Melodious Managing(Kylo x Reader AU)

Chapter Five - An Exciting Meeting

Wednesday rolled around, and for once all the knights were actually on time for the meeting. You were surprised as you saw them walk in, all of them, about thirty minutes before the meeting were to start.

"Mornin' chief", came the cheerful voices of your boys as they walked in, and you waved, smiling after getting over your initial surprise. "Morning boys, good to see you are all in a good mood". You walked with them to the elevator, pressing the button for it to come down. "I have a feeling we'll be needing that". The bunch of you stepped into the elevator, managing once again to just barely fit as you rode it up to the top floor, the one that also housed Hux's office. You hadn't been told where to go, so you decided to knock on Hux's door, feeling confusion as you noticed Christie not sitting at her desk. "Director, where is the—", Ap'Lek began, but stopped mid-sentence.

Before you was a scene you did not expect to walk into, ever. Christie was leaning against Hux's desk with her back, her hand around the director's tie as he was leaning towards her, his hands on her hips. But the best, or worst depending on who you asked, was that Christie was wearing fucking ginger cat ears. Hux froze in place as he saw you and the guys, and Christie turned around slowly. When she spotted you, she smiled and waved with her free hand. "The meeting is in room E6, we'll be with you in a moment", she chirped, not seeming to take notice of the horrified look on Hux's face. You nodded, walking past Ap'Lek to put your hand on the doorknob and slowly pull the door shut.

There was a brief moment of silence as you all walked to room E6. Once you all entered the room and closed the door, you simultaneously burst into laughter. You had to lean against the wall to keep yourself somewhat steady, and some of you were clutching your stomachs. "Cat ears—!", Ushar wheezed, which send you all in another fit of laughter. You eventually managed to calm down, wiping away tears of laughter while trying not to smudge your eyeliner. You looked around the room at the others, and your eyes met Kylo's.

The two of you hadn't spoken to each other since the interview. You weren't sure if you imagined the tension between your gazes, even more so at the ghost of a smile on Kylo's lips. You looked away first, his stare feeling strangely intense, and peeled your back off the wall. Taking your phone out of your pocket, you checked the time. Ten more minutes. "Well I guess we better sit down".

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When Hux walked in, the knights and you shared looks, and some couldn't help a snort, which earned you a stern look from the director himself. Christie hobbled in after him, a smile on her face and a tablet in hand, and she winked at you when your eyes met. After him, two other people entered, ones you hadn't met before. The woman with short blonde hair and golden highlights introduced herself as Lily, one of First Order Records' publicists. The other woman, with long, curly ginger hair, introduced herself as Emily, one of its Event Managers.

"Alright, let's begin", Hux spoke after clearing his throat. "The photoshoot and interview for Naboo Magazine went well, I assume?", he asked, looking at you, and you nodded. "I have already received the photos, and I should have a copy of the interview by the end of the week to proofread before it goes to press", you replied. "Excellent. The first steps to getting 'Knights of Ren' out into the public have been set, then". Hux turned to Christie, who nodded back and turned on the screen behind him. On the screen appeared a colourful display spelling out the words 'Max Rebo Bonanza', and you heard Ushar snort next to you. "Who designed that, a kindergartner?"

Hux shot him a glare, pinching the bridge of his nose as he continued. "For the first time, we are working together with Resistance Industries, and some smaller agencies, to set up an event to bring new talent into the eye of the public". Ah, there it was again. Resistance Industries. You knew by now that they were First Order Records' biggest rival in the entertainment industry, and the two labels had been competing against each other for a long time now. However, as you glanced over your boys, you got the feeling there was something more personal going on. But that wasn't your business. At least, until it became a problem.

"As much as I dislike working together with Director Organa, this temporary partnership will work in our favour. The event will be held at Empire Hall in one month", Hux continued, and nodded at Lily and Emily to continue. "The plan is for 'Knights of Ren' to perform a single off of your debut album, which will be released four weeks after. There are also plans to sell merchandise and hold an autograph session and meet and greet", Lily added, and you heard a soft, low whistle next to you. "Empire Hall has a large stage, as well as many open halls to accomodate the meet and greet and the merchandise booth. Tickets will be sold online starting tomorrow", Emily finished.

Hux nodded and hummed, pleased, as he turned to the knights again. "Your schedule will be jam packed with recording sessions, choreography practice, and personal training starting next week". He turned to you, nodding towards Christie. "You will get together with my Assistant to make the planning, she has all the information you need, Y/N". You nodded, smiling at Christie, who smiled back. "Are there any questions?"

There was silence, and Hux opened his mouth to speak again and end the meeting, when Vicrul put his hand up. "The stylist and makeup artists that were at our shoot were independently hired by the company, right? Will they assist us at the event as well? What about fitting for our outfits?" You put your hand in front of your mouth to cover the grin on your face, obviously you knew exactly why he was asking this. "Yes, Artemis and Gwen will take care of styling again. As for fittings, those will be included in the planning that your manager will put together". He looked around the table. "Anything else? Good, then you're dismissed". And with that, he briskly walked out of the room, Emily and Lily following behind him. Christie lingered for a bit, waiting on you, and you nodded, waving at her that you'd be with her soon, and she left as well.

Kuruk stretched and let out an excited hum. "A band off with Resistance Industries, huh? Can't wait". "Yeah", Cardo added. "We're gonna make them eat dirt, right Kylo?" You glanced over at Kylo, who had not gotten up, but instead sat back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest and eyes closed. "Helloooo? Earth to Kylo?", Trudgen waved a hand in front of his face, which Kylo caught as he slowly opened his eyes. "Resistance Industries will know that we do not fuck around", he simply said, which earned him cheers from his fellow members.

As he let go of Trudgen and ran his hand through his hair, your eyes met again. You didn't keep his gaze as you got out of your chair. "Well boys, I better go get your schedule fixed", you winked, and they cheered again. "Don't be too hard on us, okay chief", Vicrul grinned, and you shrugged.

"No promises there. After all, we got fans to gain and some amateurs to crumble, so we better give it our all".