Wait - A Reylo Short Story

Wait

Ben sat in the command room alone, he let out a loud yawn as he continued to work. No one was around due to it being early morning and Ben had started his shift early and was left only with the thoughts that plagued his mind. In a few hours Rey would be dressed in white and walking down the isle to someone that wasn't him.

He hated it, he would do anything to be the man standing at the alter. But alas, the galaxy worked in strange ways and even after everything they had been through together, she had chosen Dameron.

Ben has never understood Rey and her fiancées relationship. Dameron constantly wanted to show her off, acting like she was a prize he had won. And Rey, well Rey was so shy when they were together, always avoiding any display of affection. He knew it was probably because she was embarrassed and didn't want to draw attention to herself and yet, deep down it gave him hope that maybe she didn't love Dameron, that she was marrying him because she felt she should be loyal to him. Rey has never had any romantic connection to anyone before Dameron, maybe she was afraid to say no. Maybe she had been to scared to reject Dameron proposal that evening on the falcon, that it would be an insult. Ben felt selfish, he couldn't be more of a dickhead. But he could feel through their precious force bond that Rey didn't love him. And deep down he was certain he was right.

Ben rubbed his eyes before pulling up another map of a first order base, he felt her presence before she entered the room. "Ben?" Her voice was quiet and timid. Ben stood and slowly turned to face her, she had obviously rolled out of bed, her eyes were tired and her hair was wilder than usual. "Everything alright?" Ben asked.

Rey nodded, "Yeah, everything's fine." She said with a smile, "I just wanted to make sure you are okay." She said.

Ben sighed, "I'm fine Rey, just tired that's all." He said. They stood awkwardly, the silence between them causing tension. "So today's the big day." Ben said.

Rey's smile faltered slightly, she was nervous, "Yeah, big day." She replied, "Are you sure you won't be able to be there? I'm sure we could talk to the General and arrange for someone to cover your shift." Rey said, practically begging, her eyes pleading with him. He wanted to say yes, he would do anything for her, he would hand her the galaxy on a silver platter. But seeing her marry another man was something he just couldn't bring himself to watch.

Ben shook his head, "I'm sorry Rey, I wish I could be there." Lies. "But I really have to work."

Rey sighed quietly in defeat, "Okay, maybe you'll be able to make it to the reception." Ben nodded, "Yeah that would be great." He said.

Rey smiled and walked away, leaving Ben alone in the command room.

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In an attempt to avoid the last minute wedding preparations, Ben returned to him and his mother's quarters. He lay on his bed staring up at the ceiling, listening to the sounds of the wedding outside, people chatting, instruments being tuned. Outside it was beautiful, chairs had been set up in rows, flowers lay on the ground outlining to the isle leading up to a beautiful floral arch. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and clear, everything about the day was perfect.

With an angry huff, Ben used the force to slam the window shut, blocking out the joyful chatter. He'd been foolish, why hadn't he told Rey how he felt? Or joined her that day in the throne room. By the time he was even able to understand and comprehend his own feelings he was too late. Poe Dameron has got their first.

He remembered their first date as if it were yesterday, they had gone to a restaurant on the planet the resistance base was, Rey had dressed up for the dinner. He was lost for words when he bumped into her in the corridor, being able to do nothing but stare in wonder and awe at her beauty. Then Dameron has shown up at her side and Ben had watched as they walked down the corridor arm in arm, laughing and chattering as they went. And when they returned later that night he had watched Dameron kiss Rey Goodnight and just like that, the young Solo's heart had broken into a million pieces.