Chapter 22

I woke up to Bella jerking awake. "Alright, Edward, I know we aren't in a tent this time; why are you and I in the same bed again?"

"Because you were crying about your father."

"Oh, that was all real."

"Yes, how about we get up, have some breakfast and go diving?"

"Okay."

"Edward, did you sleep okay?"

"Yes, I did."

"Go put on a different suit and your booties so that we can get ready for another day of diving."

Edward and I started on French toast for breakfast for everyone. I had orange juice, as well.

"I'm sorry guys. I didn't know that being on the yacht would bring all that up subconsciously."

"Bella, it's okay. We'll just keep telling you that you are doing all of this so that you can sleep with Edward more," Emmett said.

Jasper just punched him.

"Give me about thirty minutes and I'll be ready to dive. Can we try a night dive tonight?"

"Yes, but can we have an early dinner on shore."

"Yes, Emmett."

Thirty minutes later, I have my skin on and put my wet suit on. The boys have a cart loaded up and we go to the Casino Point to do a shore dive.

We finish getting dressed and Jasper asked, "Can I be Bella's dive buddy?"

I said, "Sure."

Soon we were in and swimming around. I would go in and out of the kelp just enjoying myself.

Jasper signaled for me to go the sand bottom.

I did and he made me do BC removal and replacement. I didn't argue; I just did it. Then I signaled for the three of them to prove it to me and they all did it, too.

We went and did a safety stop. On the service, we just sat around on the sand and talked and then again went back in for another dive.

After our second dive, we returned to the yacht. I rinsed off in the fresh water shower and rinsed out the gear. I refilled everyone's tanks

We sat around filled out our dive logs and then I looked at the dive sites and said, "Let's go to the Italian Dive Gardens and do some maneuvering at depths with the scooters. I'd like Edward back as my dive buddy."

"That's fair," Emmett said.

"Can we go around to the gardens now? I would like to get a free dive in and then have some down time before we actually dive."

"How deep can you go Bella?"

"I don't know, but I love the feeling."

So we headed the yacht around and I put my skin on. Once we were tied off, I went to the back of the boat slipped on my mask and fins. I dove in and went straight down. I popped back up about two minutes later, but I was further away from the yacht. The current had carried me a little ways.

Edward said, "Stay put. I'll come and get you."

"Edward, stop. I'm fine; I'll be right there."

I pushed through the current. Edward and Emmett lifted me straight out of the water and I said, "See. I'm fine."

"What is it you like about free diving?" Emmett asked as he wrapped a towel around me.

"It's freeing, relaxing and intense all in one."

Emmett said, "Just like sex."

I started choking and almost tripped; Edward caught me though. I, finally, had myself under control and I said to, "Emmett, I really don't know about that. But you have volunteered enough times since I met you, do you want to go and introduce me to sex right now?"

This time Emmett shut up.

I said, "What's wrong, Emmett? Cat got your tongue."

"Lunch, boys. Come on in when Emmett finds his voice."

Jasper patted Emmett's back and said, "She just shut you up."

We made lunch and enjoyed ourselves on the back patio.

Ninety minutes later, Edward was helping me get my gear back on and he whispered, "Since I am your boyfriend, can I please be your dive buddy for the rest of the weekend? I have shared you enough with the other two."

I smiled and said, "Yes." I finish slipping on my gear. This time we put Jasper and Emmett in first. They start to go down and then I enter and finally Edward. We use our scooters and head down; we bottom out at around 110 feet. We spent 35 minutes on that dive, but by the time we got out it had been 45 minutes. We plug the information into our dive computers; we should stay out for at least an hour. Emmett went and got cards and we played.

"No deeper than 60 feet guys." I said, "Checking the tables."

"Yes, mommy."

I punched Emmett and said, "You're really sick Emmett. First, you tell me you want to have sex with me and now I am your mother. You have some sick fetishes."

Jasper and Edward just started laughing at Emmett. Without the scooters this time, we started exploring. We went through the kelp at sixty feet this time.

Forty minutes later, we were out relaxing and enjoying ourselves. Edward and I brought the yacht back around to the docks. Emmett and Jasper tied up the yacht.

"Bella, go get ready."

"Okay, can we leave around five for dinner?"

"Sure."

I wore my boots with straight leg jeans and a tight at chest tank that flaired just below the bust line. When I came out, all the boys were having a beer by the kitchen bar. "Couldn't wait?"

"Nope."

"You look beautiful, Bella; those jeans make your legs go on forever."

"Thank you, Edward."

"I love you boys in these shirts, but why do you always wear this style and why dark ones?"

"Easy Bella, we have to hide our guns and this is the perfect style shirt for it," Emmett said.

"Where do you keep it?"

"Our waistbands, do you want to get mine out?" Emmett asked.

"No, Emmett. I might accidently purposely shoot your ass."

"Come on, Bella. You've been hanging out with Emmett to long," Jasper said.

I heard my phone go off as we were walking up the dock and I look and giggled, "Edward, come here."

I show him the text - Picture of movie ticket from Carlisle and he says here's your proof.

Esme then sends me one that says I loved the movie thanks Bella

We headed for the restaurant up on the hill with a view of the marina. We had fresh Catalina seafood for dinner. I stuck with soda. I was making sure I didn't feel that drunk again anytime soon. Plus we're still going to do two night dives.

Back on the boat, I put on my light blue suit again and slipped on the skin and added my wetsuit. Edward and I got out all our night lights and attached to our gear.

"Bella."

"Yes, Edward."

"Are you better tonight?"

"Yes, thank you. This is fun; so let's do our night dives. I was in and heading under the sea followed by Edward, Jasper, and Emmett. The lobsters and rays that came out were cool at night. We just swam along for an hour or so and then headed back to the boat. We changed out the tanks, grabbed a bottle of water and headed back in. This time we stayed in for about thirty minutes. We cleaned up the gear. I slipped out of my wet suit and this time I went into my room and showered. I came back out in pajamas with my ankles bare for once. I curled up on one of the couches and was flipping through the television. Emmett came out and said, "College football, alright."

Then there was a knock at the back of the boat. Emmett looked at me. Jasper and Edward were in the hall too looking leery. Emmett went to go for the door. Edward pointed at my legs; a shit what was I going to do. Emmett slowed down and then Jasper chucked a blanket at me. Edward then quickly came over and sat next to me and pulled me in.

Then we heard Emmett say, "Hi!"

We heard two voices say, "Hi!"

"We are Harry and Mary on the boat next to you. We heard you cheer over the college football game. Our satellite went out. We're wondering if we could watch the second half with you guys."

"Sure, come on in." Jasper quickly sat on the other end of the couch to make sure my ankles stay covered.

Emmett brought out a couple bar stools. I stayed laying in Edward's lap with about ten minutes to go in the game. I had laughed a couple of times pretty hard and I really needed to go to the bathroom. I pulled in my yoga training and made it sound like I was asleep. I could even make the little sighing sounds of deep breathing.

Mary said, "Look, Bella fell asleep."

"Yeah, I'm sure she is beat, we did six dives today."

"Oh my god," she said. "That little thing has to be exhausted to keep up with all of you; Edward, take your girlfriend to bed."

"Yes, ma'am," Edward said. He scooped me up and kept me covered and took me to my room. As soon as the door closed, I whispered, "Put me down, bathroom now."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Beautiful." While I ran into the bathroom, Edward called Carlisle to run a check on the couple just to be sure and their boat.

I climbed into bed and laid down. Edward gently kissed my lips and said, "Good night, Beautiful. I really like having you laying in my arms and lap. Plus you're an amazing scuba diver; I'll vote yes you are a part of the team and diving plan.

"Really?" I quietly squeaked.

"Yes. If you weren't a freakin' queen we were trying to return home, I would have you working on all water rescues at the CIA."

"Thank you, I think that is one of the nicest things you have said about my skills to date. Good night, Edward."

"Good night, Bella. Sweet dreams."

EPOV

Then I left Bella's bedroom and finished watching the game.

Mary said, "You didn't wake her up, did you?"

"No, she's still asleep."

With two minutes to go in the game, I felt my pocket go off. I excused myself and went to get a drink in the kitchen and I checked my text - all clear call later. Older couple retired over there have a daughter Bella's age and on older boy they both live in LA, satellite sweep of boat clean.

I replied - great.

Then I returned to our living room with water and enjoyed the rest of the game. We cheered when their alma mater won. They thanked us and Emmett walked them out. I went and looked at Bella. She was sound asleep with no words coming out of her mouth. Jasper said, "To bad buddy, you get to sleep alone tonight."

I punched Jasper and said, "Good night, man."

"Good night. Enjoy dreaming about Bella."

I went into my room and I dreamt about the beautiful brunette sleeping next door to me. I knew I wouldn't get to make love to her anytime soon, but I really wanted to keep kissing her.

A/N – Okay I am returning my daughter to college today for yet another semester. Your reviews will give us something to read and chat about as we drive back. Please I know there are more than three of you out there reading this story. Please just drop me a quick thank you note. Will update again on Thursday.