i loved this chapter . Emmett cracks me up and i love the jealousy of Rosalie hahaha!!!

Cant wait till the next chapter

Saturday night at the movies who cares what picture you see lol

Author's Response:

Hooray - I'm glad you loved the chapter. Emmett is quite the crack up and certainly keeps it interesting. Add in the factor that Bella got to watch Emmett get punched in the face because of Rose's anger and you've got fun times for all. =)

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts - I truly appreciate it.

Much love,

~Lisa

 

Badass Bella Show.  I like it. :)

Emmett got off REAL easy, IMO. *grin*  At least, to date!  Of course, it is kinda hard to be mad at him.

 

Don't think I told you before, but the chess lesson idea is genius. :)

Author's Response:

Hahaha - yeah Emmett got off easy comparitively but Emmett's like Alice - how can you stay mad at them? ;)

 

Still loving your thoughts on each chapter - I'm kinda sad you're almost caught up.

Much love,

~Lisa

i freally like how you've written Bella.  Can't wait for an update.

Author's Response:

I'm so glad. I like fiesty Bella better than doormat Bella. It's makes all the interactions more fun. ;)

Thanks for reading and dropping me a note - I truly appreciate it.

Much love,

~Lisa

*rolls on the floor laughing* Oh man. I LOVED Emmett's teasing...! The whole underwear conversation with the family - too funny. I can actually relate to Edward, sort of, and I definitely related to Emmett and Alice. Too funny... hehehe.

I also liked the Charlie and Edward scene. It was about time that they talked. It was rather realistic, just like what a small-town cop would've thought/acted.

I am really looking forward to the next chapter... especially seeing Edward at the movies and Bella's reaction. And Jacob's. Hahahahaha!

Author's Response:

Hooray - I'm glad you're as excited about it as I was. I really wanted to clobber Emmett at first for stealing my outline and scribbling all over it - but I couldn't stay mad at him when he explained. It was pretty funny and I love seeing all the siblings interact with each other.

I'm also glad Charlie finally got a little face time. I've had his section written since back before chapter five - but he wasn't ready to be heard. Finally he found a place to fit in his anger and heartbreak. I'm so glad he was heard.

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts - they make my day.

Much love,

~Lisa

This is a completely enthralling chapter for me.  When I self-injured, I never showed anyone, never even considered showing anyone.  For 13 years, I hurt myself in secret. 

I think, with Bella's cuts, she has made them serve a purpose that I have to decry even as I have to nod in acknowledgment.  An admirable weapon for a "weak human." 

 

 

Author's Response:

Wow - I'm flattered that you found the chapter enthralling. From what I understand - most people that self injure do it in secret. It wasn't really Bella's purpose to self mutilate - but that's what it turned into and it did provide her a sense of control when her world was so out of control. I really, really tried to resist writing the cutting - but because it happened it only served to follow that what transpired here in this chapter would be a natural and painful way for her to make her point. Especially in Rosalie's case as it shocked her enough to make her listen and see Bella's depth.

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts - and sharing your personal experience. That means so much.

Much love,

~Lisa

I do like how confident Bella is becoming.  I also like reading how protective Charlie is of her after watching her be nearly destroyed by Edward's departure.

Author's Response:

I'm glad you like her newfound confidence. I think it's important if she plans on not repeating her mistakes. And you just gotta love Charlie. That quiet but fierce protective streak. *sigh*

Thanks for continuing to read and leave your thoughts. I truly appreciate it.

Much love,

~Lisa

 

Love the revenge. I also thought that Alice might be devious enough to include an actual photo of Bella showing the cuts on her arm to Edward as well. Oh, well... he will see that for himself I am sure.

Author's Response:

Haha - yes well Alice knows that Edward will find out in a way that will hit home pretty hard. Besides, she's decided that Bella's cuts aren't something that's her news to share - other than with Jasper of course. ;)

Thanks for continuing to read and leave your thoughts - I'm loving to hear your take on things along the way.

Much love,

~Lisa

...between the title and they hype from the forum, I'm bouncing already 'n I haven't even started reading yet.  xD

I love the comments on his 'withdrawl', especially in light of that whole "You're exactly my brand of heroin." shpeel from the first book.  And I love how Ed and Rose are bonding over their mutual Emmett-fanboying-over-Bella disdain.  xD

After a moment of disappointment over the fact that she could so easily ignore him...  -  I know I already said it when you posted the teaser in the forum, but I love that bit.  xD  He sounds like a tetchy little kid there, and I love that.  Though it is making me wonder: was Edward so unwilling to let Em ask Bella because he thought it would embarrass her, or because he knew it would embarrass him?  I know it's default Bella to be embarrassed by Em's antics, but somehow I'm seeing Ballsy Bella as taking it in stride - prob'ly even having a snarky quip to come back at him with.  I'm really thinking Edward's the only one who would've had an issue with Bells telling Em.  xD  ('Cause if I'm remembering right, even in the last chapter, didn't Bella mention how it was more for Edward that she wasn't mentioning it, as she knew he'd be uncomfortable?  Yeah, she would, too, but I'm still thinking she'd handle it better than Ed.  *rambling now, I know...*)

"Clearly you have crossed over into the land of stupid - but hey, it’s not like we didn’t try to warn you, you ungrateful prick.”  /  "...but hey, man, I don't judge."  -  *cheering for Em and laughing her ass off*

“Come on, Edward,” Bella suddenly chimed in, surprising everyone except Alice. “I was nearly naked."  -  . . .I KNEW IT!  xDDDD  Ballsy Bella for the win!  My grin is about as wide as Em's right now.  =D  And I almost hate to say it (only really not, as it's totally cracking me the hell up right now), but: "Wasn't anyone on his side?"  No, Edward.  Absolutely no one - not even Bella, not even the readers.  We are all laughing our asses off at you right now.  xD

. . .oh.  my. . .oh yeah, the teaser had *nothing* on the actual chapter!  xD  Rose punching Em?  Scolding him for asking about other women's underwear?  Em asking Alice 'bout hers?  I'm about two seconds away from death by laughter here - and I haven't even reached Charlie's part yet!  xD  (I'm totally having Alice's reaction right now - and as I'm laying here with my feet in the air, even my feet are clapping for you.  ;P)

 “But you’re not going to get that privilege, Edward. I’d hate for you to break all the physical boundaries you’ve set for us. Pity, really. I bet you‘d have loved them.”  -  *snickerfitzing*  Why do I wanna cheer "Ooooh, buuurn!" at this?  ;D

Bella smiled at him and placed one hand on her hip. “I know. Wasn’t it awesome?”  -  . . .*brain implosion*  (There are seriously no words for how Awesome Ballsy Bella is.  <333)

Love the kiss - especially Bella's condition.  (Again: no words for her Awesome.  <3)  The scene was even more proof of how much control you have over the fic, too, what with it going from brain-imploding hilarity to such lyrical sweetness and right back to the comedy in a snap.  ("Pint-sized pain in the ass" - *snort*)  Also love how you're dealing with the wolves' ability to muck up Alice's visions, especially since none of them have realized that yet.  Interested to see how that vision plays out, though, since as far as we know Bella isn't planning on going to the movies with Edward at all - and oh, man.  Charlie.  Why am I hearing the big, dramatic, "DUHN-DUHN-DUUUUH!"s with that line?  xDDD

On that note, I absolutely adore how Edward tries to dazzle Charlie.  Smooth, Sparkleson - smooth!  Nice little Charlie POV break, too; I liked the insight we got there, both towards how Bella was and how Charlie handled it.  And oh, Charlie.  He's breaking my heart here, the poor guy.  I feel so bad for him, 'cause it's that whole we know Edward's sincere and Charlie logically shouldn't have any reason to worry, but at the same time he has every right to react this way.  I just wanna give him a hug now.  =C

If he was honest with himself, though, no one was good enough for Bella; including himself.  -  <333

Oooh boy, can't wait to see Bella's reaction to him showing up, either.  Alice may have seen her leaving with him, but the in-between was murky; for all he knows, she's gonna blow up at him before she lets him take her home.  I almost feel bad for the guy; it's like every step of progress he makes is immediately matched by ten leaps backwards.  Ending line is proving to be so true, especially for him.

Loved this chap, hun.  Was so worth the hyped wait.  C=

Author's Response:

You know I've been dying for your reaction - right? You had me laughing at all your comments, especially as you wondered about things like is Bella really embarassed for herself or for Edward... only to then see your reaction when you got to that part. Such a treat to read your in-depth reactions as it makes the chapter new to me all over again. I'm so flattered that you feel I handle flipping between comedic crack moments to the sweetness to the angst so easily - because really sometimes it isn't. I had a mini-meltdown when Emmett scribbled in GREEN sharpie all over the original outline for this chapter. I've forgiven him though - how could I not when he provided such wonderful entertainment. And you just know Rosalie is very amused at Bella's ballsy attitude. The only mystery I'm left with is if Bella really was wearing those panties or not. You know, she didn't even tell me - hwo crazy is that?

And ha- you know you're really the first person to mention that while Alice's visions are most likely related to the wolves - the boys don't actually know their wolves yet. And you're 100% right on about that too. Good catch.

You know, Charlie's thoughts on Bella were written weeks and weeks ago but never really found a home until this chapter. Charlie was originally going to have his own chapter after Bella first cut herself - but he gently reminded me that he's a man of few words and didn't need an entire chapter. I thought this worked much better as Edward really needed to face him and see that all's not forgiven.

I'm so glad you loved it. I adore your comments and my husband insists I read them out loud to him as he loves them too. =)

*mwah*

~Lisa

 

THis is my favorite story on this entire site. I love Badass Bella, even more that  Emmett does!!

Author's Response:

Your favorite on the entire site? That is one serious compliment. You seriously just made my entire week! Thank you so much. Yes, I had to forgive Emmett for stealing my outline on this chapter and scribbling all over it so he could play - it was just too much fun. =)

Thanks for continuing to read and let me know what you think - I look forward to it every time.

Much love,

~Lisa

This chapter was really funny, so I am glad it got hijacked!  I think I have mentioned before how much I love badass Bella!  Your portrayal of the Cullen family is spot on as far as I am concerned.  The build up is killing me!!

 

Jill

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you liked that Emmett decided to be naughty and scribble through my outline. I easily forgave him as the chapter provided a bout of laughter that brought tears to my eyes. I'm flattered you feel I'm portraying the voices of the Cullens well as they are fairly opinionated in my head. What build up is killing you? Edward finding Bella at the movie with Jacob? Or just the story in general? hahaha

Thanks for contining to read and leave your thoughts - I truly appreciate them.

Much love,

~Lisa 

Love angry Bella. You rock!!!!!

Author's Response:

Why thanks. I'm a 30 something mother too - so it's always fun to have other mom's reading my story. I'm thrilled you found it and have joined the ride. =)

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts - I truly appreciate it.

Much love,

~Lisa

You know i love the torture.  I loved the Emmett/Rosalie torture session.  That was  hilarious.  I loved her underwear that she said she had on. Too funny!  I loved that everyone ended up clearing out after a bit, for different reasons of course!  I wonder very strenuously how things will go at the theater.  As Edward thought, it would go over like a lead balloon if he crashes her date.  I'm crossing my fingers that it will be ok.  Great chapter!

Author's Response:

Yes I do know how you love the torture. ;) I found myself unable to really get mad at Emmett for stealing my outline, scribbling through it and making me start over - because really? This was just too funny to go unwritten. I think my only unanswered question is whether Bella really was wearing the panties she described - or if she was just being sarcastic. Either way - it had me laughing pretty hard.

Don't worry too much about the movies - you know things always have a way of working out. ;) Besides - Edward learning lessons is a constant source of entertainment. hahaha

Thanks for continuing to read and leave your thoughts - you know I cherish your input.

Much love,

~Lisa

Okay, whore.  *snickers childishly*  As you already know, I love the chapter.  I love Emmett, the scene-stealer and the conversation about Bella's panties.  I also love Charlie in this.  Too bad he wasn't cleaning his gun when Edward showed up, lol.

Anyhoo, can't wait to read what you've got next!

-Kari

Author's Response:

Hahaha - bitch. :p I'm still curious if Bella was really wearing the panties she told them about. I guess that'l remain a mystery. And you're right - Charlie cleaning his gun would've been pretty funny, but since he had to answer the door it wouldn't have been quite as powerful.

I'm hoping to have what's up next finished today or tomorrow and then you know I'll be shooting it your way.

 

~Lisa