The rest of the week went smoothly for Rey. She had gone over to Finns and apologized with Chinese and wine as requested. They talked more about Kylo and she filled him in for her plan Saturday. Then they had their shift Friday night and that went well too. It was in a building across the street from the scraper Kylo lived in. She caught herself staring out the window at it a few times. She felt ridiculous because his flat wasn't visible from this angle anyway. She was acting like a kid with a crush. Sure he was a little older and not the best social skills, but the way he looked at her, the way he never let her open her own door. Kylo Ren was other worldly.

Rey glanced at her phone waiting for Kylo to signal his arrival. She quickly learned he wasn't much of a texter, he would rather call. She liked that about him, old school. Sure enough at exactly 11pm her phone went off and his name came across the screen.

"I'm here." he sounded agitated.

"On my way out!" Rey practically skipped out to him. She had such plans for tonight. She hoped it would open his eyes.

When she came out she was surprised. There he was in dark jeans and a puffer coat instead of his normal long thick cloak. He looked like a normal new Yorker.

Kylo smiled and pulled her in for a kiss once she reached him. Tonight, was hers. He had shown her the life of luxury he could offer her. And now she was going to show him what she had.

Rey pulled away from the kiss and looped her arm through his, blushing as expected. "How was your uber?" she was pleased he had listened to her and not arrived in his car.

"A Subaru is not meant for anyone over 6ft." ah that's why he was agitated. No doubt he didn't have knee room and felt uncomfortable.

"You do know you can sit up front if you ask."

Kylo didn't respond.

"Wait, have you never used uber?

He shrugged. "Why would I when I have my own car?"

He had a point. Rey didn't have a car here. She had one back home but she left it with her father, no point having it in such a bustling city.

"So, Rey, where are we going?" everything was a secret to him, he had no idea where this night would lead so late.

"We are getting bagels!" she grinned up at him and he couldn't help to smile back.

"This late?"

She nodded and stopped in front of a small bakery. To his surprise there was a long line out the door.

"Why are there so many people here?" he shuffled in the line feeling chilly now that they weren't moving. On instinct he pulled Rey tighter into his side.

"Well, they normal have day old bagels the next day for half price. But since they aren't open on Sunday, whatever is left tonight is $1 a half dozen." This was her Saturday tradition with her roommates ever since she moved to New York. She told them she was going on a date tonight and she would get a dozen for everyone.

"That is a pretty good deal." Rey was smart. Normally a good New York bagel is $2 each. He had to admit this was a bargain. But he also knew he could buy the entire bakery on a whim and not even think twice.

When they got up to the counter Rey began ordering and Kylo was reaching in his pockets for his wallet. Realizing what he was doing Rey shot him a glare. "Remember our deal, Kylo." It wasn't a question it was almost a command. She was bossy, but he wanted to be the boss. They said thank you and left the shop. She had bough 3 dozen beagles.

"Why'd you get so many? They wont last that long." He said digging into a bag for one to eat. He handed it to her and fetched one for himself.

"That's the next stage of our date." He could tell she was very excited he was here doing this with her. Whatever it was they were doing.

"Wow this is actually really good." He was glad he took her somewhere new, somewhere he would have overlooked and never experienced.

"Isn't it? best ones in town, I swear by it." her face was glowing under the streetlights. It was different glow than their first date. She was comfortable in her own skin in her own environment. She was alive. as they were still walking, wherever she was leading, Kylo leaned down to here ear unable to stop his tongue.

"I bet you taste better."

She squeaked and hit him with a bag. "Kylo!" her face was red. He chuckled and squeezed her hand. He wasn't lying about what he said.

They walked a few blocks in comfortable silence. He hadn't walked the streets of the city in a long time. It looked the same but it didn't feel the same. All because Rey was here.

Suddenly Rey dropped his arm and walked up to a pile of blankets by the subway exit. Most likely a few people were under there.

"Rey!" he called out rushing up to her. What was she doing?! He grabbed her arm and she raised an eyebrow at him.

"Relax I know these people." he looked down and sure enough there was an old man and woman huddled in the blankets. New York winters were harsh on the homeless. He didn't know what he felt in that moment. Must be guilt. They were out here yet he lived in a palace. He watched silently as Rey handed them a few bagels. Then the old woman spoke up.

"So nice to see you bring a man with you Rey!"

Rey blushed as Kylo laced his fingers through hers at the comment.

"Nice to meet you." he gave a small smile, he felt awkward and out of place.

"He is handsome, very cute couple. Just be careful so you don't end up like me and my husband." The old lady laughed and nudged her husband next to her who grunted.

He knew no matter how much money he spent he would never end up on the streets. He glanced at Rey and found her staring at him. "Yes, very handsome." Now he blushed.

Rey turned back to the couple and gave a small wave. "Well goodnight, ill see you next Saturday!"

"Bye dear!"

That's when Kylo realized she did this often, often enough that they knew her and expected her. "Do you normally bring someone with you when you do this?" he didn't know what to call this, charity work?

She nodded folding his arm through hers as she directed them down the street to more people shrouded in blankets. "Normally me and my roommates go out together. I asked them not to come tonight so I could take you."

"I see." It comforted him to know she wasn't wandering around this late alone. His heart also swelled for her. Rey was kind and giving, thoughtful. He didn't know a soul who would pass out food this late to the homeless. He had found a gem of a person.

They continued on for a half hour handing out bagels, till she only had enough for her roommates who she promised to bring some back to. Then he realized how far they had walked and they had found themselves at central park. They walked into it and found a bench to sit on. Kylo pulled her into him and they sat in silence watching their breath mist in the air and the city lights twinkle. There were a million things he wanted to say to her about tonight's adventure but he didn't want to ruin this moment.

Rey was the first to disrupt the silence. "I was homeless once." Her voice was a whisper, he wasn't entirely sure if she had said it.

"You were?" he asked cautiously. He couldn't help but grip her tighter. Even if they didn't work out he would never allow that to happen to her again.

She closed her eyes and leaned deeper into him. "Well not entirely. We lived out of a minivan."

"A minivan still isn't a proper home." He placed a firm kiss to her forehead. Now he felt like a terrible person for the things he said. He had to apologize again. "Rey I'm still very sorry for the things I said. Ill never speak like that again. To you or anyone."

She sat up and looked him dead in the eye, "If you are going to date me, you have to understand my background and know that I'm not something you can just throw money at. I 'am fortunate in my life now that I can provide for myself. I don't want to be a charity case for you." she sighed. "And don't buy me expensive things. I feel guilty because I cant afford them myself. And I want to! I don't need a man to buy me."

He smiled sweetly at her and cupper her soft face in his hands. "I understand Rey. But also know that you can ask me for help, or anything you want. You don't have to feel guilting to receive a nice gift. I'm not trying to buy you. I'm just trying to show my appreciation for you."

She gave him a deep genuine smile. She wanted to kiss him; her fears were fading away.

"Can I still get you flowers and buy you dinners? It's the gentlemanly thing to do after all." She rolled her eyes.

"Ill admit I loved the flowers. But maybe not that big, it took over the kitchen."

He chuckled an pulled her in for a soft gentle kiss. "I'll keep that in mind" he murmured against her lips. Before the kiss could get to inappropriate Rey pulled away, eyes shining.

"Its cold lets get an uber instead of walking back."

Kylo didn't like the idea of being in a cramped car but he would much rather do that then walk all the way back. As agreed upon Rey paid for the uber. Even though it was just cheap bagels and uber, he liked the idea of her paying for him. So many women only wanted him for his money. Rey was a nice change of scenery. Yet he felt bad for her spending that little bit when he knew he could take care of it no problem. In the uber he decided to sit in the back, his knees almost to his chest. He would rather sit with her uncomfortable. They held hands and shared glances. He wanted to kiss her but he could tell she wasn't much for PDA. They dropped him off first because he was closest, he learned what an uber pool was too. He gave her a small quick kiss before getting out that turned her face an absolute shade of red. She gave a meek wave feeling embarrassed and he winked at her as the car pulled away.

This night had been eye opening and a game changer. Kylo couldn't wait to see her again.

Xxx

The next morning she slept in, exhausted from being out so late. The only thing that woke her was her obnoxious ring tone for when Finn called.

Hello? She said groggily.

Rey! Turn on the TV! He practically shouted.

Huh?

Channel 7 now!

Okay, okay! calm down. She yawned as she turned on the tv and her heart dropped. There on the screen was a picture of her and Kylo kissing on a park bench. Was she dreaming?

Finn, what the fuck is this…

Late night romance for new York's sexiest billionaire in central park. Exclusive images show the couple kissing and holding hands into the early hours. Who is this mystery woman? More after the break

The newscasters voice sent chills down her spine. She shut the tv off and stared at it breathing heavily. She could process what finn was saying to her. All she felt was anxiety? Betrayal? Anger?

REY! Finally, finn got her attention

Why would that be there!? Her voice was hysterical. No one was there?! Did he know?!

Rey you didn't hear what they said before. Someone said it looked like a stunt to cover up his missing weapons dilemma from taking over the news!

Now she was sheathing with rage. Are you saying that wasn't real?

Rey it could have been, I'm so sorry.

But he… the way he looked at me

Call him, let's not jump to conclusions

Rey wanted nothing less then to call him. She wanted to curl up under a blanket and never leave. She hated attention, never in a million years would she think she would end up on the morning news. What if her father saw? Her professor?

Finn was trying to talk to her and calm her down, but her screen was blinking showing incoming call from Kylo. She didn't know if that picture was planned or not. It certainly did look convenient with the timing. Either way her face was plastered on the TV and she didn't like it.

Xxx

After an amazing night and finally slipping into bed around 1:30am he was abruptly woken up at 9am by his PR rep calling him.

Mr Ren the news has a picture of you.

Elaborate. They had pictures of him all the time. But if she was calling her it must be a bad photo.

Its of you kissing some girl. Taken last night.

Kylo bolted up in bed. How?!

Your assistant sir

I want her fucking fired NOW. He took a deep breath and turned on the tv. Tell them no comment and beg them not to run it. He hung up and watched the horror unfold. They fucking ran it.