Can't Help Falling in Love

57

"Husband," Meredith whispered against Derek's lips as she leaned over him the next morning.

"Wife," he smiled, pulling her closer.

"It's time to wake up."

"Hmmm...don't want to."

"We have to," Meredith whispered.

"Why?"

"Because your wife is starving," Meredith murmured. "And she may pass out from hunger."

"Well, I can't have that," Derek sighed. "Room service? French toast and pancakes with mimosas?"

"Hmmm...your mom wants us to meet her at the buffet," Meredith sighed. "The whole family."

"But...it's our honeymoon," Derek frowned.

"So that means we can't eat breakfast with your family?" Meredith asked with raised her eyebrows.

"Our family," Derek corrected. "And I'm pretty sure that being on a honeymoon is pretty much a guarantee for constant sex."

"Your family flew all the way out here to be with us at our wedding," she insisted. "They're leaving tomorrow, we should spend time with them. At least eat breakfast. Maybe they'll entertain themselves."

"I wish I was a single child," Derek sighed.

"Trust me, you don't," Meredith shook her head. "It's boring. That's why we're having at least two."

"I know," he said. "Fine, we can spend time with the family. But I want sex for the next two weeks."

"Thank you," Meredith smiled, leaning across the bed to kiss him. "And to show my eternal gratitude, I will be willing to do anything you want tonight. And well...for the next two weeks."

"Good," Derek nodded.

"Come on," Meredith smiled as she pulled him to his feet. "Yesterday was amazing," she whispered against his lips.

"It was," Derek agreed. "We're married."

"Completely and totally married forever," Meredith whispered. "And the day after forever."

"Wife."

"Husband."

"We have to go," Derek whispered against her lips. "Otherwise we'll never leave this room."

"You should get dressed."

"Then you have to let go of me."

"Fine," Meredith sighed dramatically. She let go of him and sat down on the bed, watching him carefully as he pulled a pair of swim trunks and a button down t-shirt on. "You are very hot, husband," she smiled as she reached for his hand. "I love you so much."

"Thank you, Mrs. Shepherd," Derek said. "You're looking pretty good yourself."

"Let's go have breakfast with our family," Meredith whispered. "So we can really start our honeymoon."

"Yes, let's," Derek smiled, kissing her gently before he pulled her out the door, towards the outside breakfast buffet outside the lobby of the resort. "Good morning everyone."

"Well, it's about time you finally woke up," Mark smirked.

"Good morning," Emma smiled as Derek and Meredith slid into the two empty chairs at the long table.

"How was...what is this?" Meredith frowned at the large pile of presents in the middle of the table.

"Presents," Izzie smiled. "The two of you seemed pretty eager to be alone last night, so we figured you could have them this morning."