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~*~COMFORT GEMS~*~
We asked members of the Hidden Gems server to recommend their favorite comforting fics, and this is what they said. We hope you find some comfort in them too, during this stressful week
We asked members of the Hidden Gems server to recommend their favorite comforting fics, and this is what they said. We hope you find some comfort in them too, during this stressful week
Acquired Tastes by mrstater (G)
Kylo and Rey sharing meals post-TLJ.
@niennathegrey says "Great character study of Kylo Ben; an adorable take on the headcanon that (one of) Ben’s love language/s to Rey would be food; Short, sweet, and lovely"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/13760922
Kylo and Rey sharing meals post-TLJ.
@niennathegrey says "Great character study of Kylo Ben; an adorable take on the headcanon that (one of) Ben’s love language/s to Rey would be food; Short, sweet, and lovely"https://archiveofourown.org/works/13760922
take my hand, take my whole life too by reyIotrash (T)
Ben Solo thinks the term "professional hand holder" is very dumb. So what if he messaged this Rey person and paid for a session?
@Jenofthemidwest says "It's very soft and a little funny."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25266505
Ben Solo thinks the term "professional hand holder" is very dumb. So what if he messaged this Rey person and paid for a session?
@Jenofthemidwest says "It's very soft and a little funny."https://archiveofourown.org/works/25266505
Carve Your Name by ohemgeeitscoley (T)
Rey is a little sad that 'Rey Johnson' is too long of a name to fit on a pumpkin. Ben thinks 'Rey Solo' would work.
@MahoganyDoodles says "It's SO SOFT. SO, SO SOFT. Han and Leia are also both in on Ben's plan"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27019822
Rey is a little sad that 'Rey Johnson' is too long of a name to fit on a pumpkin. Ben thinks 'Rey Solo' would work.
@MahoganyDoodles says "It's SO SOFT. SO, SO SOFT. Han and Leia are also both in on Ben's plan"https://archiveofourown.org/works/27019822
5 Near Misses and 1 Beginning by whateveriguess (T)
Ben and Rey have secret crushes on each other but are too nervous to make a move, their friends try to help.
@MahoganyDoodles says "The failures are epic and I haven't stopped cackling since"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/21963844
Ben and Rey have secret crushes on each other but are too nervous to make a move, their friends try to help.
@MahoganyDoodles says "The failures are epic and I haven't stopped cackling since"https://archiveofourown.org/works/21963844
Not So Imaginary by bellestar (M)
Ben and Rey have felt the bond since their childhood. When they meet as adults, they realize they know each other.
@spacewafflehou1 says "So lovely; makes you feel wonderful after reading and the pining is sweet."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/23616736
Ben and Rey have felt the bond since their childhood. When they meet as adults, they realize they know each other.
@spacewafflehou1 says "So lovely; makes you feel wonderful after reading and the pining is sweet."https://archiveofourown.org/works/23616736
Detailed Reports by @thisgarbagepic1 (E)
Ben keeps detailed reports rating all the places he and Rey have had sex.
@spacewafflehou1 says "nerd ben at his god damn peak. Ben is hilarious and Rey’s reactions to his shenanigans are precious"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/14079969
Ben keeps detailed reports rating all the places he and Rey have had sex.
@spacewafflehou1 says "nerd ben at his god damn peak. Ben is hilarious and Rey’s reactions to his shenanigans are precious"https://archiveofourown.org/works/14079969
Here we are (me and you) by VeriLee (M)
Rey's night working the New Year's Eve overnight shift at Waffle House gets a little brighter when her favorite customer walks in the door.
@MahoganyDoodles says "I'm a sucker for Waffle House fics"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17181494
Rey's night working the New Year's Eve overnight shift at Waffle House gets a little brighter when her favorite customer walks in the door.
@MahoganyDoodles says "I'm a sucker for Waffle House fics"https://archiveofourown.org/works/17181494
I'm sick of meaning, I just wanna hold you by @van1lla_v1lla1n (E)
Why is Rey's roommate concerned that she doesn't expect her date to get her off?
@flowerofcarrots says "Some of the hottest, most comforting praise kink I have ever read"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/23190165
Why is Rey's roommate concerned that she doesn't expect her date to get her off?
@flowerofcarrots says "Some of the hottest, most comforting praise kink I have ever read"https://archiveofourown.org/works/23190165
I'll Ring You by @spicytofuuuu (T)
"Everything in my life has led me to you."
The one where Ben and Rey exchange their vows.
@spacewafflehou1 says "it’s just so sweet and the way it’s presented is just so unique and definitely worth the read"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24655840
"Everything in my life has led me to you."
The one where Ben and Rey exchange their vows.
@spacewafflehou1 says "it’s just so sweet and the way it’s presented is just so unique and definitely worth the read"https://archiveofourown.org/works/24655840
The Softness of Night by @quamquam20 (T)
A mission takes longer than expected, turning into a night spent under the stars.
@niennathegrey says "great group dynamics with Rey, Ben (newly redeemed!), and the rest of the Resistance gang + cozy Reylo"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26770810
A mission takes longer than expected, turning into a night spent under the stars.
@niennathegrey says "great group dynamics with Rey, Ben (newly redeemed!), and the rest of the Resistance gang + cozy Reylo"https://archiveofourown.org/works/26770810
a chance to taste this by meritmut (G)
Post-canon, Ben cooks for Rey
@niennathegrey says "soft domestic Reylo, feat. food as Ben's love language to Rey AND one of his good memories with Han"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24025606
Post-canon, Ben cooks for Rey
@niennathegrey says "soft domestic Reylo, feat. food as Ben's love language to Rey AND one of his good memories with Han"https://archiveofourown.org/works/24025606
Don’t Sit There! by Hellyjellybean (M)
Rey's boss acts like daylight is a curse. She pushes his favourite chair out onto the lawn. Disaster ensues.
@Lucile_Ies_Ile says "It's the kind of story I read to make myself laugh even when I don't want to"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26515474
Rey's boss acts like daylight is a curse. She pushes his favourite chair out onto the lawn. Disaster ensues.
@Lucile_Ies_Ile says "It's the kind of story I read to make myself laugh even when I don't want to"https://archiveofourown.org/works/26515474
The Night Before by situation_normal (E)
Rey meets a hot dude on the ferry to Shetland. One night wouldn't do any harm, right? How likely is she to meet him again?
@flowerofcarrots says "funny and a little angsty, HEA is beautiful and well-earned"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/17411105/chapters/40983539
Rey meets a hot dude on the ferry to Shetland. One night wouldn't do any harm, right? How likely is she to meet him again?
@flowerofcarrots says "funny and a little angsty, HEA is beautiful and well-earned"https://archiveofourown.org/works/17411105/chapters/40983539
The Next Captain Of The Millennium Falcon by HopeXStarWars (G)
Rey wakes up at night, finds Ben and their daughter in the cockpit of the ship. tw // baby
@reylotrash711 says "This fic touched my heart, it is so soft and beautiful, super fluffy!"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/25291555
Rey wakes up at night, finds Ben and their daughter in the cockpit of the ship. tw // baby
@reylotrash711 says "This fic touched my heart, it is so soft and beautiful, super fluffy!"https://archiveofourown.org/works/25291555
wounds by BensCalligraphySet (T)
At that moment, in the safety of their bond, Rey allows herself to lower her lips to Ben's brow and kiss the scar she gave him.
@reylotrash711 says "Amazing! So soft and tender, a beautiful and comforting fic."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/23947426
At that moment, in the safety of their bond, Rey allows herself to lower her lips to Ben's brow and kiss the scar she gave him.
@reylotrash711 says "Amazing! So soft and tender, a beautiful and comforting fic."https://archiveofourown.org/works/23947426
step into the daylight and let it go by akosmia (T)
"We survived. We can figure the rest out, together. We have a whole lifetime for that".
reylocaltrash says "full of fluff and sweetness! just ben and rey showing how they love each other"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/22351291
"We survived. We can figure the rest out, together. We have a whole lifetime for that".
reylocaltrash says "full of fluff and sweetness! just ben and rey showing how they love each other"https://archiveofourown.org/works/22351291
The Ahch-To Gardener by @MizTooka (G)
After a year away, maybe it's finally time for Rey to face the other half of her dyad.
@murderblimp says "Soft and awkward and adorable, fills me with all the good warm and fuzzies. The comic is recommended too!"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/24766261/chapters/59882227
After a year away, maybe it's finally time for Rey to face the other half of her dyad.
@murderblimp says "Soft and awkward and adorable, fills me with all the good warm and fuzzies. The comic is recommended too!"https://archiveofourown.org/works/24766261/chapters/59882227
The Heat Room by janeitesarah (E)
Rey and Ben have negotiated rules regarding Heat. It's lots of (nonflammable) fun, until Rey decides it's time to up the ante.
@Jenofthemidwest says "I laughed non stop the first time I read this; very sweet."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/16069040/chapters/37520309
Rey and Ben have negotiated rules regarding Heat. It's lots of (nonflammable) fun, until Rey decides it's time to up the ante.
@Jenofthemidwest says "I laughed non stop the first time I read this; very sweet."https://archiveofourown.org/works/16069040/chapters/37520309
shelter of a tree by @flypaper_brain (T)
Leia sends Ben to the local animal shelter with a donation; Rey is the volunteer.
@persimonne666 says "The most heartwarming story! Ben falls in love with Rey the second he sees her and he learns how to cat <3"
https://archiveofourown.org/works/15740394
Leia sends Ben to the local animal shelter with a donation; Rey is the volunteer.
@persimonne666 says "The most heartwarming story! Ben falls in love with Rey the second he sees her and he learns how to cat <3"https://archiveofourown.org/works/15740394
and all this devotion (was rushing out of me) by vulpines (E)
Rey pegs Ben after he has a stressful day
@midwintersprin1 says "Rey and Ben's dynamic is so good, and their communication is clear. They're devoted and in love, and the smut is so hot."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/26565205
Rey pegs Ben after he has a stressful day
@midwintersprin1 says "Rey and Ben's dynamic is so good, and their communication is clear. They're devoted and in love, and the smut is so hot."https://archiveofourown.org/works/26565205
You're All I Ever Wanted (I Think I'll Regret This) by abriana (M)
Rey and Ben breakup and try to move on.
@shewhospeaks2 says "The satisfaction of the lovely HEA is all the more poignant for Rey's longing! Plus, fun winter holiday vibes throughout."
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27112627
Rey and Ben breakup and try to move on.
@shewhospeaks2 says "The satisfaction of the lovely HEA is all the more poignant for Rey's longing! Plus, fun winter holiday vibes throughout."https://archiveofourown.org/works/27112627
Thanks to @spacewafflehou1 for organizing the Comfort Gems event! Thanks to everyone in the server for recommending fics and to everyone who made moodboards
We hope these fics will help bring comfort to anyone who needs it during these stressful times
We hope these fics will help bring comfort to anyone who needs it during these stressful times
