A/N: I hope you guys enjoy the next chapter.

Chapter 5

Looking into each other's eyes on the beach, Ben and Rey soaked in all the love that was reflected in them. Rey linked their hands together. Ben couldn't help but remember how she told him that "I did want to take your hand. Ben's hand". Rey recalled the same thing as their fingers were entwined.

They were starting to lean in for another kiss, when suddenly, they realize they were not alone. They looked up to see a porg approaching Ben. When it reached him, it started to climb his body.

"This little creature seems to think I'm its mother", said Ben.

"Well your hair does look like a porg's nest at the moment", replied Rey, pointing her eyes up in a teasing fashion.

"You're the one who messed it up a few moments ago", said Ben. "I thought you were trying to tell me that you're into the messing hair look." Rey just laughed at that.

Ben held the porg gently in his hand. When it reached the edge of his fingertips, the young creature flew away. Rey was impressed with how tender he was being. Kylo Ren wouldn't have shown such kindness.

Ben went back into the water.

"Come on in. The water's fine." he went further into the ocean.

"I can't swim", said Rey. "You don't get to learn that sort of thing when you live on a desert planet for most of your life."

"I can teach you", said Ben. "Let me help you. After all, you're helping me."

Rey got up and entered the water. Ben came closer to her.

"Just so you know, Ben Solo, if I drown, I will never let you forget about it."

"I promise that I will not let you drown."

Taking Rey's hand, he led her farther out. Ben showed Rey the breast stroke and how to paddle in the water. When it came time for Rey to give it a try, Ben used the Force to keep her from drowning. Very quickly, she got the hang of it.

"You're doing great", encouraged Ben.

Rey looked back to see that Ben wasn't doing anything. She was staying afloat all on her own. Ben swam up to her.

"You did well, my young Padawan."

"Thank you, Master", teased Rey. A huge grin appeared on Ben's face. "What?"

"I like the wet look", flirted Ben. "It looks good on you." Rey splashed a wave at him in response. Ben soon did the same. As they splashed each other, they both thought about how this was the most fun either of them had had in a good while.

"I want to call a truce", said Ben.

"You give up?"

"Do you?"

"I could go for a truce", said Rey.

Ben came closer to Rey and pulled her in for a passionate kiss. They savored the smooch as if tasting the finest delicacy in the galaxy.

After pulling away, Rey leaned into Ben's ear.

"Race you", she whispered. Rey swam away in a flash. Ben immediately went after her.