POV: Padme Amidala

"Ahsoka, may I speak with your master alone, please?" Ahsoka glanced at Anakin, as if asking him what to do. He nodded to her and she left. I waited a few moments. This conversation was important to me and I wanted to get it out correctly. Maybe I could get him back... "Anakin, how are you?"

He glared at me, "Sore and tired, Senator."

"Can I have a few moments of your time without the formalities?"

"I guess," he sighed. "What do you want, Padme?"

I smiled. I had definitely missed him using my first name. "Anakin, how have you been since...?"

"I've been fine. One hundred and ten percent."

With that said, his eyes became somewhat distant as if he were reminiscing on something. Perhaps it was about us... "Are you sure? Your eyes tell me different. You look like you've carried such a heavy sadness for the last... few years."

"Five years," he said, harshly. "It's been five years and I'm fine, Padme. The sadness is for the men I lose every time I get into the battlefield. It's not for what happened between us. You look like you've taken it quite well. Did you ever marry any of those men you adored more than me?"

"Wow, five years went by quickly."

"For you," he muttered.

"I never did marry anyone else, Anakin. I couldn't."

His eyes met mine in a shocked stare, "Why is that?"

"I..." I couldn't tell him, could I? What would he think? Does he still love me? I looked into his eyes and tried to find my answers. All I got was a stony look, showing no emotion any longer. "Anakin, I still love you!" His expression transformed into complete sadness. He wouldn't speak. This felt like five years ago... "Speak to me, Ani."

"Padme, I can't be with you. It's against the code and I don't love you," he replied, speaking through his teeth.

"Anakin, I know you love me," I tried to make him see that. I put my hand in his, but he pulled away...

"No, Padme. I don't love you. Not even a little bit. My heart is with the Jedi, not with you."

I was desperate to get Anakin to be with me again. I missed him dearly and needed him... "Anakin, you love me. Don't deny it. Please, I'll do my best not to cheat on you again."

He stood up, faltering slightly with injuries. "Padme, I said no!" he yelled.

I couldn't take this anymore. I'd give him time realize that he wasn't thinking rationally right now. He'll want me back sooner or later...

POV: Ahsoka Tano

"Padme, I said no!"

I couldn't hear anything before that little sentence, but whatever she had said had obviously angered him. I wanted to... no; it's against the Jedi way. My thoughts were wrong. As was my heart...

I shouldn't be in love with Anakin. We are breaking one of the main rules in maintaining our Jedi status. I loved my master, he loved his apprentice. My mind and heart were in sync with disobedience. It's like I want to break the Jedi code. Do I?

Padme rushed out of the room, crying slightly. I was down the hall a bit, so she didn't see me. I waited a moment and then decided to go back into the room with Anakin. I stood in the doorway, looking in on my broken lover. I could tell that what she said had broken him again, like it had five years ago.

His hands were pulling at strands of his hair. His face was to the floor in a constant stare. I could see that a few tears had fallen from his eyes onto the floor. I walked over to him, cautiously. I didn't want to set him off, or make things worse. I slowly placed my hand on his shoulder, waiting for a response from him. His head tilted toward me and leaned on my hand, and then his left hand grabbed my hand. "I'm sorry," he whispered.

"For what?"

"The way I'm acting. It's just... she gets to me so much... I can't control what I do..."

"Anakin," I said, attempting to calm him down. "You're not doing anything wrong. The way you feel is completely human, I believe."

That caused him to laugh a little bit. "Ah, Snips. You're great..." he sighed.

"If you don't mind me asking, what did she say to you?"

His smile faltered, yet again. "She said she still loves me."

"What?" I felt anger and jealousy consuming me.

"Ahsoka!" he yelled, attempting to stand and hover over me. "Please, control your emotions."

My eyes had closed without conscious thought. I reopened my eyes and looked into his pleading ocean. His eyes always seemed to dazzle me... "What... what did you say to her?"

"I told her I don't love her. I won't be with her. Ahsoka, I'm all yours. Remember?"

He was beginning to hold his breath. Did he think that I wouldn't remember him selling himself to me? I can't forget that he loves me that much. I can't forget that I love him that much. "I remember, Anakin. I love you," I said, wrapping my arms around his waist. He was a good amount taller than me; I couldn't really reach his neck...

He sighed in relief. "Oh, thank you, Ahsoka. I thought that maybe... Never mind that now." He bent down a bit and wrapped his arms around me. The nine years age difference makes it difficult when it comes to height.

"What did you think, Anakin?"

He hesitated, "I thought you had... changed your mind... about us."

"Never. You know I will never do what she did to you. You are mine, I am yours. Forever."

There was a knock at the door. "General Skywalker?"

"Yes?" he answered, separating himself from me.

The door slid open and a clone showed up. "General Kenobi wishes to speak to you on the communications system."

"Thank you," he said, glancing down at me. The clone left and Anakin followed. I, of course, trailed behind him to the communications room.

As soon as Anakin and I entered, Master Kenobi's smile grew. "Ah, Anakin. I'm glad to see you're..."

"Alive?" he smirked. "Me, too, Obi-Wan."

"How are you holding up?"

"I'm... fine, just a bit sore. Did you receive all the details?"

"Take leave and rest for a while, Anakin. Yes, I'm sorry that you were put in that situation. I'll make it up to you when you get back. Coruscant Coolers on me."

Anakin's smirk turned into a full smile. "I'll get captured more often if this is how I get treated."

Coruscant Coolers? I wonder what they are... "Oh, Anakin, this is a once in a while thing. You know I buy for us both on occasion. It turns out that perhaps you need the escape and numbing feeling, so I'm willing to pay this time. It's your turn next time though."

"Master, I'll repay you with Tatooine Sunburns. Deal?"

Obi-Wan laughed, "Ah, Anakin. Deal. Now, do yourself a favor and get some rest."

Anakin chuckled a bit, "Yes, Master. We'll see you soon." The connection ended. Anakin turned toward me and smiled. "What's up, Snips? I can feel your confusion."

"What is a Coruscant Cooler or Tatooine Sunburn?"

"They're drinks. You know... alcoholic ones..."

"You drink?"

"You shouldn't be surprised, but yes, I do."

I thought for a moment. "Can I –"

"Absolutely not," he replied before I had finished.

"Why not?" I whined.

"Ahsoka, you're... too young to be drinking. Give it a few more years, all right?"

I sighed, "Fine, Master."

He let out a low growl. "All right, Snips, back to our room..."

We walked out of the com room and headed back to our room. I felt the need to ask him, "Anakin, can I get you tonight?"

"Wha – Ahsoka!" he exclaimed, trying to hide his shock.

"Well?"

He paused. "We'll see."

He began running to our shared room. I'd say that's closer to a 'yes'.

POV: Anakin Skywalker

I got to the room first, so I turned the light on. "General."

I jumped a bit. I hadn't been expecting someone to be in here aside from Ahsoka and me. "Aayla? What's wrong?"

"Every night your face enters my dreams. My dreams become wild and all I can think of is you. You, you, and more you."

She began advancing toward me, shoving me against a wall. "Aayla –" I gasped. "What's gotten into you?" Her hands began to move all over me. I force pushed her away from me. "Aayla! Snap out of it!" Ahsoka ran into the room. Her eyes went back and forth between Aayla and me. "Aayla, this is strictly off limits. You're acting against the code. Why... why me, anyway?"

I looked at Ahsoka, only to see her jaw drop. "Who wouldn't love you, Anakin? I mean, look at you... those muscles, those eyes, your lips, your –"

"Enough!" I yelled, throwing her against a wall. "Get out, Aayla, or I will be forced to contact the Jedi Council."

"Would you really?"

"Yes! Now, get out, Aayla!"

She scurried out like a scared animal. "Mas – Anakin, are you okay?"

I turned to Ahsoka and wrapped my arms around her. "I'm fine. I didn't want you thinking that I was with her. She was here when I turned the light on."

"I understand," she calmly said. "Anakin, your heart is racing. Calm down, okay?"

I nodded, "I'll try, Ahsoka. That was sort of..."

"Nerve wracking? Yeah, I know. Ani, I know you won't cheat on me for her. Especially not her..."

I smirked, "I won't cheat on you for anyone. Not even a beautiful goddess of the moons would be... well, maybe..."

She smacked my arm. "Anakin!"

"I'm kidding," I laughed. "Geez, Ahsoka, take it easy. I'm still a bit sore..."

She kissed the section of my arm that she hit. "I'm so sorry," she said, seductively.

I leaned down and pecked her lips. That wasn't good enough for her. She had me right where she wanted me. I was bent down, so she took advantage of being nearer to my neck, wrapping her arms around me.

Her mouth attacked mine like a ferocious animal. I'd never seen Ahsoka like this. I returned the attacks a little more passively though. She used her hand to close the door with the force behind us and I heard the lock. I could tell that where we were going was not going to sleep. I tried to speak around Ahsoka's continual kisses, but it proved almost impossible. "Ah – soka!"

She pulled away from me. "Yes?"

"Slow it down... please?"

"You might be my master, but I can do with you as I please, just like you said."

Before I knew it, her little hands were removing my shirt. Once my shirt was off, she pushed me onto a cot. It wasn't as nice as the temple's beds, but it would have to do if this is how she was going to act. "Ahsoka – are you sure about this?"

"I am absolutely sure. One hundred and ten percent sure, actually."

I smirked and she kissed me once more, allowing her hands to roam across my chest. "You let me know if you want me to stop. I will – I promise. I don't want to hurt you or pressure you into doing –"

She put a finger to my lips, "Just shut up and take everything off."

I did as I was told, and she did the same for herself. I was a little scared about making love to her, but it felt right. I wanted to do this, so did she. I wasn't pressuring her, nor was I forcing her.

Once we were exposed, I flipped us over so that I was on top of her. I looked into her eyes for reassurance to her decision. All I saw in her eyes was a fiery willingness, and so I was satisfied. My fear washed away and I began our dance slowly. I was really doing this. Ahsoka and I were making love for the first time. I just hoped that I wouldn't mess this up for her, since it's her first time...

No one would disturb us until the morning, so we were actually able to enjoy ourselves...