Title: Without Harm
Author: kiraloverless
Account: u/6023476/k…
Fandom: Ed, Edd, 'n Eddy
Musical Recommendation: watch?v=8Z5EjAmZS1o Yiruma's Greatest Piano Hits
Setting: Hotel/ Apartments
Pairing: Kevin/Edd (lil bit of Nat x Rave)
Genre: Hurt/comfort, some smexy in later chapters.
Rating: M
Chapters: 15
Type of Work: Multi Chapter story
Status: Incomplete
Warnings: Gay sex, angst,
Disclaimer: I don't own Edd n Eddy belongs to cartoon network and Danny Antonucci, Rave belongs to kirakurryart, Nat belongs to c2ndyac1d

Chapter 1

Working at a hotel Kevin bumps into a young lady by accident, tumbling on the ground he helps her up again but cannot mouth an apology. It's not his fault for thinking the person to be female. Pale slender hands gripped at his wrist, slender lips spoke words to him he thought were very adorable. "Are you hurt? I'm so sorry, I tripped on the steps .. I hope nothing is broken".

After a while Kevin responded "You're beautiful"

They both stood there, a little stunned.. quietly avoiding eye contact.
"...well.. thank you..." He was blushing as well as folding his hands at his chest away from the stranger's touch.

"What kind of hotel is this? Don't just stand there, get out of the way you idiot" The harsh voice came form a man who was short but seamed menacing. Pulling up the slender frame who seamed much taller in comparison.

"You ok?" The shortest demanded.
"Yes, Eddy. I'm just fine, thank you." quietly, his eyes never leaving the red head.

"I'm sorry sir, Was just making sure the young lad was alright"

"By staring like a useless ape? Just back off ok. Ed grab the bags and get upstairs" He said yanking the suitcase from Kevin's hands ushering the slender figure to the elevators.

"Sure thing Eddy!"

Another member called out already catching up to them with a suite case in each hand. Kevin's eyes followed finding their way back to the calming blue of the pale slender man huddled protectively between the Short cranky man's arms, referred to as Eddy. Dusting himself off and reassembling the bags onto the cart he watched as the three men talked. Noticing that the bags he was taking upstairs also belonged to the same room number. He mumbled to himself "This is going to be awkward."

Joining them at the elevators The blue eyed beauty gazed with longing eyes at him. It was almost as though he was silently pleading with Kevin.

The elevator doors opened allowing the people to step out first, they stepped in with the Cart separating him from the trio with a small window between two bags to see the pale one. He was fair skinned, with a bruise of some sort on his neck. It was a ...hickey? His heart sank slightly. What had he been hoping for?

The bell rang out, the doors opened as they stepped out. "Follow me, your room is down the hall to the left and three doors from the right.." "Ow...Oh my that's rather painful.." Behind him the pale man had all but collapsed in the hallway, but was picked up by the tallest of them. "It's ok double D, I gotchya buddy"

It wasn't too long before they had stumbled into the sun bright room. "This is your master suite, two bedrooms, kingsized beds, two bathrooms and a living room with a small kitchen, the Tv guides and remote controls are underneath the receivers .."
"Yeah yeah, we practically live in hotels we know the drills"
"Eddy please. You'll have to excuse him, it's been a long trip and I'm sure he'll feel better once he gets some food into his system." Attempting to stand on his feet, he cringed at the pain. It looked as though it was from his ankle.
Not a moment later a bag of ice was placed on it as the person helping him was Eddy, pushing him back onto the sofa.

"Is there anything else you need? I can have someone take a look at that for you" Kevin offered stepping closer to inspect the injury.

"That's far enough, but he'll be just fine, you've done enough."
"Eddy stop it, Actually there is something you could do, we are expecting a woman and child to be joining us later tonight, you be so kind as to bring them up?"
"But double d Sarah doesn't know where we are!" The tallest called out from the second bedroom, with an amount of dollars in his hand, giving it to the bell hop. They all sighed in unison.

"Perhaps I could send for a cab to pick up your joining party?" Kevin offered
"No. ... I'm afraid that won't do, Eddy you and Ed will have to go fetch her at the airport. We will require a wake up call at seven thirty sharp." He addressed to the bell hop. As he was led out Kevin glanced back and offered "If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask" After closing the door, He stood with a hand to his chest.

Standing in the hall for a moment he collected his thoughts.

'What the hell' thinking to himself.

'I think .. I really like that guy'

Just before he was about to leave the door opened leading him to fall backwards slightly. "Oh goodness... I'm sorry, Sir. Lucky to find you here. would you please have these dry cleaned?"

"Of course, And .. It's Kevin.. by the way." shyly Kevin offered his name to the stranger, hoping he might do the same.

Slowly but surly with a gentle smile a hand extended to shake his own. "Eddward, spelled double d"

"Pleasure meet'n ya" Kevin smiled brightly.

After a moment of silence A gruff throat clearing interrupted them from behind Eddward.

"Um well, I'll take care of these then." Kevin took the articles of clothing from Eddward's slender hands.

"Yes... And one more thing.. "

" Yes.. "

"Would you.. Would it be a bother to Personally make the wakeup call by knocking to make sure we actually get up?"

"Not at all.. Rest well"

As Kevin stepped away he could have sworn that he saw a gap toothed smile crack, just before the door closed again.

Eddward's POV:

A high pitched squeal could be herd as Eddward turned from the door biting his lip with a grin from ear to ear. "Oh my god. What a handsome fellow, and beautiful accent at that!" His ankle was throbbing in pain, but he was as giddy as a school girl. Looking back at his two friends Eddy rolled his eyes.

"Can you not make that face double d?"

"But Eddy double d is in looooove isn't it cute?"

"Shut up Ed, Double d is smart but his heart is stupid. Don't forget why we keep moving to a different hotel every three months. That creep is still following you."

"But Eddy. You can't blame me! I really thought he was a harmless fellow."

"He beat you double d! Don't be stupid, every time you fall for a guy some weird ass shit happens. Stop flirting with every guy you see"

The two tallest cast down their gaze to the ground.
"Yes.. I suppose you're right.. I'm sorry Eddy. I know you're looking out for my safety but please don't forget that I deserve a little love too."

Eddy sighed deeply. "Listen, guys will come and go, but I'm your friend.. I hate watching you do this"

"Ed, speak to him and tell him it's going to be fine"

The tallest Ed looked at him with soft sad eyes. "I'm sorry double d, but Eddy's right... I want you to be happy too, but we have to be very careful... because that jerk might find us and hurt you again. So please just listen to Eddy this time ok" he pleaded.

Eddward smiled softly in defeat, "Alright.. you win.. we should probably get some rest.."

Sure enough When Seven thirty had rolled around, Kevin came to knock on their door. He had hoped that Eddward would answer, but it was the short angry one of the bunch.

"Good evening, I've brought back your dry cleaning, and a message from a Thomson. Will you be needing anything else?"

"Yeah, stay the hell way from my friend, we don't need any trouble, shovel chin!" He and Ed were stepping out, closing the door behind them as they left.

Kevin frowned some. About the turn around to meet another room he bumped into the tallest Ed from before, he smiled and whispered softly. "You know double d is still waiting for that wakeup call."

Kevin's spirits lifted some. There was a chance to see the guy while the cranky dude was away. Knocking on the door again he was met with a soft groan from inside.

"Ed please remember to take your keys this time.. oh... um hello again"

"Hey, um This is your wake up call.. but since you're already awake.. I guess I'll go.." "Wait.. I was about to sit down for a cup of tea.. would you mind, would you like to ..join me..." "I.. can't I'm working right now...but how about after twenty minutes...my shift will be over..do you wanna..."
"Yes!"

"I was gonna say meet at the bar downstairs, but you're foot, is it feeling better?"

"Much...I'll meet you downstairs..."

" Ok then, ... yeah" A silent moment passed, as they smiled at each other.

After twenty minutes, Eddward made his way downstairs careful not to agitate his foot, and sat at the bar waiting for the handsome red head.

'Calm your self Eddward, there's no harm in having a friendly conversation. Eddy won't know... and you'll just go back upstairs like nothing happened.
oh ... goodness is he handsome'

Said red head strolled up to him never breaking their gaze.

"Well hello there, is this seat taken?" He was wearing a button down shirt with dark blue jeans, with two drinks in his hand.

"Well I was holding it for someone but you may join me if you like."

After nearly an hour and thirty minutes later, they had stopped talking when Eddward felt warmth over his hand. Finding it to be Kevin's he blushed and froze.

"Listen.. I really liked this..and you.. but... what's the deal with your friend.. I'm a little scared to be caught. Is he your boyfriend or something?"

"No, not at all. He... he's a good friend. He's just angry..and a little over protective."

Pulling away from the warm comforting touch he leaned into the chair.

"I've been .. in a bad breakup recently .. and keep falling for ill mannered men, I have a fault.. I fell for a man who was beating me and abusing me.. When Eddy found me... he helped me run away...and.. here we are." nearly on the verge of tears, Eddward fell silent.

Kevin gathered his courage, taking hold of his hands again and looking Eddward straight in the eyes.

"I just met you today. I don't know much about you really, but I've had such a good time with you and from what I can tell... is that you are a good person. Even though you've got a good friend to watch your back, I really hope I can get to know you. I really really like you... I hope it's not too creepy to say this now but... I'd never hurt you."

Eddward's heart was thumping so hard in his chest it had begun to slightly hurt. he had began crying without realizing and shaking. "Oh.. goodness I'm sorry I don't mean to be crying all of a sudden ... I'm just overwhelmed. Thank you.. Kevin, you're very kind"

Suddenly Kevin was standing beside him, only he was pulled up. "What did I say about staying away from him damn it!" came Eddy's angry voice.

Just as he looked up he was also yanked of his chair and pulled back into a strong hold. Looking back he realized it was Ed's arm. Kevin was on the ground holding his jaw.

"EDDY STOP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"

Kevin stood up stunned looking wide eyed at the blood on his hand from his lip. "Hey, what the fuck!" Kevin screamed. The trio had all but left him at the bar alone, "You stay away from him you hear, ass hole!" Eddy threatened again.

Clearly It was a misunderstanding, at first Kevin was enraged, but Eddward's tears must have led Eddy to think he was being harassed. The only way to settle this would be to talk to Eddy and Ed and explain to them that he was no threat. But first, he needed to tend to the cut on his lip and ache on his face.

The next morning Kevin made his way up to the three Ed's room, slightly flexing his jaw knocking on the was opened by a woman holding a small bag in her hands, "Who are you?" She asked.

"I need to talk to your friend, Eddy" "Ed, who's this?" she asked the tallest standing beside her, Ed stepped in her place, " It's ok Sarah, he's a friend"

Ed stepped outside and held the door closed to speak with Kevin.

"I wanted to explain that what ever you guys thought you saw, that wasn't true"

Ed groaned, scratching at the small orange goatee, Kevin could tell that the young lady and this Ed were siblings.

"Let's take a walk ai?

Listen...I noticed that you're Irish."

"Yeah, so are you. Was that your sister?"

"Yeah, She's staying with us, but she'll be leaving again in the mornin."

"Oh"

"Listen, Eddward really likes you. But what happened yesterday? I won't tolerate another guy to hurt him again" Ed handed him a cold beer can.

"Nothing, we were talking, he was telling me about what he had been through. When I told him I wouldn't ever do anything like that he cried...because ... I don't know.. I swear I meant no harm." Kevin tried to reason.

They sat on a few steps in the hall way, cracking open their beer cans.
They sat quietly for a few agonizing minutes before Ed spoke again.

"Eddy was the one to find double d in a bloody mess, unconscious on the floor. You have to understand that, ... as a friend, you do all you can to protect your friends. Make no mistake, I would've beaten you to hell and back myself had double d not had a liking to ya. If you care about him, you'll leave him well enough alone."

Maybe it would be best if he just left the poor man alone.

"Edd is, something else isn't he? I'm no harm, I swear on my life." Kevin stood proud. He was angry on the inside, but he really wanted to see Eddward.

"Would you please tell him that, I think it might be best if I just gave him some space. I'm really sorry about this whole mess.
And about what had happened to him. I think he deserves better."

"Why don't you just tell him yourself."

Kevin turned to se Eddy leaning agents the door frame holding it open.

"This doesn't mean I like you, or that I approve of you being around him at all. But I will send you to the hospital with your teeth in a bag if you ever hurt him, Understand?"

Kevin's heart beat fast. "I swear."

Ed gave Eddy a soft smile. Eddy stepped closer to look up at the bruise on Kevin's face. "Yeah, Yeah, what ever... Come'on lumpy lets give them some space huh"

Eddward stepped around the corner from where Eddy had come from handing two bags to Ed as they passed them, went inside and left the two in the hall.

"So you were about to give up on me hm?" Eddward mumbled softly.

"I just seam to cause you trouble.. Listen... I really really really like you. But, are you ready for this...with me? I mean a relationship."

"The Things Ed told you were true, I heard what you said... I am not going to let my fear of being hurt haunt my chances for the future. I really like you too, and... maybe.. we could have something ... really nice?"

Kevin held Eddward's hand gently. "I'd really like that... Can I ... hold you?"

Eddward's smile nearly melted his heart. "I'd like that very much" Eddward stepped closer allowing strong arms to encircle around him.

"Your heart beat has accelerate much higher than normal."

"I was kinda scared shitless they would beat me up, but... I just feel... hurt and sorry for you. I'm very sorry about.. your past" gently his hands made a circle on the slender back.

"There's nothing to apologize for. It wasn't your fault."

Nearly five minutes passed as they stood in the hall way like that. people passed but they didn't care who saw them. Eddward's smile never faded. Maybe this time, he could be loved by a kind person who wouldn't take him for granted. Maybe this man was the answer to his prayers. Maybe Kevin could be his happy ever after.

"It's still very soon but, I really like you, Kevin."

Kevin's heart beat a different rhythm when he heard that.

'This is so dangerous'

Slowly Kevin placed a kiss on his forehead. "I really like you too, Eddward."

"Enough already! Are you gonna eat or what the food is getting cold double d?!" Eddy shrieked.

"Good god that man is annoying isn't he?"

"Well, I suppose, I'll be seeing you again soon. Unless you'd like to join us?"

"Will that piss Eddy off even more?"

"Probably "

"Then, I'd absolutely love to!"

Eddward giggled some, leading Kevin inside and closing the door. A groan could be heard from inside, along with a few cheers.