A Second Chance ( On Hold + Editing )

Chapter 14

Chapter 14:

Ahsoka POV:

Ruby sleeps in my arms as I rock her. She looks peaceful, so innocent. She's the light of my day. My love.

But of course the moment I lay her in her crib, she'll awake and cry.

Anakin called yesterday and we decided to have our "date"---at least that's what he called it---today.

"Ahsoka, a pleasure to hear your sweet voice," he said. I smiled softly to myself as he continued. "I was thinking that tomorrow would be a great day for us to go out."

"Oh," I said surprised, and instantly cringed at the tone of my response. 

"But I mean if you think it's too soon, I can---"

Hearing that the joy in his voice is no longer there, I cut him off.

"No. It's not too soon for me. I can do it," I said with a smile. "Where and when?" I asked sort of excited. Was it bad that I really wanted to go out with him?

I hear him sigh in relief. "Be ready at 7 for I can pick you up."

Since it was already 5, I decided it was time to get ready. Sighing, I carefully placed Ruby in her crib. She stirred but didn't wake up.

Heading to the bathroom, I grab my towel and strip out of my clothes. 

Getting in the shower I try to wash away my nerves with the warm water but it doesn't help. Something deep down inside me tells me something will happen---something bad. But I ignore it believing it's just me and my nerves.

After I'm out of the shower I'm left with the hardest decision: What the heck am I supposed to wear? Anakin didn't say where we were going. Do I dress casual but still pretty or dress to impress. I contemplate this for a while before I sigh and decide to wing it. 

In the end, I choose a white cropped turtleneck, light blue jeans, with black boots. I get dressed after doing my makeup and check the time. 6:30.

Anakin will be here in 30 and my mother in about 5. I asked her to come to watch Ruby and she obviously accepted. I felt bad because what if I was overworking her? I have asked her to move in with me multiple times already. I have plenty of room for her. However, she denies saying that she's a full-grown adult and knows what she's doing to make her own choices. 

A knock on the door interrupts my thoughts and I get up heading downstairs. 

I open the door and mom stands there with a grin. She looks at me and her eyes wander my body up and down.

"Wow 'Soka, you look gorgeous baby," she says and pulls me into a hug.

"Aw thanks, mama," I say smiling. I feel pretty. 

We pull apart and she comes before I close the door 

"Now, where my grandbaby?" she asks looking around and I laugh. She loves Ruby more than me. I can't blame her though. Ruby is my favorite person in this galaxy. 

"She's sleeping in her crib, mom. It's 6:50," I say and she shrugs.

"I'm going to go up and see her," she says and goes up the stairs leaving me downstairs. Which I'm grateful for. 

It's almost 7 and I still haven't wrapped my head around that I'm going to go out with Anakin. Like we will be alone. What are we going to do? What are we going to talk about? Shoot. Shoot. Shoot. I'm nervous. 

What if I say something wrong or do something wrong? Gosh, I'm panicking. I feel my palms get sweaty and my breathing quickens. 

Calm down Ahsoka. You've dealt with worse things.

I don't even notice my mom has come back down until a hand touches my shoulder. 

I'm startled at the sudden contact and I see my mom's worry in her eyes. Shoot.

"Ahsoka, baby," she says, "are you okay?" No. I'm freaking out!

But I don't say that. Instead, I take a deep breath and say, "Yeah, just tired I guess. I need water," I say and quickly go to the fridge. I get my water and while drinking it I glance at my mom and see her looking at me in suspicion. 

"Where are you going anyway?" she asks skeptically. 

I don't even know myself. What do I say? What do I say? What do I sa-

"With who too?" she asks and I think of reasonable answers to this question. I don't want to tell her Anakin because then she'll never stop asking questions. 

But before I have time to answer there's a knock on the door and my mother practically runs to open the door. Well, at least I didn't have to answer.

I hold my breath as she opens the door. 

Her reaction shouldn't have surprised me but it did.

She gasps and turns to look at me before looking back at Anakin.

"You're going out with Anakin!" she says and I can hear her joy. "Oh my! I should have known! This is the best news!" She pulls Anakin in for hug and he glances over her shoulder and looks at me with a raised brow. 

I shrug and cross my arms before my mom pulls away from.

"Ahsoka come here now," she says and I uncross my arms before walking to them.

"Yes?" I ask but I don't get a response because she pushes me to Anakin.

He grabs my shoulders to keep me steady and I glare at my mom.

"What the heck mom? What was that for?" I ask crossing my arms again.

She rolls her eyes but she has a grin on her face. "Take all the time you need. Bring her home safe Anakin and have fun!" she says before pushing us outside, flashing me one smile, and closing the door on us.

I blink because she did that all in one second.

I hear a laugh and I slowly turn around.

"What's funny?" I ask raising an eye mark.

Anakin looks down at me chuckling. "You have a cool mom."

I blink again. "Um, thanks, I guess?" I say confused. What am I supposed to say to that?

Anakin chuckles again before his eyes wander all over my body and I feel butterflies erupt in my stomach. His eyes meet mine again and his light blue eyes have darkened and my breath hitches.

"You look gorgeous Ahsoka," he says and my stomach does a flop. Oh my gosh he affects me in ways he shouldn't? Why does he even affect me at all?

I nod before taking a deep breath and answering. "Thank you," I say, "you look...good to." Its true. He's wearing a gray sweater that shows his muscles, black pants, light brown shoes, and a black coat. 

He raises an eyebrow. "Just good? That hurts," he says and