well you should be really proud of your self that was a beautiful chapter loving and sexy with out being crude ...love making at its finest

Author's Response:

Thanks so much. I'll never, ever be able to write graphically, and I really wanted the emotions of their first time to be the focus.

 

Shell xx

No nervousness was warranted. It was very human and perfect. Fantastic job.

 

Author's Response:

Thank you - above all I wanted it to be real.

Shell xx

Squeee that was hot you go with your bad bad self teehee!!!  That was just epic-ly amazing!!!  love love love!!  Especially the sybolisim of leavng teh rings behind letting go of the chains that bind her to him...  A-ma-Zing!!!  Can't wait for more!!! Post again soon!

Author's Response:

Thank you for your enthusiasm; it always makes me smile!! There's more where that came from ;)

 

I'm really glad you liked the symbolism behind leaving the rings with Jake. Bella's truly let go of him now.

 

Thanks again for your reviews!

 

Shell xx

Loved the chapter.  I especially loved how Edward turned down "Tiffany". Loved the parallel with Jake turning down Claire.  Edward is so much better

Author's Response:

Yeah, I wanted to draw that parallel; though Jacob didn't actually cheat, Edward certainly handled being propositioned very differently.

Thanks for reading and reviewing.

Shell xx

This chapter was great. I am so glad to see Bella finally forgiving herself and realizing that it is not her fault. I know she still has a long way to go, but I am so very proud of her. Charlie is a great dad! I have this feeling that Bella and Alice aren't going to be best friends for much longer. Maybe they're foing to have an argument? A falling out?

Hmm. Phoenix. I was so sure once Edward started telling her where they were going that he was going to say London so she could meet his family, but maybe that's too soon. I am excited to see more Kate!

And is Edward going to have anymore of his breakdowns (ugh, I hate using that word but I can't think of anything else to call it)? I rather liked the way Bella handled it, and I want to see her help him more.

Charlie's seeing another woman? Ohhh ;). As Ms. O'Hara says, fiddle-de-dee (though I am sure I spelt it wrong)! I mean that in a good way, though. She mostly used it when she was annoyed and was disagreeing with someone.

Excellent chapter. I am looking forward to more!

--Anabeth

 

Author's Response:

Thanks Anabeth!

Alice and Bella will definitely have some things to work out in future chapters. 

Edward's family and Kate will definitely be popping up again, I promise.

Edward's episodes will continue to be an important part of the story. Neither of their mental illness will be miraculously dealt with by their falling in love. It wouldn't be right. As someone who struggless with depression myself, I know all too well that it's not that simple, and I won't cheapen the story by neglecting to deal with this some more. So yes, it will continue to be a focus of the story, and we'll see how they care for each other.

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.

Love, Shell xx

Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift ft. The Civil Wars. Awe, I love that song. It's  beautiful and the Civil Wars are awesome. 

 

Great chapter!

 

--Anabeth 

Author's Response:

I agree; I absolutely adore The Civil Wars, and the moment I heard that song I knew it was perfect for this story.

 

Thanks for reading and reviewing.

 

Shell xx

That last bit is so cute and kind of funny... and Edward has to explain things to her... and then your author's note comes. I feel for you, my dear.

 

Author's Response:

Thanks lovely. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. xx

I dont know wheather to laugh or cry at that ....but i really want to see if he can do it again please please please .....i think everybody remembers their first O ..poor girl give her another

Author's Response:

Hehe, oh there'll be more where that came from ...

Thanks for the review.

 

Shell xx

I'm so sorry you had to experience an orgasm in such an unorthodox way. I had a similar experience in that the first time I kissed a boy (we had quite the make out session for our first date!), I didn't know that my soaking wet panties was a direct result of getting turned on. He wanted to go further but I was mortified at the thought of him knowing what happened, that I insisted his hands stay above the waist. 

Years later when I finally DID lose my virginity, it hurt like HELL for the first several times & I remember wishing it was over & wondering when it would start feeling good!

Author's Response:

Yes, there's nothing like having no understanding of the way your own body works to make you feel completely humiliated and weirded out.

 

Shell xx

LOVING IT ALL!  Just wanted to say hi here and let you know that you are awesome!

;-)

Author's Response:

Thanks so much lovely xx

Wow i really liked this chapter !
It was very sweet!Finally bella realised that she owed jake nothing and is taking steps toward a new beginning with edward!

I'm really looking forward to the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Shell xx

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I just can't get enough of these two. I am glad they are on the path of love and hope they travel it together. Love your writing can't wait for next chapter.

Lilly

Author's Response:

Thank you, Lilly! They've still got lots to work through, but things are looking much better! Shell xx

::throws confetti:: Great chapter!

Author's Response:

Aww, thank you :)