Ok I finally made it through the whole thing.  I admit I was basically rationing the last few chapters to get through the work week :)This is SUCH a good fanfic and it is one of my top favorites.  I can't wait for you to update and I'm excited that I finally get to go read reviews (now that I won't inadvertently come across any spoilers).I loved Bella’s realization in this chapter and I like that she’s starting to see some of Edward’s feelings or interest (although, typical Bella, she’ll refuse to allow herself to consider that it might be her that he longs for).  I hope Edward drops the good-guy thing and tells her how he feels eventually.  Also – part of me kept hoping for Jacob to see them together and just flip out.Another wonderful chapter, can’t wait to read more.

 

love reading your work! cant wait for the next chapter!! <333

Love this chapter.  I'd hate to be on Edward's side of his brothers' teasing.  Only 4 chpaters left for me to read, how sad!

Author's Response: Oh, don't worry, there are plenty of chapters still to come.  I originally intended this thing to end in 25, but there's no way that's going to happen.  I've had all the major plot points outlined since before I started writing, but I've added quite a bit of character development along the way that's fattened up the word count on this sucker. So there's a lot still ahead, but I will do my best not to make this the NEverending Story.  I have an endgame planned, it's just taking longer than expected to get there.

I read this story after a rec on lion_lamb, and it's a new favorite.  I look forward to reading the upcoming chapters!

Ugh I have to leave my office and I'm going to miss the rest of the story until tomorrow afternoon!  This was a really good chapter, I'm so happy that Bella was annoyed at Jake and I hope Edward decides to fight for her soon.  I hope your vacation and the bar went well.  See you tomorrow, I guess!

I LOVE the long chapters.  And I don't think it's a cliche to write about kids drinking - it's reality and it adds to the integrity of the story.  It's much more realistic than pretending that kids don't have the temptations, and the opportunities, to mess around.  I hope Bella stays angry at Jacob for a while, but that's just because I'm selfish.

Re: Your chapter end notes about Edward and Bella chatting.  I actually like this slower, less intense way of them getting to know each other. 

Ha!  Your note at the end is great.  It is fluffy but it started out with the argument, which was good.  again, it's fun to read Bella with an actual personality.

I'm already sad for Leah when she loses Sam...

I like the lunch room scene, I'm glad you left it in.  It does make sense and it's the right time for Edward to find out immediately that he can't hear Bella.  This Bella actually has a personailty, which is awesome.  I can tell I won't be getting much more work done today...

*sigh*

 I wish I had words to tell you how much I love this story, but they won't come to me.

The farther we get into this story, the more I can feel Bella's emotions.  My heart is completely broken for them.

You are making me fall in love with Edward and Bella again.  I lost them somewhere along the way, you've helped me find them.

Thank you.

 

 

On a side note- I did the IVO dance, but this update was so beautiful I had to stop.

Author's Response: You always make me blush, Debussy. 

This story is so lovely, heartwrenching, and detailed.  I really love the attention you pay to the details in Bella's psyche.

And Alice as Bella's comforter: Gold

Every chapter is more anguishing than the last, and I truly think you outdid yourself here. This was, without doubt, one of your finest chapters.