The Forgotten Jedi - Rey Skywalker // Book V in A Spark of Hope

Chapter Nineteen- Rey.

"Reyyyyy!" Rose says, covering her ears and hiding her face in her pillow. "Go back to sleep! It's four in the freaking morning!"

I sigh, but don't reply. Instead I continue to keep the light on, making sure everything is ready for when Stella comes.

"If you aren't going to bed, then at least turn the lights out." Rose grumbles.

"Can't." I reply. "Lyra and Poe will be here soon with Stella. I have to make sure everything's ready." Rose sighs heavily, annoyed. "Come on, Rosie, Jessika is across the hall and doesn't have a roommate. How about you go sleep in there for awhile?"

"No."

"Why?"

Rose sits up, blinking multiple times as her eyes adjust to the light, "Like I said, it's four in the morning. I'm not going to Jess' room because that would require walking. And I'm currently unable to function properly because I am exhausted."

I roll my eyes, "Rosamund Amelia, stop being so extra. You can walk."

Rose looks at me for several seconds, then stands up, and, quite dramatically, falls, face flat on the floor.

"Rose." I say, closing my eyes tightly. "Get off the floor."

"I can't!" Rose exclaims. "This is all on you, Skywalker. This is all on you."

Before I have a chance to reply, I hear a small knock on the door.

"Okay, they're here." I mutter, and go to answer it, giving Rose a slight glare when I almost trip over her.

I open the door, seeing Poe and Lyra, holding a very sleepy Stella.

They both look like zombies.

"Hey guys!" I greet, keeping my voice low. "Come in."

"Why is Rose on the floor?" Lyra asks, her voice in a whisper. "Did you kill her?"

"She's just being dramatic." I state. "Ignore her."

"Okay," Lyra replies, and hands me a small yellow backpack. "everything you need to keep her entertained is in there. She should sleep for a few more hours, unless there's nightmares then she probably won't fall back asleep. She eats fruit and a grilled cheese for lu-"

"Lyra," Poe cuts her off. "you already wrote a list for all this. Stella will be fine. I'm sure Rey won't break her. And if she does.."

"I won't!" I snap. "I will not break Stella."

Lyra gives a nervous smile, "Yeah, I'm sure you're right, Poe."

"I know I am."

With a sigh, Poe hands Stella over to me.

"Bye sweetie," Lyra whispers to her. "have fun with Auntie Rey!"

"Okay... Mama," Stella replies sleepily.

"We love you."

"Love you, too."

Lyra and Poe then hesitantly leave, and I close the door. I place Stella on the wall side of the bed, so she can't fall off the bed and onto Rose.

Then I turn the lights off.

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"GOOOOD MOOOORNING AUNTIE REY!"

I awake to Stella practically screaming in my face. I roll over, to hide my face in my pillow, only to find my pillow is gone.

Then I feel a pillow hitting my face.

"Stella!" I say. "Good morning."

"Why are you not up yet, Auntie Rey?" Stella asks, sitting down on the bed. "It's time to wake up!"