Gray | Anakin Skywalker

Chapter Sixteen

I awoke to the sound of soft breathing next to me. I opened my eyes and was greeted by bright white lights.

"What the hell...." I groaned attempting to sit up and rub my temples. My muscles felt like they were on fire.

The soft breathing suddenly ceased and I was quickly enveloped into a tight hug.

"Anakin..." I sighed in content inhaling his scent and wrapping my arms around his broad back.

"What were you thinking??" Anakin began questioning, "Why would you taunt the person in control of your torture? You could have been seriously injured, or worse. They could have killed you" Anakin began speaking frantically his hands reaching to cup my cheeks, worry etched in his features.

With a rush of confidence I pressed my lips to his in a kiss to shut him up. I conveyed every last emotion I had for the boy through that kiss and slowly, he began to melt into it and return my kiss. So many emotions were poured into the kiss and slowly it began to become more frantic. I wrapped my arms around his neck my fingers slipping into his hair. I tugged gently at the soft strands earning a groan from Anakin in return. He gently laid me back on the medical bed, his flesh hand resting on my hip. He squeezed gently causing me to yelp in response.

"Ouch!" I said pulling away from the kiss.

"Im so sorry Nala, I got a little carried away. Are you ok?" Anakin said with such sincerity it melted my heart.

"It's ok, my love. Im ok" I smiled gently at him causing a smirk to spread across his face.

"My love?" Anakin asked with an eyebrow raised.

My cheeks flushed in embarrassment at the pet name I'd accidentally called him.

"Um, it just slipped out?" My statement came out more like a question.

"Mhmm" Anakin said giving me an incredulous look.

"Anakin I think it's time i-" I began before I was interrupted by the door sliding open.

Obi Wan entered the room and Anakin quickly pulled away from me standing up straight and giving a slight cough.

"Anala! It's good to see you're awake" the man who has become like a brother to me said with a smile.

"Its good to be awake Master" I smiled in return glancing at Anakin.

"The council would like to speak to you Anala, if you're feeling up for it of course" Obi Wan said concern glowing in his brown eyes.

"Yes of course, I'm ok. I'll be there in a moment" I said throwing my feet over the edge of the bed.

I stood up from the bed on shaky feet, my muscles screaming at me to lay back down. Anakin noticed and helped steady me. I looked up into his lake blue eyes and smiled gently as thanks. He allowed me to lean on him as we followed Obi Wan to the council chambers. When we arrived at the large doors to the council chambers Anakin was slow to leave my side.

"Its ok Ani, I'm ok" I smiled softly, "I'll come find you when I'm done" I squeezed his hand before turning to walk into the chambers.

Anakin remained motionless for a moment, contemplating whether or not he should stand outside and wait. With one final glance over my shoulder, I watched Anakin turn and walk down the hall. The large doors shut behind me as I stood in the center of the room.

"Anala, it's good to see you're ok" My master spoke in his deep voice.

"Yes, It's good to be up and moving" I chuckled realizing its been awhile since I'd talked to my master.