Wellllllllll.....................................................that was quite the turning point for Justin. there was so much detail to pick up on with these characters. I'm glad Charlotte inspires Justin and that little melody he had going...hehehe. But uhm... from there:
"Everything is different. Everything has changed. Even Charlotte’s damn shampoo has changed. He doesn’t even recognize his own life anymore. When the hell did this happen? "
It was clear that he was seeing a new light. It's just what happens with it. I'd like to think things will turn out well and that Justin and Charlotte will get to be together, but I don't see that happening any time soon. A lot has to change on both their parts for that to happen, not to mention ice queen Amelia needs to be a little more human. She's so cold and unfeeling, or maybe it's just a mask to hide her own issues. I still don't totally hate Amelia anymore. But she's pushing it. She needs a rude awakening. Let's hope Justin gets through to her.
Author's Response: YES he's SEEN the light!!! lol Its about damn time right? I like that everyone is kind of iffy about all of it now. That means I'm doing my job! Thanks for reading and reveiwing!!!
I'm so conflicted right now. I know I'm supposed to dislike Amelia but this new haircut and how I imagine it just makes her seem so damn fierce lol.I'm kinda 'Team Amelia' at the moment since I'm so pissed at everyone else.
She's a HUGE bitch, the biggest bitch I've encountered in fan fic, but like justinzgirlkb said she's assertive and that's something I can admire. I am mad at Justin for letting her get this far, she's this way because he didn't grow a pair at the first sign of her wanting to take over. If music is so important to him, then he wouldn't have let her take it away from him. I don't care how much you love someone, if they are the one you're going to spend the rest of your life with then they should know what's important to you. I'm mad at him for not recognizing this sooner, and since she was transforming into someone completely different. It took a haircut ( albeit a hot ass haircut) to notice this? I mean the fact that she's such an asshole to everyone didn't tipoff that hey maybe he should speak up? I do understand that he's in love ( as much as it pains me, because right now it doesn't look too good for CharlStin :(). I see that he does love Amelia and that Charley is just a momentary escape from what Amelia has become. That kinda makes me teary eyed because I see her getting hurt ( she already is) and there's nothing she can do about it.
Now on to Charlotte, can this bitch grow a pair of ovaries please? How dare she let Amelia walk all over her? I know she works for her but WUT THE FUCK! Seriously she needs to either do something or get the fuck out. Like justinzgirlkb she can't be with Justin until she grows up, and toughens up a bit. I did like that she did stand up to her a bit, I need to see some fire from her, I know she has it in her.
I also agree with Amelia's insecurities, there has to be something behind this ice-bitch. I mean no one can be this big of a bitch for no reason lol. Ok now I'm done lol.
Author's Response: EEP I seriously love your thoughts on this. The motives behind the characters are so important to this story and I like when people catch on to the little idosycracies of what each person is doing. Justin's reaction to Amelia's haircut for example. Why did it take the haircut to make him FINALLY see she was changing. Maybe because he didn't want to see she was changing but with such a drastic physical change it wasn't somethign he could ignore anymore. Or maybe it was one final straw on the haystack (big haystack I know but he's a guy what can you do lol) I like that you guys are looking deep into it! And I agree Charlotte needs to man up. She DOES have it in here. What is it about Amelia that just makes people lose all their damn sense lol. Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
Anyway, and maybe a part of me is playing devil's advocate, as much as I want her to lighten up a bit (and work it out with Justin =), I like her assertiveness. But, I'm glad Justin finally acknowledged that he has no control over his own life and that it's not fair that Amelia’s running the show. I'm hoping that he follows through with the confrontation because he's understanding and pretty assertive, but he also seems to cower in fear when Amelia’s around. On some level, I blame her for being a domineering, manipulative bitch, but I also blame him for allowing her to control him. He loves her, yes, and he's a nice guy who wants to keep his girlfriend happy, but damn! I'm gonna need him get a backbone! So, here's hoping he doesn't back down or chicken out of talking to her and that she responds well (but I'm betting, surprise surprise, that she won't LOL) and becomes more considerate. Again, doubtful, considering I'm, like, the sole member of Team Amelia. :)
BUT, if it doesn’t work out, Justin can't get with Charlotte...yet. She needs to grow up and toughen up a bit. I guess she has that to learn from Amelia. She did challenge her in this chapter, which Justin doesn’t do much of (ironically, enough), and that shows some growth, so hopefully that’s a sign that she’s coming along into her own.
OK, super long review, AGAIN. Can I just write an essay on this story please? LOL. Kthanks.
Author's Response: GUH YES!!!! AMAZING REVIEW!!! If it was an essay I'd give it an A+!!! lol I like that you're on Team Amelia! I love hearing your thoughts about her because a lot of what you see good in her is what Justin is holding on to and how he's making a lot of the excuses he makes for her. Keep the long reviews comin you know I love em!!! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
"...not only is there not a snowball's chance in hell that he would ever be remotely attracted to you..."
Hell naw. Charlotte's telling Justin to stand up to Amelia when she needs to do it herself. She's made way too many comments about her weight and her clothes and whatever else. And Charlotte lets it slide. She's too smart to put up with Amelia's shit. She can go work elsewhere and not be disrespected all the time.
And where is my Justin/Charlotte nookie? Want it. Now, ma'am. Please? Please update soon. I'm dying over here.
Author's Response: Nookie? Justin and Charlotte? What? lol I agree that Charlie needs to stand up for herself. And Justin needs a kick in the head and Amelia needs one in the balls...not that she has balls...or maybe she does...o_O maybe its a TWIST.......... nah lol Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!!
Author's Response: HAHAHAHA That's a GOOD one!!! I need to start making lists of all the violence towards Amelia! Thanks for reading and revieiwng!!!
Justin needs to stop acting like a p***y when it comes to Amelia it can't all be about her and what she like I'm to the point where I want to bitch slap her from here to china >_>
great update can't wait for the next ^_^
Author's Response: I seriously LOVE everyone's reactions to Amelia and their frustration with Justin. Amelia's a bitch and Justin needs to open his eyes *sigh* Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
And Justin probably won’t even notice,” she says shrugging as she picks up her wine glass again, chuckling slightly to herself. “I mean it’s just you.”
omg! I wanted to run in, bitch slap Amelia, and give Charlotte a hug! how could she say that? its just so... so... so... UGH!
“But if you think, for one second, that your little inside jokes and buddy-buddy rapport makes you the authority on what he wants or needs, Charlie,” Charlotte cringes at the ice in Amelia’s voice as she says the nickname. “then you are sadly mistaken.”
hmph! we'll see about THAT Amelia... we'll just see about that!
“I can’t…what the hell am I doing?” he says his voice manic, running a hand through his hair and his curls spring in all directions. “This isn’t what I want.”
YES JUSTIN! STEP INTO THE LIGHT! I was PRAYING he was thinking about Amelia and not just the wedding/birthday bullshit... *sigh* one day, one day.
And I stopped writing because…because…” God it turned his stomach just to say the words. “because it annoyed her.”
this just broke my heart. seriously... i was beginning to have mixed feelings about Ameiia before, but this chapter, fuck this confession, just sealed the deal. bitch needs to go down!
and the music.... omg she's like his muse or something. i just loved the music playing in his head and there's a connection there with Charlie. omg he needs to open his god damn eyes and see that! its her you should be with STUPID not Amelia! LOL!
Author's Response: YESSSSSSS!!! All the lines you picked out were faves of mine for this chapter. Weaving these characters is just so intricate and FUN. and the MUSIC!!!! I'm really glad you're picking up on the nuances! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
GAAAAAH! I just caught up on all i missed! Heather!! *HUGS* I've been a bad friend/fan! I'm sorry!
But anyway Amelia needs to get her ass kicked by Charlie soooo bad! If not Charlie should atleast get in a good bitch slap! ARGH! And poor Justin! You know he is going to tell her how he feels and then she is going to change her ways for a little bit and he is not going to call off the wedding!!
He is stupid! He needs to get with Charlie before its too late!! His family and best friend saw it, why can't he! Even Amelia kinda sees it! That jealous, evil creature! Man I HATE her!
Oh and the necklace that Justin gave Charlie for Christmas...*sigh* that was the cutest idea ever! I loved it!
Well i promise to read and review more if you promise to update soon! LOL! kidding! Well not about the part with me reading and reviewing! Well hope to talk to ya soon! I love this story!
Author's Response: JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENN OMG Girl we miss you in JTPC!!!!! We had so many Jenns and now we have none lol It's weird. I'm soooooooo glad you were able to catch up and of course I love your thoughts on the story!!! And I WILL promise to update soon! I think I'm FINALLY rollin on this story lol Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
gaaaaaaaaah.
i know i say this every time. But Amelia is unbelieveable. Vindictive bitch.
she needs to die in a fire. (and yes I had to write it out. DIAF just would not work)
well maybe she doesn't need to die, but she needs to get a clue. She doesn't want a husband she wants a dog. One of the little rat dogs that just sits on a pillow and doesn't move or bark or even take a shit without looking at her first.
grrr.
Author's Response: HAHAHAHAHA SHE WANTS A DOG!!!! That's awesome. I'd toyed with the idea of Amelia getting a little yappy dog that Justin hates but I dunno. lol Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
Author's Response: Hahahah I just got this visual in my head of someone just randomly going up to Justin and and smacking him like "DUMP AMELIA!!!" and he's just like o_O what? lol Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
And in the midst of all of this awesomeness, and all I want to do is stab Amelia in the eye. Can you make that happen? Just random, "Amelia Domenick was rando eye-stabbed in NYC today. NO clue who did it..."
Hahaha -- Awesome installment as always :) Write faster; I can't deal with thissss!
Author's Response: EEP Torture and win!!! I love that! lol And Amelia being randomly eye-stabbed!!! That CRACKED me up seriously! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
Author's Response: Yeah poor Charlie. She really kind of is stuck in the middle. Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
Author's Response: Hahaha girl I just can't shut myself up these days. Glad you're liking this! And Trace...guh Trace owns my soul in this chapter. He's so fun to write! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
Author's Response: Wow that's AWESOME! Gosh there were so many GREAT writers back then and I consider it a huge compliment to be compared to that. Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!
this story, despite how sad justin is, makes me so happy. trace totally stole this chapter. it was awesome! haha. i also love the looks that have been going on between rachel and trace, but especially the many between lynn and sadie. besides trace, they know justin the best, and i'd bet a lot of money on knowing exactly what they are thinking and hoping for. "A lot can change" yes justin. you are getting closer to the light, but ugh. i wanted to cry for him when she treated the cd like it was junk. :o( and charlotte should've slapped her when she talked about her bag. i know she wouldn't, but yeah. haha. amelia feels like that guest that you can't wait to leave, while charlotte is the one that feels like she could belong in the family. and of course, amelia's gift to charlotte...it's not even about consideration or thoughtfulness. it's still about just showing what she can buy. showing how classy/high she is. nothing she does is based on feelings anymore. and how sad is it that justin liked charlotte's gift more than amelia's? UUUGH!! the gift from justin to charlotte... so sweet and meangingful. :o) oh! and then coming away from their embrace...the touches! eeeeek!!! :o) :o) you should see and hear me when i read this story. update soon! now that i'm done with finals i can concentrate on what's important; my stories! haha. :o)
Author's Response: GUH YES!!!!!! Seriously writing the part where she dropped the CD ripped my heart out. Like I almost didn't wanna put it in because it was so sad but that's how Amelia is *sigh* and YES NO MORE FINALS!!!! Glad you enjoyed the section! Thanks for reading and reviewing!!!