Once again, thanks everyone for the support and the beautiful reviews. In this chapter we get some long awaited action *wink,wink*

CHAPTER 10: I CAN'T PROTECT YOU

Three weeks had passed since Rey's breakdown and she was finding it a lot easier to keep her feelings in check thanks to Kylo Ren's training. Neither of them mentioned the kiss that occurred between them that night, both too afraid of what it might mean. Each one knew that if anything changed, it could mean the end of both of them.

Although Rey had her own room, she often found herself falling asleep in the clutches of Kylo. This morning, like every other morning, Rey awoke tangled up with Ben. Whoever woke first would wake the other with a gentle kiss on the forehead or cheek. Ben was still peacefully dreaming when Rey lifted her head to kiss his scar. He slowly opened his eyes, trying to adjust to the brightness. She was greeted by a soft smile stretched upon his lips.

They had grown closer over the past two weeks, neither of them leaving the other's side. They were only separated when Kylo Ren went to go see Snoke. There were several times when Hux questioned Ben about his "prisoner." He never gave him an answer, instead he'd send him flying into a wall or scrambling away in fear. Rey enjoyed being around the new Ben, everyday he was becoming less Kylo Ren and more Ben Solo.

"Training in five." Ben rolled out of bed and made his way into the bathroom. Rey moaned in protest, she envied that he could wake up so easily in the mornings. She walked groggily through the bathroom to get into her room. She didn't even notice a shirtless Ben watching her walk past attentively in the mirror.

She changed into her training gear and placed her Lightsaber on her hip. She pulled her hair back into her usual three bun style and swung her staff over her shoulder. She doesn't use it as much as she used to but Ben often made an effort to do exercises which involved her using it. With one final quick look in the mirror she met Ben in his room. He smiled when he saw her enter and stood up from his chair. Like usual, he let her walk out the door first. But this time she walked straight into Hux.

"Ren, Ren." He shook his head at Ben. "Keeping your prisoners in your quarters now?" Ben snarled at him in response. "I know she's not your prisoner, I'm not stupid. I know you've been training her but it doesn't seem you've been very successful. She's still buried deep in the Light and she's dragging you down with her." He raised one eyebrow and crossed his arms against his chest.

"Shut up, Hux. You know I can rip out your throat without even moving a finger." Ben brought his face closer to Hux's and Rey could see Hux move back half an inch.

"Oh but you can't do that can you, Ren? You know very well how Snoke doesn't tolerate violence towards superiors." Hux snickered at him and Rey scoffed in disgust.

I could kill him, tell Snoke he tried to kill me first Ben suggested to Rey.

Don't, he's not worth it. Rey said bitterly. Suddenly she had an idea. You may not be able to hurt him, but I can. Ben cocked his to the side at her comment and shot Hux a devilish smile. Hux looked frantically between the two, trying to work out what was going on.

Rey raised her hand towards Hux and his feet were no longer on the ground. She moved her eyes from him and looked sideways towards the wall. She moved her arm in one swift movement and Hux went flying. She heard a deafening crack and she flinched. She knew instantly she had broken his arm. She smiled to herself, she had more control with the Force than she realized.

Ben grabbed her hand and guided her down the hallway, laughing hysterically. Once out of the view of Hux, Ben pulled Rey into a hug. "Rey, that was brilliant." He was still chuckling at the image of panic plastered on Hux's face.

Rey smiled "It was, wasn't it?" He broke the hug but kept one arm draped across her shoulders. They continued down the hall until they reached the training room.

"We're going to do something different today." He turned around to face her.

"You mean no more boring fitness?" Rey's face lit up at the realization.

"You will thank me one day when you're being chased for miles by a Wookie." Rey raised an eyebrow at the oddly specific example. "Chewie, don't ask." He waved his hand at her and shook his head.

Rey pulled her saber from her hip, eager to be finally able to use it again. Ben grabbed her wrist and took the saber.

"Not today. We will be using training sabers instead." He pointed over to the table.

"What?!" Rey looked over at the table, shocked. "Afraid I'll beat you again, Solo?" She smirked cheekily in his direction.

"Hey, no mask" He motioned his hand over his face and pointed back to her. "No name." She rolled her eyes, she had forgot about the stupid deal they made- he didn't wear the mask to training and she didn't call him Ben Solo in the room.

He picked up a saber and chucked it towards her, it was made from basic wood and was poorly constructed. There was no detail on the hilt, it was simply just a handle and a stick. Without warning Ben launched himself at her. She pulled her saber up just in time to block his swing. He smirked at her, egging her on. It was her turn to take the swing. He dodged it easily and he twisted on his heel to face her again. She ran at him again; this time she came in from above. He lifted his saber horizontal to the ground and their sabers cracked together.

"You've got to be more unpredictable." He said with the cockiness she was accustomed to. "Your body language gives away what you're going to do next." He looked towards her feet. She dropped her arms to her sides, taking in his advice.

He swung at her again, this time with more power. She hit his saber away with a grunt. He stepped towards her and she had no other choice but to step back. He raised the wood and Rey's saber collided with his. He continued to move forward while swinging at her. She managed to block each attack but she was getting closer to backing up against the wall. This time she used her strength to keep the sabers locked together in the air. Ben and Rey were inches apart. Slowly, Ben was pushing the sabers closer to Rey's shoulder. He bit his lip in concentration and Rey licked her own. She found herself being drawn to him, she began to lean in. Her lips were almost touching Ben's until he quickly circled his arms, disarming Rey.

He caught Rey's saber in his left hand and held them crossed over on her chest. Rey raised her arms in defeat and shook her head at the man who knew how use his charms to his advantage. Ben lent in bent the 'V' shape the sabers were making. Rey's breathing hitched, he was going to kiss her. His piercing eyes were watching her as his lips closed in on hers. Rey bent her head up, bracing for the contact. When he was just millimeters from her lips, he quickly pulled his head up to peck her on the forehead. Rey squeaked, pulled her shoulders up and buried her chin into her chest. He chuckled and turned away, walking back to the center.

Rey stood up straight and watched him like he was prey. She ran across the mat and launched herself onto his back. Taken off guard, Ben began to lose his footing. Rey used her momentum to swing around to his side and pull him towards the ground. She rolled him onto his back and took the sabers from his hands. He looked up at her in awe as she held one to his throat.

"Beaten again, Solo." She used his name to mock him and she adjust herself on his stomach. His head dropped slightly back in response to her movement.

"Mhmm." He moaned in response. He watched her intensely, never taking his eyes off her lips. He grabbed a handful of her shirt from around her neck and pulled her into him. She gasped and dropped the sabers next them. He was holding her inches from his face and her body was aching for him to just engulf her.

She broke first, she smashed her lips onto his and he groaned in approval. She intertwined her fingers into his raven hair and he gripped her hips. Their lips moved in sync, slowly at first and more desperately with each movement. Ben gave her a long fervent kiss until Rey was left breathless. He traced his finger across the top of her chest while she regained her breath. Once she was composed she tugged at his hair to bring his lips back to hers.

Ben sat them up and Rey curled her legs around his waist. He trailed kisses down her collarbone and she threw her head back in bliss. He placed his arm across the small of back and gripped her tightly. In one quick movement she had her back on the ground and he was laying on top of her. She pulled his hips down with her legs and he landed forcefully onto her pelvis. He let out a moan of pleasure. He crushed his lips back onto hers, kissing her with a desperation he didn't have before. His hands slid up her body until he gripped her thighs. He pulled them closer to his body, ensuring every part of them was touching. One hand remained on her thigh while the other cupped her face.

Ben pulled back gently to study her face. Her hand drifted affectionately over his scar. As her hand trailed over his mouth, he placed a soft kiss in her palm.

"Ben, I'm so sorry about this." She sighed, staring solemnly at the pink line cutting across his face diagonally.

Ben blinked and he stiffened, turning his head away from her. Rey grabbed his chin and turned his face to look at her. At first she thought he was insecure but when she looked into his eyes she realized it was something else…fear.

"Rey, we can't do this. We can't be together." He said quietly, his voice quivering.

"Yes we can." She looked him in the eye. "What's stopping us? A war that neither of us want to fight? Us being on opposite sides?" Rey swallowed hard as she stared at him.

"No because I can't protect you from that monster. If he found out about us, about how I feel for you, he'll kill you to keep me as his servant." Ben shuddered at the thought of Snoke taking away the only thing he loved. Ben climbed off her and she saw the pain flash across his features. He scampered out of the room leaving a devastated Rey curled up on the mat.

She stared into the empty hallway and whispered softly, "But I love you." She knew he wouldn't hear but she needed to hear herself say it aloud.

Reylo fluff, so much fluff. Notice how I changed Kylo to Ben in this chapter? I thought it was appropriate, Rey calls him Ben and he is coming more to the Light everyday. But is Rey continuing towards the Dark, especially after that run in with Hux?

They both love each other but neither of them are willing to say it- angst, angst, angst. I live for angst.