Giggled myself silly at the exchange between these three.  Seeing Bella give both Jasper and Edward a hairyeyeball within minutes of eachother was priceless.  She's definately changed, and it is good for her to assert that change and make the two numbskulls see she isn't the helpless 17 year old she was.

Gut wrenching cliffie at the end there chick.  Hope relief isn't too far in the offing!!

Author's Response:

I am glad you enjoyed the chapter. Sorry abou the cliffy. It seemed that is where she wanted the chapter to end!

Ah, im lovin this story!  Cant wait for updates! 

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Thanks

O_O, she didn't. gosh, poor Edward, stupid Jacob! Hehe, i want more. *Gives puppy eyes* will you give me more? *Offers cookie* have a cookie!

Author's Response:

You are too funny! The next chapter should be in the queue soon. I need to tweek it and make it better. Thanks for the message...and the cookie!

Cue suspenseful music here.....lol. Mmmmm, wonder what Edward will think about that little confession. So proud of Bella in this one....finally she stands up for herself against big brother Jasper and Edward! But even though I'm glad she stood up to him, I love how Jasper wants to keep her from getting hurt by Edward again. It's too sweet. And Edward...poor thing...but he did bring it on himself. Really enjoyed the chapter...I was so happy to see an update on it! I'll definitely be looking forward to the next one!!!!!

Author's Response:

He will give Bella an earful but she isn't the same meek little human and will give it right back! Thanks for reviewing!

Nice to see Bella's temper :) Edward needs someone to yell at him occasionally and it's wonderful how comfortable she is with Jasper.

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That is my favorite part about writing this story. I could make Bella be a little tougher! Thanks for the review!

We'll THAT was unexpected.  I wonder if this will matter to him at all.  Maybe a lack of bleeding hymen would be a plus, not a negative to him? 

Author's Response:

LOL! You are the first person to think of the lack of a bleeding hymen being a positive thing. I was rolling when I read your comment. Thanks for reviewing!

Nice cliffie...I can't imagine Edward will punish her for that?  Interesting concept that Jasper crossed a line...paternal maybe?  Poor Bella...she never gets off easy does she?

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No she doesn't...there are just thinks that have to come out in the open. Unfortunately that is one of them.

I love this story. I can't wait till you post the next chapter.

Author's Response:

Thanks!

Mean, Mean cliffhanger!! :)

Author's Response:

I know...sorry. Next chapter up soon! Thanks for reviewing!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing chapter. It had everything I could have ever hoped for. The tension that pulsed between Bella, Edward, & Jasper was not only palpable and choking, but oh so necessary for the release that was inevitable to boil over.

Bella's confrontation with Jasper was spot on. It had enough anger and recrimination in it to justify her feeling of betrayal. And yet, simultaneously, that necessary tone of love and appreciation that Bella would always have for her brother. It was sweet and sincere. It was just right. And I thank you again for that.

The conversation between B&E was also everything it could have been at this point in time. One can't expect all fireworks and trumpets just yet. Too many emotions need to reach their height before the lust, angst, and passion between our favorite lovers can manifest itself and take over.

I cried with Bella. My heart broke in time with her. And my soul soared with Edward's loving confessions.

Then...BAM! I'm knocked out of my seat with that last line, ""I slept with Jacob Black!"

If you were aiming to kill me or stunn me, you not only succeeded, but you damn well blindsighted me! Please let it not be true! At least in the sense that I'm fearing. Maybe Bella didn't really go "all the way" with Jacob? Maybe she's trying to test Edward's devotion to her?

Oh, who am I kidding? She means it doesn't she? Oh well, maybe this is a consequence of his actions that Edward will need to accept and get past.

I can't wait to see what you do with this. It's got me a bit nervous in that I don't see how this will make everything ok. But in the end, it's your baby and I have faith that you'll marry love, passion, and forgiveness into that wonderful package we all adore as B&E.

Faith. I have faith in you. It's great now. It's always been great. And I'm positive it will only get greater.

My melting heart salutes you and wishes you God speed in your resolution to your masterpiece.

It's all golden anyway. And I love every word!

Author's Response:

Oh.My.Edward! Can I just say I live for your reviews? I am glad it met your expectations. I really had to rework it to make it the way it should be and that is why I sent a shout out to you at the end. You made me think about how my Bella would react to Jasper. The way I had it originally, she was too much of a pansy.

In chapter one Bella remembers her first time and yes...that first time was with Jacob. She is feeling less than perfect and not good enough for Edward and to be quite honest a little guilty because she truly wanted Edward to be her first and now he can't be. The fireworks are coming for the two of them as well as for Jasper and Alice (I think they deserve a reunion too).

Thanks so much for your continued support of my story. It means the world to me.

Oh, as if that will be a big deal to Edward, since it is mostly his fault.

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It is huh? You will see his reaction in the next chapter!

Jesus! Way to leave us hanging!

Ms. Cliffhanger Extraordinaire, that was brilliant!

Although, I don't think that should be a problem her sleeping with Jacob.

She's probably feeling like crap but seriously he left her and told her to move on. I guess that's what she did sort of but not really.

Oh well, bring on the drama! :)

Author's Response:

Hee hee! I am pretty good at them, although I have to be honest and tell you that I don't intend to do the chapters with a cliffy. It seems that I start to write and then when I stop it ends and no matter how hard I try, I can't make the cliff go away!

Edward will lose his temper (as he usually does) but I assure you all will be okay. Thanks for reviewing!