Now or Never [Anakin Skywalker x Reader]

[ 16 ] The Red Lady

As a celebration for my new book being released, I present to you another chapter!

When there are new characters introduced, I will put the actor/actress I had in mind in brackets :)

Sitting at the bar, you swirled around the flute of champagne you had in your hand. You head was resting heavily in the other hand as your drunken gaze tried its best to focus on the bubbles that formed in the glass.
You were feeling boujee and the last 5 glasses of Whisky just weren't cutting it for you so you wanted a little more of a fancy flare and decided to try champagne. You had no idea how you were going to pay for it though.

The room was packed. Squeals of joy pierced your ears every so often and you had a hard time ignoring it. You'd furrow your brows and just glared at the individual until they'd eventually shut up.

"Well hello gorgeous," a man announced himself, slipping into a chair next to you (Jacob Elordi). He was a *clean shaven*!! man with brunette hair and matching brown eyes. He had a chiseled jawline and clearly had a muscular physique under his burgundy dress shirt and black trouser bottoms. He wasn't really your type based off of looks but he was undoubtedly handsome.

You tried to sober yourself up and make yourself look a bit more presentable.
You sat up straighter in your chair and crossed a leg over the other, trying to go for a sophisticated look. He noticed what you were doing and let out a low chuckle.

"Why don't we just get you some water. I've never seen you around here before and would love to get you know you gorgeous," he said, the bartender passed him a jar of water and a glass which he filled up before handing it to you.

You still haven't uttered a word. Truthfully, you'd prefer it if he left you alone so you could continue drinking.
You sloppily picked up the glass of water and took small sips out of it.

"So, what's a pretty girl like you doing here all by yourself?" He asked.

"For the drinks," you simply stated, placing the water down and peering at his chestnut brown eyes. "What's your name?" You proceeded to asked.

"Eric. And you are?"

"(Y/n)," you responded. His expression didn't change. It was rather odd. He kept his focus on you and not a single hair on him twitched when you said your name, as if he already knew. His gaze very subtly deepened, turning into something sinister. You may be drunk but you weren't loopy. You knew what you were seeing.

"What a pretty name," he muttered eerily, staring right at you in an uncanny sort of way.
You turned you face away from him, confusion licked your brows as they furrowed in thought. "Hey, don't look away from me gorgeous," he continued, bringing his fingers beneath your jaw and forcing your head to turn and look at him.
You forcefully snatched your face out of his grasp by sharply turning your head, anger starting to flare up in your system. "What do you say about us getting out of here. I have a bed in my hotel room calling your name."

"Pass," you spat, your face scrunching up in disgust as your eyes looked around the room for some form of escape.

"Excuse me?" He asked in disbelief, clearly not getting rejected very often.

"You heard me," you retorted, picking yourself off of the chair and trying to get lost in the crowd, away from Eric.

"Hey (Y/n)! Come back!" He shouted through the building. His voice getting lost in other people's shouts and cheers as they were having the time of their lives.
Anakin however, seemed to have heard this. He knew you were here as Ahsoka mentioned it and he saw you drinking away at the bar. He's been keeping a close eye on you subtly. He didn't want you to know that he was as he just wanted you to let lose a little. Admittedly, he was having a hard time doing that as he wants nothing better than to touch your soft, plush skin again. He was craving the feeling but he couldn't exactly walk up to you with no explanation and touch your skin, that would be very weird, so he kept to himself with Obi-wan— who invited him here, and kept an eye on Ahsoka who ended being pulled to the dance floor.