A Lesson to Learn

Chapter 4

Sensing the wave of magic and seemingly stunned at the disappearance of his new friend, Chewie stirred from where he had lain and stood up, circling the spot Kylo had previously been in. Kylo had moved off to the corner of the room to stash the computer and cell phone under a basket of blankets there where he knew Rey wouldn't bump into it and wonder what the invisible objects she could obviously feel were. Satisfied that no one would find his secret stockpile, Kylo moved his gaze over to the door, excited to see his Rey after a long day of investigating and learning.

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Rey's day had gone by fairly quickly - so much so that she was almost surprised when it was time to finish up her shift at the First Order. She was ready to get home and more than eager for her girls night out with Rose. They always ended up having a great time and Rey needed to let off some steam. The week had been long but finding her new ring and looking forward to tonight were more than enough to make up for it. The ring on her finger already felt at home on her hand and she was excited to show Rose. Maybe it'll be my lucky charm. Maybe it'll help me find a man before I sell my soul to online dating.

Glancing at her watch and seeing that it was almost 5:30 pm, she shot off a quick text to Rose confirming her pick up time at 8:00 pm before she headed off to the shower to begin getting ready.

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Rose Tico was ready to show Rey the dark side (aka, online dating). It wasn't the most romantic world to inhabit, but it was a good time and Rey needed a good time. And, hey, maybe that would eventually lead to something a little serious. Rose knew her best friend in the whole world had already fought against her attempts, but Rey needed to let go. She was too serious, too hung up on a perfect relationship. She has to let the man come to her! And maybe have some innocent (or not so innocent) merry romps along the road. She'll eventually find somebody but she can't find anybody if she isn't even putting herself out there!!

Rose huffed at her thoughts, already determined with where the night was going to go with her bestie - whether you want it or not, Rey Dameron you are going to have some fun dammit. Rose knocked on the door and got ready to take her stubborn, beautiful, silly friend out.

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Kylo Ren looked over with amusement at the small bubbly girl who was at the door greeting Rey. She seemed so small, smaller in height than Rey, but also seemed so big - as if her body could barely contain all of her energy. He didn't need to watch for long to realize that her personality was over the top, spilling over into all the corners and spaces of the room. It was infectious. Kylo was glad that Rey had someone like her for a friend. Rey seemed more reserved and serious - easy to smile while around friends but more shy around strangers, someone you had to work hard to get to know but who was worth it in the end. This new acquaintance was much the opposite in terms of personality. Kylo was looking forward to tagging silently behind them for their "girls night" (he had overheard Rey talking to Chewie all about her excitement for the big night out with this Rose person). He was sure there would be more drunken enjoyment, and seemed to sense that this night would end on a much happier note than the one before.

Kylo waited patiently as the girls caught up then followed them out the door. They didn't take a car, probably a good idea if they planned to drink. Kylo knew it wasn't going to hinder their night out considering that Philly had a decent and far enough reaching transportation system (except for the delays, he had read online earlier today while acquainting himself with the area), and he was glad that they were being safe. Worst comes to worst Kylo could always step in at the last minute but he preferred not to have to reveal himself until he had his plan all set and had put the gears in motion. He stuck close enough to keep them in hearing range as they traveled to their destination, listening in as Rose filled Rey in on all of her recent adventures.