Just One of the Guys by SorceressCirce (Take 2)

Title: Just One of the Guys

Author: SorceressCirce

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4861063/1/Just_One_of_the_Guys

Summary: Scarred by events in her past, Bella relies heavily on her best friend and roommate, Jasper. When Jasper falls in love with a girl named Alice, Bella is excited for him but can’t help but wonder – where will she fit in? Canon pairings, AH/AU, OOC

Rating: M

Readability/Grammar - 10
Humor - 8
Fluffiness/Angst - 9.5
Fur-friendly (Jake love scale) – 7
Emo-sensitive (Edward love scale) – 10
Smut – n/a at time of review
(Sensuality - 6)
Is this story complete? No
Did the reviewer finish reading the story? Up to the latest update (Chapter 27 at the time of review)

*Spoilers Follow*

I pretty much agree with Cora, with the exception of the analysis of Jake's situation. I'm pretty positive that he will redeem himself in this fic, and I'll be re-writing this review as the story continues to update.

Basically, this is what I think is happening: Jake has liked Bella for a long time, and he's been waiting for her to be comfortable enough around the opposite sex for him to make a move. Overall, up until the time he flips out, Jake has been completely understanding and supportive... and then he found out about Edward. He asks Bella if she's faked the severity of her timidity, which I only think he did because he was taken aback by the fact that she is suddenly--in his eyes--so comfortable with Edward. Jake doesn't understand that Bella just doesn't see him in that way, and he was speaking out of frustration and anger, and not from how he really feels. I don't think he actually wanted to accuse her of lying or faking something so serious. He's upset, but I think he'll come around.

I wouldn't write off Jake in this fic so quickly. I think he'll realize his mistake and come around, but if you'd like to wait, then keep checking back for when new chapters are posted.