In An Alternate Galaxy: A Collection of Star Wars Oneshots

Dancing in the Rain

A/N: More Damerey fluff (*//u//*) #sorrynotsorry

ALSO... this takes place sometime between TLJ and TROS so it might not be technically accurate to the storyline but hey, the movies aren't even accurate to each other so give me grace pls ;) :)) also also, the picture is not accurate to how I'm depicting our beloved crew but it still gives a great idea and I want to give credit where credit is due!

Rey woke to a muffled, horrendous, rumbling noise that seemed to shake the walls. She jolted upright, heart pounding. There are no alarms going off... she cautiously rolled out of her cot, lightsaber already in her hand. She breathed deeply and slowly, trying to calm her nerves. The noise continued, now lightening. Still no alarms... had the base been taken over? Was General Leia in captivity? Poe! She needed to find Poe and make sure he and Finn and Rose were ok!

She slid the door open quietly, using the Force to reach out and sense for danger. Nothing. What was going on? Rey tread silently down the hallway, ears and senses on high-alert. She turned the corner and spotted a window. Outside, the sky was dark and cloudy and... leaking? Rey rushed to the window, hands plastered to the glass. "Is that... water?!" She exclaimed to herself. "Coming... from the sky?!" There was a series of high-pitched beeps behind her. She spun around to face BB-8, who was presently staring at her, head tilted in confusion. "BB-8! There's water! Pouring from the sky! This is an emergency! We have to find Poe!" She dashed off. BB-8 let out a puff of air from a cooling vent that sounded very much like a sigh and rolled exasperatedly after Rey.

Rey reached Poe's door and knocked furiously. The door swung open on its creaky hinges and behind it was a very disheveled, twinkling-eyed pilot. His shirt lacked its usual jacket was unbuttoned low enough to bring uncomfortable heat to Rey's cheeks. Why does this keep happening... she thought remorsefully. Although, she admitted, with Poe it's... different. The direction the thought was headed in brought a new round of blushing.

"Yes, sweetheart?" He asked, a corner of his mouth lifting in a devilish smirk.

"I told you not to call me that," she fussed, but she didn't have time to protest the pet name. "The sky is leaking water and it's getting everywhere and there are these crazy noises that sound like drums and--why are you laughing? Stop laughing! Poe!" Rey stopped, exasperated and utterly confused. Poe looked at her serious face and bit his bottom lip.

"I'm sorry, Rey. I understand your concern, I really do. I--" A chuckle escaped him and he slapped a hand over his mouth. "I've just... I've never seen anyone concerned about--you know what come with me." He snatched her hand and held it tightly, dragging her away from the door and down the hall. "BB, go get Finn and Rose and tell them to leave their shoes inside," he called over his shoulder.

"Poe what are you doing? is it even safe to go outside?" Rey asked worriedly as he led her down the hallway and around corners.

"It's perfectly safe, I promise." He threw a wink over his shoulder and hurried along. Butterflies erupted in Rey's stomach for just a moment, then disappeared. Before she had time to process, she found themselves outside standing in the middle of it all. The water poured on her and around her and soaked her instantaneously. Poe threw his head back, laughing, arms outstretched.

"It's rain, Rey! It happens all the time!" He shouted through the rain. Rain? Rey gasped, blinking as water streamed down her face. She had read about rain, sure, but she had never felt the pure joy that came from standing in a rain shower and feeling it on her bare skin. A chorus of laughing and shouting came from behind her and she whirled around. Finn and Rose were splashing their way to her, kicking up mud as they came. Rey giggled as they wrapped her in a big, wet hug. BB-8 made his way slowly, his sphere-shaped body struggling in the mud. Poe scooped him up and stomped over to them, grinning as all three of them were splattered with mud.

"Not cool, man, not cool!" Finn shouted, kicking back playfully. It didn't take long for the four grown adults to start up an intense mud fight. There was laughing mixed with shocked gasps, then the occasional insult. Mud was everywhere. Finn cursed at Poe as Poe dumped a fistful of mud down Finn's shirt and Rose squealed when Rey jumped in a ginormous puddle, drenching Rose with muddy water. BB-8 had his fun by pulling the occasional sneak attack and squirting mud directly into the victim's mouth.

Time flew by and sunlight eventually began to break through, turning the raindrops into shimmering droplets of light. Rose grabbed Rey's hands and they spun in circles, giggling. As they spun, Rey's hands slipped out of Rose's and she found herself stumbling backwards. Her ankle caught on a washed-out root and she let out a yelp as she tumbled, but she never hit the ground.

Warm, strong hands pulled her to her feet and held her steady. Rey looked up and into the eyes of a very charming, very wet pilot. Poe cracked his signature smirk, but didn't let go of her arms. Rey didn't mind. Behind them, Rose and Finn fist-bumped.

"So, Rey..." his voice was soft and hoarse. "Do you like rain?"

"I do," she murmured, letting her hands slide up his arms to his shoulders. "Not so sure about the mud though," she giggled.

"Fair," Poe said with a chuckle. "Is there... anything else you like?" He whispered it so quietly Rey wasn't sure he had said anything at all except she had watched his lips move. She didn't say anything for a moment, enjoying the uncomfortable wiggling Poe did as he waited for a response. She snickered at how bad he was at trying to play it cool.

"Well, I like all things green..." she said absentmindedly. Poe exhaled exasperatedly.

"You're making this extremely difficult for me," he said. His lips twisted into a pout. Rey smiled as he nonchalantly tucked a wet piece of hair behind her ear. The smile dissolved into butterflies in her stomach as he left his hand there, finger slowly tracing her cheekbone.

"You're cuter when you're uncomfortable," Rey said. The finger froze.

"So you admit I'm cute?"

"I mean, cute is one word, hot is anoth--" Soft, warm lips melded into hers. Surprise sent a pleasant tingle down her spine. Poe's hand now cupped her cheek, the other grasping her arm fervently. Rey let her arms wrap around Poe's neck as his hot breath warmed her skin. Poe leaned into her, kissing with equal passion and gentleness. Rey wound her fingers through his damp curls and she felt him tense, then mold into the loving touch. They drew back slowly, both breathing heavily. Poe leaned his forehead against hers, eyes still closed.

"I can't tell you how long I wanted to do that," Poe finally spoke. His voice was raspy and laden with emotion. Rey smiled, brushing a thumb across his lips. She felt him tremble beneath her fingers.

"I think you almost waited too long," she whispered. Poe smiled against her lips, his rough hand still caressing her cheek.

"I'm never making that mistake again."

a/n: TA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I WROTE A ONESHOT !! I ACTUALLY WROTE !! i wish i could explain how complicated and crazy my life has been lately and I'm hoping you all will forgive me for the inactivity. I love being on here and writing and I love all of you but college is insane you guys and I'm barely keeping my head above the water. Please bear with me because I'm finally on spring break so *hopefully* you'll see more of me in the next week! ALSO, if anyone has requests or an idea that they'd like to see between any ship, pls lmk!! love you jellybeans to death and have a beautiful week !! <3