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The weeks had gone by in the blink of an eye and before Natalia knew it the Northwestern was headed back to Saint Paul Island for her final offload of the season. Nat was in the wheelhouse with Sig, sitting in the co-captain's chair. Since it was 1:00 in the morning the sky was black and Sig had turned off all the lights in the wheelhouse, leaving them both enveloped in a comfortable darkness. Natalia was grateful for the silence as she closed her eyes and let her thoughts consume her.

Everything with her and Edgar had been going great so far. By now everyone knew they were together and aside from some intial good natured ribbing nobody really said anything to them about their relationship. Though Natalia felt like she was walking on cloud 9 half the time a part of her was still unsure about what this all meant.

A few weeks back, he'd danced with her in the middle of a crowded bar, kissed her hotly in front of God and everyone, and had told her that she was his. Still, what did it mean? If she was his, did that mean that they were now official? Or was she his because his ego couldnt take her showing interest in someone else. Natalia hated all the second guessing she was doing but the few times that she asked Edgar flat out what exactly was happening between them he'd say

"I told you you're mine, didn't I?" And then he'd kiss her.

She guessed it was to shut her up and distract her from asking more questions. It worked. She just wished Edgar would just be more blunt with her about exactly what was going on with them. Despite the fact that he liked to call her "kid" (mostly to get on her nerves) she was a big girl now...a woman. And she could take the truth, whatever it was.

Don't you think it's time that you made it clear?
You gotta get on your biz
Tell me what it ain't or what it is
I can handle it

Lately she found herself feeling irked with Edgar. She didn't want to seem clingy or pressure him into something he didn't want to do, but she didn't like the uncertainty of where she stood with him either. A few of the guys who worked at the processing plant where the Northwestern offloaded had expressed interest in her several times, one very cute one in particular named Angel, but she'd always politely turned them down.

I've had it up to here
I don't wanna pressure you dear
I've sent back to back dudes
Away from my door
Thinking I was spoken for
Not anymore

She was tired of the confusion, tired of the way the "unofficial" "official" labels kept running through her head. She was already Edgar's completely. He had stolen her heart from the first and that had never changed. But she need him to be HERS completely, needed to have his heart the way he had hers.

And I'm tired of being your unofficial girl
And I'm tired of trying but I'm still your
unofficial girl

(You gotta learn to love me)
You gotta love me in the light and the dark
You gotta give me all of your heart
I wanna be your official girl

Natalia knew from the start this would end up complicated. She knew Edgar was like most typical men, wanting their freedom and all the women that came with it. But she wasn't like all the rest of them, she loved Edgar for Edgar, not because he was on some TV show and thought she could get something from him the way all those skanks did. She didn't want to lose Edgar but eventually they would have to talk, he'd have to know that she needed more than just "fun time". It made her nervous to think of what his reaction would be, afraid he'd reject her. But if that's what he wanted that's what he'd get. It would be a shame to end it all, but Natalia would walk away and not turn back.

If you keep this up there's bound to be a mess cause I ain't really like the rest
Put to the test I could surely pass
You better do the math

It'd be ashamed to say you lost me
But if you want that
It's a wrap
And I won't look back

If it was up to her, she and Edgar would've been married by now. But the choice was his. She'd lay the cards out on the table for him and then the ball was in his court. He'd just better be sure that whatever he decided was what he really wanted, because once she left she was gone.

You better act right
I'm two seconds from being out the door

Said I won't be with you unofficially anymore
And I can't make you choose
Long as you're cool on knowing you're bout to blow a good thing
And I ain't making ultimatums I'm gonna tell you this verbatim

Natalia was distracted from her thoughts by the sounds of someone walking up the stairs but she didn't turn around.

"Oh, great." Sig muttered sarcastically and Nat turned around to see who it was. She smiled despited herself.

"It's always good to see you too Sig." Edgar said in a cheery voice and Natalia chuckled.

"What are you doing up here?" she asked him sweetly as he stood in front of her and took her hands in his.

"Lookin' for you. What are you doing up here?"

"Just relaxing. Enjoying some quality time with Sig."

Edgar snorted and Sig shot him a look. Edgar ignored him and gave Nat a kiss on her cheek.

"I missed you.."

"Oh brother..." Sig could be heard muttering from across the wheelhouse and Edgar shot him a glare. Natalia was always amused by their brotherly interactions.

"Missed you too Ed.."

"Why dont you cut this quality time short with my dear brother and come spend some time with me?"

"Can't"

Edgar frowned "Why not?"

"Gotta take over for Sig in a few"

Edgar groaned in frustration which caused Sig to smirk. These two really loved to get under each others skin.

"I'll stay up here with you then.."

"Aren't you sweet.."

Natalia took Edgar's beautiful face between her hands and drew him towards her. She placed small, soft kisses on his cheek, slowing making her way to her destination. Their lips parted like the Red Sea and their tongues did a dance that left them both wanting more. Edgar was the first one to break their kiss and rested his forehead against hers, bothing breathing heavily.

"That's disgusting." Sig said and Natalia couldn't help but laugh. Sig really knew how to make her laugh and half the time he wasn't even trying. He stood up from the Captain's chair and made his way over to the staircase, pausing to look at the couple, shaking his head at his youngest brother.

"I swear I'll never understand what girls see in you."

"Dont hate me because I'm beautiful."

Sig snorted, winked at Natalia and made his way down the staircase. Natalia got up from where she was sitting and made her way over to the Captain's chair and Edgar in turn sat in the chair that she'd just occupied. They sat in silence for a few minutes, words not always needed between them. Natalia decided now was as good a time as any to bring up what had been on her mind for weeks. Especially now that the season was over, Natalia worried what would happen when they got back home. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves.

"Edgar, we need to talk about something."

*Silence*

"Edgar...it's kind of important.."

*Silence*

"Are you listening to-"

Natalia turned to face him and immediately broke out laughing. Edgar was fast asleep, mouth hanging open and arms dangling from his sides. Natalia smiled at the man she had always loved and shook her head with amusement.

"What am I gonna do with you?"

Song:"Official Girl" by Cassie