Poe became the next General. Maybe with him in charge, she can talk to him about Ben. Leia, might not have been able to coerce everyone because that was her son but Poe has no personal connections so it could work. He had a meeting discussing the tragedy of losing Leia and how they will move forward. The new resolve was definitely more violent and terrifying than what was originally planned.

A girl named Rose stood, arguing that this form of aggression was wrong, that we will lose more people than what we have that way.

"The First Order has taken out too many of us. I've gotten word that the new Supreme Leader is Kylo Ren and if that is true, we are all doomed."

"You're wrong Poe! The more we fight with hatred, the more people we lose. We need save people with conviction and compassion."

Poe pinched the bridge of his nose. Maybe his new job isn't doing to well for him.

"We'll discuss this later."

Rey looked over at Rose, and made her way over to her.

"Hey, Rose, um I like what you said. I believe in it."

"Oh. Hey you're the girl who fought along side Finn right?"

Rey looked down bashfully. "Um, yeah. I guess you could say that."

Rose smiled. "If it wasn't for you, he wouldn't be here today. Kylo Ren could've killed you both."

Rose leaned in closer to her and spoke in a whisper. "You also saved his life. Not everyone has good intentions. Watch where you step."

She walked away, leaving Rey to her thoughts.

Thank goodness for the Force that night. She was having so much doubt and was being flooded with her own thoughts, she needed some comfort. Except, once again, Ben was asleep before her. She crawled into the space next to him, feeling his heat. The Resistance was so small now that she got her own bunker to herself. It was just them two in here.

He breathing pretty heavily. Good, he's sleeping. She left that one inch as usual but for some reason, tonight, it didn't feel right.

What if she just... Her hand touched his back. He was so warm. She slid it over his waist, pressing her forehead to his back. If only it was like this all the time.

No more anything keeping them apart. Why didn't she say yes?!

He turned around, wrapping his arm around her and pulling her closer.

She gasped, trying to keep a distance. Her heart was pounding loud enough for him to hear.

"Is this alright?"

"N-no it's fine. I just didn't know you were awake."

"I'm always awake when you do this."

"Oh."

She covered her mouth with her hands as his arms enveloped her into him. She couldn't stand the embarrassment. If he didn't like it, he would've told her or jumped away but he stayed...

"Ben?"

He was fast asleep. Maybe the next time they speak, she can apologize for his mother properly. No, he wouldn't want to talk about it. She just wants to see him again. Even though he's holding her right now, it still isn't enough. She wants him, all of him.

"Poe, I was wondering if I could talk to you?"

He was walking fast and Rey had to run to keep up.

"Make it quick."

"Maybe Rose is right. Maybe we're going about this the wrong way."

"That was quick." He started walking away again.

"But you didn't hear what I have to say."

He waved his hand aimlessly in the air. "I don't need to. It's all going to be the same discussion. Pointless."

"Poe we can end this if you'd listen."

He stopped her in her tracks.

"Do you know something about the enemy I don't? 'Cause then I'm all ears."

Only that she has a strong connection to the most powerful man in the galaxy right now.

"No," she answered.

"Okay then. This discussion is over. Corporal.."

Every day that goes by that she didn't take his hand, every day there is more doubt in her decision.