More modern day AU alert.
Ben hates movies. They offer no real entertainment, and the plots are always too predictable. At least, they are in his eyes especially when it comes to those dreaded horror movies. Now those are the worst what with their cheap jumpscares and poor acting. Not to mention every character is a damn moron. Seriously, why run and hide upstairs when the front door is right there! People can't actually be that stupid, right?
… Right?
Sighing, Ben sits down on the worn brown couch and settles himself in as he waits for Rey to pop a movie into the dvd player. He glances at the small coffee table which is now housing numerous snacks ranging from popcorn to random gummy candies to fresh strawberries. She doesn't expect them to really finish all of that, does she? Probably.
"And we're ready!" Rey exclaimed as she jumps up from the crouched position in front of the player. Grabbing the remote, she bounded towards the couch and promptly plopped down on his lap. Ben grunted from the sudden weight and moved his arms to steady the brunette before she fell off.
"A little warning next time would be great," he muttered while shifting slightly to get them both in a comfortable position.
Rey reached out to grab the bowl of popcorn off the table. "Where would the fun in that be?" He could feel her grin as she buried her face into his neck.
He snorted and rolled his eyes, but a smile pulled at his lips nonetheless. "Nowhere I guess." Taking a few pieces of popcorn, Ben asked, "what movie did you decide on anyway?" He shoved the kernels into his mouth and chewed slowly.
"Some movie that Finn recommended. He dropped it off earlier today." She tossed more popcorn into her mouth. "I think it has something to do with ghosts? He said that it was about a family that moves into a house and it turns out to be possessed." Rey shrugged. "It sounded more interesting when he explained it, trust me."
Of course, his luck would be against him on this one. "Ah."
Rey laid her head on his chest. "Yeah, I know you don't care much for movies, especially scary ones... but I'm glad you're here." Her hand reached out and grabbed his, squeezing slightly. "I don't know, I kind of have a feeling you might like this one."
Ben's stomach fluttered and he pressed his lips to the top of her head. He took the remote from her and pressed play. "Hmm, I'm sure I will." And he damn better, he told himself. He better enjoy it for her.