Serendipity (Poe Dameron Fanfic)

17. Running

I stood staring out of a winder, watching the landscape from behind the glass. The First Order was so close to us and we were running out of time. There wasn't much to do about it either. Our options were running out quickly. I had an unsettling feeling in my stomach. I was one of the few left from Blue Squadron. Most of them had been in the hangers when it had been blown up. Luckily, Jessika was on a mission but Tallie had died in the hangers with too many others. I hated that I wasn't there with them but I was lucky I was still able to fight. I had a lot of people relying on me.

I felt a presence coming up to me and I turned, seeing Poe coming up to me. He gently took my hand in his, squeezing it softly for some comfort. I squeezed back, pulling him closer.

"Do you want to go somewhere quieter and more private?" Poe murmured in my ear. "I need to talk to you."

I searched his face, seeing if I could read him in any way. "Yeah, sure. Let's go before we're needed."

Poe and I moved down the hallways quickly, our hands brushing as we moved. We found a deserted hallway and ducked into an entryway. Poe didn't say anything before he hugged me tightly, pushing me against the wall. I hugged him back as he held me tightly.

"Are you okay, love?" I asked quietly.

He nodded against my shoulder. "Now that you're here, I am. That's what I wanted to talk about."

"What about that?" I asked.

Poe pulled away slightly to look me in the eye. "I can't be without you, Naaraa. I need you here, by my side. I want us to be together, as a couple. I know we're attracted to each other and I know we're good together. Please, Naaraa, I can't be without you."

I placed my hand on his cheek. Poe was a good man, if stubborn, and I truly did love him. Standing there in his arms made me realize I wanted him too. So I nodded. "Yes, Poe, I want to be with you too. I had time to think while away with Rey and I know we've got this thing that's undeniable. So yes, let's be a couple. Right here, right now. We don't know what the future holds for us so might as well make the most of it, right?"

Poe grinned. "Of course. That's how I live life."

I rolled my eyes. "No, you're reckless, stubborn, and a pain in everybody's ass."

Poe laughed and looked deeply in my eyes. It seemed we had the same thought because at the same time, we leaned in. Our lips met and it felt like the most magical thing I had ever experienced. I was a Jedi and could lift things with a wave of my hand but that kiss felt like an explosion of emotion. Like it was always met to happen.

We pulled away and I gently held Poe's face in my hands as he gripped my waist. I stared into his eyes, my head going a million different directions. The man in my arms was a reckless and stubborn man. Part of me feared that he was going to kill himself one of these days and I would be left without the man I was beginning to love. 

"What are you thinking about?" Poe asked. "You've got that look on your face."

I smiled a little. "About you. About how reckless and stupid you are sometimes."

Poe scoffed jokingly. "Me? Reckless? Never. How can you say that about your man?"

I laughed. "You're my man now, are you? And you didn't think to say anything to me about this decision?"

Poe let out a soft snort before looking at me more seriously. "I want to make this more serious, Naaraa. I know we talked about it but I want to be yours. Like exclusively. You mean the world to me and I wouldn't know what to do without you." When I took longer than a second to answer, he added, "Please say yes."

I smiled a little at him. "Yes, I will be your partner. I want things to be serious as well. You're a good man, despite being reckless, and I can see a future with you."

Poe grabbed my face. "Then let me just say that I love you so much."

He kissed me with abandon, like the end of the universe was moments away. I held onto him like there was nothing else to grab. It was the best kiss I ever had. I felt a pull towards Poe that I had never felt before. It was like our hearts were being pulled towards one another and it was only a matter of time before they finally clicked.

We finally pulled away from each other and looked into each other's eyes. Poe was handsome and had the most beautiful eyes in the galaxy. He was the man I was going to marry one day.

Poe smiled softly. "I need to go, love, but I'll be back soon. I promise."

I pulled him into a hug. "I'll see you soon."

We left each other's arms and went separate ways. I felt a tug on my heart but knew he'd be back in my arms in enough time. I watched him go but didn't wait until he disappeared. I had my own stuff to do. I was one of the few, if not the only remaining member, of Blue Squadron and there were some logistic stuff I needed to work out. Luckily, since I wasn't there when the hanger was blown up, my x-wing survived and I could still fly.

I sat in a secluded corner with a monitor in front of me, going through the endless documents I needed to read. It was a long and complicated process but still needed to be done. I loved being a lieutenant but there was so much involved with having that title. It was a blessing and a curse.

I didn't want to spend too much time on documents when the First Order was so close. It didn't feel like I could focus on all that anyways. So I got up to find General Leia. To see if there was anything she needed me to do. I looked up to Leia and thought very highly of her. We were very close as she knew I spent a lot of time around her brother.

I got to the control room, pausing outside. I needed to take a breather before stepping inside. The bridge was filled with people, several of which were looking over maps and talking strategies. I moved to where Leia was standing, silently listening in on her conversation. She was talking strategies with some of the higher ranking officers. I didn't say anything, choosing to listen. Those who listened became wiser. It was something I learned from Luke and something I held close. I had always enjoyed Luke's lessons.

I moved to the window, staring across the landscape in front of us, completely deep in thoughts. There was a lot happening with the First Order following close behind us. I hated we had to live like the way we were, always on the run and always fighting. We were going to stop fighting one day. And that day couldn't come sooner.