A Lesson to Learn

Chapter 17

Kylo had disclosed some of his ideas for their long weekend, including ice skating, champagne and chocolate tasting at a French chocolatier store, and generally exploring the city to see what they found that would entertain them. Kylo had casually mentioned reading about this one special cafe that had hot chocolate with a marshmallow in the shape of a flower in the center. Rey had looked at him in awe after that, impressed by the amount of work and research he had put into the weekend and the amount of care he showed in his planning. It was clear that Kylo had planned with Rey in mind and had taken some pages from those romantic comedies he always denied enjoying.

This afternoon and night was for relaxing and basking in each other's company, though. Once they had ordered their food they snuggled up on the bed and they clicked on the tv, content to just be with one another. Kylo had his arms wrapped around Rey, bringing her close to lay on his chest. He leaned down to kiss her temple and breathed in the delicious scent of the massage oil on her skin.

"We have to go back and buy that later. It smells amazing, Little One," Kylo murmured against her skin, his nose and lips still pressed against her.

"I won't argue with that. I saw some bath oils and salts, too. We should pick that up and make good use of that tub," Rey suggested, sinking into Kylo's warm hold. She was so relaxed she could just fall asleep where she was.

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Before she knew it, Rey was being roused awake for lunch, having actually fallen asleep in Kylo's arms. They ate their lunch in companionable silence and Rey proposed going out and trying to find some holiday themed attractions and lights to look at tonight before going out to eat. Looking around at the kitchen in the room, Rey also mentioned that they could make gingerbread cookies and houses.

"You want to bake? On vacation?" Kylo asked, confused.

"It's not just baking, Kylo. It's decorating and creating and then getting to eat delicious cookies after," Rey laughed. Kylo looked doubtful but had to admit that he wouldn't mind snacking on some cookies throughout the weekend. Rey had made him a few gingerbread lattes since December had rolled around and Kylo had enjoyed the spicy cinnamon intermingled with the sweetness of the brown sugar.

"Whatever you want, sweetheart. This weekend is for you," he answered, bringing Rey into his arms and laying a kiss on the top of her head. Rey wiggled closer into his hold, breathing in his scent and appreciating the heat of his body as if he were her very own furnace.

After some time, the two got ready to face the bitter cold in search for some holiday fun, bundled up in sweaters and coats. It was mid afternoon by the hour they set out, so Kylo suggested they could go to the winter village in Bryant Park to look over some of the holiday shops and decorations, then stick around for lights and dinner before stopping by the grocery store and then heading home.

They roamed around the kiosks and perused all of the artisanal crafts, foods, and trinkets the vendors had to offer. When they passed one or two tents that had gingerbread cookies, Kylo tried to convince Rey that buying pre-made cookies would be faster. Rey quickly shut him down, however, and let him know that the most fun and memorable part of gingerbread cookies during the holidays included the baking and decorating together. Kylo rolled his eyes but conceded, eyeing the cookies as Rey dragged him away.

As they came to a section full of bath and body products, Rey immediately started shoving products into Kylo's face, asking his opinion on different scents so they could take some bath oils and salts to try out in their luxurious bathtub. Kylo ended up buying a lot more products than Rey approved of, but he reassured Rey he had plenty of baths planned in their future. Rey had truly introduced Kylo to some of the finer things in life, and after years of being stuck in a dusty second hand shop, Kylo was more than willing to indulge as much as possible considering he had the time and means. Especially if it meant more alone time with a very naked Rey, which if Kylo was being completely honest was more than just a fun perk.