Save Me Chapter 14, a star wars fanfic

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Chapter 14

Rey shared with three girls, the Tico sisters and lieutenant Connix. It was crowded and Rey hated it. The women were perfectly nice but they were noisy. She liked Rose the best because she was quieter. Rose was interested in technology and so they spoke of it most of the time. Kaydel was always busy with the generals and logistics while Paige was the noisiest with her blaster training. Rey liked them all but hated being around so many people. They were very kind but she hoped she could be alone or with just Ben.

Kaydel chatted all day and was very interested in Poe. She would ask about him all day. Kaydel asked her if she was interested in Poe or Finn the same night that they were assigned to share their small living units.

Rey denied any feelings towards Poe or Finn. Kaydel smiled openly and then asked her a hundred questions about Poe. Rey was at a disadvantage since Kaydel's questions were highly detailed and she did not know the answers to them. Rey had no idea what was Poe's favorite food, color and where he went to school or if he liked blondes or brunettes. Paige rolled her eyes and told Kaydel to relax. Rose just shook her head.

The Tico sisters loved each other but were very different. Paige was more decisive and serious. She was talkative and tripped over things. She talked to Rose and Kaydel all the time. Paige knew Poe but was not as interested as Kaydel. Rose was kinder and explained things that did not make any sense to Rey. She could have asked Ben or Finn but it was too embarrassing. Rose explained where to get tampons for her time of the month. She knew how to take care of her cramps and cravings. Rose was her girlfriend. She helped her get clothes and told her about the things in the camp. She was very observant and told her who knew each other, who liked each other and who to watch out for.

Rey had a schedule. She woke up earlier than the three other girls. They shared a room, a living room and two bathrooms. There were two bunk beds. Rose and Paige slept in one. Rey took the bottom bed and Kaydel had the top bunk. She shared a bathroom with Rose because Paige and Rose had same shifts and ended up fighting over simple things.

Rey usually showered, dressed and left to meet Ben. They trained near the beach and the caves, as far away from base as possible. Ben trained her with lightsabers once more. He was brutal with her. Rey learned to fight with anger like him and try to reach his thoughts. They learned to anticipate each other's moves. They would then rest for an hour. Rey had lunch with Finn and Poe. Ben would meet his mother or father for lunch.

Rey would meet Ben once more but this time they would go to an old warehouse and train with the force.

Ben would levitate things and force her to move to his will. It was very hard to resist him at first but Rey was learning too. She fought him and tried to attack him too. She was very proud when after two weeks he broke his concentration because she made him. They would then stop and just rest next to each other. She would just enjoy silence with him. It was the only quiet time both had, that and sleep but Ben was not sleeping well. He had horrible nightmares/memories that tormented his rest. Rey wanted to comfort him but it was impossible. He shared quarters with his parents.

They were side by side when she mustered the courage to ask him. "Ben."

He made a content noise as he hummed along a song.

"Tell me about your nightmares." She said with a small voice.

"I wish you would not ask." He tensed.

Rey frowned and sat up. "You are not sleeping well. I can feel it."

Ben looked at her and touched her hand. "It is easier if I show you."

She nodded nervously and connected her mind with his. "This is what I fear." He whispered and the images assaulted her.

There was fire, pain and Snoke. In the nightmare, Ben was back to the dark side and he killed Han and the Leia. Ben killed her slowly as well. There were more in which he gave Han and Leia up and they were tortured. There was one in which he was tortured and killed by Leia, her and then Han. There was one where he was alone with memories of them and her but there was no joy as Snoke tortured him and distorted his memories and feelings. There was no music and no way to keep Snoke out.

Rey broke the connection and held him. She held him. "It will never happen Ben. Never. You are not alone. You will never be alone." She tried to sooth him. Ben hugged her back and relaxed. Rey loved when they touched. She felt safe and a warm feeling of belonging. Her place was by Ben's side and that was that.

He kissed her forehead, "Thank you." Ben lied back once more and took Rey with him. It was very late and she was exhausted. She felt her eyes become heavy.

"Don't sleep. We have to go back to our places." He said sleepily.

Rey nodded and cuddled closer to his chest. "In a few minutes." She said contentedly as Ben drew figures on her back with his fingers.

They must have overslept. "Sweetheart, wake up." He said and moved her gently. His voice was raspy from sleep.

She opened her eyes, "It is 3:00AM." He yawned and sat up.

Rey stretched as he helped her up. "I'll walk you to your sector."

"Not necessary." She rubbed her back. "It is you they'll have a search party for." Rey teased him.

Ben frowned. "True."

Ben was tense on their walk back to base. He took a left while she continued to her quarters. Paige was awake and reading a book. "Finn came by. I told him you were by the beach training. Poe came with him a second time. It was almost midnight. I would let them know you are fine through your comm. They were worried."

"Thanks." She said and checked her messages.

"Overslept by the beach. I am fine." She sent. Finn replied instantly. "You will be the death of me. I am glad you are safe."

Rey washed and slept for a few hours until she had to see Ben once more. She had a quick breakfast and then left for the day. Rey was refreshed and dressed for practice.

Ben meditated by the water. "Good morning." She said and sat by him.

They meditated for some time and then trained. Ben advanced quickly on her. She fended him off for some time before he won.

It was time for lunch but Ben made no move to walk back to base. "It is time for lunch."

"It is." He replied and remained seated. Rey sat by him. "Aren't you going to have lunch with Han?" She asked as he produced some fruit from his bag.

Ben shook his head, "I had an argument with him yesterday." He offered her part of his orange.

"About?" She asked as she ate some of the fruit. It was juicy and sweet.

"Me being late and where I choose to spend my time." Ben replied calmly.

"What did he say?" She was extremely curious.

"Apparently, he looked all over the base and could not find me. Finn and Poe went to him about concerns for your safety as well." Ben said casually as he ate a sandwich now. He offered her half of it too. Rey took it as well.

She tasted egg salad and savored the flavor. "Finn sent me a message through my comm. I replied when I was back."

Ben shrugged. "Dad says that they came to him and asked about me. They probably thought that I kidnapped you." He rolled his eyes at her. "My father, in all his wisdom decided to not contact my mother and searched for me himself. He did not find the cave and was about to get into the Falcon and search for us around the nearby systems when he came across my mother. He explained and my mother searched for my signature. She said I was on planet and reassured my father. I came back and he lectured me on curfew."

Rey nodded "and then what happened?"

Ben finished his sandwich and produced another one. Rey took half once more. This one was different, it had ham and mayo in it. "I did not appreciate his line of questioning and the fact that he waited for me. My mother's word should have been fine."

"I am sure he was worried." Rey said and looked for drinks in his bag. She found a bottle of apple juice. She drank from it and then offered it to Ben who took it and drank too.

"Maybe. I happen to be a thirty-year-old man. They are driving me insane. I cannot stand living that close to them." He frowned.

It was Rey's turn to roll her eyes and push him. "You have parents."

Ben pushed her back. "Not the orphan line again." He said and glowered at her.

Rey shrugged. "Fine. I will not make you feel guilty." It usually worked. Rey understood Ben. He was going insane living in such close quarters with his parents. Han and Leia were hyperaware of him and often tried to maximize their time with him. Ben was exhausted and just wanted quiet when he got to his room.

Han had him for lunches but Leia tried during nights and Ben did not want to. Han would then be upset because Leia was upset. Ben was not the easiest person to get along with. He was mean at times and Rey told him so.

"What did you say to him?" Rey asked.

"I told him that I was an adult and did not need for him to look after me." He said simply.

"Dad shouted at me about worrying my mother. Mom tried to calm him down and I slammed the door of that tiny room." Ben said quickly.

Rey hoped that things would smooth over. "You are acting like a youngling. You should apologize to your father."

Ben's jaw clenched. "I will not."

"You will eventually. You will feel guilty and they will forgive you." Rey reasoned.

"I hate it when you are logical." Ben said with a frown.

Rey stood up and looked at the water. "I wish I could go inside it." She had longed to swim in it but was too afraid to actually do it. Besides there was no time in her schedule.

"I could teach you." Ben said by her side.

She looked at him, "I did not give you permission."

"You were thinking too loud." He replied with a smirk.

"What do you say?" He asked her and then toed his shoes. "I learned when I was younger. I don't think I've forgotten."

Rey nodded, "Yes, I'd like to do try."

"Good." He said and then began to undress.

"What are you doing?" She asked a little alarmed that he was taking off his pants. She was used to seeing him shirtless countless of time because of their training and when they slept. She would seek him out at night. It was comforting to have his strong arms around her as they sleep. It was true that it was a pale comparison to the real feel of his arms. They had not truly slept next to each other since the last base and yesterday. It was the best sleep she had in weeks. Now Ben was almost naked but for black boxer shorts. Rey took a deep breath and concentrated on not letting Ben inside her mind. He was massive; his legs were muscled like the rest of his body. His feet were enormous. Rey did not waste more time. She undressed as well. She was left on her brown shorts and her matching dark brown tube brassier. Kaydel had helped her with clothes after they started living together. Rose was too chesty while Paige was not as close. Kaydel and her were about the same size.

Ben took her hand and they walked to the shore. The sand was light blue but the ocean was a greenish blue that was beautiful. The water was not exactly cold; it felt nice. Ben walked farther until the water was to his waist. There were almost no waves. The water almost reached her bra. "Here is good." He said and then began to teach her how to swim.

"Watch me first." He said and then narrated what he did on her mind. "Arm, leg, arm leg."

Ben swam deeper and stayed afloat. "Now come." He nudged her mind.

He seemed very far away but it could not be so far. "Don't be scared Rey. I will go to you if anything happens.

Rey was apprehensive but tried. She was a desert person, never really used to this. She opened her eyes underwater and immediately regretted it. It was salt water and her eyes stung. She closed her eyes and tried to follow a straight line. Rey moved her arms and legs and tried to be as coordinated as possible. She reached in what seemed like forever. Rey felt herself sink and immediately clung to him. Ben laughed at her.

She frowned at him bit and wrapped herself around him. "You have to keep kicking your feet Rey." He laughed some more.

Rey felt silly then and loved how his face lit up when she argued back. "Well, you didn't tell me."

Ben laughed some more and she smiled. "Go ahead try." He said as he swam to the side.

Rey tried and for a bit and then saw as he floated face up. "I want to do that." She said through the link.

"Try it." He said.

"What if I sink?" Rey asked as she saw him do it again.

"You will not. Rey, you swam and your feet are not touching the bottom. You will kick yourself up and not drown." He said with a mocking voice.

Rey nodded and tried. She felt the water around her and relaxed. They were side by side, the sun hitting their faces. "It's nice isn't it." His voice reached her inside her head. She replied with a simple yes. They stayed inside the "deep water" for about an hour before swimming back to shallower water. Rey watched as Ben stood up and in a moment of pure instinct splashed him. Ben frowned at her and ran after her. Rey ran along towards the sand. Ben laughed and tried to catch her. He was bigger and could ran faster but Rey was smaller and quicker. She avoided him and laughed when he kicked some water towards her.

Rey squealed when he caught up to her and lifted her. "Let me down Ben!" She laughed when she heard his laughter and he started running with her over his arm.

He threw her to the water and laughed when she splashed more water onto him. Rey went to him and tried to keep him under water. She climbed his back and stayed there. She smiled when he spluttered and then held onto dear life when he stood up with her on his back. He kissed her hand. She did not let go of him; Ben walked them to the shore and then she climbed down and rested on the sand.

"That was fun." She smiled at his grin.

"It was." He said and inched closer to her.

"We should have done this sooner." Rey said with a big grin.

"I agree." He said simply and kissed her hand again. Rey was content with him by her side. She did not want to move.

"We have to go to our warehouse." Ben said while brushing off some blue sand from his lower back.

"You do mine, I'll do yours." She said and dusted off the sand from his back. Ben was beautiful. She concentrated to keep her thoughts to herself.

They were dry, clothed and somewhat clean when they reached the cave. Ben lamented the lack of music for days on end when they first arrived to the planet. Rey had worked on a surprise for him. She had been working with Rose who helped her find the tools. Today was the day, it was perfect. Ben was in a good mood, they had fun and she did not want to train anymore today. "Wait for me here. I will be right back." She smiled and squeezed his hand. Ben looked confused but remained seated on the mat. Rey had brought some things for them to be more comfortable when they first found the place.

She ran to the main base and into her quarters. Finn was by the door. "Peanut! I've been worried. You did not come to lunch." He said in greeting.

"I was training." She said and hugged him hello.

"I have to get something from here Finn. I have to hurry. I will talk to you later." She rushed.

Finn followed her inside the small apartment. Rose was by the couch reading something.

"Hello Finn." The girl avoided eye contact.

Finn smiled openly. "Hi Rose." Rey zoomed to her room and found the small sound system. She had not tried it yet but she was sure that it would work. She needed music though. Han carried a datapad with all the music he recovered from the other planet. A lot was lost but there were still many songs for Ben to listen to. The only problem was that the only sound system was in the Falcon.

Rey had convinced Chewie to help her last week. Han shrugged and gave the ok. Rey had put all the songs in a nifty little chip that was compatible with her invented sound system. She was very proud of her work. Rey gathered her sound system and ran past her friends and into her warehouse.

Ben levitated a brick; he broke it and pieced it together back and forth. "I have something for you. Close your eyes." She said excitedly.

Her teacher shook his head. "No." Rey whined at him. "Come on. It'll be good. I promise." She came closer and hid the small sound system behind her.

"Fine." He frowned and closed his eyes. "You are very excited about this." He smirked and Rey could not stop the grin in her face.

"Open your eyes." She said and deposited the small sound system.

Ben looked at it and then at her. "What is it?"

"A sound system." She said and then produced the chip with the songs.

"I haven't tried it yet but I know it will work." Rey's smile must have been contagious because Ben smiled as well. She felt the happiest she'd been ever. She made this. She made him smile so beautifully. This was not because they were swimming and he enjoyed it. This was because of her, because of something she did. She felt his signature force and felt exhilarated. She felt warm and the happiest.

"Go ahead, try it Ben." She encouraged and helped him work the simple system.

The first song rang out; it was a catchy one, "treasure that is what you are." He set the sound system by the mat and then hugged her. He kissed her cheek quickly too.

"You are perfect." He said and hugged her some more. "I know how much you love your songs and I think you'll sleep better. Your parents will hear the music in your room and not bother you as much." She said logically.

Ben kissed her hands once more. "Let's listen to them." He said and rested by her side. "We are not training today. I think that was your plan all along. You little trickster." He said and smiled at her.

Rey sighed and they spent hours listening to music. It was late once more. Rey did not want to go yet. Ben reluctantly stood up. "Time to go."

"I wish I could go with you." She said honestly. "I sleep better with you by my side."

He remained quiet and kissed her forehead goodbye. "Thank you for this. Now go."

Rey kissed his cheek and left for her quarters. Poe and Kaydel came her way. Kaydel had her hair down and wore make up. Her roommate also wore a dark red pretty blouse and skin tight black pants "Good. You're finally done with training." Kaydel said.

"We are meeting Finn and other pilots for a fun night out." Poe said.

Rey was utterly confused. Kaydel grinned maniacally. "Honestly Rey. I will help you. I know just what to do. Poe, go." She shooed Poe and dragged her to their apartment.

Paige hovered over Rose. They wore their pink and purple house robes. "Let me curl your eyelashes." She hissed at her younger sister.

Rose nodded and then Paige produced a small artifact and placed it in Rose's left eye. It looked painful. "Good, you are coming too!" Rose said with a bright smile.

Rey was utterly confused. She thought her roommates would be asleep when she turned in. "I don't understand what is going out."

Paige launched a brief explanation. "We are celebrating the arrival of a new shipment. It was Poe's idea. We haven't had a good get together since before you and your boyfriend blew up Starkilller base."

"He's not my boyfriend. He's my best friend." Rey stated for the thousandth time. Rose smiled more openly every time she clarified that point.

Kaydel resumed the explanation, "We have fun, we dance, listen to music and have drinks. It's all good fun. You need to meet people. If Finn is not your boyfriend and you clearly do not like Poe, then you need to find somebody to have fun with."

"I don't need anyone. I have friends." Rey defended herself as Kaydel retreated to their bedroom.

Kaydel came back with a heap of clothes. "Go to the fresher; wash up."

Rey blinked, "Kaydel, I am exhausted. All I want to do is sleep." She was not lying; she did want to sleep. She wanted to open the link and rest with Ben.

Paige shook her head, "You will go out. All you do is train and go to bed. People need to get to know you. You don't want to end up like Ben Solo. People hate him."

Rey frowned, "what do you mean? He's done nothing to anyone." She was annoyed with Paige for thinking that way and using Ben as a negative reference.

Rose intervened. "People think he's arrogant. He does not talk to anyone and avoids people. Some of the recruits have tried to talk to him when he goes to the yards but the general's son does not reply. You have to admit he's intimidating."

Rey fought the urge to defend Ben. "Why are you still here? We will be late as it is." Kaydel dropped a heap of clothing next to Rose. She then grabbed her hand and forced her into the fresher. "You have ten minutes. Wash your hair, you smell like seasalt."

Rey showered quickly and put on her yellow robe. Rose gifted it after she looked at her purple robe longingly.

Kaydel opened the door half way through her quick shower. "Do not even try to escape it. You are going out with us and that is final Rey."

She finished washing and put on her robe. She went to the room and put on some clean underwear.

Paige and Rose dressed in her absence. Paige wore a blue tube top, at least that's what Kaydel told her those blouses were called. The gunner pilot wore heels and a black short skirt. Paige wore a high ponytail and make up that accentuated her pretty eyes. Rose looked the most beautiful Rey thought. She had on a black tube dress and Paige had arranged her hair on a neat looking braid. Kaydel pushed her onto the couch. "You have two outfit choices."

"These blue jeans with these shoes and this blouse." Kaydel said and then forced her to try them on.

The blue jeans were a little too big on her and the green blouse was too revealing. "No." She said simply.

"I agree; these jeans are not for you." Kaydel then produced a metallic dark blue short dress and some low black heels.

Rey tried the outfit on. "Yes, and I know just what to do with your face." Kaydel said.

"Paige will do your hair." Rose offered.

Paige nodded eagerly, "I know just what to do."

They were all so hopeful that she just nodded and let them work. She tried to reach to Ben but could not get anything from him. Maybe he would be there.

She looked at herself in Kaydel's mirror and did not recognize herself. Kaydel applied a dark substance to line her eyes and a blue eyeshadow. She also applied a pink color to her lips. Paige arranged her hair in two braids. She looked different, pretty and smiled. Rey felt better about the whole thing then.

The young woman found that it was not hard to walk in those shoes, all she needed to do was concentrate. Rose and her walked side by side. They reached the small mass hall and she could hear the music. There were no lyrics but it was music from different planets. Poe and Finn chatted with Jessika Pava and another pilot from the red squadron.

Finn greeted them, his eyes lingered on Rose. Poe was all smiles and winked at all of them. Kaydel flirted but she also flirted with other pilots. Rose and Paige talked to other members and introduced her to different people. There were people dancing and drinking around her. Poe offered her a drink. "It's from Yavin IV. My home world. I think you'll like it."

Rey did like it; it was sweet and tasted like apples but had a kick to it. She talked to Finn who was too ashamed to ask Rose to dance and then bemoaned it when Turivo, a technician asked her and she said yes.

"Go, you like her. I know you do. Ask her for the next one." Rey shouted over the loud beats.

Finn smiled, "Peanut, has she said anything about me?" He asked eagerly.

Rey shook her head, "I know she likes you. Just do it." She said and laughed when Finn offered her another drink. She was getting a little bit to giggly.

Poe asked her to dance with Kaydel and him and she said yes. Her roommate was happy to show her how to dance to the music.

There were drinking games and Paige shouted that she was winning one when the music changed and it was old music like the kind that Ben loved.

"Who is in charge of the music?" Rey asked Poe.

"Arga, she's from Dac and has a lot of music. I have to say tall, dark and surly inspired her newest collection and I like this music better."

"Come on let's dance." He dragged her to the dance floor. Rey sang along the song and jumped and danced with Kaydel, Paige and Poe. She knew this one. Ben did not like it much but Rey thought that it was nice.

Hey, hey, hey
Good to see you. Come on. Let's go
Yeah. Let's go
Alright. Alright
OK. Alright. OK
Alright. OK

Return of the Mack, get'em
"What it is, what it does, what it is, what it isn't"
Looking for a better way to get up out of bed
Instead of getting on the internet and checking a new hit
Get up! Thrift shop, pimp strut walking
Little bit of humble, little bit of cautious
Somewhere between like Rocky and Cosby sweatergang
Nope nope y'all can't copy
Yup, bad! Moonwalking, this here, is our party
My posse's been on Broadway, and we did it, our way
Grown music
I shed my skin and put my bones into everything I record to it
And yet I'm on

Let that stage light go and shine on down
Got that Bob Barker suit game and Plinko in my style
Money, stay on my craft and stick around for those pounds
But I do that to pass the torch and put on for my town
Trust me
On my I -N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T shit hustlin'
Chasing dreams since I was 14 with the four track bussing
Halfway cross that city with the backpack, fat cat, crushing

Labels out here
Nah, they can't tell me nothing
We give that to the people
Spread it across the country
Labels out here
Nah, they can't tell me nothing
We give it to the people
Spread it across the country

Can we go back? This is the moment
Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'till it's over
So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us
Like the ceiling can't hold us
Can we go back? This is the moment
Tonight is the night, we'll fight 'till it's over
So we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us
Like the ceiling can't hold us

Nah, can I kick it? Thank you. Yes, I'm so damn grateful
I grew up, really wanted gold fronts
But that's what you get when Wu-Tang raised you
Y'all can't stop me, go hard like I got an 808 in my heart beat
And I'm eating at the beat like you gave a little speed to a great white shark on shark week
Raw. Tell me go up. Gone!
Deuces goodbye. I got a world to see, and my girl she wanna see Rome
Ceasar make you a believer
Nah, I never ever did it for a throne
That validation comes from giving it back to the people, nah
Sing this song and it goes like
Raise those hands, this is our party
We came here to live life like nobody was watching
I got my city right behind me
If I fall, they got me
Learn from my failure, gain humility and then we keep marching ourselves

Na na na na na na na na
Hey
And all my people say
Na na na na na na na na
Hey
And all my people say
Na na na na na na na na
Hey
And all my people say
Na na na na na na na na
Mackle-more

They raised their arms and sang, "Like the ceiling can't hold us." Rey laughed and danced close to Kaydel and Poe.

She danced to more songs and was sweaty when she felt a flare of something unpleasant. Ben was by the makeshift bar and he did not look happy.