Saved by the Dark

Pt. 14

It was the first time either of them had this experience. Aalya's fingers raked through his hair as his hand cupped the side of her face. They both heard each other's wild thoughts as it deepened.

Both hearts were beating rapidly. They both ended it before more actions were applied. Kylo rested his forehead on hers and then got up out of bed and went into the refresher. What in the world was that?!?!Knowing Kylo, that was DEFINITELY not a foreseen thing!

Aalya got up too and went across the hall to her bedroom. She shut the door behind her and grabbed a glass. ''Did that really just happen?'' she kept asking herself as she turned on the tap and took a drink.

Kylo's mind was racing as well. He was staring in the mirror above the sink. This was his retched weakness leaking though. Still....he liked the comfort and warmth she gave. No, what was he thinking?! How were they going to face each other in training?! Kylo got dressed to distract his mind for a bit and then went back out.

She was gone. In one way he was glad, the other was disappointed. He didn't let it bother him. There were some things he had to beforehand anyway. Something's to keep his mind busy until then.

Aalya's mind was still racing until she just simply decided to let it go. After all, it was just a silly little thing and nothing to fret about. She grabbed a Bantha muffin and fruit and sat down with her holo pad. It wasn't uncommon for this type of thing's to happen at all. Some girls were even married with children at her age!

Several meetings took place before training began today. Aalya remained on Kylo's mind rather than the topics at the meetings. She had imprinted herself on him. All he thought about was the warm and cozy feeling she radiated. She had no way to tell she was doing it, it just happened.

After the meetings, Kylo walked slowly to the training room. He felt ashamed of letting weakness show and kept his mask on and did some punishing drills.

Aalya walked down to the training room. She felt shame and anger radiating inside. As she turned the corner and opened the door, she saw Kylo doing some insane drills. His shirt was even ripped and slashed from the exercise droids.

''Kylo stop!'' Aalya shouted. She ran in and turned off the droids. Aalya could hear him breathing heavy through his mask. He turned off his lightsaber as one hand was pressed against the wall.

She walked around to face him. Shame was radiating off him. His head was facing down as she heard loud mechanical breathing. ''Kylo,'' Aalya softly said. No response. From his emotions and torn armor, she could tell he was punishing himself. He would not look up so she stepped close and unlatched his mask. A loud hiss was heard and she removed it and dark wild hair greeted her.

Aalya knelt down and looked up at him. He turned his face away from her. ''Don't look at me....,'' Kylo said lowly. She reached up and turned his face to look at her. ''Kylo, you did nothing wrong,'' Aalya said as she held his face. He looked at her with misty eye's as she stood up. She still felt shame and now embarrassment. Seeing in him in this state made her hug him.

He instantly felt her warmth and slowly found his arm's embrace her back. Kylo ended up hugging her a little tighter as he placed his forehead on top of her head.