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Cover Girl Chapter 7

It only took Edward two hours, four cups of overpriced coffee, and two pieces of coffee cake to secure Bella's forgiveness for him calling her by her childhood nickname. He still didn't know why he had called her that, why he had used that one particular name for her once he realized who she was, but he made certain to lock that name away and never attempt to use it again.

As their coffee and cake lunch-slash-apology came to an end, he was saddened by the thought of telling her bye when he had only just reconnected with her. The old childhood crush came flooding back in and it didn't hurt that she was absolutely stunning to look at.

During their time in the coffee shop Edward had discovered that she was in the Computer Science program. Once he heard that, the geek speak came out and they spent a good hour talking coding, programs, software and hardware, and the latest gadgets, gizmos, and whatamacallits that were out.

As he discarded their trash and prepared to walk her out, he realized that he hadn't gotten her phone number, email, Facebook or Twitter info, or anything. The only way he knew to contact her was to arrive in Vegas, show up on UNLV's campus, and hope to run into her. He decided right then and there that when he returned to the table to get his stuff that he'd just ask for her contact info directly.

He took a deep breath, steadied himself, and turned to face where she sat. She wasn't looking at him which helped give him more time to prepare himself for the actual asking part. It wasn't something he had ever had to do. In Forks, everyone was friends with everyone on Facebook. He was pretty sure that he had something like three-hundred-and-seventy-two friends in common with Mike Newton. They knew phone numbers and there were actual, honest to god phone books that could be used to look someone up if you didn't know it by chance.

Walking back to the table, he saw Bella hunched over her notebook writing. He wanted to ask her if she was busy with something, but she popped her head up at the last moment, placed the pen between her teeth, and then ripped the sheet of paper out, folding it and handing it over to Edward.

"Facebook, email, and cell because I didn't know if Forks had actually modernized and made it past the rotary phone stage. And you have to tell your mom I said hi. Mrs. Esme made my summers feel welcoming and I'll always have a fond memory of her. And your dad, tell him that I finally quit falling down and needing stitches, at least until you showed back up that is. I still can't believe he had to stitch me up that one time when I fell out of your tree house. Oh, and Emmett, tell that oaf of a brother of yours that I'm still not afraid of him and his friends!" she said fiercely but with a smile playing at the corners of her mouth. She really was quite feisty. "And I loved catching up, but I have to run, I have an appointment on campus," Bella said as she picked up her things and came around to give Edward a hug.

He opened his arms and welcomed her in, mentally noting how perfectly she fit against his body. She wasn't too small or too large, too short or too tall; perfect was the only descriptive word he could think of. But to not look like a creeper, he hugged her briefly, squeezing tightly just once, and let her go.

"I have to run too, I have a few more things to do as well and then have to get back to Emmett. He's probably still sleeping after last night. Take care, Bella and I'm definitely going to use all three of these," Edward said, waving the piece of paper in his hand. "Oh, and here, let me give you mine," Edward said as he spun the notebook toward himself, plucked the pen from her fingers, and wrote down his contact info.

She smiled like she was pleased at the thought, took the offered paper, then waved and ran out the door. Edward watched her go until she disappeared from sight. He hated to watch her go, but held hope that he'd see her around campus again before he left town. Purchasing a bottle of water for the walk to campus, Edward started his way back, his mind on Bella and how he was definitely set on UNLV being his school for the fall. It had been a top contender before, but after finding his long lost crush, seeing that she was even more beautiful than he remembered her being, and discovering they had so much in common, he was positive that they were meant for more. He wasn't sure exactly what, didn't even want to assume, but as he walked up to the office to meet with his tour guide, the smile on her face let him know that his hopes for more weren't so dim after all.

Four hours, he was able to spend four more hours with Bella. Sure, there were a few other students around, a guy named James, a girl named Victoria, and a guy named Laurent, but Edward tuned them out as he focused on Bella. It was probably a bad idea as they were Bella's peers, but he couldn't help but be entranced by her. Just the simple act of a conversation with her was enough to mesmerize him.

She showed him the campus, introduced him to faculty, showed him the dorms, and more. They grabbed a snack in the cafeteria, sat in on part of a lecture about writing programs for animatronics, and discussed course loads, first year woes and the teachers you didn't want to get, and where the best places nearby to eat were.

At some point James, Laurent, and Victoria must have sensed that Edward wasn't getting anything from their participation in the tour and left. Bella didn't seem to mind as she and Edward hadn't stopped speaking since running back into each other. Not even during the lecture were they quiet, softly whispering to each other as they discussed what the professor was saying.

However, all good things eventually came to an end, and so did their time together. It was getting well into the late afternoon and Edward knew that Emmett would be calling soon if he didn't get in touch or show back up at the hotel.

"So, do you want to come back with me and see Emmett? I'm sure he'd love to grab a bite to eat with us," Edward suggested, attempting to sound nonchalant about the offer.

"I'd love to, really I would, but I have something I have to do tonight," she replied, looking torn.

"No, its okay, I just thought that Emmett would love to have seen you is all," he said, trying to not look or sound let down.

"Edward, really, I would love to, but I can't back out on my plans. They've been made for months now. Sorry," she said with a furrowed brow and a slight pout.

"Seriously, it's okay. At least I know we get to spend tomorrow together, or part of it. I have to meet with a financial advisor in the morning then it's supposed to be you, me, and those other three in the afternoon."

"Actually, it'll just be you and me, James texted me a little while ago and said 'you got this, and since you don't need us we're starting the weekend early.'"

"They just ditched you like that? Aren't they supposed to be assisting?" Edward asked, suddenly furious that they had left Bella to handle the day without them.

"Edward, do you even remember their names? Did you notice when they left? And did they contribute anything at all to your day?" she asked him and when he thought about it he realized she was right. "Exactly, I think you and I will do fine together tomorrow. Besides, I get to show you the uber techy and geeky stuff then. Oh and Professor Cope, you're going to love her! She's the reason I am already almost done with my junior year, way ahead of where I should be. She's my mentor and absolutely hilarious, she tells a new joke every day of class. Today's was 'what do Computer Science students use for birth control? Their personalities.'"

"Oh god, that's horrible!" Edward replied, laughing at the bad, but partly true, joke.

"Yeah, some are better, most are worst, but it's a great way to start the class. But for now, I really do have to be going. With how traffic can get around here, I am at the risk of running late already. Tomorrow, though, we'll do lunch after you meet with your financial advisor, and then you're mine all afternoon. Deal?" she asked and though Edward didn't want to wait that long to see her, he knew it was that or nothing so he agreed and was rewarded with a tight hug.

Bella's body was against his, molding perfectly and Edward could only think about how much she felt like home. He squeezed her gently, pressing her further into his form, and when he felt her body relax against his, her soft sigh release, and her head nestle in further to his chest, he hoped she was having similar feelings that he was. His head dipped toward hers, gently taking in a breath and was rewarded with her soft scent of sun and strawberries. Not wanting to appear creepy, he decided it was time to let her go.

With one last squeeze, Edward released her, said his goodbyes, and then headed back toward his car. He navigated his way back to The Hard Rock and handed over his vehicle to the valet in a Bella fog. He couldn't stop thinking about her as he walked across the crowded lobby and to the elevators. He couldn't get her scent out of his nose as he headed up to his floor. And he couldn't stop remembering how she felt so right in his arms as he finally made it to his room. But he was knocked out of his fog when Emmett greeted him boisterously as he walked through the door.

"Get your ass in the shower, little bro. We leave in an hour for the night of your life!"

Edward had no idea what Emmett was talking about but indulged him, showering and changing quickly. When he returned to the room, Emmett grabbed him and they headed down the elevator and through the lobby, but not towards the parking lot. Emmett turned him and steered him toward a large flux of people heading toward The Joint, a special club-like location that the hotel had.

Edward wasn't paying attention when Emmett handed him a lanyard to put on, and he just kept moving forward with the mass of bodies toward something that Emmett wanted him to experience. But as they finally made it through the doors, Edward looked up and took stock of where they were and what was going on.

Emmett had gotten them tickets to the event of all events in Vegas. Edward was standing in the middle of porn and erotica heaven as he took in his first view of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo.

"Come on, bro, I know your lady is here and I want you to meet her," Emmett said in a giddy tone as he grabbed Edward's arm and dragged him off into the expo of lust.

OOOOOO! So this is what Emmett's been planning. Wonder how Edward is going to take it and if he's going to meet Miss Rosalie. See you soon!