I knew we hadn't seen the last of James, and by the looks of it he's up to no good as usual! I just hope Bella doesn't get distracted too long, b/c she needs to tell Edward what is going on! But man oh man, you gotta love a jealous Edward! LMAO!!!

Author's Response:

I think we can pretty much count on James to be a snake. Bella got distracted by Passionward, but she'll collect her wits and figure out a way to break the news. And I do love me a Raging-Bullward! What is it about that that is so damn HOT!!!????

Thanks for the review.

-bannerday

love possessive Edward!  Too cute, great chapter.   Uhm, James is CREEPY!  Better tell Edward q-u-i-c-k!

Author's Response:

I love Firedupward too! There's just something so hot about him running to rescue his lady love. Only...she just needed rescuing from a twisted belt! ;) Leave it to Jake to let a clothing accessory create big problems for Possessiveward. Glad you liked it. And yessss, James, he's a creeper. Chapter 52 is being posted and waiting to be validated. It's the Bella-Tell-All chapter.

Thanks for the review.

-bannerday

I can't wait to see Edwards reaction to Bella in her 'stuff'. I'm not sure Edward will be too pleased when/if he finds out about creepy James and that they didn't tell him.  Loved the 'bed situation' xxx

Author's Response:

So, Edward was pretty happy about Bella's "inner stuff" and her "outer stuff." ;) What boy wouldn't have been? And now you know that Edward wasn't too happy about being kept out of the loop about James. But at least he didn't throw any punches or come completely unglued. It's hard not to love any 'bed situation' that involves Edward Cullen. ;)

Thanks for the reviews...I'm bound and determined to catch myself up on replies, just like you caught up on your reading.

-bannerday

Wow!!!  what a chapter, there were so many funny moments going I don't think I can remember them all now.  A few stand out moments are Mike thinking he's God's gift, Tyler for thinking he is too and has got all the 'moves'. Alice and Jaspers together,TOGETHER,together and just how excited they both were. I don't think i've laughed so much at a fic before, I just loved it.

I also thought it was sweet how Emmett was pleased he had his brother back again.

Ahh another thing how does Mike know about Edward's anaconda???

Author's Response:

That was probably the most fun chapter I've written. It practically wrote itself once I started and figured out a timeline for the two different groups of people involved in "The Sighting."

It's good to know that Mike is so confident, isn't it? And he has such good sleuthing skills. And Tyler is such an admirer--wonder how much he's really learning. And no one knows how Mike is familiar with Edward's anaconda--perhaps some urinal sighting. And that just makes me think that Mike must be slightly underendowed if he's busy checking out what others are packing. ;)

Alice and Jasper are such a cute little "married" couple, you can just imagine them bouncing around doing some kind of a victory dance because Edward finally got together with Bella. And I liked imagining Alice's conversations with Emmett. We don't get to see too much of that. You know Alice and Emmett are not as close as Alice and Edward. And once again, you can tell how much Emmett cares for his younger brother. Even though he likes to torment him when possible.

Thanks for the Chapterlove. I'm particularly proud of that one. I think each of the characters comes across pretty clearly, that I probably didn't even need to say whose POV it was.  

Thanks for the review.

-bannerday

At first I was totally mad at Jake but after him hanging out with Bella i did feel kinda sorry for him (not much but a bit lol) But they had definitely drifted apart and wanted different things and even Jake admitted as much.  I'm glad they parted amicably in the end though.

I loved that it was Emmett who took care of Edward afterwards in his own special way, bless him... I loved the 'you sit on your ass for 3 years....' part, so Emmett.

I couldn't wait to get to Bella and Edward meeting again out on their patio, and it was a really lovely moment. T x

Author's Response:

I think I accomplished what I wanted---we didn't want Bella to be with Jake anymore, but you can't really make him out to be a complete jerk, because then you'd have to wonder..."What was Bella doing with this guy to begin with?" Just like the friends Bella lives with in the dorm, the reader didn't really know Jake until you got him with Bella , one-on-one. then you realize he's not so terrible. He really does care for her and she really did care for him, they just need to move on now because they are going in different directions. He's in a sad situation and I wanted the reader to feel that, for one thing because it is a sad situation for him, and for another, you realize how bad Bella must feel. I think it's important though for them to maintain a friendship. They will always be close.

I love Emmett in the role of Big Brother (and Resident Advisor--teehee). He's good with Edward, and he's more mature than you'd think. But he sure does have a special way of communicating with his younger, stiffer, less boisterous brother.

Glad you loved the little birthday celebration/post-break-up commiseration out on the patio within the down sleeping bag. Edward is a definite keeper.

Thanks for the review and the specifics--it's a fun trip down memory lane for me.

-bannerday

Yay!!!! I know there are tough times ahead for Bella but I'm glad she has realised and admitted her feelings. xx

Author's Response:

Hi TA!

Bella finally got to the point where she realized that she couldn't keep up the charade any longer. But being part of a triangle is a terrible thing. At least Edward realized that. He knows she's going to feel bad no matter the outcome. Pretty mature for him to realize she won't just be leaping into his arms.

Thanks for all your reviews. I'm finally catching up, so it will appear that I'm bombarding you now. ;)

-bannerday

funniest chapter! Love it!

 

Author's Response:

Hi little!

Glad you liked the chapter. Imagine having to face all those prying eyes and then the torment of the family and friends at breakfast. But Bella can hold her own against Emmett! Thanks for the Chapterlove! Keep in touch.

-bannerday

Oh Edward Edward Edward! Jealous Much!?! *shakes head* I love it though. I was never much of that girl who a boy being all possessive and jealous growing up, but I like it on Edward for some reason.  Bella loves it too.  I guess it kinda makes you feel wanted in a way.  It shows he would fight for her if it came down to it. 

Alice was so freaking funny starting the convo with Toxic Shock Syndrome from tampons.  Guys are such wussies when it comes to the monthly visitor.

You asked a review ago if I like this beefed up version and I honestly love it.  The problem with trying to re-read this one and knowing that FFn has the completed version it is hard for me not to go over there to 'cheat' by reading the next chapters to see what James is really up to even though I think i remember what he does.  I have read so many fics they start running together a little bit. I won't do it though. I will put my itchy fingers away and wait like a good girl for the next beefed up chapter to arrive on Twi. Please hurry...i don't know how long i can keep them off the keyboard. just saying.

 

 

Author's Response:

Hi lb!

I'd say, YES...Edward, jealous much! There is just something so hot about possessive Edward that makes us love him so. Is it because he deprived himself for so long of the love that he deserved, and now that he has it we want him to hold onto that love so tightly? You know he values it more so if he hasn't had that before. I think it must make Bella feel really valued. And it's not like he's jealous to allow her to do anything. He doesn't really restrict her, she just doesn't have much interest in things outside of the little group she is in. But that's okay--that goes with her bookworm aspect.

Alice sure knew how to get rid of Edward quickly, didn't she? My husband cringes if a commercial comes on the TV for tampons or pads. And this is after 25 years of marriage. You'd think he'd get a grip and deal.

Thanks for letting me know how you feel about the two versions of this story. I'm updating over on FF and I feel bad if people read on and lose story threads because they weren't in the original. Like James---I let that fall by the wayside and never pursued it in my first version. Stupid me. There's so much good stuff there!

So, I wrote chapter 52 and it's waiting on validation. Should be up tonight or tomorrow. About two-thirds of the chapter didn't exist in the original--it's all the James stuff. Hope you enjoy it. Chapter 53 will be mostly new stuff as well.

I appreciate you sharing your opinion. Thanks for the review.

-bannerday

ohhh.. ok we give you permission to skip to saturday night.. please... unless that would be the end.. then keep dragging it on.  ummmm story vs sex.. story vs sex. 

Author's Response:

HAHAHAHA Fast Forward, hey? Maybe I should write a premonition from Alice's POV about Saturday night, just so we can skip to the good stuff. Only poor Alice would be so grossed out. Jasper would have to help her deal with that. Maybe B & E need a little something something to keep them going until Saturday night??? It is only Wednesday, after all. ;)

Thanks for the honesty and the giggle. ;)

-bannerday

Oohh do I detect a little of the 'green eyed monster', looking forward to the bbq tonight.... I'm not holding out much chance for Jake, he seems to be so insecure and this will only drive Bella away.

I can tell that I am going to absolutely love this fic, its got me definitely hooked but I have to go work now :( xxx

Author's Response:

Yep, the green eyed monster is alive and well and living within Edward Cullen. All it takes is a little Mike Newton to bring that out. ;) You're right about Jake's approach--it'll only spiral downward.

I'm so glad you're thinking you'll love my fic. It's slow moving, but that's how I roll. Actually, it moves fast, I just write about every single little detail. I'm just very wordy. So is Edward.

Thanks for the reviews.

-bannerday

Ok, so I can breath again as far as the pup is concerned. He knew what was good for him!!! I was wooting and hollering 'go get him, Edward' as he rushed to Bella's side. Jake is lucky he still has both testicles; I would have shot first, asked questions later.And the fact he was civil to Jake, what a babe. So sweet and forgiving. I wish I could reward him. *snickers*

Um, yeah..so the James situation. What a creep. Please, you have to make Bella tell Edward asap. I know when he blindsided her like that, with promises of hot lovin', he scrambled her brain. I get it. Or I wish I did. (who said that?) but she has this little theory she can take care of herself. O-k-a-y...............we all know that's a lie. Like pepper spray is going to work against a vampire..silly Bella.Silly, naive Bella. You know what to do, BD. Make it so.  ;)  the girl is obviously delusional. If I didn't like her so much I'd smack her upside the head. Which would be hard, since she doesn't exist.Or does she?.........

So, I fell in my kitchen this past Saturday and dislocated my shoulder. I'm getting an MRI next week because I have no mobility in that arm/shoulder. If you knew me in RL, you would most likely agree I AM Bella. I am the biggest klutch out there. So sorry the review is late. If I promise to send Rpattz over with a lemon meringue pie, will that ease the sorrow??

Any idea how many more chapters? I'd like to prepare so I'm not totally devestated. LOL

Hope the rest of your week is wonderful. I'm going back to work tomorrow after being home three days. I can't move my arm, but I have to count pills. That should be fun. Wish me luck. xoxo

Jo

Author's Response:

Hi Jo!

So the pup is not threat. I've never hated Jake...mostly I just feel bad for him because he's second best. Poor Edward---all that adrenaline in his system for no good reason. LOL But he was civil---after being confused. And Jake was rather accepting of the whole thing---but we found out why---a new girl. And excuse me, girlfriend, but if there is going to be any rewarding happening with my fictional character, I will do the rewarding, thank you very much. (Now, if I could just figure out how a live person goes about rewarding a fictional one...gotta ponder that for a bit. )

Creepy James is back...sort of. Bella will come clean in the next chapter. Just as soon as she gets her thoughts unscrambled and can figure out how to broach the subject.

So sorry about your fall and your shoulder. OWW! I totally accept your apology with RPatz and Lemon meringue pie on top. Actually, skip the meringue and the pie, just send RPatz and a lemon. That'll do the trick. Or I'll do him. Or something. I'll probably just wind up with a pie in the face. But still...it's something.

I have no idea how many more chapters. Somewhere between 5 and 20. You know me, I'm such a wordy bitch and I describe every little mote of dust in each chapter. ;)

Hope your arm is better. Or hope you get time off work and are able to read fan fics all day, whichever you prefer. ;)

Thanks for the one-armed review.

-bannerday

Loved the first chapter, looking forward to seeing whats in store for these two! x

Author's Response:

You have made your way so quickly through my story! I have been reading on my kindle, away for the weekend, and it's hard to do a reply on it--just rather slow going, so I've watched you make progress, and I haven't been able to respond. I'm glad you enjoyed that first chapter. What a way to meet a hunky guy---drive over him with your luggage/shopping cart. ;)

Thanks for the review,

-bannerday