"First and Ten" by Nolebucgrl (guest review by Susan)

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Bella Swan is a college football reporter, aspiring to make it to the big leagues and be able to interview the top players of the NFL. At a bar, she runs into Edward Cullen, one of the league's best and definitely hottest quartbacks. The two hit it off immediately and their electric energy between them is palpable in the air. Yet when they are about to hit, a fangirl ruins the moment by slipping Edward her number, causing Bella to become jealous and angry. She shows Edward the cold shoulder and leaves him confused and annoyed. The next morning, they meet again at Jasper's house, as Bella was far too drunk to go back home alone. It allows them to hash out their insecurities and misconceptions about each other, so that they hesitantly decide to embark on a relationship. A relationship that will transform both their lives irrevoacably...

Edward, who has only ever experienced superficial and shallow relationships, quickly grows attached to his quirky, yet refreshingly honest girl. At the same time, Bella finds out quickly that her gorgeous, strong football player also has a very sweet side to him. With their friends Jasper, Alice, Emmett, and Rose strung along for the ride, their lives soon intertwine seamlessly with one another as if it was always supposed to be this way. Bella's job, a few jealous colleagues, and desperate fangirls tend to put a strain on Edward and Bella's  relationship, but the hilarity of Emmett's antics and their friend's sweet behaviors always make up for it. Can a football-player and a reporter, who is forced to be completely unbiased, ever be together and keep their jobs?

Aside from the excellent quality of writing (grammar and spelling-wise), intriguing characters, and great dynamic, First & Ten is one of those stories that you keep coming back to. It's a fairly old story in fanfiction terms (being first published in 2010) and a classic example of "old is gold". Nolebucgrl is an excellent writer and her love for writing and football just leaps off the page. When I read the first chapter, I instantly knew that I'd enjoy this fanfic very much. It has one of the most memorable beginnings ever when Edward and Bella meet in the locker room - reporter and football-player - and the sexual tension is utterly palpable. The chemistry is only heightened by the fact that he's only in a towel and the two are supposed to remain nothing but professional. Anyone with a locker room fetish will absolutely love this scene as well as the rest of the story! Nolebucgrl is very diverse in her writing abilities and you can be sure that her characters will offer plenty of personality to keep you interested! If you haven't read this fanfic already (it's very popular after all), I'd definitely recommend it! And if you have read it already, then it's definitely worth it the second time! A MUST READ!

First and Ten consists of 55 chapters and a total of 375,555 words. The story is rated M for foul language and sexual activities.

 
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