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Reviewer: v3rut Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Jan 2016 1:49 AM Title: Epilogue Part II - Night and Day

Thank you for your story..! I just finished reading it! really great

Reviewer: fallenangel8526 Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Nov 2013 6:08 PM Title: Epilogue Part II - Night and Day

:)

Reviewer: 2mpix Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Sep 2013 2:06 PM Title: Epilogue Part II - Night and Day

I love seeing them this much older!  It is a rarity tht anyone writes about E&B at this age.  These last two epilogues really give a full & completeness to the story! Thank you!

Reviewer: 2mpix Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Sep 2013 1:19 PM Title: Epilogue Part I - One and Only

I'm so glad you touched on Renee & Bella.  It gave closure.  

Reviewer: 2mpix Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Sep 2013 12:42 PM Title: Outtake - Help Yourself (Edward's POV)

I loved Edward's final comment to the bartender!

Reviewer: 2mpix Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Sep 2013 12:18 PM Title: Outtake: Lover (Edward’s POV)

He was already falling so hard for her! 

Reviewer: 2mpix Signed [Report This]
Date: 01 Sep 2013 7:35 PM Title: Chapter 20 - Just Can't Get Enough

Very very sweet chapter!  I love it that they are admitting they miss each other!

Reviewer: TeamEdwardgirl1 Signed [Report This]
Date: 06 Feb 2013 10:03 AM Title: Chapter 38 - Confusion

I have been reading this story every nite for a couple days now, after my kids go to sleep and I have got to tell you it is a good story. I just can't get over the fact that I think Claire is a home-wreaking bitch. I'm sorry, I know that I read about her in the summary of the story but I just can't help that she pisses me off. And then of course Edward picked up on that shit.

Great story though, keep up the good work. I am also reading your other stories, I have read ALL the one-shots and now am reading this one, 'The Life of a Wedding Photographer' and 'Beyond the Break Room'.

You really know how to put it on paper, I have story ideas I just don't have the disapline to do a story except one-shots and I can't even get those lately. I use to write a lot of short stories in school and got one published when I was in like 6th grade called 'If I was 6 in tall'. We had to do it for school and my teacher ended up getting it published for school books. That was 15 yrs ago. LOL

Well, keep up the good work, and I can't wait to finish reading it.

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 01 Jul 2011 8:55 PM Title: Epilogue Part II - Night and Day

amazing ending to an incredible story!!! Can't wait to see more! :)



Author's Response:

Thank so much for the review.  I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you.  I am actually writing like crazy, so don't worry, there willl be plenty more to read from me!

I am glad you enjoyed the story so much, thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

Reviewer: mj43068 Signed [Report This]
Date: 26 Jun 2011 5:58 PM Title: Epilogue Part II - Night and Day

you know that i love this story very much...i have been so deeply invested and felt sdo connected to your characters all throughout it. the last two chapters...the epilogue...were a bit dissappointing in a way, but i understand that these are your characters and your story and you probably know them alot better than i do. i was surprised and a bit dissappointed with how long it took for edward and bella to move in together...and get married. and thr epilogue in general just felt extremely dissconnected from any emotions and feeling...which otherwise were so prominent without even saying throughout the rest of the story. i hate criticism, but i am just trying to be honest when i say that i didnt like the epi, im sorry. more than that, it felt like a boring summary of the rest of their lives, and instead of feelings of happiness and coming full circle, i felt like our edward and bella had become completely different people..,kind of boring and predictible...i couldnt feel their joy or happiness...and that leaves me feeling sad after reading this, other than happy. i also really didnt like that they didnt want children, and had none. i love children, and i want many of my own...so its just foreign to me that they would settle for a life without children of their own...that kind of attitude is sometimes seen in young selfish couples, but then most of them change their minds with age, i would have never thought this edward and bella wouldnbe like that, and stick with it. its very sad to me. i respect your decision to do that with your story, but it just took the happiness and life out of the ending for me, personally. the rest of the story, apart from the epilogue, was amazing and brilliant and i love your writing. thank you for taking us on the journey along with edward and bella. i will look out for your other writing



Author's Response:

I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you.  I am trying to catch up on review replies on Twilighted too. 

I am also sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the epilogue.  I certainly never want to disappoint my readers. 

Despite being madly in love, Edward and Bella both had always planned to be more established before they settled down, so I don't think waiting a few years to move in together/get married was a surprise for either of them.  Although it is a story of a deep, true love, it's not one without some grounding in reality.  I thought it was important for both of them, and the long term happiness and stability of their relationship, that they wait a little longer.

I am sorry that you felt it was lacking emotion.  It is of course difficult to touch on so many parts of their life without losing a bit of the depth.  I haven't received that response from anyone else however, so I don't really know how to respond.  You were left wanting, and I am sorry for that.

As far as them not having children, that was something I considered for a very long time, but don't have the slightest bit of regret about including.  This is a deeply personal story, based in many ways off of things I struggled with in my own life, and this is one aspect of it.  I find your comment about it being primarily young selfish couples who feel that way a bit offensive.  

I am married, have been with my husband for seven years and we are 29 and 30 years old.  It's a decision we have talked about many, many times and always reached the same conclusion.  Children are not something we desire.  I love the children of my friends and my family, and enjoy spending time with them, but I have never had the desire to be a mother.  I have a loving, happy, healthy relationship with my husband.  And I had a wonderful childhood growing up with two loving parents, so it isn't that I am in some way damaged or not capable of being a good parent.  But I truly believe it is more selfish to have a child that isn't wanted whole-heartedly just because it's what most people do, than choosing not to have one.  But, that is of course a personal opinion, and I can understand why someone who deeply wants a child might not quite understand where I am coming from.  There are more people like me in the world than you might expect.  All wonderful people who are capable of being good parents, but are chosing not to be.  I don't expect to change your mind, but perhaps you can at least see that it is often a mature, informed decision.

I tell you this so you know that it wasn't a decision I made lightly for myself, or for the characters either.  I truly believe it was the right choice for the characters.  I am of course disappointed that you dislike the choice, but you are welcome to imagine another future for them.

Don't think for a moment that I don't appreciate your review. I would ALWAYS rather hear your opinion, even if it's criticism.  I appreciate your honesty.

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 18 Jun 2011 5:29 PM Title: Outtake - Help Yourself (Edward's POV)

Great outtake..... :)



Author's Response:

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Jun 2011 6:35 AM Title: Outtake: Lover (Edward’s POV)

yay for another outtake! :) Loved seeing his take on that weekend!

 



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed it!  The next outtake is also Edward's POV, and I think you'll really like it.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Amapola026 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Jun 2011 6:37 AM Title: Deleted Chapter - Down

yes. i fully understand there's nothing compared to the intimate moments with edward.



Author's Response:

(laughs) true.  There will be more of that to come!  Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Jun 2011 4:43 AM Title: Deleted Chapter - Down

Great outtake!! .... and I understand why you cut the chapter... kinda made their relationship go further than it needed to with the flow of the original storyline.



Author's Response:

Thanks!  That's exactly why I cut the chapter.  It just didn't quite ever feel right.  Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 10 Jun 2011 6:10 PM Title: Outtake - Burnin' For You (EPOV)

Great chapter!! and if you want to post that deleted chapter... I would love to read it!



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed it! The deleted chapter is posted, hope you enjoy!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: mj43068 Signed [Report This]
Date: 10 Jun 2011 2:02 PM Title: Outtake - Burnin' For You (EPOV)

i love finally hearing from edward so this chapter was great. what i have really wanted to know was his pov from this point up until he convinces her to regularly see him, like the phone and im relationship they build up and the flirting and phone sex, and the park sex...up until she moves into the dorms and they start seeing eachother regularly...and i always wondered his thoughts once he found out she was a virgin.

great writing...i really really appreciate these epov outtakes 



Author's Response:

I am glad you enjoyed it!  At least right now I don't think I'll do those chapters from Edward's POV, but I will keep it in mind. 

And I can give you a super short summary of Edward's thoughts once he found out she was a virgin.  For about 30 seconds he freaked out, thinking Bella was going to wind up complicating everything and getting clingy and weird.  And when it occured to him that she wasn't acting that way at all, he was pissed.  Pissed at her for not telling him, but mostly pissed at himself for not asking her.  Because Edward is always inclined to blame himself, even when he wasn't the one at fault.  :)

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 07 Jun 2011 10:29 AM Title: Epilogue - Let's Never Stop Falling in Love

Awwwwww.......!!! Yes, yes, I liked hearing from Edward! It was really good to see his side of the story! Even though he too pissed me off from time to time...oh well, they are Bella and Edward after all, so that was to be expected! =) lol But sometimes, a slap to the back of the head does wonders...so maybe he should have got a little beating from Jazz and Em...! Just kidding ^^

The reunion was really good,too.. it was so sweet and finally they did things in the right order! ( if I got a dollar for every time I used the word 'finally' in my reviews, I'd probably be quite rich by now...^^)

I loved it!

-Sue



Author's Response:

Yay, so glad you liked hearing his perspective.

Edward was a bit more with it, but definitely not without fault.  I did love Jasper and Emmett's threats throughout.  :)

And I am glad you liked the reunion.  It took them forever to get there, but I think it was worth it.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 07 Jun 2011 9:26 AM Title: Chapter 50 - Amado Mio

OMG!!!!! THE LAST CHAPTER?!?!?! GAH- I know it was coming- you said so yourself- but I thought there was at least another one before the epi and outtakes!!! OMG!!!!

But thinking about more maturely, I think this was a really good and nice place to end this! It was perfect, really, Them being together all peacefully and with a clean slated...yeah, it was perfect. Period! The reunion was quite sweet...awwww...when Edward showed up shortly after midnight- how cute was that?! And then they were both somewhat insecure and awkward...very authentic in my book! Honestly, wishful thinking aside, I'm glad they didn't jump at each other the moment they set food into her apartment without talking everything out! I'm also glad they were so honest and sincere with each other, at last!

They both came such a long way and went though so much to finally end up together for real! They both grew up and matured, independantly but also with each other. I think they both learned enough about themselves to know that they can make it. They both experienced what it was like to be apart from the other, without the other. They were both devasted and broken but in the non-emotionally-dependant way! They just love each other. They had feelings for the other long enough without really acting on it, they experienced the physical connection first before they really allowed and admitted to themselves that there was more! They also both experienced being with other people to be sure enough....Edward is a bit older and had his fare share of experience (even if it wasn't the relationship-type), Bella never had a relationship before, but she too experienced this and that; the heartbreak, the insecurities, feeling attracted to someone else, meeting people....I like to think that they are both so serious and sure about this to make it work and that they know this is it!l! So yeah, I think they went through enough ups and downs to make it last!

We both know that I often complained and shook my head about some of thing that your chars did within this story (necessary for the outcome or not)- but I absolutely love this story!!! I'm so glad I started reading it!^^ I really can't wait for the epi and outtakes!!! =) Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!! You did an awesome job!

-Sue



Author's Response:

I knew I was going to surprise people with how fast the end came up.  But I am glad you understand why I ended it there.

I loved Edward showing up at midnight, it was the perfect gesture to show how much he cared.  I tried very hard to make it realistic and authentic. 

I am really glad that despite your concerns and frustration you stuck with the story.  I think you're really going to enjoy all of the outtakes and the epilogue chapters.


Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 07 Jun 2011 7:59 AM Title: Chapter 49 - I Never Thought I'd Break

Hey there!!!

Yeah, I know- it's been a while! Sorry about that! But please know I didn't abandon BC!!!! I never could!

And well, oh boy.....FINALLY Bella got over her biggest obstacles and sees things clearly now!!!! About damn time! I feel sorry for her having to go through so much pain and hurt these last chapters, but I think in the end it was kinda necessary.... I guess the line 'You never know what you have until it's gone' is quite fitting! Jasper was really cute taking care of her! So were the girls in their semi- unconventional ways to help her! =)

I loved Charlie! God, he was cute!^^ Sometimes, those you expect the least to, help you out the most! Oh my, I think I ate the smartass cereals today! ;D

I really can't wait to see how the first interaction between B&E will be like! I'm not talking about if they are going to instantly jump each others bones or not (though that is a really goos question^^), but more like how they'll meet..by coincidence on the street or iff she is really just going to show up at his apartment in nothing but heels and a trench coat! And I do wonder if everything will be fine between them and they hit it off right away or if they are taking it slow...etc! ^^

Loved it!!!

-Sue



Author's Response:

I was surprised I hadn't heard from you yet!  But I didn't think you'd abandoned the story.

As rough as it all was, Bella did need to go through it. 

I am glad you liked Jasper and Charlie and the girls.  She needed them all. 

So glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07 Jun 2011 3:17 AM Title: Outtake - Under My Skin (Claire's POV)

I understand her a little better... John is her Edward ... but I still think that she forgave John too fast... she should have made him work for it! LOL :)



Author's Response:

Honestly, I agree.  I would have been PISSED if a guy treated me like that and then expected me to jump into a relationship right away. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 05 Jun 2011 4:42 PM Title: Outtake - The New Year (Edward's POV)

great to see Edward's side of New Year's! :)



Author's Response:

Glad you enjoyed it!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 01 Jun 2011 3:37 AM Title: Outtake - B!tch (Rosalie's POV)

WOW!!! I loved hearing from Rose! This really helps us understand her side of things... and it was good for her that Emmett was so patient with her and brought her back from what could have been a horrible life or maybe even an early death with the path that she was on.  



Author's Response:

I am glad you enjoyed it so much!  I had a great time writing it.  I am glad that he was there for her and that she finally had the courage to reach out to him. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 27 May 2011 7:39 PM Title: Epilogue - Let's Never Stop Falling in Love

wow!!! Loved this!!! So great hearing from Edward! Can't believe it is over :(   at least we will still have some outtakes to read. :) 



Author's Response:

I am glad you enjoyed it.  There will be several outtakes and another chapter of Epilogue!  We're not quite done with them yet.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: mayi Signed [Report This]
Date: 27 May 2011 1:59 AM Title: Epilogue - Let's Never Stop Falling in Love

Loved the ending, hope to get another Epilogue of years later to see what happend to them! I really like hearing from Edward's point of view



Author's Response:

There will definitely be another epilogue for when they are very old!  I am glad you enjoyed the ending and Edward's POV.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 26 May 2011 7:28 PM Title: Chapter 50 - Amado Mio

great ending :) excited to see the epi and and the outtakes!!

Their reunion was great... loved that they talked about everything.  They now have a great basis for a long relationship as long as they communicate!

Bella grew so much in this last year!!

 

Thanks for writing this ... loved the journey you took us on with your Bella and Edward :)



Author's Response:

I am so glad you liked it. 

I really wanted it to be realistic and healthy, and I am glad you think Bella grew a lot in the last year.  I tried so hard to show that.

I think you'll really enjoy the epilogue and outtakes.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: CassieCullen06 Signed [Report This]
Date: 25 May 2011 4:27 AM Title: Chapter 50 - Amado Mio

thank you for not jumping the shark....that was perfect



Author's Response:

I am so glad you liked it!  I tried so hard!

Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 20 May 2011 4:13 AM Title: Chapter 49 - I Never Thought I'd Break

great chapter... loved girls night dishing about all the dates, and then the talk and breakfast with Charlie was awesome! I think that she is ready now.... let's just hope that Edward believes her :) Can't wait to see the next one! :)



Author's Response:

Edward has always had more faith in her than she's had in herself in the past. 

Glad you enjoyed the chapter!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: DarkwardLover Signed [Report This]
Date: 20 May 2011 3:24 AM Title: Chapter 49 - I Never Thought I'd Break

I loved their talk! (Charlie & Bella) It was adorable and so amazing for Bella to take comfort in her father, for her to realize that she has amazing family/friends that do love her and believe in her! Teheheheh. And, I think that she's starting to realize all the mistakes she's made with Edward. I'm not sure if she's READY, cause I feel she still has a lot more to think about and mature- I have no idea how else to say it LOL-... But it's coming close :D AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THEIR REUNION! OMGG I'm actually shivering thinking about it.. XOXO



Author's Response:

I really loved writing Charlie and Bella's talk.  It was definitely what finally got her to the point where she needs to be.  I don't mean that she isn't going to make any mistakes regarding Edward, or how to communicate, but she's ready to finally open up to him about what she's struggling with.  And that's the huge step she had to take. 

I am so glad you're excited about their reunion.  I think you'll really enjoy it!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Amapola026 Signed [Report This]
Date: 19 May 2011 11:51 AM Title: Chapter 48 - Llorando (Crying)

marisi isabella.



Author's Response:

I am sorry that I don't understand your review, but I do appreciate that you took the time to leave it!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 19 May 2011 5:12 AM Title: Chapter 48 - Llorando (Crying)

great chapter... I think her realizations are spot on...and will be helpful to her in the long run.... Loved that Jasper was there to help her! Can't wait to see more!!



Author's Response:

I loved the conversation with Jasper too.  It really was something she needed.

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 9:01 PM Title: Chapter 45 - Be Kind To My Mistakes

Hey there again!

Wow- I seriously had some catching up to do here!!!  Those last few chapters were really good! Though I am somewhat surprised that Claire and Bella only lasted for a few chapters, I'm glad that Bella got to her senses so soon! I think she needed to hear the words 'you are breaking my heart' from him to realize that she really was close to lose him; like standing close to the edge and only one step further and there would be no solid ground anymore. I'm curious to see how they all will cope with that once Edward is back for good and they have to face reality!

I just hope that Claire will get her HEA also! Even though I'm all Team Bella and Edward, I do like her and she deserves it! Maybe John will get his head out of his own ass and man up some?!

Anyway, it's soo good to see that B & E finally manage to speak about their feelings with each other even though there are still things that need to be said / left unspoken! Also, please don't think I didn't review the other chapters because there was B&C action going on! I'm just really short of time since rl is being a pain!

Once again, you did an awesome job here!!! I'm happy to see that you got so many reviews recently! ^^

-Sue



Author's Response:

Sorry I took so long to reply.  I've been trying to get the final chapter/epilogue ready to go. 

I couldn't see dragging things out with Claire once Bella realized what a toll it was taking on Edward.

Claire will get her HEA! 

I am glad you enjoyed the chapter!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: mj43068 Signed [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 5:25 PM Title: Chapter 47 - Winter In My Heart

i love that it wasnt a happy reunion...its realistic. they have a long way to go in resolving things, and i hope that it stays realistic and shows the struggle. great chapter and you are a great writer. i would love to read this story from an edward point of view once you finish it.



Author's Response:

I tried very hard to make it realistic.  And I definitely won't be glossing over the struggle. 

I won't do a story that's entirely Edward's POV.  I will do an epilogue from his perspective that will cover him thinking back about their relationship and into their future.  And I will do a few (maybe 2-3) chapters from his perspective.  If you have a request for which chapter you'd like to see from his POV, let me know!

Reviewer: roxie1207 Signed [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 5:03 PM Title: Chapter 47 - Winter In My Heart

I honestly don't think he was unfair.  I think he did see the Bella/Clair situation for what is was, and did what he thought was right by giving her the go ahead to explore.  That having been said, she is the one who actually went ahead and choose to have sex with Clair.  How could she not see this as wrong?  Most, if not all, of us who've been in relationships would be lying if we tried to say we've never been attracted to someone else; especially when we were as young as Bella.  But part of loving and committing to someone is respecting each other enough to not take attraction to others to the next level.  I think he hoped she wouldn't actually go through with it?  I think she was selfish (&immature)  to expect it to really be ok.  Still love the story-thanks for sharing your writing!



Author's Response:

I think for Bella one of the reasons she was with Claire was to find out for herself if she was ready for that committment.  There may have been a small part of Edward that hoped that Bella wouldn't sleep with Claire, but I don't think he ever expected that to actually happen.

Bella is in the middle of a pretty life changing realization right now.  She will do a lot of growing up. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 3:27 PM Title: Chapter 47 - Winter In My Heart

great chapter! wow... so heartbreaking for them... :(

I am kinda happy with Bella for lashing out at him as he left though .... really what did he expect?

Can't wait to see more!



Author's Response:

I am glad you liked it, but it was definitely rough.

He really should have expected that she'd be upset, but in his mind it makes sense for him to tell her to see other people.  When they're together again, he will explain why.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Cansano2009 Signed [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 3:23 PM Title: Chapter 47 - Winter In My Heart

I'm glad Edward did what he did.  It is very realistic.  No one with an ounce of self-respect would be a doormat or have that much understanding most especially when the other person has exhibited serious immaturity like Bella has.  She is so flightly it's a wonder she hasn't taken flight.   Yes, Edward made mistakes but that doesn't excuse toddler behavior from Bella. I'm also glad Bella went ballistic at the mention of Edward dating other people. It makes me think of this true statement - Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.

Again, I understand her needing to explore and understand who she is. It's not that in and of itself. It's her behavior throughout it. Hopefully she will grow up.



Author's Response:

I was definitely hoping it would be realistic.  Bella is in the middle of a huge, life-altering realization about what she wants from life and what she needs to do to get there.  She will grow up. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 17 May 2011 2:46 PM Title: Chapter 47 - Winter In My Heart

Wow! Not what I expected, but thank you for being real. No one would be like, great you were with someone else while I was gone & you're still trying to get over them... Wanna do it?!?!?! :) I'm feeling so sad for them right now. I'm not sure I agree with Edward's decision that she should see other people. I guess I don't really understand it. He's already hurt because she was with Claire, why would he want her to see other people? I just don't understand why they don't work on their relationship.

It was a great chapter, even if it was terribly sad. I think the only thing that saves me from sobbing, myself, right now is that you have promised a HEA. Thanks for making this real. They still have a long road of healing ahead.

Author's Response:

I am glad you liked it. 

Yeah, it's a tough thing.  In his mind it makes sense for her to date other people, but it definitely hurt her feelings.  He will explain more of what was going through his head when they do talk again.

You're right that they have a lot to still work through. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 15 May 2011 2:05 PM Title: Chapter 46 - Cup of Coffee

Poor Bella! Edward is ridiculously understanding, even if he is terribly hurt! :*( When Bella finally started hanging out with her friends again, I knew that would help to heal her, but as hard as it was for Edward, the best thing she did for herself was talk to him. They were friends first, and she really needed her friend. I can't wait for the next chapter!!!! I'm giddy with excitement! He finally coming home. :)

Author's Response:

He has been amazingly supportive.  And so have her friends. 

You're right though, he was a friend first and they haven't been focusing on that part of their relationship as much as they should have. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 May 2011 10:56 PM Title: Chapter 44 - Magdalena

OMG!!!!! You got your 100 reviews!!!! YAY!! It's totally not what it should be. You don't get near enough love here, but you did get 100! :) I totally jumped up and down when I saw you got 100.

Pretty hot girl on girl, if I was into that. You know I'm a die hard for E/B, but I still love your story! :)

Author's Response:

I did, thanks!  I have over 400 on Twilighted too, so I think 500 is very respectable.  :) 

I am glad you thought it was hot, even if it wasn't your usual cup of tea. 

Thanks for the review!

 

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 May 2011 3:20 PM Title: Chapter 46 - Cup of Coffee

wow! Great chapter.... I know it was hard for Bella, but maybe better that Claire ended it, because maybe if Claire had put up a fight for them Bella might have backed out.  Love the movie afternoon and popcorn fight! Can't wait to see the next one.... Edward will be home soon right!?



Author's Response:

Thanks!  I don't think she would have backed out, she loves Edward too much to do that.  But in a way it did help her with some of the "what ifs".  She knows Claire is happy with someone else, and she's glad of that, even if it hurts to end it.

I am glad you liked the movies and popcorn fight.  I thought it was cute too. Edward will be back next chapter!

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Cansano2009 Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 May 2011 2:32 PM Title: Chapter 46 - Cup of Coffee

Bella is bizarre. She was going to end it with Claire but because claire ended it it's like the end of the world for her. She's emotionally immature. I truly don't see what Edward sees in her. She is profoundly immature and downright stupid.  She reminds me of an animal - going on instinct alone. It's not that she slept with another person - it's her emotional state and frank idiocy.  She needs to grow up - badly.I usually don't say this in E&B stories, but I really want Edward with someone else. I know that's not going to happen in this story, but dang does this incarnation of Edward desperately needs it! 



Author's Response:

Even if you know you're making the right decision, ending something with someone you care about is always going to be painful.  She would have been just as upset after if she had been the one to tell Claire it was over and not the reverse.  She's giving up on what could potentially have been a good relationship and losing a friendship and I think it's natural to mourn that to a certain extent.

I don't disagree that Bella has made some bad decisions and not been as emotionally mature as she could be.  However, I do think she's making progress and in some respects has been very mature.  She could have gotten in a relationship with Edward and cheated on him, which would have been far worse.  She could have lied to him about her feelings for Claire, and she could have continued to pursue something with Claire even though it hurt Edward.  I'm not saying she's without fault, or as mature as she needs to be, but she has been doing the best she can.

I think you will see more of that in the upcoming chapters.  I am sorry you dislike her so much, and that you can't see why Edward cares about her.  I hope by the end you see that. 

Thanks so much for the review! I appreciate it.

Reviewer: Mrs Edward B Cullen Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 14 May 2011 12:31 PM Title: Chapter 45 - Be Kind To My Mistakes

Ahhh I cannot believe you've only had 90 reviews for this story. You deserve thousands! This is so amazing, although I didnt like the Claire angle before now it totally fits witht he story. And I like how guilty bella's feeling. Awesome story. Keep it up (: Cannot wait till next chapter!



Author's Response:

Well, I have over 400 on Twilighted, so 500 total isn't bad at all.  I appreciate every one I get!

I am glad the Claire angle works for you now.  I hoped people would change their mind as it went on and they saw what I was doing with the story.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Amapola026 Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 May 2011 12:03 AM Title: Chapter 45 - Be Kind To My Mistakes

buti naman natauhan ka bella. hay naku iba pa din si edward noh! thanks for your wonderful story.



Author's Response:

Thank you!  And thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 13 May 2011 11:44 PM Title: Chapter 45 - Be Kind To My Mistakes

great chapter ... glad that Bella has sorted these things out in her head....and that she told Edward as soon as it happened.  Hopefully Claire will understand and not be too hard on Bella. Can't wait to see the next one! :)



Author's Response:

Thanks so much.  I am glad you enjoyed it and thought she did the right thing with telling Edward.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: mj43068 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 May 2011 2:02 PM Title: Chapter 44 - Magdalena

iam a huge fan of this story...i am really invested in it, and i have read what you have written so far for it multiple times, but honestly this chapter was wayyy to much for me. after last chapter, i just wasnt expecting to be so disgusted by bella and claire in this chapter. and dont get me wrong, i wasnt disgusted by thrie physical actions...but by the emotional ramifications and i cannot believe that bella is being so utterly unsensitive and stupid. i never thought she would go this far...to discuss and consider being exclusive with one another...to tell jacob...and to consider a relationship with her. i knew something was coming with claire, but i guess i never thought it would be so emotionally serious, especially when she has been so emotionally distant from edward, the man she claims to love, this entire time. honestly, i dont like it and i skimmed the chapter, looking for edwards name and only read the parts that pertained to him...i got the gist of all the bella/claire lemons, but couldnt stomach them...which is weird because i usually love all lemons, straight or slash...but the emotional stupidity of bella made them disturbing to me, and i dont like the betrayal to edward...which, again, is also weird for me because i love angst and a tortured edward. i understand that you feel you have to do this for the story, because honestly it would just be a fluffy romance without it, and i appreciate your writing the angst, but i do not think i can read and enjoy these chapters until i see what happens when edward comes back and he and bella work things out and claire gets kicked to the curb...until then, i skim. i thought bella was gonna do a bit of exploration and have some fun, but this is serious and i dont much care for that.



Author's Response:

I knew this chapter was going to be hard for some people to read.  Like I said, I won't apologize for it, it's what I felt needed to happen for the story.  However, I do hate to upset my readers...that's always a struggle.

Things between Bella and Claire won't continue for much longer, and if you would prefer to just skim until that's over I can understand that.  I appreciate that you aren't giving up totally on it.  Please do skim through the next chapter (ch. 45), the ending is something you will want to read.   The fact that you are so invested and care so much for the characters means so much to me.  It's hugely flattering as a writer and I hope you are happy with the way it all unfolds. 

Bella never really considered being exclusive with Claire.  Yes, they discussed it.  But frankly is a BIG step for Bella.  In some ways, she is making progress by being with Claire, because she's learning how to communicate better, and be more open.  It's easier with Claire because her feelings aren't as strong for her as they are for Edward.  But she is learning from the experience, and she needs it to get to the right point mentally to be ready for a relationship.

Thank you so much for your review, I appreciate hearing both the positive and the negative.

Reviewer: Amapola026 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 May 2011 11:35 AM Title: Chapter 44 - Magdalena

you broke my heart. but i really hope that in the end its still edward with bella.  Im not against lesbian or something, i think its normal to have a crush or been infatuated with same gender.  But Im really Edward/ Bella all the way.

 

 



Author's Response:

Bella and Edward will end up together, I promise you that.  The story is completely written, so you don't have to worry there.

Bella and Claire won't be together for much longer.  It won't drag out longer than is necessary. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 May 2011 1:14 AM Title: Chapter 44 - Magdalena

Great chapter!!! Loved Mike's comment!! LMAO! Can't wait to see more :)



Author's Response:

I KNEW you'd get a kick out of that.  Mike is such a funny side character to me (in the actual Twilight books/movies and this story).  Glad you enjoyed the chapter!  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 11 May 2011 5:29 PM Title: Chapter 43 - I Don't Understand Anything

great chapter!!! ha ... poor mike just figured out one of the reasons Bella wasn't interested in him LOL ... So excited to see the next one!!

I think that Alice had good points to her conversation, but was a bit harsh in voicing them.... It isn't like Bella is doing this behind Edward's back, he knows about it and gave his blessing so to speak. but oh well....until next time.



Author's Response:

(laughs) yeah, Mike is a little slow!  It's funny, that is one of the parts of this story based on real life and oh man, the poor guy was so baffled as to why I wanted his sister and not him.  It was hilarious. 

Alice did have some good pointes, but being Alice, wasn't as tactful about it as she could have been.  I can understand why it's hard for her to wrap her brain around what Bella's struggling with, and it's hard to find the right balance between being a supportive friend and telling them they are making the wrong decisions. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 11 May 2011 3:10 PM Title: Chapter 43 - I Don't Understand Anything

I hope Bella figures everything out quickly. Good chapter! It's possible I miss Edward more than she does! LOL! :)

Author's Response:

I promise I won't drag it out any longer than absolutely necessary.

(laughs) that's very possible that you miss him more.  But trust me, it's not because she doesn't care. :)

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Amapola026 Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 May 2011 11:52 PM Title: Chapter 42 - With All That I Am

pls pls make bella straight. poor edward.



Author's Response:

Sorry it took so long for me to reply.  It's been kinda crazy around here. 

No, Bella won't be straight. She is bi.  But she will have a happily ever with Edward.  They just have a lot they still have to figure out. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: clemm Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 May 2011 6:43 PM Title: Chapter 42 - With All That I Am

amazing update!

Edward's words are amazing. It's really brave to say that, to let the other one experience something else, risking to lose it all.

 

cznt wait for the next update



Author's Response:

I am glad you enjoyed it! He is being brave, and hoping very hard that it won't backfire on him. 

Thank so much for the review! 

 

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 May 2011 5:49 PM Title: Chapter 42 - With All That I Am

I understood why Edward told her she needed to figure out what she was happening with Claire, but I'm not so sure that he was giving her carte blanch to explore a possible relationship with Claire. I'm sure he was really hoping she would choose him once he expressed his feelings, at least that's how I would feel in a similar situation. I do understand him wanting her to know she only wants him, though, too.

I loved the song! It was so sweet & now she can have him sing her to sleep at night. I think that would comfort me if I was missing my love.

It's so hard to go from the wonderfulness that was Edward's visit, too the confusion of Claire. I hope that she takes Edward's advice & is "careful"!

I'm looking forward to May, so therefore, I can't wait for the next chapter! :)

Author's Response:

While I'm sure a small part of him did hope she would pick him, he was in essence giving her permission to explore things with Claire.  I don't want to say too much, but he was concerned that if she didn't explore it, it would cause problems in any relationship they could have in the future.

I am glad you enjoyed the song so much!  It's one of my very favorites. 

The next few chapters will be pretty unsettling as Bella tries to figure out what she wants, but I promise, I won't drag it out unnecessarily. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 May 2011 3:46 PM Title: Chapter 42 - With All That I Am

wow!! crazy couple of chapters... I think that Edward knows how she feels, between what she has told him over email and phone and Skype, and what little he actually saw of Claire while he was home, I am pretty sure he has a good idea of what she wants to do, and gave her the "permission" to pursue it without feeling guilty about it.  Can't wait to see more!!! :)



Author's Response:

So sorry I didn't reply sooner.  It's been a little crazy for me lately.  Yes, he has a very good idea of Bella's feelings for Claire, I think in some ways he sees it clearer than she does actually. 

Yes, he gave her permission, but that doesn't necessarily mean she won't still feel guilty about it...

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: kpsp95 Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 May 2011 3:30 PM Title: Chapter 42 - With All That I Am

he seems pretty committed to her and she seemed like she had made some sort of decision regarding edward, so yes i think this is a mistake.  i guess i just dont get how she can go from so hot with edward and then flip and be so into claire.  she must know some where inside her that yes she has a great attraction to her, but is she really looking for a relationship with her.  she knows in her heart she could have one with edward.



Author's Response:

So sorry I didn't reply sooner. 

Yes, Edward is very committed to her and she's struggling with her own feelings.  At this point she doesn't know what she wants with Claire, but she will figure it out. 

Thanks so much for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 01 May 2011 5:46 PM Title: Chapter 40 - First Taste

Oh my... ok, first of all- CONGRATULATIONS on BC getting nominated 9 times! That's awesome and you really deserve it! ^^

I can't believe you don't have a prereader or beta! In all those chapters I haven't stumbled upon one typo or stuff(not that I was intentionally looking for them..)! It's all so flawless and I know firsthand how easily those damn typos can sneak their way in it! I'm even more amazed by your skills now! ^^

This chapter was really sensual and intense. There was just a certain vibe ringing with it as the chapter went on. I like how they just took the others body in; it was more than just love making or sex. It was something more. I just hope that Bella saw in Edward's eyes in the was 'only' sadness since they would have t part again in a few days and no because of something else....now that she finally seems to slowly come to her senses and along!

Oooh, there really aren't that many more chapters left!!! I really, really can't wait to read them all and for E and B to get their Happy End! But that also means that the big bang isn't too far away, either..right?!?! Oh oh....^^

-Sue



Author's Response:

Thanks so much.  I was really surprised by the nominations, but it did make me very happy! 

It really helped to write the story almost completely, and then I could set it aside for weeks (or even months) and go back and re-read, and tweak things, and set it aside again, and polish each chapter before I posted it.  It's definitely not flawless, I've gone back and found some typos, but I am glad to hear they aren't glaringly obvious.  It was a difficult decision, but I decided not to go with a pre-reader/beta because this story was so intensely personal.  I needed it go come up exactly as I heard it in my head.  I will probably try to find a beta for future stories though.

I am glad you liked the chapter!  It is a bit more than just him leaving, but I don't want to say more than that.  The chapter where he leaves will give you a clue to what's going on. 

There really aren't many more chapters to go!  Thanks for the review!

 

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 30 Apr 2011 8:40 PM Title: Chapter 41 - He's Got A Way

Their goodbyes are always SO SAD!!! I'm actually not looking forward to the next chapter! :*( On the bright side, we just have to get through a couple more months & he'll be home to stay.

Author's Response:

They're very sad to write too!  I know, it's hard to look forward to it when you know what's coming.  Buy they are more than halfway through the semester.  And each chapter will cover a much longer period of time.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 30 Apr 2011 2:49 AM Title: Chapter 40 - First Taste

They made love, but it's so sad because they haven't declared their feeling yet!!! :-( I'm getting sad because their time together is coming to a close. I love that you are updating so quickly, but I don't want Edward to have to leave again.

Author's Response:

Sorry I didn't reply to your reviews sooner.  It was kind of a crazy weekend.  It was hard to write about Edward having to leave again, but necessary.  And they're more than halfway through the semester.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed [Report This]
Date: 26 Apr 2011 10:47 AM Title: Chapter 39 - Clementine

Ok, first of all- damn girl, you are a fast updater!!! Jeeez, you must be some kind of energizer bunny or something like that! ;D

With that being said...OMFG! I think I better switch panties! This chapter was so damn hot, it wasn't even funny anymore! Don't got me wrong- all their previous encounters were fuckjot as well- but there was something about this one...hmm..maybe it was the kink? But then again, they weren't all missionary to begin with! =)  Whatever it was, it ways so damn hot and good! ^^

OMG, I swear my skin pebbled when Edward basically laid his sould bare for her! And even though he didn't say those damned three words, by now everything he had said to her regarding his feelings and waht she mean to him combined, would beat a simple 'I love you' by far!  I'm not gonna lie, Bella really pissed me off when she didn't say anything to him in return- it  was another chance wasted- but when she burst out crying silently as to not wake Edward up, I felt really bad and sad for her also! She isn't a cheater, but I can understand why she would feel that way! *Sigh* what are we supposed to do with her?

I really can't believe that everything else said that Rose was all forgiven! Really?! Jeeeez! Oh, I'm rella looking forward to read her POV, though! ^^ Do you have any idea how many chapters this story is going to have? Just curious, it just seems as if this all was just the beginning and there's still a lot to come! NOT THAT I AM COMPLAINING! I think by now, you must know that I love this story! ^^

I love the Edward is back - chappies, but I'm also sad because his time is coming to an end! I wonder if there will be another encounter with Claire? Btw, is Claire actually Bella's next door neighbour? I kinda forgot! If so- how thin are those walls?! B and E are not exactly the mute one while getting it on...hearing this would be awfully cruel!   Thanks so much for sharing this story, especially since the are some personal elements/ experiences in it as well! ^^ Imaptiently waiting to read more =)

-Sue



Author's Response:

I am only such a fast updater because I had the story 95% finished when I started posting it.  I am amazed by authors who post as they write, but my brain doesn't work that way!  I am also not working with a pre-reader or beta, so that speeds things up.  All I have to do it upload to the validation queue on Twilighted and the beta there checks it over quickly and it's ready to go.

I am glad you liked the chapter so much. I was glad it struck the right note with the kink, I wasn't quite sure how it would go over. 

I was looking for a way for Edward to convey how much she matters to him without saying I Love You.  You're supposed to be frustrated with Bella right now, she's dealing with everything badly, but I am glad you were sympathetic toward her too.  It's exactly what I was going for.  All you can do with her is be patient.  :)

I know forgiving Rose is difficult.  I can honestly say (since that part is definitely based on my own experience) that when you have a friend you've known for that long and are that close to, it's amazing what you're willing to forgive.

The story will be an even 50 chapters.  They are all written.  I am finishing up the epilogue and some outtakes right now, but the actual end (happy Bella and Edward together) is not as far off as you might think.  11 chapters to go!

Yes, Bella and Claire are technically next door to each other.  If you walk down the hall, Bella's room is at the very end of the hall, straight ahead.  Claire's door is to the right.  So the doors are perpendicular to each other.  They would sort of share a wall.  The idea for the dorm (and Bella's room) was based on a dorm I lived in, and it was a very old building with really thick walls.  So yes, Claire could have heard them, but no, it wouldn't be particularly bad, like the really thin walls in some hotels and apartments. 

Thanks so much for the review!

 

 

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 26 Apr 2011 1:26 AM Title: Chapter 39 - Clementine

You never cease to amaze me with your awesomeness(if that's a word! :) ) as a writer!!!! Wow!!! Edward's declaration was just. WOW!!! Thanks for the quick updates. Always looking forward to more! ;)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much.  That is so nice to hear.  I knew I wanted him to tell her how much he cared, without actually saying I Love You.  I am pleased that you liked it so much.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 25 Apr 2011 10:57 PM Title: Chapter 39 - Clementine

another amazing chapter!! So excited to see more even though with each chapter we get closer to him going back to Italy... hopefully one of them will find the guts to have the coversation that they need to have :)

-Kate



Author's Response:

Thank you.  I know, it's hard to know that they have just a few days left.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 25 Apr 2011 3:09 PM Title: Chapter 38 - Confusion

Fun chapter! I find it really interesting that Edward wants to talk about Claire, but Bella is really resistant to even think about it much. I feel so bad for him. He's expressing himself so much more, but still really worried about the whole Claire situation. Btw, I know you said the epi would be in EPOV about his take on things, but what about an outtake of this week in his POV? Looking forward to more! I'm loving these chapters with Edward home.

Author's Response:

Bella really is resistant to talking about just about anything, isn't she? 

At the very least the epilogue will briefly discuss the week as he thinks back about it.  I am still debating which chapter (or two) to write entirely from his perspective. 

The next chapter will go up in a couple of hours!  Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 25 Apr 2011 10:12 AM Title: Chapter 38 - Confusion

Oh boy!!!! Hell yeah- that was pretty damn fuckhot!!! Jeeez! =) I don't have much time, so this is a short one! I think the day spent together was awfully cute! The fact that they at least talked a little bit about them and Claire was good! Even though I felt relly sad for Edward! It was obvious that it bothered him! Also, I'd really like to give Bella an extra slap to the back of her head! She keeps on wondering if he could feel the same way about her as she feels for him- claims that she can see it in his eyes and all his gestures, yet, when he basically spills the beans to her, she chickens out, or better to say, doesn't take what he said to her really serious!!! FRUSTRATION!!!! GAH!!! I love them both, and I said before that I can understand her fears and that she is confused about her feelings for Claire as well...BUT, if she keeps that up, Edward may think that she just isn't that interested in him or a serious relationship!!! Again, please don't think I'm saying this to be mean or that I don't like this story of yours! I absolutely love it!It's so damn good that I just can't help myself but get worked up about this!!!=) Ok, this got longer than I actually planned!^^ Can't wait for the next chapter! =)

-Sue



Author's Response:

It's baby steps in the right direction for them.  And yes, it did bother him. 

I think you'll really like the next chapter!  It'll go up in a couple of hours, so you don't have long to wait!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 25 Apr 2011 5:56 AM Title: Chapter 38 - Confusion

great chapter! good discussion they had about Claire at least they are talking about the mutual attraction.

So excited to see the next one!!

-Kate



Author's Response:

They're both trying!  The next chapter will go up in a couple of hours, so you won't have long to wait!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 24 Apr 2011 2:05 PM Title: Chapter 36 - You Look Like Rain

Ooooooh wow! Now what do you think about that?! Edward flew all the way back home to visit her and she told him that she loved him!Even though he was difted far away in slumberland- that was a first step in the right direction! Whooop for that! =)If there was any doubt left about his feelings for her...they've defintely been erased now!^^

Oh, and speak about tension! Claire and Edward meeting at the party..oh damn! It was obvious that Claire was/is attracted to Bella as well (especially since the previous chapter), but I think it's more than that for her aswell! Not sure if she is in love with Bella, but I think she at least has a crush! I just wonder if ALice or someone else spilled something about the whole Bella& Claire thing to Edward...obviously he talked to them as well...He was a bit too tense meeting her if he only knew about the kiss, the VD non-date and them hanging out, I think! Could also be a part of their friends plan to force him and Bella to finally admit what they feel for each other! I'm not completely sure though...yet! =)

Hmmm...if I could make a wish for a scene I'd like to read from EPOV, I'd ask for the graduation party at Rose's house! I'd love to hear about that from him and how/what lead to him to make the first move! The poker night incident would be interesting also! Or, the first day he actually talked to her for real- when they went to get breakfast for everyone together! Hell, I think I'd like to read the whole story from his POV, but I don't want to sound greedy here! =)

Too bad I'm out of chapters now! That kinda sucks!!! I really can't wait to read more- this story really is so damn good! I'm looking forward to see how they're going to spend Edward's trip back home and if there'll be more Claire encounters and if things will get easier for Bella while he is back home...I doubt it, but I really can't wait to find out!!! I start waiting impatiently for the next chapter and putting this story on my favs list!

-Sue



Author's Response:

I knew you guys would be surprised!  It is a small step, but Bella is trying. 

I won't say much about Claire's feelings for Bella, because you will learn more about that in the upcoming chapters.  But yes, there was tension, and awkwardness.  Aside from Alice helping Edward surprise Bella (at his request) Alice has stuck to her promise to stay out of it, as are the rest of their friends.  Edward didn't need any more information than what Bella told him.  He knows her well enough to read what she isn't saying. 

The epilogue will be from Edwards POV, and although I can't completely write the whole story from his POV, the epi will broadly go over all of the chapters.  Little bits and pieces of what he thought when certain events happened (Rose's party, the poker party, etc.)  I probably will do no more than one or two outtakes of an entire chapter from his perspective, and I haven't made a final decision on that yet. 

I am posting the chapters as they get validated on Twilighted, so as soon as a chapter goes up there, I post it here.  I am going as fast as my validation beta can manage!

Thanks for the review and for all of the lovely compliments!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 24 Apr 2011 1:13 PM Title: Chapter 34 - Everybody Here Wants You

First off- I think it was absolutely sweet of Edward that he thought about her and sent her flowers for VD!^^ It was quite cute! And I'm glad that Bella didn't had to spent the day alone - even if she forget about the date anyway! At least Claire took take her mind off of Edward!

I can so undestand all those doubts and insecurities regarding Edward and him being so far away! I'd probably feel the same- especilly since they haven't come clean about their feelings! It doesn't necessarily mean that she doesn't trust him at all- it's all that's been nagging on her combined! Also, I can understand that she feels like he is pulling away...I'm not sure if he is really doing so, though! I mean yeah, the talk about the food he ate was kind of lame, but on the other hand she doesn't give too much away about her feelings away in her mails either! The 'I miss you'-part aside, of course! AGAIN- THEY BOTH chicken out on talking about that part too much! Or, when one of them tries/attemps to talk about it, the other one or a something else interferes! Oh my...that sucks sooooo much!! Grrrrr! ^^ Of course there is the possibility that she really is reading way too much into his mail because of all the stuff that is nagging on her! Maybe it was just his way of letting her know more about his time over in Italy but she just can't see it like that?!

I can really relate to Bella feeling so lonely! Alice and Rose aren't around all the time and neither are Emmet and Jasper! They have their own stuff to tend to and o course, they have each other! Even if they were, it still wouldn't be the same for Bella...Besides, it's important to meet new people every now and then and let them in...so Claire is a perfect 'distraction' to fill the void! ^^



Author's Response:

I thought the freesias were a nice touch, a bit like the necklace.  Not traditional, but still beautiful and absolutely her style. 

It is so easy to start to get insecure and paranoid about a relationship when it's long distance, but without the actual words out there and a tenuous arrangement at best and a whole lot of things unsaid...it's kind of a recipe for distaster. 

He can't say what he really wants to, so he fills the emails with small details of his days there.  But without the physical reassurance, all she has to go on our the awkward and slightly shallow emails. 

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 24 Apr 2011 11:29 AM Title: Chapter 32 - I Kissed A Girl

Me again! =)

Let me start off with saiying that I really like Claire so far. She seems nice enough and as far as I can tell so far, she and Bella have enough in common. I think the fact that she was Mike's sis freaked me out more than anything else so far!^^ =)  I can understand that Bella would fel attracted to her and honestly, I doubt that there are many girls out there that haven't felt attracted to a girl at least once in their life and maybe even kissed/fooled around a bit with the same sex- so I don't see any, nor do I have any problem with that!Just to make that clear ( i think I wouldn't be reading this story if I had any problems with that...lol..^^) I also know that this instant attraction, both physically and emotionally is possible, and it is obvious that Bella loves Edward just as much as before, yet it somehow seems a bit sudden, maybe?! I'm not sure that comes out right and I can't really explain it any better...crap! I'm not claiming that Bella's feelings and love for Edward is not that deep or fickle! To me, it just seemed rather...rash?! Fuck- how come my English always seems to go missing whenever I try to explain something important?! Please don't think I'm trying to be mean here- honestly, I'm not!!!I apologize if it seems that way!

With that being said (kind of ^^), I'm glad you pointed out in your A/N that Rose is totally Team Edward+Bella and is not trying to break them apart by encouraging Bella to get to know Claire better ;) I have to admit that I was worried there for a brief moment! AND, Rose's plan obviously worked- he seemed to be at least a bit concerned about what Bella tols him about Claire and the party! Well, 'concerned' may be a bit too much a word, but I think it at least made him wonder. And he obviously got upset when Bella pointed out to him that she wasn't his! I know she felt bad for saying that in her tipsy state as soon as she realized what she'd just said, but she seems to do that quite often...'rejecting'/'dismissing him that is, whenever he (or anybody else for that matter) try to approach that chapter!  And I can really understand that she is scared of losing him or even openeing up to him like that in the first place, but I don't think she realizes that she hurts him by doing so! Oh well,..then again, IF she knew, I doubt she would do it, anyway!

Ok, enough with rambling here and up to the next chapter! =)  Happy Easter!

-Sue



Author's Response:

I am glad you liked Claire so much.  I've been looking forward to hearing from you about her. 

That's so funny that you were a bit weirded out by the fact that she's Mike's sister.  That might be a totally new one in the fandom.  :)

I'm glad you mentioned that it seemed a bit sudden or rash to you, I want to hear what you guys think, about ALL of it.  I can only go from what I know personally, and I have been there, so perhaps I didn't convey it as well as I should have.  I don't think you're being mean at all.  I love polite, constructive criticsm. 

I knew people would be concerned about Rose's motivation.  And I think concerned is the right word.  Not that he wanted her pining away at home for him, but the idea that she could be interested in anyone else is worrisome to him.  Yes, she does dismiss and reject him.  It's a way for her to avoid the whole issue, but instead of helping, it's just making things worse.  And no, she has no idea she's hurting him by doing it.  She's not deliberately cruel, just dealing with it immaturely. 

Happy Easter to you too, even if it is belated!

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Date: 24 Apr 2011 10:16 AM Title: Chapter 30 - I Don't Have Anything

Oh wow...it's safe to say that the lasttwochapter broke my heart! Gosh,they were so, so sad and just so filledwith longing and desperation!Oh my....Again, they were both so damn close to say something to the other...but didn't!!! I really felt all their pain and it made my heart ache for them! The fact that they just couldn't stop touching each other and take as much of the other in....*sigh* Damn, you're really good! =)

I wonder when we get to hear from EPOV! I'm pretty certain that he feels exactly like Bella, but I'd still really love to hear from him! I'm loving this story so much! You're doing such a good job!

-Sue



Author's Response:

Writing it was hard, it made me sad too.  It was ultimately a fairly easy chapter to write.  I dated a guy who lived halfway across the country from me and we had some very difficult partings.  I knew exactly how Bella was feeling.

You won't get to hear Edward's POV until the story is over.  There are some outtakes and the epilogue from his perspective though and I think you'll really enjoy them.

Thanks for the review!

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Date: 23 Apr 2011 9:52 PM Title: Chapter 27 - Flames

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! I think I just died a bit while reading the last two chapters!!! HE. WAS. SO. CLOSE. TO. SAY. SOMETHING!!! TWICE!!!!! Damn them all for interrupting!!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!  That aside. I think the date was really awesome!!! And OMG- they sooooooo made love!!! I wouldn't necesarily call all of their other encounters mere humping, BUT that surely was something different! =)  And I absolutely love, love, love the necklace! The pendant really is gorgeous!!! I can totally see why that would remind you of the nightsky on a clear night! If you hadn't mentioned it before in the story, that still would have been my first thought while looking at it! Good pick! ^^



Author's Response:

Yes, he was very very close. 

I am glad you liked the date.  And it was very different, for both of them, but even more for Edward I think, because he's a bit more ready to commit. 

Goldstone is my absolute favorite and it just suited Bella so well I thought.  Unique but simple.  and I really wanted Edward to get it absolutely right for her.

Thanks for the review!

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Date: 23 Apr 2011 9:03 PM Title: Chapter 25 - You and I

Awwww...that really was such a sweet and good chapter! Cue..sigh!^^ Omg, she met his parents and now he is going to meet the chief...yeah, they are soooo on the relationship road! Somebody should subtly hint that out for them...like, with blinking neon signs, for example! =) Oh boy, Edward being all sad and making Bella sad with it, made me sad in return! Oh my....I was waiting for him to really point out that SHE was one of the reasons that he wouldn't enjoy Italy as much!!! GAH! Ooooh, and when he told her about how much he wanted her back on poker night...and when he actually said ' I wanted you to be MINE!' Double GAH!!! Didn't she hear that?!?!? It is obvious that they both want more but are both too afraid to point it out to the other!!! Sigh.... As I said, the more they suffer, the sweeter their sweet moments! On that note, can't wait for their date!!! =)



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review! 

They are clueless, aren't they?  You're going to love the date! ;)

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Apr 2011 7:06 PM Title: Chapter 24 - Three Doors

OMG! The return of the witch!!! Hmmm...I'm not sure what to think oof that yet! On the one hand, I 'm glad that the weight of guilt has been lifted from Bella's (and Edward's )shoulders...but on the other hand I do think that B forgave her too easily! Rose may had her reasons, yes, but a real friend just wouldn't do that to a friend! It's good that she is back and that Emmet finally gets what he craved for so long; I guess, I'm a bit torn about her return as for now....

Gosh, when Bella told Edward about the talk with Rose...*sigh* and when he asked and obviously feared that that would mean his time with Bella was up...*double sigh*!!! OMG- those two are really killing me! The sweet moments and gestures they have and share with each other, they leave me quite jealous! =)

Just want to let you know, even if I rant on and get frustrated about their denseness and stubbornness- I really love this story! If I wouldn't like it at all, I had stopped reading a long time ago! ^^  Your story really gets me worked up (and leaves me hot and bothered...just sayin'... =) ^^ ) So glad I started reading it! Besides, the more they have to suffer and the more hurdles they have to overcome, the more we can appreciate their sweet and tender moments AND their happy end! ;D

-Sue



Author's Response:

I was gone for most of the weekend, so I read your reviews on my phone but couldn't really post responses.  You're the only person who thought she forgave too easily!  I love hearing differing opinions on it!  Emmett is very happy and I can't wait for you to read Rosalie's POV of when she was in NY, I think you'll like it a lot.

I am so pleased you do plan to stick with the story.  I'd hate to lose you!  Getting frustrated (and hot and bothered) by the story tell me I'm doing something right! 

Thanks so much for the review!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Apr 2011 4:27 PM Title: Chapter 21 - What Are We Gonna Do

*Sigh* Oh my....What can I say?! On the one hand, I'm glad that Bella finally realized that her feelings for Edward run much deeper than just on the friends with benefits basis! Whooop for that! And I really can relate to the fact that she is reluctant to admit those feelings to Edward, given his history of relationships or lack thereof and the fact that he said himself that he hates it when the girl gets clingy and pushy...BUT, seriously, IS SHE DEAF AND BLIND?!?!?! That was basically a love declaration Edward gave her there in the kitchen!!!! Girl, I almost screamed at my screen for Edward to say those three words!!! Ungh! Yeah I know, I'm probably a bit far ahead,,,but c'mon...am I the only one here that ones to shake and slap them on the back of their heads a few times for not saying anything?! And yes- I am aware that they haven't been together that long yet and that they started off in a rather unconventional way...but...ungh...!! I'm sorry for the rambling here...this story really gets me all worked up!!! =)

On another note...I love all their tender moments!!! Now, don't get me wrong- I love ALL their moments spend together...but there is just something about them being all gently and tender with each other...*sigh* You're doing a pretty good job there!! ^^

-Sue



Author's Response:

You're not the only one who is getting ready to slap them on the back of their heads.  Just about ALL of my readers are there.  I love that you get worked up about the story, it's hugely flattering for me as a writer that you care so much. 

I am glad you like the tender moments, I really do too.  There will be plenty more of those to come!

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Apr 2011 1:45 PM Title: Chapter 20 - Just Can't Get Enough

Awwwww....those two are killing me!!! In mean, c'mon!!! He is calling her petnames, she realized that she needs hom no matter what, they both can't sleep without the other! Ungh...as I said in an earlier review..I really don't think I'm gonna survive the whole stpry if it comes to the ugly!!! LOL! Just kidding! Ungh...but they are just soooo gooooog and sweet together! And Edward id goddamn fuckhot! Jeeeez!
I can relate to some of the things Bella said about being reluctant about serious relationships at a young age..she really didn't have the best rolemodels for that...BUT, love is not something you can plan or fit into a schedule...when it happens, it happens! Obviously.....just sayin'! =) ^^

Author's Response:

It's hard to get past the terrified stage.  I tried to plan when I was going to fall in love and it sure didn't work.  But I fought it for a long time.  It was worth it, but it wasn't easy for me at all. 

These two are going to frustrate you, I can promise you that!  Thanks for the review.

Reviewer: TiramiSue Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Apr 2011 12:05 PM Title: Chapter 17 - Love Me Two Times

YES!!! Bella is soooo developping feelings for Edward! And definitely vive versa!!!! Really good, really good! Gosh, everytime they lazily hang out in bed (pre- and/or post coital ^^) and they caress and play with each other I'm like- 'just say it already!!!' They really already drive me mad...I'm not sure I can stand the whole story if it's anything like I imagine it be due to your summary, prologue and what's been said so far!!! Oh my!!! Poor babies!!!^^



Author's Response:

Yes, they're really starting to care for each other.  I love the lazy hanging out in bed moments.   Just stick with the story and I promise it'll be worth it!  Thanks for the review.

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Date: 23 Apr 2011 9:22 AM Title: Chapter 16 - Sunday Morning

Hey!

Ok, I admit, it is kinda lame to only leave a review after already reading 16 chapters of the story...but I just couldn't stop reading! Seriously! This story is soooo good! At first, I was a bit confused when Edward hooked up with Rose and Bella went for Jasper (even if it was an unsuccessful trip ^^ ) But that changed again real quick! I saw the whole Rose being pissed drama coming, though! Gosh- I know snatching your best friends' ex is usually a no go- but Rose never, in any way, let slip that she was interested in Edward in more ways than just the carnal! AND she already had a new guy...yeah- female pride, or better to say Rosie's pride...yada yada....! SHe totally played the role as Über-Bitch convincingly! I wonder if she'll get her head out of her own ass at some point!!!

As for Bella and Edward...OMG! Those two are killing me...(yeah well, actually it's you! ^^ ) They are so effing hot! =) But I really wonder how much longer they both can convince theirselves that it's just about the nookie there!^^ I think it is safe to say that Edward has definitely fallen for her- and hard! He is so god damn attentive and sweet! He constantly kisses her or finds another way to be demonstrative in his desire. Even though I think that Bella is coming around slowly with returning the favor, Edward is doing the better job! Bella is so damn reluctant....well...she almost downright refuses to acknowlege the possibily of having a real relationship with him...I think she is afraid..maybe of commitment in general, but also of getting hurt? We already got to know that her self-esteem/ confidence isn't the best...in her head, she just can't see why Edward would want more from her that just fuckhot sex...so, to prevent herself from getting hurt by opening up to him and letting him in, she made up her mind to keep at the sexin, so that if their time as merelovers is over, she canmake it out of there without  a broken heart....I think! Maybe there is something else/different also?! We will see about that! She also said that she doens't want to settle on one guy already...but seriously- if you get to have Edward freaking Cullen, what else is there to want?!?! =)

Jeeez, I'm already dreading the fallout!!! I know, I know...that one is still far away...but seriously! From what I've gathered so far, this is the first time that Edward actually feels more around a woman than only the tightening in his pants! He said himself that he is more open, relaxed and less brooding around her...and, well completely different than with his previous fb's...so I think that it's really going to be bad for him in the end! ARGH! I don't even got to the point where it could get ugly and already I'm a mess!!!

Gonna continue reading now! I'll try to sneak a review in as often as I can! It all depends on your writing! =) =) =) ^^

-Sue



Author's Response:

That's alright, I know I have a hard time leaving a review for every single chapter when I get started on a story and am eager to read through it!  I appreciate any reviews I get. 

I am glad you're enjoying the story so much.  Rosalie will get her head out of her ass eventually.

Bella is definitely afraid of commitment and getting hurt.  It's a bit more complicated than that (you'll learn more as you read further in the story) but you definitely are on the right track.

The fallout is going to be rough, but I promise they will get there eventually. 

Thanks SO much for the review.  I really appreciate it.

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 22 Apr 2011 6:59 PM Title: Chapter 37 - Someday

Aaawww! Now that's more like it. They really seemed to be Edward & Bella again. I'm looking forward to the next few chapters. It's nice having him home for a little while. I think goodbye will be hard again, maybe even harder than last time? On the bright side he only has a couple more months. This is probably about the half way point of his semester, right? I'm sure they don't FINALLY express their feelings for eachother, but I'm hoping they start becoming more aware of the hints & signs.

Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, they're definitely getting back to normal. It will be hard for them to say goodbye. It is the halfway point for the semester, so only a couple of months to go. They will become more aware of what they're both struggling to say to each other.

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 21 Apr 2011 2:58 PM Title: Chapter 36 - You Look Like Rain

Ok, WOW! You totally shocked me with the Edward surprise. I think I loved it. I'm not sure because there's just all this weird tension with Bella that I don't like. :( I hope she can get over it for the 5 days that he's home. She'll have plenty of time to figure everything out after he's gone. I say, live in the moment!

Author's Response: I am glad you enjoyed the surprise! There is some weird tension but she will get over it and they'll have a really good week together. Thanks for the review!

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Date: 20 Apr 2011 2:19 PM Title: Chapter 36 - You Look Like Rain

Gah=I am trying so hard to not hate this part of the story!  I just feel so bad for Edward.  True-he is also holding things back, but all in all, he has been much more demonstrative with his feelings.  Now, he flies back from Italy to surprise her & she can barely pull her head together to be excited?  What a bitch!  Don't get me wrong, I get that she's confused and scared, but christ, pull it together already!  Claire is sending many more mixed signals than Edward ever did, but somehow, this is ok? Sorry, it constantly shocks me when I realize how emotionally vested I get with these characters--guess it brings up a lot of my own stuff I try not to remember.....your writing is really incredible-it's been quite a while that I've been this upset/hooked on a story.   Thank you so much for writing! 



Author's Response:

I know it's frustrating, I really am not trying to torture you guys, or Edward for that matter.  You're right that he has been far more emotionally demonstrative.  I think you'll be pleased with the next few chapters.  I'm not saying Bella gets her head out of her ass completely.  But she makes some steps in the right direction. 

You're also right that Claire is send more mixed signals than Edward is.  It's not necessarily that Bella's more okay with that coming from Claire, but it can be really tricky dealing with the same sex issue.  At least for me, it was harder to sort of put feelers out there and tell if a girl was interested.  It really was a different dynamic and for some reason the rejection always seems worse.  At the moment Bella is completely thrown by his visit, but she will appreciate the gesture very much as the week goes on.  She's just struggling to wrap her brain around it a bit.

Being emotionally invested in the characters is such a compliment to me.  I can't think of any praise I could get that would mean more.  I certainly don't want you to be unhappy because you're remembering your own past, but I am extraordinarily flattered that you care so much.  Truthfully, writing this story was very cathartic for me because of my own history and helped me do away with the lingering feelings I had for the 'Claire' in my past. 

Thanks so much for the review, I really love hearing from you.

Reviewer: jay83 Signed [Report This]
Date: 20 Apr 2011 6:27 AM Title: Chapter 36 - You Look Like Rain

oh please oh please oh please hurry and update i cant wait to see what happens the next day.



Author's Response:

I promise I will get it up as quickly as I can!  I am glad to hear you're so excited for it.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 20 Apr 2011 2:36 AM Title: Chapter 36 - You Look Like Rain

wow! Edward is back... at least he got to the party before Claire or that could have been more awkward than it already was! Can't wait to see the next one!



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!  It's funny, I never thought about that scenario.  It definitely could have made for quite an awkward scene. 

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 18 Apr 2011 12:32 AM Title: Chapter 35 - Wish I Had An Angel

great chapter!!! Can't wait to see more... and as far as seeing something from EPOV... either the last night before he left for Italy or the valentines's day chapter.



Author's Response:

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the chapter!

I love hearing what people want to see from Edward's POV, I'll keep both of those in mind!

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Date: 18 Apr 2011 12:13 AM Title: Chapter 35 - Wish I Had An Angel

Honestly, I'm soooo over this Claire thing. Not because I'm some anti-gay freak or anything, just because I feel it was really random and not necessary. TThe second Edward leaves she suddenly realizes she might be bi?? Sounds really flaky to me. And honestly, even though it's perfectly normal to look, if she was truly in love with either one of them, this wouldn't be such a hard decision. This Bella is seeming more and more niave and silly by the secondHopefully, you know what you're doing with it.....



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review.  I don't think it was necessarily a random thing for Bella.  She's always known she was interested in girls at least to a certain extent (kissing Rose, checking out the waitress at the club on her birthday...).  But this is the first time she's ever met a girl she was interested in pursuing something with. 

I guess a great deal of it depends on your perspective.  Some people believe you can care for more than one person at a time, some don't.  If you don't believe that, I can understand why it would seem that way to you.  I am sorry to hear you think she's naive and silly, but I am glad you let me know.  I always love getting feedback.

I hope you're willing to hang on for the rest of the story and that you like where it ultimately goes!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Apr 2011 2:13 PM Title: Chapter 34 - Everybody Here Wants You

I loved that he thought of her on V-Day!!! So sweet! As for his email, I'm not sure, I know they both felt awful after the last Skype session & he probably doesn't want to go though that again. I'm a little surprised that he's not more willing to keep her frustrations at bay because he has to know something is up with Claire. She talks about her all the time, plus the drunk convo after the kiss. Hummmm?

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!  It's interesting, I hadn't thought about the fact that he might want to keep her frustration at bay because of Claire, but I think he's trying to emphasize the emotional connection between them, and not just the physical.

Reviewer: roxie1207 Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Apr 2011 3:35 AM Title: Chapter 34 - Everybody Here Wants You

I can't tell if she's reading him wrong or not-that's the problem with e-mail; it's so easy to misinterpret things.  If anything, maybe he's frustrated by how casual she's being with him?  He seems to be putting a lot more out there emotionally.  Her thank you for the flowers sounded like something I'd write to a friend-not someone I was involved with.  Thank you so much for the quick updating--can we please hurry & get him home?!  :)



Author's Response:

It is really easy to misunderstand what someone's trying to say, especially in a long distance relationship.  You're right, her thank you was rather generic, I think she didn't really now HOW to respond to it. I know everyone is anxious for him to get home.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Apr 2011 3:11 AM Title: Chapter 34 - Everybody Here Wants You

great chapter! So sweet that he remembered to send her some flowers on VDAY! :)  and I think that she is just taking his tone wrong, he is probably upset that she spent VDAY with Claire and he wasn't there again .... such a hard thing for them, just like all long distance relationships are :(



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!  Glad you liked the chapter.  Long distance relationships can be really rough, it's so easy to misinterpret things. 

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 15 Apr 2011 4:47 PM Title: Chapter 33 - It's About You

great chapter! poor bella and edward :(  Can't wait to see the next one!



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review, glad you liked it!  Yeah, it's definitely rough for them.  The next chapter should be  up tomorrow I think!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 15 Apr 2011 4:34 AM Title: Chapter 33 - It's About You

That was probably the most sad vidoe chat EVER!!!! I feel so bad for them. My hubby and I have never had to live away from eachother. I couldn't imagine how depressing and lonely that would be. I love how real you are. I have read stories where the lovers have video chat sex & everybody is on a post orgasmic cloud & everything is butterflies & daisies, but I think you wrote how I would feel.

 



Author's Response:

Aww, I know!  I don't think it would be as bad if you were in a long distance relationship from the beginning, but going from seeing each other all the time to being apart is so much worse. 

I am glad you thought it was realistic, that's something I always struggle with.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 Apr 2011 2:57 PM Title: Chapter 32 - I Kissed A Girl

great chapter!!! I think that the way Bella is dealing with everything is good, and yeah Edward is mad at himself now thinking that he should have said something and made sure they were a couple before he left! Can't wait to see more! :)

Kate



Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!  I am glad you like the way Bella is dealing with everything.  You''re definitely right that he's regretting not telling her he wanted a relationship!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 Apr 2011 1:31 PM Title: Chapter 32 - I Kissed A Girl

LMFAO, I love that you chose this song because as I was reading your Claire chapter all I could think was she should use this song!!!! Next thing I have to say is OMG, I would LOVE an EPOV out take after the epi!! YAY, you just totally made my day! :) Ok, on to my review...I'm really feeling bad for Edward. I know he's made his bed and all, but it would still suck to know the woman you love is out having fun with someone else. I'm afraid it won't end up pushing him to tell Bella how he feels. It could push him into some "hot Italian chick's" arms, just sayin'! Love the faster updates, it helps get through the angst faster. :)

Author's Response:

That's so funny and I know, the song was just too easy...

I started working on the EPOV outtake of New Years today.  :) 

I do absolutely feel bad for Edward.  It wasn't easy to write.  Edward won't pursue anyone but Bella, don't worry about that.  They'll have their problems, but that won't be one of them.  :)

Reviewer: mamarobsten Signed [Report This]
Date: 13 Apr 2011 10:39 PM Title: Chapter 31 - Claire

no no no no I do not like and it is your story but I do not like Understand that I am not well homofaber in fact I have several gay friends but we must understand that I can not see or imagine Edward and Bella with others They are one ..... ALWAYS His love is great and indestructible no doubt NEVER



Author's Response:

I know it's tough to see either of them with someone else, but I can promise they will end up together.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: roxie1207 Signed [Report This]
Date: 13 Apr 2011 11:52 AM Title: Chapter 31 - Claire

I am so horrible at leaving reviews, but have to weigh in after that last chapter. It was so beautifully written. You could feel the sadness oozing off the page.  I am a little disappointed that edward did not admit his feelings.  I think I understand Bells's issues, but it seems like Edward has been showing for a while that his feelings run deeper than just casual bed buddies, so I was hoping he'd say the words--

I am so nervous about reading this next part!  I hate/love angst. I'm not bothered by the girl/girl relationship; I've definitely had questions/thoughts in that direction before and don't think it's a big deal.  I'm more upset  because I hate to know that major pain and hurt is coming to Edward.  I don't think the issue is that Bella develops feelings for a girl as much as that she chooses to explore a new relationship at all.  I'll keep reading because I really love your story, just please consider updating quickly so we can get through the heartfail asap!  Thanks for writing.



Author's Response:

I am not always great about leaving reviews either!  So thank you.  I am really glad you enjoyed it so much. 

Edward does have his reasons for not telling her, but it will be a while before that comes to light. 

I'm just as nervous about you guys reading it!  It's kind of nerve-wracking.  I will update as fast as I can.  I also posted on twilighted.net so as soon as chapters get validated there, they go up here.  I promise I will get chapters in the validation queue there as fast as possible!

 

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 13 Apr 2011 4:15 AM Title: Chapter 31 - Claire

Great chapter! I'm a die hard E&B fan, so forgive me if I don't have as much to say during this section of your story, but I promise to keep reading and reviewing. ;)

Author's Response:

I appreciate that you're reading it even though you're a diehard Edward/Bella fan.  I promise it'll be worth it!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 13 Apr 2011 2:51 AM Title: Chapter 31 - Claire

Great chapter! I love that you gave us alot of time into their growing friendship and not just the meeting! :)

I love Claire!!

Can't wait to see more! :)



Author's Response:

I am glad you liked the chapter and Claire.  I wanted to show it evolve slowly, and I'm glad that you liked that! 

I always appreciate the reviews!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Apr 2011 3:16 AM Title: Chapter 30 - I Don't Have Anything

:( poor Bella and Edward....Loved this chapter even if it was sad.  Can't wait to see the next one!



Author's Response:

Thanks!  I am glad you enjoyed it, it was a really rought chapter to write.

 

 I really appreciate the review, it means so much.

Reviewer: DarkwardLover Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Apr 2011 1:56 AM Title: Chapter 30 - I Don't Have Anything

Awwwwww, this has to be the most geniune and sweetest chapter I have ever read. I could feel their love for each other through the words you typed up. Omg, amazing. I wish I could write just as intensely as you. You capture the characters perfectly. :O Love it!



Author's Response:

Thank you so much, you're so sweet!  I am really glad you enjoyed it so much.  I always appreciate the reviews!

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 11 Apr 2011 11:51 PM Title: Chapter 30 - I Don't Have Anything

I cried, I mean literally CRIED!!!! You wrote it beautifully, even if it did break my heart that they didn't profess their love for each other before he left. What a difficult 6 months they are going to have. :*( Have you thought of writing an EPOV of their goodbye? I'm not sure if it would give too much away from your story, but I'd love to read it(even if I know I would cry again ;) )

Author's Response:

Aww, you're so sweet.  I certainly didn't want to make you cry, but like I said before I am so flattered at how much you care.  It is going to be a rough six months for them, although there will be some bits of sweetness that I know you'll love.

For the epilogue, I am planning to do it from Edward's POV.  During the epilogue he'll reflect back on their relationship so you will get a few paragraphs talking about how hard it was for him to leave her.  I might consider writing a more extensive outtake if you really wanted it, but I wouldn't send it to you until after the story and epilogue were completely done and posted.  It would give away too much right now.  Would you still like it?  You've been such a fabulous reviewer (sometimes the only one here on TWCS!) and you definitely deserve it.

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 02 Apr 2011 4:40 PM Title: Chapter 29 - The New Year

It's so sad, I wanted to CRY!!!! :( I'm so sorry they have to go through this. I don't think they'll say anything about their feelings & I think they are going to really screw up this beautiful relationship with stupid choices while he is gone. I can't wait for more, but at the same time I don't want him to leave & I know that's coming next! :*(

Author's Response:

Hang on for the next chapter, it's pretty brutal.  I promise you on the Rob pretty that it'll be worth it in the end.  Thanks for the review. I hate to make you guys sad, but it's really flattering to know that you care so much about the story. 

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 31 Mar 2011 12:16 AM Title: Chapter 28 - Wintersong

great chapter! I do think that Charlie knows! LOL

Possesiveward! and jeez did that Jack guy really think that line would work!

Can't wait to see the next one... even though it means Edward leaving.



Author's Response:

I am SO glad you said something!  I messed up and posted chapter 29 in 28's place, so go back and read 28.  They should be correctly labeled now.  So sorry!

Did you like Possesiveward?  I've had some requests for him!

Clearly...boys are dumb, especially Jack if he thought it would work. 

Thanks for the review!

 

Reviewer: DarkwardLover Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Mar 2011 2:06 AM Title: Chapter 27 - Flames

I listened to the song as I read it, and it just made the chapter that more amazing. When I listened to the lyrics and read what you wrote, I could almost feel how much deeply in love they are. :') Beautiful. Most touching, intense chapter i've ever read.



Author's Response:

Oh thank you so much. I am really glad you listened to the song and that it affected you the way I hoped.  It means so much to hear that, thank you for the review!

Reviewer: tigger5600 Signed [Report This]
Date: 23 Mar 2011 1:37 AM Title: Chapter 27 - Flames

wow! Great chapter! Loved it... and that necklace/stone are so unique and beautiful and I loved the song... very fitting for the chapter :) Can't wait to see the next one!



Author's Response:

Thanks!  I actually have a really similar necklace and I thought it was the perfect thing for him to give her.

I am so glad you listened to the song, it was what inspired the chapter.  :)

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: DarkwardLover Signed [Report This]
Date: 21 Mar 2011 1:27 AM Title: Chapter 26 - Song For A Winter's Night

Truly endearing, can't get enough of this story.



Author's Response:

Oh thank you so much!  I am really glad you're enjoying it and I appreciate the review.

Reviewer: Daisy Crazy Signed [Report This]
Date: 16 Mar 2011 9:15 PM Title: Chapter 26 - Song For A Winter's Night

Aaaaahhhhhh!!! You're killing me! :) No seriously, I love where their relationship is going. I just wish Edward's trip wasn't looming, so they could explore their feelings for each other.

Author's Response:

I know, it's frustrating.  You'll really enjoy the next couple of chapters though I think!

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