A/N - Hope you enjoy this short little chapter!

Rey led Ben through the woods towards where the Millenium Falcon was hidden. She was exhausted, her feet throbbed, and all she wanted was to curl up and go to sleep, but she knew they had to keep moving. The moon lit a trail across the forest floor as it crept steadily higher into the night sky.

When they finally made it on board, it took all Rey had to suppress a yawn as she fought against the pull of sleep. She hadn't slept well since she'd last seen Ben, and now that she was with him again she knew that she would sleep peacefully and soundly, and she couldn't wait for it.

Unfortunately, it would need to wait. They needed to get off this planet as soon as possible.

Rey began to walk towards the cockpit, only for Ben to gently grab her by the hand, pulling her back into his arms.

"Wait," He said softly. "I haven't had the chance to do this yet."

Ben cupped her face in his hands, bringing his lips down to meet hers. As she melted into his kiss, she became aware that he was moving her away from the cockpit towards the sleeping compartments.

"What are you doing?" She asked, pulling away from him. "We need to leave, we need to go find Skywalker."

"No, you need to rest," He told her firmly, guiding her backwards through the entrance to the captain's quarters. "The ship is cloaked. We are safe for one more night."

Rey hesitated, before slowly nodding her consent. She turned to examine their lodgings.

She hadn't yet been in the captain's quarters, preferring to be in the pilot's seat at all times, though Poe had spoken highly of the Kajak hair-lined bed.

Sure enough, there it was - with enough space for two.

Ben kissed her again, gently lowering her down onto the bed before pacing away.

"What's going to happen, Ben?" She whispered.

"I don't know," He answered honestly.

"Are you going to return to the First Order?"

"After today?" Ben gave a small chuckle. "No, I will not be able to return again."

She stared at him, eyes wide in disbelief.

"But… it's your life."

"You are my life now," He told her. "And I will make sure you stay safe."

A startled breath escaped her as tears sprang to her eyes.

"Ben," she breathed.

He was back before her in a heartbeat, his hand entwined in her hair, his mouth supple yet firm against hers. Her toes curled as his kiss sent waves of heat and yearning crashing through her body. She was trembling, shaking as she hugged him. She lost herself to his incredible touch, scent, and feel.

His presence was overwhelming, and yet so blissfully soothing. His hands were caressing as they slid over her, pushing aside her clothes to brush over her skin.

Rey's trembling increased as she was inundated with swirling emotions. Her mind and body were spinning as he pushed her back onto the bed, his hard body pressing against hers as he came down on top of her.

Rey clutched at him, needing something solid in this spiraling, out of control world. The muscles in his arms were shaking as he enveloped her.

Her fingers entwined in his hair as she held him tighter, fighting back the tears of love and joy that burned in her eyes. His fingers brushed over her cheeks as he pulled back from her.

"Rey…"

"I love you," she whispered.

His eyes sparkled brightly as he pressed his lips to her once more, but the driving hunger in his kiss had been replaced with a gentleness that left her breathless.

"I know."

A/N - Hope you enjoyed!

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~ Elizabeth (FanOfDeliciousFlavour)