Melodious Managing(Kylo x Reader AU)

Chapter One - A New Assignment

First Order Records. One of the leading entertainment companies in the country, and probably even worldwide.

You had worked here for multiple months now, having been hired straight out of college. You graduated top of your class in the management and entertainment course. Ofcourse, you didn't start in management immediately, First Order Records was known for making its employees work from the bottom up. It was truly a miracle that you didn't start out having to serve coffee for the assistants and bring around mail.

Instead, you were placed as Personal Assistant for Phasma, who had multiple smaller solo artists under her care, before they got paired with an individual manager. You enjoyed working under Phasma and respected her a pretty great deal. She knew what she was doing, and you learned alot from your daily tasks with her. Phasma was strict, yet also gentle when needed, but most of all she had an air around her that commanded respect, and she got it from even the higher ups.

As you went through some papers from previous meetings, Phasma approached your desk. "You can put those down, Y/N". You looked up at her, noticing the smile on the tall woman's face. "O-kaaay. What's up, cap?" Phasma hummed in response, drumming on the surface of your desk with her fingertips. "The Director wants to see you. I promise it's positive!", she added at your worried expression. Putting down the papers, you got up from the desk.

Director Hux's office was on the top floor of the building. As you exited the elevator, you came to face with the desk of Hux's Personal Assistant. Christie was a shorter woman, with a curvy body and brunette shoulder length hair framing her friendly face. Dark brown, angular glasses sat on her nose bridge, and she waved at you the moment she saw you., tapping some keys on her keyboard. The two of you had shared a coffee in the break room before, and you got along pretty well. "The Director will be ready to see you in a bit", she chirped, intertwining her fingers below her chin. "So how's your day been?"

You only managed to catch up for a little bit before Christie's desk phone bleeped, and the Director's voice interrupted your conversation. "Send her in". Christie winked at you as you passed her desk towards Hux's office. "Good luck, Y/N".

Director Hux's office was as sleek and modern as the rest of the building, coloured in black and greys. The window behind his desk spanned almost the entire wall, painting an impressive skyline of the city below. You saw very little personal items, aside from a single photo frame next to his computer screen. There were some plants in the corner, making the room appear more alive. Sat behind a black wooden desk was the Director himself, his back straight and his signature ginger hair slicked back, dressed in a charcoal suit over a black turtleneck. Truly the vision of authority, and you felt nervous under his gaze.

"You wanted to see me, Director?", you tried to keep your nerves out of your voice as you spoke. Hux nodded, leaning back in his chair, chin resting on the back of his hand as he regarded you. "Phasma speaks highly of you, Y/N", he spoke after a moment of uncomfortable silence. You raised a surprised eyebrow at his words. You knew Phasma was pleased with your work, she had told you on multiple occasions, but you didn't think she would mention this to Hux.

The ginger director sat up straight again, elbows now resting on his desk as he intertwined his fingers. "Have you heard about the 'Knights of Ren' ?" You were sure your face was the epitome of 'surprised' right now, as you nodded. The 'Knights of Ren'. You heard about them, yes. They were a new group that had signed with First Order Records not too long ago, but you heard they had a lot of promise, you've seen them around the building before.

"Their manager was fired for.. indecent behaviour", Hux sneered at the last part. "They need a new manager. And I have decided to put you in charge of them". There was a moment of silence as you let his words sink in, and once they did, you just gaped at him. "M-me? A m-manager?! By myself?" You couldn't believe what you were hearing. A manager job when you've only been working here for a few months? "Phasma thinks you can do it, are you saying she speaks lies? That her trust in you and your capabilities is misplaced?" Hux narrowed his eyes at you, as if to challenge you, and you shook your head. "No sir! I-I am very grateful for this opportunity". You stood straight, hands folded behind your back. "I will make 'Knights of Ren' big, sir. I promise you that".

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You groaned, loudly, above your mug of coffee. This was a nightmare, and it had only just begun.

The 'Knights of Ren' were a.. curious bunch. The group consisted of seven tall, broad and dark men, one seeming even broodier than the previous. But they were also.. children. Actual children, and you felt a headache coming up thinking about what was waiting for you.

After leaving Hux's office, you had went down to meet the group that would be under your care from then on, finding them in one of the break rooms reserved for talents. All seven of them sitting leisurely sprawled over the sofas, dressed in all black, and eyes flickering up to you. You suddenly felt very small among these giants, and you cleared your throat, hoping the action would give you some confidence.

"Hello boys, I'm Y/N, and I'll be your new manager from henceforth". You smiled, hoping your nervousness wouldn't show. "I look forward to working together". Silence hung in the air as you seemed to be locked in a staredown with all of them.

"New manager, huh?"
"She's cute, though"
"Looks fragile"
"Hey manager, catch"

You only had a second to react when a pillow was thrown at you, hitting you against the chest. You were dumbfounded, mouth agape as the pillow fell to the floor. Snorts and chuckles were heard all around you as you stared, some of them turning into full blown laughter at the no doubt shocked expression on your face.

"Surprise is a good look on you, manager". The man saying those words was the only one not laughing, though a smirk was on his lips as he watched you with dark brown eyes and dark, wavy, thick shoulder length hair framing his handsome face. You brushed your hands over your red blouse and down your black slacks as you sighed. "What are you, children?"

They just shrugged. "It's just a pillow, chief, calm your tits", one of them grumbled, and you pinched the bridge of your nose in annoyance as you let out a slow breath. "Listen, how about the bunch of you introduce yourself so I can call you by your actual names". They were quiet, and you crossed your arms, tapping your foot as you stared them all down. "Get going, I don't have all day".

The one who caught your vision earlier sighed, rolling his shoulders as he leaned back down against the sofa. "Kylo Ren. The leader of this bunch. That enough for you?" He had that same smirk on his face again, and you rolled your eyes. "It's a start. Now, anyone else?" There was some mumbling, and they all started to introduce themselves in the same manner as Kylo had.

You took a welcome sip of your steaming coffee, opening the breakroom fridge to take out a muffin to snack on as you sat down. You were soon joined by Phasma, stirring her mug of tea. "So, what do you think of them?" You groaned again, taking an annoyed bite of your muffin. "They're children, Phasma. Hux has placed me in charge of children". Phasma just sniggered, watching you from her peripheral. "That's good, after all you know how to handle kids", she quipped. You dropped your head on the table with another groan. Phasma patted your back in comfort. "You can handle this job, I'm sure of it. You are a quick learner, and you work well under pressure. I'm confident you will bring 'Knights of Ren' to the top".

Phasma's words motivated you, and you sat back up again. The two of you spent the following minutes chatting and enjoying your break. As you both walked to the room that held your desks, you saw the Knights of Ren passing you, the seven of them engaging in conversation. Your eyes met Kylo's for but a brief moment before they walked out of your sight.

As you sat down on your desk to do some paperwork, your thoughts wandered to your new project.

This was going to be an interesting ride.