The warm sun beaming through the window stirred Rey from her sleep. It was the best night's sleep she's had in a long time. As she stretched in the sheets, her out reached arms searched for Ben but he wasn't there. Adrenaline shot through her as she bolted up in bed looking around frantically.

"Ben!" she called out hoping he was nearby. As soon as she said his name he came rushing out of the walk-in closet, half dressed for the day. Rey placed a hand over her racing heart sighing.

He walked around to her side of the bed and knelt down, so he was eye level with her.

"I promised you, you will never be alone."

"I know, just on edge." she reached out and swept some hair away from his face. He really needed a trim. He smiled and leaned into her hand.

"That's why we should go do something fun today. Go on a date. We haven't been on one of those in a while."

She smiled fondly at the idea. It had been a long time. "But it's the morning, what will we do?"

He chuckled and leaned in giving her lips a quick kiss. "Darling, its 1 in the afternoon."

"What?! I missed our breakfast? You should have woken me up" she pouted and swatted at his shoulder playfully.

"I think you needed the rest." He was right about that. He didn't dare wake her, her face was so peaceful, and he could pretend that all was right in the world. "Common, lets get you dressed so we can go." He stood up and held his hand out to her. Her checks tinted as she realized he was shirtless and under the blanket she was naked from last nights activities. She slipped her hand into his but instead of letting him pull her up she tugged his hand. Of course, he didn't move.

"Or we can stay in bed a little longer?"

He chuckled, "You've been in bed all day."

"That's not what I was implying." Rey huffed frustrated he didn't get the hint.

"Oh?" he watched her shift and sheet fell exposing her breasts and she bit her lip. His eyes changed in an instant to an intense hunger. "Oh." Still holding her hand, he used his other to rip away the sheet exposing the rest of her. His eyes met her soft supple skin, covered in his kisses from the night before. She blushed even more as goosebumps erupted on her skin, his gaze was electrifying. That's when she noticed the tent growing in his pants as his eyes ate her up.

"Well?" she swallowed nervously.

"You are so beautiful." In one swift motion his pants were off and he was climbing on top of her, his lips descending upon her neck. "So Beautiful." He murmured between open mouthed kisses along her sensitive skin. Rey squirmed under him her breath lost somewhere between his warm mouth and his hands on her body. His knee found its way between her legs pushing her thighs apart, her center coming in firm contact with his muscular thigh. A whimper left her lips as she bucked her hips, grinding her wet cunt on his thigh. She angled herself just right, the pressure on her clit growing. Bens erection twitched against her hip and her hands reached down grabbing onto it firmly. He moaned into her neck, rocking his hips into her hand. The sensation of her wetness on his leg and her slender fingers pumping his cock, he could never tire of her. she leaned her head into his, her breathing shallow and filled with soft whines.

"Fuck me." Those two simple words from her sinful mouth and all self-control was lost on him. he leaned back grabbing her thighs, pushing them aside and hooking one of her knees over his shoulder. Her hands slipped from his cock and moved to his torso, letting her fingers leave trails of fire over his scared skin. He watched her face as he positioned himself at her entrance. Slowly he eased in and her eyes drooped, head lolling back. A primal growl resonated from his chest once he bottomed out and Rey moaned, her nails piercing his biceps.

"So, fucking perfect." He pulled his backs and snapped into her; he took pleasure in watching her breasts jiggle from the thrust. Another thrust, another sensual moan from Rey. He leaned down, her one leg still over his shoulder giving him a deeper angle into her. She cried out as he began pounding into her, hitting all the right spots.

"Ben!" Her hands reached up to touch him, but he grabbed her wrists pinning them beside her head. He liked watching her squirm. "Fucking hell!" she narrowed her eyes at him but there was a deviant smile on her lips. He winked before smashing his lips against hers, eating that smile up. he sucked her bottom lip into his mouth groaning as Rey started to raise her hips against his. So wet and tight, he began fucking her with such a ferocity. The most heavenly sounds filled his ears. She was calling his name and moaning, begging him to make her cum. A hand left her wrist to grab the nape of her neck, forcing her to look up at him, her eyes already glazing over.

"Cum for me, darling." He saw her eyes roll back that instant, her thighs were shaking, and her core tightened around him. Ben continued to fuck her through it, drawing it out. As she came down, her free hand reached up touching his lips. Her own were moving but no sound was coming out. He knew what she was trying to say. I love you.

That was his undoing. His heart burst at the same time. He shouted as he came, filling her with his sticky load. Her fingertips were still resting against his lips, so he kissed them. The post orgasm bliss was taking both of them over. He flopped onto her, catching his breath as her fingers roamed over his back/ meanwhile he scattered lazy kisses across her collarbone.

"Ben?" her hands nudged his shoulders

"Hmmm?" he huffed and slid his arms under her squeezing her tight. He was perfectly content to stay here just like this.

"Your laying on me."

"Mhm." He nuzzled the base of her neck, his breath fanning across her warm skin.

"Your crushing me." She giggled and nudged him again.

He groaned and rolled off her to lay at her side, he let his arm drape over her abdomen and his head returned to the crook of her next. Ben very much enjoyed having her close like this. She sighed with a content smile as her fingers combed through his hair. He called her beautiful, but she thought he was the more so. No one ever saw this side of him, when he was relaxed and smiling and sweet. He was gorgeous enough to have any woman in the world, but he wanted her. He loved her.

Xxx

Eventually they got out of bed, after many more rounds of mind-blowing sex. He still wanted to take her out, even if it was much later in the day, they would go get dinner at least. Getting dressed in the same space as each other proved difficult, ben couldn't keep his hands off her. Never again would he let her slip away.

Finally they left the apartment, the imprint of the dresser handle still prominent on her back from their activates in the closet. It was like a spark had been ignited between them. Rey learned that life was too short not to act on your feelings. She never knew when the next shirt storm would hit so it was decided to use as much time as she could with Ben.

Instead of going to his car they ended up in the lobby. She froze seeing the bustling street of downtown New York. Last time they went out it was late and not many people were around. Was she ready for the stares? Ben squeezed her hand bringing her back to reality.

"Do you trust me?" he looked at her with such love and fondness. She didn't even have to think of an answer.

"Yes."

His smile grew and he wrapped an arm around her leading them to the doors. She leaned into him, his arms felt like a shield, protecting her from everything. When the doors opened the sounds of the city filled her ears. That's when a realization hit her. She didn't want to live here forever. After graduation she wanted to live somewhere less busy. A fleeting image crossed her mind of her and Ben in a nice house in a quiet suburb. She shook her head ignoring it.

They only got a few looks but she found them easy to ignore with Ben smiling and talking to her as they walked. He was her world and she was is. Nothing else around them mattered.

"So where are we going?" she asked for the fifth time and he rolled his eyes ignoring her. He wasn't going to tell her. It must not be somewhere fancy because neither of them were dressed up. Or so she thought. They came to a stop in front of a high-end dress store. She looked up at him with confusion.

"I wasn't lying when I said I was going to change the brand of the company."

She laughed. "So you are going into fashion?"

He tugged on her hand pulling her to the entrance. "No, but you need a dress."

"For what?" she followed behind him. her breath was taken away once inside. Beautiful gowns were everywhere. Rey secretly craved to try them all on.

"For my first charity ball next week. Unless you aren't up for it…" his gaze faltered.

"That's amazing Ben!" she leaned up on her toes pressing a kiss to his check. "I would be so honored to attend."

"Lets get you a gown then."

The next hour was spent trying on dress after dress while ben sat in a lounge chair drink in hand. Each time she came out his heart dropped. She was gorgeous. The bruising from the kidnapping had almost faded but he could see his bites on her skin. Good thing he reserved the entire showroom for just them, didn't want anyone seeing those. At one point she came out in an ivory satin ball gown, it looked like a wedding dress. His mind instantly drifted to the black box hiding in his tie drawer.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" she blushed and hugged her arms to her chest.

His Adams apple bobbed nervously. "Because you look absolutely amazing and I love you."

"You don't think its too wedding-ish?" she spun around watching the gown fan out around her. As cliché as it sounded, she felt like a princess. Plus, it had pockets hidden in the pleats.

"Maybe try on a few more." He cleared his throat and swallowed the rest of his drink. Way too soon to fantasize about a marriage. She nodded and looked down; he saw the look in her eye. She loved that dress. Rey gathered the skirts and retreated back into the fitting room. The next dress she came out in made him choke on his own saliva. She looked stunning in the low back dark red velvet dress.

"Holy fuck." He shifted awkwardly in his seat unable control what was happening in his pants.

She smirked and walked up to him a sultry sway in her hips. "Like what you see?"

"Most definitely." He let his eyes roam over her freely. If it weren't for the setting, they were in he would fuck here right here in front of all these mirrors so she could see how divine she looked. She winked at him and his fingers tightened, he wanted to grab her and pull him into his lap and-

"Have you made a decision?" the designer spoke up from the other side of the room.

"Yes. Ill take this one please." Without breaking eye contact she leaned over him her hands sliding up his thighs. Ben held his breath unsure what game she was playing. Her hand slipped into his pocket and she pulled back with his wallet in her hand. Still staring him down she pulled out his card and held it out to the designer who took it before retreating. For some reason unknown to him, her doing that only turned him on so much more.

He rose from his seat grabbing her by the waist, yanking her body against his. She gasped feeling his hard length press against her abdomen. "We might have to skip dinner and go straight to desert." His voice was a low rumble. When the designer walked back in he let go and dropped back down into the chair.

Blushing Rey took back the card and gave ben his wallet before retreating to the fitting room. When she was gone Ben stood up and walked to the rack of dresses his eyes lingering on the ivory one.

"I need you to charge me for one more." He said to the designer.

Xxx

They left the dress shop and even though he wanted nothing more than to take Rey home and fuck her all night, he did promise her a dinner date. It was darker now that the sun was setting, and he held her tighter to his side. She leaned her head on his shoulder as they walked to the restaurant. At dinner they talked and talked, like they were meeting for the first time. Rey asked about his army buddies and he told her. She learned so much more about him that night and it only made her that much more madly in love with him. They shared laughs and stories, swapping their dreams and hopes. He learned that Rey was afraid of the ocean but loved swimming. He was already planning a honeymoon in his head as she talked. Too soon to think about that but he couldn't help himself. The night went on and they kept talking and sharing lovestruck glances. And never once did he let go of her hand.