"I knew I married you for a reason" she joked as he brought her breakfast in bed, "ah yeah nothing to do with the fact your madly in love with me" he responded. "Hmm I guess that might have helped" she said through giggles as he lay beside her. "So Mrs lawson what do you fancy doing today". "Well considering this is our third day here and we haven't managed to get further than the bedroom I think we should go and see the sights". "There's something very appealing about staying in bed with you" he whispered as he kissed her. "Oh I know but as much as I love that I would love to go shopping". "Ah I see, I did wonder how long it would take for the shopaholic in you to emerge" he joked before slowly rolling his eyes as he stole a piece of toast from her plate. "That was not for you", she grumbled as he shot her a cheeky grin and made his way across the room. "I know" he said before finishing her toast and disappearing into the bathroom. She laughed at her husband and as she sunk futher into the bed a huge smile spread across her face. For the first time in a long time she was happy and more importantly she was loved unconditionally by an incredible man, how could she not smile. Her life was finally coming together and she had never felt better. A mere 15 minutes later she felt his weight pressing on the bed beside her and turned to him. "I really really love you" she whispered before planting a teasing kiss to his lips and making her way to the bathroom. He just laughed at her and begun to get dressed.

An hour later he watched his wife's face light up when they approached a string of boutique shops and as much as he hated the idea of spending an afternoon shopping he couldn't help but smile at how beautiful and carefree she looked as she grabbed his hand and headed for the first shop.

"Four hours Rach, four whole hours of shopping and bag carrying he moaned as they reached their hotel room". "I think we must have been to every shop in Paris". "Oh Eddie don't be so dramatic, that would definitely take more than four hours" she said letting a laugh escape her lips. "It's not funny Rach I was so bored and now I'm knackered from carrying all these bags" he sighed before dropping them to the floor. She closed the door and walked to meet him in the center of the room then wrapped her arms around his neck and stared into his eyes. "Thank you for today, I really enjoyed myself and I know you didn't but marriage is a compromise my dear and I will remind you of that during football season", this finally put a smile back on his face and they both laughed. "There's no one I would rather compromise with" he said softly and sincerely before gently pulling her even closer and passionately kissing her.

The next few days were absolutely blissful for both of them, being able to spend a whole week in each others company without having to think about school or the pupils or anything other than each other. Being able to go shopping or lay by the pool, being able to spend time laying in bed and simply enjoying each others company was absolute heaven to them so much so that neither of them wanted their honeymoon to end. They were packing the cases when Rachel let out a huge sigh then threw her clothes on the floor and grabbed his hands, "oi you I've just folded that shirt" he jokingly moaned. "Oh please that's definitely not what I would call folded" she laughed pulling him closer to her, "yeah yeah I guess your right" he said conceding defeat. "Anyway Mrs Lawson did you want something or are you just distracting me for no reason" he asked closing the gap between them with ease. "I'm just thinking about how perfect this week has been and how sad I am it's almost over, it's been so lovely to have nothing to worry about, to have no responsibilities and to be fully immersed in each other and I just don't think I'm ready to go back to normality yet" she said sounding rather upset. Sensing her emotion he wrapped his arms around her waist and gently kissed her head. "I know Rach I was thinking the same, this was the best way to properly start our life together and honestly I wish every week could be like this but I know you and I know you would get bored far too easy" he said as she laughed. "Besides you've only been Mrs Lawson for a week who knows what the future holds, I can't guarantee every day will be exciting but I can guarantee I will love you through them all, the bad ones and the good ones because that's what marriage is and there no one I would rather go on this journey with than you" he finished before turning her to him and planting a kiss on her lips. She just smiled up at him then spoke softly, "have I told you that I love you lately Lawson" "hmm yes Rach I believe you have but I'll never tire of hearing it"

He woke to Rachel gently kissing his neck and couldn't help but smile at his beautiful wife as he slowly opened his eyes to see her sprawled out across his chest tracing patterns under his chin. "I see someone's finally decided to wake up" she stated clearly a little annoyed annoyed. "It's your fault I'm awake" he mumbled sleepily "I mean it's not like we have any reason to be up early" he joked. "I don't believe for one minute that you have forgotten we leave today, now will you please get up because I do not want to miss our flight" she said matter of factly turning away from him, then realising she was being a little harsh she placed a passionate kiss on his lips. "I'm sorry darling I just really hate the idea of being late so please move" she finished before stepping into the bathroom. He laughed at his wife and contemplated closing his eyes again but then realised the headache she would give him was not worth it. I gues this is what married life is like he thought to himself as he let out a chuckle and joined her in the bathroom. A mere hour later and they were ready to leave the place that had become their favourite city, their suitcases full of presents, their minds full of memories and their hearts full of love.

8 long hours later they finally pulled into the driveway of their home and she placed her hand on his leg, using the little energy she had left she gave him a weak smile. "Welcome home darling" she sleepily whispered before leaning across to kiss him. "Here's to the first day of the rest of out lives" he mumbled in response not moving his lips from hers, reluctant to be the first break contact but as she broke away he jumped out of the car and ran to unlock the front door. "Eddie what are you doing it's much too late for all this nonsense" she groaned opening her car door and begining to get out. Slightly annoyed at his childish antics and the fact he seems to have unlimited energy she let out a sigh when he approached the car once more. "What are you up to now" she mused staring into his eyes which held a mischievous glint. He ignored her question and placed one arm under her legs and the other on her back, gently scooping her up and placing a kiss to her lips. "I have to carry my beautiful bride over the threshold.. that's just tradition" he whispered as they made their way to the front door. She let out a giggle, realising once again how lucky she was to have such an incredible and loving husband who could make her feel so happy when she was exhausted. "It's funny I didn't have you down as the traditional type" she responded as they made their way through the doorway. "Maybe you misjudged me" he joked placing her gently on the floor but holding her close, "maybe I did" she answered kissing him and leading him towards what was now their marital bedroom. She was feeling energised and all thoughts of unloading the car and unpacking the suitcase were safely out of their minds until tomorrow morning when they would have to face reality again but for now they were definitely still in honeymoon mode.