Her Secret

-Nine-

The sun had already set a long time ago, but no one moved; they were there just with the sound of the waves crashing. The animals were already sleeping, and nothing was bothering them. Some time later, Anakin and Kira decided to enter the cabin and go to bed; after all, they were tired. Iris wasn't sure if she wanted to stay some more, but she didn't want to leave Obi-Wan alone, the one who had his gaze lost in the dark horizon.

The only light reflecting them was the moon and the dim lights of the hut. Even though it had been a pleasant day, now the temperature was starting to drop, making Iris shiver slightly. Then, immediately, she felt a warm coat on her shoulders; that beige coat was Obi-Wan's, the kind Jedi who had helped her on many occasions and not even knowing her secret.

When Iris turned her head, she met the Jedi's gaze. His tired blue eyes showed that he hadn't had a good sleep in ages; maybe taking care of a teenage Padawan wasn't an easy task, she thought.

Iris didn't want the coat from Obi-Wan, as he could be cold as well, but when she tried to take it off and give it back to him, he stopped her, putting his hands on her shoulders.

"Don't take it off, Iris; you are cold. Maybe we should go inside and go to sleep." Obi-Wan suggested, looking at her calmly.

She just nodded. The words of Obi-Wan made her realize how tired she was, hoping she could sleep in a warm bed tonight. Both of them entered, Obi-Wan behind her closing all the doors, then, in front of the two bedroom doors, he said. "Goodnight Iris, rest. Tomorrow we'll go to the beach."

"Goodnight Obi-Wan." Iris said in a whisper, giving him a tired smile.

The Jedi smiled sweetly at her and went to the bedroom he was sharing with Anakin, Iris quietly did the same, as she didn't want to wake Kira up. When she entered she saw Kira sleeping peacefully in her expensive nightgown, then after she had changed into her pyjamas and got into bed, she fell asleep in less than five minutes.

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Iris woke up to the sound of birds chirping and a sunbeam flashing through the window of the hut. There was no sign of Kira, maybe she woke up earlier, Iris thought. After some more time in bed, she decided to get up and go directly to the kitchen, where she supposed everyone was, and in fact they were.

The three were scattered around the kitchen, Obi-Wan was making breakfast while still dressed in his grey pyjama pants and a white t-shirt. Anakin was seated in a chair, with his messy, dirty blond hair and a sleepy face. He wasn't talking, just trying not to fall asleep again. Then there was Kira, completely dressed in a beautiful green summer dress, helping Obi-Wan cook.

"Good morning sweetheart, how did you sleep?" Obi-Wan asked, acknowledging her presence.

But before she could reply, Kira's voice interrupted the starting conversation.

"Hello Iris! Isn't it nice? How did you sleep? Did I bother you? I sometimes toss and turn a bit in bed, so I hope it doesn't bother you."

All these questions invaded Iris, so she just said no to answer all of them.

"I slept very well; thanks for asking, and no, Kira, you weren't a bother. And how did you sleep?"

Then the sleepy Anakin turned; his face showed how tired he was, and suddenly he said, "I didn't sleep well; Master Obi-Wan and I don't fit in the bed; he snores; and, in addition, he woke me up at sunrise to train."

"Well, Anakin, I also didn't enjoy it. You move constantly and kick, and I woke you up to train that early because you are the one who wants to be a Jedi Knight." Obi-Wan replied.