Author's Note: Hey ya'll! Here's Chapter 7! Whoo-hoo! Feels like it was just yesterday when I started this thing. Anyways, be prepared for laughs and giggles! 😊
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Chapter 7 Haunted Mansion
Rey is having second thoughts. Of course, she wouldn't it admit it out loud because Kylo Ren had just complimented her for being strong and tough just a moment ago. And now, the four of them were in the elevator alone, since Kylo Ren had made it his mission to scare them since Rey had convinced him that being scared is fun.
As the narrator spoke, the four of them shook and jumped. The woman's scream made Poe scream and run to the wall.
"Is this necessary? Do we have to be alone in here? Can't the other people be in here with us?" Poe asks all of them. Sure, he has fought the First Order and had almost died several times before, but this haunted house has him shivering and looking all around himself. He's not just afraid. He's terrified!
"What's the matter, Poe? For someone who claims to be a hero, you're shaking like a nervous wreck," Kylo Ren laughs and looks around, too. He's scared. He knows he is, but he would never confess it out loud since he knows Rey believes he's tougher than Snoke.
As the four of them stroll down the hall and look at the moving, frightening pictures, Rey reaches out to hold Kylo's hand.
"Don't say a word," she threatens under her breath. "You were right. We shouldn't have gotten on here."
"You're truly afraid, aren't you?" he asks, keeping the sarcasm out of his voice. "Well, this is entirely new to me. It's not everyday you see ghosts and go into haunted houses or anything."
"I've never seen anything like this before. This is all new to me, too," Rey says.
"And me," Finn swallows hard.
Poe jumps in between Rey and Kylo Ren. "I need to get out of here. Now!" Poe hollers.
"Calm down, Poe," Finn says, patting his friend's back.
"We shouldn't have gotten on here. I need to get out of here NOW!" Poe whines.
"Well, the only way out is to get into the carts, Poe. Let's go," Kylo Ren says, and leads them all to the carts. He wants to laugh, make a rude remark, and belittle Finn and Poe, but exhales and decides against it. Kylo Ren is nervous too, and just wants to get off the ride.
He climbs in first, and doesn't immediately expect Rey to jump in, but she does. Finn and Poe get into a cart together, and the four of them are taken into a dark room. The howling, loud noises, and scary music has the four of them on their toes. Creaking doors opening makes Rey hold on tighter to Kylo Ren, who he himself, is trying to stay calm and brave for her.
The floating candles in the hallway forces Poe to shut his eyes tight.
The casket opening has Finn reminding himself none of this is real.
Passing by the doors that are being knocked on and moved has Rey breathing hard and clutching onto Kylo Ren's hand tighter.
The claw shadowing the clock makes Kylo Ren's chest hurt.
The woman's head in the crystal ball is the last straw for Kylo Ren. He has an idea, but he's not entirely sure it will work…but he must try.
Kylo Ren listens to his gut. He digs deep into his bravery and strength to follow through with his plan. His shaky hand lifts Rey's buried face to his, and he kisses her. Rey, completely stunned, returns the kiss with a soft moan.
Okay…so Kylo Ren believes he found the solution to helping Rey no longer be afraid of the ride. And just when he thinks he won, he realizes he's indeed hit the jackpot.
His tongue was in her mouth! And she didn't punch him, slap him, or try to force-choke him! She put her tongue into his mouth, too!
While Kylo Ren pulls Rey's legs on his lap, he can hold her while his arms remain wrapped around her. The two were sucking each other's faces, playing tonsil hockey, and just savoring each other's tastes, saliva, and tongues.
As for Finn and Poe, Poe was clawing Finn's arms. Whimpering and screaming at every turn, Poe was a mess, while Finn prayed and hoped he would still be alive when the ride was over.
After the hitchhiking ghosts, the four of them exit the ride while an employee walks them out.
"You know, every couple makes out on this ride, and we saw everything. There are cameras in here," the male employee remarks.
"What? We didn't kiss," Finn says, clearly confused.
Kylo Ren blushes hard. Rey wraps her arm around his and grins. "He was talking to us, Finn," Rey says, casually and flirty. She knew the make-out was to make her less afraid of the ride, and it did. But she also knew Kylo Ren has finally made his move on her. Her inner princess has just returned.
Finn gags and rolls his eyes at them. He makes a mental note to lecture them when they return to their galaxy soon.
As for Poe, the three of them noticed he was dehydrated from the ride. And since his anxiety attack caused attention, the four of them were warned to go on a happy, fun ride to calm Poe down.
Kylo Ren is furious that Star Tours and Space Mountain will have to wait.
Rey is still eager to find Chewbacca, but little does she know, he's a popular sensation in Tomorrowland, and will get to walk in the parade tonight.
Finn decides he will choose the next ride: Splash Mountain.
