Underappreciated Fic Week - Rescue Me by Sparagus

FF Story Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5074415/1/Rescue_Me

FF Author Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1923658/sparagus

I recommended this story on my own blog back in the early days, but I simply cannot encourage readers enough to go and take a read because it is a simply heartbreaking and lovely romance.

Rescue Me is the story of a heartbroken Bella who is faced with life without her fiance Jacob, after a terrible accident claims his life shortly before they are to be married. The first few chapters, since they deal with the aftermath of his death, may turn off a few Bella / Edward loyalists, but it is a true E&B story, so you need to stick with it. I wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't worth it.

The relationship that develops between Edward and Bella is one of friendship to be begin with. She isn't ready to move on from Jacob and he isn't eager to push her, even though he desperately wants more. Even when Bella decides she needs to move on, Edward takes everything nice and slow with her, not willing to ruin what he knows is there. Edward knows long before Bella that she's perfect for him and he's willing to be patient and understanding, to a certain extent. Like any couples, they have their ups and downs, and Spargus writes it so it is heartbreakingly realistic.

Rather than me tell you more, let's see what she has done to our favorite E & B:

"Bella,” Edward said yet again, a magical whisper as he slid one hand up my back and to my face, cupping my cheek. His touch was as soft and gentle as the caress of a butterfly's wings. His eyes captivated mine, and I stood lost in him.

“Edward,” I finally found my voice. “I...I love you, Edward.” I couldn't contain it any longer, and I didn't stop for one moment to think about the appropriate place or circumstance to make that declaration for the first time. It didn't matter. I just needed him to know right then—needed him to know always.

Edward's face softened, and his eyes melted as they continued their voyage in my own. His hand slid from my cheek to the back of my neck, his long and gorgeous pianist fingers delicate against my heated skin. His thumb stroked my jaw, leaving a trail of fire in its wake.

“Oh, Bella. I love you—I love you so much.” And then his lips were on mine, coaxing them to life and setting them ablaze in all their soft glory. I melted into him, my arms moving of their own accord up his back until my fingers found the hairs on the back of his neck. They twisted into the bronze mess atop his beautiful head and pushed him forward, pressing his lips even further into my own.

When Edward's tongue swept across my bottom lip, it broke the haze of wanton passion and replaced it with an awakening nervousness—butterflies came to life in my stomach and heart and head. I allowed him entrance, though now consumed with a nervousness beyond belief. It felt as if this was the first kiss of this nature that I had ever had.. 

My apprehension soon dissolved, however, when his tongue grazed mine in a sweet, delicate dance; he explored every inch of my mouth, and his taste was pure heaven. I never wanted to let go, but he eased the intensity of our kiss, ending that amazing connection with light peppery punctuating ones, his thumb still working a slow and gentle path against my jaw. His forehead fell to mine, and we stood slowing our ragged breaths as the world around us slowly crept back into focus. No one seemed to pay us much more attention than a passing glance; it was as if earth-shattering love made itself known amidst the airport scene and its strange travelers every day.

I know a lot of you love your lemons, and this story has them (in fact I pre-read the first lemon she ever wrote yeah me) but bear in mind, if you are looking for smut, for the sake of smut, this story isn't it. This story has a slow character build, great family & friends, a truly romantic love story and most of all... excellent writing! So go read it. NOW! You won't regret it. Trust me, I'm a fic elitist.

Underappreciated Fic Week - Fate & Forgotten Secrets by snshyne

FF Story Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5331891/1/Fate_Forgotten_Secrets

FF Profile Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2040860/snshyne

So the other day on twitter, I was asking around for underappreciated fics and this one was recommended to me by Vallegrl who suggested I take a read. I had to laugh because even though I follow snshyne on twitter, I have never read her work before. Boy, am I kicking myself now.

I spent the past few days going through each chapter of Fate & Forgotten Secrets, finding myself enthralled even though some of the subject matter wasn’t something I tended to read. In her story, Bella suffers through an abusive relationship with Mike and a broken past, and when she finally gets the courage to break free, she finds herself meeting Edward Cullen. One of the things that appealed to me most about this story was that fact that even though snshyne is dealing with something as serious as physical abuse, she doesn’t feel the need to delve into graphic detail to get her point across. Sure, I like graphic detail in a hot steamy B & E lemon, but it’s not needed as much in certain instances.

She describes the lackluster love and relationship between Bella and Mike perfectly, showcasing Bella as relying on him because she feels she has to stay with him because she believes she loves him. Mike takes full advantage of her broken past and uses it to keep her close to him, even going so far as to torment her once they have broken up.

Snshyne’s Edward may have a bit of a gruff exterior, but he has a heart of gold. He is bound and determined to keep Bella as a friend, but knows that he is falling for her regardless of his good intentions. He also wants to keep her safe and protect her. She also has a slow burn going with these characters, which I appreciate. Although I know a lot of readers are eager to get to Bella and Edward dating, sexing and running off into the sunset to have their little copperheaded babies, I’m a fan of taking time to appreciate the characters, their back story and their love for one another.

Need some more incentive to read Fate & Forgotten Secrets? Check out this little bit from a recent chapter:

Live your life, Bella. Don't live by the rain.

Unsure of what I will see or what will happen next, I lift my head to look at him.

"Edward," I say breathlessly just before his lips meet mine. Almost as if he can read my mind and just knows I want this. Without thought, I give in. Closing my eyes and just feeling. Feeling his soft lips gently roam over mine, sending flickers of flame through their tender caress straight through me. The flutter in my stomach is raging, the hum of my skin is buzzing heavily at his proximity and his touch. My breathing calms slightly as if he were breathing air back into my body. But my heart beat picks up, thudding loudly in my ears. 

Overpowered by his closeness that has an apparent effect on me, his lulling scent and the sensation of the kiss, my hands come up and rest against his chest to steady myself as I feel my legs start to quake beneath me. Edward places one hand in my hair and his fingers find their way to gently cradle my head, while the other rests on my hip. And now we couldn't be any closer unless we were wrapped around one another.

It's unlike the kiss at Halloween; the electrical impulses are still there as before. It's Edward that is different. Halloween was rushed; this is slow. On Halloween it was more about the situation and this is more about him and me. I'm different too because I know I want this, even if I don't know or understand what this is.

Instinctively, I tilt head my head just a little causing the tips of our noses to brush. I whimper as he moves to deepen the kiss, breaking both of our concentration and we break apart.
I look at him and he stares down at me. My breath catches in my throat at what I see. Is it possible? No. It can't be. I swear...my feelings, my emotions, my wants are being reflected right back at me through the now deep green pools of Edward's eyes. His eyes widen for a second before he blinks and averts his gaze. The movement is so fast, I don't catch the emotion that flashed before it's gone.

I seriously need to give props to Vallegrl for recommending this fic to me, and now I urge you all to scroll back up the page, find the link to the story and read. I promise you will enjoy it.

snshyne is also on twitter and has a blog which showcases the outfits, teasers and so much more for this awesome story, so visit it here:

http://snshynne.blogspot.com/?zx=d795547912acc313

Underappreciated Fic Week - Vodka and Nicotine by Desolatestate

FF Story Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4905417/1/

FF Profile Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/105534/desolatestate

I have actually had this story on alert for the past several months and read it religiously, even though I may not review each chapter, which used to be a bad habit of mine, but I loved it from the beginning. I have to admit, I am a huge sucker for a good Bella and Edward fic. I have read some slash and non-canon pairings, but I’m a bit of a wussperv at heart.

The summary posted on fanfiction.net provides vague insight into the story: Serendipity brought them together - sex, drugs and rock and roll follow. How will such an unhealthy relationship affect their already fragile states of mind? Let me just say, the summary doesn’t do it justice.

Bella is in a boring relationship with Jacob when she meets Edward, who is a cocky and slightly indifferent asshole. I know, it seems overdone, but this Bella has a backbone and is relieved when Jacob and her split. Her best friend in the world is Jasper, and their relationship is no holds barred, anything goes, with the exception of sex because of course Bella can’t get her mind off of Edward. Of course Jasper has a thing for Alice, and when he invites Bella to meet her, Alice brings along her brother… lo and behold, here comes Edward again.

Desolatestate does a great job of building the relationships between the characters and they don’t seem forced or fake, like many other stories I read, and I read a lot. The relationship between Bella and her mother Renee is volatile at best, but the UST is obvious in the air every time they meet or talk. It’s moments like this that make me love the fic as much as I do:

“I was wondering when I would see you again tonight.” His voice was soft, barely disturbing the serene silence around us.

“Missing my clumsiness already?” I replied, my grin widening at my own words.

“It’s not quite your clumsiness I’m missing.” He chuckled again, turning my legs to jelly.

“Well then, what is it you’re missing?” My voice was little more than a whisper; I could hear the slight shake to my words but hoped he hadn’t.

He looked at me then, his emerald eyes shining in the dim light. The way he was looking at me right now, the sudden urgency his eyes conveyed to me… it made my breath catch in my throat, waiting for him to say something, anything.
Words however were not needed.

He dropped his cigarette to the floor, taking a step towards me to close the distance between us. I didn’t have any time to react before his lips were crashing into mine, his hands shoving me back into the wall. His lips moved quickly and impatiently against mine, his warm breath blowing into my mouth as I parted my lips. His hands moved down my bare arms sending shivers down my entire body before coming to rest on my hips, holding me into place, as if I was going to move!

His tongue took my parted lips as an invitation, delving into the warm, wet hollow with enough passion to make my legs suddenly give way. He held me up effortlessly, his tongue relentlessly fucking my mouth; sending all of my blood down to pool between my legs. I kissed him back feverously, my hands reaching up to run through his hair, my cigarette long forgotten at my feet.

My heart was beating far too loudly in my chest; it could still be heard over both of our sharp intakes of breath. I would have been embarrassed had I not been so totally and utterly hot for him.

I lifted my leg, bringing it up to his waist as I unashamedly hungered for the friction it would bring. I wasn’t disappointed. I felt his hardness ground into me, sending little jolts of pleasure to my southern regions. He groaned into my mouth, pushing himself against me forcefully. The friction was dizzying, my mind was spinning, whirling, trying to make sense of what was going on. I had never been so horny in my entire life. Had never wanted someone as much as I wanted him right now.

If that didn’t make you rush to read the story, I don’t know how to convince you, because that was just a small snippit of the UST between the two of them.

The only downfall with this story is that she doesn’t update as often as I would like. Then again, I would like a chapter a week if I had my way. It’s definitely one of those stories that is worth the wait though, so head on over and let her know CPW sent you!

Underappreciated Fic Week: Fighting For Love by LexyW

So weeks ago during the Fandom Gives Back Auction, I bought the opportunity to post whatever the hell I wanted on this lovely little site. Lo and behold, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do. Posting hardcore porn and teasers for my own damn stories hardly seemed worth the effort. So, since the auction was for the Fandom, I decided to showcase some stories that I enjoy that perhaps don’t get the recognition they deserve.

This brings us to ‘Underappreciated Fic Week with yours truly, coldplaywhore.

Without further adieu, let’s get on to the first one shall we?

FF Story Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5156005/1/Fighting_for_Love

FF Profile Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/~LexyW

I think Lexy and I first became friendly through twitter (she’s LexyW28 if you want to follow her) and then we did a WC (word challenge) together and slowly we became friendly. However, thanks to the WC, I got intrigued by the story she was writing and in my sparse downtime I started reading her story and was quickly hooked.

The summary on fanfiction.net, (sorry Lexy bb!) won’t draw you in, but the storyline will because Bella already has a relationship with Edward’s family, but not him. To give you some insight into the story, Bella is self employed and runs her own cake shop. Think ‘Ace of Cakes’ without Duff, Geoff or any of their crazy cast of characters. I love seeing a Bella that is in her element and for FFL’s Bella that is definitely in a kitchen or talking about cakes, so it’s perfect that Bella and Edward meet because Alice and Jasper have hired Bella to make their wedding cake for their upcoming nuptials.

To toss some drama into the mix, Edward is busy raising his daughter as a single dad. *swoon* Man, I love me some daddyward, as can be evidenced by some of my own stories. Edward was shocked to be a dad, but he overcame the obstacles and is a wonderful dad to his little daughter, Kate. Toss in some meddlesome family members and some definite chemistry between the two and Fighting For Love is bound to have some great moments coming up.

I love reading stories that provide vivid imagery, which Lexy does in spades. Most times I can visualize the cakes she is working on or the scenarios she is putting our favorite couple through. I’m looking forward to seeing what she has to offer us in the coming chapters, as I am hoping there will be more time without little Kate or the family. I hope you are listening to this Lexy. LOL

Fighting For Love is only 9 chapters in, so start reading and then go check out some of the one shots she has written for various contests, including ‘Esme’s Erotic Ecstasy Contest’ I ran with kikikinz.

I did a little impromptu interview with Lexy on Saturday Night, which was interrupted by my hubs playing Rock Band and my toddler falling out her bed, but we got it done.

CPW: How did you start writing FF?

LexyW: I started reading fanfic and was talking to real life friend who said I should take a stab at it since I write short stories for the hell of it.

CPW: What is the first story you read?

LexyW: I was reading Wide Awake and Boycotts and Barflies at the same time

CPW: What is your favorite current story?

LexyW: I have several. The Naked Guy Upstairs by AngryBadgerGirl, Elemental by TallulahBelle, Beautiful, Dirty, Rich by Kiki Blue Master of the Universe by Snowqueens Icedragon and The Workshop by danieller1. LOL... These are the ones I drop everything for to run and read.. lol

CPW: cool... do you have an underappreciated fic rec?

LexyW: Cullen Design Firm by mystycblue

CPW: What is your favorite swear word?

LexyW: Motherfucker

Ok… now go read Fighting For Love. The link is at the top. Leave her some love and let her know CPW sent you!

Se7en Deadly Sins Week! Notice!!

Okay you guys can string me up and do all that nasty stuff because I suck, MAJORLY! Lets just say the christmas holiday got the best of me and I just failed! I'm so sorry and you guys deserve more.

Sadly the stories that we had planned just didn't fall through. So I have no recs for you as of yet. *hides* But I do have some good news. The stories that WOULD have been rec'd I'm going to rec on the coming Sunday. I know hella awesome right?! Right?! Please be right.

Anyway I just want to tell you guys that this coming week I will NOT have control of the blog. This coming week is in the hands of Coldplaywhore. As you know she purchased us during the fandom gives back auction. So each day will be run by her. PLEASE come read her amazing recs.

And I am again extremely sorry for this mega fail on me and I know you guys are probably wishing for Tilly to come back. *whispers* Me too. But, we're make it through together.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

Se7en Deadly Sins Week! Lust...

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!! I know I'm posting rather late but... it's a holiday. Sue me lol. BUT I come bearing gifts. Smutty gifts! Today's Christmas Eve Sin is one that I am sure ALL of you will be participating in tonight.

Lust! Lust is usually thought of as excessive thoughts or desires of a sexual nature.Giving in to lusts can lead to sexual or sociological compulsions and/or transgressions including (but not limited to) sexual addiction, fornication, adultery, bestiality, rape, perversion, and incest.

Damn that is a lot from some lust. But lets get on with it because I have some goodies to give. Call me the Christmas Smut Elf.

The story rec that is all about the lust is Bitter Sweet Symphony by I'mwiththevampires08.

FF.net Summary: Rose and Edward make a bet. Will the school playboy be able to turn Bella into a vixen and get James to ask her out to prom? Will Edward make a good teacher and teach Bella everything she needs to know? Oh yes, there will be lemons! All human, OOC and Can

Reason why it's Sinful: Sex, Sex, and let me say it again, SEX. This story is about who you can do and how you are going to do it.Edward teaches Bella how to find her inner seductive nature. Basically training her to get who she wants in bed. But along the way things start to get a bit murky. Bella is lusting after someone else but through all these lessons does she start to feel something for her teacher? And Edward who is a man whore actually start having romantic feelings for his pupil? In this story you see it all. The lessons that Edward gives her are hot as hell. From kissing, how to dance sexy, give a blow job, how to use a dildo. You name it they did it. EVEN some Girl on Girl thrown in the mix for good measure. This story is one of my all time favorite smutty stories and personifies lust for me. Now here are some bits for you to read from it:

The song changed then and Self-Esteem came on by The Offspring. What is up with this CD? She didn’t stop moving though…she just kept right on grinding into me, throwing her fuckin’ hair around in beat with the music.

Yep. Definitely going to explode.

I wrote her off for the tenth time today

And practiced all the things I would say

But she came over I lost my nerve

I took her back and made her dessert

Oh I know I'm being used

That's okay man cause I like the abuse

Oh I know she's playing with me

That's okay cause I've got no self esteem

I lowered my head to her ear and started placing small kisses on her ear, landing on her earlobe. I sucked on that as Bella continued to grind into my dick. I knew she could feel me, and yet, she didn’t move. I grabbed her hips hard and moved her in such a way as to get as much friction off of her as I could. I heard her whimpering and I felt like my dick was going to explode.

We make plans to go out at night

I wait till 2 then I turn out the light

This rejection's got me so low

If she keeps it up I just might tell her so

I moaned her name into her ear and she moaned mine. I knew she was aching as much as I was. I took her hand and moved it so that it could be under her skirt. She got the idea as I saw her start to finger self. I wasn’t sure how much longer I was going to last, but watching her do that, it wouldn’t be that much more. Her moans and whimpers weren’t helping either.

When she's saying, oh, that she wants only me

Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends

When she's saying, oh, that I'm like a disease

Then I wonder how much more I can spend

Well I guess I should stick up for myself

But I really think it's better this way

The more you suffer

The more it shows you really care

Right? Yeah-eh-eh

She pushed her ass into me, making sure every bit of her was making contact with my cock. It took everything in me not to bend her over my dresser and slam into her there. I would’ve had it been anybody else, but this was Bella, and her first time didn’t need to be more painful than it was already going to be. I wrapped my arm around her waist to help her keep going while my other hand reached up and grabbed onto her tits. They were firm and full…both nipples fully erect. I took them and pinched them in between my fingers… My God she felt good...

Now I'll relate this little bit

That happens more than I'd like to admit

Late at night she knocks on my door

She's drunk again and looking to score

Oh I know I should say no but

It's kind of hard when she's ready to go

I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb

I'm just a sucker with no self esteem

“Bella…God, you’re so sexy. You’re gonna make me cum.”

“Edward, please keep going, I’m so close.”

Oh and one more hotness:

I nodded and looked deeply into her chocolate pools. “Forgive me?”

She swallowed and had her eyes on my mouth. “Don’t do it again, Edward. Don’t compare me to them. If I mean more to you than they do…don’t fuckin’ do it again.”

“Never,” I whispered to her and then I closed the gap to her mouth and kissed her. I wasn’t sure if she’d be responsive to me but after a bit of coaxing with my lips, she opened her mouth to me.

I pushed my body into hers, our fingers still entwined, as I tried to convey to her how sorry I really was. I felt her tongue in my mouth, pushing against me, feeling me all over. I, in turn, responded, letting my own mouth claim hers as I took her deep within me.

What started out to be a sweet, apologetic kiss turned out to be one that was full of need…of want…of lust. Her hands let go of mine and she curled them around behind my neck, tugging at my hair. I moaned at the feel of her hands on me as I moved my hips against hers, letting her know what she does to me.

My hands moved up her shirt and slithered underneath her bra. I could feel her nipples harden as I ran my fingers over them. Her moaning urged me to keep going so I took them into my fingers and rolled them.

She broke the kiss and said against my lips, “Ugh. Edward, we can’t do it here. We’re at school.”

I laughed against her mouth as I continued to play with her nipples. “Do you honestly think that’s going to stop me? Besides…you want me, don’t you?”

“Ahhh…you know I do. I want you…God, I want you…”

I trailed my hand down her skirt and lifted it up. Moving her panties off to the side, I slid my finger up and down her slit, gathering up the juices that had gathered there. I took my finger out and brought it to my mouth and made sure she watched me suck it off. “Mmmm…do you know how good you taste, Bella? I can’t get enough of your taste…your smell when you’re aroused. Will you let me lick your pussy?”

She was fighting with herself. She wanted me too, that much was certain, but I didn’t know what was keeping her from saying yes. Maybe it’s the fact that you guys are in school still and you can get into a lot of trouble if you get caught…

“I don’t know, Edward…”

Or maybe…

“Bella, I’ve never, ever given a girl anything in return while I’ve been at school. This would be my first time doing something like this. I’d like it to be with you, if you’ll let me.”

She kissed me then, quick and hard. She pulled back and said, “Your first, huh?”

I nodded eagerly. It would be wonderful if, for once, she could be my first at something.

She smiled and half laughed. “I can’t believe I’m going to do this, but okay. Let’s do it.”

Now I promised some hot ass pictures!

Now here are some Christmas Pics from me to you! Happy Holidays!

 

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

Se7en Deadly Sins Week! Wrath....

A post before noon?! Oh My God it is true! lol Hey guys, it's me again and I'm back with some more sinful goodness. I hope you guys are enjoying the rec's this week. And I know there is a lack of smutty pics but just wait till tomorrow, I will load you guys with so much you'll need a cold shower. But first today's sin of choice is...

Wrath!! *growls* Wrath or rage, may be described as inordinate and uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger. hese feelings can manifest as vehement denial of the truth, both to others and in the form of self-denial, impatience with the procedure of law, and the desire to seek revenge outside of the workings of the justice system and generally wishing to do evil or harm to others. Wrath is the only sin not necessarily associated with selfishness or self-interest.

Now that is a lot right? There are SO many stories out there where Edward has had a temper or has gotten angry for some reason or another. But when I think of wrath only one story comes to mind that showcases this off really well.

Shadowboxer by nobloodnofoul.

FF.net Summary: Edward is an underground fighter using the ring as an outlet for his pent-up rage. Bella is a college dropout running from her complicated past. Their paths collide when Edward is beaten and left for dead. Rated M for LEMONS. CANON PAIRINGS. AH. OOC.

My Summary: Two people with two very different pasts but who are trying to make everything right. Bella is damaged and has some men issues. Edward who obviously has an anger issue but uses fighting as an outlet for release. But what happens when his focus shifts and wants more to life than just to be this broken man? What happens when Bella tries to fight her demons and looks for a better future?

Reason why it's sinful: Edward as a fighter? That is wrath wrapped up in a sexy package with a bow! Now with the sexiness of Edward Masen all sweaty and knocking around other hot men....

Wait I forgot where I was going with this. Oh that's right wrath! Okay Edward has a pretty messed up past. He left home really young due to issues with his parents. Leaving him on his own to handle the ways of the world. From then Edward just has this pent up anger and no way to let it out. Jasper finds him and gives him his outlet. Underground fighting.

Edward becomes very known in these circles and is one of the best. But he still has this rage in him. Bella comes and saves him in more ways than one. But with her he becomes rather possessive with her and sometimes his anger can get the best of him. Let me give you a taste of some of that rage in this broze haired sexy beast.

“How much is this costing you?” I yelled at Emmett over the music.

“Did you see the way Rose was dressed? Like I give a shit but honestly, a pretty penny.” He answered with a grin.

I kept cutting my eyes to Bella on the dance floor, making sure I had her in sight. I would check every time the song changed. By my seventh shot of vodka, she was grinding against Alice to Show Me What You Got. After their third glass of scotch, all three of them were huddled together laughing and dancing to Shwayze’s Buzzin'. I watched her as Alice took her to the make shift bar and laughed quietly when she made a face after throwing back a shot. 

By the second glass of rum and coke, I looked around and couldn’t see her at all. Fighting the panic, I craned my head around looking for her pale skin and coffee hair. When I finally caught a glimpse of her, my blood ran cold and my hand shot out to grip Emmett’s arm. He stopped mid-sentence to question me.

“What the fuck are…”

But his eyes had found mine and shifted to what I was staring at.

I was going to kill him. I was going to fucking rip his god-damned hands off his body and shove them down his throat.

There was going to be a closed casket service for Jacob Black.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

Se7en Deadly Sin Week! Pride....

Hi there. So if you didn't read the post before this one you should. Explains more about Tilly's break than I did.

Okay as usual, I got distracted with stuff and this post is a bit later than I would have liked. But either way here I am with your next sin of the week. PRIDE!! Yes pride is considered the original and most serious of the seven deadly sins, and indeed the ultimate source from which the others arise. It is identified as a desire to be more important or attractive than others, failing to acknowledge the good work of others, and excessive love of self.

We've seen people who have so much pride that leads to other problems. We've even read stories that involve it. And that is what I'm giving you guys today.

The prideful story is Coming to Terms by GinnyW 31.

FF.net Summary: *COMPLETE* A one night stand, a handful of condom wrappers, and Bella decides she's meant to be alone. Fate has other plans. All human. Canon pairings.

My Summary: Ever had a one night stand and the person pulled a hoodini on you and disappeared? Ever find that instant connection with someone that you just couldn't shake? Well that is what happens with Edward and Bella in Coming to Terms. But after the lust filled night doesn't end there. It actually has it's repercussions for 9 more months.

Reason why its Sinful: This story falls under the pride sin ten fold. Bella and Edward hook up during a one night stand and she gets pregnant. But the sad thing is that she doesn't know who Edward is or how to contact him. But when she does and he sees that she is pregnant he flips it. His pride gets in the way and wants to deny it. And he thinks that it is a ploy to get his money. He treats her like crap most of the time. However his family doesn't. His sister Alice gravitates to Bella and tries to be there for her and her baby. But Bella who is ALSO filled with pride, wants to do this all on her own. She doesn't want help from any of the Cullens or anyone in particular when it comes to her and her baby. This story is a good one because it gives a realistic few on how things aren't so peachy all the time.

Here is a taste of one of the arguments:

I gave Tanya a tight smile that probably looked more like a grimace and went outside to the porch.

Edward followed closely behind me and shut the door. “What?” he asked.

“I just want you to say what I know you were dying to say in there.”

Of course he said nothing.

“Come on, Edward. I know that you feel like you’ll combust if you don’t say it. Just lay it out there,” I goaded.

His eyes narrowed. “Fine. I hate that you keep pushing yourself onto my family and into my life. You’re acting like some crazed stalker.”

“You really don’t get it, do you? I didn’t do anything! I’m not pushing myself on anyone! You’re just being a huge ass!”

He just glared more, as if his eyes could actually cause me bodily harm.

“I am not seeking anyone out, but they are finding me. It was all just a bunch of random coincidences, and then Esme and Alice began showing up. And…” I shrugged. “Kate and Angela were the first friends that I had here. I didn’t plan any of it.” I wrapped my arms around myself in an effort to keep myself warm.

Edward pinched the bridge of his nose with his thumb and forefinger and squeezed his eyes shut. “I’m just trying to figure this all out,” he whispered.

“So am I,” I said quietly. I sighed and then forced myself to say, “But we both need to figure it out soon.”

He opened his eyes and stared at me, his gaze no longer hateful. His green eyes were only filled with worry, grief, and confusion as he nervously ran his fingers through his hair. After several minutes, he looked back down at the porch and nodded. “I know.” The words were so quiet that I almost didn’t hear them.

“Look, I don’t know what’s involved, but I’ll call a lawyer on Monday and ask what needs to be done.”

Edward instantly stiffened. “Of course,” he hissed. “You’ve got to get all of your ducks in a row before you sink your claws in.”

“What the fuck are you talking about? Sink my claws in? Are you seriously that stupid?” I shouted.

“Then explain it to me!” he challenged.

“I just want to know what can be done to make sure that you are under no obligation for anything. I don’t need nor do I want I don’t want your money. And at this point, I really don’t even want you around.”

He just stared at me and ran his fingers back and forth through his hair.

The cold seemed to be seeping through my skin and into my bones. I shivered. “I need to go. And I think that you need to go back inside to your pregnant girlfriend.” The words made acid creep up my throat as I looked up and noticed her peeking through glass next to the door.

Wow right?! Edward Cullen being a grade A dick. But you should read how these two prideful people can work through all that mess and come out on top or should I say come to term.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

An Announcement and Statement from Tilly

Okay guys, I know Nikki broke the news yesterday that I was taking a LONG break from the blog. About a month to be exact. But there is a reason. As you know from what I've posted, my mom is in the hospital. Well I got a phone call from my sister telling me how bad it is. The doctors THINK that she has full blown pneumonia. But when they went to put her under anesthesia her breathing became erratic and they decided to not do the tests. They did get a chest X-Ray and that's where they came up with the decision about pneumonia. So, she'll be in the hospital well into the new year.

Something you guys DON'T know is that during NCChris Week last week, I was out of town. I was dealing with something insanely personal. And I'm not going to go into detail about it here. But I will tell you this much. I got shaken so badly, that I've been having sporadic breakdowns. Which is not good. I've cried more in the past two weeks than I have in the last year. 

So the stress is just getting to me. And the blog work that I do wasn't fun anymore. It became a hassle and a headache that I didn't need. So I talked to a couple of people before I made my decision. The best thing for me to do right now, is to take a break from the blog. I love the blog like it was my own child. And it is my own child. It's a child that Nikki and I created together. And I love it. I promise I will be back to work on it. I just need to take a step back and work on other things that I haven't gotten to work on.  **cough**stories**cough**

But right now, I'm walking away from the blog. I trust that it'll be in good hands. And I'll be in to check up on it everyday. I just won't be posting. And for that, I am truly sorry to our loyal followers who love both Nikki and I as a team.

So for the last time for a month....

~Smooches~ Tilly

Se7en Deadly Sins Week! Gluttony....

Welcome to Sin Week! Where we the bad feel oh so good.

First and foremost I have some sad news. Tilly will not be around for a month on the blog. I won't go into it but she will be missed. Even sadder news is that you're stuck with me right? lol Anyway, I'll try my best to keep up with the standard that you guys are used to.

Back to the main event. SIN! As I said yesterday we are showcasing a new sin every day and today's sin is Gluttony! Now by definition (or wikipedia), Gluttony is derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste.

Now have you read a story where Bella is stuffing her face with bon bons? No, I haven't either. Now I know that gluttony is usually associated with food and things of that nature but it I thought maybe we can look at gluttony from a different side. I'm thinking of we shall showcase gluttony from a sexual stand point. Ooh that's right. I'm going to rec a story that I think is just chock full of lemons.

The story in question is Making Love Out Of Nothing At All by Ashel-13.

FF.net Summary: Edward thought of Bella as just a friend, but Bella always felt more.That was 3 years ago and now she's ready to make Edward Cullen fall in love with her and make this the best summer of her life. All Human OOC Lemons Galore!

My Summary: This is a swan song story. Bella, best friend of Alice, has come into her own and now being back in forks is a different person. Edward, Alice's older brother, never saw Bella no more than his sister's friend but finding her in his bed one night things automatically change for him. These two go through the dance of making the other fall for them and then the blossoming  of the relationship of friends to lovers.

Reason why it is Sinful: Now I could have choosen a story where the characters are downing a bunch of booze and drugs but I though that this story would fit perfectly. I wanted to show the over consumtion of smut that is MLOONAA. Now once these two crazy kids get together it becomes a free for all with the sex. They have do it anywhere and everywhere. Edward is even dubbed "King of Shag" by his family. Now I'm going to give you some snippets of some of the gluttony of sex in this story. Enjoy!

“Just making sure I’m not making you do something you didn’t want to do.” I told her.

“Well thank you for being a gentleman. Now, unzip your pants.” she commanded, and I liked it.

I did as she instructed while she reached up her skirt and slid her underwear down and then straddled me.

“Seriously Edward, do you ever wear underwear?” she asked me.

I just laughed. “I didn’t wear underwear for the same reason you wore a skirt. It’s easier.” I explained. She nodded her head and started to kiss me.

I tilted my head to the side to deepen the kiss and brought one of my hands to the back of her head. When we needed to breath I moved to kiss along her jaw.

“Oh, it has bee way too long since I have done this with you.” I moaned against her skin.

Every inch of her was smooth as silk and just begged to be touched by me. I kissed down the neck line of her rather low cut shirt, making her held tilt back slightly.

She sat up to position herself, and then slowly lowered herself onto me, making me moan in pleasure. Wow, did I miss that feeling. She started to move, slowly at first but then started to quicken the pace.

She rocked harder and faster each time we heard someone near the booth, hoping they wouldn’t hear us, or catch us in the act.

I felt her walls start to close around me tighter and another idea came to mind. I took a hand from her hip and reached into my pants pocket. I found 4 quarters by some miracle and slipped them into the machine.

Bella was biting my shoulder when we finally climaxed to muffle her moans of pleasure, not that I minded the pain. Actually, I kind of liked it. She just rested on me for a moment before getting off and pulling her underwear back up. I did the same with my pants.

Yes they did just do it in a photo booth. *smiles*

I rolled my eyes at him. “You know, remarks and smiles like that is what get you into trouble.” I told him.

He pulled me to him, our chests crashing with one another. “Actually, it’s you that gets me in trouble.” he purred.

“I see that. Or should I say, I feel that.” I laughed as he buried his head into my neck. “I’m sorry. I really didn’t mean to. Maybe I should just leave you alone.” I suggested, not wanting his little problem (okay, so there was nothing ‘little’ about it. It was a mammoth problem) to get worse.

“No. I had to spend hours apart from you already. And it’s not your fault.” he said as he pulled me tighter to his body. “I’m just frustrated at the moment.” he said. Then that smirk came back. “I think you spoiled me. I was so getting used to the once a day routine.”

“Edward, behave.” I said, kneeing his erection just to toy with him after that remark. His eyes closed and his head fell back.

“You are too dangerous for your own good.” he said in a husky voice. I knew that voice too well and it made me smile. It made me know that he wanted me.

I trailed my fingers gently up and down his chest, tracing his muscles that twitched under my touch. “Does that feel good?” I asked once his head was back up and his eyes had opened slightly. They were still half closed.

“I hate that you know how to torture me.” he said, his voice strained.

I smiled at his words and placed a long, lingering kiss on his chest, and bit at it before I pulled away. “But, isn’t it such a sweet torture?” I asked with a smirk of my own. He nodded.

I let my hands slide down his chest and into the water, playing with the waistband of his trunks.

I leaned further into him to whisper into his ear. “Do you notice that every time we’re near water you get an erection?” I asked him. He turned his head and licked my cheek, something I totally didn’t expect, but I wouldn’t mind if he did it again.

“That’s because your body is so tempting.” he purred.

Well I was in control for a little while. He always seems to be able to turn the tables. No matter how in control I am, he is always the one holding all the cards at the end. Well not this time.

I let my hand slip into his trunks, knowing that at the moment no one was around, and even in they were, unless they had on goggles and were looking, they wouldn’t even know.

The water moved around my hand as I gave his length one, slow, stroke. He bit his lip and let his head loll onto my shoulder. I could feel his breath heavy on my shoulder as he kissed the bare skin there. I was becoming as aroused as he was. The feeling stroking him under water was incredible and moved my hand faster starting to love the feeling.

Edward bit my shoulder, making me squeal in delight. I loved it when he would randomly be rough like that, which caused my hand’s pace to quicken.

“Oh god.” he whispered into my ear.

I loved the sound of his ecstasy and knew he wasn’t far from his release. And I was correct because seconds later, with a sexy ass grunt, he came in my hand which was rinsed easily with the pool. I tried not to think about the fact that we had just defiled a public pool.

Edward gave me a gentle kiss and when his lips released mine, he went to my ear. “Mmmm...thank you. That is a fantasy you have now made come true.”

I pulled away to see his face. “That was a fantasy of your’s?” I asked surprised.

“Well not exactly like that, but it was close enough.” he smiled.

And Yes she did just do that in a pool. I hope you go read this story and it's sequel! Lots of smut in these two.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

General Housekeeping IMPORTANT!!!

Sorry all! I know this is a mega late post but I'm a major fail lately *frowns* But I have a lot to give you guys so lets hop to it shall we?

First up is what we have in store for the holiday week. It's a doozey. Now how many of you have seen Seven? You know the amazing movie with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman? The one about the seven deadly sins? Show of hands? I'll wait. *taps foot*

ANYHOO! We love that movie and it is our inspiration for the upcoming week. Now I know you're wondering how a thriller is inspiration for a Twilight fanfiction blog. I shall tell you. Each day this week we are going to be recing a story that reminds us of each of the Seven Deadly Sins. And just incase you don't know them they are as follows: Gluttony, Pride, Wrath, Lust, Greed, Envy, and Sloth. Now if you haven't seen the movie I reccomend you do that ASAP. Just because it's a fuckamazing movie.

Now some pimpage. Our amazing affiliates Les Femmes de Twilight are hosting a contest. And guess who are a couple of judges? I'll wait. *taps foot* US! Yep! We are judging The Forgotten Femmes Annonymous Contest! If you ever felt that some of the women in the series are not getting their due then this is the contest for you. This is a contest for all those C-list women. Submissions are being accepted from now till January 31st! So please get writing and enter! 

Now some more pimpage. I pimped this out a while ago and I hope you guys wrote for it. I'm talking about the Out of this World Contest. And the contest is NOW OPEN FOR VOTING! Yay!! Now If you want to read some amazing crossovers I am sending you over there to read the amazingness that is there. And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE VOTE!!! Voting is open from now till January 2nd so hurry!

Now MAJOR News!! *drum roll* PIC's Two's Company, Three's a Party Polyamorous Contest is now open for submissions!!! Yes you read that right. We are now taking o/s for the contest till January 17th. So get writing we can't wait to read the amazingness we know will come from you guys. All you have to do is upload your story to FF.net and then email us at picsffcorner@gmail.com with the link to your story and we will add it to the community. 

Well I think that is all for now. Come back tomorrow for our first sin. It will be...sintastic *giggles*

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

Saint Saturday! Hot Cowboy Peter

Hello! It's Saturday and sadly the end of NCChris week. *collective sob* But yay because we are bringing you hottness in the form of a first for us. Our first Peter!!!! We love this man. We rec'd Gateway on Tuesday and now we are bringing you the hotness to go along with it. Now please enjoy the goodness that we have dubbed Hot Cowboy Peter.

1. He's broken. We all love broken men.
2. He's a charmer. He uses that Southern Charm to his best ability.
3. He's protective.
4. He's loyal.
5. He still loves Char, even after her death.
6. His relationship with Jasper is endearing.
7. The instant connection with he had with Bella.
8. The way he is willing to start over.
9. He cares for all around him.
10. I love that he is molded after Paul Walker.

Hope you loved NCChris week! We did. Just wait till tomorrow, I will be pimping and other wonderful news coming up.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki

Freaky Friday: Worth The Pain.

Again, I thank Claire for EVERYTHING about yesterday. I got a few DMs and Emails asking about my mom. And here's what I know for sure. Wednesday afternoon, she was admitted to the hospital because she couldn't breathe. Now, my mother had heart surgery almost 8 years ago. And she has emphazema, and she is on oxygen. Permanently. One of the issues my mom has is blood clotting. She has to monitor her INR and her hemoglobin count at all times. And Wednesday her INR was up to 12. The normal is between 2.5 and 3.5. Her hemoglobin count was at 4. For a normal person, it would be around 6. So they started blood transfusions. Well, yesterday afternoon as I was working on the blog, I got a call from my mom. She started coughing up blood. The doctors wanted to know where it was coming from, so she was waiting on a CT scan, and for her heart doctor to show up. That was the last I heard.

So, now that you guys are up to speed on what I will allow you to be up to speed on, lets get to Freaky Friday.

Now when Nikki and I first talked about doing NCChris week, I knew I had to rec Worth the Pain sometime. So, here we are. Freaky Friday. And I am recing Worth the Pain. Reason? It was the VERY FIRST Jasper/Bella story I ever read. So without further Adieu. 

FFn Summary: Set about 6 months after the fateful 18th Birthday party from New Moon, the Cullens have left. A horrible tragedy strikes the Cullens. Can Bella help the remaining members heal? Bella/Jasper. M for language and sexual content.

My Summary: Bad news for the Cullens. Even without Bella, the Cullens are too powerful. What happens when Bella is hit with the hard reality that she's lost some of her family forever? Why does Jasper rely on Bella? What happens when Bella relies on him?

So Worth It: At this point, I was curious about Jasper and Bella. I was a HUGE Jasper fan. I always have been, and I always will be. I have always thought that Alice and Jasper were a great couple. However, I have always said that Alice and Edward were even better. Jasper and Bella were great matches. Now, I stumbled across this story, and just fell into an addiction.

The way that Chris wrote Worth the Pain is just remarkable. She wrote a very canon Jasper. If SM had wrote more Jasper, she would need to go to Chris for advice on how to do it. Because he is just... PERFECT. He is everything you would think canon Jasper is. He's passionate, and loving, and caring, and just. GAH. I cannot get enough of him.

No ratings. You cannot rate your very first story of a pairing. Just like I will never be able to rate Only Human. It was the first story I ever read. I have so much PASSION for this story. I still pimp it out to people who want to read it because, it's fucking AMAZING. Read it. Please. Do yourself the favor and enjoy the character development, and the love. It's just fucking great.

Tomorrow, one of us will be around to do Saint Saturday. And if you haven't figured out who it is, then you should be ashamed. LOL just kidding. But the hints are there. And it is a first for us. So we're definitely looking forward to it. Until tomorrow.

~Smooches~ Tilly

Thursday: Rec! Anchorage is for Lovers by NCChris

Okay, I know. We normally tease. But, it's NCChris week. So seriously, I have to rec more stories. So just bear with me. And today I have been a good girl (for the most part). Okay so those six lines were posted probably about an hour and a half ago. And while I was typing, I got hit with some BAD news. My mom is in the hospital, and it's pretty serious. So, I called in a favor.  I ran to my little Miss Claire Bear, aka Clurrabella, and asked her to write up the review for Anchorage is for Lovers.

She was completely stoked to do this for us. So here is Miss Clurrabella's review of Anchorage is for Lovers.

Anchorage is for lovers

Anchorage is for lovers is set five years after Edward left. At first I was dubious to open this story. When I hear the words 'Edward left' I grimace at the immediate word association. 'Catatonic' always seems to spring to mind and honestly, I don't need to read another story about the pits of Bella's wallowing despair. I started Anchorage on a whim, unfamiliar with the pairing but gave it a shot and was pleasantly surprised. 

Bella, though once heart broken, has picked herself up and is living her life as a young twenty something should. That's not to say Edward's departure didn't affect her or isn't covered, it is, but it didn't destroy her very soul. The whole story is indescribably realistic and believable (okay so excuse the fact there are vampires – you catch my drift). This was exactly how I imagined a young teen would react to a breakup and it allowed for more time within the plot line rather than working through the issues. 

Emmett, as always, is an immediately likable character, but NCChris of course (I adore her characterizations) has added so much more depth to Emmett's character. As you would expect, he's fun and typically comedic and outlandish however he is so much much more. He's loyal, dedicated and a total sweetheart. Did I also mention totally hot? 

I found the heartbreak incredibly difficult to read, it's so well written and Emmett's depth really shines though. We watch as Bella helps Emmett to heal and though the process is slow and steady, there is plenty of drama and loops in the story to keep you reading. This allows for an in-depth look at their relationship and ultimately why I believed they truly should be together. 

This is hard to type, but I'll try. I love the fact Jasper and Alice are together. Okay, there, I said it. If anyone can write a cannon pairing, it's NCChris. But here comes my next shocking statement, never mind Jasper, meet Tiernan! I could dedicate a whole review to how much I love his character, but I won't, I'll let you discover him all on your own!

This story has been on my favorites list for a long time and rightly so. It's a fantastic and completed story with so much depth and emotions. I would recommend dedicating a night with Anchorage and exploring a new pairing if you are unfamiliar with Emmett and Bella. It's fantastically well written and you won't be disappointed.

Wednesday Interviews! NCChris Week!

Hey guys! It's Wednesday and that means a new interview. I know we haven't had one in a bit but this one was really fun and special. Not only did we interview the amazing NCChris but we also had someone sit in on it. Clurrabella, author of The Dartmouth Diaries, is what we like to call our PIC in training. She is going to be helping us from time to time because starting in the new year we will be having a HUGE special going on here at the Corner. I'm not going to spill the secret yet but just know you will be seeing a bit more from our lovely Clurrabella. Now on with the interview :)

PIC: How did you get started with FF?
Chris: OK - I started reading first and like many of us, I was looking for a better honeymmon scene that. So, after reading a few things, I decided to give writing a try.And Worth the Pain was the result of my first attempt. It has a really special place in my heart since it was my first.

PIC:What are your top 5 favorite FFs youve read? And do you have any recs for our readers?
Chris: Top five: Colliding Meteors (Idreamofeddy), When Darkness Turns to Light (Janna Banana), Full Circle (Circe 290), The War Inside (Sparabella), A Murmur of Fire in the Vein (ElleCC). Recs: Insecurities (James Ramsey), Someone to Love (Mommybrook), The Bella Swan Guide to Getting Your Life Back (Kitty Cullen-03), Show Me A Garden (Atypical Swan)

PIC: If you had to mismatch the canon pairings who would you put with who?
Chris: OK, so I'm the non-canon queen...are we talking main pairings? If so, then Edward/Alice, Jasper/Bella for sure.I have a hard time splitting Rose and Emmett & Carlisle and Esme -- but I like Emmett & Bella too. Peter/Bella also floats my boat & Edward/Rose is nice occasionally. If I put Edward with anyone else - it's usually Alice - they just seem to fit to me...which is prolly a minority opinion. I'm a big slash fan, too So, Edward/Jasper & Jasper/Emmett & Edward/ Emmett are all fine with me

PIC: What pairings drive you crazy?
Chirs: um, don't like Jasper with anyone but Bella or Alice so Jasper/Rose, Jasper/OC - wouldn't go there. I need him with someone I already know for some reason

PIC: What is your craziest fan encounter or review?
Chris: I have great fans and can honestly say that they tend to be pretty normal! I think I squeed all over myself the first time I got a review from Kaylene (Idreamofeddy) & then she rec'd Gateway in TOM and I almost stroked out! So, that tops for me...

PIC:What are some things you tend to steer away from when writing a story?
Chris: I try not to let Bella become too cliched. it's easy to make her this bumbling idiot & I don't think that's who she is or for her to be too weak and codependent. I also try to run a fine line between canon & non-canon - it's always my goal to stay true to canon personality as much as possible. my stories are always AU but the characters should behanve more or less like canon. yeah - I just try to do all things in balance without her becoming a caracature of the canon Bella

PIC: Least favorite twilight character?
Chris: oohh - thats tough for me...I genuinely like them all on some level....but if I had to pick, I'd have to say Tanya from Canon. And i usuall really dislike how Alice is portrayed in FF. Alice is actually my favorite in canon but she's another that is very cliched in FF.

PIC: If you could beat the shit out of one Twilight character, from the book or movie, who would it be? How would you do it and why?
Chris: Do you think they'll throw stones if I say Edward? LOL I just want to whack him and tell him to ease up! he's too controlling. hmmm....maybe let Jake have a go at him...or Jane! I love them both and they could take him. LOL

PIC: What is your favorite curse word?
Chris: I like Fuck...alot! and all variations....fuckhot, fuckery, etc fuckton. my mouth is awful since writing ff it's why I only write "M" -- that and the lemons :)

PIC: What do you HAVE to read the moment you see an update?
Chris: curently: Insecurities (JamesRamsey), Serendipity (Circe290), & Last Love Found (Oracle Vas)

PIC: Did you ever have an OMG moment in FF? Like someone reviewed you or rec'd you and you literally squeed?
Chris: sure - for me, Idreamofeddy is such a hero to me, so when we first became friends, I was sooo in awe. Cullen818, too - Steph is amazing and I love her trilogy

PIC: What is/was your favorite smutty story?
Chris: wow - that's tough! CM has great smut, but I adore The Tie That Binds by fiberkitty - I'm going fav with that one. plus it makes me cry so it's smutty and emotional

PIC: If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Chris: "Good work," I think that's what I hope I can accomplish here

PIC: Why did you choose to Pair Emmett with Bella in Anchorage?
Chris: that's kind of the million dollar question...ready,,,exclusive scoop, OK? I orginally wrote Anchorage as a Jasper/Bella. I intended it to be a different take on how they would get together, but as I was thinking more about it, Emmett just jumoed into the mix and was such an amazing fit for her. So, ultimately, Jasper was still an incredibly important character, but not the focus. I'm actually really proud of my Anchorage Emmett, and it's my personal fav story.

PIC: Tiernan is still the best character I think I have ever seen :D
Chris: Tiernan started out as a footnote and grew into this amazing character, so it makes me proud that he was so well received, ya know, he was just a plot placeholder but really came into his own as the story continued.I wanted Jas to be the best friend, so it left the big brother thing open and I like Tiernan for that.

PIC: You're a non Cannon Champion. Do you have any original to NCChris pairings in the pipelines you can tell us about?
Chris: I don't know how original they are, but I was planning on a Demetri/Bella for the Volterra contest the lambs are hosting...he's just cool -I always get the impression that he's kind of better than the others...like he's got a heart of gold underneath the red eyed guard persona I think Bella could bring out that tenderness in him. lus - he's got a great power and there's next to nothing in the ficdom with him as a main player

PIC: You have written a lot of One Shots, Chris ~ for you as an author, what's the appeal?
Chris: I like the experimentation that an O/S can provide....it let's me try out a new pairing without the commitment of a long term thing --and I tend to write then so that they are open ended, that way I can always expand in the future if an idea really grabs hold for me.

PIC: What was the hardest chapter to write in Gateway and way?
Chris: I think the last two Gateway chapters have been the hardest up to this point. It was really emotionally draining for me to have Bella crush Peter the way she did and then for Peter to come back and make it right there will be repercussions with Jasper, too...he's very protective of Peter. He's a different Jasper than I've written before and much less of a focal point, but still a major component of the story. I played with Edward's departure from New Moon to me, Bella found the exact things to say to break Peter she didn't just break up with him, she destroyed him, if only temporarily. Jasper/Alice, Bella/Peter are the most important pairings in Gateway.

Love ya xoxxx

Nikki