Lars opened his eyes the next morning and yawned loudly.

"Ugh... another horrible ni..huh?"

Strangely, Lars didn't feel as bad as he did the previous night he had slept alone on the couch. He felt pretty relaxed... and warm. It wasn't until he finally looked down that he noticed Alisa snuggling up against him underneath the blanket.

"Huh... Alisa...?"

Lars put his hand on her shoulder and shook her gently until she finally stirred.

"Unghhhh... good morning Lars." she mumbled with a smile.

"Alisa... did you sleep here with me all night?" Lars asked, putting his hand on her cheek.

"Yes... I finally realized that it was kind of silly to be so angry over such a trivial matter." Alisa responded with a smile. "I'm sorry I gave you so much trouble over the past two days."

"Aw, it's okay." Lars said with a smile. "I know I've been getting on your nerves with this secret crap."

"Only because... I wish we didn't have to hide things from each other." Alisa whispered. "I want to share everything with you... I love you."

Lars was getting kind of warm in the face now. "Aw Alisa... you're making me feel kind of guilty. Look, today's our last day and I promised I'll tell you. Just have faith in me, okay?"

"Very well then, tee hee." Alisa giggled, then planted a tiny kiss on Lars's nose.

"For the time being, let's eat some breakfast."

Alisa's smile quickly faded to a cute little pout. "Awwww are you really going to keep me in suspense?"

Throughout the entire breakfast, Alisa didn't let up with her persistent questions. She was bound and determined to get it out of Lars as soon as possible, whereas Lars was still waiting for the right time. It just wasn't the right moment yet...

"So is it a material possession you're hiding? Or is it a story from your past?" Alisa asked as she popped a slice of papaya into her mouth.

"Gaaaah I can't tell you yet!" Lars said. "Look, just get all your stuff ready for the flight home. We'll go spend some time at the beach, maybe go to the library, go play some sports, THEN I'll tell you the secret. I promise you'll know what it is before we leave."

"Grrr... fine."

The two of them ate in silence for the duration of their breakfast, then went and packed up all their stuff for easy carrying when it was time to board their flight. Once their stuff was nice and organized, they slipped on their swimsuits underneath their casual clothes and headed down to the beach for some relaxation. They wanted to see the beautiful ocean at least one more time before having to go back to the crowded urban city they called home.

AT THE BEACH...

The two of them laid in silence for a while and took in the warm sun and fresh air for a little while. Now that it was time for them to leave, they really appreciated these little things more than ever. It was going to be hard adjusting back to real life after spending a week in this paradise. Fiji had spoiled them rotten.

"So you had a good time here, didn't you?" Lars asked, playfully nudging Alisa who was currently zoned out.

"Y-yes... this place was great! What was your favorite thing to do?"

"Well I can tell you what my LEAST favorite thing was..."

"Aw Lars, was getting a wax that bad? You still look so good!"

Lars gave a sarcastic laugh and looked into the distance with a scoff.

"Man... one thing's for sure, I'm gonna miss this place."

"Me too... you know, we could always make love here one last time before we leave. Wouldn't it be romantic?"

It pained Lars to have to turn it down, but he did so with a burst of willpower. "I'm s-sorry Alisa, but not right now. Maybe later..."

"Laaars! You are seriously killing the mood! I feel like we won't have fun again until you tell me your secret!"

Lars took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. He had to admit, he WAS being a killjoy... this stupid secret was ready to come out already. But there was only one problem... he was still so damn nervous! The secret wasn't just something that could be accepted outright. It was a lot deeper than that. If Alisa couldn't accept it, then... then all of this would be for nothing. That realization put fear in Lars's heart like never before. But regardless, the secret had to come out before the day expired. It was time to get it out of the way... or the opportunity would be lost forever.

"Alisa... come back to the house with me." Lars ordered.

"R-r-right now?" Alisa asked.

"Yes. Now"

"O...kay..."

And so the two of them slipped back on their clothes, packed up their beach gear and made their way back to the beach house. Lars's footsteps were kind of sluggish; the fear and anxiety was turning his muscles to sludge. This would no doubt be the most important moment of his life, and the fear of it not going perfectly made him wish there was more time. But Lars was smart enough to know that that simply wasn't possible. It was time to do or die.

They made it back home and Lars motioned for Alisa to sit on the couch. When she was nice and comfortable, Lars took a couple of deep breaths and joined her.

"Are you about to tell me?!" Alisa asked excitedly.

"Yes... just give me a moment to find the words." Lars said, playing with his hands nervously. He was stalling big time.

"Cmon Lars, please tell me. I'm tired of waiting." Alisa begged.

"...Okay. I'll tell you."

"Ooooh I can't wait!"

Lars reached over and grabbed a piece of paper off of the lamp table. It was the pamphlet that had been given to them the first day they got there.

"Well, I've been reading this pamphlet... and there's something that couples can do..."

Alisa's curiosity was nearly bursting. "Private dinner? Sailing?"

"No, it's nothing like that. It's... a ceremony... between two people."

"What kind of ceremony?"

Lars inhaled deeper than he had ever inhaled before. He opened his mouth, but words didn't come out. He closed his eyes and tried again...

"A wedding ceremony."

"Whaaa...?!"

"Yes... couples can have a beach wedding, or a more traditional one if they want. We can even do it right here on our own villa."

"L-Lars... are you saying... you wish to legalize our relationship? W-with paperwork?"

"Y-YES! A-and I even got you this."

Lars reached into a nearby drawer and pulled out a shiny golden ring, adorned with a huge diamond. He brought it over to Alisa and got down on one knee.

"This is for you, if you'll take it."

Alisa grabbed the ring and put in up to her eye. "A ring? Ah yes. father once told me that rings symbolize marriage. S-sooo... wha... what should I do now?!"

"Well... if you wanna spend your whole life with me, then just say yes."

Alisa was silent for a few seconds, but not because she didn't know the answer. The truth is, she was just really nervous! It was such a huge step that she could barely get the words out. She used every ounce of her power to finally open her mouth...

"OF COURSE I DO!" she finally blurted. "If I get to be with you always, then let's go commence the ceremony as soon as possible!"

"Really? You mean it? Thank, you Alisa! THANK YOUUUU!"

Lars scooped up Alisa and twirled her around a few times in the living room, making her giggle uncontrollably. They finally calmed down long enough to share a deep kiss.

"I love you so much..." Lars whispered as he stared deeply into her eyes.

"I love you as well... and I always will." Alisa whispered in response.

The two of them shared a tender, silent moment before Alisa finally spoke one more time.

"After our marriage has been finalized ... do you wish to consummate it one last time in the backyard hammock?" she whispered.

Lars didn't even need to say yes for Alisa to know the answer to that. They simply fell onto the couch and resumed their passionate kissing.

That evening, the ceremony commenced on the pearly white sand with the glistening blue sea in the background providing a perfect romantic setting. Just like that, Lars and Alisa Alexandersson were bound to each other forever. It couldn't have been a more perfect, fairy tale conclusion to their time on the beautiful Fiji island resort. It was just one of those things that worked out perfectly, with no hindrances or obstacles or anything bad happening. They were blessed; not many people in the world get to experience such happiness.

The sweet love they made in their hammock was easily the best either of them had ever done with each other. The both of them were relentless, neither wanting to give in to their ecstasy prematurely and ruin the moment. They carried on for hours: lips together, hands rubbing and kneading bare flesh, naked bodies smashed together with an almost magnetic attraction... the air echoed with the sounds of their moans.

"Oh Lars...OHH LARSSSS! I LOVE YOOUUUUUU!" Alisa squealed as Lars's thrusts increased in power. He was so fast and hard that her entire body was shaking like there was an earthquake in the backyard. He took her breast in his mouth while he used his other hand and fondled the other one.

Alisa's fingers dug deep into his flesh as her womanhood clenched, preparing to unleash her womanly essence. Lars's manhood throbbed at the same time, his seed begging to burst out. Finally, with one last scream, their bond was consummated for all eternity.

They boarded their flight back home as two completely different people. They were once partners... lovers... but now they were husband and wife. It's safe to say they had finally made up for lost time. And if they hadn't... well, now they have their whole lives to.

THE END