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Summary: Ben becomes concerned about his frenemy's wellbeing when Rey starts falling asleep in class.

Pairing: Rey x Kylo Ren/Ben Solo [Reylo] [ReyBen]

Rating: T

Continuity: Hogwarts AU

A/N: The only thing I love more than Harry Potter is Star Wars, so this AU is a long time coming. This ficlet was inspired by Reylo Week 2019 Day 04: Time Travel prompt. For this AU, the main crew are sixth years, with Ben in Slytherin and the rest in Gryffindor. Enjoy!

Special Thanks: I like pandas and stuff (x10!) / Laxargames / ToughSpirit (x22!) / Fangirltopia1013 / mandorakat / amalina899 (x4!) / ArkhamAnnie / Gummybear1178 / TheLoneRebels 2.0 (2!) / WhiteDemonFeathers

Happy Accidents
By: sushigirlali

Staring at the back of Rey Niima's sable head like a Seer peering into a crystal orb, Ben attempted to puzzle out what was going on with her. They'd developed a friendly rivalry since first year, so quelling his natural inclination to tease her for falling asleep in class was difficult, but the dark circles blooming under her expressive eyes everyday had become down right concerning.

But every time he'd tried to broach the subject with her over the last few weeks, Rey automatically assumed he was insulting her and became defensive. "I suppose I should be used to it by now, we're not technically friends after all, but still…"

"That's enough for today," Professor Flitwick informed the room, interrupting his train of thought. "You're all well on your way to acing the N.E.W.T.s. Go enjoy what's left of your Saturday!"

Several people cheered at being released from exam prep early, but Ben didn't mind the weekend class. Rey had signed up too, after all.

Keeping track of the girl in question out of the corner of his eye, Ben shoved his spellbooks and parchment haphazardly into his bag while Finn Johnson shook her awake.

"He doesn't have to be so rough with-never mind." Ben hid a grin as Rey shoved her best friend right back, nearly knocking him into his girlfriend, Rose Tico.

"I was just trying to wake you up, Rey, no need to go feral on me," Finn joked.

"I'll show you feral," she glared, scrubbing her face with her hands. "Did I fall asleep again?"

"Yeah," Finn frowned, exchanging a look with Rose. "You know, we're getting kind of worried about-"

"Not this again!" Rey said, standing up to gather her things.

"Yes this again," Rose insisted. "You're barely getting any rest at all, on top of worrying about-"

"Shh!" Rey whispered, scanning the room.

Ben looked away before she caught his gaze, but he could feel her eyes on him.

"Not here, please," Rey said. "We can talk about it in the common room."

"You'll only disappear on us again if we don't discuss this now," Finn said stubbornly. "Listen, about that...sensitive matter we discussed the other day, we were thinking maybe you should just tell him. It'll be one less thing to lose sleep over, and I mean, what's the worst that can happen? I'm sure he-"

"Will. You. Shut. Up?!" Rey snapped, sounding incredibly embarrassed.

"What's this now?" Ben wondered, intrigued by her show of temper. "Tell who what?"

"Rey!" Rose reprimanded.

"Look, I'm sorry," Rey deflated. "Can we please talk about this later? I want to hit the library before dinner."

"Alright," Finn softened. "We're heading back to the common room to drop our stuff. Meet us in the Great Hall in an hour?"

"Sure," Rey smiled. "See you then!"

Trying to be as inconspicuous as possible while the trio said their goodbyes, Ben waited a beat before following them out of the classroom. With her friends splitting off to head up to Gryffindor Tower, Rey descended the stairs toward the first floor, and presumably, the library.

But just as he was about to call out to her, Rey ducked into an empty classroom instead. "What the hell?"

Stalking to the door in a few long strides, Ben peeked through the stained glass insert just in time to see Rey tug a thin gold necklace from under her robes. Ben recognized the circular pendant from a book about time travel, but couldn't believe that Rey would have such a highly regulated magical item in her possession.

Barging into the room without so much as a knock, Ben startled Rey into looking up. "Is that a time turner?" he asked without preamble. "Is that why you've been so tired lately? You've been messing around with time travel?"

"What?" Rey said, dumbfounded by the accusation. "How did you…? Wait. Were you listening to us?" she demanded. "Because that's a complete invasion of my—"

"Are you serious?" Ben replied incredulously. "No, I wasn't listening to you. Or, I wasn't trying to at least. But that really isn't the issue here."

"No?" Rey folded her arms and leaned back against a desk. "Enlighten me then."

"This is about what ever scheme your merry band of idiots have concocted. Out with it, what are you planning to do with that?" Ben indicated the golden timepiece still clutched in her hand.

Rey stared at him for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Oh, Solo, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about."

"We'll see about that," he said, striding forward and impulsively plucking the time turner from her grasp.

"Wait!" she cautioned as the hourglass flipped on its head. "Ben, don't-!"

But it was too late, time was already spinning around them.

Trying to keep his head as students and teachers filtered in and out the room at light speed, Ben marveled at the experience of traveling through time; studying magical theory and living it were definitely two different things.

When reality came back into focus and they were alone again, Rey jerked the necklace out of his hand and stuffed it back down her shirtfront. "How many times did it turn? Did you count?"

"What? No."

"Great, just great!" she fumed, rolling up her sleeve. "Okay, my watch says it's 5:57, which means we have three minutes until the clock tower chimes. That should at least tell us what time it is, even if we don't know what day yet."

"Huh? I don't-hey!" Ben yelped as Rey grabbed his arm and yanked him toward the door. "What the hell, Niima? You can't just-"

"Shut up!" she hissed, cracking open the door.

"Excuse me?! I will not-mmph!" Shocked into silence as she clamped her hand over his mouth, Ben froze as two familiar scarlet figures rushed past them.

"Shit, we're going to be so late!" Poe Dameron groused, hastily pulling on his Keeper's gloves as he passed.

"It's your fault," Finn reminded him. "You're the one who busted out the fire whisky."

"And you're the one who decided to drink it," Poe replied.

"Like you gave us much of a choice! You said we'd all be kicked off the team if we didn't have a drink or seven with the captain," Finn baited.

"I said no such thing!" Poe protested. "Unless, of course, I did, in which case…"

As their voices faded away, Ben stared down at the slender fury holding onto him. "Rey?" he tried, muffled by her warm palm. "I think they're gone."

"Oh, thank god!" she exclaimed, releasing him. "We can't be seen!"

"Together you mean?" he frowned at the insinuation.

"Yes, obviously," she said hastily.

"Ouch, Rey."

"Okay, if Finn and Poe are heading to practice after the party last night, then it must still be Saturday." She started pacing. "I'll be there too, so we don't need to worry about running into me. Where were you around-" she paused as the clock clanged several times "-7:00 am?"

"In the dungeons, sleeping in like a normal person on a Saturday morning," Ben informed her.

"Oh, ha ha," Rey deadpanned. "So, it seems we're in the clear then."

"No harm, no foul?" he said tentatively.

"Sure, we'll go with that when I have to explain to my head of house why I used the time turner for no reason."

"To your-? So, you're using the time turner for academic reasons?" Ben queried. It seemed obvious now that he thought about it. "Well, I feel stupid."

"Duh," Rey said, rolling her eyes. "But, um, thanks I guess? For being worried about me."

"Yeah, well, I do care about you," Ben admitted.

"You do?" she tilted her head, examining him like a particularly difficult arithmancy problem.

"Duh," he smiled. "So, what are we going to do for twelve hours?"

"Might as well head to the library, I guess, and-what?" Rey stopped when she saw his pained expression.

"May I suggest the kitchens instead? It may be early, but I'm still ready for dinner."

"Sure," Rey laughed, slowly slipping her hand through his. "I'm hungry too. And tired. Exhausted, actually."

"Sounds like a nap is in order too," Ben added.

"Sounds heavenly," she agreed, pulling him into the corridor. "Finn and Rose keep telling me I should drop a couple classes and turn in the time turner. What do you think?"

"I think you should give your all to the classes you're most passionate about," he advised. "You're already beating me in every subject, so if you're trying to impress me, trust me, I'm impressed."

"I'm not-I'm-" Rey stuttered, stopping short just outside the entrance to the kitchens.

"I'm kidding," Ben said, trying to sound nonchalant. "Smooth, Solo. Real smooth."

"No, maybe I was trying to impress you," she admitted sheepishly.

"What?"

"Ben, I-I really like you. Maybe even more than like you. Now, you don't have to say anything back, but I just wanted to-mmph!"

Ben silenced her with a brief kiss before tickling the painted pear on the door behind them. "First food, then a nap, then love confessions, okay? You look like you're about to drop."

"If you insist," Rey beamed.

By the time the next bell sounded, they were settling comfortably by the fire, sharing a plate of ham sandwiches and a flagon of pumpkin juice between them.

"You know what?" Rey said, yawning as she reclined in Ben's strong arms.

"What?"

"I'm glad this happened."

"Yeah?" he responded, hardly believing his good fortune.

"Yeah. I can think of worse ways to pass the time."

-FIN-

A/N: I still can't believe we're getting Galaxy's Edge at Disneyworld, a single player, story-driven Star Wars video game, and the final movie of the Skywalker Saga all in the same year! What even?! Life is so good, y'all!