Hello everyone! So If you're a follower dont worry Im still working on the other fics I've just been such a bustle with Kevedd lately I thought I would throw my hat into the fanfic ring. I've had this idea for a while, a kind of Tony Stark Pepper Pots inspired but different. This is my first time writing for this fandom though and is a bit doggy cause I'm still getting used to the characters, as well as spelling and grammatical errors. So my apologies, but let me know what you think. I'm not entirely sure what I have planed for this story but I hope you all will join me for the journey. So without further adieu...

Chapter 1: We Meet Again.

Eddward sat in his office reviewing the schematic for flying cars again. It was still a long shot given today's technology, not to mention it was hard to fund even with his name and talent... it was a pipe dream Eddward enjoyed greatly. It reminded him of the days that he felt most inspired, not that he hated the work he did, hell it had gotten him his own company and enough time and money to buy a rather large city and rebuild it as his own; but it lacked that old spark. Back in the cul-de-sac, using whatever he could find, he missed that fuel of ingenuity. With a tired sigh he tapped on the floating hologram displaying his work and it vanished. He missed more than just his older inventing days. In the heat of getting his life in order he had rushed through highschool and college. Never dating until after graduation. He spoke to Eddy and Ed nearly every week, and some of the other old residents from time to time, but there was a more looming regret.

" Hana.. could you come over here please."

" Of course Mr. Vincent." A woman across the room stood up from the coffee table where she had been working. Walking poised and elegantly, she approached. She was wearing a green suit and skirt and her fiery red hair was pulled back into a tight bun that had the ends of her hair flair out.

" When is my next appointment."

" Not for another two hours."

" Right..." Eddward said, leaning back into his chair. " Lockdown the doors and shut off security cameras and audio. Also turn on the one way blinds."

" Yes sir."

In the distance you could hear the faint creaking of the lock. The windows turned black for just a moment before becoming clear again. Hana stood before him waiting. Knowing what was coming next.

" Hana Command operate run... CDS files skin, voice and personality pattern."

" Command confirmed.. Shall I skip to the end or would you like to thumb through them as per usual."

Eddward looked at the girl, he did enjoy her mother like qualities, thats what made her a good assistant; but the judgement from time to time was a bit much.

" Open file CDS 2.. Display skin."

Slowly the professionally dressed assistant in front of him began to fall apart into pixels, falling away until she was nothing but a short kid in a yellow polo with blue jeans and sneakers. Eddward looked at the face of his oldest friend, the childhood face. He had seen Eddy a few weeks ago, but to see him like this brought back memories. He ran through all of his files, he had managed to create holograms for each of his friends, as children, as teenagers. Even now as adults. Everyone from the cul de sac as well as some new friends made in high school and college. Edd found sometimes it helped his creative flow to talk to an old friend and with all of the simulations he had designed it was near perfect. But of course he always found himself with his most fond of program setting.

" Run full set CDS 1."

" How goes it dork."

Eddward looked at the boy in front of him. Red hat turned backwards, green turtle neck with the sleeves rolled up, hands shoved deep into the pockets of his black shorts. Strands of ginger hair poking out. Eddward smiled fondly at the boy, this strange image of the boy who had...

" Age increase to 21." Eddward added. And soon a much more mature Kevin was looking at him. Wearing a gray sweatshirt and tattered leather jacket with jeans. Eddward found his heart rate pick up pace program was near perfect. Say for two small details. The first being this was the last known Kevin he had to his data base making this version slightly outdated for the 29 year old, as well as the program was self aware, it did not believe it was Kevin and over the years it had adapted to a slightly more sarcastic and sassy version of Kevin.

" Sweet. I'm legal now. All yours buttercup."

" Kevin please. Refrain from such humor. It.. puts me off."

" Ah right sorry. Didn't mean to throw off your whole creep thing. How bout I throw on the monkey suit."

In a flash holo kevin was dressed in formal wear. Edd smiled fondly remembering prom. Edd and Kevin had become friends in the later years of adolescence. In highschool they were quite close. But Eddward couldn't help feelings for the strapping young jock, who seemed to easily win his affections and the affections of every girl around him. What chance did he even have. Though he was quite pleased to have been able to dance with him at prom. That was the one perk to that night besides it being the last day before he left for Cambridge. Despite the years he could never shake his infatuation with the boy, nor could he properly admit his feelings. It had been a couple of years since they even last spoke.

" Please go back to what you had on before, you are bringing me to remember too many memories."

" Huh.. ya think it would be this face that would need changing then." Soon again he reverted back to normal dress.

Eddward smiled. Reaching forward ready to get back to work when-

" Yo you gotta guest."

" I thought I didn't have an appointment for another two hours."

" This guys got no appointment... want me to throw him out?" Hologram Kevin said cracking his knuckles.

" Not just yet." Eddward leaned forward, pulling up his security network, opening the feed from the front door. As he looked he noticed a familiar figure standing along side the guard. His hat being a dead giveaway, it didn't take long for Edd to realise who was there.

"Oh my! Uhh.. Hana end CDS program! And unlock the room please!" The image of Kevin disappeared revealing once again the smart looking secretary. Edd stood hastily from his desk nearly knocking over the chair."If you could please escort Mr. Barr in... I'll just be..." Edd looked at himself, he was dressed in a tshirt and jeans.. not exactly professional looking.

" Getting ready."

Hana nodded and vanished.

At the front door Kevin stood awkwardly. He hadn't seen or talk to his old dorky friend in years, but because of how well known Edd was, he wasn't exactly lost on what Edd had been up to. It was newsworthy if the guy ever left his house for a place other than work. Not to mention he was apparently one of the most eligible bachelors, not.. that that mattered to Kevin. Kevin on the other hand was just working in a custom bike shop. A job that suited him but seemed extraordinarily boring in comparison. Though he had recently taken up baseball again and was playing in the minor leagues. Nothing fancy just to relax him, sports always had a way of helping him sort through his thoughts. It was actually his last game when he had decided to visit his old friend. In highschool Edd had helped him with his education and even continued tutoring through college, in exchange Kevin managed to put a little muscle on that pettet feminine figure of his. They had become extremely close till school life ended and they had to focus on getting jobs and paying bills. Not to mention Kevin had always been slightly apprehensive too see him again. It was safe to say Kevin was a bit worried about what to talk about. But that wasn't gonna stop him. It had been years and he truly missed the dork. In high school he had denied himself of so many feelings, that now he regretted not acting upon. Lord knows if the Dork wanted some.. any kind some.. he didn't have to settle for him. Not that he was expecting that kinda visit, he just wanted to say high.

So here he waited, fidgeting with his phone in his pocket. Not long after security called up a young woman appeared before him. She must have just snuck buy cause Kevin hardly noticed her walk in.

" Mr. Barr?"

" Uhh.. yeah?"

" Mr. Vincent will see you now. Please keep in mind though he has another appointment in just over an hour."

" Uhh right of course. I didn't mean to barge in."

" Of course. Follow this way please."

Kevin followed the girl through the main lobby, everything looked so modern and thought out, and it didn't ease kevins nerves to notice Edds name plastered nearly everywhere. Though he knew it wasn't an ego thing. D D Industries. Who would have thought an old nickname like that would become a household brand name.

The two redheads stepped into the elevator.

"So.. uh.. How long have you worked for Doube- I mean Edd."

" Nearly six years."

" Wow, thats... a long time. He trusts you that much."

" Mr. Vincent knows trust is best built with time but even better built with metal. There are very few people that close to him. But yes, he trusts me with everything, he has to."

" Right... Hey if you don't mind me asking.. what got you the job." Kevin asked nervously. Edd always seemed awkward around girls so Kevin found it odd he would hire such an attractive...

" He's got a thing for redheads." she spoke giving him a sly smile, it was the first time she had broken from her normal pleasant look. It seemed to be implying.. something else.

A blush broke out on kevin's face, quickly thinking about it though he found himself dejected. Of course he'd be banging the hot assistent.

The doors opened and Kevin stepped out. The room was filled with light and tasteful modern art. A few prized possessions here and there no doubt. He looked over to find that the assistant had left, leaving him on his own. He awkwardly walked over to a shelf displaying many framed photos. Kevin's eyes drawing to one in particular of the whole gang together.

" Kevin! What a surprise to see you." Kevin turned around quickly to see the dork in a suit jacket, joke t shirt and jeans; trademark hat still placed on his head, as was kevins. He was making his way across the room " What brings you here? You should have called I would have cleared the day of appointments."

" No no. I was just coming by to say hi. I just moved my new shop here so I figured I'd say hey."

As Edd reached Kevin the two opened up for a hug. The hug was indeed more tender than probably intended but there were no complaints from either party.

" Sir..." Hana said appearing. Kevin jumping back.

" Whoa wait what.. I thought.. and you were." Kevin looked at Hana with astonishment. He reached out for her face but his hand passed right through.

" Yes Hana?" Edd simply asked.

" May I remind you of your appointment..."

" Yes yes understood." waving her off but before she left, Hana leaned in to whisper.

" Shall I commence a new CDS scan for updated version of CDS 1?" Edward blushed, still looking at the confuse kevin as he tried to look around the room for any more fake objects.

" ... very good.. yes.. but keep it subtle." She nodded and vanished. A blinding light filled the room and Edd watched as the led laser scanned Kevin as he was rubbing his eyes. Edds hand flew at his head.

" Who... what was that."

" Holographic Artificial Neroset Assistant, or Hana. I built an A.I. itelegents I could trust to be my assistant as well as created a holographic image for show. The boardroom and stockholders love it. Shes of my own design of course."

"Uhh... nice... taste." Kevin said looking the hologram over.

" Hana can form into any image."

" No kidding... like.. even someone you know?"

"Uh.. yes.." Edd said feeling a sweat form on the back of his neck. " along with personality attributes, subtle mannerisms and voice."

" Woah.. how long did it take you to program that."

" Roughly a month. The standard modes went far quicker. Anywho I'm sure you would be more interested in something else as would I. Tell me again, what has brought upon this surprise visit?"

" Oh well... I recently took up baseball again to clear my head, ya know of work stuff, and I got to thinking I haven't really seen you in awhile." Kevin said nervously scanning the room spotting a prom photo of the two of them, a warm blush filling his cheeks. " Plus I had just moved into town so I thought maybe we could... I don't know.. go out for coffee and catch up?"

Edd found himself blushing, his heart picking up pace, he would like nothing more than to join him... but...

" Well I would love to but... outside affairs for me are such a mess. You would honestly think the paparazzi could find a film star to bother."

" Yeah yeah alright, quit rubbing the fame in my face." Kevin joked.

" How about you come by my estate sometime. I'll be taking the next week off to relax and take care of some chores. And I could use some company."

" Sounds like a plan. Any time or day I should swing by?"

" I have no preference as I wish not to interfere with your schedule."

" Choice." Kevin smiled and Eddward could feel his heart melting. It was one of those rare wide toothy grins he was often 'too cool' to give. They were dorky and filled with emotion. Not that Edd didn't enjoy the cocky cool boy crooked smirk he was accustomed to getting, but these true smiles made Edd feel like a teenager again. A silly ignorant teenager. Edd sat down on the edge of his desk for support, using all of his energy to keep a cool facade.

" Of course we can feel free to chat now, my next appointment has a somewhat history of being late."

" Oh yeah?" Kevin walked over and sat on the edge next to Edd. Placing his rough hands just next to Edd's. " Cool. So what's been up with you." He spoke softer, and Edd could feel his breath tickle his neck and chin. Kevins pinky brushing Edds briefly. Edd could feel his breath fleeing his lungs, leaving him with short shaky pants. The proximity to his High School crush was intoxicating. He could feel a shiver run up his spine, his eyes half lidded and drunk. And it seemed as though Kevins face seemed to be getting closer.

" Not... Much.. actualy."

" Right.. just being a famous millionaire... anything in those tabloids true? Like how your dating that new actress."

" Not a word."

" Good."

He was so close, Edds mind was racing, yelling at him to move away, but he stayed frozen in place even moving closer. He felt Kevins warm hand over his... was this really happening so fast after all these years? Was Hana just playing a trick?

On the other side of things Kevin seemed to be completely dazed and having no control over his actions. Not seeing the dork after so many years, at least not in person, had done a number on his head. The second he sat down his mind hit some kinda flerations primitive seduction mode he couldn't get out of. And it was not helping that Edd seemed to be enjoying it, or at least he wasn't hating it. He was so close to years of confusion and longing being made up for.

" Sir."

" GHAAA!"

Both boys jumped from where they were. Edd mostly staying in place while kevin seemed to wander off to a corner of the room, making himself look occupied with some of the books in Edds small library.

" Y-yes Hana?"

" Your next appointment is here, unless you want me to send them away?" She smirked her eyes darting over towards the ginger male who had removed his hand and was now wringing it out of nerves. Edd felt a blush run over his face, how long had he and Kevin been situated like that.

" Ah.. no umm.. give me a moment please."

She nodded and vanished again.

" Sorry to ask you to leave so soon Kevin. But do come visit again soon."

" Right.. I'll uhh.. swing by sometime this week." Kevin made his way from his corner, back over too Edd, giving him a slightly more awkward hug then before, and heading through the door."

" Yes.. see you then." The doors shut and Edd felt his knees give in.

" My apologies for interrupting, but you know how agitated your next appointment gets."

" Yes I am well aware. Thank you Hana, that could have been most embarrassing."

" If I may speak freely sir?"

" You may."

" It appears from what I have gathered givin elevated heart rates and general physical behavior that your object of endearment finds you endearing as well?"

" Don't be absurd Hana... Kevin liking me? The boy is as straight as they come, I know this for sure. He is too smart to be blinded any new attractive qualities I have gained anyway. For instance money or fame. And besides I haven't seen him in years, if for chance he did have some latent emotions towards me they would be a thing of the past now."

" Or a new driving force. Your affection has yet to dwindle these past few years without contact."

" Yes but I have you." Edd turned to face the hologram who had on her own taken the form of the just scanned Kevin. Edd stared for a moment before raising his hand in attempt to touch the images face, but it just passed through disrupting the image, it slowly changing back to the default secretary. Edd let out a sigh.

" Your appointment is just outside, shall I escort him in?"

" Yes."

A distant click was heard and the doors swung open revealing a young fellow of about 5'5". Wearing a slightly tighter than need be t shirt and jeans. Yellow framed sunglasses resting at the tip of his nose.

" HEY SOCK HEAD! Hows kicks? Who was that disgusting Kevin look alike I saw passing through your front lobby?"

" Probably actual Kevin, Eddy."

" Oh man, what's shovel chin doing here? Haven't seen him in a while. You still crushing on 'im?"

" Eddy please, refrain from such comments. I gave you such knowledge with swarn security."

" Relax Double D, no one can hear us." Eddy walked around and plopped in Edds chair. Kicking his feet up. " Yo Hana!"

" Yes Mr. Valent?"

" Run skin program H-48"

" Unauthorised use of program." Hana said through gritted teeth.

" She locked you out last visit Eddy."

" Aww what's the harm in a little bikini show."

" For one you're married Eddy."

" Ehh. Me and Lee Bee are tight, looking at your hologram secretary in a Bikini is no different than her looking at calvin klein magazines."

Edd mentally chuckled at the affectionate nickname, normally Eddys nicknames came with some jab malous, a poke fun sort of thing, but with his wife Lee it was straight affectionate. Both Ed and Eddy had wound up with there old respective Kanker sister. Marie being the wild one of the bunch took a different path, briefly dating Nazz in high school. The two had been on and off for the past few years last he checked. Marie was Edds original date to prom, as was Kevins, But Kevin and Edd did it mainly so Nazz and Marie would be safe from prejudice. Hence there little dance while there 'dates' had there own fun.

" Yo sock head! what's wrong with you?"

" Oh nothing Eddy.. just a bit lost in memories."

" You aren't really still hung up on Kevin are you?"

Edd said nothing, merely fidgeting and looking away. Memories from earlier cropping up.

" Oh christ! I knew it!"

" Just what do you have against him anyway?"

" Nothing! After that whole thing with my brother we are on mildly good terms. But Edd this has been years. You are the most eligible bachelor! You have girls throwing themselves at your door, guys too. You could have anyone of them! So why not?"

" For the same reason you stuck with Lee after becoming well known game show host. And why Ed stuck with May after his comic took off. I'm in love. Or at least so far infatuated I cannot picture myself with anyone else!" Edd was frantic. He hardly liked admitting the 'L' word but it was true, He loved Kevin and it scared him too death. Love held hardly any room for rational thought, it was destructive and dangerous, and could ruin him. It had kept him working for these past eight years without once glancing at someone else in that light.

Eddy gave Edd a sad look. Understanding, but sad. He stood up and walked over, patting his friend on the back.

" You act as though you ain't got a chance though Edd. Why not really throw your hat into the ring, flirt a little again like you too used to back in high school."

" We did not 'flirt' Eddy."

" You for sure did."

" Yes maybe but that doesn't mean he did it back!"

" You won't know unless you try sock head. You're smart, handsome, though not my type, and you own one of the most popular companies to date. What's not to like?"

" I doubt Kevin would fall for me because I own a company Eddy."

Oh man, oh man oh man. Kevin raised out of the building nearly bumping into people as he fast walked out of the building. What the heck was he doing!? He had just seen the dork for the first time in years and out of nowhere he starts putting the moves on him, and not the normal fun flirty stuff like in high school, the straight up gonna steal a kiss! Oh man if his assistant program whatever didn't stop them he might have forced himself on the adorkable geek. Some regrettable things... really regrettable... and hot.. oh god! He could hardly handle himself! He had just been so taken back, Edd looked twice as good in person than in the crummy tabloid photos and publicity events. His voice had matured, and his eyes were still so green it was almost to mesmerising. It also looked like he had kept up with his figure, not nearly as built as kevin but with some tone on his lanky figure. Despite this he was still so freaking cute still with his old hat and gap tooth smile.. oh man what it must be like to run his tongue along that gap gAH! NO! STOP IT. Stop thinking about it. Kevin climbed onto his motorcycle outside, shoving his helmet on fast before he zoomed off. The farther away he could get from that sweet smell the better, Some of it seem to still cling to him, on his jacket and in his mind. He took a detour around the docks to get some sea air to knock out the memory.

It wasn't long before he reached his apartment, quickly shutting the door and tossing the keys, collapsing against the door. His heart was still raising, possibly from the run out of the building or up to his apartment, but Kevin knew it was mostly from that almost kiss. Ugh! He was acting like a complete goober! That almost kiss, those hugs, that thing with the assistant-

Wait...

Kevin took a calming breath, trying to remember his trip in the elevator, that hologram thing said something.

'He's got a thing for redheads'

Kevin had assumed she was sleeping with him, or she had simply won Edds favor over other candidates because of her looks. He would almost have thought she was joking but that tone had some hint of truth. And now that he knows she was fake... what had she been implying...

'He trusts me with everything.'

Kevin felt his knee start to shake, quickly grabbing it to stop. He was getting his hopes up too far. She was probably just messing with him... Kevin pulled off his hat running his hand through his hair. He stopped and pulled some of his bangs forward in front of his eyes to be examined, the fiery orange strands in his hand made his heart jump. Could he actually have a legit chance?

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