Chapter 19

They never did get out of bed that morning. The newly weds were completely overtaken with their love for each other. But they knew they had to get ready for their honeymoon so they packed in the afternoon and got ready to head back to the Resistance Base. Ben had planned something special for their honeymoon and Rey didn't have a clue as to where they were going. But she couldn't have been more excited and trusted him completely. They took a small speeder that had been fueled up the night before and Ben punched in the coordinates before they were off planet and soon jumping into hyperspace. Coming out of hyperspace only a few minutes later, a huge desert planet came into view. Rey gazed out the viewport at the massive planet. It looks so much like Jakku, Rey thought to herself. She heard Ben chuckling lightly beside her.
"This is the desert world of Pasaana. It is known for the special Aki-Aki festival that is held every 42 years. And we are lucky enough to be here when the festival is going on," Ben informed Rey, grinning as her face lit up with wonder. It all sounded so wonderful and Rey couldn't wait to see everything with the man who had shown her so much beauty in the galaxy. Ben blushed at Rey's thoughts but was pleased that he could make Rey so happy. That is all he ever would want in his life.
They landed just outside the town where the festival was being held and they could already see sand fireworks exploding up above. Rey grasped Ben's hand in her own and they rushed down the speeder ramp and out onto the desert sand. They looked out on the village and gazed in wonder at the excitement surrounding them. Fireworks made from specially colored sand exploded above them and music filled the air. There was dancing all around them and Ben couldn't help but twirl Rey around playfully, grinning at the giggles that tumbled out of her mouth. They walked hand-in-hand through the market and took in all of the splendor around them.
"I've never seen anything like this," Rey admitted. Ben smiled at her and squeezed her hand. He loved being able to share the galaxy with her and knew that the happiness he felt in this moment would be something he would experience every day for the rest of his life because Rey would be at his side. Rey squeezed his hand back, smiling at him as they continued walking through the market. Ben had surprised Rey with a necklace that he purchased from one of the vendors and placed it lovingly around her neck, admiring how beautiful his wife was. Rey grinned widely and kissed him on the cheek before they continued their exploration. As they looked around, Rey's eyes stopped on a group of children. They were entranced by a performance and laughed in delight. Rey sighed as she stared at the children and felt Ben nuzzle up behind her, feeling warm as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"What are you thinking about, my love?" Ben whispered in her ear, his lips brushing sweet kisses along her neck. Rey leaned into him, sighing softly at his touch. She smiled at the fact that he was not trying to read her mind but could tell he desperately wanted to. I was just watching the children. They seem so happy, she spoke through their bond. Rey felt his lips on her shoulder and closed her eyes at the sensation he gave her. I have been watching them too. You know, we could… he began to speak through their bond but then paused. Rey turned to face her husband and gazed into his face that had become red with a blush that crept up from his neck into his handsome face. Before he could finish his thought, he felt her lips on his as her arms wrapped around his neck, pulling him deeply into her embrace. I would be honored to have children with you, my husband, Rey spoke through their bond, causing Ben's blush to become even redder. Ben kissed her back with passion and lifted her off of the ground, twirling around once in the air. When they pulled apart for air, they smiled as they rested their foreheads against one another.
"I love you, Ben."
"I love you more, Rey."