A Lesson to Learn

Chapter 17

They savoured bottomless coffees and a big brunch, picking several small things so they could taste the menu and share. When Rey ordered a hot chocolate with whipped cream and came away from sipping it with a frothy mustache, Kylo kissed her and tasted the sweetness of the drink mixed with Rey. He almost considered telling her he loved her right then and there before he thought against it.

As silly and dramatic as it may seem, Kylo wanted to be alone with Rey when he told her. He wanted it to be intimate and special. Kylo felt so overcome with emotions when he thought about Rey that he felt anything less would be a disservice to her. He needed to tell her and show her what she meant to him, just in case his words weren't enough.

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They finished up their food and went off to check-in to the hotel. Kylo had some things planned throughout but mostly it was an open weekend for whatever Rey wanted to do. He told Rey as much when they entered the room, settling their things into the entrance hallway while Rey walked into the room to check it out.

"Kylo Jacen Ren. You didn't ," she breathed, ogling the large room before her. The room was larger than her apartment and came complete with a kitchen, living room, and several doors leading away from the sitting room which she only assumed were bedrooms and bathrooms.

"I did," Kylo grinned, delighting in the reaction that Rey was having, feeling the excitement buzzing from her through their connection. It was electrifying.

"Oh, god! I have to go see the bathroom! I bet the tub is beautiful!" Rey shrieked, setting off on a little sprint towards the nearest door to try to find the main bedroom and master bath. Kylo chuckled at his girl, amused by her priorities.

He followed languidly behind her when he saw her finally enter a room he assumed was the master bedroom. Kylo went into the room, and then strolled into the bathroom, finding Rey fully dressed and sitting in the bathtub, as joyful as a little kid during their birthday.

"It. Has. Jets! Kylo, get in here. It's basically a swimming pool, babe!" Rey squealed, waving him over.

Kylo settled himself across from her and found that he could stretch out his long frame without bothering Rey too much. Rey's tub in her apartment was big enough for the both of them, but Kylo often had to bend his knees to fit properly and he was always worried that Rey was uncomfortable with all the room he would take up. She never complained but it didn't stop the thought from crossing his mind.

"Hmmm, we might need to upgrade your tub, Little One," Kylo mused, his eyes shining with mirth.

"Hey, I love my tub! It's cozy!" Rey defended, sticking her tongue out at him. Kylo grabbed her foot next to his leg and gave it a playful squeeze in retaliation.

"I suppose it is," Kylo conceded, moving his hand up Rey's leg and stroking her calf.

"Do you want to settle in or do you want to do something?" he asked, working out the knots he felt under Rey's jeans as he spoke.

"Honestly this feels pretty good right now," Rey murmured, her eyes slipping closed as she relaxed into his touch.

"Well, I think I can do you one better, sweetheart," Kylo said, giving her calf a little slap as he stood up and outstretched his hand to Rey so she could stand up, too.

"I've booked us massages for whenever we want them at the spa here. I think a professional would probably do a better job than I could," Kylo revealed before adding in with a wink, "And if they miss any spots, I'll be sure to get them later."

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The couple came back to the room smelling of orchid and jasmine, blissed out and sleepy. Kylo suggested they watch a movie and order some take out for lunch. It was Thursday night and the performance was on Saturday night. They would stay until Sunday after lunch, when they would head back later in the day.