i feel bella thawing a bit...

Author's Response:

Slowly, yes. :-)

That was absolutely beautiful.  I've been reading on my iPhone and haven't been able to review (I can do the rating, always 10, but this box never lets me type anything in), but for this chapter I had to sneak on at work and leave a review.  This chapter touched me.  It was sweet and loving & almost made me cry.  Thank you for sharing the beauty in their love for one another.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm really glad the emotion came through because I didn't want that to get lost in all the technicalities of how they make it work physically. :-)

So sweet!

Author's Response:

Thanks!

I don't know how i missed this chapter... but I did somehow. 

I think it's so interesting that she's now had a few conversations about changing w/ Rose, but still nothing w/ Edward.  I'm very much looking forward to when they finally discuss that.

Author's Response:

They do need to, although I think BECAUSE it touches on both of them so closely, they're actually reluctant to bring it up and risk a fight.

yay.. no more V card for our edward... he's all grown up now.. i love the story and can't wait to read more.. thanx for writing.

chasity

Author's Response:

Thank you!  And yes, he finally entered the last door to "manhood," in a manner of speaking. ;)

everyone else already told you but I also love Edward playing hooky and what's more I love Bella asking him to do so.

It was a great chapter of love making between these two that are in love and it doesn't matter that he's a vampire and that she's a paraplegic, all that matters is their love for each other. The description was very realistic, and the details given were just right to make it sweet and sensual. I love how Bella is guiding him and her words "This is for you, sweetheart" are more than enough to show him how much she loves him.

I'm telling you, you've got another voter for the bellies, and don't be so sure you won't win...

I just want to add one last thing that refers to my previous review and your response. I know there will be no Renesmee and I don't expect there to be a child given Bella's status. Besides I don't know if you'll have Bella walking again or turned her into a vampire. Frankly? whatever you choose to do with that I'll be just fine.So, my previous note was more on Meyer's book, rather than this story. While reading the book I was so hooked on the story that I didn't notice the little details about vampire body fluids. After reading your story and taking in all the details, I just thought that if they don't cry, don't use the bathroom, etc. how can they have the necessary body fluids to lead to conception?

After reading your update and my favorite fanfic update too (Just This Once by just_write) I can say that I'll be having a great Sunday, so thank you.

Author's Response:

Ah, okay!  On the earlier comment.  And actually, Bella could have a baby, even as a para, but she's not really sure she wants to.  Or rather, it's not a driving need in her, like for Rose or Esme.  I see her more like Alice -- a baby would be fine if it came, but she won't feel unfulfilled not having one.

And thank you, on the Bellies.  I really AM honored just to make it to being nominated for this particular category.  I've tried really hard to make the story feel like something that could happen if things had gone a bit differently.  I know not everybody likes my interpretation of Bella (or Edward), but I did take what I read in the story and then tried to project realistically into the future with certain "if..."s. :-)

whoa some hot'n'sweaty times there :)

Emmett and Jasper's discussion and support of Edward was very sweet, and it was good to see Edward going through so many of those realisations and understandings :)

Author's Response:

Thanks!  And yeah, they DID get a little sweaty there, didn't they? Ha.  (Well, she did ...)  The boys were sort of fun to write.  I had to do them after Bella and the girls, even if the boys were a bit less inclined to go all heart-to-heart for long.  (That's not really a guy thing.)

I think you really do deserve that Bellie award. This is the most thoughtful fanfic I have read, from the family dynamics to the intracacies of vampirism. I think about this story even when I am away from the computer.

Author's Response:

Wow!  Thank you!  I'm glad it gets people thinking.  I've had other people say that -- they think about it even when not reading it.  That's really an amazing compliment for me!

So much love for this chapter...  So perfect. 

Author's Response:

Thanks!

The "guy" time was fun, but poor Edward :)  At least Jasper was there to ride herd on Emmett. 

Bella's and Edward's time together was beautifully written.  I like that you were so open with the considerations (?) that Edward took to please Bella.  And, Bella's showing Edward that there are ways for them to be together was perfect.  I think playing hooky may turn out to be one of the best decisions Edward ever made. 

Author's Response:

LOL!  I think it was too.  He really wanted (and needed) to spend time with Bella without constant looking at the clock.  However unorthodox, this IS their wedding night-day.  They need to be cocooned together. :-)  He'll be MUCH more relaxed on Monday!

wow... can't wait for more

Author's Response:

Thanks!

Lovely for their first time...

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm really relieved that it worked!