Venus & Mars

Chapter 21 ~ The Gift

I awoke the next morning, still heartbroken over Snoke's words. What happened to Naboo? Really? I couldn't understand what sort of threat my people had posed to Snoke. The only reason I could think of for him to bomb the villages was to fill me with more hate. To lure me further into the darkness. But it wouldn't work. I hated Snoke and Hux, but I wouldn't channel that hate into my training. I had more self control than that.

Getting out of bed and dressing myself, I headed down to the training room, believing Kylo was going to be waiting as always. But as I entered the chamber, he was nowhere to be found. My next option was the viewing room. Still nothing. Curiosity growing, I began to explore the rest of the ship, searching for my elusive lover. Two hours must've passed without any luck. Nothing. No sign of him anywhere. Giving up, I decided to try one last place before heading back to my personal chambers. Kylo's room. I hadn't been there since my injury, but it was the only place that I could go that I hadn't looked for Kylo at.

As I stood in front of the iron doors, I took a shaky breath. "Kylo?" I called. The doors slid open effortlessly, allowing me access into the room. Kylo was there, lounging quietly on his bed with a book. "Andromeda? Is something wrong?" He asked, gesturing for me to come closer as he placed the novel on his bedside table. Smiling softly, I shook my head negatively and walked into the dimly lit chamber, immediately feeling calmed by the warm glow of the red lights above our heads. The doors slammed shut behind me, making me flinch, but I relaxed once more as I sat down next to Kylo on his bed. "The great Kylo Ren, reading a novel, how dreadful..." I teased. "Where have you been? I was hoping we could train today..." I smirked, reaching forward to play with his dark hair as I stared into his eyes. "I've been looking for you." He answered, eyes glinting with something resembling mischief. "Is that so? Where exactly have you been searching for me?" I purred, inching closer to him. "Your chambers....Miss Taku's chambers..." He replied. I grinned, feeling him lean into me. "I'm surprised we never crossed paths." I murmured, placing a soft kiss to his lips. His skin was warm under my fingers, tempting me in dark ways. I broke away and smiled, looking around.

My eyes landed on the book he had been reading. Grinning devilishly, I reached forward and leaned over him to grab it. "What kind of book were you so intently reading?" I inquired. Kylo jumped and tried to grab the book away from me, but I used my powers to pull it into my hands. He growled playfully and attempted to steal it back, pulling on the leather binding forcefully. "Give it." He ordered. "Nope." I replied, laughing. Wiggling out of his grasp, I was just able to make out the title. Donanu and Baputa. My eyes widened as I turned to look at him. His skin was flushed pink in embarrassment, actual embarrassment. I bit my tongue to hold back my giggle. "I found it after you stayed here when you were injured. I was learning some new techniques..." He admitted. "From Dananu?" I asked softly, thinking back to the many passionate kissing scenes in the novel. I could have fun with this... I thought.

Kylo nodded slowly, as if afraid of what I would think. Like it was some big crime for him to be reading a romance novel. My heartbeat accelerated as I stared at him unmoving, deciding if I should make a move again. "Why don't you show me what you learned?" I invited. Kylo's gaze flicked up to mine, and I could see his jaw fall in surprise. The muscles in his shoulders tensed in excitement, and I could sense his interest. He placed his hand on my cheek, stroking my skin as he leaned in and pressed his warm lips against mine. I closed my eyes, enjoying the sensation. It was a simple kiss, much like the ones we had already shared so many times. Then Kylo pulled back carefully, before tangling his long fingers in my dark hair, tilting my head back cautiously. My eyes opened slowly, allowing me to stare at him in wonder as he shifted his body, adjusting himself so that he could drag his lips across the sensitive skin of my jaw.