Author's Note: Hello anyone and everyone who has decided to click on this story! It means a great deal to me to you who are interested, so thank you! I really do love Reylo because of many reasons, such as how the storyline of Reylo can go either way and how it's so undecided, and also because of my love for the characters themselves. I am captivated by the characters Rey and Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, so I just had to ship them.

From me to you, I hope these little(or big) one shots will do the Reylo ship justice. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Star Wars because if I did, I'd make Reylo canon faster than the Millennium Falcon.

The Senator and the Jedi

The galaxy during the night ever since Rey can remember has always been remarkably beautiful and nearly, if not wholly, ethereal. But she can never understand how something so wonderful can be riddled with such evil and darkness. Of course, Rey had been introduced to this tragic state of the universe when she was found to be a Force-sensitive individual.

She ponders about this situation as she sits with Senator Ben Organa in his office, the fluorescent light of the universe dimly making the room glow. It had been quiet for a while which led Rey to think about her own concerns. She glances at the Senator she was assigned to protect, just to make sure he is doing well in the silence. However, her heart jumps into her throat when she finds that he is staring at her with his dark focused eyes. Rey maintains her calm composure as she asks, "Are you faring well, Senator Organa?"

"Rey, I've asked you not to address me in such formalities when we are alone," he says softly, brushing past the previous question. "I really do prefer Ben."

Rey's lips forms a tight line, as she is uncomfortable with doing what he requests. "May I ask why?"

The Senator signs forlornly, and stands to walk to the wide window that holds a fantastic overview of the whole city. Rey watches as his large hands link together behind his back, and she waits patiently for his answer.

"Rey… I've been Senator for quite a while now," Ben begins. "Although I am not out in the field like you, I do experience terrible things that makes me feel… uneasy. This world we live in, it is beautiful. But Rey, you and I know that it can be a very disturbing and deathly place. To know that you and I are here in this safe building where others are struggling to survive against the dark forces of the universe… it kills me."

Ben turns around to face Rey, who had gotten up in the middle of his stream of words. Rey stands a few feet away from the Senator and she looks up at him with knowing and understanding eyes.

"I need to feel human," Ben confesses. "It is entirely selfish of me, I know that. I am the Senator, for Force's sake. It's always Senator-this, and Senator-that. I know I sound incredibly self-centered. I am doing everything I can in my own power to help those who are suffering. I realize that it takes a toll on me."

Rey can see this man standing in front of her about to break. She sees his life hanging on by a thread and she wants nothing more than to embrace him. But the teachings and training of the Jedi prevents her from holding out his arms to catch him.

Ben sighs, and runs his hands through his hair. "I can't sleep Rey. I can't eat, I can't focus. I can't—."

"Do the things you normally could do," Rey finishes for him. "You can't live your life, and you question if you can't do that, then how could you protect the lives of others?

With wide eyes, Ben stares at Rey in shock. "How do you—."

"Because I know," Rey says, her heart aching dully. "I cannot sleep at night sometimes. I wish I could but each time I close my eyes, I see what I've done and what others have done. I know. You are not alone, Ben."

And in the luminance of the moon, Ben does exactly what Rey had learned not to do.

Ben reaches for Rey, grabbing her waist and tenderly pulling her body close to his broad one. The radiating warmth of his body seeps onto her skin, and she reveled at the mere feeling of it. Her physical and mental tension releases, her heart fluttering rapidly. Never before has she felt this type of relief and she immediately falls in love with this moment of relaxation.

Rey's eyes feel heavy and they begin to droop down when she suddenly remembers where she is at. Without giving it a second thought, Rey shoves Ben away and steps back with her arms held up defensively. The rejection on the Senator's face stays only for a moment before it is wiped clean by a stunned look. Both know very well how forbidden the act that they had committed.

"Rey… I am so sorry. Please accept my apologies," he says, trying to keep the steady tone of his voice.

"It…it was just an embrace… Senator Organa," Rey says hesitantly. She shouldn't have done that; she shouldn't have even allowed it to go on for more than a second. But this empty feeling that had been created so long ago was filled at a single touch of this man.

Ben doesn't say anything and looks down in a shameful manner, making Rey feel a tinge of guilt.

"I think this is good night then," Rey says finally with much sadness.

"Yes… Good night Rey." The Senator turns his back to the Jedi and continues to stare out the window without saying another word.

Rey begins to make her way out his office and arrives the door before stopping abruptly. She feels a sudden tug that makes her think it is Ben trying to stop her. Rotating around slowly, she finds that there is no one, but there is still this relentless tugging towards the Senator. An apprehensive feeling forms in bubbles in her stomach, and Rey notices that it is hard to breathe. Her mind and her thoughts start to swirl in her head, until she can focus on one thing.

Ben.

Trying not to knock anything over, Rey rushes to the tall man. The fast scuffing of her feet makes Ben swish around to find Rey jumping at him to slam her lips onto his.

In the beginning the kiss is very forceful and desperate, as if Rey needs his affection to survive. She can sense Ben's fearfulness as he is scared to kiss back. They know how dangerous this could be for the both of them, but as the kiss prolongs, Ben's fear fades away and he begins to be engulfed by the delicate and bittersweet fragrance of the woman against him and her soft plump lips starting to calm down on his.

Soon the kiss turns into something more gentle yet still very passionate. They break off softly to catch their breaths and Ben leans his forehead on hers, breathing shallowly.

"Rey," Ben whispers, his voice trembling slightly.

"B-Ben… what are we doing?" Rey asks apprehensively as she is lowered onto the nearest couch.

"I don't know…" Ben murmurs. "But Rey, may I tell you something?"

Rey nods her head as the man starts to nuzzle into her hot neck. She shivers when she feels his smooth lips pressing into her jugular.

"I cannot sleep. I can't eat or do my duties, because of my worries for the Galaxy. But it's also because of you."

Rey gasps not only by his unexpected words, but also when Ben nibbles at a sensitive spot on her neck. She can feel his hot anticipating breathe against her burning skin.

"I am… infatuated with you, Rey," Ben admits, his voice soaking with lust. "You are as beautiful as the Galaxy itself. This is forbidden, but—."

"Yes, Ben! This is forbidden!" Rey says quickly and a bit too loudly, causing both of them to be surprised. Ben immediately feels utter shame, and sits back on his knee away from Rey's face.

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell," Rey apologizes, her heart feeling incredibly heavy. She props herself on her elbows to get closer to the man who continues to straddle her legs. "But Ben, we can't… We just can't. You know what will happen to both of us, if they were to find out."

With a sunken look on his face, Ben nods slowly. "I do know. I'm sorry, Rey. I shouldn't have forced myself on you. I feel like a monster…"

Rey's heart jumps up and she gets out from under his legs to fully embrace Ben. She hugs him tightly, her face pressed against the cloaked chest of the Senator. "No Ben. You are not a monster… You are human."

She feels his hand rubbing her back and his lips on her head.

"Rey…" Ben says in such a pained voice.

She looks up at Ben with a small reassuring smile. "Why don't we sleep together tonight?"

Ben's eyes widen and he stutters out, "You mean, you really want to have—?"

"No no, Ben!" Rey chuckles, and she senses the mood lightening up as Ben returns a goofy grin. "Not that."

"Yes, I understand. I think that would be very nice, Rey," the Senator says with a smile, and gets off the couch, helping Rey as well. He grabs her hand, and they both stealthily trek to his chambers. Once there, Ben begins to shed his large cloak, and underneath is a pair of trousers and a long sleeved shirt made of thin material.

"I usually sleep with my chest bare, but I will save you the embarrassment," Ben teases with a chortle. Rey laughs quietly at the Senator's little poke of humour, and she sits on the edge of the bed.

Ben strips the bed of the covers and slides under them. Rey bites her bottom lip, looking at the empty spot next to Ben and starts to over think.

"Ben, I'm nervous…" Rey says shyly, though she knew being bashful over this indecent act was not even the problem. It's just the thought of lying next to the Senator, feeling the heat of his body, smelling his natural husky scent, looking at his strikingly odd yet attractive face—

Her thoughts were interrupted by a pale hand that lightly smoothed over her own.

"If you prefer not to rest with me, you may sleep in your own chambers, Rey. I will not mind," Ben offers politely, but Rey shakes her head, knowing she probably will not sleep tonight especially of what happened tonight.

"I will stay here… Ben."

And Rey kicks off her boots and timidly pokes her feet into the covers. Ben tugs the blankets over her while Rey watches him with curiosity. He then turns on his side while Rey turns her attention to the ceiling. They both lie there next to each other in the awkward silence of the night, until Rey makes up her mind.

If she's going to sleep here, she might as well get comfortable.

So Rey scoots next to Ben to turn on her side, letting her forehead rest on his torso. When he breathes, her head moves with his body and she finds it to be … reassuring.

Reassuring to know there is someone breathing next to her.

To know that someone is with her in the darkness.

To know that she is not alone.

Before she lets her body fully rest, Rey wiggles up in Ben's arm to give him a soft chaste kiss on his lips.

"You're not alone, Ben.

You won't ever be. I promise."