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Both, Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan, thought that they had everything going for themselves. Edward had a different woman every night and Bella never thought too much about relationships and commitment either. With Edward being an upcoming soccer star and Bella on her way of being a talented journalist, both of them also had their dream careers; so needless to say, life was pretty sweet. Until the night they meet, that is. Bella runs into Edward in an elevator and finds him caught in a passionate embrace with a "Leggy Blonde".  Though Bella acknowledges him as attractive, his sly smirks turn her away. But confident Edward isn't willing to give up so easily. When they meet at a cocktail party after a game, Edward is determined to make sure Bella knows that she's his. It doesn't take long for them to get into bed together, even though neither of them knows what to expect of it.

Incidents in their pasts have turned Edward and Bella jaded and relationship weary. For both of them, things have never gone the way they planned, causing them to develop a certain disdain for the r-word, yet they still find themselves falling hard for each other. As "vulnerable" has never been part of either of their vocabularies, they'll have to learn the hard way to trust and appreciate each other like they've never done before. When things finally seem to fall in place, though, they get thrown for a curveball that leaves them struggling to regain control of their lives. After all, in a world full of publicity, vengeful enemies, and crazy sexual tension, changing their ways isn't as easy as it seems. Will two people who personify trust issues be able to put them aside and believe in each other? Or will they let their pasts dictate their future? 

Evening the Score is a fanfiction that definitely leaves the reader intrigued. The thing I found very unusual yet also the most interesting about this story, is that Bella is just as much of a player as Edward. That's something that you don't see often in Twific, and it is quite refreshing. For all you readers out there, who are sick of only always seeing Edward in control, you'll definitely love this DH78's Bella; a Bella, who can definitely hold her own and does so repeatedly. She takes everything that Edward has to give and throws it right back at him. Bella Swan is no damsel in distress, that's for sure! The plot is interesting and very well paced. Though there are a few spelling and grammar issues, this fanfic is one that you shouldn't miss. If you're looking for some great sexual tension and strong characters, Evening the Score is the story you should read!

Evening the Score consists of 20 chapters and 103,266 words. The story is rated MA for foul language and explicit sexual content. 

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Posted by Anonymous

Bella is an art student, whose favorite place, amongst others, is the library. For her studies, she often orders some books and picks them up at the reservation desk. There, geeky Edward Cullen is waiting for her. His messy bronze hair, paired with his thick black glasses, the black hoodie, low-hung jeans, and sneakers he wears, have totally mesmerized her and Bella can't help but feel excited each and every time she needs to pick up a reservation. However, the young student is absolutely sure that her feelings for Edward are nothing but friendly until her best friend Alice eventually rubs her nose into the fact that Bella has a huge crush. Slowly, and careful not to overwhelm the cute library nerd, she starts engaging Edward in longer conversations and tries to find out about who he really is. And when another girl is hitting on what's supposed to be hers, she sees red and decides to win Edward's heart. The best chance for just that turns out to be one night, when Bella accompanies Alice to a bar and sees something she never ever expected to see!

Think of Art from Bad Mother's Handbook and mix it with the coolness Rob Pattinson - then you have the geeky, yet sexy Edward Cullen of this fanfic. He's left alone by the majority of his class mates but Bella realizes his smarts and awesomeness right away. She is definitely the leading figure in this relationship but once Edward manages to step out of his shell, it becomes clear that he won't let her go anymore. Without Reserve is written from Bella's point of view and is one of the winners of the 2012 FicThisGif contest, hosted by JadaLulu. The fanfic was voted as the story with the 'Highest Swoon Factor' and picked by one of the judges as their favorite. As you can see, Without Reserve received some praise - why don't you read it to see if it's deserved?

Without Reserve is a one-shot consisting of 7,174 words. The story is rated T for foul language.

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Posted by Anonymous

Bella Swan has a dream: she wants to have her own tattoo studio. But before she can turn that dream into reality, years and years of hard word lie ahead of her. Bella works at 'Cullen Engery Inc.' as a data entry - a dull and not very fulilling job, yet it pays the bills and also allows the young woman to regularly put a few dollars aside for what will hopefully be a prosperous future. And it's also not Bella's only way of income: once she leaves the small confines of her cubicle at 'Cullen Energy Inc.' behind, she heads over to one of the hippest tattoo shops in town, where she has just recently started an apprenticeship. Her mentor and boss, Jasper, teaches her everything she needs to know to one day open up her own business and also watches her whenever she is allowed to ink someone. Everything could be great for Bella, weren't it for the fact that 'Cullen Energy Inc'.'s CEO decides to step down and his young and utterly hot grandson replaces him...

Edward Cullen does not have the best of reputations among his employees. He tends to brood, ignores pretty much everyone in the office and has a perfectionist side. So it doesn't come as a surprise that he is unhappy with the performance of his current PA Jane and fires her before she can even beg for a second chance. Edward wants Bella to fill the void position of Jane until an adequate replacement has been found. And here comes the electricity - because whenever the two of them are together sparks fly. Bella is immensely attracted to her boss and it gets even worse when she sees a tattoo peeking out from under his suit. Though she tries to let things not get out of hand and remain professional, her friend Rosalie tells her what she tries to deny: she has the hots for her boss and the way things look, chances are good he feels the same. But Edward is giving Bella whiplash as he seems to be rather cold at work while being friendly, charming, and sweet when they happen to meet in the park. Bella has no idea what to think and it doesn't help that Edward has picked out Jasper's place to complete one of his tattoos. Jasper asks Bella to do the shadowing and the pull between the two is almost unbearable. Edward makes it clear that he wants to explore whatever is going on between them but Bella is too afraid to mix the professional with the personal Will her boss be able to change her opinion?

Wow, this story is hot! Edward in a suit and full-blown CEO-mode is already absolutely swoonworthy but mix that with Edward having tattoos and you have the epitome of sexyness! And to top it all off, he is also incredibly sweet (he saved his labrator Leah from the shelter), charming, and even a bit shy. It's clear that he wants Bella and the reader can't help but feel like kicking her in the shin for refusing him. Their tattoo sessions are filled with lust and electricity and one is almost biting their nails from the incredible hotness of the scenes. DH78 a.k.a. DiamondHeart78 managed to create another entertaining and sexy fanfiction - this time completely written from Bella's point of view. Professionally Personal might be a bit short (too short, if you ask me, I could have read so much more about these two!) but it's definitely a story that can't be missed!

Professionally Personal consists of 23,111 words and a total of 10 chapters. The story is rated M for profantities and description of sexual activities.

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Posted by Anonymous

Bella was the first person to ever really notice Edward, the lanky and slightly nerdy twin brother of her best friend Alice. And the moment they meet and begin their first conversation the two feel a connection that is unrivalled. They understand each other blindly and the only place Bella ever feels completely safe is in Edward's arms. Yet though she knows that her feelings a more than just pure friendship the young student is afraid of hurting and being hurt and rejects all of Edward's advances. She keeps him at arm's length, smokes pot with her friends, even though he hates what it does to her, and refuses to talk to him about their relationship.

So after graduation the two go separate ways. While Bella moves to New York Edward starts studying at Dartmouth. When they meet again at christmas in Forks, what Bella always feared happens: Edward brings his girlfriend to meet his family. Unsurprisingly, the young woman is heart-broken and leaves the party immediately. When Edward asks her to meet the next day, will she finally admit her love for him?

Arms is a wonderful one-shot that leaves you happy and content at the end. The story is completely written in Bella's POV and though the reader understands her fears of abandonment and heartbreak you really wanna poke her until she comes to her senses. It becomes more than clear that Edward's feelings for her are more than just friendship and she still refuses to speak up. When she does, however, it is just... wonderful. *hear me sigh*

Arms is a one-shot and consists of 8,808 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities and foul language.