#reylo Christmas au

[snowrosestudio]

Secret Santa / Chapter 1

A christmas comic for my beloved reylos

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[moem3]

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[puddlejumpingwriter]

"The Nine Lives of Kylo"

~ A Reylo Holiday Textfic ~

Author's Note: I'm posting these chapters in time for Christmas in July (with my cat supervising from his perch on top of my arm). Chapters 1-5 are also available on AO3. New chapters will post to both Tumblr and AO3 starting this week and wrapping up before the holidays.

Please note--the characters face a few hardships, but this story will have an HEA.

I hope you enjoy!

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PART IV

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The dinner is…tolerable, but the minute he feels his phone vibrate, Ben turns his attention away from the table.

~~~

Ben laughs and receives a stare from his mother, a smile from his nonna, and an eye roll from his father. His granddad starts talking again, and Ben returns to his phone.

~~~

Suddenly Ben’s tie feels too tight. He swore to his family he would never be the type to settle down, and any mention of a lifelong commitment should make him want to run.

But that subject coming from Rey’s fingertips is more interesting to him than it should be.

~~~

Worry hits Ben—as much for Rey as it is for Kylo.

~~~

Dots appear and then disappear, and Ben wonders what message Rey is typing.

~~~

Rey can joke, but Ben’s worry is back. She’s on her own at the house, and porch robbers are prevalent this time of year.

~~~

His phone vibrates just when he’s ready to bolt from the table, but the message isn't from the person he expected.

~~~

Another buzz draws Ben back to Rey.

~~~

Before he can agree to Rey’s suggestion, Ben hears from Baz again. And thinking about it, he’s more willing to believe Rey’s account of events than Baz’s.

~~~

Ben knows he’s already thinking clearly.

He tucks his phone away because more than one family member is giving him mean looks after his minutes of texting. But he doesn’t stop thinking about the changes he needs to make.

On Monday night, he’s going to end things with Baz. Breaking up isn’t something he wants to do over text, so he’ll tell her at dinner that night.

Baz has been saying lately it’s either her or the cat, and it’s painfully obvious to Ben his best choice is the cat.

Then Ben’s going to meet with Rey after that. It wouldn’t be right to talk to her before he breaks up with Baz. 

Not when he wants to ask Rey out.

Ben knows Rey may not say yes. She may be done with winter exams on Monday, but she still has the spring semester ahead of her.

But Ben still has to try.

“So Benjamin,” his grandfather says, drawing him out of his thoughts and back to the dinner. “Tell us how you’re doing.”

“Great, actually,” Ben replies, feeling a smile spread on his face. Several people at the table turn to look at him, making him wonder if he’s ever said something positive during one of these dinners.

His nonna smiles back at him. “Tell us more,” she requests.

“Well, I’ve decided to keep the cat I found.”

“Really?” his father questions.

Chewie clears his throat. “I thought your girlfriend hates cats.”

“I’m thinking about making a change there too.”

“Finally,” his mother mutters, still loud enough for everyone to hear her.

Padme’s smile remains bright. “I think it’s wonderful you’ve already found a vet to help you with Kylo,” she says.

“You must’ve gone to Amilyn,” Leia says. “She didn’t tell me you stopped by her clinic. You know she’s retiring next year. We’ll need a new vet for the dogs—and your cat now too, Ben.”

“Dr. Holdo hasn’t been helping me with Kylo.”

“Really?” Leia asks. “So who is this vet you’ve found?”

“I’ve met her,” Padme replies. “Delightful young woman. We’ll probably take Vader to her after Amilyn retires.”

“That’s assuming she stays in the area,” Ben comments, not knowing where Rey wants to go when she graduates.

“Well, hopefully,” Padme begins, “someone will give her a reason to stay.”

There’s a knowing look in his grandmother’s eyes. Ben tries to ignore her gaze and focus on a conversation between Lando and his father, but Ben still feels the stare on him.

~~~

Ben arrives back at home a few hours later with a large bag of leftovers. His mother insisted on giving him a sample of everything, and his nonna wrapped up a full plate for Rey.

He didn’t watch the women while they packed up the food, but Ben can tell from the weight of the bag there has to be a few pounds inside.

Ben debates knocking, but he doesn’t want Rey to think Baz has returned. He balances the bag in one hand and unlocks the door with the other. There’s no Rey bustling down the hallway to ask about the dinner, so Ben turns to the room where he can see a light on.

Asleep on his couch is Rey, with an open textbook and a napping orange cat sprawled out on top of her.

The sight is everything he never knew he wanted.

Ben considers letting her sleep, but Kylo wakes up and walks across her. A moment later, Rey’s eyes are blinking awake.

“Ben, you’re home,” she says, fighting to hold back a yawn.

“Yeah,” he replies. “Sorry to wake you. I know it’s late. Would you like to stay here tonight—either on the couch or in the guest bedroom?”

“I should get going. I need to start early if I’m going to be ready for this test.”

“Of course. Well Nonna Padme put together a plate for you,” he says, setting the bag down on a table and reaching in for the container of Rey’s food.

“That was too kind of her,” Rey says. “Did you tell her she didn’t have to do that? That I still owe her grandson a debt I can’t repay for making him kiss me in public?”

“That wasn’t exactly a hardship for me,” Ben replies. Rey turns away from him, a slight pink tinge appearing on her cheeks.

His focus returns to the bag, not wanting to make Rey feel uncomfortable. He finds a small box with a note attached from his nonna, then underneath he finds the food for Rey. 

She takes the container from him and offers him a sweet smile.

Ben does everything he can to keep from kissing her.

He walks her to the door, and Kylo follows them, rubbing against her legs.

“Goodnight, Kylo,” Rey says, before her gaze turns upward to meet Ben's.

“Thank you, Rey—for everything,” he says, holding back what he’s thankful for. Her help with his cat goes without saying, but the way she’s opened his eyes to what he wants—he can’t tell her about his gratitude for that yet.

“Anytime you need help with Kylo, just let me know,” Rey offers.

“I will.”

“Goodnight, Ben,” she adds, before standing on her toes to kiss his cheek. 

Ben has to clench his fist to keep from touching her, from pulling her toward him.

“Goodnight, Rey,” he utters, before she’s out the door.

Ben watches her drive away and then shuts the front door. He turns around to see Kylo staring up at him.

The cat lets out an annoyed sound.

“What do you want me to do? I asked her if she wanted to stay.”

Kylo quirks his head at Ben.

“She was the one who left. I didn’t tell her she had to go.”

A tiny orange paw swats in his direction, before Ben scoops the cat up.

“Okay, maybe I could’ve done more, but I just need some time. By Monday, things will be better,” Ben says, trying to convince himself.

He walks back into the living room and retrieves the leftovers before going to the kitchen. On the cabinets, he finds paper snowflakes Rey must’ve made for him, and Ben can’t hold back his smile.

He starts putting the leftovers in his fridge and again finds the small box from his nonna. This time he reads the note.

“It’s time you have this. If you find someone who makes you happy, give this to them.”

Inside the box is his grandmother’s ring.

~~~

Monday morning...

Baz doesn’t have much time. Ben will be working with the contractors in the kitchen for the next hour or so, and she knows they’ll use the back door. Ben wouldn’t want a mess tracked through the rest of his house.

If it’s anything like the last time he had workers in the house, he’ll keep the cat in the living room with the door closed—and hopefully he’ll have his phone in there too.

Ben’s broken a few phones at work or during his little projects, so Baz knows he prefers to leave it out of the way.

She leaves her car a block away and goes to the front door. Baz can hear people in the kitchen, so she carefully enters the living room.

There she finds the phone, the tablet, and that annoying cat. The creature glares at her, but Baz is on a mission. She does a quick once-over to see if there’s anything else she needs to take care of.

That’s when she spots an unfamiliar box on the bookcase. She gasps as she opens it. Baz wants to pocket the beauty, but Ben would definitely notice that. Still, the ring may help her drive her point home.

Baz unlocks Ben’s phone—the man needs to do a better job hiding his passcode—and she snaps a picture of the ring on her finger before putting it back in the box.

She finds the text message she was looking for and starts typing. A few well chosen words, that picture, and then hitting delete several times, and Baz knows one of her problems is solved.

The cat growls the whole time, but she ignores him.

Baz opens the tablet and makes sure the messages and contact are deleted there as well.

Then she opens up the large bag she brought with her. Baz knows the scratches are worth it, as she carries the little monster out of Ben’s house. One stop at the shelter, and her life will go back to just the way she wants it.

~~~

Rey breathes a sigh of relief as she leaves her final exam.

She turns her phone back on, and her joy disappears as she reads a new string of messages.

~~~

Rey feels broken.

She can’t believe Ben would act so differently than he had on Saturday, but how well does she even know him? These texts came from him—maybe he's more of a jerk than she thought.

Only one way to find out. She drives to the shelter to see if Kylo is there.

[anopendoor]

cw : nsfw :: modern au ::: in awe of your gorgeous model girlfriend the sweetest candy cane you've ever seen.  🍬

[pulpwriterx]

Coming soon!

For #24DaysOfReylo

A REYLO CHRISTMAS CAROL

Manip by @Frenchy416

Benjamin Scrooge is a Lousy Cheap Capitalist Prick. Audrey Cratchit is his Overworked, Underpaid, Long-Suffering Employee. She only sticks with the job because Even Though They Broke Up Long Ago She Still Loves Him.

Author's Note: Ben Scrooge pre-ghosts is a real piece of 💩!

[ariadnejoly]

🎄Christmas at the Corner Shop🎄

✨Feuding co-workers have no idea they are each other’s romantic pen pal

✨A Reylo AU of the classic film “The Shop Around the Corner”

✨15k words, 5 chapters

🎁mutual pining 🎁slow burn🎁bridal carry

[zoawrites]

A Nanny for Christmas - A Reylo Christmas Story

After her promised dream job is given away and her boyfriend dumps her, Rey Johnson is at a loss. In search of direction, she ends up as a nanny for an acerbic millionaire’s twins right before the holidays. When the family goes to a mountain lodge for Christmas, the nanny and the millionaire grow close. Love and holiday magic ensue.

Rated T

Chapter 1

Chapter 9: Epilogue

Two years and another Christmas later...

[thesirenbanshee]

Today is December 5th, and Krampus is coming to town! So here is my Reylo Krampus AU I wrote last year—five chapters long and complete. 😈🎄

TITLE: You’re a Monster

RATING: Explicit

SUMMARY: “Falling into prostitution out of monetary desperation, Rey has no idea that her mysterious new client wants to give her a special Christmas gift . . . Nor does she realize her client is a horned monster who calls himself Kylo Ren, but is best known by his assumed name, Krampus.“

https://archiveofourown.org/works/35474038/chapters/88424623

[readingreylo]

The best Reylo Fanfics I read in 2022

(Not necessarily written in 2022)

My 2021 wrap up was such a hit I thought I would do another one! While I didn't read nearly as many fanfics this year, I did discover a few new authors whose bodies of work are just *chef kiss*.

(Don't forget to check out my All Time Favourite Fic list and my pinned post with all my rec lists!)

And in no particular order...

Dog Day Open Hydrant by LinearA | @linearao3 | Explicit | 4k | One Shot | PWP | Modern AU | Summertime | Strangers to Lovers | Antagonism | Fireman!Ben Solo | It's too hot for this shit | One Night stand ??? | Ben POV | "Ben's come to close an open hydrant. The kids playing in it don't want him to, and a pretty girl on the street is backing them up."

Get Close by iffyluv | Explicit | 4k | Oneshot | PWP | Modern AU | Snowed-in | Cuddling for warmth | Co-workers | Multi POV | Stranded on the side of the road during a blizzard, Ben and Rey share a blanket to stay warm *wiggles eyebrows*

Take Your Shot by Anonymous | Explicit | 4k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Hook-up | Strangers | "secret" identity | Missed Connections | Soccer/football | Multi POV | Rey hooks up with a guy at a sport bar not realizing he might be a famous player. Ben solo aka Kylo Ren of First Order Premier League is visiting his parents in his home town and stops by a pub for a drink...

A for... by crossingwinter | @shmisolo | Explicit | 5k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Maturbation | Anal Sex | Co-workers | Jewish!Ben Solo | Falling in love | Rey POV | A fantastically written oneshot about Rey's affinity for anal sex and how she ends up having it with Ben Solo.

tell me you recognize defeat by emphemeron | @emphemeron | Explicit | 10k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Office setting | Co-workers | Friends to Lovers but Rey's too stupid to see it coming | Zero discussions of boundaries | mildly dubious consent | ANGST because Rey is an idiot | Shy!Ben Solo | Rey POV | "Rey just wants to be friends with the tall, quiet IT specialist who sits by himself at the company all-hands meetings."

Yes, and... by slipgoingunder | @slipgoingunder | Explicit | 10k | Complete | PWP | Modern AU | Actors | Christmas | behind the scenes of making a Hallmark movie | Mistaken Identity | Actress!Rey | Acting coach!Ben Solo | Rey POV | "Newbie actress Rey lands the starring role in a Hallmark Christmas Movie...but she finds it's not so easy to become a wholesome Hallmark heroine. Enter a mysterious stranger who just might turn out to be her Christmas angel."

Ben Solo Is Not His Brother's Keeper by LyricalRiot | @lyricalriot | Explicit | 13k | Complete | Historical AU | Unspecific Setting | Strangers to Lovers | MISUNDERSTANDINGS | Arranged Marriage | Prima Noctis vibes | Infidelity | Ben and Poe are brothers | Hunting/trapping | Han Solo is an idiot | Poe and Rey are engaged | Loss of Virginity | Deflowering Ritual | HEA | Multi POV | It is expected that the great honor of deflowering his bride will fall to Poe's younger brother Ben. Ben who is secretly in love with Poe's bride wishes he was dead.

Orion by ianixela | @ianixela | Explicit | 14k | Complete | Modern AU | Strangers to lovers | Slowish burn | Photojournalist!Rey | Guide!Ben Solo | Ex-military!Ben Solo | Amputee!Ben Solo | PTSD | Implied/referenced abortion | Past Adultry | Desert | Oasis | Stranded togther | HEA | Reylo Baby | Rey POV | "Rey Niima finds herself in the Saharan desert trying to heal wounds from her life, and Ben Solo is there too, fixing himself along the way."

The Single Father by xtenn | @xavtenn | Explicit | 15k | Complete | Modern AU | College/University | Professor/Student dynamic | Single father!Ben Solo | Professor!Solo | Single mom!Rey | Student!Rey | Post Partum Depression | ANGST | Baby OCs | Breastfeeding | Roommates | Pining | Past Sexual Trauma | HEA | Ben POV | Returning to work after becoming a single father, Professor Solo is struggling to keep his head above water when he receives an unexpected offer from one of his student's.

For the Record by canox | Explicit | 16k | Complete | Modern AU | Office setting | Co-workers | Mistaken Indentity | One-night-stand | Drama at work | Snoke is a toxic boss | Rey POV | "Rey is a sharp-eyed editor at a top magazine. After a frustrating day at work, she has a one-night stand with a musician, never thinking he might be someone she knows. But she’s about to discover that, between sleeping with a stranger and missing what's happening at work, maybe she's not as sharp-eyed as she thought."

Avant Gardenerby bobaheadshark & kalx58 | @bobaheadshark | Explicit | 21k | Complete | Modern AU | Pandemic/Quarantine/covid-19 | Texting | Plant Nerds | Strangers to friends to hook up to friends to lovers | Rey wants casual | Ben wants Rey | NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED sure jan | Bisexual!Rey | Character study | Rey POV | "The ideal person to break Rey’s quarantine dry spell? The guy she’s been talking online with about plants for months. A harmless one night stand. She’ll never see him again. But the universe might have other plans."

hive. by indiecisivepsych | @indiecisivepsych | Explicit | 33k | Complete | Modern AU | Idiots to lovers | Casual no-strings-attached relationship | Honey Porn | Rey loves Bees | Ben loves Rey | Angst | Pining | HEA | "Rey Niima loves bees. And she doesn't want to admit that she also loves Ben Solo, the man who keeps giving her honey."

Similar Creatures by quamquam20 | @quamquam20 | Explicit | 36k | Complete | Historical AU | 1700s | Venice | Pretty Woman retelling | Sex worker!Rey | Mafioso/enforcer!Ben | "no kissing on the mouth" | Angst | HEA | Multi POV | "As the Hammer of the Medici, Benjamin Solatti has a lot of practice crushing dreams and wringing every coin from nearly empty pockets. Sent to Venice to collect on a debt, he doesn’t have time for pleasure. Nobody knows the winding alleys and canals of Venice quite like someone who works them. So when street-smart Rey notices a lost Florentine noble, she’s more than happy to offer her services. Worlds apart, they lead very different lives. Brought together by chance and an irresistible proposition, those same differences might be what tear them apart when their time runs out."

You Can Have Manhattan by reylo_addict | @thereyloaddict | Explicit | 41k | Complete | Modern AU | Manhattan | Established Reylo | Break ups | Flashbacks | Falling in love | Devoted Reylo | Angst | Break up sex | HEA | Rey POV | In the past: Rey falls in love with New York at the same time she falls in love with Ben Solo. In the present: Rey is angrily (and drunkenly) phoning her Ex from the otherside of the country.

what if the storm ends by SecretReyloTrash | @lyresandlasers | Explicit | 61k | Complete | Historic AU | 1950's | WW2 flashbacks | England/Yorkshire | Growing up together | Estrangement | ANGST. SO MUCH BLOODY ANGST | Author!Rey | Widower!Ben | Ben was happily married to another | Farmer!Ben | Rey has PTSD | HEA | Rey POV | "As a child, Rey is evacuated from London to the Yorkshire Dales during the Blitz. She spends the war in the care of the Solos on their farm, wandering the moors with their son looking for a legendary family artifact long lost. When the war is over, she returns to a city she no longer recognizes, and she writes a popular series of children's fantasy books based on her childhood in the Dales. After amassing fame and fortune with her stories, tragedy brings her back to the farm to see Ben Solo, once her greatest inspiration and now a widower."

Pressed by mzladybird | @mzladybird | Explicit | 4k | Oneshot | PWP | Modern AU | Strangers-to-lovers | Employee/customer | Rough sex | Rey POV | Rey works at a drycleaners and takes some *ahem* liberties with Ben's shirts.

A Scent Like Peony by mzladybird | @mzladybird | Explicit | 6k | Oneshot | Arranged Marriage | Strangers | Jealousy | Hate sex? | Rey!Palpatine | Steamy AF | Rey POV | As heiress to the Palpatine Empire Rey always knew she was going to marry Ben Solo.

a good woman by AnonPenguin | @penthescoundrel | Explicit | 9k | Oneshot | Historical AU | Victorian? | American West | Small Town | Widow!Rey | Teacher!Ben Solo | Eniemes to lovers | Misunderstandings | Spanking | Feral!Rey | HEA | Rey POV | "Upstanding citizen and businesswoman, Rey Johnson, has an indelible sense of the way forward. But, that all changes when the new school teacher, Mister Solo, comes to town."

little sir by AnonPenguin | @penthescoundrel | Explicit | 14k | Complete | Historic AU | Medieval | Robin Hood vibes | Injury Recovery | Strangers to lovers | Turbo-virgin!Rey | Ben Solo is a tits guy | Rey POV | Rey is a vigilante who is caught by Lord Solo but instead of turning her in he wants to worship her tits marry her.

Heirloom by AnonPenguin | @penthescoundrel | Explicit | 24k | Complete | Historic AU | Regency/Victorian | Arranged Marriage | Wedding Night | Curses/Magic | Sex Pollen Vibes | Age Difference | Dirty talk | Brat!Rey | Idiots In love | Ben POV | "Ben is encouraged to give an heirloom ring with "hopes" for the marriage to his new bride written inside. Showing a general disdain for the arrangement, he inscribes it, "May we fuck like bunnies, and never have enough", not realizing that magic binds the wish to come true."

Let's Eat by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 4k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Strangers to lovers | Food Porn | Bathroom sex | Rey POV | "The restaurant serves a tasting menu for two, and Rey wants to try it. So does the man sitting beside her at the bar. The solution? She shares a meal with a stranger. And if they end up sharing so much more than just food, well, Rey’s okay with that. Ben Solo isn’t so bad. Not really. And it’s nice, not eating alone."

Happenchance by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 5k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Office Party | Mistaken Indentity | Mention of sex work | Rey POV | "When Rose hires an escort to be Rey’s date for their company’s fundraising event, Rey’s livid. Until… Well, until she spots him in the hotel’s lobby. Tall and gorgeous, with dark hair nearly brushing the collar of the suit he fills out sinfully well. Maybe Rey doesn’t hate Rose. Maybe she should write Rose a thank you note. Or, Rey thinks Ben is an escort. Ben is not an escort."

Differential Equation by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 8.6k | Oneshot with a sequel | Modern AU | College/University | Enemies-to-lovers | Rivalry | Rey POV | After overhearing some comments about herself at a party Rey hates privileged frat boy Ben Solo.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 16k | Complete | Modern AU | Blind Date | Christmas/holidays/ Hanukkah | Fake Dating | Dating | Falling in love | Christmas parties | Skating | Multi POV | "After a disastrous blind date, Ben and Rey can at least agree on one thing—between fancy work galas, ugly sweater parties, Hanukkah with the Solos, and Christmas Eve with Rey’s rowdy group of friends… facing December alone is tiring. Being chronically single with friends trying to pair you off is worse. But fake-dating their way through the holidays? What could go wrong."

Thin Ice by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 14k | Complete | Modern AU | Fake Dating | Hockey | Multi POV | To get revenge on her Ex Rey asks His favourite hockey player to be her date to said Ex's wedding.

Rental Girlfriend by PurpleSugarQuills | @purplesugarquills | Explicit | 18k | Complete | Modern AU | College/University | Enemies-to-lovers | Friend group dynamic | Escort!Rey | jealous/posessive/idiot!Ben Solo | Misunderstandings | ANGST | Rey POV | "Being a rental girlfriend was the best thing that ever happened to Rey. Until she met Ben Solo." or Rey can't stand the new guy at pub trivia. And the new guy cannot figure out Rey.

Trial and Error by Celia_and | @whatceliawrites | Explicit | 7k | Complete | Modern AU | Enemies-to-lovers | Rivals-to-lovers | Scientists | Angst | HEA | Rey POV | "When rival scientists Rey and Kylo keep meeting at out-of-town conferences, the growing tension isn’t strictly professional."

To Heal by Celia_and | @whatceliawrites | Explicit | 8k | Complete | Modern AU | Flashbacks | Big Buisness | Acquisitions/mergers | Enemies with History | College/University | Falling in Love | Marriage | PTSD | Night Terrors | ANGST | Break-ups | Reconciliation | Rey POV | "When CEO Rey Palpatine faces down her rival Ben Solo across a boardroom table, it’s been ten years since she’s seen him. Ten years since they belonged to each other."

How to Save a Life by Celia_and | @whatceliawrites | Explicit | 8k | Complete | Modern AU | Co-workers | Blizzard | Snowed-in | Scorned lover | Misunderstandings | Bickering as sexual tension | Steamy AF | Rey POV | "Ben rescues his coworker Rey from her cabin in a blizzard, and she can’t forgive him for it."

underworld by elle_p (need ao3 account to read) | Explicit | 2k | Oneshot | PWP | Modern AU | College/University | Rave | Strangers | Hookup | Outdoor sex | Rey POV | "Rey goes to a rave. This tall guy won’t stop staring at her."

 I hold it towards you by elle_p (need ao3 account to read) | Mature | 2k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Pandemic/Quarantine/covid-19 | Loneliness | Anxiety/Depression | Neighbours | Strangers | Age gap | Angst | Happy/Hopeful ending | Rey POV | "After spending time alone in quarantine, Rey meets her next door neighbor, a poetry professor by the name of Benjamin Solo."

melatonin by sevenofreylo | @sevenofreylo | Explicit | 3k | One shot | Modern AU | Summertime | School vacation | Enemies-to-lovers | Bullying | Teenagers(?) | Awkward virgins | Masturbation | No p-in-v | Bunkbeds | Rey POV | "Rey can’t sleep, not with Luke’s nephew in the same room."

Feet Cute by sevenofreylo | @sevenofreylo | Explicit | 3.6k | Oneshot | Modern AU | Meet-cute | Ben has a foot fetish | Adorable then steamy AF | Rey POV | "Rey buys new trainers from Ben’s store."

Making Emends by alantieislander | Explicit | 3k | Oneshot | Modern AU | A/B/O | Alpha x Beta | Ben POV | "In which Alpha Ben meets Beta Rey, and has a biological crisis."

Snowmates by alantieislander | Explicit | 5k | Complete (One shot in two parts with a small epilogue) | Modern AU | Roomates | Rey/Finn | Ben&Finn friendship | No Infidelity | Friends to lovers | Multi POV | When they met Rey was dating Finn. Then Finn and Ben became roommates. Then Rey and Finn Broke up. Then Rey moved away. Now she's back for a visit.

Holdings by alantieislander | Explicit | 5k | Complete | Modern AU | Rich!Ben Solo | Assistant!Rey | Wrokplace relationship | Romantic | Multi POV | "In which Rey is a congresswoman's assistant's assistant and Ben is one of the richest men in the world, and they really like each other."

Leave It All, Lock to the Tide by alantieislander | Explicit | 11k | Complete | Historic AU | 1860s | Maine Coast | Shipwrecked | Magical Abilities | Injury recovery | Depression | HEA | Rey POV | Rey has the ability to take away other's pain, but unlike her mother or grandmother before her she cannot get rid of the pain, only magnify it. Rey exiles herself to a small coastal island to live out her lonely days in peace. Until Ben Solo washes up on the shore.

full fathom five (little lies) by lachesisgrimm | @lachesisgrimm | Mature | 45k | Complete | Modern AU | ANGST | Unplanned Pregnancy | Hurt/comfort | injury!recovery | Broken friend group dynamic | Villian!Luke | Rey needs a hug | Devoted Reylo | HEA | Rey POV | Ben ghosts Rey. He wont even answer her texts when she tells him she's pregnant. Then one day a phone call revealing that Ben has been in a coma for 5 months and he wants to see Rey. Slowly the truth comes out that a master manipulator has been pulling strings in the shadows.

mouth, stomach, heart by lachesisgrimm | @lachesisgrimm | Mature | 80k | Complete | Modern AU | Strangers to lovers | Rey needs a hug | Sick!fic | Food | Angst | Feral!Rey | Utter simp!Ben Solo | "i licked it and its mine" | Stalking/harassment | OC Antagonist | Falling in love | Loss of Virginity | Marriage proposals | Friend group dynamic | Rey POV | Rey works at Han's garage and his son starts hanging around. Rey's shitty childhood has left her with issues surrounding food and Ben wins her over with his cooking.

Here's to more amazing fics in 2023!🥂

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(I’ll do short writings, picrews, and possibly art if I’m in the mood. I’ll totally do my doodle style of you or a character.)

Fandoms, Writing, Moots and Tags, OCs, Comfort Characters, Just a list of Monsters I associate with myself, Moot Trail Mix Recipe, ART, Gender Envy >:(

Side blogs: @hux-and-gay (mostly Kylux, 18+), @ramblingsofamadblob (OC and world building posts to complex for my main)

rp accounts: @robinbanks-accidentally (TWST), @spring-chicken (OC), @brooklynscamp (Newsies), @hollowsdill-manor (Vampire/Werewolf dating sim), @angry-space-ginger (Hux), @rouge-space-dad (Han), @thisiswerethefunbegins (Star Wars OCs)

@thenewhestia (my mc to rp with @kal0psiapanesthesia)

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Likes: Star Wars, Kylux, Marvel, Twisted Wonderland, the Life Series SMP, RPs, Random Generators (its an addiction), 2000s Kids shows, Doll customization, folklore, cats, singing, art, musicals, being in musicals, and weird sea creatures especially sharks :)

Dislikes: Sweets, Rey/Reylo (if you are a Star Wars fan and you like her respectfully pls do not talk to me about her you will get your feeling hurt), Religious Topics (pls do not talk to me about Christianity or Catholicism it makes me uncomfortable), gruesome animal facts they are triggering please keep them to yourself, TOXIC ACOLYTE HATERS, Mean people that disrespect me or my friends, Racists, Homophobes, Transphobes, Ablests, Sexists, etc. 

Fun Facts: 

I am Left Handed 

I am Hungarian and I love talking about my culture or my grandfather’s story if you want to ask

I am single sadly

I’m a Hufflepuff my Petronas is a field mouse and my wand is Willow wood with a Phoenix core

My favorite color is green 

My favorite food is Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers or Chinese food  

I am going to be a film major in the fall

I have two cats named Lilo and Stitch (both girls), and I also have multiple fish. My snail passed away :(

I REALLY WANT CRESTED GECKOS!

I was in my schools broadcasting class

I’ve performed in Willy Wonka, Newsies,  Little Mermaid, Bye Bye Birdie, Christmas Carol, and Shrek, and played the roles of James (James and the giant peach cameo), Arista (Ariel’s sister), Young Fiona, and the bird that sings in that one song in Shrek . I’ve also had solos in Try Everything, American Tears, Fields of Gold, an Mo Town Medley 

I Did competitive gymnastics for 13 years starting when I was 3, before I retired I was in XL level gold. 

I played Violin in elementary school and during Covid in freshman year I played chimes cause that was the choir alternative 

I watch lots of weird 1990s to early 2000s sci-fi shows typically from Australia, there’s suprisingly a lot of them 

I play Minecraft but I am bad at it lol

I play DND 

Where else to find me?

YouTube: @antosaurusrex3752

AO3: ArmieVampire

Pinterest:

Star Wars Force Alignment Quiz:

TWST OC CHALLENGE

My Change.Org petitions:

[bimswritings]

StarWars Masterlist

Includes 18+ material, police yourselves!

Key:

Violence-🩸

Smut/Suggestive Content-🔥

Armorer

Armorer x Blacksmith reader🩸 pt.1 pt.2

Clones

Overall Kink Headcanons🔥

Din Djarin

This is Our Way (Third and fourth chapter on the continuous fic on AO3, too lazy to post here) 🩸 pt.1 pt.2 pt.3 pt.4 pt.5 pt.6

Savage Opress

The Conqueror🩸

Three parts, don't necessarily all have to be read. pt.1 pt.2 pt.3

In-Universe Character Shipping Fics

Reylo/Finpoe-Games and Prize. Modern AU. Just some fun at a carnival.

Suu/Cut Lawrence-Strange Traditions

Han Solo vs Holdo x Leia-To The Winner Goes The Love. Jealous Han Solo who hates competition.

Non-Shipping works, just fun character stuff

White Christmas-Din spends Christmas with Grogu, remembering his own childhood and the holiday.

[iamscoby]

Scoby's holiday fics

Holiday season is close, so I compiled a series of all my holiday-themed fics, including:

🧘‍♂️ Just here for the savasana - DinLuke [T], 5.2k words, modern AU Paz gives Din and Grogu a well-meaning Christmas gift of a parent-baby yoga course, which delivers a fair share of embarrassing moments and possibly another dad for Grogu…

🎁 Join me, Ken - Reylo [T], 2.6k words, modern AU Little Rey and Rose playing Barbie Reylo

🍆 Gingerbread house - DinLuke [E], 6k words, modern AU with fairytale elements Din and Luke go at it in an actual gingerbread house, sex pollen infused gingerbread involved

🎅 He's real - Reylo [T], 2.8k words, modern AU Rey finds an unconventional Santa Claus to bring her kids' presents this Christmas

🎄 Never too much fur - DinLuke [T], 2.9k words, canonverse Din and Luke spend Life Day with Chewbacca’s family and discover surprising features of Wookie culture

🛢️ CSO meets Oilio - Rey x Matt the Radar Technician [T], 2.2k words, modern AU How a company pre-Christmas party turns into a transformative experience. Dedicated especially to anyone experiencing climate anxiety

🎉 Not that shy - DinLuke [T], 1.7k words, modern AU Din keeps bumping into Luke at Boba’s parties and finds it irresistible to flirt with him because Luke is so shy - until one night, after Boba’s New Year’s Eve party, Din finds that Luke is actually anything but shy…

[isalovesslowburn]

Fun Writing Game!!

Tagged by my dear friend @whatsaboomlakalaka

Make a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! Then, tag as many people as you have WIPs.Oh boy. Here we go...

Christmas Office Party (Reylo)

Christmas Fake Dating (Reylo)

Stuck with You (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Soulmate AU 2 (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Jedi Academy (Reylo)

Actors AU (Reylo)

Canon Universe 3+1 (Reylo)

Time is Up (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Spillways (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Angst Attempt (Dasey/Life with Luca)

Frat Ben (Reylo)

A Silent Voice AU (Reylo)

It's Our Place (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Summer before college (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Casey Going 30 (Dasey/Life with Derek)

Tagging my gang here @wroteathingtoday @naladot  @imaginaryhaydee

[puddlejumpingwriter]

"The Nine Lives of Kylo"

~ A Reylo Holiday Textfic ~

Author's Note: Here's the first of the new chapters. I hope you enjoy, and, as always, thank you for reading!

~~~

PART VI

~~~

Rey sleeps well Tuesday night, feeling warm and safe in Ben’s guest room and occasionally having a cat curl up beside her. She doesn’t have to be at work until the late afternoon, so she decides to indulge and sleep in—at least until her phone vibrates.

~~~

It’s the only solution that seems plausible to Rey. She’ll give the excuse that Finn can’t meet her fake boyfriend because Ben’s working, and Finn will be too busy with his own boyfriend’s coming out to care Rey’s alone for the night.

~~~

Ben’s at the station, covering the morning shift. It was a quiet night, so he managed to catch up on a few hours of sleep in a bunk. Amazingly, he’s not tired, and he knows it’s because of what’s waiting for him at home.

~~~

Ben notices the clock on his phone. It’s still early, and he’s running out of ways to say no to her.

But he has one idea she may be willing to accept.

~~~

Ben has a number of things in mind he’d like to do with Rey, but he chooses the one he’s confident will be of interest to her.

~~~

Ben counts down the minutes until he can see Rey again, but a message from a friend distracts him from thoughts about his new roommate.

~~~

Ben suddenly realizes what his friend’s talking about—a secret Poe keeps from practically everyone.

~~~

One downed power line, and Ben’s home later than planned.

He doesn’t see Rey when he opens the front door, but the light fixture he planned to install is now lit up above the foyer.

“Perfect place to hang mistletoe,” Ben’s depraved mind thinks, as his hand finds the small plant in his pocket.

“You’re home!” Rey says from the top of the stairs. 

Ben watches her bright red sweater and skinny black jeans cling to her body as Rey hurries down the steps. There’s a smile on her face that warms Ben’s heart, and apparently Rey likes to hug when she’s happy.

It’s surprisingly natural for his arms to curl around her. Perhaps he squeezes just a little too tightly for just a little too long, but Rey doesn’t seem to mind. She waits a minute before pulling away, and Ben reluctantly lets her go.

Rey takes a step back, her cheeks a bit rosier than expected given the temperature inside. 

“If you’d been here sooner, I would’ve made you lunch,” she comments.

“I already ate,” Ben replies. “Besides we have limited cooking options around here with the stove not connected.”

“Oh—about that,” Rey says, “I hooked up the stove today.”

Ben’s eyebrow lifts. “You did?”

“I told you, Kylo doesn’t need much,” she says, pointing to the orange cat sleeping on the sofa in the living room. “And I guess I can’t stop myself from keeping busy.”

“Hence the working light above us.”

Rey beams at him. “You noticed!”

“Of course, I noticed,” he says. “That wiring has been giving me a heck of time.”

“Your fingers were probably too big for it,” she replies. Rey reaches for his hand and places her palm against his, illustrating the size difference. “See?”

His eyes linger on their joined hands before returning to her eyes. Once her gaze meets his, her cheeks turn a shade redder, and she pulls away from him.

Ben instantly regrets the separation, but he doesn’t reach for her. She isn’t his…yet.

“Any other repairs I should know about?” he asks, trying to end the awkward silence.

“The lights are working in the laundry room now, but there was nothing I could do about the pipes in the back.”

Ben knows what she’s talking about. There’s exposed wall near his bedroom where he’s trying to replace some older plumbing.

“That’s an ongoing project,” he admits. “I have it rigged so my shower works, but I have to be careful until I can get a plumber in here.”

“So that’s why you have wrenches all over the place back there?”

“Yeah. It’s functional but temporary.”

“That’s fair. I’ll leave that project for you then,” she says with another grin.

“Do you want to go grab coffee or something?” Ben asks.

Rey’s smile falters. “Sorry, but I can’t. I have to be at work soon.”

“Right,” he replies, as his eyes turn toward the window. The sky’s already turning dark, and he can’t hold back a question. “How late are you working tonight?”

“I’m covering the full evening shift,” she says. “I’ll close up the shop at ten.”

“You’re going to be on your own?”

“People are taking time off for the holidays, but I don’t mind. I’ve handled the shop on my own dozens of times.”

There’s a weight in his stomach that Ben can’t ignore. “Do you mind if I go with you?”

“Why?” Rey asks, a crease appearing on her forehead.

Thinking quickly, Ben offers the first excuse that comes to mind. “I littered the town with signs about Kylo the other night. I should probably take them down, and it might be easier to start near the store and work backwards.”

“Oh right,” Rey replies. “That makes sense.”

Ben doesn’t add that he plans to be at the store at 10:00 to make sure she gets to her car safely.

~~~

By Thursday, Ben’s friends want an update on his living arrangement.

~~~

The frigid air can’t drive the smile from Rey’s lips. She’s too amused by the overwhelmed look on Ben’s face.

“You’ve never picked out a tree before, have you?” she asks him.

“I’ve set them up before,” he answers. “Usually with my dad or uncles while mom or nonna supervised, but I’ve never chosen a tree before.”

The seriousness in his eyes strikes Rey, and she realizes Ben may need help with this.

“There’s no pressure here,” she tells him, placing a gloved hand on his arm. “You can’t pick the wrong tree.”

“Then how do you find the right one?”

“It probably varies from person to person, but I follow a very scientific approach.”

“Which is?” Ben asks.

Rey pulls him toward a tree. “First, I check to make sure the tree is Christmasy enough.”

He chuckles, and some of the stress leaves his face. “Is Christmasy an actual word?”

“Of course,” she answers. “It means filled with Christmas spirit.”

“Right,” he replies, before gesturing to the tree. “So is this one ‘Christmasy’ enough?”

“What do you think?”

“I guess so,” Ben says. “It looks tall enough, and I think the branches could hold lights and ornaments. But is that enough?”

“There are other tests.”

“As important as the Christmasy test?”

Rey laughs, before removing a glove. “There’s also the freshness test.”

Her fingers feel the needles of the tree, and Ben’s fingers follow her example.

“They don’t feel dry,” he comments. “Seems like there’s still some life to them. And the color—they’re a nice Christmasy green.”

“That’s my favorite part,” Rey says, her gaze fixed on Ben.

“What?” he asks, still focused on the tree.

“The green,” Rey replies. “I spent part of my childhood in a house out in the desert. Nothing grew. I remember being transferred to another house and finally seeing plants….I thought they were beautiful.”

Ben’s eyes turn toward her, and Rey can see something there. Worry, maybe? Need? Interest?

She’s seen the same look in his eyes before, but she isn’t sure how to read it. 

He’s a handsome, sweet firefighter who dates models. He can’t want her.

And even if he does, Ben doesn’t want commitment. Maybe he wants a quick fling with Rey, but he said he wasn’t interested in marriage or anything like that.

Ben wouldn’t want to build a home with her.

Rey quickly looks back to the tree, unable to bear the intensity in his eyes any longer.

“We should plant it,” Ben says, and Rey feels her brow furrow.

“What do you mean?” she asks.

“After Christmas—when we’re ready to take the tree down—we should plant it in the backyard,” he explains.

“But you’re going to sell the house, aren’t you? Is there really a point in keeping the tree?”

“I don’t know,” Ben replies. “I’ve been thinking about keeping the house lately.”

“Really?”

“Kylo seems to like the place,” he says, and Rey turns back to look at him in time to see those devastating dimples. “So what other tree tests are there?” Ben asks.

“Just the last one—the lean test.”

“Which is?”

“You look directly at the tree, then lean to the left, then to the right, and then come back to the middle,” Rey says. “If the tree still feels right from all angles, you’ve found the one.”

“Okay,” Ben replies, a hint of doubt in his voice.

“Don’t discount it until you’ve tried it,” Rey says, before they both turn toward the tree.

Ben seems willing to try it, but he starts by leaning to the right first, while Rey leans toward the left.

Their bodies collide, and Rey tries to overcorrect. 

Ben’s hands are suddenly on her waist, catching her before she can stumble.

“I think I’ve found the one,” he whispers, looking at her rather than the tree.

Rey’s breath catches. It would be so easy to kiss him. She already knows how good his lips feel.

But she also knows she’d fall for this man…and it would hurt too much if he asked to keep their relationship casual. 

Rey pulls back from him, and Ben lets go. “We should have them ring the tree up for us—if this tree’s your choice,” she says.

“Yeah, it is,” he replies. “I plan to take good care of it.”

Rey can only nod as they make their way back to Ben’s truck.

~~~

Ben needs to figure out how to do this right.

It feels so good to be near Rey and to touch her, but he doesn’t want to push her too far—not when it seems like she may bolt at any second.

He can take his time with this. She’s worth it, and Ben’s going to make her see how much he cares for her.

He’ll plant her a garden in the backyard if that would make her happy.

Ben just needs to find out what she wants, and he’ll give it to her.

And he’s going to start by making her feel like she’s part of his life.

“So what do you do for Christmas Eve?” Ben asks when they’re back in his truck.

“My brother and I usually hang out together,” she replies.

“Any interest in Nonna Padme’s annual Christmas Eve party?”

“I imagine that’s just for your family, isn’t it?”

“No,” he replies. “Nonna’s invited fifty people before.”

“Oh,” Rey says, not sounding sold.

“Your brother would be welcome to join us too,” Ben adds, before remembering the reason for their first kiss. “It may help with the whole fake dating story.”

“But then you’d have to pretend I’m your girlfriend that night.”

“I think I could manage,” he says.

“I’m not sure my brother will be happy to meet you by Christmas Eve.”

“What?” Ben says, not understanding. “Oh no, did you tell him what happened earlier this week? Does he think I’m an asshole?”

Ben’s worried. He doesn’t want Rey’s only family member hating him already.

“No,” Rey says. “He doesn’t know about that. All he knows about this week is that I’m living with you now.”

“Oh,” he replies. “Is that what your brother’s upset about?”

Ben feels a sudden need to track this guy down and tell him that his intentions toward Rey are honorable—for the most part.

“No, he’s not upset with you yet, but I’m not sure how he’ll be after Saturday.”

“What’s Saturday?”

“My brother’s big pre-Christmas party,” Rey answers. “The one I told him I’d bring my fake boyfriend to. He may not be happy with you after you don’t show.”

“What? Why won’t I be there?”

“Do you actually want to be there? Pretending like we’re dating, and you acting like you’re happy I moved in with you.”

“I am happy you moved in with me.”

“To watch Kylo,” she corrects. “It’s not like we’re living and sleeping together.”

Ben wants to pull over and tell Rey he’d sleep with her whenever she wants him to.

But Ben keeps driving. He’s not sure how she’d respond to that—and he can’t screw this up. Rey means too much to him.

“I could go with you, though,” he offers. “I wouldn’t do anything to make you feel uncomfortable. Maybe I could just hold your hand all night?”

“And that wouldn’t bother you?”

“Not at all,” Ben answers honestly.

“But are you even free that night?” Rey asks.

“I’m not working Saturday,” he replies, thinking of who else could help cover any emergencies so he can make sure he has the entire night off.

But then he remembers Poe and the dinner he’s supposed to attend.

“Crap,” he says. “I promised Poe I’d help him that night.”

“That’s fine,” she says. “It may be a bit of a chaotic party this year anyway.”

“You could still come to Nonna Padme’s for Christmas Eve. It could be my way of apologizing to your brother.”

“We’ll see,” Rey replies. “But first we have to make it through today.”

“I thought we already did the hard part,” he says. “We picked out the tree.”

“Yes, but now we have to decorate it. How are your decorating skills?”

Christmas decorating was usually orchestrated by his mother in the Solo house, but Ben’s looking forward to sharing this activity just with Rey.

“I’ve been told I make a decent staircase,” he replies. “I think I can handle anything you want to put on the tree.”

“Is that a challenge?” she asks mischievously.

“Name it, and we’ll make it happen.”

~~~

Rey recommended shatterproof ornaments at the store, and her suggestion turns out to be for the best after the first ornament goes on the tree.

Kylo jumps up to swat the red bulb, and it’s bouncing on the floor the next second.

“Told you,” she says to Ben, as he returns to the living room with a bowl of popcorn in his hand.

“You were right about the ornaments, but do we really need this much popcorn to decorate the tree?” he asks.

“You have another bag in the microwave, right?”

“Yes.”

“Good—that should cover both our decorating and snacking needs.”

“Right,” he says, a dubious look in his eye.

“I know how to make garland. Now do you trust me or not?”

The microwave beeps in the kitchen behind them, and Ben doesn’t bother answering. He merely turns around.

Rey takes a moment to inspect their supplies. Looking at the bags strewn across the living room, her eyes land on something green on the floor. 

It’s a sprig of some kind of plant, and Rey picks it up, unable to help her curiosity.

With a closer look, she realizes it’s mistletoe.

Her mind jumps to the possibilities. This could give her an excuse to kiss him again without all the complications of a relationship.

He doesn’t want a real girlfriend, but maybe he’d at least be willing to kiss her like he did in the cafe under this plant.

While she hears Ben still working in the kitchen she moves to the front hall and grabs the step-stool she used yesterday.

In a matter of moments, the mistletoe hangs from the new light fixture.

Before Rey can second guess her decision, she hears Ben returning to the living room. She does the same, leaving the plant in place in case an opportunity arises.

~~~

They work on the tree until Rey decides it’s time for Christmas cookies. 

She wants Ben to have the full holiday experience—the kind she and her brother have always tried for since leaving the last foster home.

And Ben doesn’t stop smiling. 

Even when she drapes lights over his arms to keep them from tangling as she wraps the strand around the tree…

Even when she coats his nose in flour while they bake…

Even when he pulls Kylo out of the tree for the third time that night…

Ben’s always grinning, and Rey’s stomach is doing flips.

Why does this man have to be so perfect, but completely uninterested in a committed relationship?

And how long can she stay here knowing she’ll never have him?

“So the tree is decorated,” Ben says before reaching into the oven. “And the cookies are baked,” he adds putting the pan on the stovetop. “I think we managed to survive today.”

“We did,” Rey agrees.

“And you said you’d think about Nonna Padme’s Christmas Eve party if we survived today, so…?”

Rey takes a step closer, her eyes focused on the little trees and candy canes on the baking sheet. “Do you still want me to go?”

“Yes, Rey. I—”

Ben’s phone pings three times in a row, stopping whatever he was going to say. Rey looks at him, trying to decipher from his features what the messages say.

“There’s an accident on the interstate ramp, and a Christmas tree caught on fire on the other side of town,” Ben says. “They need backup.”

“Of course, you should—”

Ben’s hand grips hers, and Rey goes silent.

“I want to finish our conversation,” he says.

“We can talk when you get back.”

“It may be late,” Ben replies. “Do you want to grab breakfast?”

“I’m working the morning shift,” she says. “Lunch?”

He shakes his head. “I’m at the station most of the day tomorrow. Dinner?”

“It’s a date,” she says before taking a step back. “Not an actual date,” she corrects. “Just…”

“Two people who live together having dinner together?” Ben offers.

“Something like that,” Rey says before following him to the front door. 

He puts on his coat and then his eyes turn back to her. “Would you mind watering the tree—making sure it’s okay? I don’t want anything happening to you or Kylo while I’m gone.”

It catches her off guard, how protective he is. Kylo’s his cat, but the way Ben shows concern about her too—Rey’s not used to that from anyone but her brother and Rose.

“I’ll make sure we’re okay,” she says, before realizing where Ben’s standing.

Her eyes go to the light fixture above him, and Ben’s eyes follow.

“It’s mistletoe,” she explains, before standing on her toes and pressing a gentle kiss to his lips. It’s tentative, but he doesn’t pull away, so she brushes her lips against his a second time—asking him through the contact if he wants more.

She would’ve stepped back and let that kiss be enough if he didn’t respond, but one strong hand finds her waist and another goes to the back of her neck.

Suddenly, Rey’s body is flush against Ben’s, and the kiss deepens. His tongue is in her mouth, and Rey can’t hold back soft, needy moans. Her fingers are in his hair, and he’s pulling her closer until there’s no space between them.

Is that a flashlight in his pocket? Rey can’t help but wonder as her belly rubs against something hard.

But then Ben’s cell phone pings again.

“Fuck,” he mutters, as he breaks the kiss, sounding breathless. “I have to go.”

“Right,” Rey replies, untangling herself from his grasp, just as Kylo curls around her ankles. She scoops up the cat to ensure she doesn’t reach for Ben again.

With the way he kisses, she’d probably beg Ben to stay when he needs to be elsewhere.

“Be safe,” she tells him. 

Ben takes a moment to turn back one last time, nuzzling against Kylo’s forehead and then leaving a brief kiss on Rey’s lips. “I’ll see you tomorrow night,” he whispers.

Rey nods, before watching him go. She carries Kylo into the living room and sits down on the sofa.

She’s not going to recover from that kiss anytime soon, and she doesn’t know if she wants to.

~~~

Hours later, Ben texts his best friend on the other side of town.

~~~

Ben doesn’t say he was the one close to begging. He spent the night aroused—by the sight of Rey in her holiday sweater, by her gentle caresses as they decorated, by the way she licked icing off her finger.

He would’ve done anything she asked—if they weren’t interrupted.

~~~

Ben’s determined to show Rey how good things can be between them.

What could possibly go wrong?

[maryholmes94]

@rey-jake-therapist You mentioned Reylo in one of your recent posts, and I wanted to share a funny story I had with this ship: last Christmas I took part in a competition on one of the Russian fanfic-websites, and I wrote a 'Star Wars' modern AU, where Palpatine, Leia and Padme are British MPs, and they all had Christmas together with their families. This work has no ships, but since I'm not a fan of Ben, I outlined a possible relationship between Rey and Poe, and one girl wrote in her comment: "You are very brave to bring to a competition a fic with Ben represented in an unfavourable light", and I was like: oh dear, I never thought about it at all :)))

[pulpwriterx]

A REYLO CHRISTMAS CAROL

For #24DaysOfReylo on Twitter

You know this story. Benjamin Scrooge, a well-made and still handsome man in his 40's is the meanest, nastiest most cynical miser and hard-hearted businessman in all of 1850's London.

His devoted clerk, mistress and former fiancee Aubrey Cratchit still holds out hope for his reclamation for her sake and that of her sickly brother B.B.

But when Scrooge is visited by the Force Ghosts of Christmas, and the spirit of his dead business partner, Armitage Hux?

We all know his redemption is at hand.