To whoever that mentioned the Sith accepting love for power and the Jedi avoiding it, I did think of it and it is meshed in the story. In the novelization, Snoke reprimands Kylo for having compassion which madehim weak which in a sense is why he's trying to avoid it. I think Kylo really bases everything on emotions so if his emotions get ahead of his training, he won't prosper as well as he was. (I knowwhat I write may not be accurate occassionallybut it's just some extra fluff for Kylo and Rey :3)
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Rey's POV:

Maybe me avoiding him was for the best. I was on the other side of the wall and heard everything.

Ben began walking back down the hallway. I stayed put. When he turned the corner, I spoke.

"Ben."

He looked over at me then quickly brushed me aside. My breath caught in my throat.

I began walking after him.

"Wait so you yell at me to stop avoiding you and now you're purposefully ignoring me?"

He came to immediate stop. I bumped into his back and he turned around.

He was so close. I balled my hands into fists.

He unexpectedly placed a hand on my neck and dipped his head down onto my shoulder.

"I'm sorry. I should've never done this."

His breath went down my chest and his lips hovered over my skin. The temperature of my skin rose rapidly as beads of sweat formed on my forehead. What was I afraid of?

"Why don't you teach me something?" I spit out.

He looked up at me and for some reason I stared at his lips.

"I'll teach you how to hide your Force energy tomorrow."

The next day was harder than the last.

"Nope, I can still feel it."

"Ben, can I please take a break?"

"No."

I groaned and kept trying. I can't let go of him. Not yet.

"Excellent."

I looked up.

"I can't feel the Force around you at all. When you have a purpose, you suppress it, helping you hide your energy."

I looked down to hide my expression when I realizedhewas my purpose.

He gave me a hand up and I looked in his eyes.

His eyes were soft with a hint danger behind them. I could tell he was hiding right now. I couldn't feel his energy.

"Ben?"

He still had my hand locked in his against his chest.

"Yes?"

I was embarrassed to say it but I had to. "I want to strengthen our connection."

His eyes got wide but he quickly looked away.

"Okay."

He sat down on the ground and gestured for me to sit as well.

I began to lower myself but instead he pulled me to him.

"Uh! Kylo!"

"Quiet."

I adjusted myself around him so I didn't feel so awkward.

My butt hit the floor but I kept my legs around his hips.

"Give me your hands."

I did as I was told.

His chest went in and out against mine as he locked his fingers to my small hands.

"Close your eyes and release all your energy. As you do so, pull into mine and I will do the same to you."

I closed my eyes trying to figure out what he was saying. Focusing on the Force, I did push out all my energy, searching for his.

So much exertion and will was required to do this. My body was shaking. I felt his energy. It was so dark and demeaning but helda glint of confliction. I pulled back, afraid. He wasreaching out to me.I never fully trusted him. I thought of the interrogation
/room and how I didn't want to look at him.

I can't losemy concentration.I wanted this to work. If he recognized my feelings more, he might have a chance ofcoming back.I had to let him in.Find a purpose. My mind cleared.

The wall broke and the Force buzzed through my body, intertwiningwith his as it went. I didn't think I had this power.

My breaths came out short and ragged,I was so tired.

His breathing was just as hard. I felt him wrap his arms around me, holding me closer into him. His head dipped into my neck but I was too tired to care. In some strange way, I felt at home.

Kylo's POV:

She didn't leave my side except for at night. It just made it that much harder to try to ignore what I actually felt especially since now we were both in tune with the For ce Bond. I was hopeless around her.

Snoke called me up one day.

I stood before him, leavingRey behind the door.

"So the girl has gotten stronger. Has she made a decision?"

"No. But she does have a lot of faith in me. Perhaps that'll sway her."

He sat back and pondered on his thoughts.

"Hm, you may be able to use those feelings against her.I suppose I can give you an extension."

How long is my deadline anyway?

"I'll add two weeks on top of your four."

Six weeks. I had six weeks to convert Rey to the dark side or at least join the First Order.

I thanked him and bowed again before leaving.

"Commander?"

I spun around. An officer held a paper out to me. "It's another uproar, this time it cannot be tamed."

"How'd it begin?"

The officer gulped. "The rumor that Luke Skywalker is back."

Rey was standing behind me. I knew what I was going to do but did she? I wasn't sure if I should bring her along.

I turned to her, the officer still there.

"Rey?"

"Yes?"

"How would you like to go on an official mission with the Commander of the First Order?"

She looked at the paper then back at me.

"Sure."

I smiled, handing the paper back to the officer.

"Ready my command shuttle. Get ships ready for a fight and alert Captain Phasma to also ready some of her men. It's going to be a tight ride."

"Yes sir!"

The officer scurried off.