Kill you?????  Ms. K, that is totally unecessary plus we would not get to read about their next date!  That was a great chpt.  I really love all of the "little"  things that are shared by each of them.  I was thinking after the whole Tanya debacle and Jasper relationship moving onto Eddie was a little fast.  But, I am now loving it.   So, kill you NO.  Thank you very much for sharing your story with us.  I am sooo looking forward to Saturday night to see what kind of trouble these two crazy kids can get into.

Author's Response:

Oh yes, and trust me, the second date will be much better than the first :) 

I am SO GLAD that you stuck with it, even though you thought it was fast, and that you can now love it!  :)  I can't wait for Saturday night too!

absolutely loved it.

ps - i, too, am allergic to shellfish.  it's not a fun allergy.  i had a slightly similar situation on a sushi date ...awkward to say the least, haha.  glad they worked through it.  ...can not say the same for me.

Author's Response:

aw, thanks so much for the review.  I am so sorry your sitch turned out differently!  :( 

I'm so glad that Bella finally figured out who was sending the CDs. I love that they are so comfortable with each other that they can spend the night together.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for the review :)  I am glad you're enjoying the story!  They are building a good foundation together, neither one wants to rush, but do you think they can hold out much longer?!  :)

2 words, bella:  EPI. PEN. i know, i  i know...'cuz stabbing yourself in the thigh is soooo much sexier than a swollen face, isn't it.  

How did I miss ch. 15 getting posted? damned if I'll let that happen again. this one goes on alert, that's for certain. 

big sigh...you sure can spin a good tale, lady. i keep thinking I'm waaayy too old to get butterflies in my stomach over the romance stuff, but I so, so do when I read this.  and I like that Edward seems to such a great guy, but not adonis-like perfect. he wears glasses, he's not ripped, he leaves his empties on the coffee table. 

bella's loss and her grief must have aged her, i think. i have a hard time remembering that there's about 5 yrs diff. in their ages, right? she never seems like an 17/18 yr old around him.  

I could write tons more, but it's late and i desperately need sleep. thanks again for a fabulous story! 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for this great review.

I considered the epi pen, but I equated Bella's allergy to my daughter's, which is sort of minor.  Now, granted, my kid does actually carry an epi, in case it gets out of control, but let's just say Bella doesn't?  :)

I love your complements on spinning the tale.  I really appreciate that - thank you. 

YES.  Edward is our flawed hero.  in this fic?  Jasper is perfect.  mmm, Jasper.

Ahhh.. it's going to come out soon, Bella is 18. She has been forced to grow up faster all of her life, and the death of the two parents plus Jake just toppled her childhood into oblivion. 

Thanks again for your kind words and review, I really appreciate it!

That was an awesome chapter.  The perfect getting to know you... I think I could and will love you chapter!!!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much -- I am glad that you can see the reason for all of the foundation building and not just tossing them together in bed :)  I think everyone is rooting for them to hook up, it just wasn't the right moment.. yet :D

sooo tired, but that was niiiice.  not rushed at all.  t/y 4 2 chapts.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review :)  Nope, these two arent rushing.. they both acknowledge their feelings for each other, but they want to take their time... Glad you enjoyed it!

I absolutly love the last song in the story "you owe me nothing in return"  it is an amazing song thanks for making me aware of it  :)

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for the feedback!  :)  I am going to post the playlist soon.. glad you are enjoying the story..

Wow that was quick. I am glad Bella was able to talk about her parents and her feelings. It was nice to just let her vent to Edward and to know he was just there to listen. Update soon.

Author's Response:

Thanks for the review!  I am glad that you liked the chapter, and all of Bella's talking and their closeness.  :)  Update will be soon I hope.

I love that Edward is on Twitter.  I'm on Twitter.  Tell him to add me.

I also love when guys are smart enough to include vases with the flowers.  BRILLIANT!

2nd date, already giving Edward another chance to fuck up.  WIN.  (This review seems to be shorter than the other one.  Oops.  I'm still loving it though.)

Yayyy!  She doesn't think he's an asshole anymore!  -happy dance-

I totally find brushing your teeth together romantic.  It's says a lot, when you can stand together, all messy in the morning or something, and watch each other make faces as you brush your teeth.  Not to mention foamy mouths and spitting.  It's terribly sweet.

No pressure (seriously), but I can't wait for more!  Eeee!  I love your Edward.

Author's Response:

I will totes tell E to add you to Twitter ;)

Yeah, you can thank Alice for the vase - Edward would not have thought about it.  He was just impressed he picked something other than roses.

YES, tooth brushing together ftw.  I am so glad you saw that, too.

I am so glad that you love this story!!!  :)  Update soon, I hope.

IF you think I jumped before, I literally did the happy dance when I saw the new chapter. Wow! Your writing amazes me and I am enjoying this fic so much. I go through so much emotion and well, I just want to thank you!!!

Author's Response:

aw, thanks so much for the great review!  I am so glad you are loving the story :)

While I feel bad for your poor Bella, I'm glad she's letting out the poison -- it needs to come out before she can truly move on and be happy.

The UST is going to kill me (in a good way)

"Oon, I must send Jasper a 'thank you' card for awakening the beast." I just about spit out my water all over my poor Mac... 

Love, love, love it :)

Author's Response:

hahaha, thanks for the comments about the chapter :)  I loved the Jasper line, but only a few people have mentioned it.  I think it got lost in the UST ;)

This is my favorite story on twilighted.  I love the fact that Bella is really trying to find out who she is, and feel the pain of what her life has held so far.  Love ESBC and CG.  Bring on date day! 

Author's Response:

aw, thank you so much for your kind words and review :)  I appreciate it!

Know what I love?  That you gave a us a little refresher of what happened at the end of the last chapter at the very beginning.  Sometimes it's so hard for me to remember and those few lines totally got me back on track.

The hand holding part was just too precious.  Can you spare Jasper for a second?  I want him to hold my hand all adorable-like.

Thank you card to Jasper.  Bwahahaha.  Epic win on your part.  (If you can't tell, as soon as I read something I love, I'm hopping down here to type it before I forget, hehe.)

Bells, you need to stop thinking about Jake!  He's a stupidhead.

Juxtaposed and burgeoning in the same sentence.  Crap, you're smart.

Thank you so much for telling us that you're uploading the second half of this right away.  It makes me less angsty at where you left it, hehe.  As always, loving this!

Author's Response:

oo, thanks, I always post the last few lines of the previous chapter; I am such a ditz I sometimes forget, too ;)

OK, Jasper can come hold your hand.  :)  Right after Bella sends hte thank you card!

Jake = stupidhead = yes.  He will come up again in the next chapter, because Bella is going to get an email..

hhahahha, omg, I hope that juxtaposed and burgeoning didn't seem condescending?!  Crap, now I am worried.

SO glad you're stil loving the story! :)