A/N: this is honestly the most inspired I've felt about any story no joke

He woke up with a groan, he head still in throbbing pain. Poe couldn't see his appearance due to still being imprisoned but he was pretty sure he looked as if he had been run over several times with a carriage.

That's what happens when you're involved in war.

Most days his thoughts wandered to Rey. She hadn't been off his mind since the incident in which he had been captured by The First Order. It was then she realized his true colors, that he wasn't a Jakku merchant boy but in fact a resistance knight for the kingdom of D'Qar.

Even though Jakku was part of D'Qar it was a providence fairly isolated. Not quite stricken by war except for the incident years before, the incident where they went to test out their new weapon. Who in fact was his old childhood friend, Ben.

Poe often remembers the days in which they were just boys, playing with wooden swords and dreaming about the days in which they'll be king and knight. Fighting along each other's sides until the end of their days. Poe went on to become a knight, one of the most respected in the resistance but what he didn't expect was to see Ben on the other side of the war, his face hidden by the mask of a monster.

The thought often guilted him, eating away at his insides. Maybe he could've done something. Maybe Poe could've talked to him more as they grew older, been more of a friend. Because that's when Ren needed him most. A tear traveled it's way down Poe's cheek, and he let it fall, as if it could be wiped away anyway.

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Ben woke up the next morning to Rey gone. Even her little droid wasn't present. Getting up slowly, he spotted a plate next to the stove. Stepping closer, Ben saw it was a small watery bowl of oatmeal and some meat. It wasn't the type of food he was usually used to but it'd have to do.

He wouldn't admit but the fact that she left food for him made him feel appreciative, it was quite a small gesture at that but a nice one as well. Ben took the plate in his arms before walking outside to eat.

The sun was bright and blazing but he didn't seem to care. Bringing the bowl up to his lips, he slurped up at the oatmeal quickly. He must've been hungrier than he had originally believed, the oatmeal settling in his stomach lukewarm.

His fingers went to pick up the meat. It was much like jerky. Heavily dried and seasoned but also hard as rock.

Bringing it up to his mouth, Ben struggled to gnaw at the meat eventually giving up after a few bites.

It was pretty bland anyway but he couldn't help but think the citizens of Jakku would need quite a set of teeth to eat that type of meat. Then he remembered Unkar from last evening, maybe he'd lost his teeth in the process of taking one little bite.

Ben soon walked inside, not knowing what else to do. The place was neat for the most part, looking almost untouched. His eyes wandered to the marks on the wall, the same ones had had noticed days before.

They seemed to have looked the same except for the fact that there were a few more marks than last time he checked. Ben would have to ask Rey about it later. Reaching over he grabbed at the satchel he had used last night.

Putting his hand inside, his fist tightened around the charm of the necklace, it was smooth and cold to the touch. Ben pulled it out, stroking a small finger over it. It was a golden yellow stone flecked with orange that reminded him of the sunsets of Jakku. Those nights where him and Rey would sit outside and just watch as the glaring sun fell into the horizon, as they enjoyed each other's company.

A small smile seemed to have formed on his face before he realized what he was doing. In a frenzy he placed the necklace back into the satchel, soon throwing the bag near the shelf.
Ben couldn't care, he couldn't. It was just a mission and the faster he completed it the faster he'd get out of this sand junkyard.

Shaking his head slightly he reached for the communication device. Picking it up slowly, Ben brought it to his ear.

"Hello?"

"Ren, any news?"

"Not at the moment..."

"Snoke's getting impatient you know?"

He listened as Hux's voice seemed to rise in volume.

"Yes I know."

"Then hurry it up!"

"Okay,okay. I will I promise."

Muttering a few curses under his breath Ben went to tuck the device away.

"Who were you talking to?"

He turned around sharply to find the source of the voice, it was Rey.

"Nobody, j-just talking to myself, easier to cope that way..."

He made his voice low and sad knowing that it'd bring out Rey's sympathies.

"I know how it feels..." she replied, her voice quiet.

The two settled into silence, an understanding thick in the air. It was short lived for it was soon interrupted by Rey.

"I went scavenging this morning."

"I thought I was supposed to go with you?"

"You were at first, but you looked so peaceful and I didn't want to wake you." Rey shrugged.

"You had no problem waking me up days before."

"I thought I may give you a break considering what you did for me last night. T-that locker, it seemed important to you...by the way you were crying yesterday..."

Ben froze. "N-no it's not important to be at all. I-I just remembered something about my family and kind of lost it, you know? That locket means nothing to me."

She narrowed her eyes at him, scanning his face over.

"I see..."

"Y-yeah."

"Well, I'm going into town to get some things. You want to come?"

He shook his head. "I'll stay here, and you know? Maybe make lunch for us, repay the favor."

Rey gave him a closed mouth smile before heading off with the droid who sent him an accusing beep before rolling off.

He breathed a sigh of relief before realizing what he'd said he'd do. Ben knew nothing about cooking.

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!! I honestly wrote this during Creative Writing and Health because  I'm currently in school and I really wanted to update since I felt inspired lol

By the way expect an update for "Fools" later today,most likely after school.