Yay!!!!! Aww I luff their first kiss!

This chapter was great!  The little squeal was the PERFECT ending!  I love how much progress he's made, and how far they've come.  Total awesomeness :-)

I knew it was Edward he was the only one missing from the story as far as vampires go. :)

I LOVE THIS STORY!  IT IS TRULY AMAZING! SO FULL OF GUT WRENCHING HEARTAKE AND OVERWELMING LOVE, I JUST SIMPLY LOVE IT!!!

this is the first fanfic (out of 16 very good ones) that i have decided to review. i love this story... it's such a role reversal for e/b and it works beautifully. please continue to write. i like the vulnerable edward you've crafted instead of the overprotective all-knowing one we've come to see in other stories. i'm curious to see the path this takes... excellent work! 

i cried. that had to be the most beautiful chapter of this story so far. i love it when he said "i need you too.", AWWWWW! So sweet, i'm so happy they've finally confessed their feelings to one another. Anticipating the next update!

I believe the vampire is Edward its only right.

FINALLY!  The first kiss.  AHHHHHH.  I can sleep now.

Doing a great job with this. Im glad that they finally kissed lol Cant wait for the update!

hello!! me again... heheh hope u do read our reviews hehehe!!

ok... so i know i reviewed last chapter, but still i can't get over it... stupid Jane for hurting poor dear Edward hehehe xD i mean and he knew it was coming, that should be like totally worst... to know u'r gonna be hurt and u can do anything about it?? it sucks really... and Aro, how he tried, or did, fool Edward hidding his real thoughts, he's a complete mastermind, i wonder what his future plans are, will he come back? try to get him as a guard? train him? go after whoever did this to him? check up on Bella soon?? mmmm many questions...

the reunion! wow!! it was awesome, i mean to have him waiting fo her OUTSIDE, when he has been pretty much out of any kind of contact the entire weekend is a major breakthrough, Edward is slowly breaking down the walls that constantly keep him inside, waiting for more hurt... and what's more he had the guts to do this AFTER he was tortured by evil little Jane (bitch), now THAT is impressive... and the way he told him the story, i mean just wow!! ok i'll admit i was confused as i read all that he was saying, after i read the paragraphs i was like OOOH now i get it... but i guess it had to be that confusing, he's practically learning how to express himself and with all the constant flow of mental pictures and thoughts he's bond to be lost in what he says, sees, and understand... he's like a child in many ways, and he's scared of everything 'cause everything is new to him, thank god Bella is there to "show him the way"...

i totally died when she finally confessed her love for him, her need for him, i know he already knew 'cause of Alice and all, but still, wow!! i would be like the same way, fighting my hormones to try and stay at bay, with the kissing and touching, but i guess for Bella it was totally worth the waiting, 'cause even if it wasn't the "passionate" kiss she wanted, she got so much more, him WANTING to kiss her, him WANTING to try it... and yeah he didn't admit he loves her, but c'mon he kissed her, and told her she needed her too, now if that isn't progress i don't know what is... hahahah oh well we'll see how much "progress" there will be in the next couple of chapters hehehe...

weeeeeeell!! i hope u update soon!! xD loving the story xD

Gabs!

Author's Response:

Oh, gosh. I definitely read every review that comes in -- I've been having trouble responding lately, and for that, I apologize.

Aro is a creepy vampire, certainly. But for my purposes, he's not a villain. When Edward refers to him hiding his intentions it's largely in reference to wanting Edward to join the Volturi. There may be other things at work here, but for the most part, the Volturi aren't the bad guys. I think it's safe to say that wasn't the last we'll hear from them, though :P

And yes, after the weekend he was through, his ability to wait outside for Bella really speaks volumes. It makes it so much more important that she not abuse his trust in her -- he's arguably more vulnerable then he has been in a while.. and guh. Yeah, he didn't have a good couple days w/out her. But makes his ability to open up to her way more significant.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the kiss, hon. I was really worried about it as I went through the editing process (for FOUR days), but it's nice that it turned out well!

Thanks for reviewing

- Michelle

(And rest assured, to you and every other reviewer who might read this response: although I've been failing at responding, there isn't a review that comes in that I do not read!)

We've been waiting 20 chapters for that kiss and you didn't disappoint!  I love how you took your time with it.  Also loved the detail of Edward's fascination with the rain.  Great chapter!

awwwwwwwwwwwww! wonderful chapter! progress!

Aww, this was my favorite chapter! Edward definitely opened up in this one...a lot of talking for him, which was fun.