afterglow {Anakin x Reader}

13. he thinks I look pretty.

(y/n)'s pov

I could feel myself waking up before my eyes even debated on opening. He sounds of birds chirping coming from outside of Anakin's window. I could tell the sun was shining high in the sky, meaning that we both probably slept in after a late night.

I sighed threw my nose, trying to move so I could lay on my back but when I did, I couldn't. My eyes peeled open, opening up to see Anakin's sleeping face. He looked so peaceful as he slept, clutching the pillow close to his chest. He looked so child-like, making me want to keep this picture in my mind for a later date. Maybe to annoy him, maybe just to look at so I could see something peaceful.

I went to move again, but I couldn't. I looked down, seeing that Anakin wasn't only cuddling up to the pillow. But he also had his hand wrapped around my waist and holding me close to him. My eyes widened, looking between his face and his arm.

Oh shit.

This is bad. This is very, very bad.

I started panicking a bit, praying that he wouldn't wake up and see us like this. I don't know if I could live with the embarrassment of him kicking me out, claiming that this was my fault. I slowly reached down to grip his hand in my own, slowly lifting up the heavy arm and rolling out of his grip. I stumbled onto the floor slightly, praying that he was still asleep.

I peaked up over to the bed, watching as Anakin rolled onto his back, still asleep.

Thank you God.

I quietly tip-toed over to the door, opening it and rushing to my room before the guards at the end of the hall could see me leave his room. That's the last thing I need, them gossiping about how the Princess was seen leaving the Jedi's room. I closed my door softly, sighing in relief as I was safely in my own room.

Away from the cuddling Anakin stupid Skywalker.

I hated how cold I felt now that his hands weren't around me. I hated the empty feeling I felt. I hated this. This was stupid and confusing. Anakin is no more than my body guard. I have only known him for three and a half stupid weeks too. So this was very stupid.

I scolded myself, scoffing and deciding to have a shower and get ready for the day. With my luck, Anakin will be ready as soon as I am and then I can pretend I left because I got read- not a complete lie.

After showering, brushing through and drying my hair and applying some makeup I put on a dress. I wore a blue dress that had little flowers scattered across it that was shorter than my usual dresses and a pair of white sandals. It was summer here on Naboo, the weather was becoming warmer and wearing those layered dresses was becoming hot.

Satisfied with the way I looked, I opened my door right as Anakin opened his.

"Ah, perfect timing." I sighed, watching him look at me weird. "What?" I questioned, looking over my appearance,