Let me stay right here| Obi Wan Kenobi x Reader
Inspired by the song 'photograph' by Cody Fry
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It was a cold evening on Coruscant. The sound of air speeders whirred softly in the distance, lights from buildings and speeders blurred together and created a comforting ambiance against the hustle and bustle of the Capital.
You were leaning against the ledge of your open window, taking in the view of your only known home. It had been a while since you'd been back at the Jedi temple- 2 months to be exact- and you had missed the familiar scent of the sweet, heavy air of the building. It was warm and inviting, like a hug from a loved one. A cold breeze blew past you; in reaction, you tightened your grip around the small blanket that draped over your shoulders. You felt so at peace that you didn't want to close the window and cut yourself off from that gorgeous scenery.
You had been so enthralled by the seemingly magical blend of white noise, blurred lights, and incense smoke that you hadn't even noticed the woosh of your quarter doors opening and closing.
Propping one arm up on the wall and one hand on his hip, the Jedi Master gazed lovingly at you, admiring how your hair looked as it moved with the breeze, how the city lit up your stunning figure as you stood there, occasionally shifting your weight between one foot and the other. He loved how you adored the city despite its unforgiving nature. You always saw good in people. He admired that trait as both a Jedi and a lover.
Your relationship was hidden from the galaxy and only lived through secret kisses in empty hallways, lingering touches, and passionate nights in your separate quarters. It was a shame you had to hide your love for each other. Obi-Wan wanted nothing but to show you off, he wanted the galaxy to know you were his and he was yours. You both knew it was forbidden to have attachments as Jedi. He argued this when you confessed your feelings to each other to which you pointed out that "As Jedi, unconditional love is central to our lives. If we are encouraged to love, how could it truly be forbidden? The way I see it, we should have the freedom to love who we want and how. As long as that attachment doesn't impact our actions and roles as Jedi" He couldn't disagree, and he wanted to love you. Maker, he needed to love you.
You had been all he ever wanted ever since he was a padawan, back when you two trained together. His feelings deepened after the death of his master, Qui Gon Jinn. You were there to comfort him. There to ease his pain and help him move on and realise that Qui Gon was now at peace and one with the force. You rose through the ranks together, from padawans to where you were now; Jedi Masters on the seat of the council.
How could he not fall in love? Any sane man would. You were truly divine. Your grace and skill in battle were truly something to behold as well as your mastering of the force.
Obi-Wan continued to study every inch of you, wishing that he could make time stand still, so he could live in this moment forever. He could forget the war, the order, just for a moment he could forget the cruel of the galaxy as long as he was here with you.
Snapping out of your meditative trance, you turned your head to the tall figure in the corner of the room. In any other situation, you would have instantly reached for your lightsaber but you recognized the presence of the man and knew you could instantly let your guard down. You stretched your arms out as if to invite the man into your embrace, to which he obliged. As he stepped into the light that poured from the open window, his features were illuminated. His auburn hair and beard suited his face well, he had certainly matured since his years as a young Jedi knight. His blue-grey eyes were easy for you to get lost in, which you did very often. Each step the man took seemed to take forever, but you waited for him to make his way across the room until he finally stood in front of you.
Obi-Wan brings his hand up to your face and holds your cheek, tracing your lip with his thumb. He does this for a few more seconds; then without a word, he pulls you in for a tight hug. You rested your head against his chest and breathed in deeply. Just as you thought he still smelled of cypress, musk, and battle smoke. The latter smell brought you back into the moment, you pulled away slightly and looked at him.
"I missed you, my love. The days seem to grow longer when I'm so far from you." You stated, looking from his slightly chapped lips back up to his beautiful blue-grey eyes.
"I can promise I missed you much more my darling," Obi-Wan whispered before leaning in to meet your lips. The kiss was short but passionate. After months of restricted contact and no secret kisses in empty hallways, no lingering touches, and especially no passionate nights in your quarters, it was pure bliss to be able to just hold each other and feel each other's warmth again.
The Jedi Master's hands were wrapped around your waist firmly, and yours were wrapped around his neck. After another minute or so of being in each other's embrace, Obi-Wan moved to a seat near the open window and parted his legs for you to sit in between. You happily plopped yourself down between his thighs; Obi-Wan wrapped his arms back around your waist. You could feel his chest rise and fall softly against your back. You could sense the peace within him and couldn't help but wonder if it was because of your presence.
"Darling?" You cooed, as you leaned back into his chest.
"Hmm?" He hummed back, pressing a kiss you the side of your face.
"The sun is going down, you may have to head back to your quarters soon." You responded. You didn't want him to go, you wanted this moment to last for hours. You wish you could make that happen. Stars, you wish you could take a picture with a holocam so you could have some way to prove that this is real and not just a dream because it feels so perfect. Memory is not enough to cherish this moment between the two of you.
"Let me stay right here. Just a moment longer" He quietly spoke into your ear. Tightening his grip around you and pulling you closer into him, he placed countless kisses on your shoulders and nape before resting his head on your shoulder.
"Please let this last forever" He muttered before placing a kiss on your cheek.
You spent the next few hours in Obi-Wan's arms, staring at the city together and watching the blurred lights become brighter as the four moons rose before you fell asleep in each other's loving embrace.
