Le Problème Avec Kevin Chapter 1 – What is it, When All's Said and Done, a Kiss?
A/N- "What is it, when all's said and done, a kiss? A deeper pledge, a more exacting promise, an avowal that wishes to confirm its rights, a rose-coloured dot on the 'i' of the verb 'to like': a secret for lips not ears, the infinity of a moment that makes a noise like a bee, a communion with the sweet taste of a flower, a way to let the heart breathe a little more, and taste the soul at the borders of the lips!" Cyrano de Bergerac Act 3 Scene 10
The darkness of night was alleviated as the screen to his smart phone illuminated the room ever so slightly, displaying the name and picture of the person who was calling him at such an hour. The silent stillness of the sleeping house was broken when the soft buzzing sound of his phones vibrations against his bedside table filled the room with its incessant nagging for attention. Groaning softly as he was roused from his sleep so rudely in the middle of the night, he turns over in his bed and tilts the device towards him but was aware of whose picture it would be on the screen before he even reached out his hand. He lets out a frustrated sigh as his suspicions were confirmed when he sees the playful yet teasing smirk upon the red heads face in the picture. His well-defined body was leaning casually against the brick wall of the school building, the white tank top he was wearing was showing off just enough of his flesh to increase his sex appeal. His muscular arms were crossed in front of his chest causing his pecks to become more defined then they usually would be in a natural standing position. The look within his deep green eyes combined with the teasing grin upon his beautiful lips sent the nonchalant message loud and clear that he was aware of what Edd was thinking. And Edd would only admit to himself that at the moment he took that picture his thoughts were anything but pure and innocent, though he hadn't yet admitted that to Kevin at the time. He would also admit that he now knew that the Casanova rumors about Kevin Barr were all true, that he was well versed in how to maximize and use his sex appeal to his advantage.
Unfortunately for Edd that even with this knowledge he was finding it hard to resist such a charming and charismatic man, he subconsciously shudders with desire as his mind recalls the few times he has seen his perfectly sculpted male physic laid bare for the world to see. But he was trying, he takes in a deep breath to still the fast pace of his expectant heart and lays the phone back down to roll over to try to go back to sleep. It was nearly two o'clock in the morning and it was the first day of school tomorrow. What was Kevin thinking being up this late, the phone goes silent and the room grows dark again as the call ends. But the silence and darkness would only last long enough for Kevin to hit the call button again after hanging up when the voice mail picked up instead of Edd. Letting out a frustrated huff of breath, he rolls over quickly and picks up the phone, removing the charging cord in one quick motion. He was bristling with frustration as he hit the button to answer the call, "What?"
His voice was quiet as he spoke, "Hey babe," Edd was aware that he was probably trying not to wake his parents up with their conversation.
But really, hey babe, is that all he has to say at this hour of night, what about I'm sorry I woke you, or at least show some regret for the lateness of the call. Why couldn't he have taken the hint the first time he ignored his call and let him sleep. "Are you aware of how late it is Kevin," Edd's voice was filled with grogginess, hopefully giving Kevin the clue he needed to end the call quickly.
There was a short pause, to which Edd assumed Kevin was checking his phone to see what time it was, "Oh, I'm sorry babe," his voice was still soft but now soothing, "I didn't realize. I just woke up missing you and needed to hear your voice," those words tugged at Edd's heartstrings.
"No harm done," he yawned at the end of his sentence to emphasis his intent, "I am positive I will be able to get back to sleep in no time." He waited for a second to see if Kevin had gotten the hint, then continued, "Goodnight, Kevin, I'm going back to sleep, I'll see you," but he wasn't able to finish his sentence as Kevin had interrupted him.
His silent voice was casual as he spoke, "Can you come to the window first, I want to see your face before I go to bed."
"But I'm warm and comfortable now," Edd didn't want to get out of his bed, as he was sure that in doing so he would be roused even further from the sleep that he now craved.
"Please, babe," his soft tone was pleading, "It'll give me something good to dream about," his suggestive words had made Edd feel happy. And for that moment he felt as though he was the most important person in Kevin's life, because he wanted to hear his voice and see his face for no other reason than he liked him.
"Alright," Edd conceded to his wishes a flung the blankets back "But only for a moment, then I really must be getting back to sleep."
"Thanks babe, you've made my night," why did such a simple compliment make Edd's heart beat so rapidly. Reaching the window he opens it with his free hand and looks across the street to Kevin's house, but found that the light in Kevin's room was off, "Boo."
Edd nearly jumped out of his skin when the red head jumped into view, backing up a few paces in the process, "Oh my god Kevin, you nearly gave me a heart attack," he quietly seethed. Edd was now wishing that the designers of his home hadn't built that overhang over the garage door right under his window.
Kevin hung up his phone and leaned into the open window, resting his bare arms casually upon the frame of the window, the fabric of his tank top hugging the form of his body. "I'm sorry babe," he was trying to control his hushed laughter, "I couldn't help myself."
"What are you doing here," Edd took a cautious step forward, he wasn't a fan of Kevin's prankster side.
Kevin slowly extends his hand and cups Edd's cheek, caressing it softly with his thumb, "I needed to touch you, to make sure that this was all real."
"God damnit Kevin, why do you have to look at me with those beautiful green eyes, like I'm the only one in this world you want to gaze upon," Edd thought to himself, "Make sure what is real."
"That you really like me," Kevin leans in further, inching his way closer, "That Saturday wasn't a dream."
He closes the last few inches of distance between their lips and Edd's mind is filled with nothing but the sensation of his mouth against his own. It was soft and tender but filled with passion as he deepened the kiss a moment later, his lips tasting of peppermint. His stubble introducing a new and pleasurable sensation into the mix, the feel of his hand sliding down to the curve of his back increased Edd's excitement noticeably as he gasped for breath as they changed positions. "Am I shaking? Are my knees about to give out? God, I look like such a virgin," Edd was subconsciously cataloging everything, trying to sear this moment into his memory banks so that he would never forget it. It was, after all, only his second real kiss, the first having been obtained only last Saturday, but was all to brief as it was done in secrecy at a crowded party.
Parting their lips slowly, Kevin pulls back with his eyes closed, sucking upon his bottom lip as though he was savoring the flavor, a look of elation upon his face. "Damn baby, that was hot," he opens his eyes and catches Edd's gaze, those green orbs filled with desire, "Can I come in?"
Edd could clearly see the outline of Kevin's package running down the leg of his sweatpants, straining against the fabric as it was coming to life. He was reluctant to give in to this request, "I don't know Kevin, it's late, there's school tomorrow and I need to get to sleep."
Kevin's words were still winded from the kiss, "You like me, don't you?"
"Of course I do," he reassured him.
"I like you too," he sits upon the window frame and begins to bring one leg over and into the room, "I just want to spend some more time with you is all," he draws the other leg in and stands, closing the window behind him.
Edd grasped for another excuse to validate his apprehension, "But I haven't asked my parents if you can stay."
"Are they home?" Edd shakes his head no as he takes a few steps closer, "Then I'm sure they wouldn't mind you having a friend stay over." He wraps his arm around the small of Edd's back, pulling him to his embrace, pressing their bodies together he brushes a stray hair out of Edd's eyes, "I promise to be a gentleman." He joins their lips together for a passionate goodnight kiss as he leads the enamored boy to his bed.
A/N- It's a short chapter for me I know, but I have plans (insert sinister laughter as we fade to black)