Awesome chapter...I love how you took the canon words and tweaked them a bit into their conversation. Oh, my heart melts for poor Edward; he is so broken, it kills me. Thanks for the chapter update. And Happy New Year!!!

Author's Response: Happy new year! :) And thanks for your review. I sometimes borrow a line here and there from the books when I find it to fit. I'm glad you liked it.

sweet boy open the door.

Author's Response: He's a sweetie, deep inside. Thanks for reviewing! :)

I just found your story and read it in one go.  I felt my stomach drop at the first chapter, but I like the pace you are setting allowing him to move a bit.  I hope the story will also show the progression of other characters such as Emmett, Rosalie and Esme/Charlisle.  Loved it, thanks so much

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing, I'm so glad you loved it! And yes, you'll get to read about the others as well, although I will mostly focus on the Bella/Edward relationship.

LoL  awww! They're so cute, even all wounded & stuff   :0)

I like this!! Please keep writing!!!

Author's Response: I'm glad you think they're cute. :) Thanks for your review, the next chapter is almost finished.

I have to agree with Bella.  I think that Emmett and Rose treat Edward like crap too.  I can't entirely blame him for keeping his distance.

I just love that Edward is coming out of his shell more because of Bella.  His reactions to it are entertaining.

Author's Response: Rosalie and Emmett's behavior will be explained more later in the story. Thanks for your review! :)

yes, what indeed. Can't wait how this plays out. will we get Esme's, Carlisle's or Emmett's POV on Edward's behavior?

Author's Response: I've been thinking about it, so maybe. :) Thank you very much for reviewing!

Aw, very endearing of Edward.  Also, he can touch her! ;) Lovely.

Can't wait for the car ride.  In a way, I feel sorry for the guy...he's going to have so much explaining to do!

ps-MERRY CHRISTMAS

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, I'm so glad you liked it. And Merry Christmas to you too! :)

poor edward...i feel really sad for him...sure he acts sometimes like a jerk but he's gone through so much in his life...i mean, i'd feel like this as well if i'd been treated my whole childhood like that (and he's feeling so unsure of himself...even worthless...). i love that bella's choosing him and listening to emmet and just being herself, seeing that there is sth. behind the hostile behaviour...i hope he's going to open up and let her in - he needs someone to take care of him!

Author's Response: Well, if he won't let her in, she'll get him to come around. She can be very stubborn. :) Thanks for reviewing!

hooray edward is getting hooked on bella, and i think the others are definately starting to notice.

Author's Response: Yeah, they would be blind not to notice after this. :) Thanks for leaving a review!

I loved this chapter.  Emmett and Rose are begging for Bella to hand them their asses for being one to Edward.  Thank you for sharing your gift.  Merry Christmas.

Author's Response: Merry Christmas to you too. And thanks for reviewing! :)

awh they're always so short when you want them to be longer :(

talk about awkward situations too.. anyways, hopin for more :D

Author's Response: More soon, I promise. Thanks for your review! :)

I'm a sucker for Broken Edwards, and your's is... WOW.  I read most of EPOV through tears, and that's awsome.  I've become so tired of Broken Bella stories that it is refreshing to see a normal, sweet, honest Bella that just wants to see the good in him.  She doesn't buy into what everyone has said about him, and he sees that she's different.  I love that the attraction is there but not in a sexual manner (for him at least), it's very Midnight Sun in the 'I want to know what makes her tick, why is she different' way, it's a much more real path to love and friendship then the instant 'I wanna screw her senseless' way.  To bottom line my rant, awsome work, keep it up.

Author's Response: I'm kinda obsessed with Broken Edward stories as well, and while there are a few out there, it's nowhere nearly enough for me. So, I decided to write my own. *lol* I'm so glad you like my story, thank you so much for leaving me a review! :)

OMG  I love this story so much.  Tortured and tough Edward, confused at how he's falling for sweet and kind Bella.  I love that you have frequent updates...Please don't stop!  I live for them!

Author's Response: I'll definitely keep the chapters coming. I haven't left a story hanging so far and I don't intend to stop now. :) Thank you so much for letting me know you love my story!