*Bailey's POV*

As we pulled away from our kiss, Kylo held my hand and we walked over to the window where there was a black bench next to it. I adjusted the train on my dress as we sat down. After we sat down for about a minute, Kylo held both of my hands and we stared into each other's eyes for a few seconds while we smiled until Kylo spoke, "Bailey...are you happy here, with me?" "Of course I am, Kylo." I said and Kylo smiled even more.

But then, my smiled faded and I looked at the night sky through the window. Kylo noticed and his smile faded as well. "What is it?" He asked, sounding worried. I turned my head and I looked down, slightly, and said, "If only I could see my family again, just for a moment. I miss them so much." I said, as my eyes were beginning to feel watery. I glanced at Kylo and he looked down, with sympathy in his eyes.

There was a long pause for a minute until Kylo spoke, "Bailey...there's something that I want to tell you." I looked up at Kylo. "What is it?" "I...I've been thinking about this for the last couple of days and I wanted to tell you what I've decided." He said. "What did you decide, Kylo?" I asked. He looked all around the arena room, as if he was checking to make sure no one wasn't around, which there wasn't, and, then, he turned back to me, taking a deep breath, and said, "Bailey, I'm leaving the First Order." My eyes widened and I gasped. I was not expecting Kylo to say that. "What?" I said, in shock. "I'm leaving the First Order so I could live a normal life. On Earth. With you." He said. I was still in complete shock. "Why did you decide this?" I asked.

Kylo took a deep breath and he began explaining. "Because I've been feeling torn apart for so long ever since I've joined the Dark Side. I thought joining the Dark Side would make me stronger and I would finish what my grandfather had started, but it only made me feel terrible. I was a monster that everyone in the galaxy feared when they see me. I killed so many innocent people, including my own father, and I thought it would make me feel proud, to prove that I could resist the Light Side within me, and impress Supreme Leader Snoke, but it made me feel guilty inside.

"Even though I felt betrayed by my own family for not telling me the truth about my grandfather, I've felt torn apart all these years ever since I've met Snoke. I'm sick and tired of his demands and him telling me how my progress is coming along, in a bad way. I think my father was right. Snoke is probably using me for my power and he'll destroy me once he gets what he wants.

"Yet, for so long, Snoke has always told me that love is a weakness and I'd always listened to him." Kylo took a deep breath and he continued, "Then, that warm sensation within me had triggered me. It was something that I have never felt before when I brought you here, Bailey. It was something that changed me. I thought I could fight it and listen to what Snoke has always told me, but I couldn't. It was at that moment when I realized that I had fallen in love with you, Bailey."

"But why did I still do my training when you decided this?" I asked. "That's another thing I wanted to tell you about, Bailey. Originally, Snoke wanted me to bring you to him when your training was completed and he would try to convince you to join the Dark Side. But after we confessed our love to each other, I realized that I couldn't take you to see Snoke. He's unpredictable, Bailey. Even if your training was completed, he could either kill you or turn you into a different person that I wouldn't want you to be. Even you probably wouldn't approve of it. But the main reason why I continued your training these last few days was because it was a way for me to get to know you more and spend more time with you, Bailey." He explained. I blushed and smiled when he said that. "Really?" He nodded.

"I have made up my mind and I've decided to leave the First Order and spend the rest of my normal life on Earth with you, Bailey. Live together. Be part of your family. Get married. Start a family of our own. All of that." Kylo said, as he stood up and he kneeled down on one knee in front of me, holding both of my hands.

"Bailey, I know we've only known each other for a week, but I wanted to let you know that I love you and there's no one like you that I want to be with for the rest of my life. You've changed me, in a good way. You're sweet, kind, caring, and I love the way you laugh and I love your smile. You're also brave and talented as well." He said, as he reached into his pocket and he pulled out a silver ring band. I gasped and covered my mouth with my hand as tears were forming in my eyes. They weren't tears of sadness, anger, or fear. They were tears of happiness. "Bailey, once we get back to Earth, will you spend the rest of my life with me as my wife?" Kylo asked, as he held up the ring.

I thought to myself for a moment. Even though we've been together for a week, I had to admit, there wasn't another man on Earth that was like Kylo. He's so caring, genuine, and helpful. I even got to know him more the last few days. I know what he did in the past was harsh, but I'd forgiven him and he has changed his ways. But most importantly, he loves me and he loves me for who I am.

I finally made my decision. I nodded. "Yes. Yes. Kylo Ren, I will. I do." I answered.

Just as Kylo was about to put the ring on my left ring finger, I stopped him. "Wait, Kylo. We can't let the First Order, especially General Hux, see the ring on my left hand, otherwise, they'll know about us." I explained. Kylo, then, moved the ring away from my finger. "You're right. I forgot about that." He said, as he was about to put the ring back in his pocket, but I stopped him again.

"I have a better idea. Why don't you put the ring on my right ring finger?" I said. "Why?" "To symbolize a promise between us. A promise to remind us that we'll be married together and become husband and wife for the rest of our lives when we get back to Earth. Once we get back, you can place the ring on my left finger." I explained. Kylo smiled even more and said, "Bailey, your words are so beautiful. I think it's a wonderful idea." He, then, put the ring on my right ring finger. "My father gave me this ring before I left to go train as a Jedi. I'm glad it fits on your finger, Bailey." Kylo said. "It's beautiful, Kylo." I said. "A promise is a promise." He added and I smiled even more.

Kylo stood up, while he was still holding my hands, making me stand up with him. He, then, wrapped his arms around me and he picked me up and he twirled me around. I giggled as he set me back down. He put his forehead against mine, while he cupped my face, and said, "Bailey, this is one of the most memorable moments of my life." "Same here, Kylo." I said. He chuckled and said, "I forgot to mention this to you, Bailey. I want to be called by my real name, Ben Solo, when we get back to Earth." "Ben Solo. I like it." I said, softly. Kylo, then, pressed his lips against mine and we kissed, passionately, for about a minute.

As we pulled away from our kiss, Kylo spoke, "Before I forget, Bailey, there's something else that I want to do before we go back to Earth that I've also been thinking about, too, lately." "What is it?" I asked. Kylo took a deep breath and he thought for a second before he answered, "I...I want to go to the Resistance Base...to see General Leia--my mother and ask her for forgiveness." I was surprised to hear that. I was actually glad because it seemed like he hasn't seen his mother for so long after all he's done in the past and he's willing to go see her. "Really? Kylo, that's amazing." I said.

But yet, Kylo was looking down with sadness in his eyes. "But the thing is, Bailey...I can't do it." I definitely wasn't expecting Kylo to say that. "But why, Kylo?" I asked. "Because I have a bad feeling that she won't forgive me after all I've done over the years. I even killed her soulmate, Han. I have a bad feeling that she's ashamed of calling me her 'son'. She probably doesn't love me anymore." He said, as he sat on the bench, covering his face with his hands as he broke down in tears.

I sat down beside him and I put my hand on his shoulder, comforting him. I understood how he felt. But at the same time, I felt that his mother would never shun him or hate him. "Kylo, you don't think that's true, do you?" I asked, calmly, while rubbing his shoulder. "I think so, Bailey." He said, through his hands, sobbing. Then, I, slowly and gently, moved Kylo's gloved hands away from his face and he looked at me, with tears running down his cheeks. "I don't think that's true, Kylo. I'm sure your mother still loves you and she'll be able to forgive you." I said. "Do you really think so, Bailey?" Kylo asked, while wiping his tears. "Of course. Kylo, everyone forgives. I mean, not everyone, like General Hux. But I'm certain that your mother will forgive you and she will always love you no matter what. After all, you're her only child. You're her son. You're Ben Solo." I said.

Kylo wrapped his arms around my waist and he laid his head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arms around his back and I laid my head on his head. "I'm glad that you're in my life, Bailey. You're right. Maybe she will forgive me." He said. "I know she will, Kylo." I said. Kylo lifted his head up, looking at me and he caressed my cheek and he kissed me on the lips for a couple of seconds. "Thank you, Bailey. I feel a lot better." He said, as he petted my hair. "Of course, Kylo." I said.

There was a long pause for a few seconds until I spoke, "So, when do we go to the Resistance Base?" "Tomorrow."