Anakin Skywalker x Reader One Shots & Series

Not My Code - Part V

[Anakin Skywalker x Padawan!Fem Reader]

Summary: On the day of your knighting, you find yourself forced to confront someone you absolutely do not want to see—at least not in Anakin's company. The presence of your Master's ex-wife at the ceremony has a hidden agenda, but whatever she aims to achieve, you want to be one step ahead.

Warnings: angst | jealousy | kissing | satisfying ending

Word Count: 3k

The absence of your Padawan's braid behind your ear was a strange feeling, but even though you often complained about how it irritated you and visually ruined your best hairstyles, you held it in your hands with a hint of nostalgia. It marked the end of a very significant chapter in your life, but also the gateway to something, you hope, much better.

The ceremony was beautiful and atmospheric, with surprisingly many guests—not just those you invited through your friendly droid, but also a few important senators, the Chancellor himself... And... Well, speaking of senators...

You knew Padmé Amidala would show up at the ceremony—it wasn't a surprise to you. However, you consistently pushed that awareness to the back of your mind, not allowing thoughts of that 'first encounter' to trouble you.

You didn't look in her direction during the ceremony—your gaze was probing Anakin, who, in turn, didn't even turn his head toward her, which buoyed your spirits.

After the ceremony, you exchanged handshakes and accepted congratulations from guests alongside your Master, who proudly accompanied you throughout. Once you made sure to thank everyone for their attendance, you directed your guests to Dex's diner, reserved for you and your party that evening.

"Are we not all going together?" Obi-Wan asked, standing with Anakin in the temple foyer.

"Go ahead, I'll catch up with you in a moment; I just need to change into something more comfortable." you replied with a smile, gesturing to your elaborately adorned, albeit uncomfortable, outfit worn during the knighting.

"Ten minutes, and we'll be toasting without you, Ma'am." Kenobi summarized, eliciting laughter from you and Skywalker, before slowly making their way toward the exit.

"Um, Anakin!?" you called out while the two were still within your reach.

"Yes?" Skywalker turned toward you.

"Do you have the reservation confirmation with you? Just in case." you asked, and Anakin pulled a paper badge from his belt.

"Better safe than sorry." he replied with a smile, to which you nodded and smiled back. With this brief exchange, you went your separate ways.

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Obi-Wan and Anakin walked in silence until they entered one of the lifts in a spacious corridor.

"What was that?" Kenobi suddenly asked, pulling Skywalker out of his reverie.

"What do you mean, Master?" he asked, trying to figure out what had caused such a puzzled expression on Obi-Wan's face.

"You didn't insult each other, neither of you called the other an idiot or showed the middle finger, and to top it off, it's the first time I've heard her call you by your first name." Kenobi clarified, crossing his arms in an 'appraising' manner.

"Did I do something wrong?" Skywalker asked rhetorically.

"No, but any deviation from the norm—in your case, Anakin—especially surprises me." Obi-Wan replied, maintaining his posture.