A/N:

Hello! So this is my first fic I've written and posted here. This fic is inspired by a song by one of my favorite bands, The Summer Set, on their newest album called Stories for Monday. The song is obviously called Jean Jacket. Go give it a listen! This is originally planned to be a one shot, in a series of one shots, but depending on feedback and how I feel I might come back to this and make it a chapter fic. I'm currently working on my first chapter fic and will be posting it here soon! Any questions, comments, and concerns please don't hesitate to leave a review or send me a message. Follow me on tumblr (same username) for updates and sneak peeks! Thank you! Hope you enjoy!

It was senior year when Kevin and Edd became close. They had a lot of classes together, almost all AP; Kevin was smarter than he let on. They shared their first class, AP Chemistry, and were assigned as lab partners for the entirety of the year. Their class was rather small, only 12 students total, as not many dared to take the rigorous course. It was there that their friendship blossomed.

They hadn't been enemies or anything; in all honesty, Kevin hadn't bothered with the Eds, or most of the cul-de-sac, since junior high school. He put aside his bullying days his freshmen year, deciding it was time for him to put his head on straight and take school seriously. Ever since his dad passed away in middle school, Kevin started to tease and bully the Eds and anyone else that got in his way in order to cope with his dad's passing. He knew he needed to do better once he got into high school, though, because his future depended on it. His mom couldn't afford to send him to college, so he needed to help make it more affordable. The only things his dad left behind after he died were his motorcycle, and his old jean jacket, something that the man was never seen without. He specifically asked that those things be left to Kevin for him to 'remember his old man' by. The last night Kevin ever saw him alive, his dad told him that he needed to take care of his mom. Despite this, he didn't quite understand what his dad meant until certain issues, such as money and college, showed him he was going to have to grow up a little faster than most other kids his age. College was going to be expensive if he didn't manage to get some sort of scholarship, so Kevin pushed himself to study harder, forcing himself into every sport his schedule would allow, and making him put aside his petty bullying. He became a new man at age of 15; it only took him 4 years after his dad had passed for him to realize this is what he had to do if he wanted to help his mom.

From there on out, Kevin focused on his future. He didn't party with his teammates; he thought parties to be a waste of time that could be spent better studying. The redhead didn't even have a girlfriend for the entirety of his high school years. However, he still attended all the school dances, but only because Nazz insisted that it was his duty as the school's star athlete, and because she was still his best friend after all these years. If it wasn't for her, he would never have gone. They both even shared the same mindset about school, especially since Nazz lost her mom at a young age. Kevin trusted her, and he knew she would not push him into anything he didn't want to do. They were basically like brother and sister by the time they got to high school, and if it weren't for Nazz, easy-going as she was, Kevin would have probably spent what little free time he had left locked up in his room, reading books or doing homework. She made him go out and live, and he thanked her for that. She always told him he was too serious for his own good and he needed to loosen up at least a bit, even if it was only the two of them hanging out together.

Nazz was the only person Kevin ever cared about, and that was enough for him. He figured that they would be life-long friends, and Nazz was worth all the time they spent together. He didn't want to deal with all the emotions that came with broken friendships after everyone went off to college, so Kevin kept everyone else at a distance. That was until he shared most of his classes with the smartest of the Eds.

The lab partnership in AP Chem was just the right catalyst for deeper feelings to take root. They spent so many late nights working on projects and studying together; Kevin found that Edd was very easy to work with. More often than not, he realized, he actually looked forward to going to Double D's house after practice, just to work on homework or whatever project their AP teachers sprung on them. It wasn't until about 2 months into the school year that Kevin could finally admit to himself he really enjoyed Edd's company. Before then, he had not realized just how lonely he had been, studying by himself. Come January, he confessed this to Edd, and in turn, Edd said he felt the same, and that he was glad he had Kevin to keep him company.

After that mutual confession, the boys became completely inseparable. They found they had a lot in common, and what few things they didn't share, the other was always interested in learning about it, which both broadened their horizons as well as expanding their knowledge and appreciation of one another. By the time graduation came around, Kevin finally came to terms with his feelings. He realized he had fallen for the brainiac and that he couldn't let himself leave for school, despite the fact his college of choice was just an hour and a half away, without at least telling Double D how he felt about him. Kevin was going to go against everything he did throughout high school, all on the slim chance that Edd might feel the same. But he had to take the risk, he just had to know. Well, technically, he wasn't breaking any of his rules; high school was officially over for him. Nonetheless, Kevin knew he only had this one last summer to act, before everyone left.

It was two weeks into their final summer before Kevin finally worked up the courage to tell Edd how he felt about him. He marched up to his door one cool June evening, just before sunset. He wore his favorite, tight blue jeans that fit him so perfectly, it was like they were made for the redhead. He also wore his black chucks, and a snug, lime green t-shirt. Lastly was his dad's old, worn jean jacket, and his signature red hat he was never seen without. Kevin decided he was going to ask Edd to go for a ride with him on his dad's old bike, so he could take him up to a hill near the dump that oversaw the whole town. Kevin was aware of Double D's fondness for stargazing, and he was going to use that to his advantage. By taking Edd to the best view in town, he hoped it would help him to show his true feelings for the smaller boy. Kevin took in one last breath, and knocked. Not 5 seconds later, Double D answered the door, to be greeted by a slightly flushed Kevin.

"Greetings, Kevin! To what do I owe the pleasure of your presence on this fine evening?" Edd said, smiling that absolutely adorable gapped-tooth smile that Kevin had fallen head-over-heels for not all that long ago.

"Uh, hey, I was w-wondering if maybe, if you weren't busy or anything, you would wanna go for a ride with me?" Kevin said, motioning toward the motorcycle parked behind him in the driveway. He quickly added, "Only if you want to, though." Kevin, now slightly more embarrassed by his nervousness, rubbed the back of his neck with the hand that wasn't holding his hat.

Edd's eyes widened at the sudden request, and he blushed, "Of course, Kevin; it seems like a lovely evening for a ride! L-let me just get changed into something more appropriate for this outing." Edd appeared to already be dressed for bed, sporting a pair of blue basketball shorts and a grey tank top. And he smiled, that perfect smile that always made Kevin's heart melt.

"Choice!" Was all Kevin could get his mouth to say.

Edd left the doorway, leaving the door open behind him. Kevin heard him run upstairs, rummaging around a bit before running back down the stairs a few minutes later. He was now dressed in a pair of chucks like Kevin's, a pair of blue jeans with the left knee worn out, and a red, long-sleeved v-neck shirt that put his perfectly protruding collar bone on display. Kevin swallow nervously when he noticed it. Lastly, his black beanie sat fittingly upon his head. Kevin couldn't help but admire how breathtaking this boy looked. The redhead damned everything to hell if he couldn't make this boy his.

"Okay, I'm ready when you are," Edd said, pulling the door shut behind him. He then proceeded to ask, "So Kevin, where are we going tonight?"

Edd took the spare helmet Kevin handed to him. He knew Double D wasn't nervous, or so he hoped; Edd had been on his motorcycle a few times before, but never after dark. It had always been in broad daylight when he had ridden with him.

Kevin hopped on the bike and turned around, just enough to pat the seat behind him as he spoke, "It's a surprise, dork." He added a wink for extra effect.

Edd shook his head with a smile at the sound of the old insult, now said with affection, as he got on the seat just behind Kevin. Double D tried, and failed, to cover the giggle that escaped from his lips.

With Edd on the bike, his arms wrapped securely around Kevin's waist, Kevin kicked up the kickstand, bringing the engine roaring to life. Kevin loved when Edd rode with him, and though it had only happened a few times, it always felt so intimate. It was completely unlike when anyone else rode with him. Kevin was determined to make this night memorable, even if Double D rejected him. He would look back at this moment proudly, remembering that he was capable of planning something thoughtful and romantic, even if it would all turn out to be for naught. Kevin didn't want any regrets to come out of this evening. It was now or never, he thought, and it was high time he manned up and told this boy that he loved him.

Yes, love. Kevin knew his feelings were far beyond a simple crush. He never wanted Edd to leave his life, he was sure of this. He acknowledged that maybe it wasn't romantic love just yet, but he knew he loved Edd enough so that he genuinely cared about his well being, and who he was as a person. He recognized and accepted the difference between those loves, and he knew he wasn't ready to say those three little words to Double D yet. He thought if he did, Edd would likely take Kevin to mean the more romantic definition behind those words, and he knew he had to wait for when the time came that it was right before he said them; he didn't want to scare Edd away.

Kevin was doubly aware that he wanted Edd in a sexual way. He couldn't quite place his finger on what exactly it was about the brainiac that turned him on. There was his absolutely adorkable gapped-tooth smile that did things to the redhead that he didn't quite understand yet. Then, his inky black tangled locks that Kevin only got glances of in the locker room when they changed for PE, that reminded him strongly of someone who just sat up after sex. There was his perfectly pale skin, his bright blue eyes that reflected the depths of oceans, even his perfectly round, bubbly ass…he could go on and on. He couldn't help but stare at him whenever he had the chance. Kevin knew he had to do this right if he truly wanted to prove to Double D that he was serious about this.

Kevin turned off of the busy street and onto a dirt frontage road that led towards the dump. It would eventually turn into the rocky trail that led up to the hill that was his destination. Edd's gripped tightened around Kevin's waist as he made the last turn onto the gravel trail. It took all of Kevin's self control not to stop the bike right there and kiss Edd's stupid face silly, claiming him as his own.

Kevin pulled up to the top of the hill next to a big oak tree. He cut the engine, leaning his motorcycle to one side to rest on the kickstand. He waited for Double D to climb off before he swung his leg over to join him. Kevin simply stared as Edd took off the helmet, shaking the hair that stuck out from under his beanie as the sun set in the background. Kevin was mesmerized. He didn't even realize he was staring until he heard the smaller boy clear his throat and waved his hand at an attempt to get his attention. Kevin looked up to meet Edd's gaze.

"Sorry," he chuckled softly, "I just kinda spaced out there for a second," Kevin said as he went to take off his own helmet.

"Kevin, what are we doing way up here?" Edd said with a shy smile, handing the helmet he'd been wearing over to Kevin.

The redhead turned around, back toward his motorcycle, placing both helmets on the bike as he reached for the saddle bag. He retrieved an old quilt, folding it over his forearm. He motioned toward a spot right at the center of the very top of the hill, and said, with that charming smile of his, "I thought we could watch the sunset and maybe watch the stars come out tonight."

Edd smiled that smile again, and Kevin wondered if Edd knew what that smile did to him, "That sounds lovely, Kevin."

Kevin shook out the old blanket as he laid it down on the grass before them. Edd went to sit down, when Kevin suddenly stopped him, "Wait!" He blurted out, startling the poor boy, "I ,uh, sorry, didn't mean to make you jump. There's, uh, something I need to say first," Kevin said as he removed his hat from his head, running his fingers through his red hair, his hand sliding down to rub at the base of his neck, like he always did when he was nervous.

Edd looked at him with those wide, inquisitive eyes. Ah, those endless blues Kevin swore he could swim in for days. How he hoped he would become the reason they shined so brightly each and every time he smiled. Edd stood there silently waiting for Kevin to continue.

Kevin cleared his throat, trying to prevent the blush that he knew was slowly creeping across his cheeks, "Look, uh, the thing is that I. . . I," Kevin paused trying to work his courage back up, "The thing is this. . . I like you, D. I really like you. I couldn't stand the thought of going away to school and maybe never seeing you again, and being stuck with these feelings and, a-and regret not telling you how I really feel. And how I feel is that I really like you, and I want you to be someone special for me, and me for you. That is, if you feel the same way I do."

The redhead looked down at his feet, releasing the breath he had been holding in. He inhaled deeply through his nose, before looking back up at the boy he just confessed his feelings to: this absolutely beautiful boy that he truly hoped wouldn't break his heart. God, he hoped with everything he had that Edd at least felt something. Kevin didn't think he could take it if Double D broke his heart right then and there. He proceeded to stare at those wide blue eyes, the same ones that made him weak in the knees whenever they met his own.

He watched as Double D opened his mouth to say something, then closed it, as he looked down at his feet. Kevin couldn't take it anymore and said softly, "Please, please…just say something. Anything. Please."

Edd looked up to meet Kevin's sparkling, emerald eyes. Edd's face was completely flushed as he spoke, "Kevin, I r-really don't know what to say. After all this time, I thought. . . I thought I was crazy to think, a-a-and hope, that we could ever be more than friends," Edd paused and swallowed, "that you of all people could harbor such feelings for me. Never, no, never in my wildest dreams had I believed that it could ever be possible, and for y-you to just unload this on me now, I. . . Frankly, I'm not quite sure what to do."

Kevin could feel tears start to well up in his eyes. He couldn't let Edd see him cry; not like this. He closed the distance between them in one step, and in one swift movement, pulled Double D into a tight embrace, both his arms wrapped snugly around the smaller boy's shoulders. He leaned his head down, burying his face into the crook of Double D's neck. Kevin shook as a sob began to escape his throat, when he pleaded into Edd's ear, voice breaking, "Just say yes, D. Just say you want me too. Please."

He could feel Double D give in to the embrace, nuzzling his face into Kevin's broad chest, followed by a warm, wet feeling seeping through his shirt. Edd brought his arms up next to his face, balling his hands up in Kevin's shirt. He sobbed loudly, hiccupping out, "K-K-Kevin! I want you too!"

Kevin immediately pulled Edd tighter against him, one hand slipping to the small of Edd's back. He could feel Edd push off his chest slightly as he brought one hand up to cup Kevin's cheek. He slowly slid his hand up to grip the back of Kevin's neck, pulling the jock's face down to meet his lips. It was perfect; it was everything Kevin could have ever hoped for. It was so sweet, so gentle, Edd's lips felt so soft against his. After only a few seconds, that felt more like minutes to him, Kevin pulled away. Edd's lips were slightly parted, revealing his adorable gap, eyes were still closed. He could see the dork's full eyelashes brush the tops of his cheeks, pink from blushing, and the visible tracks of tears running down them. Kevin decided right then, no matter what, he would never do anything to make Edd cry again. He grabbed Edd's face in his hands, tilting his own head slightly to the left, and he went in for a much deeper, second kiss. Kevin could feel him press into his lips even harder, standing on his tip toes to gain better access. Kevin parted his lips faintly and found his mouth already being tasted by Double D's tongue. He couldn't believe that Edd was being so forward, making the first move like this. Fireworks went off in Kevin's head; this was it, he thought, this was the boy he loved and wanted to be with for the rest of his life.

The kiss ended all too quickly, both boys panting to catch their breath. Edd reached up to wipe Kevin's wet cheeks, the hem of his sleeve pulled over his palm, and Kevin in turn wiped away Edd's with his thumbs. The redhead pressed their foreheads together, as they stood silently, breathing each other in for the next few minutes. Edd spoke first as they slowly pulled apart, arms still wrapped around one another's body, "You know, Kevin, I never had any idea that a kiss could feel like that." Edd smiled as wide as he could, blushing brighter as he looked into the redhead's green eyes.

It was Kevin's turn to speak, "Me neither D, me neither."

They spent their first evening together stargazing, cuddling, and sharing sweet, innocent kisses. Kevin was on cloud nine. He couldn't believe after several months of fighting with his own emotions, that finally, he had his brainiac. Even more astounding was the fact that his brainiac was more than happy to have him as his. And for the rest of the evening, Kevin didn't think about having to leave his home for school in three unpleasantly short months. He didn't think about how September would arrive sooner than either of them could stand.

When they got their fill of stargazing that night, Kevin kicked himself internally for not telling Double D to dress warmer. He knew it would get really cold on his bike this late at night. As such, he decided to give Edd his jean jacket to wear on the ride home, as the boy was already shivering subtly from the breeze that came over the hill. Kevin couldn't help but think his new boyfriend looked so damn cute in it, too. Edd would become the only person, other than himself, allowed to wear that sentimental jean jacket he cherished so.

As the 4th of July came around, the boys finally spoke those three words to one another, and made love for the first time at their spot on the hill, the glow of the fireworks show the only light around. They spent the whole night wrapped in nothing but a blanket, and Edd would insisted on only wearing Kevin's jean jacket as they basked in the sweat of their afterglow, whispering quiet 'I love you's' over and over again until the sun had risen the next morning. That same weekend, Kevin had finally fixed up Edd's dad's old corvette that had just been sitting in the garage collecting dust. They drove it out to the beach that same night, and swam in the lake naked together. Afterwards, they made love for a second time, in the back seat of the corvette. It was even better than the first. On the drive back, with the top down on the car, Edd began to feel cold, so he reached into the back seat for Kevin's jean jacket to wear. He fell asleep with his head resting in Kevin's lap before he even managed to reach the highway. When the redhead pulled into Double D's drive way that night, Edd woke up and begged for Kevin to stay. He pleaded for Kevin not to let him sleep alone that night, and for every night after that, Kevin would stay at Edd's or Edd would stay at Kevin's, with the jean jacket hung up on either boys' desk chair, as they undressed to make love.

Most of their summer destinations were reached in that old corvette, that broke down at some of the worst times (or the best times, when things got a bit steamy), or on Kevin's bike. They spent every Saturday at the lake, and went to their spot on the hill almost every night to end yet another perfect day. Edd would wear in the redhead's jean jacket as wrapped up warmly in each other's arms. Kevin's jacket was there for almost all their firsts, and unbeknownst to Kevin, all of their lasts.

The first Sunday in September, Kevin woke up in his bed alone for the first time in over 2 months. Something was wrong. He looked over to his alarm clock to see an envelope with his name written on it in Edd's perfect, cursive handwriting. He opened it carefully to reveal a letter that read:

Kevin,

I love you so much, but I'm afraid that this is goodbye. This summer was a gift that I didn't think anyone could ever be capable of giving me, and I am forever grateful for the love that you gave me. It's because of that, that I have to let you go. You deserve to be happy and you shouldn't be strung along for an agonizing long distance relationship that would only ruin the beautiful love we shared this summer. You should be free, Kevin, and I would only hold you back. This is so hard for me, letting you go, but I feel I must. I only ask one thing of you- be happy without me, Kevin.

I will love you always,

Edd

His heart dropped. He couldn't believe what he just read. It wasn't real; it couldn't be. He jumped out of bed, throwing on the first pair of pants he could find as he ran out the door. He didn't even care that he wasn't wearing shoes or a shirt. He ran to Edd's door and began to pound on it, yelling out Edd's name. He beat on the door so hard he feared he might put a hole in it, when he remembered the secret spare key hidden under a rock. He began to look around for the familiar rock, fumbling with the key in the knob before he finally got it open, calling out to Double D in the seemingly-abandoned house. He began checking all the rooms for his boyfriend, ending his desperate search in Edd's bedroom. It was completely empty, except for the bare bed and the desk. Kevin could see an old cork board hung up over Edd's desk, covered in tacks that once held maps and pictures of places Edd wanted to visit, and those that Kevin decided that they would go together. He turned around and saw that Edd's book shelves were barren, no books and no insects upon them any longer. Kevin looked back over to Edd's desk, when his eyes landed on the back of the rolling chair, where his jean jacket hung. Kevin reached for it and held it in his balled up fists. He brought it to his face; it still smelled like him. It still smelled like Edd, like his Double D.

Kevin cried. He yelled out, but no one was there to answer. He punched a hole in the wall above Edd's desk. His boyfriend was gone. The man Kevin wanted in his life forever, had left him.

All summer long, neither had brought up the subject of their college plans. It was a topic they avoided, but Kevin didn't realize until now that he had no idea where Edd was going to attend school. He absolutely hated himself for not asking. He knew Double D already knew where Kevin was going. Damnit, why didn't Edd at least mention it or something, he thought. This way Kevin would know, and he could be on his bike tonight to talk some sense into his brainiac. He didn't want to accept Edd's goodbye. Kevin had a sudden realization, and he ran out of Edd's house, closing the door behind as he ran back into his house. He went up to his room, grabbing his phone and quickly dialling Edd's number. He disconnected his phone. . . Kevin tried every form of contact he could think of to reach Double D. He sent countless emails to every account he knew Edd used, but they all sent back error messages in a matter of minutes, saying the email address was either incomplete or invalid. All social media pages Edd used were deactivated, or unable to be found.

If Kevin didn't think it was physically possible before, he did at that moment. Edd broke his heart, and he never saw it coming. His Edd made sure of that, too.

Kevin woke up to the beeping of his alarm clock. He always knew he was going to have a terrible day when he dreamt about Edd the night before, especially when he realized he was snuggling that old jean jacket. Yeah, that jacket he used to let him wear. His dreams were always about that amazing summer they shared that seemed to have taken place in a different lifetime. Often, Kevin wondered if he imagined it all, the only thing convincing him that it happened was that jacket. He had not seen Edd since the night before that horrendous morning, when his heart was broken to pieces by the only person he ever loved. Almost 8 years had passed, and Kevin's heart still ached. He would find himself mumbling under his breath, to no one but himself, "Where did you go, Edd?" As he held on to his jean jacket for dear life, like it could somehow bring Double D back to him.

It was just a few months short of 8 years when Kevin would see his Edd again.

So what'cha think? Should I continue? ;)

Thanks for reading! Please review!