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Summary: Rey is determined to seduce Ben Solo back to the light, can Kylo Ren resist her? [Reylo] [ReyBen] [Warning: Citrus Content]

Parings: Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo [Reylo] [ReyBen]

Continuity: Set directly after Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi ends [FULL SPOILERS].

WARNING: This story contains adult content, if you cannot handle, do not like, or are not of age, DO NOT read this.

A/N: I got a fic bug and had to write this out…it's hella dirty, but hey, our lord and savior Rian Johnson said the hand touch scene in TLJ was the closest thing to sex we'll ever get in a Star Wars movie, SO! Let's go! This fic is set to the song Mad Love by The Veronicas. Go check out my multi-chapter fic Finding You, Actor AU Famous In Love, and Reylo drabbles/one-shots too! Thanks for reading and reviewing, friends!

Mad Love
Part I
By: sushigirlali

It's kinda cool in your company,
It's kinda hot when you're mad at me,
You know I hate it when I lose a fight,
But you'll make it up to me tonight

Rey paced the length of her room, fuming. Ever since retreating to Cloud City with the Resistance, she hadn't been able to get Ben's last plea out of her head.

"Ultimatum, more like." Rey scowled.

After battling side-by-side against the Praetorian Guard, she had assumed that Ben was ready to turn back to the light; that he would renounce his life as Kylo Ren. She had risked her life to come to him, and he had saved her from Snoke in return, but as she soon found out, that didn't mean Ben was ready to let go of his anger.

Was Ben so blinded by the dark side that he actually believed she would accept his offer? That she would betray her friends? Their connection through the Force was strong, yet neither had seen the true intentions of the other. Had she only been projecting her own wants and needs when gazing into his future? Had he?

She had so many questions, and none of the answers.

Sinking onto the bed with a sigh, Rey contemplated her options. She wanted to speak with him again, to figure out what exactly had motivated him to reach out to her back in the throne room. Had he offered her the galaxy because he had feelings for her, or because she was simply a strong ally? She hated not knowing how he felt, what he really wanted.

Was this combination of hope and fear and helpless attraction love? Never having been in a relationship before, Rey was at a loss. But who could she ask? Rose and Finn were young and inexperienced like her, and while Poe was about Ben's age, he was also thoroughly distracted by the cause. And Leia, well, Leia was Ben's mother. Rey couldn't even fathom broaching the topic with her.

Rey fell back against the plush pillows lining the mahogany headboard moodily. Even if she did talk to her friends about Ben, she was sure they wouldn't understand; he was still Kylo Ren in their eyes, after all. If only she had a mother to go to for advice, someone who could help her sort through feelings, someone who wouldn't judge her.

She was becoming aware of herself as a woman for the first time in her life, and she was terrified of being rejected. Having pushed her abandonment issues to the back of her mind all these years, opening up now was difficult. Still, having suffered the same kind of intense loneliness, Ben was a kindred spirit. Despite her hang-ups, she had found it absurdly easy to talk with him about her feelings back on Ahch-To.

Beyond the spiritual bond they shared, Rey felt a physical attraction to Ben that she had never experienced with anyone else. Ben's presence seemed to fill the room whenever they were together. His intense gaze, which had appeared cold and calculating at first, now came across as warm and intimate. When he looked at her, he seemed to really see her, not through her, as so many did back on Jakku.

After seeing Ben half-dressed and vulnerable through their bond, she found his once imposing stature incredibly appealing. Rey blushed as remembered his look of smug understanding as she had tried not to stare at him. But what was she supposed to do? He was the first man she had ever seen in such a state!

His shoulders were broad, and his chest well-toned, showcasing the scars he had tallied up over the years, including the ones delivered by her hand. She had wanted to reach out, to touch each offending mark and apologize for her part in making them. She knew the bowcaster wound he'd sustained from Chewie must have scared as well, but he'd been wearing high-waisted pants at the time, so…

Rey covered her face with her hands, groaning at the trajectory of her thoughts. What was wrong with her?

"Rey?" Finn knocked on her door.

"Yes?" Rey called, hoping her voice sounded normal.

"Dinner will be ready in an hour. Make yourself presentable, Lando says there are going to be eligible bachelors joining us tonight." Finn teased.

"Oh, ha ha." Rey rolled her eyes. "I'll be down soon."

Jumping off the bed, Rey made her way into the connecting bathroom, locking the door behind her. She plugged the enormous clawfoot tub sitting in the middle of the ostentatious room before twisting on the tap, watching idly as warm water began to fill the basin. It had seemed like such a waste at first, coming from a desert planet, but now she greatly enjoyed her nightly baths.

"Make yourself presentable." Rey said in a mocking undertone as she uncapped a bottle of bubble bath. "Like I would even want to…want to…"

Rey trailed off, a scandalous idea unexpectedly forming in her mind. After everything that had happened between them, Rey was certain she could connect with Ben at will now. So, what if she used their bond to…seduce him back to the light?

It would take a great deal of manipulation on her part, which didn't sit well with her, but the alternative was even worse. Leaving Ben Solo to his fate was not an option. If he didn't have those kinds of feelings for her, she would let him go. But if he did, well…she had to at least try.

Rey's hands moved unsteadily to her tunic, tugging it out of her waistband before pulling it over her head. Her belt, arm bands, and pants soon followed, so that she was left wearing only her chest wrap and underwear.

Catching sight of herself in the mirror that hung above the sink, Rey bit her lip. Her body was a bit skinny and boyish in places, but the swell of her breasts over the tight bands had to count for something. Did Ben think she was attractive?

Rey laughed at herself, feeling self-conscious. This was a completely ridiculous idea, and it would probably backfire magnificently, but Rey felt compelled to find out if there was anything real between them. Mind made up, Rey took a seat on the edge of the tub and concentrated on finding Ben through the Force.

Blushing wildly as she felt his presence behind her, Rey's shaky hands rose to undo the wrap restraining her breasts.

I take you places you've never been,
You make me shiver when you touch my skin,
And then there's days that you don't come around,
I'm running trying to chase you down

Kylo felt the familiar pull of the Force reconnecting him with Rey. He took a moment to compose his features in what he hoped was a nonchalant expression before acknowledging her. While he was angry with her for rejecting him, Kylo still believed that he could use her to further his ambition to unite the galaxy.

At least, that's what he told himself whenever his thoughts strayed to the beautiful young scavenger.

Taking a steadying breath, Kylo turned around, only to stop dead in his tracks as Rey came into focus before him. She was sitting on the edge of a large tub with her back to him, nearly naked. Wearing only a miniscule pair of peach panties and a thin layer of cloth wrapped around her breasts, her toned body was open to his appraisal.

Kylo didn't move, didn't dare breath as she slowly reached for the edge of the wrap, unpinning the side in order to remove it. She hadn't acknowledged him yet, and he was torn between allowing her to continue disrobing or speaking up.

Before he could make a decision, Rey whipped off the fragment of cloth before turning to stop the flow of water filling the tub, revealing the soft curves of her small mounds to his hungry eyes. Kylo felt his breath catch in his throat at the beguiling sight. Never before had he seen something so beautiful, and the fact that it was Rey, well, Kylo couldn't prevent a small groan from escaping his lips.

Rey's shoulders straightened at the sound, but she didn't react the way he expected her to. Instead of yelling or covering herself up, she turned toward him slightly, not quite looking at him, but not hiding from him either.

Kylo watched as she stood next to the tub, stunned as her slim fingers looped into the edges of her underwear, tugging them slowly down her long legs. With her last scrap of protection removed, Kylo's eyes branded the curly brown triangle between her thighs as his own. She looked soft to the touch, and he ached to go to her.

But he was confused. Rey's response to seeing him shirtless not too long ago played in his mind. She had been embarrassed, unsure of herself. What had changed since then? He couldn't help feeling suspicious that this was a trap, that she was setting him up.

The tips of her pink nipples peaked under his continued regard, but he didn't make a move toward her. Ignoring his growing erection, Kylo waited to see what she would do next. Would she acknowledge him? Or continue to pretend that he wasn't in the room?

We got tha E, the kind that makes you mad,
I put up with your crazy 'cause I'm your better half,
I think I like the challenge because I love to win,
You know you got the talent, pressing all my buttons in

Rey could feel Ben's gaze burning into her skin, but he had yet to make a move. Was she that unappealing to him? Or was he simply wary of her intentions? Rey tried to calm her trembling hands as she climbed into the tub, sliding down into the water until only her head was visible.

If he wanted to continue looking at her, she thought crossly, he'd have to come closer.

Deciding to go about her ablutions regardless of what Ben chose to do, she pulled the elastic band from her upswept hair, releasing her sable locks to flow into the water surrounding her. Reaching for the shampoo, she squeezed a hefty amount into her palm before carefully working the soapy liquid into her scalp. The warm water was comforting as she ducked her head under it, smoothing her clean hair back from her face as she surfaced again.

Wiping the excess water from her eyes, Rey gasped as Ben suddenly towered over her at the foot of the tub, his belt at eye level. His intimidating size was underscored by the large bulge pressing against the soft wool of his tailored trousers, and Rey clenched her thighs together in reaction, relieved that her nudity affected him after all.

His eyes lingered on her naked body for a moment before rising to meet hers. "What are you trying to do?" Ben asked, the intensity of his gaze making her face heat.

The accusation in his voice was clear, but Rey pretended not to notice it. She had to dispel his suspicion, or else this was never going to work.

"I'm taking a bath." Rey said simply.

His brow furrowed at her reply. "But you called to me?"

"Yes." She admitted.

"Knowing I would see you like this?" He insisted.

"Yes."

Rey was bemused by the bevy of emotions flashing across Ben's face, the foremost of which was abject confusion.

"Why?" He breathed.

"I wanted to know if you…" Rey gulped, feeling vulnerable, but she pushed forward anyway. "Do you want me, Ben?"

"Of course I—"

"Hey, Rey, you almost done in there?" Finn called through the door.

"You said I had an hour!" Rey hastily came up to her knees, sloshing water all over the floor.

"Yeah, well, Leia is getting impatient. I think she intends to marry you off to some noble type from Eiattu 6." Finn joked.

"Leia intends to marry me off to who?!" Rey stood, heedless of her nudity as Finn's words set her off.

"That got you moving, huh?" She could practically see Finn's grin through the door.

"Finn, you idiot!" Rey laughed, ignoring Ben's stormy look. "I'll be there shortly, I just need to dry off and get dressed."

"I'll save you a seat next to Rose and me." Finn chuckled, shutting the bedroom door with a snap as he exited her suite.

As Rey turned to step out of the bathtub, Ben's ungloved hand shot out, grasping her upper arm. He wasn't hurting her, but his quick movement caught her off guard.

"What was that traitor doing in your bedroom? And who is my mother trying to marry you off to?" Ben demanded.

Rey gaped at him, taken aback by his furious tone. "Finn is my best friend, Ben, he's allowed to come into my room. And he was joking about the marriage thing, there's nothing for you to worry about."

"Who said I was worried." Ben dismissed, but she could feel his distress at the thought of her being with someone else.

Rey shivered as his hand smoothed up her arm and over her shoulder, pushing her damp hair away from her face gently.

"Of course I want you." Ben continued as if Finn's interruption had never happened. "But I have to focus on the First Order now. I gave you a chance to join me, and you rejected my offer. Unless you've changed your mind, there's nothing left to say."

"Ben, I can't. You know I can't!" Rey said miserably.

He turned away dejectedly. "Goodbye, Rey."

"Ben, wait!" Rey exclaimed, but he was already gone.

A/N: I posted Famous In Love as one long 7,000+ word one-shot, so I thought I'd try to space this story out a little bit. I wrote the whole thing within a few days and hopefully made natural cuts in the story. I can get kinda longwinded sometimes, so I'm working on editing myself. Hope you enjoyed Part I! You can find me on Tumblr as sushigirlali.

A little something extra!

Kylo: So, when are you going to cosplay me?
Ali: …I've cosplayed you like eight times?
Kylo: Disneybounding is not cosplay.
Ali: Okay, first of all, fuck you.
Kylo: …
Ali: …
Kylo: And second of all?
Ali: Still fuck you.
Kylo: You're a damn delight to be around sometimes, you know that?
Ali: I know, you're lucky to have me.
Kylo: *Takes a deep breath* THAT WAS SARCASM!