He was to have a trial in the morning and have his verdict declared by the next morning.

She wasn't allowed to go to his cell until tomorrow.

There were only a couple places to put him. They just locked him in an empty tool room with a guard outside.

He could escape so easily, but he wasn't for her sake. He shouldn't still be on her side.

Her eyes burned into her pillow. Nothing more would come out.

"Rey."

She gasped, facing him, but quickly falling back.

"I know you didn't mean it. I told you it wouldn't work."

"But what about in the morning? They might believe it."

He looked away. "I can only do so much."

She nodded, feeling a headache coming on. "I'll see you tomorrow then."

She turned her back to him. If she kept looking at him, she would burst again.

"Don't you trust me?"

The odds did not seem to be in their favor. He has a plan in mind, doesn't he? She didn't want to ask. Her mind was so filled of betrayal to both sides.

She sat up, wiping away at her cheeks. "I trust you."

There will be hell to pay if they touch him. He doesn't deserve any of it. How could her friends do this to her? She never thought in a million years this would happen. It's all so messed up.

They were having this trial with all the Resistance. The new friends weren't allowed in this. They held it in the biggest conference room they had.

Rey and Finn were requested to stand next to each other in the front.

It was time for it to start. Ben walked in with a guard on either side of him. He still had the cuffs on. If he really wanted to, he could just leave but he was being nice.

Everyone hushed once he walked and stood at his post.

"Ben," she whispered. He looked up at her, locking eyes. Even though she was on the other side of the room, he still heard her.

"Alright, let's get this started. Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, birth name, Ben Solo, is enemy number one. He has devastated, tortured and killed the lives of millions. He personally tortured me, practically killed Finn, and tortured Rey. We're lucky to be here."

Poe's attention turned to Rey for a split second before returning to Ben.

Her eyes flew up to Ben and he was mad. He wasn't looking at her, no, his target was Poe.

"Kylo Ren, you killed your own father, attempted to kill your uncle and mother. I can't believe you're still alive right now. Finn, would you like to say anything that could change the verdict?"

He stepped up.

"He's a pretty terrifying guy. I have to say, when I saw him on Crait, all I wanted to do was kill him. He's a monster. He's taken Rey away for the longest, I can't imagine her stories."

She can only say good things and she will.

"Alright. Rey?"

She stepped up, ready to lay everything out. No. She has to keep the Bond a secret.

"Believe it or not, he's never hurt me. We all do things out of duty and that's what he's done in the best way he could. When he killed Snoke, we fought side by side. He's not who you think he is, if you'd just listen to him. He's just like us."

She gave him a bashful smile. Rey turned back to see if she convinced anyone.

Poe's jaw was dropped. So was Finn's.

"I don't believe this. Did he brainwash you?"

"No! I'm not weak."

Poe shook his head. "No, no you're not..."

"She fell in love with Kylo Ren!"

Rose stood up in the crowd and made her way to the front.

"I can tell. She's wants to save him. You can't save a man like him."

There was a lot of quiet murmuring.

Poe had wide and fearful eyes. "Is this true?"

Rey couldn't take it anymore.

"No I did not fall in love with Kylo Ren! He is not Kylo Ren. The man you knew is not the same man standing before you. He's Ben Solo. That's the man I fell in love with!"

If only she could run to him and kiss him. He wanted to do the same thing.

Poe was baffled.

"I knew it! I told you Finn! She's been helping Kylo Ren behind our back. Rose found out earlier and you knocked her out. I saw you fraternizing with the enemy!"

"I wasn't fraternizing with the enemy!"

"You sure as hell were locking lips!"

"I was not! And he's not the enemy."

He shook his head. "Of course not. I don't know, maybe we should ask him. Do you think you're the enemy?"

Ben was not amused.

"Because I'm Supreme Leader, I've realized how hard it is to make everyone happy. The Resistance, First Order, Rey... I can't take back what I did. It's done. I can't forgive what I've done either. I was asked by Rey to come here and negotiate the end of this war."

There was silence.

Poe piped up, folding his arms.

"If you aren't lying, could this actually work?"

Ben closed his eyes in dismay. "I'd like to say it would but I'm not so sure myself. The next person under me is General Hux. He has almost as much say as I do and is not easily swayed."

"Huh."

Was Poe believing him? Was anyone believing him?

"Nice story. Take him away. You'll be dealt with in the morning."

Rey stiffened. "What? No!"

She started towards Ben but Finn grabbed her arm.

"Rey."

It's too late. She chose him.

"I'm sorry," she slipped out. He let her go in defeat.

Rey ran to him.

"Ben!"

She reached out to him but a guard stopped her from touching him.

"Ben, I'll come to you."

"It's fine."

He started leaving.

"I do. Love you, I mean."

He looked over his shoulder and winked. "I know."