A Lesson to Learn

Chapter 3

He thought again of how he looked forward to when he would reveal himself and when Rey would begin to request for him and of him. Before he had always taken more joy from twisting his masters' words and foiling their plans (while still doing enough damage to have fun and maintain his reputation) than anything else. However, Kylo Ren already knew that Rey would have him bent around her little finger (literally). As he watched on he felt more and more in his heart that he was looking forward to raising some trouble with this Rey Dameron. But how to reveal myself and when?

Kylo's attention was once more brought out from his daydream to the trio when he realized they had finished their meal and were making their way over to the L-shaped couch. Kylo stood up to allow them to settle into their seats as he noticed the two empty wine bottles on the table and the glasses and two other bottles in their hands as they took their seats. Clearly the night is heading in a good direction.

Poe and Finn sprawled out on the chaise section of the couch and Rey took the sofa section after dimming some lights and turning others off. She had positioned herself up into the corner as if to make herself as small as possible, and pushed a decorative pillow into the arm as she curled up around it. She pulled a large throw that was draped over the back of the sofa and tucked herself in. Kylo Ren took in the sight. Looks just like a little kitten. My soft little kitten. He took the space inbetween where Poe and Finn laid with Finn spooning Poe, and between where his little kitten had snuggled up. Oh, how he wished to be able to grab her into his lap and tuck her into his warm body. He wondered if he could make her purr.

Rey turned on the large device in front of them and it flickered to life. It had been some time since Kylo Ren had seen a television, and he vaguely remembered many of them being in black and white the last time he had encountered one (and definitely not common enough to be a regular household item - especially in the more rural area his last master had occupied).

He reflected on how much technology has advanced since his stint in the thrift store. He would have to take time to learn all of these new things - good thing he was a good learner and had his magic on his side. Kylo had also seen Rey briefly use what looked to be like a small personal computer - so compact that it fit on her desk and was surprisingly thin. He had marveled at the size of it - remembering when they weren't as slim and seemed to be accompanied by horrid noises when they started up. Maybe he would summon himself one of those messaging devices and a computer soon and start his catching up there.

This particular piece of technology was vividly flashing with color as Rey scrolled through some options before settling on one titled, "He's Just Not That Into You". From reading the summary, Kylo Ren realized that this romcom genre was "romantic comedy" and he sunk into the couch feeling a little deflated. He would do almost anything to make Rey happy at this point (which in itself was already making him weary) and to watch her enjoy herself, but this was definitely a fine line. This is the genre you and your friends enjoy? A romantic comedy? You better love this, Little One.

Kylo closed his eyes and silently let out a deep exhale once the movie started playing and he knew the noise would cover his defeated sigh. He opened them again and began to watch the movie, trying his hardest to attempt to relate or understand something his Rey clearly enjoyed, all the while knowing that the small curled up ball next to him would probably be a big distraction in his quest.

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The second Rey put on "He's Just Not That Into You", Poe knew exactly where this night was going to go. He knew that Rey had been feeling lonely lately, especially when he and Finn had moved in together earlier this year. And the fact that she had put on her favorite romcom to cry to meant that she was feeling extra lonely. Maybe he would suggest to Rose that she breach the subject of online dating and apps again with her. Rose was Rey's best friend and he knew they were going out tomorrow night. If anyone could convince Rey to tackle the online dating world, it would be Rose. Poe feared that considering Rey didn't go out all that much without them (and they didn't frequent that many places or even go out all that much), without an online dating presence her fishing pool for a future partner would be greatly reduced.