His touches feel different through the bond, like she's feeling them somewhere deeper inside of herself, and not just on her skin. It feels a little like he's touching her everywhere, all at once, and she lets out a shuddering breath as he speaks against her wet skin.

Sometimes it makes her want to cry, how sweet he can be. Ben Solo can be so thoughtful, so kind, and it breaks her heart that these qualities weren't the ones encouraged and nurtured in him. Of course, she's a little biased, because she knows that he wouldn't be nearly as sweet with anyone that wasn't her, but this only makes her cherish him even more.

Her eyes widen slightly when he sinks to his knees, but her expression holds nothing but fondness by the time he looks up at her. She cups his cheek, thumbing under his eye before smoothing his hair back from his face.

With him on his knees for her, she thinks she knows what it feels like to be worshipped. "I think you'd have a little more success this time," she tells him, smiling as her fingers trail along the curve of his jaw.

"I'll tell you a secret, Ben." Rey squeezes his hand where it still rests on her hip, and then slides her hand along his strong forearm while the other grips the back of his neck. "I always want to be with you."