Disclaimers to Stephenie Meyer, Tomoko Hayakawa.

Possibly my favourite chapter so far, and as you see, more romance between Bella and Edward (1 chapter until I have you SCREAMING.)

I think I'll shut up now. Oh, and remember to review.

NOW I'll shut up and let you read.

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"Wow. This is so awesome," Alice breathed as they stepped off the plane. The sun hit them immediately. They were wearing sweaters, from the cold in Forks, which now looked like a bad idea.

"Auntie owns this?" Carlisle asked incredulously. The island seemed to stretch out for miles.

"Welcome to Angelo Island," Bella mumbled. She dragged her luggage to the limo. The pilots were to stay as long as Bella and her company were staying. They also helped to bring the luggage to the limo. Edward couldn't understand. How much money did the Swans actually have?

They were immediately driven to a private villa on the island which was near the resort. They were also allowed access to all resort facilities, which everyone was happy about. Because they had arrived with Bella, they were allowed anything they wanted free of charge.

"Why's it called Angelo Island?" Jasper asked curiously.

"After my late uncle. This was his island, and he spent most of his life working on it. Now my Auntie runs it," Bella explained in the limo. It was good that the windows of the limo were tinted darkly, not letting any sunlight in, and the air conditioning was on, so despite their winter attire, they were relatively cool.

Finally they reached the villa, Bella had a new ring of keys and she opened the door swiftly. It was cool inside, and it was probably half the size of the mansion at home.

"Two to a room," Bella said calmly. Alice was dragged by Bella to a room they were going to share. There was no way Bella was going to share a room with Edward.

After everything was moved in, and after a change of clothes, they were headed down to the resort.

Emmett was immediately infatuated with the hostess. The hostess blushed at Emmett. Emmett turned around to the rest of the group and said something like, "I think I'm in love."

The hostess was flirting outrageously with Emmett and truly like Emmett, he fell for every charm she threw at him. Emmett was falling for her, like a meteorite fell out of the sky.

Bella glared at the hostess. The hostess looked at Emmett and then to Bella and she cracked a smile. She carried on with her work, her mind on Bella.

Edward had turned his attention to the large pool. He took his top and shoes off, leaving his swimming trunks on. He stood on the side, embracing to dive. He then stretched his arms and stood on the balls of his feet. Before he could dive properly, he felt two hands forcefully push him in. Edward squirmed in the water and fought his way up. He spat a mouthful of water out and wiped his eyes. When his vision finally came back to him, he could see Jasper suppressing a laugh and Alice looking innocent. Too innocent. Edward pulled himself out of the pool and headed towards Alice. He embraced her in a hug.

"Edward you're wet!" Alice squealed under his grip. Jasper glowered at Edward.

"So are you," Edward said, glaring at Alice. Edward not wasting any time this time dived into the pool and swam to the other side. Bella had already placed herself underneath large parasols and was reading. Edward stood comfortably in the pool on the edge.

"Bella," Edward called. Bella didn't even flinch.

"Bella," Edward replied in a more choked voice. Bella looked up.

"What?" she replied icily.

"Come here."

"And what? Have you pull me in the pool? How stupid do you think I am?"

"Very, now come here."

Bella scoffed and kept reading.

"Bella!" Edward said, feinting drowning. His arms flailing and his legs kicking frantically.

"Edward?" Bella asked worriedly, suddenly at the poolside.

"Ha." Edward pulled himself up. Bella was leaning over the edge, "You are quite clever, but still I got you here,"

Bella gave him a contemptuous look and began to return to her deck chair. Edward grabbed her arm quickly.

"Bella...we're on holiday, not at school." Edward said, smiling, his teeth flashing at her. Bella couldn't look at him, if she looked she'd be dazzled. She tried yanking her hand away, but Edward had an iron grip. She was forced to turn around. His face was inches from hers. He lunged forward, his cheek brushing against Bella's cheek, turning it scarlet. His arm was around Bella. With one soft tug Edward had Bella holding onto him. Her waist in his arms, her legs around his waist. Bella was spluttering.

"Don't you dare drop me," she warned, Edward let his grip slide and Bella screamed. Bella pulled out his hair in retaliation. Edward let Bella slide further in the water, soaking her legs. Her shorts were inches away from the surface of the water. Bella knew that Edward won't let her go. So she had to force him. She used all her might to kick at Edward's abdomen. This came to him as a mixture of shock and pain. Edward let go of Bella, which soaked her body. If there was one thing Bella was awfully bad it, it was swimming. Bella's head bobbed under the water.

Edward was stunned. Bella couldn't swim? Her body was kicking in all directions, making it hard to approach her. He braved the pain, and pulled her to the surface. He pulled her onto the poolside. Frantically he climbed onto the concrete ground. Then he noticed something.

Bella wasn't breathing.

Edward was scared, people were already looking, he had to administer CPR or Bella would die. And then Edward would be a murderer. Thump, thump, thump, thump, he pounded against her heart.

He tried listening for breathing. Oddly, he could feel Bella's heart racing.

"Get up," Edward said angrily. Bella's eyes flickered open. Bella spluttered and started gulping at the air.

"You're not the only one who can pretend they're dead," Bella replied darkly after she was done.

"Want me to throw you in the pool?"

"No!" Bella suddenly scrambled to her feet, her face wild with worry, "I can't swim!"

Bella then grabbed her book and ran away to the villa.

Alice, Jasper and Carlisle were sitting in a room. Carlisle and Jasper were going to go in the hot springs, Alice was going to go into the spa.

"It's nice here," Alice commented before leaving Jasper and Carlisle.

"Yeah." Jasper said absently.

"You seriously like her, don't you?" Carlisle teased.

"Yes. I don't know." Jasper replied. Carlisle looked sceptical for a second, Jasper answered what Carlisle was thinking, and "it's kind of new. She's giving me some kind of feeling I've never experienced before."

Carlisle nodded and they both headed towards the hot springs.

Emmett slammed against the wall. He was stuck in an intense tangle of passion. He yearned, he desired, he craved more. The hostess stared at Emmett, and went through his hair. She kissed his neck. Emmett breathed down her neck. The hostess suddenly pulled away.

"I have to go," she said dramatically.

"But..." Emmett protested. The hostess drew out a hotel card.

"3am, Room 301."