Affinity

Chapter Nine

The next morning you woke up early, still nervous about why Kylo wanted training to start early. You climb out of bed, stretching and walk into the refresher to take a shower. You let the water run while you undress, steam starting to fill up the room.

Stepping into the hot water, letting it cascade down your back, you let your mind wander. Thinking of Nibiru and how much your life had changed. While you didn't miss your old life as much as you thought you would, a sharp pain stabs in your heart when you think of Lucie. She was your only friend, the only constant in your life, and the void she left behind was large. You hoped she was alive, doing okay, and most of all, happy. Besides the interactions you had with The Knights and Kylo, you were alone, no friends, and no one to just talk to. Is Kylo a friend? His hot and cold routine with me makes it impossible to tell and is beyond frustrating. I wish I had Lucie here.

Lost in your thoughts, you wash your hair and body on autopilot. Once you finish rinsing your body, letting the vanilla-scented bubbles wash down the drain. Stepping out of the shower, you wrap yourself in a towel and go into the closet to find your training clothes for the day. As you rummage through the drawers, you find black leggings and a strappy backed top that would work for the day.

After getting dressed and drying your hair, you check the time. Ah shit, I'm going to be late. You throw your shoes on and rush out the door, startling Vicrul, who is standing guard.

"You're going to be late." His deep voice said behind his mask.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. Are you coming?" You say you power walk to the elevator, pounding the button excessively, trying to get it to come faster.

Vicrul stands behind you, and you think you almost hear him snicker behind the mask. Finally, the doors open, and you both enter, and you again assault the button to get the doors to close quicker.

As the doors shut, you stand impatiently, you can almost hear a clock tick down in your head. Glancing at Vicrul, a thought distracts you, I wonder what he looks like behind the mask.

Just then, the doors open, and you rush out, not caring if Vicrul was behind you or the stares you get as you walk quickly down the halls towards the training room. As you approach the door, you take a minute to breathe deep to catch your breath and regain your composure.

You open the large hatch to the training room to see Kylo in the middle as usual. He lifts his head slowly until his eyes clash with yours. You make your way slowly into the center, standing just in front of Kylo as he towers over you.

"You're late again, Princess." Kylo's voice is low, not hidden behind his mask.

"I know, I'm sorry." You say, still slightly breathless from rushing and just being in Kylo's presence.

Kylo looks up to Vicrul, who was standing guard by the door, "Leave us." his voice louder.

Vicrul turns and walks out of the room, leaving you with Kylo alone. He looks back down to you and brushes a stray piece of hair out of your face.

"We are going to have to do something about your tardiness Princess." He says while taking a step forward and consuming your vision.

Your breath hitches in your throat as you gaze up at him, his dark eyes almost sparkle in the light, and his warm scent surrounds you. The pull you feel towards him is electrifying and all-consuming, I wonder if he feels it too?

His eyes flick to your mouth, and you think he will kiss you, but instead, he backs away and moves towards the side of the room. You stand there in a fog, still in a sort of trance from his proximity.