The Struggle with the Acceptance of Love

Chapter 3

REY'S POV:

Rey's eyes flickered open, wondering where she was while she took in her surroundings.

Her hair was completely down, she was also out of her tunic and in a white nightgown. Small tubes were connected to her wrists. A dark blanket covered Rey, keeping her warm.

As she breathed, Rey barely realized the small pain on the left side of her stomach.

Rey lifted her hand and gently went over her stomach, feeling the several stitches she has from the surgery. Remembering how she laid on the throne room floor, while she laid on Ben's leg.

Ben!

Her eyes shot open at the thought of him. How he told her she was going to be ok, while he tried to keep her awake while she was struggling to. She also thought about how Ben calmed her by gently running his fingers through her hair..

The slight movement to her right took her out of her thoughts.

Ben lifted his head off her bed, which she had no clue he was right there, 

"Ben?" she say groggily.

His tired eyes slightly widen from Rey's response, almost relieved. 

¨Rey! I.. ¨ Ben fumbled his words, ¨H-how do you feel?¨

Rey took a moment to process what she felt, wanting to say the truth,

¨Alright.. for now. Little pain that's all.¨

Ben nodded his head in response. Rey stared at him a moment longer before looking away.

Before she could think, words tumbled out of her mouth, 

¨Ben I.. I don't want to stay here, but I know that I have to.. don't take it as taking your hand, but as a thank you.. ¨ 

Ben stared at her for a moment longer before nodding his head again,

¨I understand, but.. also know I need to take care of you. I know you may not want me too, but I have to.. ¨

Rey's face flushed from his response, ¨Oh.. ¨ was all she said. Before she can continue, Ben continued,

¨Hux also asked me what to do with the Resistance. ¨

Rey's heart quickened with fear, 

¨ ..I told him to do nothing for now.. ¨

As he finished, he looked up at her, searching for an answer.

Rey sighed happily, ¨Thank you.. ¨ she said quietly.

They stared at one another, taking in each others features. Letting the images burn in their minds forever.

Rey took in how Bens dark lucius hair curled around his face. Waves of it perfectly hanging low, barely skimming his shoulders. The moles on his face completing it, standing out against his scar Rey branded him many moons ago.

Bens dark brown eyes watched her as well.. Rey pondered of what he thought of her.

Did he find me as fascinating as I did of him? Rey asked herself. Endless thoughts roamed through her head..