The alliance was rolling in with their bombers and flights every few hours to not be tagged. Rey couldn't stand to watch but there wasn't really much else to do. She lost her saber. She lost her teacher. And she's pretty sure she's losing her friends.

Everyday, she wished Leia was here. Couldn't Luke use the Force to pop up? He was making sure to stay out of it all as usual.

She sent Ben her coordinates and he said to give him two days from this planet's time zone. The first day was going by so slowly for her.

The new battalion was coming and with much anxiety, Rey had to watch and welcome it.

Finn grabbed her shoulder, catching her by much surprise. She shook her head, trying to calm herself down.

"Are you alright? You seem pretty on edge today."

She's been biting her nails off, hoping that her plan of Ben will work in their favor.

"Yeah. I'm just hoping it all pays off."

"It will. Don't worry."

He had know idea but she didn't say anything. She never wants to see that distorted look of horror on his face again.

He rubbed her back. "Kylo Ren will go down once and for all."

Her stomach dropped but she still nodded, biting the inside of her cheek to keep her mouth shut.

Rose came up to them but Rey couldn't hear what they were saying. Her mind was fried.

What is she doing?

Rey went back to her room in a panic. Everyone is talking about "burning down the First Order" and she can't stand it.

If she just goes to bed, maybe she can sleep away this tightness in her chest. Her head felt light from all these horrible thoughts.

She started getting ready for bed when she felt it and she smiled when she did. He's the only one that can really understand and calm her down.

"I've-what's wrong?"

His eyes were wide and he was covering his mouth.

Why is he-? Is he blushing?

She just took off her shirt and it was hanging at the end of her arms.

Wait, has he never...seen a woman?

Being a man of his status with those looks, she thought for sure he would have...

Or maybe it's because he's never seen her. That's probably it.

She dropped her shirt and stepped up to him.

"Oh come on, Supreme Leader. Don't tell me this isn't old news to you."

He swallowed reaching behind for something. His hand was flat, probably against a wall, as he turned around.

She knows she's going to see him tomorrow but they may never get this time again with the way the Resistance is behaving.

"I-I'm sorry. I was going to go to bed and then-"

She stepped up to him, pressing herself into his back.

"Yeah, me too."

His breath quickened, feeling her against him.

"Rey. Don't."

She stepped back in a huff, walking around until she could see his face.

"Why not?"

His eyes were shut. He's serious.

"Because we're supposed to be enemies."

Rey slid in front of him, grabbing his face with her hands. His cheeks were hot under her palms.

His hands went after hers immediately to take them away.

"And we aren't, are we?"

His eyes opened just a slit as he shook his head only slightly.

That was enough.

Her arm hooked around the back of his neck, pulling him down to her.

Her mouth fit to his immediately. He was so warm and gentle, pressing his lips to hers just as eagerly.

No, she thought, we're lovers.

She bit his lower lip and he whimpered, pushing back into her. His tongue easily gained access into her mouth, making her dizzy with more want.

His hands dropped to her waist, squeezing her as close as he could to his chest while their lips explored.

His leg scooted in between hers, propping her up on his thigh.

She couldn't breathe. Between the nipping and pushing and thrusting, her mouth couldn't get enough air.

She tore herself away just to hear him groan in annoyance.

Her heart was beating so fast, it made her feel like a little girl with this silly crush.

Ben dipped his head into her neck and placed his hands high above her on the wall.

"You're going to be the death of me," he exhaled.

She smiled, kissing his hair.

"Ben?"

"Yes, love?

"Tomorrow, when you come here, let's just run away," she whispered.

He lifted his head and dropped his arms to take up her hands in his.

"What?"

She shook her head. "I've been thinking about your offer and why I refused. I was going to yes but I didn't want to rule anything. I just wanted you. If we could just run away and leave everything behind-"

She held his face, petting his hair.

When Rey looked at Ben, she had to cut herself off. He wasn't looking at her. His eyes were distant and wet.

"What is it?"

"Would you really want to be with me forever? And..."

He brought a hand up to his mouth again. She figured that's what he does when he gets flustered.

"And what?"

They disconnected before he could answer. And what?

Now it's going to be bothering her what else he was going to say. But she can ask him tomorrow.

You'll stand by my side.

If only she saw what he did on Ach-To, but now she thinks she is starting to.