Melodious Managing(Kylo x Reader AU)

Chapter Six - It's my Job

When you had met up with Christie after wednesday's meeting, she had asked you in a hushed tone to keep the earlier scene you had found her and Hux in, under wraps. She didn't seem to mind much, but Hux preferred to keep it from circulating the company, which you could understand. You send a quick and stern group text to your boys before continuing your task of making their schedule. Christie seemed relieved that she could finally talk about it with someone, it seemed, which you could also understand.

It was currently friday, and their new schedule wouldn't start until monday, so they could prepare themselves for the busy month ahead. You had finished the preparations the day before, the only task left on your list was approving the interview, which you know would be send to you around early afternoon. Pleased with yourself and feeling pumped, you decided to hit the company gym in the late  morning before work.

Wearing a simple black high waisted leggings and sports bra combo, you walked into the gym, headphones on and water bottle in your hand. The gym was huge! Which you should have expected, with FOR being such a big company and all. You pressed play on your workout playlist on Spotify as you set up the elliptical, deciding to start with some warm up cardio.

After your warm up, you made your way over to the weights section. In public gyms, these always kind of intimated you, but since this was a company-only gym, you felt more at ease here. When you entered the area, however, you were greeted by a familiar face. "Hey chief, didn't expect to see you here", Kuruk grinned. He was wearing black sweatpants and a black tank top, his hair in a low ponytail to keep it out of his face. The tank top showed off his strong arms and shoulders well, and you tucked a stray lock of your own hair, that had escaped your bun,  behind your ear.

"Training, Kuruk? Even though you have a jampacked schedule starting monday?", you bounced back as you walked over to the dumbbells. Kuruk shrugged as he wiped sweat off his forehead with his towel. "Don't worry, I'll rest on the weekend". "You better. I need all of you in tip top shape". Taking the dumbbells of your choice, you started doing some bicep curls to the beat of your music. In the corner of your eye you saw Kuruk walking to the weights and loading up the barbell. "You better tell that to Kylo. He hasn't left his apartment since yesterday, he only does that when he's either sick or going through some shit".

You looked at him as he started to get in the proper stance for deadlifts. "He hasn't said anything to you guys?", you said as you continued with your second rep of curls, to which Kuruk snorted as he dropped the barbell. "He never does. Says he doesn't want to 'bother us'. Which is bullshit, ofcourse. He's our friend, after all". You nodded with a huff, resisting the urge to roll your eyes. The both of you worked out in silence for the most part, having short conversations during breaks. You waved at Kuruk as the two of you left the gym, going your separate ways, as Kuruk said he had to run some errands.

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After taking a shower, you got comfortable in some fresh leggings and an oversized hoodie and settled on your couch with your laptop, an apple and a can of diet coke. You enjoyed working at the office, but you blessed the opportunity to work at home when you wanted. Opening your can of coke with a hiss, you started working on your mail inbox.

It had just hit 1pm when you stretched and put your laptop away. You only had the interview from Naboo magazine to read over and then you'd be caught up. With your inbox, at least. As you opened the fridge for another can of coke, your thoughts drifted to what Kuruk had mentioned earlier. 'Kylo hasn't left his apartment since yesterday. He only does that when he's sick or going through shit'.You tapped your fingers on the kitchen counter as you leaned against it.

Part of you was worried about him. Would it be strange if you went to check on him? You were his manager, so it only made sense, right? You sighed, puffing a lock of hair out of your face. Would it be considered as overstepping boundaries? You opened your fridge again and put the unopened can of coke back. Grabbing your backpack, you put your laptop and charger in. After stepping into some sneakers, you opened your front door and left.