stardust

Rey Skywalker x Fem!Reader Drabble/Fic

Summary: Rey noticed something is off about you. She’s determined to get figure out what and make you feel better.

Warnings: Mentions of depression?? Homesick reader. Lots of fluff

Word Count: 1.7K

Each morning with Rey was always a good one. Your routine with her is always the same. Waking up around 5:30 am to the sound of your alarm. Then, embracing Rey in your arms as she slept, most likely tired from her training session the day before. After holding her in your arms for a while you’d get up and begin making breakfast for the two of you before getting ready for your day.

This morning was a bit different. You woke up to the sound of rustling in the kitchen. You checked the time to see it was way earlier than either one of you should be awake. You turned to wake Rey only to find her side of the bed empty. Her spot was still warm. You ran your hand over the warmth, not quite wanting to get out of bed but your curiosity got the best of you, making you roll out of bed and pad your way to the kitchen to investigate.

As you entered, you encountered your girlfriend packing different types of items into a backpack. Confusion arose within you. Rey noticed you standing in the hallway and exclaimed.

“Good morning, love! Did I wake you?” she asked in a tender voice. She walked towards you and held your hands in hers, your hands still warm, hers growing cold.

“Don’t worry about it, honey. What are you doing up so early?” you asked, slurring your words a bit, tiredness evident in your voice. Your eyes squinting a bit, adjusting to the bright lights in the kitchen.

“Oh! I was packing for a little hike I planned for us today!” Rey said excitedly. She swung your hands and beamed brightly.

“A hike? Baby, we have meetings to go to today,” you said gently, not wanting to bring down her mood. It was true though, the First Order had only grown stronger in the past weeks and Rey had been training nonstop, preparing for what is to come. You worked with information systems, you tracked the First Order’s every move and got information from informants that were brave enough. All that workload was hard to handle but you would do anything to restore peace to the galaxy. And as much as you would love to spend some time with the woman you love, you truly never had the time to do so.

Now she’s standing in front of you saying she has a hike planned. Your heart could explode with the love and adoration you had for Rey. She always did everything in her power to make sure you were happy, even when you assured her that she didn’t need to go out of her way to do so. But she always wanted to.

“No no no, baby don’t worry about all that today. I told General Organa we would be late today, she knows how hard we’ve been working so she gave us some time off,” she said. She has a soft smile etched on her lips. You can’t resist smashing your lips into hers. She giggles quietly against you and brings you closer, one hand on your waist, the other resting on your cheek. Your hands rest on her neck, playing with the few loose strands that fell out of her loose bun.

The kiss doesn’t last long but it feels like an eternity. The passion and love shared between you was enough to make it last a lifetime. You pulled away, your fingers still tangled up in her hair. You rested your forehead against hers, your eyes still closed, savoring the moment. When you were in Rey’s embrace, it felt like time was on hold. Nothing else mattered besides you and her. In her presence, you felt peace. Despite the hardships that were going on in the galaxy, you felt safest when you were with her.

After a few moments, Rey broke the silence. “So, are you ready for that hike?” she asked beaming at you. You couldn’t help break out in a huge grin. You nodded and turned towards the bedroom to get changed and then to the refresher to wash your face and brush your teeth.

When you stepped out, Rey was ready, the backpack strapped on her, and holding a coat out for you. Sh helped slip it on you and you both headed out towards the hiking trail that everyone used when they weren’t working. The sky was still dark, hues or purple emerging from the horizon ahead. The air was crisp and cold, causing Rey’s nose to turn a light pink after a while. You talked the whole way up, sharing stories and reminiscing the past. Rey always loved hearing about your home planet and cultural events that were held there. You promised to take her there when all of this was over. You couldn’t wait to share that big part of who you are with her.

Rey didn’t know much about her family so it was difficult for her to share much with you but you understood nonetheless. When you spoke about your family and home planet, Rey always had wide eyes and absorbed all the information you fed her. She was enthralled with you and your culture. It broke your heart knowing she never got to experience what you did, which is why you promised to take her to your planet to have her experience all the joy you did growing up.

You were nearing the top of the mountain and the sky was beginning to look lighter. You smiled to yourself, you loved watching the sunrise. Back on your home planet, you had a huge window in your room that overlooked the city below you. You often would wake up early just to watch the sun paint the sky in beautiful colors. It was your favorite thing in the whole galaxy.

You finally reach the top of the trail and your breath is almost taken away for a moment. You never realized how beautiful the planet was until that very moment. Overlooking the top is a beautiful forest. The sky above you was painting in hues of pink, yellow, and blue. Tall, green trees tickle the surface of the sky. Birds fly across the sky, chirping as a wake-up call. You could even spot the base where pilots were finally up and doing some routine maintenance on their x-wings. The air begins to warm up, no longer as crisp as it was before. You felt as if you were on top of the world.

You turned to look at Rey, but she was already looking back at you. Her eyes full adoration, a small smile evident on her face. She had been watching you the whole time, taking in your reaction at the beautiful scene before you. She planned this trip a week ago after finally getting clearance from General Organa. She always listened to you when you talked about life back on your home planet and she saw how much you missed watching the sunrise from your childhood home. The way your eyes lit up when you described the sunrises. Even the way your eyes turned glassy thinking of the memory.

She had noticed you had been homesick for a few days. You didn’t eat as much as you used to. You began taking too much work that you can handle. The stress kept building up. Rey couldn’t bare to see you overwork yourself like that. So she took matters into her own hands and planned this little hiking trip during the sunrise to cheer you. She wanted to see the light come back into your eyes.

She finally saw that light in your eyes again when you reached the top of the trail. She couldn’t help but admire the way you took the scene in. Your eyes were wide, mouth slightly agape. Your eyes roamed over the horizon, a soft smile etched on your face. She watched you admire the view. She knew this is exactly what you needed. It was a small taste of home away from home.

She broke the silence. “What do you think?” she asked tenderly. Although she knew this experience would be a positive one for you, she was still worried about your response. Her eyebrows were furrowed and her bottom lip was crushed between her teeth. She gently took your hand in hers.

Almost instantly your eyes swelled with hot tears. You tried to hold it in but the tears came spilling out of your eyes like a waterfall. You pulled Rey into a tight embrace, not wanting her to see you in that state, even though you were way beyond happy. Once you were in her arms, you let out a breath you didn’t know you were holding in. You felt all your worries within you just disintegrate as she held you in her arms. All the emotions you had held inside you just left in a fleeting motion. All that mattered was you and her on top of that mountain, overlooking the beautiful scenery of D’Qar.

No amount of words could describe the immense love you had for the woman in your arms. The fact that she did this just for you made your heart beat a thousand beats per minute. She had noticed your distant behavior and did everything she could give you a moment of relief. You pulled away from Rey, your eyes now glassy and red, nose a bit snotty. You sniffed and looked at the woman before you. Her own eyes had also become glassy, but she held in her tears for your sake. She used her thumbs to wipe away the tears that fell from your eyes.

You exhaled a breath and lifted one hand to meet hers that was resting on your cheek. You leaned into her hand and closed your eyes, taking in the moment, savoring it for as long as you could. You wished you could stay like that for an eternity. Just the two of you, savoring the fresh air and beautiful scenery. All you wanted was to live a domestic life with Rey once there was peace in the galaxy. With this moment, you could already see that this is what your future with her would look like. She brought hope for both of you.