A/N: Thank you for all the kind reviews. This chapter includes adult material.
There was barely a light in the sky when Sig trudged down to Natalie's door. His goal was to catch her before she went out for a run or early morning yoga. When he'd gotten back to his room he'd had a message from Regina telling him to make the plans tonight no matter the time. He'd called and the trip had been planned in less than 10 minutes. Jose had known exactly what Natalie would like and guided Sig into the perfect getaway. All Sig was responsible for was to get Natalie outside the front entrance of the hotel by 7 am. Sig himself had already packed a bag and had asked Regina to pack a bag for Natalie. Finally arriving at Natalie's door Sig hesitated before finally knocking lightly. Regina opened the door and let Sig in holding her fingers to her lips. She led him over to the couch and plied him with some warm tea.
"She's still sleeping" Regina whispered.
"We have to be out front at 7" said Sig.
"She'll be fine" said Regina. "I packed her bag, she will be able to get up and go."
"Are you sure?" asked Sig. "Every woman I've ever known takes time to get presentable."
"She will be fine" repeated Regina.
Sig was about to answer when noises started from the bedroom. Regina excused herself and a few minutes later Natalie emerged sleep softened but dressed.
"Hi" she said sleepily.
"Hi" replied Sig. "I have a surprise for you."
"Oh really?" asked Natalie.
"Yes, lets go" said Sig.
Regina handed Natalie her bag. Natalie nodded in confusion but followed Sig out the door. Once the door was closed Regina said a little prayer and went to work on Natalie's excuses. She didn't want the family to ruin Sig and Natalie's adventure.
Sig panted heavily as he trudged up the steep path. He'd contemplated turning back many times, but the bare legs and tight clad bottom in front of him prevented it. Natalie walked ahead carrying a small backpack full of water and snacks. They'd only stopped twice, both at Sig's request. The trip had been a complete surprise. Jose had met them at the hotel, driven them to a trail head, handed Sig a map and left. Natalie had picked up the backpack, glanced at the map and then taken off at a vomit inducing pace. Sig didn't like roughing it, he did it too many months of the year on a crab boat. Natalie breezed up a small cliff and then stopped. It took Sig a moment to catch up to her and once he did he looked over the horizon. Below them was a beautiful camp, perched on a cliff. There was a massive tent, a small outdoor shower, a small fire was burning and a table laden with food and drink was covered by mosquito netting.
"Oh Sig, this is amazing" said Natalie before she scrambled down the cliff.
"Thank God we're here" muttered Sig.
The campsite was incredibly appointed, the tent was filled with a fully appointed king sized bed. There was a separate table, covered with netting, full of food and drinks. Natalie immediately walked to the edge of the campsite and looked at the flawless pool below. She glanced back over her shoulder, stripped off her clothes and dove into the water. Sig didn't know what to do first, strip off his clothes, have a drink or kneel down to thank the gods.
"Come in Sig" called Natalie. "I promise not to peek."
"You can peek all you want, I'm going to" said Sig with a wink.
He grabbed a bottle of champagne and followed Natalie over the cliff. His breath was swept away by the shock of the cold water. It took him a minute to feel Natalie's warm arms around him, pulling him to the surface.
"Breath" said Natalie taking the bottle from Sig's hands.
Sig sucked in breaths, trying to keep himself from throwing up. In the meantime Natalie popped the bottle of champagne and poured some into her mouth. Treading water she offered some to Sig.
"Are you kidding?" he panted. "I can barely keep myself above water."
"Your loss" said Natalie chugging back another drink.
"Natalie, please don't drown" said Sig. "I can't save you."
"You already have" said Natalie swimming away.
Sig glowed with the praise and swam over to where Natalie was treading water. He grabbed her around the waist. Natalie turned and wrapped her legs around Sig's making sure not to spill the bottle.
"You are a much better swimmer than I would give you credit for" said Natalie.
"You are lucky I can even speak" said Sig.
Natalie giggled happily and swam towards the shore. She set the bottle on a pile of rocks and than swam towards the waterfall. Sig followed her desperately trying to get more contact with her body.
"This place is amazing" said Natalie.
"I'm glad you like it" said Sig. "I thought it would be a nice getaway for you."
"Did Regina help you?" asked Natalie.
For a moment he thought about denying it but he knew how much Natalie hated lying.
"Yes, she gave me a name and number" said Sig. "I had no idea what it was going to be but the guy just went off once I gave him your name."
"What do you think of Regina?" asked Natalie.
"Honestly, I'd like to hire her for the boat" said Sig.
"She's pretty amazing" said Natalie.
She dipped her head under the waterfall and let it pound her skin. Sig watched her and he couldn't keep the smile off his face. She was so happy, so different from how she acted when she was with her family.
"What are you doing?" asked Natalie.
"Starring at a naked girl under a waterfall, what do you think I'm doing?" replied Sig.
They swam for what seemed like hours. Sig watched each dip and curve of Natalie's body as it moved through the water. Finally Natalie suggested they eat something. Sig watched her climb out of the pool and wondered if she was part monkey.
Wrapped in towels Sig and Natalie ate bits of food from all the plates. They found a small grill set up and a cooler with steaks and lobsters. Sig fired up the grill and started cooking. Natalie sunned herself on a rock until the food was ready.
"Soups on" said Sig.
"It smells delicious" said Natalie. "I didn't know you cooked."
"I was the boats cook before Edgar" said Sig.
"I thought Matt was the cook" said Natalie.
"I was first, then Edgar, then Matt" explained Sig.
Natalie picked up a piece of meat with her fingers and popped it in her mouth. Sig watched her eyes close in appreciation.
"Delicious, absolutely amazing" said Natalie. "Try some."
She picked up another piece of meat and fed it to Sig. He smiled a thank you and then picked up a piece and fed Natalie. This went on until the meat was finished.
"So Sig, what do you like to do when you're not fishing?" asked Natalie.
"I usually work on the business aspects of the boat, paperwork, stuff for the website, product development and promotion of the show" said Sig.
"Don't you ever just take time off?" asked Natalie.
"Not like this" said Sig. "I bet we don't even get cell service up here" said Sig.
"Probably not" said Natalie. "It's nice to be completely detached from the rest of the world."
"Would you live here forever?" asked Sig.
"No" replied Natalie. "Eventually I'd get lonely."
"I'd stay with you" said Sig.
"Well I suppose that would sweeten the deal" said Natalie. "But you'd miss your boat and your brothers."
"James told me about the other incidences" said Sig in sudden seriousness.
"Oh yeah?" said Natalie. "Lets not ruin a beautiful outing by dredging up the past."
"I'm sorry I didn't believe you on the boat" said Sig.
"Its' fine" said Natalie. "I forgive you."
She got up and went into the tent. Sig cursed his luck when she returned dressed.
Sig panicked, wondering if she was going to leave. He let out the breath he was holding when Natalie sat down on one of the pillows.
"I can't let it go" said Sig. "I'm obsessing over it."
"No kidding" said Natalie. "I'm sure you didn't fly all the way to Costa Rica for the scenery."
"Yeah, you caught me" said Sig.
"Listen Sig, I appreciate your apology" said Natalie. "But as someone once said 'it is what it is', you can't change what happened. You've said repeatedly that you made a mistake, that's all you can do. You have to let it go."
"I want to make it up to you" said Sig.
"You can't" said Natalie. "This trip is great. I needed to get away from my family. The incident at dinner was just a reminder of why I live so far away from them."
"Ok, lets forget about it" said Sig. "Lets have a drink."
Sig poured them both a glass of wine, they sat in silence and sipped at their drinks.
"You were really amazing on the boat" said Sig. "Better than any greenhorn I've ever had."
"Don't tell Jake that" said Natalie.
"He already knows" said Sig. "He was the first one to point it out."
"Do you think you'd be able to go a whole day without talking about fishing?" asked Natalie.
"No" said Sig. "It's my life."
"It's a part of you but it doesn't need to define you" said Natalie sagely.
Sig turned to face her, completely floored by her statement.
"Fishing is all my family knows" said Sig. "Of course it defines me."
"It shapes who you are and it's important, but that's not all you are. You are much more three dimensional than just some captain in the wheelhouse" said Natalie.
"If you say so" said Sig unconvinced.
"Come on, you must have a hobby" said Natalie. "Maybe you collect stamps, race cars, raise kittens in your spare time."
"Raise kittens?" said Sig with a raised eyebrow.
"I was going to say make amateur porn but I thought the kittens thing was better to get your attention" said Natalie.
Sig barked out a tremendous laugh which made Natalie laugh, which turned into a giggle and then a huge snort. The snort set Sig off and the laughing only ended when they both got the hiccups. A few drinks of water later and they were back to normal.
The sun was setting on what Natalie considered an almost perfect day. She was deliciously tired from all the swimming, eating and drinking. She and Sig had gorged themselves on the delicious food and sunned themselves until they were pink. Sig was sleeping face down on the bed in the tent and Natalie watched the sky for the sunset star. Sig woke up and walked outside, he was dressed only in a pair of low slung beach shorts. Natalie's profile was backlit by the setting sun and it took Sig's breath away. As he walked up behind her, Natalie scooted over to make room for him on the rock.
"It's beautiful isn't it" said Natalie.
"Yes, you are" said Sig.
Natalie blushed in embarrassment and looked out over the ocean.
"It's funny but even though Nicole and I are identical she's always told she's beautiful and I'm always told I'm smart" said Natalie. "I suppose I'd rather be smart than beautiful."
"You're both" said Sig. "She's only one."
"She's smart" said Natalie defensively. "She speaks five languages, memorizes operas in a day and never forgets a face."
"Why do you defend her?" asked Sig. "Does she ever do the same for you?"
"I never ask her to" said Natalie.
"Does she ask you?" asked Sig.
Natalie turned her head away and Sig quickly dipped his arm around her shoulders to keep her from running off.
"I think you are the most beautiful woman I've ever met" said Sig. "And too smart for my own good."
Natalie smiled and before she could look away Sig leaned in and kissed her. It was gentle at first but when his tongue traced along her lips she opened her mouth. Sig's hands twisted in her hair and Natalie stroked his naked chest. When they finally broke the kiss, both were out of breath.
"Smart, beautiful and you kiss like" began Sig.
His statement was cut off by another searing kiss. This time Sig's hands drifted to Natalie's shoulders, then down her arms and finally down to her breasts. The moment his hand came into contact with them she pulled away.
"Sorry, it's just I haven't done this" began Natalie.
"Oh my God" said Sig as if praising God. "You're a virgin."
"Uh, no" said Natalie. "I was going to say I haven't done this in a while."
"Right" said Sig. "Of course, I'm sure you've done it many times before."
"Before you talk yourself into a kick in the balls, lets get back to kissing" said Natalie.
Sig nodded sheepishly and had just a moment to catch his breath before Natalie pounced on him.
"I'd love to continue this in a more comfortable setting" suggested Sig. "This rock is killing my back."
"I suppose we could go somewhere more conducive to romance and back health" said Natalie.
Sig scooped Natalie into his arm and walked unsteadily towards the tent.
"This can't be good for back health" said Natalie.
"It's worth it" grunted Sig.
******(Gratuitous Sex Scene)*******
He dropped her with a plop on the bed, letting her bounce slightly before slipping on top of her. Natalie stretched her hands over her head enjoying the comfort of the mattress. Their clothes were stripped off between kisses. And after a few deep kisses Natalie pulled Sig over so she was hovering above him.
"Oh, did you think you were going to be in charge?" asked Natalie.
"Yes" said Sig, trying to flip her over.
Sig attempted to fight to flip her over, but her thighs held him fast. After struggling for a few moments Sig laid still.
"Trust me, I'll make it worth your while" she whispered.
Sig let go of trying to gain control and once Natalie felt his compliance she slipped down with her lips heading south. She peppered his chest with kisses and then licked his bellybutton. Sig's hand's gripped the sheets once Natalie's lips encircled his cock. Her warm mouth was overwhelming and Sig had to bite his lip to prevent himself from spending immediately. After a few moments, when Sig could no longer control himself he tried to pull Natalie off of him. He struggled for a moment before her hands went to his thighs, pinning him in place. Her mouth moved up and down sucking him into oblivion. He tried to hold off as long as possible but her mouth was too much for him and with a shout he came. Natalie swallowed every drop and then smiled broadly. Sig laid back for a moment collecting his breath before flipping Natalie over to give her his own tongue lashing. He spread her legs wide and dipped his head so he was even with her pussy. Instead of telling her his plans of torture he just set his lips on her. He pulled her lips into his mouth sucking on every part but her clit. Natalie tried to move her hips to get that delicate part between Sig's lips. He moved his mouth off of her a few times before finally giving her what she wanted. His mouth descended on her in earnest, sucking her until she was cumming all over his face. Sig licked up every drop before lining up and sinking home. She was virgin tight and for a moment Sig questioned her assertion that she wasn't. That idea was shattered when Natalie flipped him over so she was astride him. She bounced her body up and down, moving Sig's hand to her clit and showing him how she wanted him to manipulate it. When his hand faltered she slapped it away and brought herself to orgasm again and again. Natalie began to slowdown and Sig rolled them both over, carefully keeping them joined. Once settled he began a breakneck pace, snapping his hips against her. It didn't take long before Sig was approaching his climax.
"Come on Natalie, one more time" coaxed Sig.
Natalie moved her fingers down and manipulated her clit until she was clenching around him. Sig roared out his climax and then after a valiant effort, of all of ten seconds, he collapsed on top of her.
"Sig, you're crushing me" said Natalie.
"I can't move" said Sig. "You're too soft."
Natalie pushed him over and moved to get comfortable. Sig wrapped her in his arms and promptly fell asleep. Natalie laid her head on his chest, listening to the rapid beat of his heart. By the time it slowed to it's normal pace Natalie was fast asleep.