Ch 27

Rey

I woke up to an empty bed and at first, I didn't think anything of it, but the events of the night came rushing and I sat up quickly.

"Ben? Ben!" I called out. As if on queue he walked out of the bathroom door, his jet black hair glistening and still damp.

"Are you okay? What's wrong Rey?" He said rushing to my side at once and scanning my body with his eyes for any physical damage.

"I'm fine I just... I thought it was dream, what happened last night."

He touched his forehead to mine and opened the bond. Showing me all his thoughts and I knew he would never leave me if given the choice.

"I...I love you Ben" I said softly. We hadn't actually said it before, I didn't feel the need to do so, we could feel it through the connection.

But saying it gave it a new meaning to me, I owned that love, it was mine and no one else's.

"I love you Rey" he said, and his lips touched mine. Every time he kissed me I lost control of myself in every way. I never wanted to stop. I wanted him.

He pulled away and I was a little shocked that he did.

"As much as I would love to kiss you until I pass out, I think breakfast is needed" he said, my stomach growled in agreement and he laughed. He gave me another peck on the lips and I noticed he was wearing a black ensemble with gold accents here and there. He looked quite elegant and so handsome.

"I probably look awful... I should probably try and get dressed for the day." I suggested running towards the closet at once. Part of me was embarrassed that I wasn't as sophisticated as he was, as poised and graceful. I was raised as a scavenger, he was raised by a Princess.

"Just because of how you grew up it doesn't mean I value you any less" he said behind me. I turned around and sighed in frustration.

"Ben... I'm not used to living this life of luxury. Until I arrived on Naboo I'd never even wore a dress... I don't know how any of this works" I said motioning to the endless racks of clothes behind me.

He looked at me with a sad look and walked past me to a rack that seemed to hold a lot of lighter dresses like the one I'd worn the previous day.

"I will teach you, it doesn't mean I want to change you, but I meant what I said when I told you this look suited you. Yes, it may just be a night gown, but you are royalty Rey, because of well… you know. You deserve to be waited on and dressed in fine clothing... you are... like a goddess to me and I will always give you everything you want."

He grabbed a hanger from the end of the rack and I gasped. It was a beautiful burgundy gown with a sweetheart neckline and of the shoulder long sleeves. Now when I say long sleeves I meant LONG. They basically had their own train. The neckline has a gold trim and the skirt had flicks of gold dust on it and the fabric flowed like a river of blood, as dark as that may sound.

"Try this one and I'll ring for some food okay? N- I know no one has me but don't worry they won't see me yet."

The look on my face must have been obvious to read because I hadn't thought about the day that no one in the entire place knew he was here.

I told myself I needed to take things slowly and face the problems one at a time.

I got dressed as quickly as possible and found a brush to run through my hair. Along with clothes, the closet had a million drawers of jewelry, accessories and whatever you could need for an extravagant look. I found a strange hair golden clip with two combs and about 10 chains with small drop shaped rhinestones attached that dangled from it. I assumed the chains went on the back of the head and the clips were very ornate with vines.

I walked out in my somewhat put together ensemble and Ben was standing by the French doors. He turned as soon as he saw me and the look on his face was priceless. His eyes bugged out if his head and he looked at me from head to toe. As uncomfortable as I felt I also felt just as good. I'd never held anyone's attention the way I held his and I knew he felt the same.

"Rey you look absolutely stunning, like an angel..." he said as he took a few steps closer toward me. Someone instantly knocked on the door and he ran to hide in the closet once more.

"Miss Rey, your breakfast as you requested. May I come in?"

"Uh... yes Saige please come in" she had a tray of a different assortment of food. I never finished my entire meal, she always brought too much, so Ben would definitely benefit from this.

She set the tray on the coffee table and looked at me.

"What a lovely gown Miss Rey! I'm certainly glad you picked it. Is there anything else you need? How are you feeling?"

That was a good question.

"Uh... much better, thank you Saige. And no not now, we may have a guest later today and I'll explain everything. Once I have the details, I'll call for you" she seemed a bit taken back by my comment but didn't question it at all. She curtsied and walked out of the door. Ben emerged as soon as she left.

"Well, I would say we certainly have a few things to clear up princess... shall we get started?" He asked as he grabbed my hand and led me towards the food. The conversation that was about to happen suddenly left me hungry for more than just breakfast.