OMG! OMG! OMG! Best reunion scene ever. Here I am rationalizing and trying to make myself believe that I am happy that Bella didn't follow through with her plan to kiss him (after all she was trying to do what was best for him) and settling myself to wait a bit longer for a kiss, and then BAM! Edward takes control and gives her what she wanted! :D I'm was squealing right along with Bella on that one! I imagine Alice probably got a kick out of that last part as well, lol.
What I really love about this story, besides the unbelievably talented writing and the totally unique plotline, is that the scenes are so vivid. As I'm reading, I can really see the story playing out in my head, like their reunion in the rain and Edward's wet shirt, which is always a nice picture to have in your head. ;p
I was actually proud of Bella for not kissing him or pushing him as she wanted to do. She put his needs before her own and I thought that was commendable of her. Plus it made the ending all that much better. Karma...it isn't always a bitch! :D And I was sooo proud of her for fessing up that she loves him. When he asked her why she had done it, I totally choked up. I'm really glad she responded to that truthfully.
And I loved hearing about the Volturi visit from Edward. I loved Carlisle and Esme in the last chapter, but hearing Edward explain how their actions made him realize it hadn't all been a dream just made me love them sooo much more. That part actually made me cry, okay actually, it's making me cry right now thinking about it as I type, lol. Yeah, I know I'm pathetic, but I'm okay with it. :D It's all your fault anyway, writing such wonderful emotional scenes. ;)
Edward's descriptions of Jane and especially of Aro were terrifying, though. I'd hate to be inside Aro's mind, really I would.
And then that kiss. And he needs her too! Awww. And he smiled, the first genuinely happy smile that we've seen! Okay, I'm squealing again now. Must stop bouncing in my seat.
Once again you have outdone yourself. I'm always wondering if this story can possibly get any better. And it continually does get better and still keeps me sitting on the edge of my seat and eagerly anticipating more!
Author's Response: Lookit me, respondin' to some reviews! Ack, so much fail lately!
I figured everyone would be disappointed in the beginning, but be so surprised at the end :P It seems to have worked!
I was just talking about the movie thing w/ a friend and you're right-- I actually get accused of being too descriptive sometimes, but I write as the scene plays out in my head, and I'm so glad I can translate that into writing. It's not that I want people to see exactly what I see, but I want people to be able to see the scene as it unfolds, if that makes sense! The wet shirt was mildly self indulgent, but I couldn't NOT include it, hehe!
My first version of this chapter, the one which didn't get beyond 1k words, was actually Bella jumping Edward as she had planned to in the cliffhanger from ch.19. Then I realized it really didn't work for his character, so I ended up going with this other version, and I'm so happy it worked out! I stressed over this chapter for many days :P
Thanks so much for reviewing hon, I absolutely love reading what you guys have to say!
Author's Response: Lookit me, respondin' to some reviews! Ack, so much fail lately!
I figured everyone would be disappointed in the beginning, but be so surprised at the end :P It seems to have worked!
I was just talking about the movie thing w/ a friend and you're right-- I actually get accused of being too descriptive sometimes, but I write as the scene plays out in my head, and I'm so glad I can translate that into writing. It's not that I want people to see exactly what I see, but I want people to be able to see the scene as it unfolds, if that makes sense! The wet shirt was mildly self indulgent, but I couldn't NOT include it, hehe!
My first version of this chapter, the one which didn't get beyond 1k words, was actually Bella jumping Edward as she had planned to in the cliffhanger from ch.19. Then I realized it really didn't work for his character, so I ended up going with this other version, and I'm so happy it worked out! I stressed over this chapter for many days :P
Thanks so much for reviewing hon, I absolutely love reading what you guys have to say!
Author's Response: Lookit me, respondin' to some reviews! Ack, so much fail lately!
I figured everyone would be disappointed in the beginning, but be so surprised at the end :P It seems to have worked!
I was just talking about the movie thing w/ a friend and you're right-- I actually get accused of being too descriptive sometimes, but I write as the scene plays out in my head, and I'm so glad I can translate that into writing. It's not that I want people to see exactly what I see, but I want people to be able to see the scene as it unfolds, if that makes sense! The wet shirt was mildly self indulgent, but I couldn't NOT include it, hehe!
My first version of this chapter, the one which didn't get beyond 1k words, was actually Bella jumping Edward as she had planned to in the cliffhanger from ch.19. Then I realized it really didn't work for his character, so I ended up going with this other version, and I'm so happy it worked out! I stressed over this chapter for many days :P
Thanks so much for reviewing hon, I absolutely love reading what you guys have to say!
