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Hey everyone! Thank you for the reviews ;) Also I wanted to say that in my last chapter I made a mistake. Edgar says he knew Natalia since she was 11 but actually he knew her since she was 10 . Totally my fault, not paying attention. Dont know if anyone else noticed but I JUST realized it now and just wanted to point out the error on my part so I apologize. Anyway here is the next chapter of our story, I hope you enjoy ;)

Edgar stirred slightly as he began to awake from his sleep and could no longer feel the warm body that had been enveloped in his arms hours before. Eyes still closed, he outstretched his arms, and began to feel around the mattress, frowning when he didn't find what he wanted.

"Lookin' for me?"

Edgar flipped over on his side to see Natalia sitting on her bunk.

"What the hell are you doing over there?" he asked, still frowning.

"Good morning to you too beautiful."

"Would've been a better morning if you'd been next to me when I woke up."

"My my, somebody's grumpy." Nat taunted and the scowl on Edgar's face increased.

"Come over here."

Natalia did as she was told and straddled him, her hands resting on his chest as he grabbed her by the hips, making circular motions with his thumbs against her skin. They remained that way for a few quiet moments, just savoring the feel of one another. Edgar was the first to break the comfortable silence.

"Why were you on your bed instead of with me?"

"Disappointed were you?" she asked with a grin and Edgar shrugged even though disappointment is exactly what he'd felt and the annoyance he'd displayed towards her had given him away.

"Just curious."

"Yeah, sure."

"You gonna answer me or not?" His irritation at her evasiveness evident.

Nat smirked at being able to get a rise out of him and ran a hand down his beautiful face. "I just got in from working and I didn't want to get back in the bed and wake you up."

Edgar's face scrunched up in confusion "What do you mean you just got in from working?"

"We've been fishing for the past 36 hours." she stated matter-of-factly.

"What?" Edgar sat upright with a quickness that made Nat lean back and blink in surprise.

"What? What did I say?"

"We've been fishing for the past 36 hours and nobody told me? Nobody thought to wake me up? I'm the deckboss!"

"Edgar, relax." Natalia ran her hands up his chest and to his shoulders, giving them a gentle squeeze "You told Sig you needed to take it easy this season right? Well this is letting you take it easy."

Edgar shook his head in disbelief.

"Since when does Sig follow through on his promises? Since when is he this generous?"

Nat read his look of disbelief and grinned.

"Edgar, enjoy it. Don't question it."

"I know, I just can't believe it. How the hell did this happen?"

"I convinced him."

Edgar's eyes narrowed "You convinced him?"

"Yup"

"And HOW exactly did you do that?"

"I have my ways of persuasion.." Natalia wiggled her eyebrows as she teased him.

"Persuasion how?" He asked, eyes narrowing into slits.

"Nothing you need to concern yourself with."

Edgar grabbed Natalia by her hips and flipped her over so fast she gasped in surprise. Her heart was racing as Edgar placed his hands on either side of her face, and leaned forward, his face inches from hers. His breath on her skin left her feeling lightheaded and for a moment it was a struggle to form a coherent thought. His eyes were intense, filled with lust and something else...jealousy?

"You think your funny?" Edgar said, as he placed kisses down her neck to her collerbone, causing her to shiver.

"I was just joking.." Nat said, breathing heavily as she ran a hand through Edgar's hair.

"You'd better be." His voice was husky with a dominance that made Natalia tingle in a very special place.

Edgar kissed her softly on her lips, taking his time, not showing the same urgency he'd had the first time they kissed. He ran his hands slowly down her body, and began to peel away the clothes she wore, eventually leaving her in nothing but her bra and underwear. Though Natalia was confused and more than a little embarrassed about her exposure she said nothing as she watched Edgar then strip the clothing away from his own beautiful body, only his boxers remaining. He layed himself next to her as he ran his hands over her body. He loved how her skin was so soft, her skin as smooth as silk. And at the same time her body was toned, muscled, hard from the endurance she put up against the Bering Sea. Her body was the perfect combination of sensual and tough and Edgar swore he'd never been so turned on by a female in his life. She was full figured, not typically the type he was in to but there was a first time for everything and Edgar was definitely liking what he was seeing...and feeling.

"Edgar?" Natalia's voice broke him from his trance and he blinked several times as he realized she was speaking to him.

"Hmmm?"

"Why are we half naked?"

Edgar shrugged as he continued to explore her body with his hands and eyes, "I just wanna feel you...see you...be close to you."

Natalia seemed content with his answer as she didnt say anything else. Just watched Edgar's calloused hands trail over her skin, sure he was unaware of the effect he was having on her, the fire he was setting through her body.

"How many hours until we get back to work?" Edgar asked, stifling a yawn.

Natalia shrugged "Awhile I guess, gotta take Jake to the hospital first."

Edgar's head jerked up immediately "Hospital? Why?"

"He's been throwing up the past 36 hours. Could just be food poisoning but Sig doesnt wanna take any chances and wants to get him checked out."

"Where's Junior now?" Edgar asked, realizing Jake was not in the bunk above his own.

"Sig let him sleep in his room, believe it or not. Said it would be more comfortable for him."

Edgar's mouth nearly dropped to the floor and Natalia grinned.

"You're brother has his moments Edgar."

"Since when?" Edgar asked rhetorically, baffled by Sig's generosity.

Natalia simply smiled and climed on top of Edgar, her body flush against his own, giving him a kiss before laying her head down on his chest.

"Sleepin' on me now?"

"Yup."

"Mattress too lumpy for you?" he asked with a chuckle

"Nah.." Natalia said, smiling into Edgar's chest "Just wanna be close to you."