Chapter Three: Diagnosis: Infatuation ft. Decisions


It was strange for Kylo to see his dad proud. He's not exactly proud of Kylo himself - he was proud of the girl he picked out. It's still something at least, Kylo thought. His dad and him rarely get along and never agree on anything. He watched in interest as his girl spoke eagerly to his father about cars. His hand ghosted hers, holding her firmly in his grasp. There's something building up in him, happiness and relief.

"You have a millennium falcon?" Rey exclaimed to Han.

Kylo smirked to himself.

"Yes I do."

"You're lucky. That's like my dream car but they don't make them anymore."

Han gave her a slight smile. "Hey if I kick the bucket you can have it."

Rey's eyes widened. "Wait what - you can't be serious."

"I'm serious. For some reason, my sons don't want it." Han shot Kylo a stern look.

Kylo shrugged absentmindedly. "I don't want a car that you and mom used to fuck in." Long story short, his mom and dad fucked him and Ben up with sex. A long time ago, there was a time where their parents loved each other. It was nice except they fucked everywhere and anywhere and the twins walked in on them accidentally too many times growing up. It was no wonder that Kylo and Ben were fucked up about sex.

"Your ass has been there since you were born. What difference does it make?" Han scoffed.

"It's like you're giving me an already used condom."

"Jeez where's your fucking manners? You're girlfriend is standing here."

Rey couldn't help but to laugh. Kylo and his dad were so much alike.


"Rey, can you step outside for a bit?" Kylo asks.

"Why?" she blinked.

"Nothing. I just want to have a private conversation with my dad before we leave."

She nodded. "I understand." She leaned and kissed his cheek.

"Hey dad," Kylo called out for him.

"What is it?"

"Can you not tell mom and Ben about me dating?"

Han raised his eyebrow. "Why? I know she's young but they'll get over it. They'll love her."

"Well you know how judgmental mom is and how Ben isn't afraid to be brutally honest. I don't want her to get scared off. It wouldn't be a good idea especially since me and Rey have been only dating for a little bit."

Han thought about it and then nodded. "They're so alike," he chuckled fondly.

Kylo's heart skipped a beat. He hates when his dad speaks like that - speaks so fondly of mom. It gives him hope that maybe dad and mom will get back together but they've been estranged from each other for ten years.

"How are you and Ben?"

"We're okay except he won't be okay if he knows I'm dating Rey."

"It can't be that bad. Stop being so dramatic."

"Rey is a former student of his," Kylo said flatly.

Han's eyes widened. "Jesus Christ how the fuck did you meet her? Do you go around the university and chase skirts around?"

"Long story but no shit I don't," Kylo snapped. "Ben's going to have a heart attack."

"Damn our thanksgivings already sucks as it is with your Uncle C-3PO always bringing up the time your mom and your Uncle Luke made out."

They both shuddered in horror. "Don't remind me."


The next day, she decides to tell her friends about her boyfriend.

"Rey, I don't know how you got yourself into this mess," Finn mumbled.

Poe shook his head in agreement with crossed arms. "What do you even see in this guy? He's the twin of your former professor - he looks exactly like Professor Solo."

"And what did you even find attractive about Professor Solo anyways?" Finn exclaimed. This girl was going to give him high blood pressure before he was thirty. "He's so goofy looking and those big ears of his!"

Rey blushed. "I don't know. With Professor Solo - I just thought he was cute. Like in the nerdy way."

"And with Kylo?" Poe asked. He leaned down and scooped up his puppy BB-8.

"I think he's cute too and I really like how open and fun he is. I really like how affectionate he is."

"But," Finn emphasized. "Do you like Kylo or do you like him because you can't have Ben?"

"What?" she snapped. "Why would you even think that? I'm not dating him because he's a rebound or anything. I'm dating him because I like him. I was reluctant to date him but I made it clear about the situation and -

"But Rey, he has Ben's face," Poe interrupted.

"I know but I don't care. Even if Kylo didn't I wouldn't care either. I like him - why do you guys find that so hard to believe?"

"It's just the whole situation," Poe answered smoothly. "Like what if you met them at the same time? Who would you like?"

Rey bit her lip. "That's a strange question but I would like Kylo. I would like him because he's outgoing and open. Besides Professor Solo isn't interested in me."

"But what if they both liked you?" Poe countered.

"Who would you choose? Would you choose the bad boy or the sweet nerd?" Finn chimed.

She hesitated for a moment but gave them a confident answer. "Kylo."

Finn and Poe looked at each other and then at her. They saw it, they saw her hesitate. "Just be careful," Finn said weakly.

"Oh you guys know I have daddy issues," Rey joked.

They didn't find it funny though. Instead Finn sighed and patted her hair. "I know honey, I know."

Poe was about to open his mouth until the door knocked.

"Who's that?" Poe asked.

"Kylo. We're going on a date tonight."

"Good!" Poe said. He rushed to the door and opened it before Rey could.

Rey raised her eyebrow. "What's going on-

Finn covered her mouth.

"Hi. I'm here for Rey," Kylo said awkwardly. "I'm-

"We know who you are," Poe said as he petted BB-8. "I assume she talks about Finn and me to you."

Kylo nodded. He remained unaffected. He's aware that Rey's friend was trying intimidate him but he wasn't even close.

"Tell me what are your plans with my and Finn's cinnamon roll?" Poe glared at him. He pulled Rey by the arm and patted her head like BB-8. She rolled her eyes and she swore BB-8 gave her a look of pity.

"You're fucking fruity," Kylo laughed as he snatched Rey by the arm. He wrapped his arms around her then and rested his chin on her head. "Hi babe," he said to her.

Rey laughed. "Hi. I'm sorry that you have to deal with my two fathers." She lets him hold her like this. She doesn't mind but she knows damn well that inside her friends were screaming.

"It was bound to happen," Kylo laughed.

Finn and Poe weren't amused. Their arms were still crossed and their eyes were on him.

"I'm taking her out for dinner and a movie and I'll bring her home by ten because I know she has work in the morning, sirs," Kylo said mockingly in a polite tone.

Rey pressed her lips, concealing her laughter.

"Listen," Finn began. "If you hurt her I will hunt you down and kick your ass."

Kylo remained indifferent. "Scandalous."

Rey laughed. "Stop it DADS. I'll be fine. You guys taught me well and instilled good morals on me. I can protect myself," she teased.

Poe and Finn shared a look at each other. She was beginning to be influenced by her boyfriend and they didn't like that at all.

Kylo sensed Poe and Finn's discomfort and exhaled. "If you're really worried, you guys can tag along and we'll double date."

She watched her friends' glares turn into devious grins. Rey frowned and turned to Kylo. "Are you sure?" she asked. "Knowing them, it's not going to be a double date. They're going to be chaperones."

"I know but calling it a double date makes it sound less fucked up," he winked at her.


Something had changed in Kylo.

He was happier, more flighty than usual.

Ben noticed this. He wonders what changed Kylo's mood. Usually Kylo tells him everything - every excruciating detail.

"Your brother's in love," his mom says.

Ben raised his eyebrow. "Who? Kylo? It's more of an infatuation." His mom and him knew nothing about Kylo's girlfriend but they knew that he was dating. He was exhibiting all the signs - goofy smiles and dreamy stares and nice clothes. Kylo would never say anything about his relationship unless it was serious and so Ben didn't think much of it. Kylo was the type to fall in love fast and hard with anyone and fall out of love quick as well. "It's just puppy love. If he's really in love he would have brought her over to meet the family."

Leia gave her son a cheeky look. "Well from what I gathered they've only dating for a while that's why."

"Yes and for that reason I don't think it's serious." Still Ben couldn't help but to be curious. His brother was a stray cat as it was, but there was something different in his behavior.

Ben didn't notice until the next day, when he saw Kylo on campus. Ben was on his way to his classroom but he stopped the second he saw Kylo. Kylo was sitting outside of a lecture hall, patiently waiting for something. Ben raised his eyebrow and immediately went to him. "Kylo what are you doing here?" he asked.

Kylo quickly stood up and painted a smile. "Hi Ben," he said through a nervous smile.

Ben didn't smile at all. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to see you!" Kylo exclaimed with a wide grin.

Ben's eyes furrowed. "Really?" he crossed his arms. He didn't buy it one bit.

Kylo nodded wildly. "Of course. You're my brother!"

"Do you even know what class I teach?"

Kylo paused. "Of course I do!" he exclaimed again.

Ben frowned. "What do I teach then?"

Kylo hesitated and said the first thing that came to mind. "Um...math?"

"Not even close. Seriously what are you doing here?"

Kylo was about to open his mouth but the class came out.

And then Ben knew. He knew by the way Kylo unconsciously turned to the door of the lecture hall and looked around. Searched. The girl he was seeing was in that class and was just let out.

"She's in the class isn't she?" Ben's voice went low.

Kylo went pale. "Wh-o?" his voice cracked.

"The girl you're dating."

"Wait how did you know?"

Ben sighed. Kylo wasn't great with hiding his emotions. He didn't even need to tell Ben that he was seeing someone. It was written all over Kylo's face. "Dad told me," Ben lied to see a reaction.

Kylo's face scrunched up like an angry child. "I told that fucker not to tell."

Ben laughed. "Who's the girl-

Ben stopped himself when he saw her from the corner of his eye - Rey. Ben blinked and stared at her and at Kylo. Kylo wasn't even looking at him, he was too scared to. "Are you two dating?" Ben frowned.

Rey sheepishly frowned. "Professor Solo -

"You're not part of this," Ben said calmly. "This is between my brother and I." Ben glared at Kylo and Kylo glared back. "I'll have a word with you after work."


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