Hux and Kylo are the heirs of long-warring interplanetary empires (or countries, if you want to go historical!AU). Hux and Kylo's marriage is arranged as part of a much-needed peace treaty between their empires. Rey is Kylo's personal assistant, and Finn is Hux's.
As part of the ceasefire, Hux and Kylo are brought to live together in the royal court on a planet that has long been a neutral party to the conflict. Unfortunately for everyone, it turns out they absolutely loathe each other. Hux thinks Kylo has so self-control or decorum; Kylo thinks Hux is dull and close-minded. He also can't stand the idea of marrying someone with no spiritual appreciation of the Force. They try hard to maintain close contact for the sake of the peace treaty, but it's not looking good.
Meanwhile Rey and Finn, the only two who accompanied them from their respective planets, have fallen secretly and completely in love. For the sake of peace - and their own future together - they decide during their pillow-talk that they'll make their employers see the good in each other if it's the last thing they do.
Cue Finn casually telling Hux about Kylo's strict exercise regime and military prowess, and Rey gushing to Kylo about Hux's dry wit, and them scheduling them to walk into each other when they're both a bit more relaxed them usual, and arranging for them to get stuck in isolated locations with no transport...
Rey/Finn + Hux/Kylo, arranged marriage AU, matchmaking PAs
As part of the ceasefire, Hux and Kylo are brought to live together in the royal court on a planet that has long been a neutral party to the conflict. Unfortunately for everyone, it turns out they absolutely loathe each other. Hux thinks Kylo has so self-control or decorum; Kylo thinks Hux is dull and close-minded. He also can't stand the idea of marrying someone with no spiritual appreciation of the Force. They try hard to maintain close contact for the sake of the peace treaty, but it's not looking good.
Meanwhile Rey and Finn, the only two who accompanied them from their respective planets, have fallen secretly and completely in love. For the sake of peace - and their own future together - they decide during their pillow-talk that they'll make their employers see the good in each other if it's the last thing they do.
Cue Finn casually telling Hux about Kylo's strict exercise regime and military prowess, and Rey gushing to Kylo about Hux's dry wit, and them scheduling them to walk into each other when they're both a bit more relaxed them usual, and arranging for them to get stuck in isolated locations with no transport...