A/N: Yes, I know it took me forever to update, and I deeply apologize. Once school started again, I had trouble finding time to think of the flow of my story let alone type it. I'll try to find more time during the weekends. Anyway, this is more about Jet and Dex again rather than Padme and Anakin. I've already spent 3 months of the Episode II-III gap, so I'm trying to fill in the last two months before he comes back home, so don't worry, Anakin and Padme will be reunited soon.
Photographer's Log: Entry 538
Somehow the word spread fast about Jet and our "relationship." I only created the tale two days ago, and when I got back to work, everyone there was snickering at us. Jet just kept on with that fake smile of hers, and I just acted proud. Even our boss was in on it. Seriously, we walked into the office this morning and the boss was there to greet us.
"Hey, if it isn't our lovebirds! I knew there was chemistry between you two! I could from the first moment you looked into each others eyes." He said.
First of all, CHEMISTRY?! We have chemistry? Second, I remember the first day Jet walked into this building. Our last current event photographer quit because he said he was just sick of the atmosphere of this place. I know burnt coffee and broken printer fumes are pretty annoying, but I wouldn't quit because of it, sheesh. What a whiner. Anyway, Jet was hired right out of college, and the boss said she had a lot of potential. Well, I guess she is pretty good. She has gotten a lot of good shots, and it sort of reminds me of when I started working here. So young, so excited, and willing to do anything to get a good shot. Well, I haven't changed that much. I still drive by Senator Amidala's apartment every now and then to see if Skywalker came back. Ugh, I still have not forgiven myself for losing the perfect photo. Sometimes, I even cry at night. Of course I wait until Jet goes to bed first; I'm not an idiot. Anyways, he's been gone for, like, EVER! When is this war going to end?! C'mon, my golden boy needs to be reunited with his sparkling diamond! Okay, back to Jet, the first time we met was at the water cooler. I had seen her earlier giving photos to the boss, but I thought she was just free lance. Once she came to the coolers, I figured she must've gotten the job. I tried to introduce myself politely.
"Hello, you must be new here. I'm Dexter Snipley." I introduced myself.
"Yeah, I know who you are. You're the guy who took the photo of Bail and Breha Organa's wedding." She said.
"Yup, that's me." I was glad she knew of my work.
"Yeah, nothing personal, but, I couldn't really see the picture that clearly. I mean, for a moment, I thought it was Palpatine getting married! Ha, isn't that funny? Anyway, that was cleared up once I actually looked at the headline." She laughed. I'm sorry, but this would not be taken lightly. My photos are my art; they're my life! NO ONE criticizes my photos (except my boss)! My smile disappeared, and I just walked away slowly. She just called out,
"By the way, I'm Jetra Bix! I'll be looking forward to working with you!"
That's how our rivalry was born. I don't know WHAT chemistry my boss was talking about, because all I remember was pure hatred. Back to today, our boss said from now, he'll give us PARTNER assignments! Jet and I, working together? No way in hell! How am I supposed to get my shots of Skywalkidala if JET is with me the whole time?
Wait a second. Sniff breathe in huff breathe out. Well, we do have to share a camera right now. When I get my own, I'll see if I can sneak away at night or something. Yeah, I should start saving, maybe next week.