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Matt took a deep breath as they plunged into the cold water. He felt Edd's arm slip away from him, causing him to panic. Something brushed by his leg. Matt clawed at the water, trying to break the surface, until a strong arm grabbed the back of his shirt.
Matt was pulled up, and thrown onto the shore. He began to cough as he sat up. A wet figure emerged from behind him and bent down.
"Matt! Matt are you alright!?" Edd's worried face looked down at him.
Matt gave Edd a weak thumbs up. Edd smiled and pulled him into a hug.
There was that wonderful feeling.
"I'm so sorry Matt." Edd sniffed, pulling Matt closer to him.
Was he... crying?
Matt reached up, and placed a hand on Edd's cheek. "You saved me." Matt began to laugh, pulling Edd down on top of him into another hug. "You saved me! I can't- I can't thank you enough!"
Edd began to giggle as well. "I-I was just doing my job." He admitted.
"But you did it very well." Matt sighed, smiling up at the knight.
Matt began to see a faint blush spread across Edd's face. He was about to grabbed Edd's shirt and pull him in, when Edd quickly stood up.
Matt frowned slightly and stood up. His wet hair flopped right in his face. He let out a small grumble.
Edd began to laugh, which only made Matt grumble even more. Matt pushed the wet hair out of his face and looked down. His clothes were soaked from head to toe and were caked with mud.
Edd looked even worse than he did.
"I can't go back through the palace looking like this." Matt sighed. "They'll never let me go out again if I do."
"I've got an idea!" Edd suddenly exclaimed, a lightbulb going off in his head.
"Well?"
"I'll take you to my room!" Edd replied, clapping excitedly.
"Your... room?" Matt asked questioningly.
"Yea! It's kinda like my house, I guess..?" Edd waved his hand dismissively. "Anyway, I've got some warm clothes there that you can change into."
Edd grabbed Matt's hand and excitedly lead him back to the palace. Matt carefully mapped out where the garden was, and stored it in the back of his mind. Maybe he'd surprise Edd there sometime.
Edd snuck Matt into the palace through a servant door, continuing on until they reached a small brown door.
"Home sweet home!" Edd said happily as he reached for his keys. He froze, his handing resting on his back pocket. Edd let out a loud growl and punch the wall next to him, leaving a sizable dent for such a small person.
"Edd..?"
Edd turned around to look at Matt, who was staring wide eyed at the hole he had just made.
"Heh... S-sorry about that..." Edd nervously laughed. "I, uh, lost my keys."
"Oh, that's no problem at all." Matt replied.
He reached up and dug around in his hair, before pulling out a bobby pin. It was a miracle that he still had one. Matt bent down next to the door and slid the pin in the lock. Edd just stared at him wide eyed.
The lock clicked and Matt swung opened the door.
"Where..?" Edd started, looking lost.
Matt shrugged as he shoved the pin in his pocket. "Sometimes it gets boring just hanging around the castle, so I taught myself how to lock pick. It really comes in handy sometimes."
Edd nodded excitedly. "Come on in!"
Matt followed after the small knight, shocked at how small the room was. A rickety bed was shoved in the corner, with a small desk across from it. There was a large trunk and a door opposite them that probably led to a bathroom.
"This is it?" Matt asked, looking down at Edd.
"Yep!" Edd pointed to the other door. "That's the bathroom. Feel free to go take a shower if you want, before changing."
Matt nodded. "I'll take you up on that offer. I feel disgusting."
Edd walked over to the trunk and rummaged around inside. He pulled out a clean white towel.
"Here you sir." Edd handed the towel to Matt. "Although there should be a few more in the bathroom..."
"Thanks Edd." Matt smiled, planting a small kiss on his cheek.
Edd's face turned bright red and the prince giggled. Matt ruffled Edd's hair and entered the bathroom, locking the door behind him.
Again, Matt was surprised at how tiny the bathroom was. It was smaller than his closet. Matt would have to do something about this.
He peeled off the wet clothes, throwing them aside, and hopped in the shower.
Ten minutes later, Matt got out feeling very refreshed. He wrapped a towel around himself and dried his hair with another.
Matt opened the bathroom door and walked out to find Edd sitting in his bed, already changed.
"Oh-!" Edd froze, his mouth hanging open slightly as he stared at Matt.
Matt smiled as Edd began to get up from the bed, trying to his his red face from Matt.
"Is something wrong Edd?" Matt asked, a tiny smirk on his face as he stepped in front of him.
"N-no Matt!" Edd stuttered, pushing past him. "I'm p-perfectly fine."
Edd pulled out some clothes from his trunk and shoved them into the prince's arms. He walked over to his bed and face planted into it.
Matt couldn't stop himself from laughing. He was satisfied with his revenge.
"Thank you Edd." Matt said sweetly.
All he got in return was a mumbled response. Matt smiled as he pulled Edd's shirt over his head. It was a little bit short, but pretty baggy on him.
He put on the pants Edd had given him and sighed as he stood up.
"D-don't forget the jacket." Edd mumbled, still laying face down on his bed.
Matt looked around, before spotting a large green jacket hanging on the wall. He grabbed it, and threw it on.
Surprisingly, it fit him perfectly.
And it smelled wonderful.
Matt buried his face in the material. It reminded him of Edd.
"I, uh, like wearing big jackets." Edd said nervously, causing Matt to look up. "They're great to snuggle up in and- Uh, I'm getting off track aren't I? I just thought that you might like it and that it might fit you."
"It's wonderful Edd." Matt sighed, twirling around.
"I'm glad you like it." Edd smiled widely. "Now come on, let's get you back."
Matt nodded and allowed Edd to take his hand and guide him through the palace. Even though he knew the way, it was still comforting to have Edd lead him.
It made him feel... safe.