Chapter III: Stay

A/N: It's been a while, hasn't it? I honestly forgot this work of mine exist. Rereading the previous chapters, I realized how my writing progressed. Which, my enthusiasm on this ship came back when I read some Fanfictions about them lately. Cut the BS, I hope you guys like this chapter!

The Comeback, lol

Ever since Kylo Ren became the supreme leader, drastic changes occur upon his rule. He is described as a man idolized his grandfather, Darth Vader, whom became his mentor and guide throughout his training with Snoke. Able to communicate his soul through the fragments of his beloved grandfather's infamous mask- almost ash for it's been kept a lot of decades ago, he still remains intact and kept it from his secret room of many keeping treasures.

His irritation increased when he can't steal Luke's lightsaber away from Rey, his Rey. Which it broke during their confrontation- an invitation, he clearly remembered where he asks her to join by his side. To rule the new dark side together, with the newfound bond surging through between them. Yet, she rejects him- again. He never experiences this sting of pain when she told him she won't join by his side, and the way she gazed at him when the remaining resistance escaped his people away, that gaze of ending the new bond they shared when she was training with Skywalker.

Staring his appearance in the mirror, he caress his cheek where she plants her soft, gentle lips against his. He felt this action too innocent, undeserving for his filthy self. He closed his eyes and reminisce how he hears the beating of her heart, the way she walks towards him only to share this small affection impulses his whole being, like he found the light that illuminates his whole being, he lived in his own world that lied and betray just to prevent him from being the person he is now.

Furthermore, a newfound emotion has rush in him and that concludes his experiencing of longing for the past few days, a rush of need flooding through his veins. He is so alone and right now, loop of affirmations flooding his head and that, He wants Rey…

Not in a sexual way, no- he never thought of her as a woman to quench his lust, but a person that he could trust, share his whole self and express emotions he never expressed to anyone.

But this new feeling…confuses him.

He sat in his bed, only wore a black tshirt that shows his great physique and a pajama pants that makes his sleep well comforting. Kylo take a deep breath and closed his eyes, feeling the need to reach out to her, the bond they unexpectedly share, a set up- yes by his master, but a bond that keeps them nearby. The Balance that he and her only knows, the light to his darkness.

He felt the force bond surging through him, able himself to open his eyes and appear in a known common place. Kylo realized that the place he was in, is none other than his used to training room- the room he used to train with his mother- that woman. Desperate to find Rey, he ventures the room only to hear a sound of groan echoing his distance. He feels her, but she is not responding to his calling, so he walks towards the training room and saw Rey training with Finn…the traitor.

As he stealthily observes the two people, Kylo realized that the traitor is not training with Rey but watching her train alone with a new lightsaber on her grasp- based on what he observed since Luke's lightsaber is severed- he noticed that Rey is wearing a different outfit which suits the color palette of the training room, light brown top with black skinny jeans, he can see her hourglass physique which secretly fascinated his obsessive instinct.

Finn is cleaning some certain weapons which General Organa instructed him to do while keeping an eye on Rey when she trains, the two are close than Poe which clearly explains their complicated friendship at the beginning. Part of the Resistance after letting go the brutal life he endured when he used to be a Stormtrooper, his life became interesting ever since he made the right choice. Joining the resistance is like the new home that he deeply longed, he can express his opinions whatever he like, become the person he really is compare to the mask he showed under Kylo Ren's discipline which gives him enough shivers as he reminisces those dreadful memories.

His eyes focus back on Rey who paused her training for God how long is, she sat beside him while hydrating herself for spending to much of her willpower to practice controlling the force she is born with. Rey gazed at Finn and caught his long stare, she let out a chuckle and stretch a playful smile between her exhausted rosy cheeks.

"Tough, isn't it?" he asked.

Rey nodded, "Not bad, I need more rest, I'll see the Princess later on because she wants to train my abilities. Oh, you know, controlling the force."

Finn smiled in response, "That's great, I wish maker you'll have fun."

She chuckled, "Thanks." Rey gazed at the lightsaber that Finn is cleaning in front of him, "Need help?"

He shakes his head, "No need, General Organa told me to start with these since she saw great potential in me."

Rey's eyes glimmer with excitement, "Wait, so she is allowing you to train?"

Finn nodded, "Mn, I wasn't aware that she witnessed how I almost levitate the rocks when I attempt to save you since you're still struggling to control much of your force."

Suddenly, that memory appeared her, that time, she thought her force power acted like it's a part of her. When Luke distract Kylo's armies, she used the force as she can to make an escape path with the remaining resistance by her side. Finn on the other hand, unknowingly unleash the force he never knew he can wield. All his life, he idolized Luke despite the hatred of his peers in the past, he deeply thanks the great maker for granting him such ability and that makes his life more interesting that he ever thought.

Rey patted his shoulder, "That's great! It seems the used to be stormtrooper is revealed to be a Jedi huh?"

Finn looks away in embarrassment, chuckling in response to her compliment, his gaze back at her once more, "Well, it seems a young scavenger with a mysterious past is more than a nobody huh?" he compliments her.

"I guess that's a great thing for the both of us." Rey replied, reaching out her fist towards him, Finn accepts it and both created a great fist bump.

They both chuckled with their childish move, while Rey- through her perspective, felt the force bond all of the sudden. She almost gasp in such realization that she can feel his presence. As if watching her train, Rey stood and gave a final pat in Finn's shoulder before she goes back to her quarters.

Swirl of emotions flooded through her mind, how in the maker she became unaware of Kylo's presence?

Flashbacks of their last encounter came upon her, where she makes a witted move, a shared contact that send shivers down her spine. Rey couldn't remember how she have the confidence to ease the intimidation and press her lips against his cheek.

Once she enters her room, she tossed the towel on her and closed her eyes to open the bond, making sure she isn't paranoid. Unbeknownst to her, Kylo is already behind her, in this perspective, He watch and listen to the whole conversation that Rey and the traitor had earlier in the training ground, Kylo couldn't help but feel the sudden jealousy towards the man.

Endless thoughts swirl on his mind, how dare he touch his filthy hands on her? Why she is talking to that traitor when she can talk to me? To share her day and her new discoveries? He has no bond like he has for her!

"I know you're here, Kylo." Her voice breaks his almost obsessed mind.

Oh maker, how much I could take just to see her? He thought.

Kylo stared at Rey, who cross her arms when she caught him being here all along. His gaze never leave hers and this disturbs her, the force bloom between them and she can't think straight whether she'll start the conversation or what for his reply when she caught him red handed- stalking her throughout her training and conversation with Finn.

After a long awkward silence between them, Kylo had the sudden courage to reply her question- calming himself from feeling the sting of jealousy earlier, "I apologize if I watch you here…without your knowledge of my presence."

Her heart skipped a beat and Rey look away with disbelief, Kylo Ren? The supreme leader…is apologizing to her?

He silently watches her, waiting for her response. Waiting for her start an endless argument that unwind the memories wherein she escapes with the remaining resistance and rejecting his final remark when she closed the ship's door in front of him. Kylo held deep sigh, preparing for her tantrums and venting out her confusion and frustration from him.

Rey's gaze shift to his and she gulp awkwardly, unable to make up some words that she wanted to reply. Now she secretly admit that she felt what he is feeling- through the bond, she felt the awkwardness yet gentle emotions swirling through him.

Both eyes locked each other, Rey feel the hot tension on her cheeks and to that, she break the tension she is feeling. Unbeknownst to her, Kylo feel her pressure and conflict of her emotions…to him.

"You're forgiven, Ben. Thank you." She finally replied.

Kylo stretch a warm smile, something Rey never seen before. Her heart beats faster than before, she smiled as well- she doesn't realize but after a while, she did smile. Man, she needs to rest, she is tired from all the current events happening to her.

"You're tired." Kylo remind her.

She nod in defeat, "I am tired, Ben. I don't have the energy to play your game…your intention why you're even here."

He made a 'tsk' sound, "Then rest, I'll be quiet here."

She shake her head, "Please leave…I want to sleep alone…"

"Rey." He called, "I'm tired of this either…have you ever thought to ask how I am feeling? Even after what happened?"

Her eyes widen in response, not shocked or anger rushing through her. But her eyes widen wherein she felt the rush of guilt.

"Sorry…I haven't thought about that…Sorry, you always ask me what I feel." She look away in embarrassment, "So…what's troubling you?"

Kylo held a deep sigh, washing away his frustration at Rey. He admitted that he felt this sudden sadness. He always wanted to inform about how she felt…and yet, no sign of care from her in return. Which conflicted him even more, but, now she asked. It seems there is hope that somehow…underneath her fiery personality hides a pure of soft gentle compassion on him.

"If I told you that I long for you're presence, your light, your pure touch and words of affirmation…Do you believe me?" he replied her.

Rey lean closer to him, the tension between them became stronger. She realized that the force bond between them stay longer as she never expected.

Her heart beat faster and a sudden rush of epiphany bloom on her.

The force bond stays longer because she- beside Kylo…she want him to stay.

"Kylo…" she called, Kylo's heart soften when she called his name…in a gentle voice.

He lean towards her, both lips tease the tension- wanting to press each other.

She sighed, "If…I told you that I want you to stay with me for a while…will you?"

Kylo's eyes widen in her confession, he felt her. Hope glimmer him that somehow she gives in for a while.

No longer refrain his urge, his lips finally pressed on her lips. Rey closed her eyes while he does the same, feeling the moment to cherish they always wanted to happen. Her arms wrapped around his while his mouth explore hers- trying not to devour her easily.

Kylo felt the victory he wanted to cherish, he lay Rey on the bed- on top of her. Remain kissing her welcoming lips, they parted as they gasp for breath but return the kiss from gentle into such passionate and need.

He doesn't want this moment to last, yet he can feel Rey' tiredness. So he break the kiss and find himself staring at the confuse Rey. He felt the sudden rush of guilt, he want to claim her when she has the energy to do so.

"Ben? Why?" she asked.

Kylo lay beside her, "You need rest, I can sense through the bond."

She nodded, "Thank you for reminding me…"

He answered, "No n- "

"For reminding me that I have feelings too." She interrupts him.

"Oh?" Kylo raise a eyebrow.

Rey sighed and change her position so that she is now staring at his form, "Thank you Ben…for staying with me." She closed her eyes and drift on her peaceful slumber.

Kylo on the other hand, stared at the now sleeping Rey. She felt peaceful and happy, and that feels the great content.

"Thank you…for making me stay…" he muttered and just in time when he felt the bond closes between them, he finds himself finally in his bed, alone.