Yaaaaaay!!!
Another fantastic chapter! The Alice and Bella time was adorable and freaking awesome, and the Edward and Bella, just... awe!
Loved the return of the pinkie! It's so innocently intimate, but that's what I adore about the relationship you've got growing between them. It's so... livable...? Life-like? Real? So many words that don't quite encompass all of what you've got going on with this amazing tale you've woven.
Maybe I'm a stickler for an innocent, lovable romance with a side of Edward Cullen, and a dash of Jasper, but WOW! (hehe, no pun intended)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

That's awesome that you enjoyed the Alice and Bella time - and, of course, the Edward and Bella time.  I really am a sucker for the pinkie thing...and, well, it just belongs with them.  I love innocent romance.

I appreciate your comments!

I'm totally digging this story.  When I first saw the banner I thought it was a Jasper/Bella piece and I almost didnt give it a second though.  Glad I did.  I'm seriously dying to know what happened to Bella.  Probably as bad as Edward is.  Can't wait for the next update.  Thanks for hooking me in!

Author's Response:

You know, I never considered people thinking it was a Jasper/Bella story as I'm completely an Edward/Bella girl.  LOL I guess I'm oblivious...I'm so happy you decided to give it a shot!

Bella's story is coming up next.  I'll be interested in hearing what you think.  The EPOV is already up under "More of the Guys."

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

I wish I could fix Bella, so she could be with Edward like she needs to be! 

Thanks for updating :)  I can't wait for more!

Author's Response:

I wish I could fix Bella too...but she's getting there.  Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

this is such a great story, i love it :) cant wait for more

Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so much!  I look forward to hearing what you think as we keep going :)

That was just wonderful. I feel her fear, her excitement, her longing (hell - it's my longing!). This chapter was brillant. I'm gonna buy my husband guitar lessons.

Author's Response:

*grins* I agree...it's definitely my longing too.  I am so happy you liked it so much!  Let me know how those guitar lessons turn out...

Thanks!

I love this chapter and I'm looking forward to *meeting* the guys!

B. Q.

Author's Response:

Oh, thank you so much!  The guys should be fun :)  Still a chapter or two away, though, as Bella decides to talk...

wow... you weren't kidding about it beinga  long chapter! But it was so good!

It's almost agonizing how slowly they're having to move with their feelings for each other. Having to be sure of things before moving the next steps.

Looking forward to more!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm glad you liked the longer chapter because I'm not sure if they'll be much shorter from here on out...

I know they are at times painful with their pace, but I hope you're enjoying it all the same :)  I appreciate you reading and reviewing.

Loved the date!  The comic book store was perfect!  Edward is too sweet and I appreciate how patient he is with Bella.  I am looking forward to seeing how there relationship continues to develop.

Author's Response:

The relationship between Bella and Edward is one that I've always loved, and I'm truly enjoying writing these two.  I'm thrilled that you're having so much fun with them too.  Edward thought a lot about that date ;)  Thanks so much!

Oh my damn!  What a chapter!  This update was chocked full of every wonderful thing possible.  First of all there was Bella and Alice friendship/bonding time, which is awesome.  I like the Alice that you have created in this little ditty, because even though she has flecks of the Alice from the books engrained in her make-up, she is also unique to your writing style.  Your Alice is bubbly, but not sickeningly so, like in a lot of fanfiction stories.  She is fiercely independent, while all the while being insecure like everyone else.  She is loyal, to a fault, but that makes her very humanistic, which I like.  I could totally see myself being best friends with your Alice, so I think she is the perfect girlfriend for Bella.  Guy friends are great, but everyone needs a solid girlfriend too. 

The second great thing about this chapter, is the Edward/Bella date.  Edward Cullen is the most awesome boy ever, hands down, and that first date happens to be the most beautiful in the history of the world.  Seriously, mad props to you for writing that date.  He took her to the comic book store, gave her a heartfelt confession about being jealous, and then, then he played the guitar and sang for her.  It does not get any better than that.  You wrote the whole sequence very eloquently.  I am impressed.

I am very excited about the impending visits for the holiday.  I have a feeling that jealous Edward may make a reappearance, and you know how hot I think jealous Edward happens to be.  Take care and update soon, if you can. 

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm really happy you enjoyed it :)  I'm sorry I'm so late in responding...I don't know how I missed a page of reviews. 

I really enjoy Alice, and I like writing her time with both Jasper and Bella.  I also love your comments on Alice.  I'm happy to hear that she comes across as realistic and likable.  I always liked her, but I feel like a lot of times she's sort of made into a cartoon version of herself, and I really wanted to avoid that.

I agree that Edward Cullen is the most awesome boy ever.  He is absolutely wonderful.  I am thrilled that you loved their first date!  He thought long and hard about it, and he really wanted to come up with something that would allow them both to be themselves while still allowing them to be "out" on a date.

The upcoming chapters should be a lot of fun :) Well, once we get past Bella's story...I'll be looking forward to your comments, as always!

wow! that was great! i really love how you're carefully and skillfully navigating the plot here - with bella teetering between moving forward and holding back, and you write edward's reactions so well, too. you're keeping things moving at the perfect pace - not so slow as to get totally frustrating, but not so fast that it doesn't seem believable. you write with such great insight, as well as humour and excitement. i really loved this chapter! i hope things keep going like this, with slow but fairly steady progress for the two of them. also, i love alice in this story! and jasper. actually, i just love your story, period! :)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!

I'm really glad you're enjoying their slow progression.  They may occasionally have their setbacks, but for the most part, these two will continue to find their way forward.  I'm glad you like them so much - and that you like Jasper and Alice too :)  I have so much fun writing all of them, and I really appreciate you reading and reviewing.

So have you read Acheron???  I'm reading Edward playing the guitar and I'm seeing Acheron at the werewolf club playing Nickelback and......I had to leave my desk.  I was verclemped!

Is it hot in herre??? 

How many more chapters of cockblocking can Bella take??  How many can I??

Author's Response:

Hmm...no, I'm not reading Acheron :)  But I'm glad Edward got you all verclemped!  Thanks for reading and reviewing!

ahhhh poor bella she is so in love with him but still so jaded. i cant wait to read the next chapter. brilliant!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  Bella is slowly opening up...she'll get there, to quote Alice.

I love how in tune Edward is w/ Bella.  Hearing that little gasp and knowing that it was fear and that he had to back down.  You've written, quite possibly, the BEST EDWARD EVER.  He's got his flaws, but he's honest about those flaws uses those flaws to be a better person.  I just love him.

Perfect date.  Loved that she bought him his own dice. 

I'm hoping that Rosalie ends up coming over tomorrow night too:-)

Although... isn't the next chapter where the angst kicks into full gear?  Or is the one after that??  hmmm... no matter what, I'm looking forward to it. 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! 

*blush* I am so happy to hear you think he might be the best Edward ever...and yes, I love that he uses his flaws to try to become a better person.  He's overanalytical and sometimes overprotective, but he tries to channel that into good things - like noticing that Bella was scared.

*grins* Glad you liked the dice thing.

*whistles innocently* My lips are sealed on Rosalie right now...

And yes, next chapter == full-on angst.