Rational Trust and Redamancy

A/N: Hello! I kind of stumbled upon Kevedd while looking through the EEnE tag on tumblr, and let me tell you, I was hooked pretty freaking fast…

I found great fics and art, but I noticed a lot of fics took place in high school, and I wanted to explore the relationship past that point in life for them. I hadn't found one yet, so I thought I'd give it a go!

Some quick warnings: established relationship, angst, infidelity, arguments, some time jumps (nothing too confusing, trust me), and angst.

Disclaimer: No I don't have anything to do with Edd, Ed and Eddy, I just write fic.

So… I hope you enjoy!

Prologue

-March 2016-

Kevin is not an irrational guy, contrary to popular belief. Yes, obviously he can be a bit rough around the edges and his temper flares big, especially when he's aggravated. But is Kevin irrational? Not in the slightest. He always has reasons, sane thoughts and rational motive to everything he does.

Looking back on his eventful past, it was completely justified when he beat Eddy senseless for almost totaling his bike with one of his stupid scams all those years ago. He had his reason for trashing the gym when he found out he had to quit football until his math grade went back up. And when Rolf put a huge bald spot on his head that one time he wanted to be a barber after watching Don't Mess with the Zohan? Well, that's what he gets for trusting Rolf with scissors. But the black eye Kevin gave as payment was expected.

Now, however, as Kevin stares up at an unfamiliar ceiling in an empty, cold bed, he realizes with a hard heart that he can't think of a single rational reason as to why he's in this present situation.

-14 months prior-

-January 2015-

"Double D!" Kevin shouts as he rushes excitedly from the kitchen to the door of their small apartment, "Hurry up and c'mere will ya? I got something to tell ya!"

In the doorway, startled by how fast and loud Kevin is, Double D nearly drops his books and tumbler as he enters, his satchel's strap slipping from his shoulder. "Good Lord, Kevin!"

"Yeah, sorry, sorry." Kevin replies rapidly, before giving him a quick peck on the mouth to say hello. He's really not sorry at all. Kevin has been waiting all afternoon, hardly able to be still for a moment, to tell Edd about his promotion at Sports Illustrated. It's kind of a huge deal for them, especially Kevin, who has been pining for something like this to happen since he started working there.

Edd walks the short distance to the kitchen, placing the items from his classes on the table and his satchel on a chair before he turns around. He's both intrigued and amused at how adorable his boyfriend looks. Kevin's practically bouncing; his smile wide and eyes energized as he follows behind Edd. He smiles at his red head before asking, "May I ask what's gotten you so excited?" He doesn't think Kevin's smile could get any wider, but apparently, it can.

"Double D, babe, I'm getting a promotion!"

"Pardon me?"

"A promotion! I'm getting my own column in the magazine!"

And before Edd can even properly congratulate him, Kevin pulls him into his arms and spins him before kissing him firmly. And…oh, Edd can't help but close his eyes, wrap his arms around Kevin's neck and push forward, especially with a kiss like this. Kevin has a special way of pulling him in and leaving him wanting more.

But when they finally do pull back, breathless and flushed, Edd simply leans his forehead against Kevin's and cradles his face.

"Congratulations, Kevin. That is magnificent news." He says affectionately.

Kevin just grins back, "Magnificent? Are you kidding? This is fucking Sports Illustrated, the most popular sports magazine in the whole goddamn world! It's way more than magnificent. It's-it's…It's fucking awesome. It'll change our lives, Double D. And this is just the beginning."

Double D just closes his eyes; their heads still pressed together, hums in approval and says, "I'm so proud of you, Kevin."And suddenly Kevin is pulling him. When he opens his eyes and sees they're heading towards the bedroom. Kevin has a lustful look in his eyes and a mischievous smirk spreading across his face.

"Well then, dork, I think we should celebrate."

They lay together afterwards, sated and lazy, with Edd resting against Kevin under the sheets. With both their hats long gone in the heat of the moment, Kevin runs his hand through Double D's hair. Edd's been listening quietly to Kevin talk endlessly about the column.

For the most part, Double D doesn't give the details of the column too much thought. It could have made them millionaires, and he still wouldn't care. He's just happy that Kevin is happy. In moments like this, Edd thinks that is all he'll ever want.

Of course, it hadn't always been that way. He thinks back to their childhood, years and years ago, when life merely consisted of scams, jawbreakers and crazy stories with their friends. He finds it amusing that just years ago Ed, Eddy and himself would run out of fear of Kevin, and now, coming home to him curled up on the couch working is one of the highest points of day for him.

He supposes that life just has a funny way of working out. Never in a million years would he have hypothesized that this is what his life would turn out to be. At just 23 years old, little 'sockhead' Double D from the cul-de-sac is now about to graduate with honors from one of the most exclusive and privileged colleges in the country and he is living with Kevin, his childhood bully turned wonderful, loving boyfriend. And although, yes, they could use a little more money to pay the rent and bills, he would not dare complain.

"…and the money, Double D! We could wipe our asses with all the extra cash we'll have around here!" Kevin exclaims, breaking Edd of his reverie. Edd gives a resigned sigh, another ruined moment. "Honestly, Kevin, must you be so crude?"

Kevin just chuckles and pulls him closer. Edd doesn't think he'll ever learn.

A/N: So this is the end of the first chapter. No angst in this chapter, but it's important for build up in the future.

And just so you know, I'm relatively new to writing, so I don't know how fast I can get these chapters out. I wrote this in one night, so hopefully I can update chapters within a few days of each other… and I don't have a beta, so if anyone wants to volunteer for that, use my tumblr to contact me, please!

Please review so I know if you like what I have so far and what you'd like to see improve, and if you have any questions please let me know on my tumblr.

See you soon, I hope!