2 months later

"You heard. Kiss me. Right here." She tapped her lips.

Ed's own lips parted. No way, no how. He wasn't going to kiss her. It was not fair on Tina.

"You don't think you can do it." Leighton was arch.

"Of course I can do it."

"Hmm, yes. You kiss very well." Leighton patted his chest. "But you couldn't just kiss me and stop there. Not any more."

"What are you talking about?" Her eyes flicked up at him.

"Your famous self-control. You don't have it with me." The look in her eyes sent a thrill through Ed.

"Nonsense." His own gaze averted. "You are no different than any other woman."

"Oh, really?" Her hand moved up his T-shirt collar , lightly circling it.

"Prove it."

Ed swallowed.

"Fine," he said. "I'll prove it."

Triumph flashed across her face. Ed felt a fire blaze inside, but he could manage this. He did have the self-control.

Jaw clenched, he put one hand over hers. He moved it down from his chest. But that didn't really help.

As she looked up at him he could feel heat spread from his center out to his extremities. But, fine. That didn't mean he was going to get carried away. He could kiss her and stop at that. In fact, he could make it a very short kiss.

He had that much control. He owed that much to Tina.

Present time

She didnt feel sorry. No she regreted how the whole situation seem to turn against her. If Becca were to tell Agustina about hers and Ed's tryst in a swimming pool, the holiday would be over. Leighton was sure of it. She needed new plan and fast.

"Becca" -Leighton shouted jumping out of the pool. ''Becca wait, let me explain. Please!''

"I have nothing to talk to you about" she retorted storming off further into the villa." - Chace grabbed Leightons elbow to abruptly stop her in her tracks.

"Leighton, dont cause even more drama. YOU had a chance with him. YOU blew it. YOU ran away with another guy. And now that he seems to find the peace in his life, you strom in and muddle his feelings once more. In a process hurting more people. Its not fair." - he looked serious.

" Chace...we..I... its complicated. " - Leighton slumped her shoulders looking into is eyes.

"It isn't. Stop toying with Ed. If you want to be with him. Then BE."

"Its not that simple. . "

"Certainly not, when you do not want it to be"

"Why do you all of a sudden stand up to defend this sham relationship of his ! Ed doesn't love her!" -Leighton was getting angry. "You are suppose to be my friend too! After so many years you turning back on me!"

"Leigh..I want what is best for you both, but I am hurt to see Ed pining over you like a love sick puppy and you pushing him away, then pulling him in back again. This push and pull does nothing good to him"

"Maybe thats what we like. Maybe its our game."

"Game? " - Chace and Leighton spun around at the speed of light. "It is all a game for you? My feelings? ALL OF WHAT BEEN THROUGH? Was the baby game for you too? " - Ed was standing in a doorway leaning against the pillar , arms crossed. She could see his jaw twitching.

"Thats not what I meant! You know it!" - Leighton screeched in a high pitched voice surprising both men and herself .

"Do I ? " - his eyes narrowed angrily.