FREE FALLING ━━ p. dameron ✓

forty five

Our group of Resistance members sit on the ground, or lean against their ships. A few special appearances are made by Wedge and Ahsoka.

The Togruta looks out of place. Almost immediately, Rey makes a beeline for the Jedi Master.

I walk over to Poe's black and orange X-wing. I lean against it and Poe pushes me away.

"Watch it. You'll scratch the paint." He says. BB-8 beeps at my feet. Beside him is BB-12. Both droids look up at me expectantly.

"What is it?" I ask, kneeling down.

Do we have to stay here for this? BB-8 asks.

"I would prefer to have to two of you here, but no. You can go and do...whatever it is you want to."

Both BB units beep at me happily before rolling off together.

I walk back over to Poe and sit down on an old crate. "I think BB-8 and BB-12 are dating. Or having sex. Can droids have sex?"

Poe closes his eyes. "I'm going to fill my ears with cotton balls unless you stop talking about droids and...that."

I let out a laugh. "The tough and mighty Poe Dameron can't deal with the word sex? Weren't you a heartthrob before me?" I ask him.

Poe turns around and points his wrench on me. "That," He starts. "Is not relevant."

I snort. "Sure it's not."

Poe opens his mouth to say something else when my mother claps her hands.

Immediately, everyone snaps their attention towards her. She clears her throat before speaking.

"The time is drawing nearer and nearer for us to leave. The Resistance cannot hide forever. As we have seen, they are still terrorizing planets. Right now, to the galaxy, it looks like we've abandoned them. We have to show them that we are still alive. That we are still fighting!" My mom says.

"Our new plan of action is to find a new planet to house the Resistance base. We also need to perform a reconnaissance mission. We need to see what the First Order has been doing, where their new base is. And finally, it is our job to protect the Jedi Master in our presence. She will not fight, but she can protect."

A few murmurs go up in the crowd. I want to yell at the people that Ahsoka has probably done more than they ever will. Instead, I settle for silently fuming.

My mother says a couple other things, but I've zoned out. How can people be upset that Ahsoka isn't fighting? Then it hits me. I've been upset that Rey isn't fighting. Maybe I am a bit hypocritical.

Someone places a hand on my shoulder. I spin around quickly, hand flying to my blaster holster.

Poe holds up both of his hands in mock surrender. "Take it easy there Birdy. You blew my mind yesterday, but don't actually blow it off today."

I roll my eyes. "That's gross Dameron."

Poe smirks. "Ah well. Too bad you're stuck with me." He says. He pulls me towards him and leans down.

"I'm not stuck with you." I laugh while kissing him softly.

We stand like that for a few seconds before someone taps my shoulder. I pull away from Poe quickly, and spin around. Again, my hand flies to my holster.

My mother doesn't even flinch. She stands with her arms crossed. She seems angry.

"Yes mother?" I ask.

"Keep out of each other's mouths for a second and listen. I want you and Poe to be the ones to fly on the reconnaissance mission."

I scoff. "Why?"

"Because the two of you are the best we've got."

"Poe has a problem with being stealthy. He likes to attack, not watch. No offense." I say.

Poe shrugs. "None taken. It's true. I'm not really a reconnaissance flyer. General, you should send Snaps or Jess."

Mom shakes her head. "The pilots would be flying into unfamiliar territory. I'm also expecting a fight, so I have a valid reason to choose Poe. You should try and stay as stealthy as possible, but if worst comes to worst, don't be scared to blow up a few TIEs."

It's silent for a second. Finally, I sigh.

"If Poe flies, I'll fly." I say. I pinch the bridge of my nose, knowing I'm probably going to regret this decision.

"I'm always up for a mission. When do we leave General?" Poe says, rubbing his hands together,

"As soon as possible. You should only be gone for a day or two at most. Go grab your droids and get going." My mother says. She turns on her heel and walks away.

Immediately, Connix is at her side, offering her a datapad.

I sigh, and turn back to Poe, rubbing a hand over my face. "Let's get going."

Poe and I go on a search for our droids. We find them rolling around near the forest. They seem to be engaged in a game of sorts.

I whistle for BB-12 and he comes rolling up.

"Ready for a mission BB?" I ask him. He beeps out a yes.

I smile at him and we walk back to our X-wings, Poe and BB-8 trailing behind us.

I clamber into my ship and flick the controls on. BB-12 hoists himself up. In the back, he does his weird droid thing.

I power my X-wing up and pull it into the air. Poe follows soon after. Then, the two of us are barreling out of Onderon's atmosphere.

As our two ships prepare to jump to lightspeed, I turn on Poe and I's comlink.

"I've got something to tell you." I say.

Poe pauses. "What is it?"

"Just don't get mad. And yes I know you said that to me when you told me you beat up Braiden."

Poe lets out a laugh. "You caught me."

I pause before speaking into the comlink. "Rey knows." Is all I say.

I hear Poe gasp. "Rey knows?"

"Yup." I nod my head, even though he can't see me. Poe is about to say something else when I interrupt him by jumping through lightspeed.

The tunnel of blurring stars doesn't calm me. "Our little secret." I mutter under my breath.

Our little secret.

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idk why i keep saying 'our little secret'. it really doesn't matter.

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