Title: Good morning
author: Cindy Ryan
pairings: Poe/Rey
spoilers: all
Poe was always amazed the positive affect hot water and steam could have on the human body. Since they weren't to the point of rationing water just yet Poe had allowed himself to linger longer than normal.
His thoughts had drifted back to the night before and the drink with Rey. Finn was right she was amazing. He found himself looking forward to their dinner plans. Humming a tune Poe stepped out of the washroom area and into the hall headed the short distance to the male quarters. Two steps later he ran smack into a human form. Reaching out to steady both of them Poe realized it was Rey holding a towel and wearing a short tan tunic. Her feet were bare and hair slightly tousled. Suddenly Poe was very aware he was wearing only a towel from the waist down. Rey looked him up and down and Poe saw her face blush slightly before her eyes met his. Poe grinned.
"Morning."Poe greeted not letting go of Rey's shoulders quite yet.
"Good morning."Rey replied with a smile.
The hallway was beginning to get crowded with change of shifts. People fanned around them parting like the sea as Poe and Rey remained where they were.
"Sleep well?"Poe asked not wanting to loose the moment.
"Yes, very, you?"Rey asked.
"Like a rock."Poe replied and finally scooted them over to the right side of the small corridor. "Thank you."
"For what?"Rey inquired breaking Poe's grasp by stepping back.
"Dancing with you was enough for my brain to think of something else."Poe explained with a smile. "No bad dreams either."
"Good."Rey responded. "Any bruises?"
Poe looked down at his bare feet and shook his head
"No bruises, no broken bones."Poe reported looking back up.
"You'll have to give me another lesson."Rey commented as she leaned against the rock wall.
"I'd like that."Poe acknowledged.
As corny and school boy as it was Poe found himself lost in Rey's brown eyes. They were the type a man could get lost in and not want to find his way home. Exploring this relationship was going to be fun.
Why had she said that?Rey wondered silently. She knew of Poe's reputation with the ladies. Love them and leave them. Rey had heard of many broken hearts the pilot had left in his wake. If she wasn't careful she'd add herself to the list. Asking for another dance lesson was precisely the way down that path.
However as Rey stood in the hallway talking to Poe it was if all her will power had disappeared. She had heard of how handsome he was, heroic etc etc The drink they'd shared the night before had shown Rey that Poe was more than a pilot. That he had a huge heart was loyal to his friends and the Alliance. The soft side he'd glimpsed to Rey when they danced spoke volumes. Despite all the warnings Rey had heard of Poe she found herself wanting to get to know him better. Wanting to be in his arms again.
Poe reached up and gently tucked a stray brown hair behind Rey's right ear which earned him another smile.
"Next lesson, what's your schedule like?"Poe asked.
"Packed; you?"Rey replied with a shake of her head.
"Same."Poe admitted. "I miss being a Commander that rank had a few more privileges."
"We'll figure something..."Rey began but was interupted.
"Hey Poe they rescheduled the pilot's meeting."A young blond man said from the corridor's enterance, "You've got ten minutes to get to the hanger."
"Thanks, Anderson."Poe said reluctantly.
"With how much trouble you've been in lately I don't think you want to be late."Anderson said with a grin.
"No, I don't."Poe agreed with a grimace.
"Talk later?"Rey asked as she stepped past towards the washroom.
"Can count on it."Poe replied as he walked away. "We have two things to look forward to now."
As Poe scurried to the mens quarters and quickly got dressed he thought the day was definetely looking up. Grabbing his jacket Poe hurried out into the hall and towards the main hanger.
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