Pairing: Prince!Ben Solo x Reader
Warnings: cursing and ANGST
Summary: Ben Solo has two months to marry before being put in an arranged marriage. In a fit of rage he runs away and stumbles into The Cantina Diner where he meets a beautiful waitress.
A/N: Thank you to @floral-and-fine for helping me with this chapter. Also another short chapter. The chapters should start to get longer after this.
Prologue/Chapter I/Chapter II/Chapter III/Chapter IV/Chapter V
“Your highness? What?” you thought.
“We have been looking everywhere for you Prince Benjamin.” started Hux. “I am glad that you are safe, although I must say this establishment is not becoming for the future king of Naboo.”
“That is enough Hux.” said Ben, his voice growing loud and stern.
Suddenly everything clicked for you.
Ben instantly turned to you, taking both your hands in his.
“Y/N can we talk somewhere private?”
You pulled your hands away from him.
“We have nothing to talk about.” you spat. “You lied to me. I never want to see you again. Besides, you clearly have better things to do.” Walking away you added one more thing. “Don’t worry about the check, royals don’t have to pay.”
You immediately walked into Maz’s office so Ben couldn’t see your tears.
“Hux. You are dismissed.” said Ben, standing up.
“I am sorry Prince Benjamin, but I had direct orders from your parents that once I find you I am not to leave your side. Come. We have a palace to get back to.”
Hux pulled out his phone and dialed a number, telling the person on the other end the address of the Cantina. Less than ten minutes later four guards dressed in red walked into the Cantina.
“Your highness, Mr. Hux. The limo is outside.”
Ben grumbled some sort of thank you and stood up. Before leaving he turned towards the workers of the Cantina, well those who weren’t crying their eyes out in Maz’s office.
“Thank you all for your hospitality.” he said giving a short bow and exiting the diner.
The two men sat down in the limo and Ben could feel his heart sink. It hadn’t even been an hour and he was missing you. Nobody had treated him like you had, in your eyes he was just a normal person, not a prince and future king. Just Ben. That’s all he had ever wanted.
Ben sighed heavily and stared out the window.
Hux looked to his right at the somber man sitting next to him. To say Hux wasn’t expecting this type of reaction was an understatement. This type of response was extremely out of character for the young prince. Hux was expecting to fight and argue with Prince Benjamin the entire ride back to the palace. Instead he was met with soft sighs and an unbelievably quiet man.
“Your parents will be glad to see you.” said Hux, breaking the silence.
“Will you just shut the fuck up for once?” exploded Ben, turning violently towards Hux. “You consistently ruin my life. I was in love and you took it from me!”
“I am sorry your highness, I was just addressing you with proper form.” said Hux, a small smirk coming to his face.
“You know you couldn’t stay here forever.”
“I know that Hux. I was dealing with it until you showed up. I told her I had to leave. I know what’s best for the kingdom.” replied Ben, turning back towards the window and staying silent for the rest of the ride.
You were sitting in Maz’s chair sniffling to yourself when a knock at the door interrupted you.
“He’s gone.” came Rey’s voice.
“Good.” you responded, standing up and opening the door.
As much as you wanted to appear strong and totally unharmed, your friends and employer were met with tear stained cheeks and a running nose.
“Oh Y/N.” said Rey, pulling you into a hug. “I’m so sorry.” she said, stroking your hair.
“I can’t believe Leia let him have my old job.” said Maz, causing everyone to look at her.
“Oh don’t tell me you’re a secret royal too.” said Finn, changing the sign on the door to closed.
“No. I was the consort to Queen Leia when I was younger. I knew of Ben’s origins.”
“He wanted to feel normal Y/N. You gave him that. He is thankful and I know that he did what was best for the kingdom. Do not be angry at Ben for something that Hux screwed up.”
“He stilled lied to me Maz. I cannot forgive him for that.”
Eventually the limo came to a stop. With one final heavy sigh Ben exited the limo only to be greeted by his smiling parents. Walking over to his mother he expected a hug or some sort of “we were so worried”. Instead he was greeted with a smack to the head.
“Stupid.” said his mother. “Glad you’re back though.”
Ben only grunted. Ignoring his father he kept walking.
“You’re uncle is here.” said his father, causing Ben to stop in his tracks.
When Ben started walking again he had a sense of determination.
Eventually Ben ended up at the door of the guest bedroom that was reserved for when his uncle visited the palace.
Knocking softly on the door Ben waited until the door opened. In front of him stood the man he had confided in for years.
Luke smiled at the sight of his nephew.
“Come Ben. Tell me about your travels.”
Slumping down in one of the chairs in Luke’s room Ben put his head in his hands.
“Why can’t I be just a normal guy?”
“Ben you know you can’t. You have responsibilities.”
“Everyone keeps saying that. You had responsibilities but here you are.”
“It was different with me. I’m still benefiting the image of the royal family by teaching those orphans. Besides, I was the younger sibling so I wasn’t even going to be king.”
“You and my mom are twins!”
“She’s older by five minutes.” said Luke, smiling and sitting in a chair in front of Ben. “I know you’ve always had these thoughts Ben, but something about this trip has made them stronger. Am I correct?”
“She’s the most perfect girl in the world and I lied to her.”
Luke sighed heavily, knowing the pain his nephew was in.
“You made the right choice Ben.”
“Hux still fucked it up for me.”
“Of course he did. I was never a fan of the ginger dick.”
Ben snorted. If there was one person in the world who truly understood him it was Luke.
After catching Luke up to everything that happened with Ben and you there was silence.
“So you truly care about this girl?”
“She’s wonderful. She deserves someone better than me.” said Ben, looking at his feet.
“Then be the prince she deserves.”
Ben looked up at his uncle, brows furrowed.
“Come help me at the orphanage. It’ll improve your image, get your mind off of Y/N and make you feel more secure in the fact that you are a good person.”
Ben thought for a moment. Maybe this would help.
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