Forever Indebted

I'm so lucky I get to love you

Ben approached a small clearing away from the city, landing in a grassy field near a remote property. The Falcon touched down, shaking a little on the uneven ground. Ben took Reys hand in his and lead her to the ramp, bringing them out onto the vast green field. There was a house in the distance, overlooking a moonlit lake. The darkness dimmed the vibrancy of the area but Rey could tell how stunning it was.

Rey and Ben walked away from the Falcon, weaving their way through an overgrown path. They came to a halt at the front of a beautiful stone house. Ben let go of Reys arm and approached the door, he pushed a few buttons and the automatic door slid up. Rey looked on with wide eyes, "Ben! What're you doing? You can't just barge into someone's house."

Ben laughed at her unease and continued into the house. "Rey, come in." He laughed while extending his hand. She approached wearily, looking down at the cobbled path that leads to the door. "Ben I really don't think we should go in there. It doesn't feel right entering someone else home without them being here or inviting us."

"Well lucky for you we're not intruding. Leia inherited this home from my grandmother and now it seems I've inherited it from Leia. So, come in. Please." Ben extended his hand and she happily took it stepping into the building. She felt her jaw drop, polished marble extended along the floor and up the walls. The interior was extremely spacious and styled perfectly.

Rey watched as the tall man walk the length of the house, floor to ceiling doors lined the marble wall down the left side. Ben pushed the sheer white curtains to the side and started opening all the doors. The doors lead out onto a balcony that wrapped around to the back of the building, overlooking the lake. A cool breeze blew the curtains into the room, Rey giggled as she was entangled in one.

Untwining herself from the curtain she saw Ben standing at the door furthest from her, staring at her. Leaning against the cool marble she met his adoring eyes, he cocked his head to the side as the smile on his face grew larger. Ben couldn't believe the woman in front of him, she was leaning against the marble, hand on her hip and a look in her eyes that screamed love. The moonlight shone beautifully on her face, Ben felt his heart melt.

He walked forward, stopping directly in front of the angle before him. "You're so beautiful." Ben breathed out while reaching a hand up to her cheek, she leant in to his warm palm closing her eyes at his touch. "I'm so lucky I get to love you Rey.

Rey stood on her tip toes, kissing him softly, not wanting to rush this moment. He snaked his arms around her waist, picking her up, her legs wrapping around his torso. Their kiss was oozing with intimacy, not lust. They weren't rushing to rip each other's clothes off, they were surrendering to their love for one another. Ben started walking during the kiss, startling Rey causing her to pull away. She rested her head in the crook of his neck. "I'm so lucky I get to love you too Ben."

Rey and Ben were swimming in the lake, splashing each other and delivering playful kisses to each other's faces. "Come on, I brought a picnic for us." Ben scooped up the small woman and carried her over his shoulder. Rey couldn't contain her laughter. Ben joined in as he plopped her down on a blanket he had laid out earlier. He wrapped a towel around her shoulders before grabbing one for himself.

Rey was staring out at the lake, watching as the sun cast shades for pink and burnt orange across the sky. "It's so beautiful Ben. I cannot thank you enough for bringing me here." Rey waited for him to reply but nothing came. She turned her head to the right expecting to see him there but he was gone. She jumped up, frantically looking around for him.

"Ben? Ben where are you?" Rey ran into the nearby forest, desperately searching for him. "Where are you?! BEN! BEN!" She yelled out into the empty forest, hearing animals scatter at her yells. A cloaked figure stood out in front of Rey causing her to let out a startled sound. Their red lightsaber reflected off the surfaces around them, illuminating their faces. "Remember Palpatine, forever indebted."

Rey shot awake, drawing in a large breath, startling Ben in the process. He shot up next to Rey. "Ben?" She placed a hand on his shoulder, he jumped up, pulling Reys lightsaber to him, igniting it. Rey looked up in fear, meeting the eyes of Kylo Ren. He took a step forward, tightening his grip on the holster of the saber. He raised it a little higher, getting ready to strike. Tears welled in Reys eyes, "Ben?" she said softly. "Ben it's okay. You won't hurt me. It's okay." She reached out again, this time placing her hand over the hand gripping the lightsaber. "It's okay. I'm here."

His eyes softened almost instantly. He looked down at the ignited yellow lightsaber then back to Rey, there were still traces of tears in her eyes. Ben drew in a breath, dropping the saber and stumbling back. Looking at his now empty hands, shaking from the thought of what he could've done. His eyes flicked back and forth until he felt a hand in his.

She didn't say anything , only pulled him back to the bed. Snuggling up to him, laying her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat and feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest. Their hands were still entwined and she gently caressed her thumb over his. Their silence acting as a conversation, both knowing they shouldn't talk about it right now. Ben dozed off for some much needed sleep after the various events of the night but Rey couldn't quiet her mind enough to fall asleep.

She played the events from the night over in her head. How Ben carried her into the bedroom, how he'd been so gently, how she kept giggling because she seemed to be ticklish everywhere, how they looked at each other with so much love. Then her nightmare, reminding her of the life debt she committed to. Then Bens moment. She wasn't sure of what happen or what caused it but she knew he was just as scared as she was.

Glancing up at the peaceful face above her, Rey planted a soft kiss on his chest, "I love you Ben Solo. Nothing will ever change that. We're together now, not alone anymore."

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