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(EPOV)

I slipped out of Bella's embrace and made my way to the living room. I quickly picked up my cell phone and called Alice.

"Don't worry Edward, she is fine. She has decided that she wants to wait a few years before she makes the change. Just as long as she can have the passion that you shared with her tonight again." Alice always had a way of calming my worries and managed to give me hope.

I smiled at the thought of Bella wanting to remain human. I really don't deserve her. Yet, the worst part was to maintain intimacy. Nothing was ever easy for me.

"Alice, I don't think that will be possible. I fought harder tonight than I ever have. Being that close to her was almost to much to bare." I know it is impossible, I didn't have to think about that part.

"Edward, it will only get easier. You haven't even been intimate with one of our own kind, so you have to realize that your lack of knowledge was also one of the problems. I'm not saying that to upset you. But honestly you are as new to this as Bella. You have to understand that intimacy is hard for anyone when nerves and worry take over. Just relax and give Bella a beautiful honeymoon. And don't you dare tell her that you can't be intimate again. I had a vision that Bella will demand to come home early if you do."

With that, we said our goodbyes. I was beyond myself. My beautiful Bella would stay human as long as I could be that close again. Her pink blush and heartbeat under my touch was something I truly would miss after the change. Yet having her less fragile would allow me to give Bella myself entirely without having to hold back.

I decided that Bella would be happier if I would just worry less, so I decided that we would be together again. I would wait till the bruises began to heal. My thirst would need to be dealt with as well.

I went back to Bella's side and cradled her in my arms. Her happiness meant everything to me and if that meant I would have to fight myself to give that to her, then I would. I trust Alice and her vision. It doesn't mean I have to like it though.

(BPOV)

I began to stir and felt Edward's arm tighten around me. I slowly lifted my head to meet his eyes. He slowly looked down at me with sadness in eyes.

"Edward, what's wrong? You look like someone just ran over your cat." I giggled. As I watched his expression change, he leaned into to my forehead and kissed me.

"It is nothing love. I was just wondering how you felt this morning." His mood was light yet his face heavy with worry.

I stretched my arms and refluxed my calves. I also noticed that I had blue and purple marks dotting my arms. "I feel great, just a little stiff. I'm sure the bruises will be gone in a few days. Nothing to worry about. Please don't worry about them." The splotches were the distinct shape of Edward's fingers. I knew that I would have some physical markings from last night. I was just hoping Edward wouldn't overreact. I took in Edward's expression and could see him arguing with himself. To assure him I was fine, better than fine actually, I leaned up and kissed him without yielding. He soon participated and I felt love and remorse in this kiss. Too soon he pulled away and smiled against my lips.

"Love, look around, have you not noticed anything else?" he mumbled against my neck. I pulled back and looked into his eyes. As I watched his face flicker from emotion to emotion, he finally smiled my favorite crooked smile.

I finally noticed that the headboard was broke and a large amount of feathers scattered about the room. "What happened?" I asked as I watched Edward's face closely trying to read his expressions.

"I bit a pillow and destroyed Esme's headboard. I knew that the pillows and bed were replaceable and you however are not. I suppose I was a little overwhelmed." Edward said with a sheepish smirk. Without even thinking, I busted out laughing. "You. Bit. A. Pillow?" Soon the tears began to stream down my face from laughing so hard. Edward eventually loosened up and saw the humor of the situation and was laughing right along with me.

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The next few days were amazing. We traveled to the mainland a couple of times. I dined on local cuisine and even found that shopping was tolerable, as long as I could go at my own pace. I pick up souvenirs for everyone. At a boutique, I found Alice a silk and embroidered sling bag and Jasper a book on the history of the Brazil Civil War of 1893-1895. We found Emmett and Rosalie a DVD called "Hemalayaa: Dance of the Kama Sutra". I was delighted to find an antique lamp for Esme and Carlisle, an old medical journal from a Tupi Tribe's medicine man. And Charlie will love the Peacock Bass fishing equipment. Edward and I plan on surprising Charlie with a vacation getaway to the Amazon for a Peacock Bass fishing adventure for Christmas.

Snorkeling along the reef had to be my favorite experience simply because Edward was so carefree. Since he didn't need to breathe underwater, he would sneak up on me from underneath and wrap his arms around me and plant kisses on every inch of my exposed skin. We rented a double bicycle and traveled around the village taking in the sights. We even took a pack tour into the rainforest. I was taken aback by the sheer beauty of the lush forest and exotic plants. The wildlife was abundant. I told Edward that this had to be better place for a newborn than Alaska. I informed Edward that I would rather come here during my first year as a vampire. He seemed pleased with the idea.

Nights on the island were magical. Sunset was the most beautiful time of day. I managed to get lost in that moment each evening as we held each other watching another day come to an end.

Our time together was made for memories, just one thing was missing, making love. We haven't been together since that first night. I was waiting on the bruising to heal a bit so not to upset Edward. Instead I fell asleep each night in his arms knowing that he was mine forever feeling the love radiate from his embrace.

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I'm not sure as to what time I woke up. It was still dark and the full moon shone down through the windows. Edward, however, was not in the room. I walked out to the beach and saw Edward sitting in the gazebo looking up at the moon. Once I reached him, I stepped on either side of his legs and startled his lap while I planted kisses along his jaw, neck and shoulders. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him. He suddenly pressed his lips against mine and kissed me with such passion and need. My heart rate picked up and my hands was tangled into his bronze hair. He pulled back too soon and looked into my eyes for a few minutes before shifting me around to sit sideways on his lap. I could tell that Edward was thinking too much. I could see it in his eyes that he wasn't sure we could be intimate. With that thought I decided to not let him think about it for too long.

"I love you!" I whispered into his ear. "Why don't… you… come back… to bed?" I stated while nibbling on his ear lobe. He didn't pull away so I took it a step farther. I ran my hand down his sculptured chest and traced my fingers around his belly button before slipping my hand into his shorts. Quickly, I felt his firm grip on my wrist pulling my hand away.

"I Love You, too. But not right now love. I will have to hunt first. I don't want to take any chances." I simply nodded in agreement with complete understanding.

"I'm going back to bed then and you mister are going to go hunt, right now! I will be fine for a few hours. I expect you to return to me ready to pick up where we left off." I kissed his lips once more, stood from his lap and walked back towards the house without saying another word.

I looked over my shoulder and only saw the splash as Edward swam away from me into the depths of the ocean. I suppose he was in the mood for seafood tonight. I smiled to myself and returned to the king size bed and fell back to sleep knowing that Edward would be with me again. With that last thought, I was in dreamland again.