You Drew Stars (Tech x Jedi reader x ?)
Ratings: Angst | Fluff
Summary: Unrequited love is a real Bantha
Pt 5 of You Drew Stars
It’s been two weeks since Tech and I had that… Fight. We’ve never fought like that before and now… Now the tension between us has only grown stronger.
It didn’t help that my confidence is gone or that my partner in crime was currently on a mission. It was by poor timing by Sid that Hunter had to leave the night of the fight to go do a job. Now I was left to move past my feelings without the support of my best friend.
So I did what I was trained to do.
Ignore my problems until they eventually disappear.
To say that I was avoiding Tech like the plague was an understatement and yet he seemed to be everywhere all the time.
Could the force not give me a break?
I was mindlessly sorting through supplies with Echo on the loading dock when I heard Tech’s footsteps before I saw him. A tight feeling filling my chest as anger tried to claw it’s way up my throat.
“Hello, I need to… well…” His voice trailed off as he adjusted his goggles.
“What is it Tech?” I muttered with spite.
He rolled his eyes with a huff, “I need to check the panel behind you.”
“Do it later.” I replied, looking back to the box of wires I was sorting through, “We were here first and what were doing is pretty important.”
Tech raised an eyebrow, “You’re untangling wires.”
“Wires that would save us all if the ship short circuits.” I seethed.
Echo glanced between the two of us with caution as he slowly put down an extra air duct panel.
“Maybe we should take a break General.” Echo said trying to keep the tension from rising.
“No.” I disagreed with him immediately, a childish tone in my voice as I crossed my arms, “We were here first.”
Tech mimicked my movement, crossing his arms as well, “You’ve been here all morning, it’s only logical that you step aside and allow me to work.”
I glared at him as I pointed towards the way he came, “No way brown eyes.” I spat his beloved nickname with spite, “Go be a terrible friend to someone else.”
I saw the way his shoulders deflated and for a moment I wondered if I went to far… That is until he opened that mouth of his.
“I won’t ignore this hostility General. You need to move past our argument, you’re being childish.” Tech motioned towards my stance.
Me childish?
I rolled my eyes at his peace keeping tactics, “Piss off Tech.”
“Yeah! Piss off!” Omega called from the bottom of the ramp with Wrecker in tow.
“Omega wait no, don’t say that.” I said quickly as I lightly scolded her.
Tech chose not to add anything more to conversation. I heard his steps fade as he left. Wrecker’s laughter boomed through the hall as he followed his brother, “Nice going General, now she’s going to be saying that all week!” He called as Omega skipped ahead of him.
I shook my head with a sigh, “Hunter is going to kill me.”
“Probably.” Echo teased to try and lighten the mood.
Nothing seemed to make sense anymore.
The only thing I could hear ever other day was Phee giggling through the ship as she told the group about her latest adventure and Tech’s warm voice as he spoke gently to her. A warmth that I haven’t heard from him in weeks.
It use to be us talking late into the night and now… Now it’s her.
“You’re too smart brown eyes.” Phee said.
I didn’t mean to, but my eyes seemed to flicker to them and that was when I saw her planting a kiss on his lips. It brought me back to the night of my failed attempt at a proper date, my stomach suddenly churning at the sight.
The loving display had me pushing the food around my plate, no longer hungry or in any kind of good mood.
“Here Wrecker.” I passed my plate to him before getting up to leave.
“Brown eyes.” I muttered sarcastically as I entered my small room, “Of course they have to ruin any ounce of peace I have in this ship.”
I couldn’t help as I paced about my room. How long before they move past the stages of puppy love and into marriage? Would he leave with her or worse… Would they stay here?
Would I be forced out to make room? Maybe leaving isn’t such a bad idea… Maybe Rex could use a hand?
My thoughts muffled the footsteps approaching my room and the swoosh of my door opening.
“You haven’t been finishing your meals lately.” Tech’s voice stated behind me.
I tensed not realizing that he followed me.
“Why do you care?” I asked without looking back.
I glanced around the room to see if I could find anything that I could use as an excuse as to why I’m in here. I spotted the laundry that I had yet to put away and decided to go with that.
“Why would I not?” He stated promptly.
I continued with my task, grabbing the small basket filled with Omega and my clothes. I placed the basket on my bed and began to fold.
“You’re not acting like yourself.” He said after a while, “Our dynamic has shifted and I don’t understand… For that I apologize.”
I froze, the red long sleeve in my hand feeling like a weight of bricks and yet he continued.
“I would like for things to… Go back to how they were before our argument.” He continued, a small gentleness laying in his voice.
The way he was pleading for our friendship had me gripping the shirt tighter then I should.
“I need time, Tech.” I spoke softly, defeat filtering in my voice.
Things will never change between us will it?
“Alright.” He conceded with a nod, “Sleep well General.”
But with time, each day I reverted more and more back to my room. The only safe haven I have had away from the new couple… Away from Tech.
Another week passed and my feelings have yet to fade… Maybe in someway it has, but not enough to ease my short temper. I knew deep down that this feeling was only heightened because I am a Jedi, but that thought didn’t ease the pain of a first love any less.
Who needs him anyway? I thought angrily, but my anger slowly morphed into longing.
I do…
“Come on General. I think it’s time for you to get out of bed.” Echo’s voice had me throwing Tooka in his direction, using the force to hit him in the face.
I was happy in that Wrecker lent me Tooka in that moment because Echo’s annoyance made it worth it. He huffed as he put the doll on a shelf.
“I like my routine.” I muttered still facing the wall of my bunk.
“Your routine consists of sleeping all day and doing night watch. You need to get back to your old routine.” Echo insisted.
“He didn’t even think it was a real date.” It was quiet as my heart ached, “It’s clear to me now that he’s never even thought about me as someone who could be more than just a friend… His General.” I spat, I was really beginning to hate that word.
“I can’t… I don’t know how to fix that.” Echo leaned against my bunk, “I don’t know how to get things back to the way they were, but I do know that the team needs you. Omega needs you.”
That one name had me slowly getting out of bed and sitting up. I shook my head as if it would get rid of the heartbreak.
“Alright.” Was all I answered.
I could see the small grin forming on his face, “I’ll leave you to freshen up. Wrecker, Omega and I will be waiting outside to spar.”
It felt like years since I washed my hair though I used the refresher a couple days ago. In some ways it was nice to get ready and even though I’m hurting, I missed my little family more.
I didn’t know if I should be relieved or hurt that Tech wasn’t here as I made my way through the ship and outside. Most likely with Phee.
“You’re up!” Omega cried out excitedly as she bounded towards me.
I barely kept her from knocking us both over as her arms wrapped around my waist in a hug.
“I’m sorry I haven’t been myself lately, but that’s going to change. I promise.” I said as I wrapped my arms around her.
She pulled away to grab my hand and drag me to her brothers, “You have nothing to be sorry about. We’re just glad your here with us now. Oh! By the way, Echo and I saw Indul while we were at the market yesterday. He asked how you and I were doing.”
“He did? What did you say?” I wondered.
“I said you weren’t feeling well. He told me when you’re feeling better to have us stop by Sol for some of those little pastry cakes.” She smiled.
“That’s nice of him, I think he’d make a good friend.” I nodded with a smile of my own, “How about this weekend, you and I stop by there yeah? We’ll have another girls day.”
“Yes!” Omega cheered.
The day slowly melted into old routines and laughs. I spent my time sparring against Echo who took it very seriously while Omega and Wrecker were being complete goofballs to our left.
“You are getting better Arc Trooper.” I complimented Echo as he used his strength to unbalance me, “I dare say even better than your days in the 501st. Rex will be proud.” I nodded.
“Thank you, General.” His smile was warm as he remembered the good old days and how far he’s come.
“When do you think Rex is going to come to visit us?” Omega asked as she swung from Wrecker’s arm.
“I think it will be soon.” I answered, “If he has time that is.”
“I hope it’s for a friendly visit and no work.” Wrecker commented.
“Have you met the captain? He’s all work. I remember the time my master and I teamed up with Master Skywalker and the 501st captain. Rex would barely even blink, straight as a board.” I joked as we all broke into a laugh.
“What’s got you all laughing?” A voice hummed from behind me.
I felt myself recoil at the approaching couple. How did I not sense them? I thought as I took a few steps towards Echo. He seemed to get the message and quickly stepped in front of me.
“Just reminiscing on some old memories.” Echo replied nonchalantly.
“Oh! That’s nice, memories can be a good thing to hold onto.” Phee answered.
“What brings you here?” Wrecker asked as Omega dropped from his arm to run over to me.
“I have some time off so brown eyes brought me here to show me what he’s been working on.” She replied, “We’re going to compare notes and try to improve his ship.”
I couldn’t help my darkening gaze to the tall clone at the mention of something we used to do together was now being shared by them.
“That use to be our thing.” I muttered, my glare never leaving his, “So much for back to the way things were before.” I scoffed.
His gaze didn’t back down from mine as if he were itching for a fight.
“I never knew it was our thing to begin with.” Tech stated with ease.
“Huh…” My voice trailed off, a defeated lilt to it.
It seems talking to him nowadays only ended up in this defeated feeling laying heavily on my chest.
“What?” He continued.
I had to bite my tongue before I cursed Omega’s brother in front of her. I chose to glare instead, but it seems that Tech always has to have the last word.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” He asked with scrutiny.
“I can look at you however I want.” I rolled my eyes, “We’re supposed friends right?”
“What did I do this time, General?” He sighed.
“Breath.” I crossed my arms.
“Well breathing is inevitable if I wish to live.” Tech stated it like it was the most obvious thing in the world, “You’ve already ignored me for a week. You said you needed time and I gave it to you. What more do you want from me?”
“What more do I want from you?” I raised my voice as I took a step towards him, “Are you kidding me right now? You just told me that our thing was never our thing to begin with. We’re supposed to be friends and that’s how you chose to spend your time when I asked for some time in return. To have a new person to compare notes with?”
His mouth opened to speak, but the words never came as Omega stepped between us.
“I have something to show you.” Omega took my hand to lead me into the small woods and away from the heated conversation that was about to explode out of preparation.
“Have fun then.” Echo said to Tech with a concerned nod, “Wrecker and I are going to continued sparring.”
I didn’t hear the rest of the conversation the further we walked.
“What do you want to show me?” I wondered.
“It’s a surprise, but I think you’ll like it.” She grinned, “This place is magical.”
It wasn’t too long before we were breaking into a small opening where a stream of water fell over some rocks into a bright blue pond.
“Omega! This is amazing! How did you find this place?” I asked in awe.
“Hunter found it for me when I told him that I wanted to see what a waterfall looked like. It’s not as big as Echo has described, but it’s still amazing.” She explained as she padded into the water.
I followed her a gave a little splash in her direction to which she squeezed with laughter and this began our water fight. By the time we were finished wading through the water, we sat side by side on the moss near the pond.
“What Tech said the other day… I’m sorry.” Omega said after a while of peaceful silence, “I thought maybe he would realize that he did like you, but I was wrong.”
“You have nothing to be sorry about, those words were shared between he and I.” I explained, “Sadly, not every romance is like a holo movie.”
“It should be.” Omega muttered, causing me to laugh.
“My master once told me that miscommunication with unrequited feelings is normal. I can’t be fault him if he doesn’t feel the same way.” I said.
My own words seemed to slap me in the face as my eyes widened. I can’t fault him if he doesn’t feel the same way. In some odd sense I felt a weight being lifted off my chest as I began to laugh.
“What’s so funny?” Omega laughed along with me.
“Love is such a silly feeling.” I wiped the tears from my eyes, “But I feel better now thanks to you Omega.”
“Thanks to me?” She asked.
“Yes.” I said as I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into a hug.
“You will find someone.” Omega nodded to herself.
“Thank you sweetheart.” I kissed the top of her head.
“I was wondering where you two ran off to.” Hunter said as he appeared from the tree line.
“You’re back!” Omega said excitedly as she quickly pulled away from me to give her brother a hug.
“Welcome home Hunter.” I greeted him with a smile, “Hope you didn’t miss us too much.”
“You two? Always. My brothers on the other hand… Now that’s a different story.” Hunter joked as we laughed.
Hunter settled himself beside me as Omega ran back into the water.
“How have you been?” Hunter asked, his voice much lower than before.
“I’m better.” I smiled softly.
“I saw Phee back at the ship when I arrived earlier.” Hunter mentioned.
I played with the blades of grass flowing in the breeze, “I’ll admit that I haven’t been the best of company to anyone since you left, but I want to move forward with my life.”
His eyes softened, “I’m happy to hear that.”
“Yes, though every time I hear her call him brown eyes, I want to crush the ship in my hands.” I chuckled.
“I ask this because I know you can, but please don’t.” Hunter said lightening the mood as he admired her laugh.
“I won’t I promise.” I held my link out towards him.
He returned the deal as we sealed the small promise.
A calm settled over the two of us as we watched Omega chase a fish in the pond.
“Domů.” I said softly.
“What?” Hunter asked, his gaze flickering to my form.
“If I were to give a nickname it would be Domů.” I answered.
“What does that mean?” He wondered, eyebrows furrowing a bit in curiosity.
I tilted my head up, noticing the way some strands of hair seemed to blow into his face from the breeze.
“My master took us to a planet known for their beautiful culture and landscape. The people their were kind and wonderful… They used this word sacredly, maybe I will tell you one day.” I grinned as I watched his lips form into a pout.
It was then that Omega settled herself in between us, a laugh settling in her bones as she took a rest from her chase.
“I almost got him!” She said excitedly.
I pulled in for a hug, “I saw! I’m sure you will catch him next time!”
“Of course I will! I’m the best!” She boasted and i couldn’t help, but laugh.
“Oh? Someone’s getting a bit cocky, you know that is not the Jedi way. I think it’s time for…”
“No no no no!” She squealed trying to get up, but I held her in a tight hug as I began to tickle her, “I’m sorry!”
“Too late~!” I grinned.
“No!! Hunter save me!” She screamed as she laughed.
Suddenly I was grabbed, pulled towards Hunter’s side, tickling me as Omega escaped.
“Hey! You’re suppose to be my best friend!” I cried out in a laugh as he tickled my sides.
“Sorry, you know I can’t say no to her. Not even for you.” He whispered in my ear as he stopped tickling me.
“Traitor.” I stuck my tongue at him.
“Oh don’t act like you wouldn’t do the same.” He rolled his eyes teasingly as we settled back into our spots.
I looked up at Omega who was smiling at the two of us, “I would.” I said almost immediately.
She fell back on the ground between us, “Hunter can you tell us about your adventure!”
“Well…” He hummed and the two of us listened who heartedly as he shared his adventure trading cargo for Sid.
“So he tried to kill you for a bunch of transmission scraps?” I asked in disbelief.
“He didn’t know when to back down until I put my knife to his throat. The rest of the mission was successful though.”
Omega and I fell back to the moss with a laugh. I took my time to admire the sky and trees above us, grateful that a place like this could be here. I was also grateful to my family sitting beside me and the way Omega talked excitedly to her brother about what she’d been up too. It almost looked like a father who’s been away for a while and a daughter happy that he’s home.
I couldn’t help the fluttering of my eyes as my breathing mellowed out and I was finally able to get some sleep that I’ve been missing these past couple of weeks.
“She must be really tired huh?” Omega asked.
“She’s been dealing with a lot of stress. Heartbreaks are never easy.” Hunter answered as he looked down at his best friend.
“I hope I never have to go through a heartbreak.” Omega nodded at her answer.
“You will, but just like her you are strong enough to overcome it and move forward.” Hunter replied as he stood up then leaned down to pick his best friend up.
Omega watched the gentle interaction with curious eyes. She wasn’t too certain yet, but maybe she was right about there possibly being something between Hunter and their Jedi.
Omega nodded as she quickly got to her feet as well, “Yeah, let’s go!”
The trek back to the ship was calm, as the cool breeze of the evening air began to set in. He could hear his and Omega’s footsteps as the descend the ramp and into the Marauder. He could hear Wrecker’s snores and Echo humming a song in the refresher. He could hear Omega call out Goodnight as she descended the ladder to her room. He could hear the lieutenants soft breathing as she barely woke up.
Without opening her eyes she mumbled, “Take me to bed Domů.” Before finally succumbing to sleep once again as he carried her to her bunk.
But most of all he could hear the sharp intake of Tech’s breath as he watched him head to their General’s bunk.
“What are you doing?” Tech asked with a slight sharpness fo his voice.
“I’m putting her to bed.” Hunter answered quietly as he set her in her bunk.
He made sure to tuck her with the soft blanket she recently bought, a soft smile creeping onto his face as he watched her snuggle into it.
He broke out of his daze when he heard Tech’s heartbeat pick up slightly. Standing up straight, Hunter made his way out of the room and towards the front of the ship knowing that Tech would follow.
They both had something important they needed to discuss anyways.
“Why did she call you that?” Tech stated immediately.
It was obvious to Hunter that Tech knew exactly what that word meant and couldn’t have, but feel a small bit of pride swell in his chest. But Hunter also knew that his brother wasn’t able to process emotions the same way as the rest of them. He knew that for him to understand he would have to explain to him in the only way he knew.
“Sit down Tech.” Hunter motioned to the pilot chair as he took a seat in the co pilot chair.
Tech reluctantly sat down, his brows furrowed as he tried to understand what was happening.
“Tech. You are my brother and I would die for you, but sometimes you can be so dense.” Hunter sighed.
“I don’t understand? I am fully capable of-” Tech began, but was silenced by his brothers next words.
“The General had romantic feelings for you.” Hunter stated.
Tech’s brow furrowed, “I don’t…”
“Out of everyone in the galaxy, she fell for You Tech.” Hunter explained, “She asked you on that date because she had feelings for you and you rejected her, chose someone else, insulted her, and has ignored her for the better part of less than three weeks. That’s almost a month Tech.”
“Why would the General have feelings for me? That is quite impossible.” Tech adjusted his goggles, “She is worth more to the galaxy than I ever will be. I’ve never even thought about her in any way other than being friends, of her being a leader for our squad through the war… I…” Tech sighed and he leaned forward and placed his elbows on his knees, face in the palms of his hands.
“I’ve heard others at Sid’s bar ask each other on lunch dates since we’ve been here, I just assumed she meant the same thing…” Tech groaned frustratedly, “That’s why she’s been distant. I insulted our general and I hurt her feelings.”
Hunter leaned back into his seat with his arms crossed, “What are you going to do about it?”
“I’m going to-” Tech began to answer, but was cut off by Echo.
“Hey boys, I just received an incoming comm from Rex.” Echo spoke looking at his transmitter as he entered the room.
When Echo looked up he immediately notice the tension in the room, “Uh… Did I interrupt something?” He asked with a confused expression.
“No.” Hunter shook his head as he placed a hand on Tech’s shoulder, “I know you mean well Tech and deep down she knows that too, but you have some thinking to do.” He spoke gently before motioning for Echo to continue, “What does Rex need?”
“He needs our help.” Echo stated and showed the coordinates Rex sent them, “I swear the General always knows when someone is about to show up.”
“She’s a Jedi.” Tech stated, “Of course she has a sense for these things.”
“Looks like we’ve got ourselves a mission boys.” Hunter stated.
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