Breaking The Code (Anakin Skywalker x Reader)

Chapter 14

(a/n): TW, death. Otherwise, carry on :)

(y/n) POV:

"Anakin? What's going on? Why are you here?" I questioned him.

He eyed me up and down, looking extremely distressed. His blonde hair was all over the place; way messier than usual. He had faint bags under his eyes, and yet he seemed as restless as ever in this moment. I saw so much concern and confusion in his eyes as he studied me carefully. It clicked in my mind that he was the presence I felt in the room, and he must've been let in by Leo.

"Are you okay? I came here to check on you." His grip on my shoulders stayed the same, keeping me against the wall. His blue eyes bore into my (e/c) ones and he never looked away. 

My heart jumped in my throat, because now I felt like the worst person to ever exist. He came all the way here for me, even though I was perfectly fine and have been keeping myself busy by stealing for the Separatists.

I don't deserve Anakin, I never did.

I nodded and smiled, "I'm alright."

He exhaled and pulled me into a hug, I hesitated at first because I didn't expect it, but then I hugged back. I inhaled his scent on his robes and instantly felt comfortable again. As weird as it might sound, I loved the way he smelled. It was like a mixture of cinnamon and vanilla; and it drew me into him even more. When we were kids I used to make fun of him for his sweet scents, but I always secretly loved them.

He abruptly pulled away and grabbed my wrist, practically dragging me out of the room, "Come on, we're leaving."

My eyes widened in bewilderment, "Wait—wait what? Anakin stop."

I pulled my arm away and looked at him confusedly when he turned around.

"Why do we need to leave? Is there a problem back home?" I asked.

He sighed crossed his arms, "Look, I can't really explain it but I don't trust Elliot, or this bogus bodyguard thing he asked you to do. So I'm taking you home whether you like it or not." He said in a demanding tone.

I started to internally panic. How much did he know? I needed to figure this out, and fast. I know now that Anakin will never give up on trying to find some sort of dirt on Elliot, so there must be another way to fix all of this and fill him in. Maybe there's a way to get that recording that Elliot has. I've never actually thought about doing that, because I was so worried about what would happen if it got to the Council. But since were already here and since Elliot trusts my dedication enough at this point, now would be a good time to try and steal it. But I also have to get Anakin on board with this, after telling him everything which I still don't know how to do.

"Anakin no, we can't leave yet." I started.

He took a step towards me so that he was towering over me, and our bodies were almost touching, "(y/n), I'll drag you out of here by your legs if I have to." He growled.

He reached out to grab my arm but I took a step back before he could, and used the force to push him away from me.

He stumbled backwards and looked at me in shock, not expecting me to do that.

I still stood my ground, "Anakin, listen to me. There's something really important we need to talk about."

Time skip~

"....and that's why we need to find the recording and destroy it."

I just explained the entire situation to Anakin, assuming that no one was currently watching us. I hoped that not many people saw him come up here, since they also know that I'm staying here as well.