Chapter 1

Such insolence from them! honestly, if I had half a mind I would leave this trio and make a living just being a surgeon! Eddy, Ed and myself have just gotten back from a rather difficult yet failed mission. We were ordered by the organization to wipe out a unsuspecting realtor who has a underground prostitution ring. The target, Ryan Mathers, has been doing this for several years and his capture by other authorities were thwarted by them being killed off or abducted. Well, I thought that it was odd for the organization to ask my happy little trio to take care of this, we always screw something up...but we did it anyway because Eddy saw the reward.

I walk back into the apartment flat that I rent. I slide the key into its respective hole and turned it. With a click and a shove, I opened the door to a dark room. I search the left side of the wall for the light switch. It took a minute but I eventually found it. The bright light illuminated the living room showing my neat red, white and black furniture.

Edd: Now to change out of these filthy clothes.

The clothes were beyond filthy. I was covered in soot and blood, blood of which was mine. I looked at my left arm that was still oozing blood through a small puncture in my arm. It hut like hell and I wat to close it up before I take a well needed shower.

I close the door behind me a put my hat on the coat rack. I proceeded to the bathroom as i took off my once white suit jacket. My button up shirt was completely soaked through with blood. Filth, filthy, filthy! It strange how the excruciating pain of this puncture wound is the least of my worries. By the time i turned on the bathroom light the phone rang. I looked back in the living room at the white phone next to my medical books on the coffee table.

Reluctantly I grab the phone on the third ring.

Edd: Dr. Vincent residence.

I say into the phone trying not to sound impatient,

Kevin: Hey Double-Dweeb, how's your arm doing?

That sullen, masculine voice, I could never forget it.

Edd: Ranger K, why may I ask, are you calling my home at this time of night?

I asked, letting my impatient voice show.

Kevin: Can you stop calling by my code name? We're off duty. I wanted to see how you were doing after your mission today.

Edd: Why do you care about that? It's trivial to any matter that could benefit you.

Its true, anything me and the other two screw up goes back to the organization, whether it's the reward money or cost for the damages we've caused.

Kevin: I don't care about the benefits you dolt, I care about you and how you're gonna go through the night sleeping on your right side which you hate.

Wait, how does he know that I hate sleeping on my right side?! Not even Ed nor Eddy know this...Of course, he's in my house. I cradle the phone between my cheek and my shoulder as I unbuttoned my shirt.

Edd: My body aches all over, Ed pinned me so hard to the ground when we were ambushed...

I could hear him holding a growl in.

Edd: Eddy made me try on so many stripper outfits so I could blend in with the other male prostitutes...

Kevin: THERE WERE NO OTHER MALE PROSTITUTES!

His voice echoed, I coud hear him from the phone and from somewhere in the apartment.

Edd: Come out from your hiding place Ranger K!

I called out to the hiding assassin. I heard him let out a huff and hang up his cell phone. I listened carefully for any movement in my flat for the cork soles of his shoes.

Edd: Why are you here demonstrating several criminal acts?

I asked as he walked out of the kitchen across the room.

The bright light from the living room shined on his white, clean, pants and red shirt. He was still wearing his black mask and red hat.

Edd: It's ungentle man like to wear hats indoors.

I said motioning towards it.

Kevin: Whose it hurting, dork?

He's so rude, why can't he just call me by my name? I take off the rest of my shirt and throw it in the hamper as i walk to the bathroom. Kevin is close behind.

Kevin: That wound looks pretty serious.

Edd: It is. we ran into The Dollies on our mission and jimmy got me with one of his weapons.

I said turning on the hot water.

Kevin: Is there anything i can do to help?

he asked as he took his mask off and threw his hat back in the living room. no doubt it landed on top of the phone.

Edd: I think I'm capable of directing medical attention to myself, by myself. so no thank you.

I said harshly.

Kevin: I don't take no for an answer, double dee.

This was unacceptable! He only calls me by my nickname when he get serious. The next thing I knew my body was pressed against the sink. He grabbed my right arm that was injured and raised it above me head. I yelped in pain as I felt my blood gush out of my arm. His other hand was on my hip pulling my rear into his pelvis.

Kevin: You might want to reconsider your answer.

He whispered in my ear.

Edd: Please, Ranger, let go...

I pleaded with him for the release of my arm but he held it higher practically lifting me off the ground.

Kevin: take off all your clothes so I can see were the dolls touched you.

I had o choice but to comply with him, I was the weakest member of the group so trying to overpower him was out of the question. I nodded and he put my arm down. He opened the cabinet and pulled out the necessary items to be used on my injury. He sat me down on the edge of the bath tub and lifted my arm.

Kevin: You should be more careful when fighting Jimmy and Sarah...

He said dryly.

Kevin: Do you need me to teach you how to fight properly?

Why is he asking me this? He looked at my arm once more and then looked over at the first aid kit.

Edd: No I don't, I don't like fighting Ranger K, I'm a pacifist.

I watched him as he pulled out the peroxide and anti bacterial ointment. This is going to sting very badly. He sat behind me and pulled me back into his chest. We both had one leg in the tub. He tied his mask around both our torsos, I don't know why he did this. He took my left hand and sat it on his thigh while he took my other hand and extended it over the tub.

Kevin: This is going to sting a bit.

He said lowly in my ear.

Edd: Is that why my hand is on your thigh?

Kevin: And also why I have this...

He said poking my side at his mask.

Kevin: This is for something else.

He said.

I narrowed my eyes at him as i looked over my shoulder. He had this smug look on his face as he poured the peroxide on my arm. I yelped as the clear liquid dripped on my arm. He poured the entire bottle on to the wound. I tried to pull away from him but his mask was preventing my escape. This is why he tied this around us, that's ingenious. With a furious might, I tried to fold my arm to suppress the stinging pain. I dug my ails into his thigh trying to direct some of the pain someplace else, how fruitless that was. However, Kevin held my arm open with his own power. He threw the bottle behind him, and from what I heard it was successful with its destination.

After a while of the both of us sitting there, the pain subsided and Kevin wrapped my arm up. He was unexpectedly gentle.

Edd: Tell me the reason for being here.

I commanded as he untied his mask from our torso.

Kevin: What? I can't see a coworker and help attend to his injuries?

He asked followed by a low chuckle.

Edd: I question why it is that you would do that when you constantly hassle and poke fun at me and my partners.

Kevin: Well with the way you guys fight with no plan set, can you blame me?

I stood and walked out of the bathroom and into the kitchen. Kevin slowly followed.

Edd: Can you please refrain from pursuing me in my own flat?

Kevin: Not really-

Kevin's cell phone rang in his pocket, a very techno-up beat tune that disgusted me. seeing him look at the caller ID and then shrugging it off showed that was could have less interest in whoever was calling him. Great, more attention for me. He sat at the blue marble counter and grabbed a green apple. He bit right into it without hesitation.

Kevin: Are you about to cook something Double Dweeb?

I huffed loudly at his inquisition, but only to be met with his low chuckling.

Edd: As a matter of fact, I am. Even though your presence here is unwanted, I am inclined to ask if you would like to join me for supper.

Kevin: I'd love to Double Dork.

He said through bites of the eprevesant granny smith apple. I pulled out buttered steak from the refrigerator that I pulled out this morning. It was un thawed and very wet. I opened the plastic packing and placed it on the counter. I went over to the sink and thoroughly washed my hands. As I did, I could feel Kevin's eyes boring into the side of my body. I don't understand why he always pays his attention and concern towards me when it could be best served someplace else. There were several occasions were we were either joined forces or our paths overlapped, he always got me alone or helped me specifically when I was caught in a jam. Even during meetings at HQ he would sit behind me and throw notes or nudge my bottom with his foot.

Edd: If your going to be joining me for dinner why don't you relax in the living room?

I suggested seeing as thought that watching me prepare supper was a bore.

Kevin: Why, im already relaxed right here.

he said putting his dirty, filthy, feet up on the counter.

Kevin: Plus i like seeing you working at something other than fighting, even though seeing you fight for the first time would be a very wonderful sight.

Edd: Suit yourself.

I have the feeling he's toying with me. Dam his feet!

Edd: Ranger, please refrain from putting your feet on my counter, that's highly unsanitary.

Kevin: On one condition...

This guy the epidemy of ultimatums. I dried my hands off on the towel o the stove door handle. It had the words "Hands" embroidered on the bottom showing its use. I sat it back and walked over to Kevin who was deviously smirking at me while his eyes were glued to mine. I stood in front of him staring him down with aggravation.

Edd: An ultimatum Ranger K?

Kevin: Yes, but you get the extra special ultimatum.

Edd: What makes this one so special?

I asked because most of his other ultimatums had to do with my group doing something dangerous, idiotic, and vulgar. Sometimes it was to appease his needs, others were for the sake of the organization. I stared him down as he took another bite of the emerald apple.

Edd: Don't you dare even talk with your mouth full, that's disgusting and poor manners.

I stated proudly. He did as told and swallowed the chunk he's bitten. he sat the apple on a napkin and stood. Once again his thin but masculine physique towered over me and my even thinner frame. I am somewhat quite intimidated by this but only some of that showed on my face. he closed the space between us, pressing his chest to mine. I kept eye contact with him but didn't lift my head to give him my full attention.

Kevin: Let me stay here for a year, with you, as your lover.

I'll try to make updated chapters every couple of days or so, o promises. I hope you guys like reading this there is more to come, i do not ow these characters nor their situation.

For this AU all dedication goes to C2ndy 2c1d!