A/N: Star Wars, it's characters and locations are owned by Lucas and Disney. Amara, Serena, the kids (excluding the names Shara, Han, and Obi) Malik and Delena are names I came up with.
The beeping of a very familiar droid and the laughter of a small child broke me out of my thoughts as I continued taking inventory of parts.
"Hey, BB-8, what brings you out here? You're missing a great party from what I saw." Beeping back at me, I climbed down to where he and my little girl sat.
"You have something for me?" Turning, the droid rolled outside. Setting down my data-pad, I followed him with Shara until we reached the droids repair shop, where I was greeted by a few droids I had fixed when I got here. Even Rey and Finn were there, a cupcake sitting on one of the tables and some music from Yavin 4 playing in the background.
"BB-8, along with Finn and I, decided to throw you a small party," Rey said, letting go of Finn's hand to hug me.
"Aww, you guys are the best." I let go of Rey as BB-8 beeped in happiness and Shara turned to hug me. "Happy birthday mommy!" She smiled up at me.
"Thanks sweetheart -" I started until a new voice interrupted. "BB-8, so this is where you went." Shara let go of me so she could see who the visitor was. "Hey," noticing me and the other three organic life forms, he continued, " you four missed a great party!" Of course, he was super intoxicated. The droid beeped at him and went over by my feet.
"What's up with you?" He asked, coming over by the five of us and crouching to the droids level. Picking the cupcake from its spot,and grabbing Shara's hand with the other, I thanked everyone a good night. Finn handed Shara a small package as both he and Rey also wished us a good night.
"No good night for me? I'm hurt Amara." He put his hand over his heart and faked it to be hurt.
"By the maker Poe, you're the one who's hurt?!" I couldn't hold it in any longer; pretending everything was just as it was before Calliope arrived six months ago.
"Woah, sweetheart, what's the matter?" He asked, standing up and facing me.
"Poe, man, it was her birthday." Finn replied,wrapping an arm around Rey's waist. All the other droids had left, leaving me, Finn, Rey,Poe, and BB-8 alone.
" By the maker, Amara, I'm sorry I forgot, I was-"
" How long have we been friends Poe?" I cut him off.
"Could we not do this?Especially in front of the brat." He groaned in annoyance. Looking down at Shara, I could see her eyes starting to water.
"My daughter is no brat, Poe. We've known each other for twenty years, so why her?"
" Amara, you're upset,so please, just don't bring her into this."
" Damned right I will. Ever since she came here, you forgot your promise!" I shot back.
" You're jealous. Every time I went out with a girl, you were jealous."
"Poe, I suggest you calm yourself before you cross that line and you won't be able to go back." Finn warned.
"No, I think she should hear what I have to say. You've always been jealous of all those pretty girls I went out with back home. So you want to know why her? Because she's what every guy on base wants; she's nicer than you, and not to mention she's easier to talk to. How I wish you two weren't here right now. I've clearly made the mistake of being you and that brat's friend."
" You don't mean that Poe." Rey said.
"Damn right I do. Every. Single. Word."
"Be careful what you wish for Dameron." Looking him in the eyes, ignoring the tears escaping my eyes. "It just might come true." If that's the way he felt, fine. I'd take the option to leave D'Qar and try to forget him. I let BB-8 lead me and Shara to our room as Finn and Rey gave Poe an earful.
