Ben goes quiet and Rey drags her head up to look at him, feeling a flush of warmth when she sees the smile on his face. It's absolutely radiant and Rey feels her own smile stretch in response. Rey has thought he was beautiful since the moment she first saw him, but this is something entirely different. This is resplendent, better than any ocean or lush, green jungle. It's the best thing she's ever seen.

"So that's all it takes to loosen you up, huh?" She's teasing him, but her tone is hopelessly fond. A rush of hope flares through the bond and she reaches out to touch his cheek, thumbing at his swollen bottom lip as her other hand cards through his hair.

"Yes," she murmurs as she leans down to kiss him, clinging to that thread of hope and tumbling right into this new beginning with him. "Yes, Ben, me and you."