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Chapter 20
Ben was out cold. Rey woke up and relived the last 24 hours. Her heart raced and then calmed down when she saw Ben's arm across her middle. They made it out of Snoke's ship in the Falcon. Ben and her were ready to end it all once they saw that they would be surrounded. They would be one with the force. It was not the case; his parents came and rescued them.
They must have slept for hours. "Ben." She whispered gently. He frowned and then spoke in a rasp.
"I thought we would die. I'm sorry for taking you there." He said with his eyes closed.
She kissed the side of his neck. "Ben, what would have happened if I died?"
Ben opened his eyes, "I would have turned to darkness. I would have found a way to bring you back to me or join you." He was honest to a fault.
Rey kissed his plump lips. "I love you." She said clearly. "I wanted you to know."
Ben smiled at her. "I love you too." He said with earnestness.
They stayed staring at each other for what seemed like a very long time. "It appears that we are landing." Rey said quickly.
They wore the same clothes. They must have looked frightful. "We have to find my parents." Ben said and he offered his hand to her. They made their way to the main conference room. Leia sat surrounded by the other leaders. She looked up and had only eyes for her child.
"Ben." She said and stood up. "How are you feeling Bennie?" She whispered gently.
"I'm fine mom. Where is dad?" He asked immediately.
Leia frowned a bit, "He is with Poe. Your father is showing him different routes to capture the First Order generals."
It was Ben's turn to frown, "I see."
The older woman placed a hand on Ben's chest, "it is not like that Ben. Your father is not running off. He is staying on planet with me."
Rey could tell that Ben was not convinced of that. She remained quiet when Ben asked where were they headed. Leia wore the biggest smile she'd seen since Ben defected from the First Order. "Chandrila."
"Is it going to be the Capital of the Republic once more?" He asked with a mask of indifference. Rey could tell that he was happy to be back.
Rey knew he was enjoyed being in his home planet. He had good memories of the place.
"You will lead the senate once more." Ben continued as they prepared for landing.
Leia nodded, "they will have to elect leaders."
Ben sighed and offered his arm as they descended from the ship.
Rey followed them. She was not ready for the crowds outside. There were men, women and aliens from many planets waiting for Leia. She was not surprised when the crowds chanted for them. "Princess Leia. Prince Ben."
Leia waved and smiled. She was a little surprised when Ben waved as well. He did not smile but nodded and thanked people around him as did his mother.
Rey stayed back a bit. She was surprised when Han caught up to her. "Leia taught him to wave and smile when he was a toddler. Don't think less of him for it."
Rey shook her head. "It's fine kid. They're complicated people but they need us."
She smiled at Han. The man always knew how to boost her. "What happens next?"
Han walked alongside her. "We rebuild. Leia will call for meetings with delegates and they will choose a Senate. Leia will most likely preside. The rogue members of the First Order will be captured. There will be more missions and it's all so that your children will not have to grow up like you did or worse; like Leia and I did."
Rey quieted and walked with Han. They reached an old building. Ben pulled her aside. "These are the Senate Headquarters." He whispered on the side.
"What are we doing here?" She thought.
He rubbed her hand, "waiting for transport home. Mom has to arrange living quarters for the fleet and start funeral and memorial arrangements for the fallen."
"Rey, your friend Paige..." He looked sad for her.
Rey felt bad for Rose. Paige was a nice girl. She was a good roommate and sometimes friend.
The general discussed arrangements. Poe was to be on mission. Finn volunteered as did Rose. Rey felt sad to not see her friends but happy that they were fine. Han reassured her that they would be back soon as the teams would have to rotate schedules.
Rey was exhausted when the impromptu meetings concluded. The Republic officials filed out of the room one by one. "We need to find you a place to sleep." Leia said gently.
"She goes with me." Ben took her hand. Rey nodded.
Han rolled his eyes, "we're not taking her away Ben. Your mother and I are quite happy with you and Rey."
She blushed but Ben frowned. "Where are we staying?"
Rey could tell that Han and Leia were anxious. This must be new territory with their newly reconciled son. She was just as anxious and uncomfortable. The only one who seemed at ease was Ben. She reached out to him and found that was not putting up a front. There was no deception. Rey could feel the simplicity of his emotions. He loved Rey and therefore she should be with him.
Leia tried to sound as much at ease as possible. "Our apartments. They were enclosed when The First Order forced the Senate out of Chandrila."
"Rey and I need our own space." Ben said while avoiding eye contact with his parents. Rey opted for the same strategy and found a panel on the left of Han fascinating.
It was Leia who salvaged the awkward situation. "Of course. We will condition quarters within the same building. Maybe on the floors below or above ours."
Ben agreed on the spot. They wandered around the building; Ben told her about the rooms they visited until Han found them again.
"All set." The older man said. "Your mother has a meeting. Let me show you to your place."
Ben gave her a look, "And so it begins."
Han's shoulders tensed when he noticed Ben's look. "It is not like that. It will be different this time." The older man said confidently.
"We will not be here to see the disintegration that will happen in a few months." He thought. Rey frowned but remained quiet and focused on the door in front of her. "4C" It read.
"These will be your quarters. Your mother and I will be in 3C." Han continued.
"The old apartment then." Ben replied as they made their way inside. Rey was taken aback when she saw the place. It was beautiful and clean and sunny. There was a view of the parks and pools around the building. It was breathtaking.
Rey walked around. They had two rooms, a living room, a fresher and there was big window with a sort of seating space. Rey would have to ask Ben about it. It was furnished. She went into what appeared to be the main bedroom and opened the closets and drawers. There were clothes for her and Ben.
He jumped into bed and patted the space next to him. Rey smiled a little shyly but joined him nonetheless. He smiled, a genuine one, not one of his little smirks or quirky mouth things. "We will not stay here long sweetheart just enough to get credits and get away from here."
Rey frowned and nuzzled his chest. "Let's stay for a bit longer. I want to see Finn and Poe again." She sensed annoyance when Poe's name came up.
"I have a good feeling about this place." She said as she tried to count his moles once more. She gave up when Ben decided that he wanted to kiss her throat and found her pants bothersome.
"I want you." His eyes were filled with desire. Rey mirrored his need and helped him get out of his pants too. They were naked from the waist down. Ben played with her underwear and then circled her button. Rey felt herself become wetter when he moaned and pinched her thigh. He wanted inside and she knew it. Rey sat up and undid her top. He kissed her mouth and lifted his arms so she could pull his shirt off. They were skin to skin once more. Rey smiled and caressed his hair. Ben pushed her to the bed and touched her folds. He fingered her and made her feel on fire. She was hot, sweaty and her legs felt tingly. She needed friction on her center and used her fingers to roll over her button.
Ben grabbed her breasts and squeezed them almost painfully but Rey did not care. She wanted him to pound into her. Ben did; he mounted her and took her hard. Rey's legs wrapped around his waist as her toes curled with pleasure. She met him thrust by thrust and loved when he whispered how good she felt around him. Rey grabbed his face and pulled him in for a kiss. She bit his lips when she came. Ben moaned and spilled into her quickly.