Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and Edward. I own Joey, Seth, and Adam. Stephanie wins that one, hands down!

Be prepared. Edward gives in a little more in this chapter.

Ch 25

Caitlin explained the various oils in great detail. Their scent, what each one was good for, how they were made, popularity of each one, and so on and so forth. My head was spinning from information overload. I could tell Edward was just as lost as me as we sniffed oil after oil, searching for a perfect one to add to our bubbling tub.

We had just about given up after recoiling from a scent that was a combination of lilac, lavendar, and some wild berries. Edward hated it. "Too soft and relaxing. And the smells don't exactly blend together very well. A little too medicinal. No, what we need is something that is more energized and ... stimulating.." Edward winked.

I turned to Caitlin and asked "Well, um, what one does Rosalie usually pick?" hoping I had found an easy solution to the problem.

"Oh, that's easy. She usually wants this one!!" Caitlin picked up a small bottle that was partially hidden and shook it, before unscrewing the lid and handing it over for us to sample.

"Mmmm.. that IS nice! It has an earthy smell. Works nicely for men or women. I like the way it makes me feel, too." I passed the bottle to Edward and waited for his decision, praying he would agree with me on this one.

He breathed it in and closed his eyes in appreciation. "It's perfect. It smells like a hint of vanilla being drowned out by a combination of cedar wood and musks. Nice, heavy, scent. It smells like ... sex!"

Edward's lips curled upward into a sly smile as Caitlin gasped and exclaimed "That's exactly what Rosalie said!! It's why she keeps choosing this one, in fact."

"Really?!" Edward feigned innocence, his eyes wide. "I think this is the one we want." I nodded in agreeance. "What is it called?"

I was sure he already knew. Show off!

"It's Australian Sandalwood - An amazing compound. It affects the limbic region of the brain which controls our emotions and it also has been widely used for sexual arousal... Wow, that was like de ja vue!! I think that was almost word for word the same conversation I had with Rose. The first time she came here, she actually had me describe every scent to her before she would sample anything! There just weren't any oils she was pleased with, so Joey mentioned he had a few personal bottles that he'd brought back with him from his last trip back home to Western Australia that she might like. I added it to the basket today on a whim. Strange! What were the odds you'd pick the same one?" She shook her head in amazement as she poured a small amount of the solution into the foaming water.

"Yeah! Very strange indeed..What WERE the odds, Edward?? " I asked as I smirked, threatening to expose him. I was still trying to find a way to get him back for letting Joey believe I was some sort of deranged vampire-loving lunatic, earlier.

Edward merely shrugged and splashed a little water at me, telling me to breathe it in and let the aroma work it's magic.

Caitlin blushed as he made his intentions very clear by leaning down and kissing me. She grabbed an unopened bottle of water and placed it on a small ledge next to me as she handed Edward and I some wet washcloths and quickly finished her speech so she could leave.

"I'm going to let you two have some alone time, now. There's a button on each side for immediate assistance if either of you need anything. As a safetly measure, the maximum time in here is thirty five minutes. And these cold washcloths are for your forehead because sometimes the heat gets to be a little much."

Edward grabbed my washcloth and his and threw them both down on the ledge next to my bottle of water. His eyes burned with a fierce passion and he said in a low silky voice "I'm willing to bet the heat is going to become incredibly intense!!!! I'm also pretty sure there's not a damn thing that little towel is going to do to stop it." Caitlin looked dreamily at both of us and smiled softly as she closed the door behind her on her way out.

"That's better. All alone again." Edward purred. "Come here, Bella." There already wasn't much space separating us. He pulled me forward, to face him and began kissing my neck and shoulder. I threw my arms around his neck, drawing him in closer. His tongue ran a straight line from my throat up to my ear lobe as he alternated between licking and biting me softly, so as not to break the skin.

I turned my head, moving my ear away from his mouth. I didn't know if it was purely hormones or if the sandalwood oil was adding to my mood, but I needed to be able to kiss him back, before I went crazy. He recognized the hunger in my eyes and granted me my wish. He sat upright on his knees and held my body tight against him. His kisses came fast and frenzied and gave me just enough time in between to draw another breath back into my lungs before his tongue darted in and out of my mouth.

"Edward...Oh...!" I moaned, not wanting it to end. The coolness from his body balanced out the heat of the hot tub, nicely.

"As long as you know it is still just foreplay, I want to try something, Bella..If you'll let me..." Edward said, huskily, as the lean muscles in his arms flexed.

A million visions filled my head and my heart raced at the words, as I thought of all the possibilities! I wanted as much of him as he would give me. I secretly wondered if I could actually take him over the edge and if I would really be ready for that if it happened. "You know I'll let you... Just be gentle with me, Edward." I lowered my head and looked up at him, seductively, through my thick eyelashes as I watched his inner struggle.

He quickly released me and sat back on the little seat in the water, motionless. I thought he had changed his mind until he grabbed my wrist and spun me around, facing me away from him.

Then, without warning, his arms wrapped around my waist as he pulled me down onto him, hard. He slid me back and jerked his hips forward in one fluid motion, to better position me against him. I was sitting in his lap and could feel every bit of him. I knew what this would be if we didn't have our swimsuits on, separating our bodies.

He pulled my wet hair off to one side and kissed the back of my neck, while I panted and said his name over and over. I could tell he liked that because he smiled and kissed me faster. Suddenly, he stopped kissing me, but his hands stayed at my hips and gripped me tighter as he slowly began thrusting forward, moving me with him. A wave of emotion sent my heart fluttering at what might follow.

My whole body ached with desire. I wanted the real thing. He didn't fight me when I gently pushed away from him. "Now there's something I want to try." I whispered.

As soon as he let me go, I turned and faced him and went on my knees. I held my legs far apart on either side of him, straddling, but giving a wide berth. He smiled and said simply "Welcome back..." as he once again pulled me on top of him and closed my legs tighter around him.

I sucked his lips and went back to going through the motions while kissing him. Everything was going off without a hitch. The mood was perfect. I decided the time had finally come to take it to a whole new level. I brought my hands back behind my neck to untie the string that would release my bikini top when I heard a soft noise that made me stop.

I stiffened and listened for a minute, wondering if the sound hadn't just been the frantic beating of my own heart.

I cursed as I heard the noise again and recognized it as someone knocking at the door.

"Hello?? It's Adam. I've been knocking for a few minutes and I'm getting a little worried. If you guys are ok in there, please say something."

Edward sighed as he moved me back from him and immersed himself as far down into the water as he could, before answering Adam's cry.

"Yes, Adam. We're fine." Edward yelled out and shot me a warning look that let me know he was going to call Adam in. "Come on in." He called out.

Adam opened the door and steped inside cautiously as I finished downing the bottled water I suddenly desperately needed.

"I'm so sorry to disturb you guys. I know the hot tubs are wonderful,... It's just that you've been in here for over forty minutes and that's a little dangerous with the water temperature being what it is. You can dehydrate pretty quickly. People have also been known to fall asleep and pass out if they stay in hot tubs too long."

My throat was dry and my voice cracked when I spoke. "We didn't realize it had been that long." Adam's eyes darted to the large clock on the wall, but didn't say anything. He nodded and added "I understand. You just lost track of time. It happens." I returned his warm smile.

The way he spoke made me feel completely at ease. There was no hint of sarcasm in his voice, whatsoever. He seemed completely genuine and non-judgemental. I wanted to ask Edward what he thought of him, but it would have to wait until we had some time alone again... If I would even remember that, the next time we were alone.

We stepped out of the hot tub and dried off before following Adam to a new section of the spa.

"You're more than welcome to return to the hot tubs after you've had a chance to let your body temperature come back down. Would you like to do your sugar scrub, now?" Adam asked me. Remembering that Edward was in the room, he addressed him next "Edward, feel free to stay if you like. You're more than welcome to sit in on the session. This is nothing too invasive or uncomfortable. It's mostly a deep cleansing for her arms and legs that will leave her feeling refreshed and energized. I can have something set up for you at the same time, so you aren't just siting out, if you'd like..."

Edward shook his head and responded "No thank you, Adam. I think I might just take a little walk and stretch my legs out for a while. I need to get Bella something to eat anyway."

My stomach rumbled at the mention of food. I had forgotten to eat in my excitement.

"I trust you and I'm sure she is in good hands. What time should I come back?" Edward smiled at me and blew me a little kiss while Adam answered him.

"If you give us about a half hour, she will be all set. In the meantime, there is a cafe..." he gave Edward the specifics while I zoned out momentarily.

Edward pulled me into his arms before leaving and briefly kissed me, careful not to ignite my passion again.

"Why are you really leaving right now, Edward?" I asked in a barely audible voice.

He pulled me in for a hug and whispered in my ear. "It'll be ok. I have been listening to his thoughts and he is a very decent guy. He thinks you're pretty, - obviously. Who doesn't? But he has respect for us and isn't going to try anything funny with you while I'm gone. I will return with some food for you. I also need to go check my phone. I'm out of range to hear them, but I've got a feeling that with Jasper's heightened sense of emotion I've probably got about fifty voicemails waiting for me. I love you. I'll see you in a half hour."

His eyes were filled with laughter as he walked out of the room. I immediately started to miss him.

A/N: I know - please don't get on my case about how you were all hoping for a longer chapter. It is 1:10AM.. My husband went to bed without me and I stayed up so I could finish this and get it out to you ASAP - because I love all of you! Well, I try to give the readers what they want as long as it doesn't veer too much from my outlined storyline. You said you couldn't get enough of Edward in the speedo and you wanted a little more from him... Did I deliver? Oh, how I love Edward when he is in the mood. And if you think I covered just about all they can safely do without actualy having sex - you haven't seen anything yet!!! I am trying real hard to keep that T rating on my story. And yeah- Adam is a nice guy. He is gonna get a little more time in the next installment. The next installment should end with the massage that you have all been so patiently waiting for. Thank you! I can't wait for you guys to read it, too!!!! Review if you're still on board with me!!