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The raven sighed as the bell rang, signaling the end of his final class for the day. Kevin hadn't even bothered greeting him, let alone glance his way.. Edd was sure that the redhead was angry with him, but why should he be? He'd done nothing wrong and certainly there had never been any sort of arrangements made. The redhead was as single as Edd was, unless he'd found a new girlfriend today. Edd couldn't help wonder if that were true. There were many girls that liked Kevin and for more than just his reputation.. Though he doubted any knew him as he did.
'Now you stop that, Eddward.. Jealousy is most unbecoming!' He chastised himself, walking along the hall to his locker. He didn't notice Eddy or Ed until he ran into the larger of the three, squeaking and blushing violently, "G-good lord, Ed~!"
"It's your fault, sockhead. What the heck were you thinkin' so hard about anyway?" Eddy growled, crossing his arms. The raven smiled wryly at the smallest of the Eds and shook his head, "Little that would interest you, Eddy. Merely a conundrum I've found myself in." He offered. Eddy snorted, "Whatever.."
Ed grinned wide, "We're gonna go see 'Return of the Reptile Bunny Spawn 3', Double Dee! It's gonna be soooo cool!" He crowed. Edd laughed softly into his hand, amused by the larger male's exuberance as he opened his locker to sort his homework into his bag, "That sounds quite delightful, Ed." Not really, but he never felt necessary to hurt the other's feelings over something so trivial. Besides, Ed did love his monster movies.
Eddy snorted, "Shove a sock in it, Dee… Jeez.. Can't ya ever just be honest. We both know ya hate those movies." He motioned to Ed and himself, before crossing his arms. Edd frowned, "Most certainly not, Eddy. Why, I find them just as adventurously deprecating as you do." He smiled. Eddy still had no idea what half the things Edd said meant and Ed didn't understand any more than Eddy. Ed grinned wildly while Eddy snorted, "Whatever."
"So where is this venture to take place? I assume in your abode, hm, Ed?" The raven queried, pulling on the Letterman jacket and settling his messenger bag strap on his shoulder once more.
Ed never got to answer, Eddy making the most annoying scene once he realized exactly what Edd was wearing, "Double Dee! That's Kevin's Letterman!! You can't wear that junk!" He shouted. Edd frowned, about to remark only to pause at the voice behind him, realizing Eddy had gone quite pale.
"What was that, Skipper?" Kevin sneered, arm draping over the raven's shoulder and causing Edd to tense violently. Eddy, of course, rose to the bait, "I said he can't wear that junk!" He snapped, glaring, "And stop touchin' him! He don't need or want yer germs on him." He scowled. By now the halls had cleared considerably, few stragglers already in the vacate to their destinations of club or home. The few that overheard the little feud didn't even bother Kevin as he smirked, "… That's funny, considerin' he is wearing my jacket and…" He caught the petrified teen's chin, pulling him down into a firm kiss.
Eddy sputtered while Ed guffawed, "Aww! Look, Eddy! Double Dee's in love!"
Edd blushed violently, hands gripping hard on the strap of his messenger bag as the redhead held the kiss a moment longer. The jock withdrew with a grin, "That's our second kiss for today." He winked at Edd, whatever mood had him in AP English seemingly disappeared. Edd withered slightly, though the arm around him certainly kept him from falling.
Eddy growled, "The hell! Double Dee! Say somethin'! You can't just let him go on like that! It's fuckin' gross! Kevin germs..!" He shuddered. He didn't even care if Kevin was male, female or alien at this point, just that he was kissing on Dee… And he didn't like Kevin.
Edd blushed again and shifted, "Well, Eddy.. While the parameters of this current situation have not been… clearly defined… I can't protest to such acts when… Well, when I find them rather enjoyable." He averted his gaze from both Eddy and Kevin, cheeks bright and one hand moving to tug at the hem of his beanie with trepidation. Kevin grinned and drew the raven a bit closer, "Told ya, Skippy. Better get over yourself.. Oh, wait, I forgot… You're too damn short to even climb a ladder!" He laughed, slapping his knee as he did so, finding his own joke more than amusing. Ed laughed and poked Eddy's cheek, "You're short, Eddy."
Eddy growled, swatting Ed's hand away before glaring, "Fuck off, Kevin. Go away." He grabbed hold of Edd's wrist and tugged, all but dragging the raven away with Ed beside him. Edd stammered and stumbled as he looked back at Kevin. The redhead didn't look mad at least. He just grinned at the raven, winked and mouthed out, 'Call me, tonight!' Edd flustered brightly, nodding shyly and finally giving in and moving with his friends to the exit.
"… You really didn't need to pull me away like that, Eddy…" He grumbled, pouting a bit. His lips still tingled from the kiss Kevin had given him.. It was far from an unpleasant feeling.
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Edd paced. He'd just returned home from Ed's after the movie and some snacking that left him far from hungry for dinner. He held his phone in his hand, staring at the number given to him by a certain tealette who owed him one. Listed above that number was the name Kevin Barr. It brought butterflies to the raven's stomach and he found himself staring and pacing as he read the rest of Nathan's message.
'Go for it, Double Cutie~ He totally has the hots for ya!'
It caused a deep blush to stain the genius' cheeks and he bit his lip as he tapped the number, only to cancel the request to call and repeat… He let out a soft sob of frustration and threw himself down on the bed, staring at the phone. Why couldn't Kevin just say he'd call Edd?! It was far more simpler! The anxiety and stress of actually /calling/ someone, on top of the fact it just so happened to be the very male that had kissed him not just once, but twice within an eight hour period!
He yanked his beanie over his eyes, tapped the number and then call, holding his breath as the ringing started… And continued… and continued…
He let out a whine only to gasp faintly at the voice that floated out of the device, realizing he didn't have speaker on.
"It's about time you called, babe." Kevin's voice carried that grin with it. Edd brought the phone to his ear and blushed violently. "… Is that my new moniker or are you teasing me..?" He inquired, tone belaying his nerves.
Kevin laughed softly, "I'm not teasing you, Double Dork. I just… Well, I mean… Ah, shit. I had all this all in my head just waitin' for ya to call and now I can't remember shit." He grumbled. Edd flustered, "Language, Kevin.." He chastised.
"Yeah, yeah… Look.. Thing is.. After I gave ya my jacket last night, I thought 'bout it… Been wanting to give it to ya few about a year now.. Just got mad that ya were riskin' your life freezin' out there on that roof so much, I didn't really even think about it. If I did, I'd have told ya… I like ya. A lot." Edd felt his heart race as the redhead spoke, only for it to jump into his throat at the last three words.
"… Why me?"
The raven cursed mentally at himself, wondering what possessed him to ask such a thing so suddenly. A far better response would have been 'I like you, too' like he'd meant to say..!
But Kevin just laughed and grunted, as if he had shrugged and his shoulders ached, "… Because.. You're… Real. I dunno.. You don't let anybody tell ya who or how to be. You just do you and no matter what, you stick by that… It's… It's really cool. Besides.. You're cute when ya turn three shades of red." He teased.
Edd felt his chest swell at the sincere words, finding more meaning in them than if Kevin had listed off a bunch of traits.. He laughed softly, shyly at the tease and hummed, "… That explains your intent to make me blush any chance you get."
"Yeah… Heh, sorry, babe. It's too good to pass up. But hey… Thanks, too… I mean, for not sidin' with Eddy over everything… I mean.. I was pretty worked up watchin' that little creep dancin' all up on you… But… I mean, you don't like 'em, do ya?"
Edd smiled, relaxing into the bedding, "Of course not.. At least, not more than as a friend. James is quite a talented singer and he and I have a rather great deal of fun playing with the songs some.. He didn't mean anything by it… Though, he was aware you were watching. He did half of what he did just to get to you…" He noted, being honest.
".. Fuckin' prick."
"Kevin!" Edd squeaked, frowning, "Goodness… Language, please..!" He insisted.
"Sorry.. Just.. I dunno.. I mean, jeez… I've never gotten mad like that.. And I didn't know if you liked him like that or… I'm sorry about English class.. I meant to apologize before you left but--"
"Eddy."
"Yeah."
They shared a soft laugh and Edd hummed softly, "… It's forgiven. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to think… Especially since last night.. That is to say, what exactly are you looking for?"
Kevin didn't answer immediately, and that caused Edd to hold his breath, worry seeping through. This was where the jock said he was fucking with his head and just toying with him for a bet, right? Or was it real and Edd overthinking things?
"… Well, I'd like to take you out on a date… Well, a lot of dates… Talk like this more… Totally wanna kiss you again… Shit."
Edd grinned a bit, realizing why the other'd cursed. He hadn't intended to admit that last part..! He could just imagine the redhead blushing right then. He moved from the bed, walking to the window to peer out into the dimming sky, gaze drawn to the window of the house owned by the Barr family. He smiled lightly, "Go to your window, Kevin." He urged gently.
The redhead grunted, "Yeah, okay… Uhnn… Just a sec." The raven heard fumbling and shuffling before he saw the redhead in his own bedroom window, grinning at the sight of Edd instantly, "Well, ain't that a sight…"
Edd blushed, "Oh, hush.." He couldn't help but smile as well, "… It's about time for my nightly routine.."
"Don't forget the jacket, babe."
"… I'm wearing it already."
A soft laugh, "I know. I can see it. Don't slip." Kevin warned, watching the raven climb out onto the roof.
Edd settled in his usual place and hummed, "… I've yet to.. How long have you been aware as to this particular activity?"
"… About five months."
"Oh… And you… Never said anything." Edd wasn't sure why he felt upset by that. Kevin just laughed, "… Well, it was summer to start with… And besides.. It's your choice what ya do with yerself. If smoking helps you do what you gotta do, then you smoke. Besides, it's… Kinda sexy on ya, dork."
Edd sputtered, nearly dropping his phone, cigarette and his lighter, "K-Kevin!" He admonished, only to let out a soft whine as Kevin laughed, "Oh, man! I can see you blushin' from here!! Damn, babe, you're too goddamn cute..!" He cackled, leaning out his window and winking at the raven. Edd stuck his tongue out at the redhead, well aware of the maturity level in the act, but not one to care just then.
Kevin gave a soft grunt, "I really hope that's a promise."
Edd did drop his lighter at that, and the blue plastic encasement skittered down the roof and off into the snow bank below, leaving him without a flame. "… Oh, now look what you made me do."
"What?"
"I've lost my lighter, thank you very much."
"Ohh, sassy. Give me a minute, babe." With that, Kevin disappeared from the window. Edd tilted his head in curiousity as he watched the other house, frowning. Kevin appeared at the door, darting down and shuffling across the street, moving into Edd's snow covered yard and making his way across. Edd blinked, watching the redhead and grunting, hanging up the call and calling down, "Kevin, what are you doing?"
He gasped as the redhead appeared, having climbed the trellis with Edd's lighter in his teeth. He sat beside the other, wiped the lighter off on his shirt and grinned as he handed it to the raven, "Being your knight in shining armour, babe."
Edd blushed brightly, eyeing the jock, "… Just bare in mind, I'm no damsel in distress." He prodded his side, only to blush and smile as Kevin's arm slid around his shoulders, drawing him in close to his natural warmth.
"Definitely not, Double Dee. But you're really cute." He grinned, before leaning in and kissing the raven before he could respond, stealing his words, his breath and his heart away.
"… I like you, too, Kevin." He finally admitted when the kiss ended. Kevin beamed, kissing the raven again, "I'd hope so. Else I totally made a jackass outta myself today for no reason." He laughed, holding the raven closer as Edd lit his cigarette. Smoking alone was fine… But this? Wrapped in Kevin's Letterman and his arms while able to relax and smoke..? It was definitely so much better than anything else…
He could get use to this.
E(n)d.