It was always the reception that made weddings tolerable to Rey. There was cake, free food, alcohol and dancing.

Following Jacen and Danielle, all of the guests exited the ceremony and moved into the room next door for the reception. Slowly, Ben and Rey made their way to their assigned table. Decorative place cards showed them where their seats were. Ben sat next to Rey and Leia, while Rey sat between Ben and one of the flower girls, whose name she learned was Amy. Amy was Annie's twin and they were the daughters of Jaina, Jacen's twin and Luke's daughter. Luke, his wife Mara Jade, Han, Leia, Jaina, her husband Phil, and their children Annie and Amy, all sat at the same table as Rey and Ben.

After a large amount of shuffling and chatter, everyone was finally seated. The round tables were arranged in an open half-circle, with the bride and groom sitting at the opening of the semicircle.

Danielle's father thanked all of the guests for attending, and then the meals were served. As the guests ate, various members of the family went up to toast the newlyweds.

Rey only half paid attention, instead focusing on eating and drinking.

"So, Rey." Leia turned to her halfway through the main course. "How did you and Ben meet?"

"As I recall, the two of you would argue constantly in my class." His sister's question caught Luke's attention.

"As they say, opposites attract!" Rey smiled, entwining her hand in his. "Ben, babe, why don't you tell them?"

He almost choked on the water he was drinking. "But Rey, you're a much better storyteller than I am."

"Weren't you the one on the plane who said that we had, and I quote, 'a love story for the ages'?" She smirked. The entire table, with the exception of the twins Annie and Amy, was staring at them.

Oh, how he regretted ever saying those words.

"You're right." Ben took a deep breath. "Rey and I met in college. I knew from the moment I saw her, that I wanted to be with her. She was brilliant and beautiful and impossibly stubborn. That was what attracted me to her, really. She was so determined and so unwavering in her morals, that I hardly had the courage to ask her out. But finally, five months ago, I asked her to be my girlfriend, and this is our first time officially announcing it."

He turned to look at Rey, his brown eyes staring lovingly into her hazel ones. She responded by smiling and he noticed a light dusting of pink on her cheeks.

"Okay, guys, try not to outshine Jacen and Danielle on their wedding day." Jaina joked. And just like that, the moment between Rey and Ben was broken. The adults returned to eating, and listening to the toasts.

"The stuff you said about me was pretty sweet, even if it was just for show." Rey leaned in to whisper. "Thanks."

She hesitated briefly, before gently pressing her lips to his cheek. A faint red mark from her lipstick was imprinted on his cheek. His skin tingled as she pulled away, unclasping her hand from his. It was Ben's turn to blush.

After all the speeches and toasts finished, and the food was eaten, it was time for the newlyweds' first dance. A slow romance song started to play over the speakers. Jacen and Danielle made their way to the center, waltzing across the dance floor.

Soon, they finished their first dance, and other couples moved to join them on the dance floor. Other guests moved around to mingle.

"I'm going to get a drink." Rey stated, standing up.

"Don't cause any trouble." Ben warned her.

"It's just one drink, I'll be good." She winked, walking to the bar with an extra swing in her hips. She turned her head knowingly, causing Ben to blush again when he realized he had been unintentionally staring. That girl was going to be the death of him.

"I'll take a Sex on the Beach." She smiled at the bartender. A low whistle came from behind her. With an annoyed sigh, she turned around.

"If sex on the beach is all you want, baby, you can get that with me anytime." A man with neatly combed red hair stood smirking in front of her. Rey barely restrained herself from slapping him.

"And unlike this drink, you won't leave me wanting more."

"Oh, come on, don't be like that. Bourbon, neat for me, and a redheaded slut for the lady, please." He winked suggestively, tossing a wad of bills onto the bar. Even the bartender could sense Rey's irritation, but made the drink as he was told.

Ben's eyes narrowed as he noticed Dominic Hux, a long time rival of his, unsuccessfully flirting with Rey. That ginger bastard. He moved to stand up, but stopped when he noticed a change in her demeanour. He recognized a familiar mischievous glint in her eyes. She was up to something.

Rey had an idea, realizing there was only one thing she should do.

"Oh, you sure know to leave a girl wondering." She giggled shyly, tossing her hair.

"See? I knew you would come around, baby. They all do." He grinned, leaning on the bar. Although her outward appearance betrayed nothing, on the inside, Rey was struggling not to gag at his lines.

"Wow, how many have there been?" She moved closer to him.

"Baby, if I listed all of my conquests, we'd be here all day. And I know of a better use for our time." His eyes slowly scanned her body.

"Redheaded slut, bourbon neat and a Sex on the Beach." The bartender placed both drinks down, confused at Rey's new attitude.

"Really? Would it involve something like this?" She leaned in, eyes drifting to his lips. He closed his eyes, waiting for Rey to kiss him.

Taking the red drink, Rey dumped its contents all over him. Hux's eyes flashed open, anger burning in his eyes and face turning almost as red as his hair.

"How's that for a redheaded slut, baby?" She mocked. In an instant, Ben was at her side.

"Dom, I must say it's not surprising to see you like this." He couldn't contain his amusement at seeing his rival like this.

"Ben, you, you're with...her?" Hux sputtered, wiping the drink out of his eyes.

"This is my girlfriend, Rey." He wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her close to his side.

Hux glared before stomping off in a huff. Rey and Ben couldn't help but almost collapse from laughter.

"Did you see his face?" She leaned against him for support.

"I wish I could have taken a photo!"

"Who the fuck was that anyway?" She asked.

"That ginger bastard was Dominic Hux, an old school rival of mine. He was always insanely jealous of my looks and grades." He said proudly.

"Oh yeah, he's definitely not as good looking as you." Her eyes widened as she realized what she said. "You know, that's why you're my boyfriend and not him."

Nice save, idiot, she thought to herself.

"Good to know your other choice would have been Hux." He sarcastically replied, hand pulling away from her side. She missed the warmth on his hand on her.

"You know what, just drink this and stop talking." She passed him the bourbon, while reaching for her own drink. "No point in letting this go to waste."

"You still have to meet the rest of my family; drink quickly." He reminded her.

"You don't have to tell me twice." Rey relished the burn of alcohol as it ran down her throat. In no time at all, she had downed the glass' contents, Ben finishing just as quickly. It left her feeling a slight buzz, but she was still able to think logically.

A tall, solemn faced woman with short blonde hair in a shining silver dress approached Ben and Rey.

"Benjamin."

"Electra."

"This is your girlfriend?" Her head nodded in Rey's direction.

"I'm Rey Ridley. It's nice to meet you." She smiled.

"Electra Phasma. Likewise."

An uncomfortable silence passed. Rey's fingers tapped nervously on her thigh.

"Are you enjoying the wedding?" She asked.

"It is acceptable. I wish the best for Jacen and Danielle." Phasma said.

"Speaking of, we should offer them our congratulations. Excuse me, Electra." Ben placed his hand at the small of Rey's back.

"Benjamin. Rey." She nodded before walking away.

Rey searched for an appropriate word to describe the woman she just met. "She's very..."

"Boring?" Ben offered with a smirk.

"Serious." She finished.

"She's an army captain, and she takes it very seriously. But honestly, she was always like that, even when we were kids. Always tried to order me around." His eyes narrowed at the memories.

"You'd know all about bossing people around." She smirked.

"Just for that, we're going to meet my grand-uncle Snoke now."