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First Wave Voting
Below are the lists of the nominations in the first five categories of The Underdogs. This is the ONLY round of voting that will occur for these categories. Yes, we are aware that there are a lot of entries, and for the second two waves of categories there will be a cap on the number of nominations. But for now you will just have to persevere through the agonizing process of reading tons of good Jacob/Bella fic. :)
Voting closes 7/12
How to vote:
1. Read the scenes nominated in the first category.
2. In the poll at the bottom of the category list, enter the letter of your favorite nominee into the “First Place” box. Type the letter of your second favorite in the “Second Place” box and the letter of your third favorite into the “Third Place” Box. (Votes are weighted based on the place you give them.)
3. Submit the poll.
4. Go onto the next category and repeat.
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Best Foot Popping Kiss
A. Advice by audreyii_fic
Stars Around: Then Jacob did something really, really stupid.
Ends Around: "Yeah," she said, sounding a little surprised. "It kind of was."
B. Sunday Morning by bluesuzanne
Stars Around: Jacob obeyed and she found herself slipping down to the floor behind him, her legs sliding out around his.
Ends Around: End
C. Artist by midnight_jo
Stars Around: It’s fitting that they both let go of the brush at the same time…
Ends Around: …the folds of her t-shirt gathering between his knuckles…
D. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Stars Around: The beginning of the chapter
Ends Around: “…now that we’ve got that out of the way…”
E. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Stars Around: ”You’re so cute when you’re angry.”
Ends Around: End of the chapter
F. Finding The Light by itslikenature
Stars Around: ”What else, Bella? Tell me everything you hear.”
Ends Around: "Maybe we should go back inside, Bella," he spoke softly against my lips.
G. Like Night and Day by ellab_twilight
Stars Around: I slowly looked up, my eyes meeting his. "You're wrong, Jacob. You don't know what I'm feeling."
Ends Around: He pulled away abruptly, gasping for breath, and turned from me, his ears pink.
H. Like Night and Day by ellab_twilight
Stars Around: Jacob lifted his head to look at me for the first time.
Ends Around: I gasped in surprise and pleasure, and we both moaned loudly.
I. Coming Full Circle by toooldforthis
Stars Around: The sun was about to dip under the horizon.
Ends Around: End of the chapter
J. Zenith by majestamoniet
Stars Around: He growled playfully…
Ends Around: End of the chapter
K. Extraordinary Girl by TheRainGirl4
Stars Around: As it turns out- I don't have to worry about making a move.
Ends Around: I'm forced to break this amazing kiss while she removes and tosses my shirt to the floor, but as soon as it's gone, I immediately bring her back to me.
L. Black Coffee and Eggs Over Easy by middlemarcheliot
Stars Around: He leaned in closer to her like before. Again she felt his hot breath on her cheek. Again she felt his lips so close to hers. And this time, he closed the gap between them.
Ends Around: He didn't know the girl was that good of a kisser.
M. Bark at the Moon by stretch
Stars Around:"Yeah, but we’re more then friends, aren’t we?"
Ends Around: "I’m sorry, but I have to go kill my best friends right now. Can we maybe pick this up later?"
Poll Best Foot Popping Kiss
Best Kick in the Balls
A. Two Hundred and Seven Days After by monroeslittle
Stars Around: "You guys really don't get it, do you?" Leah asks, stepping forward.
Ends Around: Leah only smiles.
B. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Stars Around: Kim snickered, but quickly pressed her lips together
Ends Around: "Go, before you barf on Jacob's bed."
C. If You Twist and Turn Away by bluesuzanne
Stars Around: “Wait!" she called out, "Jake, please! Wait!"
Ends Around: I walked past him, broke into a run, heard Bella call my name again as I reached the tree-line, heard her call out "Wait!" I didn't stop.
D. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Stars Around: Bella didn't take her eyes off Embry when she waved a hand at him. "What is it? It's Jacob, isn't it?"
Ends Around: Bella shuffled inside the room.
E. Your heart remained the same by rebeldivaluv
Stars Around: "It's okay to be jealous, Jake."
Ends Around: "Oh Jacob," she says, and thinks, you keep my tears and my blushes and my heartbeats and all the years I never lived.
F. Two Hundred and Seven Days After by monroeslittle
Stars Around: ”I love you,” he whispers.
Ends Around: He doesn’t answer.
G. Dreaming of Butterflies by stretch
Stars Around: "You have a bed upstairs, Bella," Charlie said thickly.
Ends Around: "I love you, Dad," she muttered inaudibly, knowing that he was beyond hearing.
H. The Sad Girl and the Angry Girl by audreyii_fic
Stars Around: ”Pathetic,” said the Angry Girl.
Ends Around: And not a single one would up on the Sad Girl’s head.
I. Sublimation by sfiddy
Stars Around: The tall shirtless man paced on the ground in front of me.
Ends Around: And with that I condemned my devoted son to slavery.
J. Sublimation by sfiddy
Stars Around: I opened the door and immediately fell to my knees.
Ends Around: …hugging it to my face and neck like a child with a favorite blanket, and whimpered myself into lonely oblivion.
K. Say the Right Word by nerdhawaii
Stars Around: I laughed again as we walked inside together, but it died in my throat…
Ends Around: If he attacked me, no one would be able to save me.
L. Forks in the Road by sowrong
Stars Around: "Just listen to me, Bella. Please," he begged.
Ends Around: "I'm sorry, Bella," Embry said sincerely.
M. Zenith by majestamoniet
Stars Around: A muffled laugh and quiet whisper caught my attention…
Ends Around: …now staring red-faced at the ground as we passed them on our way to the register.
N. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Stars Around: "You shouldn't have come back here." Leah started.
Ends Around: End of the chapter
O. Like Night and Day by ellab_twilight
Stars Around: "I'll be in the pool, Bella," he said, his voice deep and husky.
Ends Around: "I love you too, Bella," Jacob's husky voice answered.
P. Forks in the Road by sowrong
Stars Around: Bella took a deep breath and sat next to Jacob on the bed.
Ends Around: “…You just let me know when your decision is final because this fight is over."
Q. Feel the Rush by monroeslittle
Stars Around: "Why did you take him back?" she asks abruptly.
Ends Around: “…Who knows, maybe I'll have died by that point anyway."
R. Stars are Dancin’ on the Water by monroeslittle
Stars Around: "Why do you think I'm going to go back to Edward?" you demand.
Ends Around: …Pity Party for Bella in to my schedule tonight."
S. Smile Like You Meant It by lilabut
Stars Around: “You are holding me back. So please… there has to be something.”
Ends Around: “…And I’m not going anywhere, either. So, why not wait a little longer?”
T. Fate’s Idea of Fun by LittleFurryCannibals
Stars Around: I watched as Bella exited the building dressed in some form of medical scrubs type uniform.
Ends Around: I smacked the underside of Quil's hand that was holding the newly located phone.
U. Closure by BBMelissa
Stars Around: "Bella!" Sam's eyes narrowed as he watched Leah for a long time.
Ends Around: Jacob Black is more of a man than you'd ever be; and he'll mean more to me than you ever will.
Poll Best Kick in the Balls
Best Performance by an Inanimate Object
A. Needs by likexaxdove
Object: Box of Renee’s stuff
Stars Around: Bella bent over to grab up a bundle of Charlie's white t-shirts and socks when she spotted it.
Ends Around: Five minutes later they were on the highway.
B. Untitled: The Tale of a Boy by runningsissors
Object: Daffodils
Stars Around: “Well then we can do whatever you want tod- hey, what do you have behind your back?”
Ends Around: She smiles, more of that red blush creeping up her skin in a way that Jacob is sure he could easily watch all day.
C. Sunlight and Hangovers by likexaxdove
Object: Sunlight
Stars Around: “So, what’s at the top of the bookselling list?”
Ends Around: “I can feel my mind melting!”
D. It’s Gonna Bleed Sometimes by monroeslittle
Object: Bleached tile
Stars Around: Every time she gave up after counting thirty-seven tiles.
Ends Around: She let her eyes flutter shut.
E. The Third One Between by stretch
Object: Pregnancy test
Stars Around: She turned and stopped short, the words catching in her throat.
Ends Around: "I peed on it, for crying out loud!"
F. The Sad Girl and the Angry Girl by audreyii_fic
Obect: Eggs
Stars Around: “All right. Grab the eggs and come on."
Ends Around: Soon, all the eggs were gone. And not a single one wound up on the Sad Girl's head.
G. Dreaming of Butterflies by stretch
Object: Scrap of a McDonald’s paper bag
Stars Around: …and when she stretched to shake the sleep from her limbs her hand brushed against…
Ends Around: …Bella felt a smile cross her lips just like the night before as she read it again and again.
H. J/B’s first time on First Beach by audreyii_fic
Object: Driftwood tree
Stars Around: Their first kiss -- coming shortly after his long fingers had patiently untangled the sandy mop…
Ends Around: …whispering her name and words of love.
I. The Sad Girl and the Angry Girl by audreyii_fic
Object: Jim Bean whiskey bottle
Stars Around: "Then the Sad Girl pointed to the bottle of Jim Bean and said, "Can I have some of that?"
Ends Around: "Oh, please. Thanks to this fucking werewolf metabolism I can't get a buzz even when I try."
J. Postcards by audrey_ii
Object: Postcards
Stars Around: Throughout all four parts. But, to try to be specific, here's one: "Dad-- Sorry, there's not much room on a postcard."
Ends Around: "We're still okay. The truck is holding up fine. Love, Bella." But this is only the first post card, and they all have to be taken together!
K. The Passing Years by borntobewild13
Object: Wood carvings
Stars Around: Kim stood again, and like before, she strolled towards the shelves…
Ends Around: End of chapter
L. Unattached by twilightsgrace23
Object: Stairs
Stars Around: "He turned on me, pushing my back against the door..."
Ends Around: "...I'll wait for you downstairs."
M. Extraordinary Girl by TheRainGirl
Object: iPod
Stars Around: "Did you bring some music?"
Ends Around: "I like them too. Extraordinary Girl is a really good song choice..."
N. The Ballad of the Blueberry Muffin by IllegalWL
Object: Painting
Stars Around: “I walked around admiring the beautiful and most probably original artwork…
Ends Around: "Why do we have a picture of boobs?"
Poll Best Performance by an Inanimate Object
Best Panty Soaker
A. Wedding Sex by exquisite_ugly
Stars Around: "What are we out here for?" I questioned, turning to look at him.
Ends Around: "What the hell? Why are there a bunch of coats lying on the floor in here?"
B. The Fantasies of Isabella Swan by savvysteal421
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
C. Want the Love On Your Wrist by everything_inme
Stars Around: “Pulling into your driveway, now,” she says wryly.
Ends Around: End
D. Seventh Inning Stretch by live720
Stars Around: I turned a corner and saw him standing there waiting for me…
Ends Around: …I was dreading having to return to my seat without him by my side.
F. How To Seduce a Werewolf by leelator
Stars Around: I tested the water. It was strong and warm…
Ends Around: I seemed to have awakened a sleeping tiger with Operation Amy.
G. Evaporate by saramiskismet
Stars Around: His eyebrows shot up in surprise. He must have been prepared…
Ends Around: "I love you so much, Bella."
H. Jacob and Bella having “fun” during Quil’s birthday party by audreyii_fic
Stars Around: "I can't believe this." Bella shook her head.
Ends Around: Jacob gulped.
I. House on Wolf Lane by Amanda Wilder
Stars Around: Fuck-hot as all get-out, Jessica would say.
Ends Around: ”Nice job with her, Jake, Quil.” Paul's voice thundered loudly from the door.
J. Fall For You by live720
Stars Around: ”I want you.”
Ends Around: We were both lying in complete silence.
K. No Monsters and No Magic by bluesuzanne
Stars Around: She wanted to bolt out of the garage.
Ends Around: "What are you going to tell Ellie?"
L. Extraordinay Girl by TheRainGirl and SuperstarNanna
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
M. 1001 Jacobian Nights by Amanda Wilder
Stars Around: "My prescription says I need a vulva massage!"
Ends Around: My sweet, sweet girl…
N. Can Time Heal All Wounds? by exquisite_ugly
Stars Around: "Come here, Bells," I said, patting the blanket next to me.
Ends Around: We basked in it, our breathing the only sound in the dark garage.
O. Can Time Heal All Wounds? by exquisite_ugly
Stars Around: I stood still, listening to the rain drumming the roof…
Ends Around: "Me too, Jake," I whispered.
P. Forks in the Road by sowrong
Stars Around: “Do you have any idea what you do to every man on this beach when they see you?"
Ends Around: End of the chapter
Q. THE SUN ON MY SKIN by LovesJakeBlack
Stars Around: Beginning of chapter
Ends Around: End of chapter
R. With Bonded Eyes by MyTwiDreams
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
S. Like Night and Day by ellab_twilight
Stars Around: "I'll be in the pool, Bella," he said, his voice deep and husky.
Ends Around: "I love you too, Bella," Jacob's husky voice answered.
T. Like Night and Day by ellab_twilight
Stars Around: "So, breakfast?" I asked as he set me down…
Ends Around: "Exquisite," he murmured.
U. The Touch of Dark - Oh, oh the aching. by the_angry_pixie
Stars Around: “Speaking of hot and bothered…” I grumbled playing with some soapy bubbles.
Ends Around: End
V. Only you can love me this way by colorless_ideas
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
W. The Neighbor: Anytime, Anyplace by artbeatsandlife
Stars Around: I had no fucking idea how I'd get out of this meeting.
Ends Around: End of the chapter
X. Closure by BBMelissa
Stars Around: Bella ignored Jacob's command of stripping.
Ends Around: Another Round
Poll Best Panty Soaker
Best Use of Quembry
A. Untitled: The Tale of a Boy by runningsissors
Stars Around: Section VIII
Ends Around: Section XII
B. Sunglight and Hangovers by likexaxdove
Stars Around: “Of course I’m happy to be here Jake!
Ends Around: “I kind of want some more.”
C. Bark at the Moon by stretch
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
D. Breathe Again by ysar
Stars Around: “When we stepped into the living room, Quil and Embry were sitting on a sofa…”
Ends Around: End of the Chapter
E. Trio by forgotten_j_cat
Stars Around: When Embry opened his eyes again, there was a small, white solemn face in front of them.
Ends Around: They rode in silence the rest of the way to the beach
F. We’re Howling Forever by ophelietta
Stars Around: Beginning
Ends Around: End
G. Dreaming of Butterflies by stretch
Stars Around: And speaking of Tweedles Dee and Dum…would you mind?
Ends Around: And speaking of which, where are we going exactly?
H. Thunder Cake by majestamoniet
Stars Around: A shadow falls over them. Bella has never been happier to see Embry Call.
Ends Around: “Quil, I don’t care that your girlfriend will be chest-less for another 14 years.”
I. Advice by audreyii_fic
Stars Around: Congratulations, Embry would say.
Ends Around: Finally she pulled away.
J. After the Rain by WolvesCanEatMe
Stars Around: As Quil approached us, I could see his eyes flick between Me and Embry…
Ends Around: “Are you sure you want to go to this damn bonfire?"
Poll Best Use of Quembry
*Edit: rainey_lane has compiled the nominations into word format to facilitate easier reading. She has graciously offered to send them to anyone who would like them. PM her for the details.