Chapter 4

The next morning, Rey woke up to a bright sun shining in the hut's window. She didn't remember falling asleep. She deduced that Ben probably covered up with the blanket. There was no sign of Ben. As she slowly walked outside, she couldn't help notice how beautiful a morning it truly was. All those years of living on the desert planet, Jakku, didn't give Rey as much pleasure to see such lovely dawns.

Rey looked down the cliff to see Ben step out of the water. He was shirtless with black pants just like during one of their Force bonds. Rey went down to approach Ben as he sat on the sand. Ben sensed her presence.

"Good morning", said Rey.

"Good morning", replied Ben as he turned to flash her a smile.

"Would you mind if I joined you?"

"By all means."

"Thank you", answered Rey as she sat beside him. The sand felt warm under them.

"Thank you", said Ben after a moment of silence.

"For what?"

"For saving me. You never gave up on the notion that I could turn back to the light. After everything I have done you still want to help me. I truly don't deserve you caring for me like this, Rey."

"I not done saving you, Ben Solo", said Rey with a reassuring look on her face. "I will never give up on you. After saving me, some turns deserve others."

Ben remembered Snoke's throne room. It just pained him to watch Rey being tortured like that. His only regret, looking back on that time, was trying to get Rey to join him in leading the First Order.

"I would do the same for you", said Ben. Rey rested her head on his shoulder. Ben slowly wrapped an arm around her. Real peace was felt in this moment. Suddenly, Ben noticed Rey was glancing on his bare chest.

See something you like?

"You think too highly of yourself", teased Rey.

I think very highly of a certain girl named Rey.

Rey felt herself starting to blush. Ben looked at her and decided that this time he was going to make the first move. His lips met hers for a kiss even more passionate than the night before. Rey felt her heart fluttering as they fell back on the sand. She used some Force energy to put her on top of him. They were now engaged in a different kind of battle. One that Rey was determined to not let Ben win. Ben was just as determined to win. Rey had to admit to herself that this made things more exciting.

In the end they decided to call it a draw as they laid on the beach and just enjoyed each other's company. During this time on Ahch-To, they were determined to make the most of their time before facing the world again. Of coarse, there was still some work to be done. Ben remembered how he found this scavenger who resisted his Force powers to be so fascinating. He never imagined that they would be in this position together.

In a way, I was fascinated with you too. From the moment you took off that mask and let me see the human side of Kylo Ren.

Ben smiled again.

I'm glad you're here with me.

Me too.

A/N: More on the way soon.