A/N- Please disregard the first chapter upload, I accidently uploaded the nonedited verison of this.
Chapter 19
Summary: Alternate World: The Empire Prevails and the Jedi have all been in hiding for thirty years. Emperor Palpatine searches for a way to live long past his dying body through cloning technology and his attempts at descendants. One of his " experiments" escapes and comes to live a slave's life on Naboo. He will meet and forever his destiny changed by the fateful meeting with none other than one young Naberrie girl…
Location: Sabe's Residence, Coruscant
Spring Fete Day 3 28 BBY
The sunlight cascades down into the room, much higher in the sky than any normal morning. Padme' sighs and blinks back the bright light in her eyes. She shields her aching eyes from the blazing light of the morning. She moans as she feels the ache in her head. Did I really have more to drink than I remember?
Her pounding head can't quite think through the events of last night without bits and gaps. She turns her eyes to the black night stand and finds water and a supplement to help with hangovers. She smiles at the small gesture and reaches for the pill and glass of water. She throws the pill into the back of her throat and swallows with some cool refreshing water from the glass.
She glances around the room and finds herself alone. She remembers coming home in the public transport with Anakin. He had carried her into the apartment because her feet had hurt. She winces at the pounding in her head and sighs.
Where is he?
Padme' sighs and stands up. She winces as her headache worsens as she walks through the small hallway and towards the living area and kitchenette. The smells of sweet cakes take over her senses. The sizzling of sharka in a pan can be heard from her position in the hallway. Padme' blinks and casts her gaze in the direction of the small kitchen area. Her gaze flickers to Anakin's back and he's flipping the sweet cakes in the hot pan. And he's humming?
" Hi." She says with a hoarse voice. Wait, why is she hoarse? She doesn't remember arguing at the top of their lungs.
She steps forward and her head pounding worsens again. She steadies herself using the wall and lets out a low groan. She definitely had way too much to drink, though she remembers watering down her drinks and asking for water at the club. Her mind flashes images of her and Anakin taking shots of the Cornellian whisky on the dinette countertop. She struggles to the bar stools and places herself down in one and Anakin turns and slides a cup of cafe' into her hand.
She attempts to smile but moans. His chuckles reach her ears and she shakes her head. " I thought I didn't have that much to drink last night."
He sips his own cafe' as he puts a plate in front of her full of sweet cakes with raspberry jelly and sharka strips. She sniffs it in delight- feeling like she's been starving all night.
" We had a few shots last night after we got back to the apartment," Is his reply.
Padme' sighs and takes a sweet cake onto her fork. She takes a large bite and groans in delight. The sweet taste of the cake and the jelly pairs well together- such a sweetness and tartness- much like home. Anakin has made these for her before- usually on days of celebration of some kind.
" These are delicious." She says through her mouthful- forgetting about her pounding headache for a few moments.
He senses her agony through the force and winces. She had drank a bit more after their exertions in the bedroom as well. His mind wanders to the excitement of the night- well most of the night and early morning hours. He hadn't slept more than four hours this morning, but his spirit is bright and beyond filled with hope of a future they can have together.
She takes another mouthful of food and then sips her cafe'. She attempts to stretch her legs, but her thighs and core ache. Mainly her upper thighs and core- of force- what happened last night?
Padme's mind reels over the fog of last night and this morning. Her core hurts- as it never has before. Her eyes reach his blue orbs and the words spill from her sweet lips.
" We had sex last night, didn't we?"
Anakin sips his cafe' in silence and tries not to grin widely at her reaction. He knew this morning she may have a hangover and not remember the entire night. A brilliant night in his opinion.
Her mind reels, wandering at the information leaving her thoughts. Then flashes of his lips on hers. The moment he had slammed her against the wall and had entered her. The moment they had given in a second time in her bed.
" Multiple times," He says through his smirk.
Her blush reddens and she sips her cafe in silence. What can she say? She remembers feeling elated at being together. Her heart pounds in a way she hasn't felt with him and she likes it. She bites her lip in concern. What is she doing? She broke up with her boyfriend and then hours later hops in bed with her best friend!
You definitely enjoyed last night by your shouts.
His thoughts cross over their bond. Her face is most likely the color of a cherry by now. He comes around the counter and stands in front of her. He takes her chin in between two of his fingers and tilts her chin so their eyes meet.
" Pad- there is no need to be embarrassed. Last night was amazing," He whispers reassuring to her.
She swallows hard under that gaze of his- trapped by the thundering of her headache and the thundering of her heart in her ribcage. His gaze goes to her lips and he places a tender kiss on her lips. She sighs into his kiss and murmurs, " Really? I mean- last night is the only experience I have, I'm sure you've had better."
He shakes his head and laughs. He cups his head to her face and says, " I know I'm the more experienced one, but - last night was something else."
Her smile returns with his assures. She asks, " So what does this mean for us?"
He laughs and shrugs, " What do you want to do about it?"
She bites her lip and murmurs, " I- just wasn't expecting this. I mean it was wonderful but-"
She stops herself from saying the truth. Palo had been a safe choice when she was dating him. Her safe choice had not been the right choice. Now she and Anakin are on the edge of a cliff which they could go either way- take the deep dive and see where this imitated part of their friendship takes them- or stay on the edge of the cliff and stay friends. Yeah- sure they could stay friends if they chose that safe choice.
He senses her uncertainty through force and his casualness fades. She notices his change in expression. " But what?" He says flatly.
" Anakin- it's just a lot to process. Last night was amazing-" She starts to say but he cuts her off.
" But what? Do not dance around what you want to say. I'm not Palo." He says flat and a bit angry.
She doesn't want to argue with him. She frowns. " I literally broke up with Palo 24 hours ago. Then last night we had happened. I think I deserved time to process how much our relationship has changed by us having sex."
He closes his eyes attempting to soothe his flaring temper. She's correct, a lot happened in 24 hours between them. He may have had months knowing he's in love with her, but she had just determined her previous relationship was over. He can't expect her to jump into a relationship with him overnight.
He rubs his hands through his hair and opens his eyes. " You're right. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. What do you want to do?"
She nods and says, " I know I don't want to just go back to being just your friend." She pauses and smiles. " Why don't we have dinner?"
His frown dissipates and replaced by a small smile. " As in I get to take you out on an actual date?"
She nods feeling the warmth of possibilities in her chest. " Yes, let's go out on one date and test the waters."
His smile returns as his thoughts dwell. This is going to be so much fun.
To Be Continued.