense things through the Force (after all, Master Tahl had been a successful Jedi even without her sight), but he was unable to feel textures, temperature, or pain. Even when he stumbled into the furniture – he didn't know he hit something – he just tumbled to the ground.

Anakin was doing his best to try to imagine what he needed to do for Obi-Wan that couldn't be done by himself. He had gotten a schedule down about laying out Obi-Wan's clothes for him, preparing his meals, giving him instructions to make sure he could get around their quarters without any trouble. There had been a few mistakes of course, mostly with temperature. Anakin normally set the thermostat controls to be cooler than normal, he couldn't stand heat anymore, not after being on Tatooine so long, so he preferred to live in a colder environment. Anakin had to remember to either keep the temperature warmer or ensure Obi-Wan was wearing warmer layers. He spent much more time observing Obi-Wan, checking to ensure he wasn't freezing or overheating.

His major oversight was in the 'fresher. Obi-Wan knew his way well enough around the bathroom and shower to be comfortable without Anakin's assistance, but both he and Anakin overlooked the water temperature. Obi-Wan had stumbled out of the refresher with blue tinged skin, teeth chattering. Anakin immediately had him wrapped in blankets and kept Obi-Wan next to him on the bed until his skin lost the icy feeling.

"Well, I am trying my best. I'm sure Bant will yell at me when she returns. Did I tell you she and Garren are returning? They should be back in two standard days."

I'd rather...Anakin, I don't want…"

"I'm not going to dump you in the Healer's Wing, Obi-Wan. Besides, they would send you back. For someone who can't talk you still are a nag."

Obi-Wan shoved him lightly.

"See?"

They both knew the real reason Obi-Wan had to stay with Anakin. Anakin suspected part of it was the Council not wanting to publicized they had allowed two Jedi to form attachments. Obi-Wan said that was Anakin was paranoid. He was being locked up for his own and others safety.

Obi-Wan did not trust anyone else. The unique bond between them allowed Anakin to easily read Obi-Wan's mind, without causing Obi-Wan any discomfort. Unfortunately, even despite this connection, Obi-Wan was unable to read Anakin's thoughts. He still seemed to know when Anakin was near him, enough to relax visibly at Anakin's touch. When others were around him he became nervous, sometimes striking them in his confusion. Thankfully, he could still distinguish people's voices.

Anakin, I want you to leave me in the Healer's care. You have your own job, let them do theirs. I appreciate what you have done for me, but I cannot ask you to do more. Once I lose my hearing we will not longer be able to converse. I will be all but dead to you, Anakin. I would rather you not remember me that like. I will cherish all the time we have together, but you must let it go. I do not want you to waste your life on someone who is of no use to you.

"You know I cannot do that. I – I can promise that I will not let it rule my life. I will – I will go on missions and maybe take a Padawan. But I will stay with you whenever I can. I – I won't let this rule my life, Obi-Wan, but I won't live a life without you in it."

It was the best he was going to get from Anakin and, selfishly, he could not imagine being without Anakin. He would welcome the idea of Anakin being by his side everyday, but he knew that was unfair to ask of him. Obi-Wan could talk to him, but there was no way for Anakin to communicate back with him. He had deluded himself this long that he and Anakin could still have a chance to live a normal life even with his condition. That seemed like a faraway dream. Even now, Obi-Wan felt frustrated by what he was asking of Anakin. Anakin had not left their quarters for almost a week for fear of leaving Obi-Wan on his own. That was too much of a burden to expect of one person. Anakin may be devoted now, but five, ten years down the road and he would resent having to do so.

"I will never resent caring for you. I chose to do this, remember? You would do the same for me." That wasn't what Obi-Wan was worried about though. Anakin knew it was far more deep seated than that. "I'm not going to suddenly leave you, Obi-Wan."

I would not blame you if you found someone else, Anakin. You are young. I do not expect you to spend the rest of your life alone. You deserve more than this. There is no cure, Anakin. There is no way to change my condition. I can't hear, I can't see, I can't talk, I can't use the Force...you need a relationship that benefits you.

"I won't be alone. Not with you, Obi-Wan. Stop worrying, please. I will never give up on you. I won't give up on this."

I know you won't, Anakin. I just wish you would.