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It was a list of trial and errors, hundreds of ideas swooping through Ben's mind but not a single felt right. At first, he was going to use the cheer team to help him, but that felt cliche. Then, he was going to try something in chemistry, but that sounded lame. None of his ideas were good enough. Nothing compared to Valentine's day.
But then one idea came to mind. It took him a month to plan, but in the end, he was satisfied with the outcome. Ben had written a number of poems that helped him out, specifically bolding out words from each. Leaving one at a time in your locker everyday, a stack began to grow. So far you had a weeks worth from the last one you received.
Opening up your locker and seeing the small paper fall out, you picked it up and read it, a smile growing on your lips as you couldn't help but blush. Ben's poetry got better and better. "A bold question mark..." You bit your lips, shutting your locker after as you had left a few books in it. "What is he trying to do?" You muttered before placing the paper in your binder, turning around and walking off.
Exiting the school building and aiming for the parking lot, you saw Ben leaning there, waiting with a journal in his hand and a pen tapping against his bottom lip. Smiling, you rushed over, pulling the paper out and placing it in his book. "Ah, I see you've got the last one."
"Last one?" You asked. "Ben, what is it?" You smiled. "You've given me...eight poems. What are you trying to do?"
"That is for you to figure out." Tapping your nose with his pen, he shut his journal with the pen inside before opening the passenger door for you. "You'll decode the message soon." Leaning down and kissing your cheek, you rolled your eyes before getting into his car.
You were eager to find out what it was that the poems were hiding, and now that you had the last one, you wanted to solve it. "Alright, what is it?" You breathed, pulling out all the poems from your binder, placing them in order as you crossed your legs, sprawling the papers on your notebook.
"Just look at them." Ben said as he drove off, over to your house.
"The bold words, huh..." Biting your thumb, you narrowed your brows.
"Mhm." Ben hummed.
"Okay..." Reading them out as you searched for them, Ben felt his heart race. "Will...you..." Eyeing the third poem, you pointed the word out, "go...to..prom-" Instantly gasping, you continued on, "with...me...question mark!" You exclaimed. "Ben, of course!" You shrieked, jumping up and pulling him into a hug.
"I-I'm driving-"
"Sorry!" Instantly letting go, you pressed a strong kiss to his cheek. "Ben! This is so sweet! This is so creative, I love it!" Eyeing the poems, you held them to your chest as you felt your eyes burn. "This is...the cutest thing...anyone has ever done for me."
"Just for you, moonlight." Looking over, he saw you rub your eyes. "Aw, I didn't mean to make you cry-"
"N-no, I'm fine." You breathed, fanning yourself. "I'm fine...gosh, I love you." Leaning back over, you kissed his cheek again. "I can't wait for prom! I bought my dress already even though I wasn't even sure if I was going or not." You laughed. "I was just eager and the dress was gorgeous!"
"Well of course you were going, I already lost one chance with you, I'm not losing this one." Ben said, reaching over and placing his hand on your knee as you smiled.
"The Star Girl book is getting so stuffed with all the new poems I keep adding, sooner or later you're gonna need a book two." You pointed out, moving your hand to hold onto his.
"Oh, I'm sure there'll be plenty of volumes." Ben sniggered. "The band kind of hates me because I've been writing more poetry than actual songs..."
"Well, they just don't know what it's like to be in love." You shrugged.
"Obviously so..." He breathed with a nod, coming to a light. "They have no idea." Leaning over to you, your free hand held his cheek as you pressed a kiss to his lips. Already six months in to your relationship and it still felt like it had only begun just yesterday.
. . .
"I can't believe it!" You shrieked, standing in your room and eyeing yourself in the mirror. "Proms already here..."
"Aw, honey, you look beautiful!" Your mother clasped her hands, eyeing you in your getup. Dressed in a soft pink gown, hair in loose curls as you wore simple makeup and jewelry. "I can't wait to take photos of you and Ben. Oh, he must be handsome." She smiled as you blushed at the idea. The last time you saw Ben in a suit was...well, homecoming. And he was soaking wet.
Hearing light panting, you turned around and crouched. "Hi, Cosmo!" You grinned, picking him up. "Oh, I wish I could take you to prom. You'd look so cute in a little tux! Kind of like that pug in Men in Black..." You thought, only to laugh.
Hearing the doorbell ring, you shrieked, instantly placing Cosmo down. "Oh, he's here! Honey, open the door!" Your mother called out.
"Why?!"
"Open the damn door!" She shouted as she placed her hands on her hips.
"Ugh! Is Ben seriously taking my little princess to prom?!" Rolling your eyes at your father's words, your mother waved a hand at you.
"Ignore him, he's still in denial. He tells me every night how happy he is for you and Ben, he just won't admit it to your face." Your mother winked at you as your eyes widened, a smile growing on your face. "Oh, I should go see him! He must look so cute!" Rushing off, Cosmo followed her as you let out a breath.
"Alright, this is no big deal. You've done this a number of times. Long dresses and heels, you can do this, it's no big deal! Just don't trip!" You assured yourself in the mirror, letting out a breath and nodding. "Oh, this is going to be one of the greatest nights of your life." Turning and grabbing your clutch bag, you exited your room.
"Ben, look at you!" Your mother gasped. "You look so handsome! Aw, and the little pink rose in your pocket." Covering her mouth as if she were going to cry, your mother shook her hands. "This is so perfect. I'm so excited for the two of you."
"I'm not." Your father shook his head, only for your mother to pinch his arm. "Hey!"
"Thank you, ma'am." Ben bowed his head. "I just want my moon-" Cutting himself off, he instantly corrected himself, "Y/n to enjoy the night."
"My moonlight...oh, how precious, I will never get over that." Shaking her head, she felt a few involuntary tears slip. "Y/n should be coming down in any second." She nodded.
Feeling his cheeks burn at the slip up, Ben's heart began to race as he heard your heels hitting the staircase, only to look up. The sight of you made an audible gasp leave his lips as the corsages box nearly slipped from his grip. Holding your dress and looking down, making sure you wouldn't fall, your mother nearly shoved Ben to the edge of the staircase.
Coming to a stop at the last step of the stairs, you looked at Ben and smiled. "Hi." You simply greeted.
Gulping, Ben blinked. "He-hey...uh, hello. Hi." He nervously spoke as you chuckled. "I, uh, got you this..." Lifting up the box, he fiddled with it before getting the small set up out, gently getting a hold of your hand and putting the corsage on. "Here."
Grinning the entire time as he frantically put it on, hands shaking, you instantly pulled him into a kiss, your mother's mouth falling open as she had been taking photos while your father turned away, a small grunt leaving his mouth. "Thank you, sunshine." Pressing a kiss to his cheek, you rubbed away the lipstick stain with your thumb.
"Uh...yeah, yeah no...no problem." He stuttered as you went to grab his hand.
"Bye mom, bye dad." You waved, pulling Ben with you as he followed, almost as if he had hearts floating above his head with how much love he was feeling.
"Bye, sweetie! Enjoy! Take a lot of photos!" Your mother called out.
"Don't do anything funny to my daughter! I have my eyes on you!" Your father called out, but you were quick to shut the door in time.
"I'm so excited." You spoke, walking alongside him to his car. You insisted he not rent a limo, even though it would've been nice to go with the gang. But, you wanted to go with just him and they respected that. After all, they'd be meeting you up there, anyways.
"Yeah...me too..." He spoke with a mesmerized look, gazing down at you as he came to a stop at his car.
Smiling up at him, you pulled him into a kiss, holding onto his tie as his arms dangled there. He had never seen anything as beautiful as you were at the moment. Of course, you were always jaw dropping, but now looking like the absolute goddess you were in his eyes, he couldn't help but be in a daze.
"Come on, lets go." Helping him open the passenger door, you got inside as Ben helped you with your dress before shutting the door. Nearly stumbling over his own feet as he went to the driver's side, he was quick to leave your driveway and head to the school.
"Who said you can't have two dates." Rey winked, wrapping her arms over Finn and Poe's shoulders.
"Two dates, huh..." Phasma raised a brow. "All I know is Dameron better save me a dance." She pointed a finger. "The least you could do for bugging me to get enough shots of you in the yearbook."
"Hey, better me than Hux." Poe shrugged.
"Very true." Phasma nodded, only to gasp. "It's them!" She pointed, watching you and Ben walk hand in hand, you laughing at something as he smiled at you. "Fuck it, my phone camera will work." Lifting it up and taking a photo, the other three eyed you and Ben.
"So, is y/n and Ben the-"
"Shh!" Phasma hushed Poe. "You'll see."
"Hey, guys." You greeted, coming to a stop as they all stared at you. "What?"
"Nothing!" The four chimed before turning around and walking up the steps. Looking up at Ben, he shrugged, the two of you following.
The first thing you did was take photos, as a group and just with Ben. Although it took up a good amount of time, you didn't seem to mind. The fact that there was a photo booth seemed more fun to you. After that, you all went to your table, Phasma joining as you guys ate before deciding to dance.
At first, Ben insisted you go with the gang as he sat behind, not really into dancing, but after a good five songs, you went back to him. "Hey, dance with me." You held his shoulder as you looked over at him, Ben looking up and sighing.
"Y/n, I don't dance that good-"
"That's bull, you beat me in DDR!" You laughed, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "Come on, prom only happens once." Giving him a pleading look, Ben sighed and stood up.
"Fine..." Grabbing your hand, the two of you went to the dance floor. As awkward as it was at first, Ben grew into it and had fun as Poe and Finn had encouraged him. Then, the slow songs came on.
Wrapping your arms around his shoulders as he held your waist, you swayed to the music as you eyed the crowed around you. Poe decided this would be the dance he'd give Phasma before she'd start bugging him as Rey danced with Finn. Smiling to yourself, you lowered your arms and rested the side of your head against Ben's chest. Although not a word was being said, you enjoyed the sound of nothing but the music filling your ears as Ben's heart throbbed against his chest. It was calming.
"Alright! It's time to announce this year's prom king and queen." One of the teachers spoke, you lifting your head and looking over as everyone cleared the dance floor. "Phasma, please come up to announce."
Watching her, you wrapped an arm around Ben's waist, leaning your head against him as he held you close. "Okay...your prom king and queen are..." Holding onto the envelope and pulling out the card, your grip and Ben's suit tightened. You had only hoped Phasma didn't actually go through with her plan. Of course you hadn't forgotten. "Y/n Kenobi and Ben Solo!"
Covering your face as you shook your head, the crowd cheered as Rey yelled above them alongside Finn and Poe. "Was this her idea again?" Ben asked, you nodding. "Of course. Well, come on, my queen." Folding his arm for you to hold, you grabbed on and walked with him.
"I can't believe you actually did this." You whispered to Phasma as she placed the crowns along with sashes.
"I actually didn't." She winked as your eyes widened. "They, the student body, picked. So, hah." Standing up straight, she moved to the mic. "How about a dance for our king and queen?"
Hearing the crowd cheer, Ben grabbed your hand and pulled you with him. "Please tell me why people would vote me?" He asked as the two of you moved to the center of the dance floor.
"It's because you're not Hux." You winked, Getting a hold of his hand and shoulder as he held your waist with his free one.
"That sounds reasonable." Kissing your forehead, the two of you danced, crowd soon filling around you as you spent the rest of the event at the center.
. . .
Digging your fingers into Ben's hair as his forearms rested beside your head, your leg wrapped around his as he nearly lied against you, your lips moving feverishly against his. "Now, I bet you didn't think we'd be able to do it here." Ben spoke against your lips, you smacking the back of his head.
"Shh, I'm starting to believe traditional just isn't our thing," Pressing kisses against his lips as your arms wrapped around his neck, Ben's hand moved to your cheek. "Plus, your sneaky behind would keep a pillow in here." Pointing at the one behind your head, Ben smirked.
"Well, I have to be prepared. Wasn't like we rented a hotel room and you can get pretty horny-"
"I do not!" You exclaimed, smacking his chest before pointing. "You do, Solo. The second after we finished our dance, you just had to rush us out of there. Tell me, what turned you on? Was it me in a crown? Was it the fact that we were dancing really close?"
"No. The simple sight of you did." Ben winked, leaning down to press kisses against your neck.
"Okay, okay, come on." Patting his back so he would sit up, you handed him his underwear as he handed you yours. Sliding yours back on, you reached over to the front seats and grabbed your bra, clipping it back on before sitting beside him. "This was a lovely night." You said, crossing one leg, resting it on his as Ben moved an arm over your shoulders. "Aside from the fact that we almost got caught in the student parking lot and had to come out here."
"Luckily Cafe Naboo is closed and the lake side parking is empty." He grinned as you rolled your eyes.
"How romantic. You've wanted to do this for a while, haven't you?" You asked, crossing your arms.
"Maybe..."
Shaking your head with a small laugh, you got a hold of his chin and kissed him. Reaching over to grab your crowns, you put yours on before placing Ben's on his head. "To think we graduate in like a month..." You breathed.
"Still bummed out I came the last year." Ben mumbled.
"Hey, at least you came. Look at us, we're together." You smiled at him, moving to sit on him as you kissed the tip of his jaw. "And we're gonna go to the same college...except be in different dorms, but that's okay, we won't be all that far off from one another!"
Nodding his head, Ben wrapped an arm around your waist as his free hand fiddled with your bra strap. "Yeah...that's true. I just, I wanna enjoy this summer. There won't be school and I wanna do a lot with you."
"Like what?" You questioned with a grin.
"Well, aside from sex-" Smacking his chest, Ben only laughed. "I wanna take you the movies, the park, the water park again. Museums, the beach, we've never done the beach." He pointed out as you nodded. "I don't know, everything."
"Well, as long as I'm with you, I'm okay." You nodded, kissing his cheek before wrapping your arms around him, leaning your chin on one of them.
Smiling to himself, he wrapped both arms around you, taking you in. "You know, if you ever left me, it'll be very heart breaking. I mean, I'm clearly way too attached to you and I don't know if you have noticed or not but I really love you."
Leaning back and giving him a look, you shook your head. "Ben, I love you. I'm not leaving you. Ever. I mean, you're needy and all but so am I so where's the worry in that? I love you, okay?" You nodded, holding his cheeks. "God, I really do love you a lot, it's sickening." Shaking your head as Ben sniggered, you pulled him into a kiss.
. . .
"This is it." Poe nodded. "We are finally done with this hell hole! No more uniforms!" Throwing his hands in the air, you shook your head, standing beside him.
"You know, you and I have come a long way with our friendship. I've known you too long, I think it's time we end our friendship." You shrugged as Poe nodded his head.
Laying a hand on your shoulder, he smiled. "You're nothing without me, y/n."
Gasping, you laughed. "Okay, buddy! I think you're nothing without me." You pointed a finger but Poe grabbed it and pulled you into a hug.
"How does it feel to have your little sister graduate with you." Rey smirked up to Ben as he rolled his eyes.
"I rather graduate with Kylo than you but sadly he's far more older and too busy being a man." Ben said, shoving Rey away.
"We know you prefer me over Kylo, it's okay, you don't have to admit it." She shrugged, patting his arm as the two of them walked up to you and Poe.
"Correction, I prefer y/n." He grinned, walking away from Rey and over to you.
"O-okay Poe, you're suffocating me." You gasped as he held tightly into you.
"I don't wanna let go, you'll be gone for too long!" He whined as your eyebrows narrowed.
"Gone? We just graduated, college doesn't start until a few months?" You said, Poe only letting go of you and backing up. "Poe...what do you mean?"
"Uh...nothing! Nothing at all." He smiled, give you two thumbs up.
"Hello," Ben greeted, wrapping his arms over your shoulder and kissing your cheek.
"Ben, why is Poe saying I'm gonna be gone for too long?" You asked, Ben snapping his head to Poe as he glared.
"I...don't know?" Ben lied.
Pushing him back, you narrowed your eyes. "Benjamin..."
"Oh, Ben's taking you to Paris." Rey shrugged, seeing Finn walk over as she waved.
"PARIS?!" You shouted, Ben instantly covering your mouth.
"Gosh, Rey, spoil the surprise!" He called over his shoulder as you stared at him with wide eyes.
Lowering his hands, you whispered, "Paris?"
"Yeah, it was supposed to be a damn surprise but I guess not. You know how your parents had bought an apartment over there?" He asked as you nodded. "Well, they wanted to check on it and I suggested we go since you've been wanting to go to Paris since forever..."
Squealing, you grabbed his hands, "We're going to Paris?!"
"It took a lot of convincing on your father's end but your mother-"
"Ben, we're going to Paris! You and I! Ahh!" Clapping, you instantly covered your mouth. "For how long?"
"The whole damn summer, he's stealing you from us!" Rey pointed.
"Yeah, now he's left me with these two!" Poe pointed.
"Woah, hey, nothing wrong with us." Finn glared.
"Of course not!" Poe lied, giving you a pleasing look.
"Oh, Ben! Paris!" You shrieked.
"I saved up since January, all we have to worry about is getting around. Luckily, your parents helped me plan it."
"Is this their graduation gift to me?" You questioned.
"Sort of...more of my gift to you but since I didn't really pay for a place to stay since they own a place, it's more their gift." He shrugged as you smiled.
"Oh, that's okay, I'm just excited to go with you." Kissing his cheek, you wrapped your arms around him. "It's gonna be so fun!"
"As long as you bring her back before college starts." Finn pointed. "It's enough Poe and I will be going to a different college than you three.
"No one told you to apply elsewhere." Ben said.
"Y/n, honey!" Hearing your mother's voice, you looked over, seeing her wave. "Bring Ben with you!"
"Ah, that's our cue. I'll see you guys later at my place!" You waved as you grabbed Ben's hand.
"Look at us, graduated and still together." Ben teased, you nudging him.
"Hey, mom." You greeted, walking up to her.
"A special someone is here and he wants to see you." She smiled, guiding you and Ben along.
"A special someone?" You asked.
"You don't have like, a long lost older sister or something? That'll like, try and steal me away." Rolling your eyes at Ben, he shrugged.
"No, only the obnoxious twins. Unlike you, I don't hide family members." You pointed a finger.
"I didn't hide Kylo! Not my fault he was the family disappointment!" Ben shot back as you snickered.
"There you are!" Your father threw his hands up. "It's about time!"
"Dad, the ceremony just ended." You shook your head.
"I know!" He exclaimed, the twins standing to a side as they were speaking to someone. "Come on, the old man wants to see you and Ben."
"The old man?" Ben questioned, you pulling him with you.
Knowing exactly who, you smiled. "Yeah, the old man." Walking over, your brothers moved to a side. "Or, as your uncle likes to say, old man Ben."
"Old man Ben?" Ben questioned, only for his eyes to widened.
"Y/n!" Seeing the old man, Ben's eyes grew bigger, you unintentionally pulling him with you.
"Gramps!" Pulling the man into a hug, Ben blinked.
"Old man Ben?" He repeated again.
"Hey, gramps, this is Luke's nephew. You know, the son of Han and Leia?" You said, presenting Ben.
"Hmm...oh, yeah! The one they named after me, huh?"
"You're...the old man Ben?" Ben asked.
"Well, it's actually Obi-Wan, but the nickname stuck." He nodded as Ben stared in awe. "You must be the one y/n always gushes about? You know, she talks a whole lot more about you than herself. And that's a surprise, before you stepped into the picture, it was always about her. Dare I mention her brothers."
Rolling your eyes, you shook your head, Ben shaking Obi's hand before letting go. "Hey, you asked me how I was so I told you." You waved a hand before placing it on Ben's chest. "Plus, I've found something more interesting to talk about." You nodded with a smile, a blush creeping on Ben's cheeks.
"It's an...honor to finally meet you." Ben nearly whispered.
"Hey, if her father ever disapproves of your marriage, you can come to me instead and ask for her hand. I'll gladly say yes." Obi teased as you shook your head, resting it against Ben.
"W-will do!"
"Ben!" You laughed.
"Oh, we've gotta set the house up for the party! Come on, let's go." Your mother waved, the twins and your father walking ahead as she grabbed your grandfathers arm.
"Well, it is our last day on these school grounds ever." Ben said.
"Finally." You sighed in relief.
"Hey, be thankful. A lot of wonderful things happened between us, here." Ben pointed a finger as you shook your head.
"I'm just glad that it's over." Turning your head away from the school as you were just about to walk away, someone called out to you.
"Oh, no. We were doing so well!" Ben whined, seeing Hux rush over.
"Hush, maybe he's finally come to his senses." You patted Ben's stomach.
"Before you two go, I want to apologize." Hux spoke, Ben's hold on your hand tightening. "For everything. For cheating on you, for being a...jerk and not the greatest boyfriend. For never attending-"
"Seriously?" Ben glared as you took in a deep breath.
Letting out a small groan, Hux looked at Ben. "I'm sorry for-"
"Being a jealous asshole and sending men to beat me up into a damn coma?" Ben seethed, you only moving your free hand to his arm and squeezing it.
"Yes." Hux breathed. "I apologize for everything I have done to either of you."
"It's about damn time." Ben shook his head, wanting to walk away but you stopped him. "Y/n?"
"It took you long enough." You spoke. "I appreciate it."
"Thank you." Hux bowed his head. "May I..." Taking a step forward, Ben only stood in front of you.
"No way, no cheek kisses or hugs, you've done enough." Ben pointed.
"Ben..." You sighed. "Thank you, Hux."
"Yeah, thank you, now goodbye." Pulling you with him, you shoved Ben, looking over at Hux for a moment and seeing him stick his hands in the pockets of his slacks, his gown already off but cap still on.
"You really hate him, don't you?" You asked Ben.
"No...what makes you say that?" Ben shook his head.
"Hey." Stopping in your tracks, you lied a hand on his cheek. "I love you and only you. It's you. It'll always be you. Okay?"
"I know." Smiling down at you, Ben nodded, leaning down to kiss you after he said, "I love you, moonlight."