The next day, Anakin woke up to see Ahsoka still asleep on his chest. He ran the back of his hand down her cheek. She smiled at his touch. He chuckled. He loved her smile, even when she was asleep. He kissed her forehead and carefully moved her off of his chest. He quietly got out of the bed so he wouldn't wake her up. He grabbed a change of clothes and went into the refresher. When he came back out a few minutes later, Ahsoka was sitting up in bed. She smiled when she saw him.

"Morning, Snips."

"Morning, Skyguy."

"You seem in a much better mood this morning." He sat on the bed.

"I am now." She kissed his lips. "All thanks to you. I'm happy again, now that I'm with you."

"I know." She rolled her eyes playfully.

"So, what are we doing today?"

"I have things to do. You are to be on bed rest. You're not going anywhere."

"Right. Well that sucks."

"Hey, it gives you more time to relax."

"It also means less time with you."

"I know. I'll come back to check on you in a little while. Alright?"

"Okay."

"Good." He kissed her again and left. Ahsoka laid back down and went back to sleep. When she woke up an hour later, Anakin wasn't there. She saw a vase with flowers on the table. She went towards them. They were yellow roses, her favorite flower. There was a note in them. It read:

Ahsoka, I came back and you were asleep. I got your favorite flowers for you to show how much I love you. When you read this, go to the mess hall & try to eat something. I'll meet up with you tonight.

-Anakin

Anakin truly was the most romantic man in the galaxy. She went to the refresher, put on a change of clothes and went to the mess hall. When she got there, she saw familiar faces of Jedi Masters, Padawans, and Younglings. She good her food and sat at an empty table. As she started to eat, Tom and Barriss sat with her.

"Hey, Ahsoka."

"Hey Tom, Barriss."

"We heard about Rex. We're sorry about what happened to you." Barriss said.

"Thanks. I appreciate that."

"I can't believe he did that to you. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I ever hurt Barriss like that."

"Tom, you're different from Rex. You don't have the heart to hurt anyone like that. Besides, we had a physical relationship. It was more intense."

"You think we don't understand that?"

"You guys..."

"Yep. Started last month. We would've told you, but you weren't really around as much."

"We also have a little gift from it."

"You're pregnant?"

"Yes, three weeks along actually."

"That's great, guys."

"What's wrong?"

"I was pregnant. I lost the baby. It's nothing against you two. I'm just a little disappointed. Anyway, how do you two plan to take care of it? When the council finds out, you two will be expelled from the Order and might separate you from the baby."

"The hell they will. We won't let them take us away from our baby or each other."

"We'll leave the Order if we have to."

"You two would really leave the temple to be with your child and each other?"

"Of course. We love each other and this baby and nothing's going to come between us."

"Well, I wish you the best. If you do plan to leave, I'll visit you as much as I can to keep in touch."

"Thanks, Ahsoka. Are you going to be okay if we leave? What you went through with Rex could really put you in a vulnerable state." Ahsoka smiled to herself, thinking of Anakin.

"Yeah, I'll be fine."

"I know that look, Ahsoka. You're in love again." Tom said.

"How could you tell?"

"I've known you since the day you came to the temple. I know your 'I'm in love' look."

"Well, who is it Ahsoka?"

"Do we know him?"

"Of course you know him. He's my master."

"That's great. You two have always been perfect for each other."

"You just love older guys don't you?" Barriss elbowed Tom in the gut. "What? I asked a question."

"So, does he know?"

"Yes. He actually admitted his feelings for me first."

"Are you two official?"

"We're close, but I'm not sure if..." She felt a disturbance in the Force.

"Ahsoka, what is it?"

"It's Rex. He wants to talk to me."

"Ahsoka, don't. He'll only hurt you again."

"If I don't, he won't leave."

"I'll get him to leave."

"No, Tom. I have to do this on my own. I'm tired of being afriad of him. I have to confront him myself."

"We understand what you need to do. We'll stay close in case something happens."

"Thanks." They got up and left the mess hall. They went to Ahsoka's quarters. Ahsoka went in while Tom and Barriss stayed outside the door. When Ahsoka went in, she saw Rex standing at the window. She stood at the closed door.

"What do you want, Rex?"

"Ahsoka, I want you. I know I've been horrible to you and was being a jackass. I know you deserve better than me, but I can't live without you. I love you and I want you to give me another chance."

"Why? So things can go back to the way they were? You beating me senseless? Me lying to everyone that asks about the bruises and the scars? My life being miserable?"

"No. I'm sorry for all the times I hurt you. I don't know what came over me."

"Like I haven't heard that a thousand times. Rex, you can't change no matter how much you try. You'll always be like this, whether you want to or not. That's the road you chose to follow and you can't change it."

"Ahsoka, I don't expect you to forgive me, but I need to know something: Do you still love me?"

"I don't know anymore, Rex. I really don't. I think you should leave, now."

"No, please. I love you and I need you in my life. Please, just give me one more chance to prove to you that I can change. We could run away together and raise our child. Just give me one chance."

"I've given you too many chances. Every time I do, you turn around and do it all over again. I stayed with you because I thought you could actually change and I was afriad. I'm tired of living in fear of you."

"Ahsoka, please."

"I'm sorry, Rex. We're done. Leave this temple and never come back." He opened his mouth to say something, but closed it. It was obvious she didn't want him back.

"Okay. I'll leave. Just know this: I will never stop loving you."

"I know." He left the same way he came, through her window. She felt a lot stronger after that. No longer did she have to endure pain and abuse from a man she thought she loved. Now she could be with the man she actually loved.