A Lesson to Learn

Chapter 6

A/N: 

There is some rough handling/non-con touching in this chapter. If you would rather not read please stop reading at, "The path to the shops and art fair were decorated with corn stalks, pumpkins, and hay stacks that people could sit on ..." (and don't read the rest of the chapter)

I will give a brief summary of what happens in the chapter notes at the end of this chapter!

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Rey hugged tighter onto her body pillow as she smiled at her cellphone, having been woken up by a text from Kylo, what are you doing this weekend, sweet Rey?

Since he first reached out on Wednesday they had been messaging back and forth almost nonstop. Rey had learned that Kylo had one sister, Lilith, who had taken over the company in his absence. They were close and he trusted her to take care of the position, but he missed being there sometimes. He never outright mentioned what his job or business was but Kylo alluded that he was in the "people business", and Rey didn't think it was important enough to press further at the time. Kylo had also disclosed that due to some personal reasons and family intervention, he had taken some time off from the company to become a better boss and person, as well as to maybe learn a thing or two along the way. Rey chose not to pry when Kylo told her this, too. From the way he worded things and seemed somewhat closed off on the topic, it seemed like he had been through some serious shit, and she was sure she'd learn more about the ordeal as they went on. If we went on, Rey corrected herself.

Honestly, she was glad Kylo was interested in her at all. They seemed to really be hitting it off, messaging until the late hours of the night and first thing in the mornings. Sure, it had only been a couple of days (it was Saturday now) but she already felt so close to him. Kylo and his profile had seemed like a challenge from the start, enticing Rey to learn more about the enigmatic and awkward man that was presented before her. When they had matched Rey had been excited but nervous. What was she supposed to talk to him about? Would he be weird and creepy? There was barely any information on his page and while it drew her in with an odd allure, it was not exactly an inviting profile - completely opposite of the way Anakin had presented himself.

But talking to Kylo was easy and effortless. She found herself looking forward to his quick replies and his inquisitive mind. He would ask her all kinds of things and eagerly respond to her answers with affirmations, musings of his own, and further lines of questioning. It was almost as if he couldn't get enough of her, and Rey couldn't get enough of him. While Rey felt almost ambushed with how bold Anakin was in his flirting, she felt appreciated and admired with the way Kylo had treated her so far. Stop getting ahead of yourself, Rey reminded herself. Her mind kept going down a dangerous path with Kylo Ren lately, and she felt out of control for the first time in a long time. You haven't even met him yet! But maybe you can soon?

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<Rey>: I'm going to this fall festival thing today. It's further out - in New Jersey - actually. My friends and I go every year. Have you ever been? It's Felucia Farms.

<Kylo>: Never heard of it. Never even been to a "fall festival". What does one entail?

<Rey>: Kylo, it's looking more and more like I'm gonna have to officially take you under my wing here. First PSL's and now fall festivals? Have you been living under a rock?

<Kylo>: Something like that. This forced company retreat has really isolated me, if I'm being honest. Lots of self reflection. But no matter. I'm ready to socialize again and will eagerly accept your tutelage. You haven't enlightened me as to what a fall festival is yet though...