13. Full-bloom

"Do you have to look so damn eye-catching?" Ben groaned.

They were standing behind the scene awaiting Ben's turn for lecture about force. He didn't want to take part in reciting competition, as miss Padme insisted, but agreed for a speech on behalf of jedi community. Hux happily was on his first furlough this summer and accompanied Ben in his debut on City Hall's stage.

"Wearing my uniform was a good idea, don't you think?" Hux straighten his collar with sly smirk. Ben gave him eagle eye, hardly restraining himself from grabbing Hux's waist.

The soldier looked excellent in his service dress. The tunic was fitted perfectly to his chest and red flash went nicely with his fiery hair. The belt with wide buckle emphasised his fine midsection. Ben caught himself on thinking about Hux's long legs. In high boots they seemed to be made for kicking and running. His whole body looked incredibly fit. First Order's coat thrown over the shoulders complemented his outfit perfectly.

"I bet every girl in this hall wish to be your date tonight..." Ben growled sullenly and stroked his lover's hip discreetly.

"Stop grieving. I'm here for you. You look gorgeous..." Hux kissed him.

The redhead was right. Force user, as always, gave the impression of disturbing power and mystery. Since he grew taller his body became more proportional. The school ended also, so there was no need for tiding his hair. Pitch-black mane around his interesting face waved a little, when he moved his head. Hux again found himself spellbound with Ben's beauty spots, which moved slightly near his full lips, when he was talking. Force user wore today his regular jedi robes – black, clinging tunic with wide belt, also dark pants and cape.

"What if somebody notices us...?" Ben returned the kiss warily.

"I don't mind. Really, Kylo, who cares? Our friends knew about us earlier than we knew... I think, Leia and Luke noticed it too, long time ago."

"Yes, but... you... you are popular and have many charming admirers, so... Well, I'm... not cute at all... and this ugly scar now... it's only worse than it was..."

"Kylo, please." Hux brushed Ben's chin. "However I can't believe, you did such stupid thing and got this mark..."

"...that was an accident..."

"...it somehow looks good on you. Very. Tempting. And. Kissable." The ginger underlined his every word with peck on the red line bisecting Kylo's face. "I get a whole new scar fetish because of you."

"Don't joke..." Ben whinnied.

"Tell me..." Hux licked his lips. "Where is it ending...?" He touched the mark with his thumb. "I can only see it disappearing under your neckline..." He trailed his fingers from Kylo's neck through his chest. "Does it perhaps dive into here...?" Hux reached his abdomen with lustful whisper.

"Armitage, you..." Ben felt hot hitting his cheeks.

"Let me to find out later this evening..." Hux's breath grazed his ear. Ben wasn't able to say anything. "Go on. It's your turn." The soldier pushed him slightly.

"You like teasing me, don't you?" Ben sulked.

"Indeed. I'll be waiting for the after party." Hux winked. He squeezed force user's arm and went to the auditorium. Ben sighed heavly.

For Hux awaited reserved seat at the balcony, between Skywalkers and Phasma with her parents and brother. Rey waved like mad from the opposite, poorly tamed by her purple-haired guardian. Under the gallery were sitting Finn and Poe, both with his families, near Obi-Wan.

"My dear, Armitage!" aunt Leia greeted him with awe. "You're already at lieutenant rank!"

"Ma-am." Hux bowed.

"Good evening, young man." Luke shook his hand. "How's your duty? You are in engineering section, am I right?"

"Yes, I am, sir." He nodded with pride.

"Luke, you'll talk about it later!" Leia scolded him. "It starts!"

"So... here comes our rising star." Phas smiled when master of ceremonies announced Ben Organa. "Hope you gave him some good luck charm." She whispered to Hux.

"Yes, but he will be fine even without it." He is very... vocal, he thought.

"For how long are you staying?" Phas asked.

"Till Thursday. Tomorrow we're helping uncle Luke at hay making."

"Then... don't be rough tonight." She prodded him.

"Get lost. We are not made from porcelain."

"All is fair in love and war..."

"Pssst!" Leia silenced them.

Hux aimed his sight at his lover on the stage. Ben emanated force and looked like dark and wild expanding universe. Beautiful.

"Best of luck, Kylo..." He whispered.

Ben started his speech, all eyes on him. In fact, he was able to see only Armitage's icy-blue piercing gaze reaching his heart like a shooting star.

EPILOGUE

Long time ago in galaxy far far away...

...they lived happily ever after, because they loved each other and love conquers all.