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Bio:
Hi, I'm Karolyn. I'm in my early 30's and mom to two little girls, ages almost 4 and 1. I'm a Twilight fanfiction addict and finally decided to try my hand at it (after I conned Mynxi into being my beta!)
This is my first attempt at writing fiction since high school, but I'm really enjoying the challenge!
Loved the Twilight series until Bella got knocked up, that killed it for me. I'm finally getting over it thanks to the help of the many awesome fanfics I've read!
I think the movies are sucky, particularly the casting. Robert Pattison is hot I guess, but he doesn't look a thing like Edward in my head, lol!
Hope you enjoy my story!
Edward, homeless since age twelve is used to the gritty, hard life. Now twenty, his main goal is to make it in the world, and off the streets. What happens when a girl who seems to be broken beyond repair becomes his new shadow, and needs help more than he can possibly know?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Finished, Amberina's Completed Favs List, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiHu
Chapters: 36 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 153298 Read Count: 73242
Date: 16 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Sweet Talk
Sigh, as much as I know all these things need to happen, part of me hates that they have to come out of their cocoon and face the world. I hope Edward can push past his insecurity and just be there with her. Also, the lemonette was hot- can't wait until they get to the real thing!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Ain't no Rest for the Wicked
Love the setup, can't wait to find out more!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Boogie Man
Oh, I got all mushy inside! I feel like I'm right there with them!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 Careful Where You Stand
damn wish i had time to look up the italian! Great job!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Voices of Violence
I"m just breathless is all! I was so worried for them, and I swear I feel the cold rain even though it's like 109 today!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 Spies
I get chills like every other sentence. I was tearing up at Edward's story!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6 Animal I've Become
poor jake. my heart aches for people who really deal with this situation.
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Let It Be Me
Oh, poor Bella. I was all excited that the kissing was going so well for her. Be strong, Edward!
Date: 15 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8 Secrets
Poor Bella. I'm glad it's not the mob though, that's what I was thinking. I'm so connected with these two characters. Great work.
Date: 16 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9 I was Broken
They were so cute with the pizza! So sweet at the end too! Can't wait for more.
Author's Response:
Hey!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review each chapter, I really appreciate it! So glad that you like the story so far, the next chapter should be up Monday, I hope you like it :)
Katie
Date: 19 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10 The Only One
I got a little teary over the lip gloss at the end! Masterfully done!
Author's Response:
Thank you for your sweet review, I hope you like the next chapter!
Katie
Date: 30 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Flying High
Need to know, now!!!!! Lol, great chapter, loved all the cuddly moments and even how he wants her to need her (I think that's very realistic- we all want to be necessary!) Great job!
Author's Response:
Thanks so much! I hope you like the next chapter!
Katie
Date: 03 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12 The World at Large
Oh dear! What an emotional roller coaster! I hope Edward can let her in and start to move forward!
Date: 09 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 Even So
I'm so proud of Edward for going back!! Poor thing, it gives me chills that stuff like that really happens to people. I was cheering at the ending! Good luck not getting eaten by a bear and I hope things go well with your mom! Will be waiting when you get the time to post it!
Date: 23 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15 Shelter
So proud of Edward this chapter. Can't wait for the next one!
Author's Response:
So glad you're happy with how Edward handled things! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, I hope you like the next chapter!
Katie
Date: 02 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16 One More Time With Feeling
So proud of him for telling her what was bothering him- he's so down on himself, but he's doing so well! Give him a kiss for me :)
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, I hope you like the next chapter!
Katie
Date: 06 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Ungodly Hour
THey both did so good during her appointment. I'll come drink Emmett's home brew anytime, lol! Can't wait to meet him and Alice!
Date: 19 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Crossfire
Enjoyed Edward's gradual acceptance of Emmett, Alice and Seth during dinner! Hope meeting Charlie and visiting Renee goes well.
Date: 28 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 The Church of What's Happening Now
I loved getting to know Alice better, especially through Edward's eyes. I'm glad he's able to start making connections with Bella's family and friends. I hope there's a knight in shining armor waiting for Alice- you know, a tall blonde whose name starts with J :)) I'm thinking a hot daddy with a little girl named Maria!!! Come on, you know you love it !!! (I'm teasing- you're doing a fantastic job without me jumping in your driver's seat!) Can't wait to see how Bella does at the cemetery.
Hang in there with RL- glad your classes are interesting! Will be waiting here for the next one!
Date: 10 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20 Sing it Out
The graveyard was poignant but perfect. Looking forward to Edward's interaction with Charlie, and to finding out what Carlisle says Edward doesn't know yet.
Date: 24 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21 Drown Out
Wow, that was intense with Charlie. I can see why he doesn't just embrace Edward, but he was pretty judgemental without knowing the whole story and just ignored how Edward has helped her.
I felt so bad for Edward at the mall. It's terrible not to be able to help the person you love.
Date: 10 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22 Runaway
Yay Edward!!!! He handled that much better than I thought he would! Loved Officer Whitlock- I'm guessing he and Alice did some heavy staring during her interview, lol! Can't wait for more!
Date: 07 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Are We Really Through
Yay! I'm so happy they got to have a carefree experience! I wondered about Jessica in the store- it seemed too good to be true! Awww, I'm kind of sorry you're moving away from day to day- I wanted to read about Edward's driving lessons! I could imagine him gettting frustrated and trying to control himself, or just being so grateful that he was the perfect student! Great chapter!
Author's Response:
So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing :)
Katie
Date: 01 Feb 2011 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25 Delicate
Oh, the first fight! Glad they worked it out so quickly. The Seth thing was hilarious!
I hope everything goes smoothly on their trip, but even if it does, I know it will be emotional.
Will check out the new story soon!
Date: 22 Mar 2011 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26 The Only Exception
I was so ready to write "Oh yes!" but then you had to throw in that last sentence and change it to "oh no!"
Teasing- I enjoy the journey even when it's hard. So glad they were able to take that step together, and I hope whatever the morning brings they face it together.
I also loved the way you played the way Edward backed off from physical contact in the books into this situation.