So sad to see it end... but I'll be starting over from the beginning again, as soon as I'm done reading the fic I'm on now :)

Can't wait to see your 3 extra somethings, and to start your new one.  Thanks for a great ride!  *smooches*

 

Author's Response:

OMG! I have had so many readers tell me that they are going to re-read! I am humbled that you find it that interesting. (Either that or it was so friggin' long that you have no idea what happened 40 chapters ago and need a refresher course. LOL)

I'm so sad to see it end too, although there are still the three "extras" coming and a new story, "One Stupid Thing." Thank you for joining me for the ride. i know it was bumpy at times. (Damn that Edward boy and his senseless angst! LOL)

*smooches* and big cuddly cyber hugs to you as well. Thank you for reading and reviewing.

-bannerday

Loved it.. thanks for seeing it through!

Author's Response:

Thanks for the Storylove. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I, too, am glad I saw it through. :)

Thank you for your reviews. Keep an eye out for the three "extras" coming soon.

-bannerday

Oh crap!  I lost a grape!  Can Edward come help me find it?  Please?

Of all the declarations of love that Edward has said to Bella, and all the sweet, romantic ways he has tried to show her.  There is NO better way to prove it to her, than to text Emmett for condoms.  That right there beat out all the flowers he ever gave her.

This chapter had everything that made this story the great work of fan fiction is it.  The sweetness that is Bella and Edward, the friendship that is between the whole gang, the laughter that seems to follow them wherever they go, and most of all the love.

This was the perfect ending for this story.  As sad as I am to see it finish.

Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.  I have enjoyed every chapter.  I have fallen in love with your Edward, Emmett and Jasper.  Even Alice and Rose, who I often get annoyed with in other stories, have captured a place in my heart.

Now I am going to go hide in a corner and mourn the ending of your story...

CM

Author's Response:

Hi CM!!

Get that bunch of grapes out of your shirt...and ...WHAT THE HELL???!!! Are those OLIVES I see rolling out of your PANTS LEGS???!!! Oh, no way, girlfriend!!! You are NOT getting my Edward to inspect the contents of your shirt and your undies!!! That is SOOOO not cool! LOL   (*Edward, you stay put! You are NOT diving in there helping this woman find her groceries! I don't care how cute she is! Sit back down now, Dude!*)

Holy crap. The things I put up with.....Grrrr....

Okay, now that I've released my pent up anger...

You are totally right about Edward's most poignant gesture of love----going to his big brother and Resident Advisor for condoms. He finally needed Em!!! And was able to suck it up and admit it in a most embarrassing way. ;)

This chapter really felt like a celebration to me. They got their act together, got their derailed romance back on track, spilled their guts, professed and acted on the love, Edward did his grand romantic gestures, they had their sex-a-thon, and of course there were the requisite silly and embarrassing moments with each other and with the Nosy Bunch. The date night out was such a party---B & E had all that romance the previous weekend in the pool house and then James screwed everything up for them. But to me it felt like they have turned a corner in their relationship and breathed a sigh of relief. Now they can really get things underway, you know? I'm glad you felt the ending was perfect. It was a heck of a long time gettting to this ending. And some of the things in that chapter have been in the works since the very first chapter. That was a long time to sit on that stuff and wait things out. :)

I am sad to see it finish as well.  Thank you for joining me for the journey. I have had a blast writing this and am so glad I decided to give writing a shot. It's my new favorite hobby. I'm glad you loved my characters too. I tried to give them some depth and make them believable and fun. I think we all know or have known people who were to some extent, at least, a little like each of them---maybe that's what makes thim feel kind of believable and relatable. Rose gave me the hardest time. I didn't want her to be a bitch, but I think by making her another Resident Advisor it accomplished the slight bit of "superiority complex" that I felt her character warranted.

Anyway, I'm so glad you thought it was great. I think over spring break I'm going to sit down and read the whole damned thing from start to finish. I've never done that. I'd like to see just what I wrote. :)

Three more goodies are coming and then you should also keep an eye out for "One Stupid Thing" which will be the next story I'm going to post.

Thank you for all of your lovely reviews. I have really enjoyed them and will miss our "correspondence" on this beast.

-bannerday

I am not a writer so my words to you will not be eloquint or even grammatically correct lol.  I read a lot of ff and love every story, but some just grab my heart a little bit more.  Yours is one of those.  I have loved this from beginning to end, it is one of those that when an update comes you smile (really big smile).  I don't know if it is because its just such a believable love story or just the wish for such a couple to exist in the real world and to have that kind of instant connection.  It hurts a little to know this is coming to a close, but I also know we have a few more little tidbits to enjoy, and that you will write another story one day with just as love as you did this one.  Thank you for sharing their story with us, I hope it gave you just as much satisfaction to write it as it did to me for reading it.  Vicki

Author's Response:

Hi fffVic!

I love your words no matter how they are spelled or arranged! :)  Don't worry about perceived errors; I love what you have to say and what you have had to say in all the reviews you have written me throughout the course of this little (GIGANTIC!) fic! I am humbled at at your Storylove for what I have written. I'm glad to know that I have touched your heart with my little world and the chracters within it and that you have been so happy to get updates as its gone along. I know eactly what you mean and for some stories that feeling is so much more than others. So, unbelievably cool that this story falls into that category for you.

I tried to make the story believable; I think you can put yourself into some of the situations and they feel plausible. Little bits of it were even autobiographical, so it was easy for me to relate. LOL

There are more tidbits coming your way although they may be a little slower to post just because of what they are and the fact that I will have to go back and do some major re-reading of this beast to do it all well. I have another story that I will go to from here. Be on the lookout for "One Stupid Thing."

I have had a blast writing The Transfer and have loved the reader interaction. Thank you so much for giving me your thoughts and making me smile and even hug myself with glee. :)

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.

-bannerday

So cute! LOVE the one word from everyone. Hysterical! Couldn't have worked out better! Hate that this fic has ended but I'm comforted by the promise of the extra "somethings". Thanks for the great read. I can't wait to read your next fic!

Author's Response:

Hi Tana!!!

Glad you liked it. And those four words...they sure worked out so nicely, didn't they??? I'm sorry it has ended too. I'll miss this little world that I've created. I guess I'll have to go back and read the whole thing from beginning to end. I haven't done that. And there will be the extras. I'm not sure how quickly I can get them up, but I'm going to try to keep it to two weeks...not sure how feasible that is. ;)

Thank you for all your reviews. Keep an eye out for "One Stupid Thing." That will be the next story I'm going to go with.

-bannerday

All I can say is if that were me with Edward in the swanky fort, one or both of us probably would have ended up in hospital. Needless to say, 6 times in 12 hours for Bella and Edward....I think they are getting the hang of it!! Thank you for this story, can't imagine how much time you have devoted to it. I know it has made me cringe, cry, LMFAO and rage along the way. Can't express how much I will miss this bunch as you have really nailed each character so well. Look forward to your 3 extra chappies, just to hang out with them a little bit more. Really hope you keep this online, this is most def one of those stories I would like to revisit. Thank you again banner, I am having a bit of a sniff with you so you've got company in that dept. bb. Also look forward to your next story.

Author's Response:

Hi spunk!!!

All I can say is...if that were me with Edward in the swanky fort...we'd still be in the swanky fort! ;) I think they've got the hang of things, most def. Thank you for reading this story and reviewing so much all along the way. I have always enjoyed what you've had to say. It was actually 18 months to the day when I finished and submitted the final chapter from the day I had begun it. That is a big chunk of time. Much of it was spent re-writing my initial effort that I had posted on fanfiction. I'm glad I decided to post things here on Twilighted...it made me write a better story in the long run. I'm glad you loved my characters and felt that I nailed their personalities. I'm loving hanging out with them a little more as I work on the "extras." I have no plans to take the story down and I'm humbled that you plan on re-reading---it's a lot to re-read--nearly the length of the Twilight Saga, and by the time I finish and add the "extras" it will probably be very close.

Thank you again, bb, for the regular reviews and smiles.

*sniff, sniff*  

-bannerday

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am going to miss these crazy kids and can not wait for the 3 extra's along with your new story!

Author's Response:

Hi maryjop!

You're welcome, welcome, welcome!

I am going to miss these wild and crazy loving and fun-loving kids too!  B & E are on the right track finally. And for the first time got to be fairly fun-loving and wild with friends on a date night out. I think it's the start of something beautiful.

Thanks for all your regular reviews. They were much appreciated. :)

Keep an eye out for "One Stupid Thing"---my next story ---and of course the three remaining "extras" for The Transfer.

-bannerday

a real date..woohoo

Author's Response:

a real date, but only in the oh so romantic dining hall. LOL

I have enjoyed this story from the beginning. Sorry to see the end. But what a great story! Looking forward to more. :)

Author's Response:

Hi shawnd!

Thank you so much for your kind words and reviews. I am glad you had a fun read from beginning to end. I'm sorry to see it all end too! But there is more stuff to come.

Keep an eye out for "One Stupid Thing"---my next story ---and of course the three remaining "extras" for The Transfer.

-bannerday

I've never been able to get over how sweet your Edward is. I am so in love with him! I will truly miss him!

Author's Response:

Hi Tammygrrrl!

Thanks for loving my Edward. He's so deserving of it. I think he was so sweet and innocent and yet so sexy too, We'll both miss him. LOL

Thanks for reading and reviewing so regularly.

Keep an eye out for my next story: "One Stupid Thing." And watch for the three "extras" coming soon.

-bannerday

Ok, 'sniff', just wondering, 'sniff'...that's all like no more 'sniff' of this story period except for what 3 outtakes of their future or something?    Is that what you mean?  ARRRRGGHH!! And the other story is it like a sequel or another Ed/Bella story altogether?  Im grasping at straws here cause I don't want to see this end!  You know I love love love this story!  I've been your #1 fan and biggest admirer since the beginning, in my mind anyway!  You have rocked every chapter sky high and I can't wait for MORE!  Keep up the great work and you know I will always be there waiting and reading! 

Hugs, and many many squeezes!! <3 Stephanie

*Oh, and Emmett in this chapter...PRICELESS!  I LOVE HIM!!!!!  Thank for making me laugh my ass off even through the tears of this being the end (of their beginning)!!!

Author's Response:

Hi Stephenie!

There will be three things coming: an epilogue, an outtake, and a "something" else. The other story will not be a sequel, it's a different story. I'm not sure I could keep this story going beyond doing an epilogue.

Thank you so much for being my #1 fan! I have really enjoyed your reviews and all your kind words and the smiles and giggles they have brought me along the way. You Storylove has been overwhelming. ;)

Thanks for the hugs, and squeezes. Right back at you, bb!

And Emmett---Edward finally needed his big brother and Resident Advisor...for condoms! Could anything have possibly been more embarrassing? LOL

Glad to have fed your fiction addiction.

-bannerday

Sigh....  Best.Story.Ever

I'll miss it.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, manda! Keep watching for the three "extras" and I'll start a new story shortly, watch for "One Foolish Thing."

-bannerday