Unspoken Words (Obi-Wan X Reader)

I Told You Second!

You dashed though the halls of the Jedi Temple, desperately searching for Master Qui-Gon, but still trying to hold onto some kind of composure even though you could almost burst with excitement. Finally, you found him walking with little Anakin, and you slowed to a stop, pulling yourself together. Somewhat.

"Master Qui-Gon! I have great news!"

The tall man looked down at you and smiled, replying, "And what might that be?"

"Master Yoda says that I am ready for the Trials! That my training is complete! I'm going to be a Jedi Knight! A Master! Maybe I'll even be on the Council someday!" You started to ramble and blur your words together, excitement overwhelming you. You might not have stopped if Qui-Gon hadn't placed a calm hand on your shoulder and said, "Slow down, Y/N. Don't get ahead of yourself. You mustn't let your emotions control you." You felt your face heat up in embarrassment and you profusely apologized, "Right. Of course. I'm sorry for my outburst, Master Qui-Gon. I'm probably not setting a good example." You glanced over at Anakin, who looked on with interest and slight confusion. The Jedi Master smiled, "It's alright."

You took a deep breath before asking, "Do you know where I might find Obi-Wan? I wish to tell him the news as well." Qui-Gon nodded. "Yes, I believe he was searching for you too. Not long ago. He said that he would be in the Library."

"Thank you, Master Qui-Gon." You bowed to the Jedi, then to the little boy beside him.

"Goodbye Anakin." He returned the bow as you took off again, on your way to tell your best friend the greatest news of your life.

You entered the Library quietly, respecting the serenity of the room and having blown off most of your steam on the run over. Slowly, you passed by each tall shelf, peeking down the aisles to check for your padawan friend.

Glancing down aisles quickly, you almost didn't notice Obi-Wan doing the same thing on the other side of the room. When you saw him pass by on the other side, you jerked to a stop. Then you quickly backtracked, only to find the pervious aisle empty. Confused, you peeked forward. Again, nothing. You stepped back once more to see him do the same and pass you up again. You smiled in amusement and darted forward. He went back. Finally, you planted yourself in the middle of the aisle's entrance, and waited for Obi-Wan's confused face to peek back into view. You held out your arm and mouthed the word, "Stop!" The young man finally saw you and made his way down the aisle, laughing. You grinned and rushed to join him in the center. Both of your faces were awash with blue light from the datacrons as you began to laugh.

Calming yourself down from your fit of giggles enough to speak, you managed, "Oh, Obi-Wan! I have the best news to tell you!" You forced yourself to be serious as you added, "And I want you to know that you're the second person I've told. Because of course I had to tell Master Qui-Gon first. Though that little boy, Anakin, was there too, so I guess I told him, but didn't really mean to. Anyway, what I wanted to say was, I'm going to take the Trials! Master Yoda says I'm ready!" The excitement rose in your chest again and you ended up rambling the entire thing together. No one would understand it. Except for your best friend.

You eagerly watched Obi-Wan's face, waiting for him to congratulate you, but you only saw a frown as he replied, "Hold on. You told the new kid before you told me?" You huffed, slightly disappointed that he wasn't as happy for you as you'd thought he'd be. In frustration, you used the Force to yank on your friend's padawan braid.

"Ow! Hey! What was that for?!"

"Because! You doofus! I didn't tell Anakin! I told Master Qui-Gon, and Anakin happened to be standing there. I told you second! Why aren't you happy for me?" Your anger faded into sadness as you finished your rant, looking down at your feet. Then you heard Obi-Wan chuckle and you snapped your head up to see him laughing. Your brow furrowed at his change of mood.

"What? What's funny?"

"I'm teasing, Y/N! I know you told me second. I understand that Master Qui-Gon is important to you, and of course you'd have to tell him first. Whether or not his new protégé was there, wasn't your fault."

"Jerk!" You shoved his shoulder lightly, blushing and feeling like an idiot. Something you never wanted to feel in front of him. You hated being embarrassed in his presence. Then Obi-Wan pouted and added, "Though it's totally not fair that your going to be a Jedi before me. Master Qui-Gon won't let me take the Trials..."

Internally, he pouted for another reason. If he let himself admit it for a moment, he loved seeing your face light up with excitement, and for some reason, he wished he'd been there with Qui-Gon, not Anakin.

Pulled out of his thoughts by your beautiful laugh and another swift tug on his braid, you responded, "Don't be jealous Obi. Jealousy is not the way of the Jedi."

You straightened and added the last part seriously, like the other Masters would. Your friend rolled his eyes and asked sarcastically, "Don't you have someone else to bother? Oh wise and powerful Jedi?"

Obi-Wan brushed past you, his smug smile making your heart flutter.

You paused. That was weird, you thought. Choosing to ignore the odd sensation, you shook out of it and rushed to catch up with him, saying, "Wait up!"