Sour (Kylo Ren x Reader. Modern AU)

Chapter 20. Europe

Kylo knew that he had to go on tour to promote the film, but the thought of leaving you behind made his heart ache.

One evening, as you were cuddled up on the couch watching a movie, Kylo turned to you and said, "I have to go on tour soon. The producers want me to promote the film overseas."

You felt a pang of sadness in your chest at his words, but you tried to hide it. "How long will you be gone?" you asked.

"About two months," Kylo replied, running his fingers through your hair. "I'll be in Europe for most of the time, doing interviews and press junkets." That meant you'd be about to pop out your baby by the time he'd be back, which terrified you.

You sat up and looked at him, your heart heavy with emotion. "I don't want you to go," you said, your voice breaking slightly.

Kylo took your hands in his and gave them a gentle squeeze. "I know, baby, I don't want to go either. But it's part of the job. And I promise you, I'll call you every day and send you pictures of my travels."

You leaned in and kissed him, tears streaming down your face. "I love you," you whispered.

Kylo kissed you back, his hand cradling the back of your head. "I love you too. And I'll be back before you know it."

The next few days were a blur of preparation and packing for Kylo. He spent most of his time going over his itinerary, making sure that he had everything he needed for the tour. You helped him pack his suitcase, folding his clothes neatly and tucking in his toiletries.

Leia sat across from you and Kylo at the coffee shop, sipping on her latte as she observed the two of you. You could feel her eyes on you, and it made you slightly nervous.

"So, Kylo tells me you two are together now," Leia said, breaking the silence.

You glanced over at Kylo, who gave you a reassuring smile before turning to his mother. "Yes, we are," he confirmed.

Leia raised an eyebrow. "Well, I'm glad to see my son finally found someone he cares about," she said, a hint of teasing in her voice.

Kylo rolled his eyes, but you could tell he was pleased with his mother's approval. "Thanks, Mom," he said.

Leia turned her attention back to you. "And how are you handling all of this? Being with a public figure can't be easy," she said.

You shrugged. "It has its challenges, but we make it work," you replied.

Leia nodded in understanding. "I can imagine. Well, I'm happy for you both. And congratulations on the baby," she added, placing a hand on your arm.

You smiled, grateful for her kind words. "Thank you, Leia. It means a lot coming from you," you said.

The conversation continued for a while longer, with Kylo filling his mother in on his upcoming tour to promote the film. You listened intently as he talked about the different cities he would be visiting and the interviews and events he would be attending.

As the meeting came to a close, Kylo excused himself to take a phone call, leaving you alone with Leia.

"He's really excited about this tour," Leia said, watching her son walk out of the coffee shop.

You nodded, feeling a lump form in your throat. You didn't want Kylo to leave, but you knew this was important for his career.

"He's been working so hard on this film. I'm proud of him," you replied, a smile on her face.