Cherchant (Kylo Ren x Reader)

Four

A week had passed since Kylo had walked into the Cherchant, the encounter that had shaken you to your core. You'd read the book about the Force that you'd borrowed from Sheff three times cover to cover. Your attempt at understanding it barely scratched the surface. A paltry analysis of Force sensitivity, the role of midi-chlorians, the dichotomy of light and dark ran through your mind on repeat. The text spoke many times on the topic of deep meditation. You were excited and fascinated by the descriptions of how the Jedi & the Sith harnessed various abilities, utilizing the Force as if wielding magic. You had tried a few times to meditate but having no clue what you were doing, nothing happened.

You want so badly to see him again.

Noticing that you were rather withdrawn, Kaav had elected to broach the subject after your mid-coital dissonance last night. You knew you had been distracted but until he commented, you hadn't realized that it was Kylo's face you'd been contemplating behind closed eyes, his lips that you imagined feeling across your body. Kaav was only mildly disturbed by the change in you, having no trouble grunting his way to completion.

He offered to finish you off knowing you hadn't gotten there during sex. You accepted and as your eyes fluttered closed at the sensation of his mouth closing around your clit, it was Kylo's face you saw. The memory of his intense stare sent you over the edge faster than you expected. Not wanting to come to terms with this intrusion in your relations, you rolled over and let yourself drift off to sleep.

Kaav had been gone when you woke up. You half remembered feeling his fingers brush over your arm and hearing the door latch as he left.

— — —

Tonight is set to be a big night at the Cherchant. You have three bands lined up to attract as many folks as possible to the fundraiser for the district's preeminent artist collective. Kaav is working along with your best girl Mo. Mo had helped out at the club under your great aunt long before you arrived, mostly working events that required multiple bartenders. She is gorgeous and her easy laugh fills the air like the tinkling of melodic chimes.

As the second band begins playing, you are in the middle of pouring three drinks. The energy in the room shifts. You feel a tightening in your chest and your breath catches at the sudden change... an electric current in the air.

It's him.

Finishing the drinks, you deliver them to the three boisterous and scantily clad Twi'leks waiting at the bar. The blue cocktail approximates the color of their skin you notice, as you accept their credits and deposit them in the till. Feeling panicked, you make a quick exit from behind the bar.

You stand in the storage room listening to the muted thrum of the band, focused on your quickened pulse. Mustering all of the courage you can manage, with a face flush with anticipation, you step back out into the club. Your eyes easily find Kylo's across the loud and chaotic space, cutting through the throng of people dancing and laughing between you.

Hello.

Your name follows his greeting.

What the hell?

His lips hadn't moved. Your mind begins to race.

How is this possible?

His eyes pierce you, glinting.

Come with me. I'll show you.

Staring back at him with your jaw hanging, the room seems to shift into slow motion around you. You manage a small nod. Your heart thrums with excitement. The ferociously intimidating and exquisitely beautiful man smiles satisfied and slips outside. Returning to the bar you let Mo & Kaav know that you have to go. They enthusiastically agree to finish out the night without you. Kaav takes your elbow in his hand and tells you not to worry for one moment. You smile gratefully and spin on your heels to follow your destiny into the night.