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Chapter 6: Battle of the Brains

EPOV

After our brunch, I went home to get ready for my training appointment. I was going to be working under a Dr. Nichols for the afternoon as a sort of student-doctoring thing.

I was disappointed that I didn't get my mystery girl's name or number. Now all I had to find her was the club and her appearance. I told Rose what she looked like and she said she'd keep an eye out. My hopes weren't that high though.

I had a little time before I had to leave for the hospital so I logged on to that chat room again. I saw that klutz913 was online, too. I sent a private chat request and she accepted.

Private Chat

pianoman: Hello Bella. How are you? It's been a while since we've talked.

klutz913: Yes it has. I haven't been up to much. I went to a club with some friends and that was about it.

pianoman: I did the same thing with some of my friends. Can I ask you something?

klutz913: Sure. Anything you'd like.

pianoman: Why is it so hard to get a girl out of your head when you know you'll probably never see her again?

klutz913: Oh. Um...I'm not sure. Did you meet this girl at the club?

pianoman: It's okay. You can say it. I had a one night stand. And I didn't get her name... She didn't even leave a number.

klutz913: I'm sure she did. Did you look everywhere?

pianoman: No...not really.

klutz913: Go do that.

pianoman: Will you be here?

klutz913: Yes. Now go. lol

I left the computer and went into my bedroom. It seemed like the first logical place to look. I threw around the covers, looking for a piece of paper or something. I looked on the nightstand, in the drawers, on the floor. There was nothing. I got on my hands and knees and looked under the bed. There was nothing but a bunch of dust bunnies.

I stood up and sighed. I walked back out of the room and to my laptop.

pianoman: Nothing.

klutz913: There has to be something.

pianoman: What makes you so sure?

klutz913: I just have a feeling...

pianoman: Okay.

klutz913: Sorry but I have to go. Chat at you later?

pianoman: Absolutely.

We said our goodbyes. I was about to leave the house when Jake found me. He jumped up on me, his front feet on my chest. His horrid dog breath was hitting my face. Then I saw something stuck in his tooth. I pulled it out. It was a plastic of some kind. I was curious so I pushed him off me and followed him to his food bowl. Right next to it was my chewed up credit card along with my wallet which was torn to bits.

"Jesus Christ, Jake!" I scolded him as I picked up the tattered piece of material. "How the hell did you get a hold of this?"

He just wagged his tail and smiled at me.

"You are the worst dog ever!" I said to him as I cleaned out the rest of the things from my wallet that he hadn't eaten yet, which was just a twenty dollar bill, a few ones, and my only debit card. Thankfully he'd only eaten my emergency credit card. I put the things in my pocket, patted Jake on the head, and left for my training with Dr. Nichols.

Tanya texted me on the way there.

wtf! r u avoidin me? - T

I didn't want to talk to her right now, but I guess I had to. I felt horrible about the one night stand and that I had cheated on her. I'd broken my own rule.

No, I'm sorry. How about I make you dinner tonight? My place 7pm? - E I texted her as I pulled into a parking space at Lehmen Memorial Hospital.

fine. watever. cya then - T

I knew I'd have to do a lot of pampering her before she wasn't mad anymore. But if this training went well, I would get the job and be able to leave her.

I told the receptionist my name and she directed me to Dr. Nichols's office.

"Hello, Edward." He said as I stepped in. He held is hand out to me and I shook it. "You're going to be working with me and a lukemia patient today. For her privacy, you're not going to know her name or anything like that, that doesn't pertain to her health."

I nodded my understanding.

He smiled. "Then let's get this training started."

I followed him to one of the rooms. My mouth dropped and my eyes widened in shock when I saw who was sitting on the exam table.

She looked exactally like my mystery girl, but her hair was different, a light brown long and wavy, and she wore no make up.

She didn't even acknowledge me. Either she was the girl and she didn't want to see me or she wasn't the girl and was here for a checkup.

"How are you today?" Dr. Nichols asked her.

"I'm fine." She said sharply.

"MmHmm." He jotted something down on his clipboard before guestering to me. "This is Edward, a student doctor of mine. Edward, this is my patient."

I held out my hand to her. She looked at it for a moment before taking it in hers and shaking it. I felt a jolt of electricity. This was her. I was sure of it! What I just felt was the same jolt as the other night! I'm positive!

"Hello." She squeaked out, dropping my hand.

"I'm going to go set up a blood test. I'll be back in a minute." Dr. Nichols said. I wonder if the man knew he was giving me a perfect opportunity and an awkward situation. He left the room, leaving the door open.

We sat in silence for a full two minutes before she finally spoke.

"Why didn't you call me?"

I was shocked to silence. She was a very daring woman.

"Because you didn't leave a number." I said like it was obvious, which it was.

"Yes I did." She looked staright at me. "On your pillow."

I shrugged. "Nope. Must've been some other guy."

Ooh...Way to go Edward-Fucking-Dumbass.

She crossed her arms over her chest. "Excuse me. Are you saying I'm a whore?"

I shook my head quickly. "No. I'm sorry. I just thought you'd ditched me. I would've called but I didn't have your number. Nor your name."

She sighed, still angry. "My name is Bella Swan."

"Bella Sw-..." I was going to tell her what a lovely name that was...had I not heard it before.

Just that second, Dr. Nichols came back into the room. "Alrighty. You're test are all set up. Let's finish up this appointment, shall we?"

The rest of the training session I kept my mouth shut. Was this really the Bella Swan from the chatroom? No one got that lucky. Nor did coincidences that big ever happen. She must be a different Bella.

I was just about to get in my car to go home...and call Rosalie and tell her about my weird afternoon, when I saw Bella leaning up against a car I assumed to be hers.

"So..." I began as I leaned against my car.

"Yeah. I am the Bella from the chatroom." She was calmer now. "I guess coincidences do happen sometimes."

I scoffed. "Yeah. No kidding. This is probably like a once in a milenium kind of coincidence."

She laughed. "No kidding."

"Why didn't you tell me you had lukemia?"

She shrugged. "I didn't want any sympathy points from you."

I cautiously stepped a step closer. "I wouldn't have treated you any different."

She shrugged like she didn't really believe me. "Did you...you know...enjoy that night?" She asked, blushing and looking at the ground." She was so cute right then.

I smiled. "Of course I did. It was great." Now it was my turn to blush and be embarassed. "I was hoping we might be able to do it again...after we get to know each other, of course."

She smiled brightly. "I'd love that."

"Do you have time for a quick coffee?" I asked her. She smiled and nodded.

"I'll follow you in my car."

We ended up at a local Starbucks. We chatted about anything and everything. Conversation flowed so easily for us. Our afternoon coffee turned into dinner which turned into going back to my place.

"God Bella!" I basically growled out as we made out like teenagers on my couch. This woman was driving me mad. Our lips molded together perfectly. Her kisses trailed along my jaw and back to my mouth. I jutted my tounge out to trace along her bottom lip. She opened her mouth a little to allow my tounge entrace. We fought for dominace.

"Mmm..." Bella moaned out. I was just about to take her right then when I heard my phone go off.

I fished it out of my jeans.

Fuck my life!

almost there! cant wait 2 c u eddie poo! - T

What was I supposed to do? Ditch Bella? Ditch Tanya? My head said Bella but my heart said Tanya.

I was the idiot and listened to my heart. What a douchebag...

I'm sorry Tanya. I've come down with something. I don't want you to come over here and get it. I'll make it up to you though I promise. - E

ok. whatever. bye -T

I went back to Bella on the couch.

"What was that?" She asked.

"Nothing. Just a friend." I kissed along her neck to her chest. Tonight was going to be fun...

So...Did it suck? Do we all hate Edward right now? Thought so...

Please review if you want Bella to get mad at Edward and smash up his pretty Volvo! Haha!

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