#bex x reader

They're great dancers and will dance with you

Our resident dancing kings and queens. They either know a few different dance styles or are very good at a specific one, either way they're more than happy to spin you around or be lead around the dancefloor. They're all highly in demand at parties and get togethers but they'll save a song or five for you ;)

KARLACH, Wyll, ASTARION, Zevlor, Alfira, Volo, ISOBEL

They're surprisingly good dancers and will dance with you

The black horses out of the crew. You wouldn't expect them to sweep you off your feet like they do, but it's certainly fun going along with it. They don't dance often, and might only dance if you give them puppy dog eyes, but it's certainly a sight to see.

Halsin, Shadowheart, GALE, ROLAN, Dammon, Lia, Bex, Aylin

They get stage fright/have a reputation but will dance with you in private

The shy ones, or they'd just prefer to keep up their reputation. You'll never have any luck if you ask in public, but they'd happily waltz you around the living room while pretending there's music. It's all a very intimate and private affair. Just how they'd like things.

RAPHAEL, Haarlep, GERALDUS, Dannis, RUGAN

They can dance but simply choose not to

It's nothing against you, really. They simply just don't dance. They'll happily cheer on or roast others they see dancing a jig but you wouldn't catch them doing it. It doesn't matter how much you ask, pester, or beg, it's simply going to have to stay a dream.

Jaheira, MINTHARA, The Emperor, Lakrissa

Someone is coming away with a bruise or two if they attempt to dance

If you try and dance with this lot it'll be limbs flying and feet getting trod on. For your own safety, please don't even ask them. If they happen to ask you, run.

Pairing: Bex x reader

Word count: 1,038

Masterlist

Bex loved finding things. Jammer learned this very early on and did his best to teach the trooper what things were safe to keep and what he had to put back. This led to a routine on each new planet the 357th visited. Bex, with any other troopers he convinced to join him, would go out exploring and bring back little items of interest to show Jammer.

Sometimes it was something simple, like a shiny rock or a particularly interesting leaf. But other times, Bex would try to talk his commander into letting him bring back some of the wildlife, no matter how dangerous. He lost every time, but it never discouraged him. Few people understood his interest in the little things around him, but he supposed he was just waiting to meet someone who did.

That someone turned out to be you. On a simple Mid Rim planet in a central market, you ran a fairly successful souvenir shop. Most of your customers were tourists or children with extra credits who wanted to surprise their parents with something they couldn’t find in their backyard. The first customer who really stood out to you was a clone trooper with messy blond hair and a smile that looked like trouble.

Bex had a bit of time on his hands and asked one of the locals where he could find something to keep as a reminder of the planet that his commander wouldn’t make him leave behind. He was immediately directed to your shop, which was from first sight his new favorite place in the galaxy.

There were shelves full of mugs, toys, paintings. You had a small selection of books, including a guide book about the planet and the sights it offered. You also had a rack of clothing at the back, but it didn’t interest Bex as much as the windchimes or the figurines. His favorite thing though, was a selection of polished stones. Some were low value gems commonly found in the mountains an hour from the city limits, while others were smoothed river rocks or lightweight pumice from a long dormant volcano. They enamoured Bex, who took his time looking over each one.

“If you like those, I have a few special ones in the back room. They’re my favorites, so I don’t sell them if I can avoid it, but you look like someone who’d appreciate them properly.”

His eyes lit up at the thought. With an excited nod, he moved to wait by your counter while you disappeared to the back. You returned a moment later with a handful of more unique rocks. After carefully studying them, Bex picked up a small chunk of blue crystal that sparkled in the light.

“Good choice. That one’s my favorite. I’ve had it for a few years now, just waiting for the right home.”

“How much for it?”

“Oh, don’t worry. You can have it.”

“Really?”

You smiled sweetly and Bex felt his heart speed up.

“Of course! Consider it a small token of appreciation for everything you and your troops do for the Republic.”

“Thank you…”

“Y/N. You?”

“Bex.”

Your smile brightened at his name and he couldn’t help but smile in return. It wasn’t often that locals were particularly friendly, though few were outright rude. You were a pleasant surprise and Bex wouldn’t mind staying here for a while.

You chatted briefly about the rocks and other little things of interest about the planet and the surrounding mountains. The conversation came to an abrupt end when his comlink went off, prompting him to sigh and roll his eyes.

“That would be my commander. Sorry, I’ve got to go.”

“That’s alright, Bex. Thank you for your service.”

He nodded in acknowledgement and ducked out of the shop, the special crystal secured in a pouch on his belt. For the rest of the day, Bex was happy. His brothers noticed his attitude and the rock he seemed to have no intention of returning to wherever he’d found it. Nash tried to ask him about it, but he offered no details.

For the remainder of the week, Bex would spend his free time rooting around the forest and mountains looking for more rocks and trinkets. He kept a small blade with him to practice whittling, and got pretty good as he went. When Jammer gave the order to be ready to leave by nightfall, Bex slipped away to visit you one more time.

You were just getting ready to close up for the night when he came jogging down the street in his armor with his helmet in one hand and some small object in the other.

“Hey, Bex! What’s going on?”

“I have to go. My brothers and I leave tonight. But I wanted to give you this first. As a thank you for the crystal.”

“You know you don’t need to thank me.”

“Still. Here.”

He held out his hand to reveal a carved wooden bantha. It was a little crude in design, which Bex knew well enough. He was no professional, but the thought he’d clearly put into it made you smile.

“Thank you, Bex… I love it.”

Without thinking about it, you leaned forward to wrap your arms around him. He tensed for just a second, but quickly relaxed and wrapped his free arm around you in return. After a few seconds, you pulled back and looked down to the carving again. It was beautiful, if simple, and you knew you’d treasure it forever.

“I’m sorry I have to leave.”

“I know. At least I have a sentimental reminder though. And if the war brings you here again, you’ll know you have a friend.”

Pairing: Bex x reader

Word count: 1,313

Masterlist

It was a long week, but game night with Bex and his brothers at the end was worth it. Your friend had invited you to join them a few times before and you really needed it this week. When you arrived, you were greeted by Aletaa, who ushered you into the living room through the kitchen, where Bex was shooing Crash and Flash out of his way. The twins loved getting on his nerves in the kitchen, but always stopped when he threatened to withhold the treats he was making.

Madeline, Thrash, and Jammer were already in the living room and Thello appeared shortly after with Boots in his arms. He gave you an excited wave when he saw you and you couldn’t help but smile brightly in return. After Bex, Thello was the one you were closest with, which was no surprise to anyone. Thello was the kindest and most friendly of the brothers and had been so happy to meet you for the first time that you got along immediately.

“Hey, where are the snacks? We can’t start until we have them.”

Madeline called out in a dramatic, tired tone that she knew would bug Bex.

“You can’t rush perfection, Mads.”

He yelled back from the kitchen. You figured he might need help, so you turned back and joined him, grabbing a bowl of popcorn and a tray of brownies.

“Oh, you didn’t have to help, Y/N. I can always get my brothers to.”

“I like helping, Bex. Just let me.”

Once the bowls and plates were settled on the coffee table, you all took your seats around the card table Thrash had set up. You all played a few rounds of Uno, but had to stop when Madeline and Crash nearly started throwing punches over a questionable draw four card. Thrash was the mediator of the conflict, but Flash came to Crash’s defense saying their brother was biased. Jammer had to end the whole argument and pulled out Life instead. With all the fights that came with playing most other games, Life had become a regular choice for the comparative peace of the board game.

“I want the red car!”

“You had the red car last time Crash, it’s my turn with it.”

“No, I had the blue car. Now I want the red car.”

Bex and Jammer sighed as the arguments immediately started. Madeline, the eternal little sister, started grabbing at the cars at random and throwing them to people. One hit Nash in the face, but his cry of alarm was drowned out by Crash and Thello discussing the schedule of the red car.

“Can I have the red car this time?”

Thrash was close enough to hear your quiet request, so he nudged Madeline, who snagged the red car while Crash was yelling something and passed it around to you.

Jammer stood up after a moment and clapped his hands together, bringing quiet in seconds.

“Everyone has a car now, right?”

Crash looked down and realized the purple car was now sitting in front of him. He frowned, looked around, and narrowed his eyes at you when he saw it.

“Not a word, Crash. If everyone has their car, we can get started.”

Everyone nodded and Thello took his turn to start the game. With so many people playing, it took forever to get to each turn. After you reached the marriage space, you leaned back in your seat while Thrash spun for his spaces.

Bex was on your other side and was about to get up for more popcorn when your head dropped onto his shoulder. He glanced over and saw your eyes closed and your breathing evening out. Thrash finished his turn and Madeline spun next. When Flash saw she’d gotten a ten when he’d been cursed with two’s and three’s the entire game, he nearly shouted. Bex immediately shut him down with hissed “Flash!” followed by raising a finger to his lips and looking at you again.

Crash covered his twin’s mouth and nodded in understanding. Madeline finished her turn and the game continued on. While Aletaa was taking her turn, Bex carefully stood up and moved you to the couch. He grabbed the green plaid blanket you loved from the back of the couch and draped it over you. On instinct, you curled into it. When Bex tried to back away though, your hand caught his. He just couldn’t bring himself to pull away, so he sat down on the carpet next to you.

The others didn’t notice his continued absence until it was his turn again.

“Bex, you’re up-”

Jammer looked over and clamped his mouth closed at the sight of his little brother sitting cross legged on the carpet next to the couch with one hand held tightly in yours. Your eyes were still closed and Bex was just quietly watching to be sure you didn’t get woken up. The only sound from either of you was your quiet breathing and the intermittent crunching as Bex ate.

“Bex, do you want us to take both your cars off the board?”

Bex didn’t seem to hear Thello, so Aletaa nodded for him and grabbed the red and the green cars. The game continued on from there. Madeline had to hold herself back from cheering when she won, helped by Thrash’s hand on her shoulder. Bex eventually slipped his hand from yours. He tucked your hand up by your head and patted Boots on the head, who had curled up on the back of the couch above you.

When Life had been packed up and put away, Flash suggested Cards Against Humanity. No one had an argument against it, so they dealt the cards and started. Bex hovered nearby, shushing the group when it got too loud. After nearly another hour, everyone decided to call it a night. Aletaa and Madeline bid the boys goodnight and left. Thello gathered Boots in his arms again and went upstairs following Crash and Flash. Thrash and Nash went downstairs to their rooms and Bex gently shook your shoulder to wake you up.

“Did I fall asleep?”

“A little bit, yeah. We didn’t want to wake you.”

“He didn’t, but we all did our best to be quiet.”

Jammer walked past, nudging Bex on his way to his room. He easily could have kept his mouth shut, but what fun would that be? Bex sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair.

“Yeah, I didn’t. We had to stop some yelling, and Thrash had to keep reminding Madeline not to start any fights, but it was fine.”

“I’m sorry. I really wanted to be here with you guys, I’ve just had such a long week…”

He rested a hand on your shoulder and shook his head.

“Y/N, it’s fine. We all get it. It’s hard for us to stay up sometimes too.”

Bex stood up, helped you to your feet, and looked around.

“Do you want to drive home or crash here for the night?”

You didn’t have work in the morning and you were so tired it probably wasn’t wise to drive.

“I think I’ll just lay back down and sleep here.”

“You can always take my bed and I’ll take the couch.”

You narrowed your eyes at him when he offered.

“No. It’s your bed and this couch is awesome.”

“Alright.” He held up his hands in surrender. “Do you want something more comfortable to sleep in though?”

You looked down at your jeans and flannel.

“If you’ve got something.”

“Shorts and a t-shirt.”

“Deal.”