This is the high point chapter. After this the story will start winding down over the course of two or three chapters.

At first Rey's lips were stiff beneath his. "Trust me." He whispered against her lips. Against her very nature, she did. Slowly her lips melted into his.

Combine your Force with mine.

Why?

Like I said, trust me.

Her Force bloomed like a flower almost as if it were trying to consume him. He allowed his to rise up to meet it. Their combined energy twisted around them, swirling and mixing until it formed a pearly grey color. As soon as he felt it, Ben entered her mind again.

You still don't completely trust me. He admonished. Open yourself up to me and see what I see when I look at you.

Rey's self doubt reared its ugly head. What if he was just using her? There was no way she was good enough for him. He silenced them quickly.

Rey. I can tell you that there is no way I'm good enough for you. That's why I promise to try and become a better man for you each and every day were together. As for me using you, you will understand once you give yourself completely over to me.

She broke the kiss. "What are you talking about?" She looked about herself and saw that they were surrounded by the Force Must. Her grip on him tightened. "Ben? What's going on!?"

He shook his dark head. "We merged, became one with the Force. Your Light and my Darkness. One cannot exist without the other. How do you think the Jedi failed in the first place?"

She grew fearful. "You mean we died?"

Ben laughed. "No. We're still very much alive." Rey started to gather the Light back into herself when he grabbed her hand. "Please. Just let me.. "

He closed his eyes and concentrated. Nothing. "Damn."

She eyed him warily. "What?"

"Don't hit me."

Ben kissed her again. He gently nipped her bottom lip, causing her to open them slightly. His tongue explored hers. It was then that he saw it. A tall, dark man. One in need of the love and acceptance that he never got as a child. One who was afraid to let anyone get close for fear that they would abandon him. A man in need of hope.

Is that how you really see me?

Yes. Stupid Huh?

He pulled away from her so she could see the tears trailing down his cheeks. "You will never be stupid, Sunshine." He laced his long fingers with hers. "My little Rey of Sunshine."

"Is that sort of what you wanted to show me?" She asked shyly.

Ben nodded wordlessly. He was still reeling from how she saw through him so completely.

"Do we have to kiss for me to see it?"

He laughed shakily. "It certainly couldn't hurt. Why? Would you like to kiss me again?"

"Yes."

Ben allowed her to take control of it. She was timid at first but he was pleased at how quickly she learned.

A woman with a ready smile and lightsaber on the surface, but was soft and easily hurt beneath. One whose compassion had gotten the better of her on more than one occasion. A Princess in need of a black knight to protect and prepare her for the world.

As they retreated back into themselves, their eyes met. "Life just got complicated."

"Your telling me."

Rey toyed with the edge of his blanket, boring her lip nervously. Ben cupped her chin with his hand. "What is it, love? Never be afraid to say something. Especially to me."

She met his eyes briefly. "If that's what happens when we kiss, what will happen if we..." Her blush was evident, even in the darkness.

He grinned wolfishly at her.

"Want to find out?"

Just to let you know, we will not be watching them. Pervs. Lol I'm not really good at writing smut so there won't be any. Next chapter will pick up after they finish. Really, whose against pillow talk with Ben Solo?