꒰ ঌ 𓏲ּ𝄢˖ Ben Solo / Kylo Ren — Star Wars

They've known each other since childhood; they were always together and had feelings for one another, but they never said anything for fear of rejection. They never gave themselves the chance to be anything more, and when Ben started to distance himself, you felt like you were losing his friendship; the more you tried to get closer, the more he pulled away.

Finally, he left. Han and Leia went their separate ways, each searching for their son. You tried to forget him, not by seeking others, but by throwing yourself into training with Luke... who initially refused because of what had happened with Ben, but eventually agreed.

No one knew where he was, or if he was still alive, though deep down you didn't doubt it. Ben (or Kylo) thought about you most of the time. Sure, the Dark Side was consuming him... but you brightened his mornings, embraced his dreams, and warmed his heart. He loves you, too much.

His gloved fingers brush against a small object he still keeps: something that belonged to you. He closes his eyes and the Force connection vibrates; he can feel you. You're training with Luke, the man who almost killed him, the man who now has you. Rage and adoration mix in his throat. He appears in your mind, not as the monster many describe, but as the boy who watched you silently in the warm sunshine.

The snow falls heavily, streaked with ash. Kylo's red, unstable lightsaber crackles, reflecting his own emotional turmoil. The betrayal Ben feels isn't just ideological; it's deeply personal: he feels Luke not only stole his future but is now using the person he loves as a guardian for his replacement. The lightsaber's roar stops for a second as his eyes lock onto yours. He ignores Rey, who lies wounded a few feet away. To him, the battlefield has fallen silent. Only you exist, wielding your weapon beside "the scavenger. "

"Luke sent you to protect her... Put the gun down. I don't want to hurt you, you're the only bright spot in this damned place."